Sony MCX-500 Operating Instructions Manual page 58

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Chapter 6: Recording: Recording the PGM Output
Starting and Stopping Recording
Starting recording
Tap [START ] in the [RECORDING] menu.
Recording starts, and the button changes to
[STOP ].
The RECORDING button on the control panel lights
red while recording is in progress.
[Notes]
ˎ When the unit is linked with a Remote Commander and ˎ
simultaneous recording control is enabled, starting to
record via the unit while performing a zoom operation on
the Remote Commander may temporarily stop the zoom
operation.
ˎ Recording media for which formatting or recording was
ˎ
performed in 60i (50i) cannot be used to record in 50i
(60i). If you want to do so, use a different recording media
or format that media using [FORMAT MEDIA]. For details,
see "Formatting Memory Cards" (page 52).
ˎ When you format media, protected videos will also be ˎ
deleted.
Stopping recording
Tap [STOP ].
Recording stops, and the button reverts to
[START ].
The RECORDING button on the control panel will
unlight when recording stops.
[Notes]
ˎ When the access indicator is lit or blinking red, data is
ˎ
being written or read. Do not subject the unit to vibration
or excessive shock in such cases. In addition, do not turn
off the unit, remove the memory card, or disconnect the
AC adapter. Failure to obey may result in damaged video
data.
ˎ When a video file size reaches 2 GB while recording in
ˎ
AVCHD format, file splitting will occur automatically and a
new file will be created.
[Tips]
The videos will be recorded into the 16:9 aspect ratio only.
Using Recorded Files
Sony PlayMemories Home is required to play back
or edit files recorded with the unit.
Use Sony PlayMemories Home to load the
recorded files onto a computer for playback and
editing.
For details on operations, refer to the operating instructions for
Sony PlayMemories Home.
The files recorded on a memory card can be used
via the following methods.
ˎ Inserting the memory card into a computer ˎ
ˎ Using the memory card while it is inserted in the
ˎ
unit via a USB connection with the computer
(USB connection mode)
[Notes]
ˎ In either method, the unit must be connected to a ˎ
computer once in order to use files recorded with the
unit. Follow the instructions in the "Using files in USB
connection mode" section to perform USB connection.
ˎ In either method, do not modify the files and folders ˎ
stored on the memory card via a computer. Failure to
obey may make the files unplayable.
Using files in USB connection mode
Connect the unit to the computer via a USB
connection, and operate the memory card
inserted in the unit as a drive on the computer.
1
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the
unit to the computer.
USB cable (supplied)
2
Press UTILITY button twice to display the
[UTILITY 2/3] menu.
3
Tap [USB CONNECT].