Sony M25AE User Manual
Chapter 4
Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting a Computer
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Editing (Connecting a Computer)
You can set up an editing system by connecting the unit
to a computer (editing machine) using the HDV/DV
jack (i.LINK connection) on the unit.
The unit can output HDV 1080/24p, 1080/30p, or 1080/
25p (progressive) signals without conversion only via
an i.LINK connection.
to a computer (editing machine) using the HDV/DV
jack (i.LINK connection) on the unit.
The unit can output HDV 1080/24p, 1080/30p, or 1080/
25p (progressive) signals without conversion only via
an i.LINK connection.
For details on the connection to the editing machine, refer to
the supplied instruction manual of your editing unit.
The editing functions you can use depend on the editing
software. For details on editing methods, refer to the
instruction manual of your editing software.
the supplied instruction manual of your editing unit.
The editing functions you can use depend on the editing
software. For details on editing methods, refer to the
instruction manual of your editing software.
• Be sure to connect the i.LINK cable to the computer
(editing machine) first and then connect it to the unit.
If you connect the i.LINK cable to the unit first, it may
cause the unit to malfunction because of static
electricity.
If you connect the i.LINK cable to the unit first, it may
cause the unit to malfunction because of static
electricity.
• When the unit is connected to a computer equipped
with an i.LINK jack and you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the i.LINK cable, turn off the computer and
pull out the plug of its power cord from the wall outlet
beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the i.LINK
cable while the computer is connected to the AC outlet,
high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the
i.LINK jack of the device to the unit, which may cause
a malfunction.
reconnect the i.LINK cable, turn off the computer and
pull out the plug of its power cord from the wall outlet
beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the i.LINK
cable while the computer is connected to the AC outlet,
high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the
i.LINK jack of the device to the unit, which may cause
a malfunction.
• Before connecting the i.LINK cable, set [HDV/DV
SEL] and [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu.
If you perform the settings after connecting the cable,
the computer (editing machine) may not recognize the
unit correctly or may freeze.
If you perform the settings after connecting the cable,
the computer (editing machine) may not recognize the
unit correctly or may freeze.
• If you input or output signals in a format incompatible
with the computer (editing machine), the computer
may not recognize the unit correctly or may freeze.
may not recognize the unit correctly or may freeze.
• When set to EE mode, the unit outputs analog signals
that are input from the HDV/DV jack to the
computer. S VIDEO or VIDEO signals are output
from the HDV/DV jack, according to the setting of
the INPUT SELECT switch. To output the playback
image from the unit through the HDV/DV jack only,
set the INPUT SELECT switch to HDV/DV.
computer. S VIDEO or VIDEO signals are output
from the HDV/DV jack, according to the setting of
the INPUT SELECT switch. To output the playback
image from the unit through the HDV/DV jack only,
set the INPUT SELECT switch to HDV/DV.
Connecting the Unit to a
Computer
Computer
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
Computer
(editing machine)
(editing machine)
HVR-M25A (rear panel)
Notes