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Recently I acquired a Sony XR-520V consumer camcorder. Although I am well pleased with the camera, I'm looking for a means of importing video from the camera into my Reno+ with a minimum loss of resolution.

The camera has three outputs.

One is a mini HDMI port terminating in a full size HDMI plug. When using this cable the camera generates a stunning, hi-def image on TV. However the Reno+ lacks an HDMI imput.

A second is an USB jack that will transfer video from the XR-520 to a PC. However, I'm not sure it will do the same for the Reno+.
If I were to import video into the USB port, would I be putting the Reno+ or the camera at risk?

The third is an A/V output terminating in the usual red, white and yellow RCA plugs. And while it does transfer video to the Reno+, the resolution is not up to standards for professional videos, i.e. recitals and special events.

I realize this is a consumer product, and that I may be expecting too much from it. However, when using the HDMI cable, the superb images that appear on a hi-def TV belie this fact.

Your suggestions as to how to move the images from camera to editor are appreciated. I nearly forgot to mention that I'll be using the XR-520 in the high quality standard video format.

Although I'll also be using the FX-1 and FX-1000 they don't match the XR-520 for recording times.

Darrel Charest
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Darrel,

A quick check on that camera tells me that your HD Output via USB is apparently AVCHD, which cannot be read into the original Renommee/Plus, or any other Casablanca II products - but is compatible with the Bogart enabled Generation 3 editors (S4000/PRO and S2000) as well as the Ultra Card Upgraded Renommee/Plus & Solitaire/Plus units.

I did also see that your camera has an optional S-video cable/connector that attaches to the A/V port on the camera - this would give you a greater signal/noise level over the composite A/V cable you have now... but, will be nothing like the signal you are viewing on an HDTV via the HDMI connection.

Regards,
Chet

Thanks for the quick response Chet.

Yes the camera does record in the ACVHD format so I will be looking to the ULTRA Card Upgrade soon.

Before that, however, I'll be buying the SVHS cable that did not come with the camera.

Look forward to improving my edit skills since joining your Webinar.

Darrel