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Main Mode: Thumbnail Screen
Note:
Use storage devices under the following conditions.
• Use storage devices within their operating specifications (temperature, etc.).
• Do not install storage devices in locations that are unstable or exposed to vibration.
• Some storage devices and cables may not operate normally.
• Use a storage device with sufficient space for copying.
• Do not connect a storage device together with other storage devices via a hub or other device, even if the other storage devices are
not powered on. Do not connect other devices together with a storage device via a hub or other device.
• During formatting and copying, do not disconnect cables, do not remove a P2 card that is involved in any of these activities, and do
not turn off this unit or the storage device. The unit and the storage device will need to be rebooted.
• A storage device is a high-precision instrument whose read and write functions may fail if used in an unsuitable environment. Please
note that Panasonic accepts no liability whatsoever for data loss or other damage, either direct or indirect, arising from a storage
device failing or for some other reason.
• When the contents of a storage device used for copying from this unit are moved using a computer or other device, subsequent op-
eration with the unit and the data of the storage device cannot be guaranteed.
• Panasonic recommends repairing bad clips on P2 cards before copying them to a storage device.
• SATA (serial ATA) or PATA (parallel ATA) interface storage devices connected via a USB adaptor cable may not be recognized.
• Do not connect or disconnect cables during recording or playback with the unit. Recording or playback may not be performed nor-
mally.
• Depending on the storage device, the performance of the initial playback confirmation after a connection is established may be re-
duced.
1
Connect the storage device to the [USB 3.0 HOST]
port on the side.
• When connecting a USB 3.0 compatible storage device,
use a cable that conforms to the USB 3.0 standard.
With a USB 2.0 cable, the transfer rate of USB 2.0 will not
be able to be exceeded.
2
When the storage device is recognized and becomes
available for use, the
(gray) icon at the top right
of the thumbnail screen changes to
(white).
Format a storage device in the supported TYPE S or FAT for-
mat.
Note:
Note that all data on the storage device will be deleted when it is
formatted.
1
Connect the USB storage device.
When the storage device is recognized, the status indica-
tor (
➝
page 42) for the storage device turns white (or red).
2
Use the cursor buttons to align the cursor with the “EX-
PLORE” (
➝
page 93) menu item, press the [SET] but-
ton, select “STORAGE,” and press the [SET] button.
The EXPLORE screen opens.
3
Press the [MENU] button, use the cursor buttons to
align the cursor with the “FORMAT (STORAGE)” (
➝
page 93) menu item, press the [SET] button, select
the format (TYPE S or FAT), and then press the
[SET] button.
Connecting a storage device
Portable storage device, etc.
Formatting a storage device
