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Video recording
Connect camera
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Cameras with removable storage: The camera includes a slot for a memory card. Your
an be connected via USB.
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Cameras which burn DVDs directly (usually 80 mm diameter instead of the regular
Connect AVCHD camera
AVCHD cameras are available in basically three types:
computer should feature a card reader for the associated medium so that you can simply
insert the card from the camera and import the desired material. Different camera
models c
120 mm)
: The DVD can simply be taken out of the camera and inserted into the
computer. For so-called "Slot in DVD" drives, look beforehand in the operational manual
whether or not 80 mm DVDs (also called 3" DVDs or MiniDVDs) are acceptable.
Note: These variants require a special UDF driver (normally included with the camera) to be
installed before the DVDs or removable storage can be imported into Windows.
• Cameras with built-in hard drives: The camera is present as a drive as soon as the
USB cable is connected to the PC. This additional drive is then visible in the Media Pool.
A separate UDF driver doesn't usually need to be installed.
Note: The variants listed here and their procedures are explained according to our
experience. We also recommend reading the camera's manual for more detailed
instructions and contacting the manufacturer in case of problems.
Connect a DV or HDV camera
MAGIX Video Pro X2 supports continuous editing of DV (digital video) files. You will require
a DV recorder or DV camera with an IEEE-1394 interface (also known as FireWire or iLink)
as well as an OHCI-standard IEEE-1394 host adapter for you
r PC. You must also have
Microsoft’s DirectX8.a (or higher) installed.
DV interface
(also called FireWire or iLink).
order" or "Playback".
the video to the computer.
• Connect the digital output of the switched-off camera with the computer's
• Insert a DV cassette or the storage device into the camera.
• Switch your camera’s operating mode to "Video rec
The camera is now ready to transfer
Note: You may also use a HDV camera in DV mode to, for example, transfer recordings in
the old DV format. We have noted problems with this mode in many cameras, and
therefore recommend that the Record mode of the camera is also switched to DV,
switching the camera off and then on again.