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Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations
*1 P2 memory card, or microP2 memory card with 32 GB or lower capacity
*2 microP2 memory cards that exceed 32 GB
*3 Playback from the storage device is unavailable on the camera. Import the contents to the P2 card before playing back.
*4 If you perform additional clip writing, you will not be able to write back to that partition by card.
*5 Storage devices with a capacity of 2 TB or more cannot be formatted.
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The <USB3.0> terminal also supports USB bus power (5 V, 0.9 A). However, there are certain devices that cannot run depending on the storage
device used. In such cases, add a separate power supply to the storage device.
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A storage device cannot be connected to the <USB2.0> terminal (sub-host) (page 25).
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While connecting a storage device, use the fully charged battery or an external DC power supply to avoid problems in copying or formatting
operations.
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Storage devices with capacities exceeding 2 TB (2048 GB) are not supported.
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Use a storage device within its guaranteed operational range (temperature, etc).
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Do not place the storage device in a location that is unstable or subject to vibration.
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Some storage devices may not function properly depending on the storage device and cable used.
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Use a storage device with sufficient capacity for copying.
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Do not connect multiple storage devices using a hub even if the storage devices are turned off. Do not connect other devices together with your
storage device using a hub.
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During a format or copy operation, do not unplug the cable, eject the target P2 card, or turn off the camera or the storage device. Rebooting the
camera and the storage device is required.
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Because the storage device is very sensitive, reading and writing data may become invalid depending on your usage. Please note that Panasonic has
no responsibility for data loss caused from a storage device failure or other defects and any direct or indirect damage related to these.
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If the contents of the storage device used for copying data from the camera are replaced using another computer, the camera operations and storage
device data cannot be guaranteed.
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For P2 cards containing defective clips, it is recommended that you copy data to a storage device after restoring in advance.
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A storage device with the SATA (Serial ATA) or PATA (Parallel ATA) interface connected using a USB conversion cable may not be recognized.
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Do not connect or disconnect the cable during playback on the camera. Playback may not be performed properly.
Connecting a storage device
1
Switch the camera to USB storage mode.
For details, refer to “Switching to the USB storage mode” (page 219).
2
Connect the storage device to the <USB3.0> terminal.
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When connecting a storage device which supports USB 3.0, use a cable that conforms to the USB 3.0 standard.
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You will not be able to achieve transfer rates faster than USB 2.0 rates using a USB 2.0 cable.
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If the storage device is recognized and is usable,
(gray) on the top right of the thumbnail screen changes to
(white).
Formatting a storage device
You can initialize the storage device to a usable format using the [TYPE S] or the [FAT] file system.
1
Select [STORAGE] in the main menu
→
[CLIP]
→
[EXPLORE] and press the <SET> button.
This opens the explorer screen.
2
Select desired format ([TYPE S], [FAT]) in the main menu
→
[CLIP]
→
[FORMAT(STORAGE)] and press the <SET> button.
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Select [YES] in the confirmation message and press the <SET> button.
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Select [YES] again when the confirmation message appears and press the <SET> button.
This formats the storage device.
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Formatting the storage devices erases all of its contents. Data cannot be recovered once it is formatted. Always check the data before formatting.
