NOTE

Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only)

• With Transfer Utility LE, you can save to your computer the scenes you have recorded. Download the software and install it before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. An Internet connection is required to download the software. For information about the installation process, please refer to Installing the PIXELA Transfer Utility LE Software Used to Transfer the AVCHD Movies You Have Recorded.

Saving MP4 Movies and Photos

• When saving MP4 movies to a computer for the first time, it is necessary to install theImageBrowser EX software. For the second or subsequent times, simply connect the camcorder to the computer. For information about the installation process, please refer to Installing the ImageBrowser EX software to send, playback, or edit MP4 movies.

For information about the system requirements for PIXELA Transfer Utility or ImageBrowser EX, please see System Requirements for Software Applications.

Saving AVCHD Movies

2. Camcorder: Press < > to set the camcorder to Playback mode.

NOTE

Camcorder: When the [Select the memory for connection] message appears, touch [All (for PC only)].

Note: that this screen will not appear for users of the VIXIA HF R500. This step only applies cameras with dual memory options (VIXIA HF R50 and VIXIA HF R52).

IMPORTANT

• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorders folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. When saving AVCHD movies on a computer, use Transfer Utility LE.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.

- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.

• If you wish to use the recordings on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.

NOTE

• See the instruction manual of your computer.
• Depending on the computer, the software may not work correctly or you may not be able to play back movies.
• The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices.

- Scenes exceeding 4 GB

- Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes

- Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour

Saving MP4 Movies and Photos

2. Camcorder: Press < > to set the camcorder to Playback mode.

IMPORTANT

• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorders folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. When saving recordings on a computer, use ImageBrowser EX for MP4 movies and photos.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.

- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.

• If you wish to use the recordings on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.

NOTE

• See the instruction manual of your computer.
• Depending on the computer, the software may not work correctly or you may not be able to play back movies.
• The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices.

- Scenes exceeding 4 GB

- Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes

- Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour

• Regardless of the charge conditions of the battery pack in the camcorder, Battery Capacity on the camcorders details area of Camera- Windows main screen will always appear as 'Full'.

- Users of Windows XP and later versions, or Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install ImageBrowser EX.