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PRACTICAL GUIDEBOOK

P2 data back-up and creating archives

Backing up data onto a HDD (1394 HOST mode)

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1.Connect the HDD to the AG-HPX500 with an IEEE1394 cable and then turn on the HDD.

2. In the Setup menu:

From OTHER FUNCTIONS,

 

select PC MODE -> Select 1394HOST and press

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3.Press the MENU button twice to exit menu mode.

4.Use the operation mode button to turn on the MCR lamp and then hold the button down for at least 2 seconds. -> The PC lamp lights and the camera switches to PC mode.

5.If the HDD has not been formatted,

use the or button to select FORMAT (HDD) and press the button. -> HDD formatting begins.

6.When formatting ends, use the or button to select COPY TO HDD

and press the button.

7.Use the or button to select one of the card slots (1 to 4) and press . A slot selection confirmation message (displaying YES or NO) then appears.

To proceed with copying the files, select YES and press the button. -> Copying begins.

8.When copying ends, turn the camera off.

* Notes on copying files

Ensure that there is ample free space on the HDD for the copied files.

Format the HDD for use with the AG-HPX500 beforehand. (Formatting erases all the data on the HDD.)

Do not make multiple connections (daisy-chain or hub) to the HDD, even while it is turned off.

You can copy up to 15 P2 cards onto a single hard disk.

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Panasonic P2HDXAG-HPX500 P2 data back-up and creating archives, Backing up data onto a HDD 1394 Host mode, Procedures

P2HDXAG-HPX500 specifications

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