Backing Up/Restoring USB HDDs
Projects, image files, menu libraries, EDL data and System settings on the internal hard disk (HDD) can be backed up on an external hard disk (USB HDD) and data backed up on the external hard disk can be restored to the internal hard disk.
Projects and other data backed up on the USB HDD can be deleted to free up space on the hard disk (Note 2).
Note 1:
To prevent failure during backing up or restoring data, avoid simultaneous use of FTP and the USB HDD during these processes.
Note 2:
Use the [System] = [HDD Tools] = [Target Drive] command to specify the USB HDD and check free disk space.
Since disk space is calculated using the formula 1 GB = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes,
actual disk space is somewhat less than the indicated figure. However, space on unformatted USB HDD is indicated as [ – – GB].
Note 3:
The time required for backing up and restoring depends on the amount of data on the hard disk. As a rule, it takes about 3 minutes for 1 GB of data. However, the state of the connection between the unit and the USB HDD may slow down the process.
Connecting a USB HDD
Turn off the unit and make sure it is in standby mode before connecting the USB HDD. Turn on the USB HDD and the unit.
Note 1:
Unit operation may become unstable when the USB HDD is connected or disconnected during unit operation. To ensure stable operation, do not connect or disconnect the USB connectors during unit operation.
Note 2:
Do not connect two or more USB HDDs to the unit.
Formatting
A new USB HDD must be formatted before use. Note that also USB HDDs labeled “Formatted” must be formatted before use. See “HDD Tools” on page 31 for information on how to format and check a
USB HDD.
Note:
Formatting deletes all data on a USB HDD.
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Backing Up
Use the APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] =
[Backup] command to back up data. Use the [Type] and [Target] commands to select the data types and files to be backed up and press the Backup button to start. Select “ALL” on [Target] command to process all files.
APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup] = [Type]
APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup] = [Target]
Executing Backup command on APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup]
Note:
Data backed up on the hard disk may be corrupted if the USB HDD is damaged. Save important data to
