Hard Disk Formatting; Saving Files - Sony MVS-8000 User Manual

4
Press [OK].

Hard Disk Formatting

When you connect a hard disk drive for the first time, it is necessary to format
the hard disk. This partitions the disk, creating five logical drives (FMHDD1
to FMHDD5).
1
In the Frame Memory menu, select VF6 'External HDD' and HF1
'Format.'
The Format menu appears.
If in Dual Simul mode, select the switcher to operate (see page 480).
To get the hard disk drive information
In the button area press [Refresh Status].
The Model Name item shows the product information for the hard disk
drive.
2
Press [Format].
A popup window for confirming formatting appears.
Note
Carrying out formatting erases any existing data on the hard disk.
3
Press [Yes].
This starts the hard disk formatting. A progress bar and numerical
indication appear to show the progress of the operation.
When the operation is completed, a popup window reading "Success!!"
appears.
4
Press [OK].

Saving Files

You can save all of the files from frame memory to the external hard disk drive.
Note
Before carrying out this operation for the first time, it is necessary to format the
hard disk (see previous item, "Hard Disk Formatting").
External Hard Disk Drive Access
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