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How to import movies to a Macintosh computer using iMovie '09?

Article ID:398953(modified 23 Feb 2011)

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HDR-CX110, HDR-CX110E, HDR-CX150E, HDR-CX300, HDR-CX300E, HDR-CX350, HDR-CX350E, HDR-CX350VE, HDR-CX550, HDR-CX550E, HDR-CX550VE, HDR-XR150, HDR-XR150E, HDR-XR350, HDR-XR350E, HDR-XR350VE, HDR-XR550, HDR-XR550E, HDR-XR550VE

Question

Importing movies to a Macintosh computer using iMovie '09.

Answer

Importing movies recorded on your camcorder

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STEP 1: Connecting 

  1. Turn on the computer.

  2. When importing movies recorded on a memory card, insert a memory card into the camcorder.

  3. Connect the camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor.

  4. Turn on the camcorder.

  5. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
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    After the connection, the USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder automatically.

  6. Select the recording medium you want to import from as shown below. The selectable recording media differ depending on the camcorder you are using.
    [/support/attachments/398856/pc_img_dscusb.gif USB CONNECT]: for the internal hard disk
    [/support/attachments/398856/pc_img_dscusb.gif USB CONNECT]: for the internal memory
    [/support/attachments/398856/pc_img_dscusb.gif USB CONNECT]: for the memory card

  7. An "Untitled" icon or "NO NAME" icon appears on the computer desktop.
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STEP 2: Viewing

  1. Start iMovie '09.
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  2. Click the Open Camera Import window button at the left side of the window. A device where the images are stored is shown as "Import From:".
    The device may appear automatically without clicking the Open Camera Import window button.
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    When importing all the movies:
    (1) Click Automatic.
    (2) Click Import All....
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    When importing selected movies:
    (1) Click Manual.
    (2) Click and check the boxes under the movies you want to import.
    (3) Click Import Checked...
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  3. Select the location to save, input an event name in Create new Event, and click Import.
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  4. Import of movies starts. When the Import complete message appears, click OK.
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    - When disconnecting the USB cable, drag the Untitled or NO NAME icon to the Trash icon or turn off the computer, then disconnect the USB cable.
    - For editing, refer to Help > iMovie Help.
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Note

  • Functions such as "One Touch Disc Burn" cannot be used with Mac OS.

  • If you cannot import movies, update all the software and OS, and try again.

  • AVCHD and MPEG2 movies are supported by iMovie '08 or later. 

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