Sony PMW-EX3 - Manual (Page 131)

Operating Clips With a Computer 131
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The clips recorded on SxS memory cards with
this camcorder can be controlled on a computer or
edited using the optional nonlinear editing
software.
For these purposes, the clips on an SxS memory
card can be operated by directly loading the card
in a computer or by connecting the camcorder or
the optional SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card
USB Reader/Writer to the computer, using an
USB cable as shown below.
Preparations
To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer
If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/
34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert
the SxS memory card containing clips recorded
with this camcorder and access to the files.
For the operating requirements for the computer, see
“Using the Software” on page 14..
Note
The SxS Device Driver Software on the CD-
ROM supplied with the camcorder must be
installed on your computer. Before installation,
be sure to read the enclosed SxS Device Driver
Software End-User License Agreement.
For information on installation of the driver, refer to
the ReadMe on the supplied CD-ROM.
For support information for the driver, visit the
following URL:
http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/
With a Windows computer, check that a
Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This
indicates normal status.
With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed
on the menu bar.
To connect with a USB cable
When you connect the camcorder or the SBAC-
US10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer
(optional) using the supplied USB cable, the
memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an
extended drive by the computer.
When two memory cards are mounted in this
camcorder, they are acknowledged as two
independent extended drives by the computer.
Notes
• When connecting the USB cable to the
computer, be careful to check the form and
direction of the USB connector.
• The camcorder and the SBAC-US10 do not
work on the bus power from the computer.
Supply the operating power independently.
To check the connection to the camcorder
1
Turn the camcorder on by setting the
power switch to CAMERA or MEDIA.
A message prompting you to confirm that
you wish to enable the USB connection is
displayed in the viewfinder.
This message will not be displayed while
another confirmation message or in-progress
Operating Clips With a
Computer
SxS PRO
8
GB
to the
ExpressCard
slot
SxS memory card
Computer with SxS
Device Driver Software
installed
Note
SxS PRO
8
GB
USB cable
(supplied with
SBAC-US10)
SBAC-US10
(optional)
USB cable
(supplied
with the
camcorder)
SxS memory card
Connect USB Now?
Execute
Cancel