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Preparations
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To mount a battery pack
Insert the battery pack into the battery slot,
and slide it in to lock.
To remove the battery pack
Keep the battery release button pressed and
slide out to remove.
Selecting the Drive Mode
Select whether to use the unit’s HDD as a
single 220 GB drive or three 73 GB drives
using the MODE SELECT switch.
The modes that can be used will differ
depending on the model of the device to
which the unit is connected.
[220GB] mode can be used with the
following model.
• PMW-EX1R
• PMW-350K
• PMW-350L
• PMW-320K
• PMW-320L
• PMW-F3K
• PMW-F3L
• PMW-500
When using the following models, use
[73GB×3] mode.
• PMW-EX1
• PMW-EX3
• PMW-EX30
Select the drive mode before turning on the
power.
Note
You will need to reformat the HDD
whenever you change its structure mode,
and all previously recorded data will be lost.
Be sure to back up any important data
before changing the mode.
1
Set the MODE SELECT switch while
the unit is turned off.
2
Press and hold the power switch for
about three seconds to turn the unit on.
All of the indicators (BATTERY,
POWER, and ACCESS) will flash.
3
Within 30 seconds of the indicators
beginning to flash, press and hold the
power switch again for about one
second, and release the switch when
the indicators remain steadily lit.
If you do not press the power switch
within 30 seconds, the unit will turn
off.
4
Press and hold the power switch again
until all of the indicators turn off
(about 10 seconds), and then release
the switch.
After you release the switch, all of the
indicators will light again.
