Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 cardP2 card
Inserting a P2 card

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ttWhen using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 31)

1Set the <POWER> switch to <ON>.

2 Open the slot cover.Slot cover3Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot.

ffInsert the card until the eject button pops out. ffInsert the card with the logo facing up.

Eject button

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Press the eject button that pops up to the right.

When a P2 card is inserted, the P2 card access LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. (page 33)

P2 card access LEDClose the slot cover.

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ttTo prevent cards from falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to static electricity, close the slot cover before moving the camera.

ttBe sure to format P2 cards only on a P2 device.
Removing a P2 card
1Open the slot cover.2 Raise the eject button.3Press in the eject button to remove the P2 card.

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ttAfter insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED is flashing orange). Doing so may result in a malfunction.

ttIf the P2 card is removed while being accessed, [TURN POWER OFF] is displayed on the viewfinder screen, the camera gives out a warning indication by an alarm or <WARNING> lamp, etc. All P2 card access LEDs flash rapidly in orange, so, if this is the case, turn off the power. (page 157)

ttIf the P2 card is removed while being accessed, clips on it may become irregular. Check the clips and restore them, if required. (page 109)

ttIf the P2 card being formatted is removed, formatting of the P2 card is not guaranteed. In this case, [TURN POWER OFF] is displayed on the viewfinder screen displays. Turn off the power then back on again, and reformat the P2 card.

ttIf a P2 card is inserted while another card is being played back, the inserted card is not recognized and the P2 card access LED for that card does not light. P2 card recognition starts when playback of the other card ends.

ttEven if a P2 card is inserted in a vacant card slot during recording, the media may not be recognized immediately in the following instance:

- Immediately after a pre-recording

ttThe P2 card access LED can be set to off at all times at the [ACCESS LED] item on the setting menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen. In this case, turn off the power before removing the card, or, after the card is inserted or after operation (recording, playback, etc.) has stopped, wait for the charging to complete before removing the card.

ttIf thumbnails are displayed, the thumbnail screen will be canceled when the P2 card is removed.

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