Panasonic AG-HPX172EN User Manual

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Using SD/SDHC memory cards
You can use SD and SDHC memory cards (the 
term “SD memory card” is used for both hereafter) 
to save and load SCENE files and USER files, and 
to upload clip meta data. (Page 54)
Installing and removing the SD 
memory card
Installation
1
  Lift up the viewfinder, press the side of the 
card slot cover (A), and slide the cover (B
to open it.
  Insert the card while making sure it is 
oriented in the proper direction.
2
Access lamp
  Close the card slot cover.
Removal
1
  Open the card slot cover, and check that 
the access lamp is not lit.
  Press the card further into the unit, grasp 
the card, and then remove.
  Close the card slot cover.
Formatting SD memory card
1
  Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 18)
  Press the mode button and set it to MCR 
mode (the MCR lamp lights).
  Press the MENU button.
  On the menu, select OPERATION, FORMAT 
and then SD CARD. (Page 67)
Select EXIT to cancel the formatting.
THUMBNAIL 
OPERATION
 
PROPERTY 
META DATA 
EXIT 
DELETE
FORMAT
REPAIR CLIP
RE-CONNECTION
EXCH.THUMBNAIL
EXIT
SLOT1
 
SLOT2 
SD CARD 
EXIT 
5
  Select YES on the confirmation screen.
The selected SD memory card is formatted.
You can also format from the SD CARD 
FORMAT option on the CARD FUNCTIONS 
screen. (Page 109)
With SDHC cards, 32 KB of capacity will have 
been used.
Cautions in using SD memory cards
SD memory cards used with the AG-HPX172EN 
should conform to SD or SDHC standards. Be 
sure to format cards using the AG-HPX172EN.
SD memory cards with the following capacity can 
be used for the AG-HPX172EN.
SD (from 8 MB to  GB):
8 MB  16 MB  32 MB  64 MB  128 MB    
256 MB  512 MB  1 GB  2 GB
SDHC ( GB to 16 GB):
4 GB  8 GB  16 GB
For the latest information not available in the 
Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk 
at the following Web sites.
  https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
SD memory cards must not be used or stored in 
an environment where they may be Exposed to 
high temperatures/humidities;  
Exposed to water droplets; or  
Electrically charged.
Be sure always close the cover when using an 
SD memory card.
See also “Checkpoints for using memory cards” 
on Page 122.