Sony XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit for PXW-FX9 Camera - Manual (Page 81)

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To release external lock
Change the Timecode setting in the TC/UB menu
or set the camcorder to STANDBY.
External synchronization is also released if the
system frequency is changed and when you start
recording in a special recording mode (Slow &
Quick Motion or Interval Rec).
Synchronizing the timecode of another
unit to the timecode of your camcorder
1
Set the timecode of the camcorder using
Timecode
(page 36) in the TC/UB menu.
2
Check that the TC IN/OUT switch
(page 9) is set to the OUT position, and
connect the TC connector and
GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT connector
(page 9) to the timecode input and
reference signal input, respectively, of
the device you want to synchronize.
Connect the camcorder to a computer using the
supplied USB cable, and insert a memory card in
the slot. The memory card is recognized as a
computer extension drive.
When two memory cards are mounted in the
camcorder, they are recognized as two
independent extended drives by the computer.
Notes
• The camcorder does not work on the bus power from
the computer. Prepare a power source separately.
• The camcorder is not recognized as an extension drive
in the following cases.
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During recording (including special recording
modes)
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During playback (including high-speed playback
and when paused)
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During thumbnail screen display
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When formatting (initializing) media
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When restoring memory cards or updating
management files (including during confirmation
before execution)
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During streaming
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During connection in network client mode
1
Connect the Multi/Micro USB
connector of the camcorder to the
computer using a USB cable.
2
Set the ON/STANDBY switch to ON.
A message prompting you to confirm that
you wish to enable the USB connection is
displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
Note
• If the confirmation message disappears,
disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable.
The confirmation message is not displayed during
recording/playback/thumbnail screen display.
3
Select Execute using the V / v / B / b button
or SEL/SET dial.
4
On Windows, check that the card is
added as a removable disk in the “My
Computer” window.
On Macintosh, check that a folder
Managing/Editing Clips
on a Computer
Connecting using a USB cable