Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal

Connection through the <USB2.0> terminalUSB connection to a computer in the device mode

By connecting the camera to a computer via USB 2.0, the P2 card inserted in the camera can be used as mass storage.

Connecting to a computer1Connect the USB cable to the <USB2.0> terminal (device).

@@NOTE

ttThe USB 2.0 cable is not supplied with the camera. Prepare a commercial USB 2.0 cable (double-shielded for noise suppression).

ttA USB connection cable of up to 5 m is supported, however, a cable of 3 m or shorter is recommended as preferable.

<USB2.0> terminal (device)

2 Set the [PC MODE SEL] item on the setting menu [PC/USB/ LAN] screen to [USB DEVICE], and set the [PC MODE] item to [ON].

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 118).

PC/USB/LAN
PC MODE SELUSB DEVICE
PC MODE

OFF

NETWORK SEL

OFF

P2 BROWSE

OFF

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

USB host mode

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ttThe [PC MODE] can be assigned to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) at the [USER MAIN], [USER1], and [USER2] items on the setting menu [SW MODE] screen respectively. However, when the menu is open, pressing

the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) does not activate the function.

ttBefore connecting the camera using the USB cable, install P2 software to a computer from the CD-ROM provided with the camera. For the USB driver, select “AG‑HPX600”. The USB driver only supports Windows. For details, refer to the installation manual.

ttThe camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer supports USB 2.0.

ttWhen connecting the camera to a computer via USB, ensure that no other device is connected to the computer via USB.

ttWhen connecting the camera via USB, do not eject the P2 card. ttWhen USB is connected, the P2 card access LED turns off

when not accessed.

ttWhen the camera is operating in the USB device mode, no recording/playback operation or clip thumbnail operation is allowed.

ttWhen the camera is operating in the USB device mode, the P2 card remaining capacity and status are not displayed. Audio is not output from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal. The audio level meter is not displayed on the viewfinder and the monitor connected to the camera.

During USB connection, [USB DEVICE CONNECTED] is displayed at the center of the viewfinder screen and status area of the [HOME] screen of SmartUI. If not connected properly, [USB DEVICE DISCONNECTED] is displayed.

USB DEVICE

CONNECTED

3Exit the USB device mode.

There are three ways to do so:

ffTurn the <POWER> switch of the camera to <OFF>.

ffSwitch the [PC MODE] item on the setting menu [PC/USB/LAN] screen to [OFF].

ffPress the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to which [PC MODE] is assigned.

Connect a hard disk drive (HDD) that supports USB 2.0 to the camera to save the card data, view the saved clips in thumbnail, and write back to the P2 card.

Switching to the USB host mode

1Set the [PC MODE SEL] item on the setting menu [PC/USB/ LAN] screen to [USB HOST], and set the [PC MODE] item to [ON].

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 118). ffThe camera enters the USB host mode.

ffDuring USB host mode, [USB HOST CONNECTED] is displayed at the center of the viewfinder screen and status area of the [HOME] screen of SmartUI. If the hard disk drive is not connected properly, [USB HOST DISCONNECTED] is displayed.

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