Panasonic AJ-HPD2500 Operating Instructions Manual page 119

(Hard disk types and available functions)
Hard
Features
disk type
TYPE S A special disk format for high-speed
writing/loading data by P2 card unit.
P2STORE The P2 store (AJ-PCS060G) hard
disk. Cannot be used for writing data.
FAT A hard disk whose primary partition
is formatted either using FAT16 or
FAT32.
The root partition or "CONTENTS"
directory under any directory is used.
OTHER Hard disk other than those above.
• NTFS or other hard disk using a file
system other than FAT16 or FAT32.
*1: Adding clips to a partition will prevent writing back data by the card to that partition.
*2: This enables up to 100 folders in up to three levels. Folders appear in order from the top level. Long file names and two-byte character file
names are not supported.
Example:
/CONTENTS
/SAMPLE/CONTENTS
/SAMPLE/20090101/CONTENTS
/SAMPLE/20090101/1200/CONTENTS
*3: Audio and video dropouts may occur during playback due to hard disk performance and operating conditions. Perfect playback cannot be
guaranteed.
*4: Select clips on the playlist player to edit clips on a hard disk.
◆ NOTE:
• Use hard disks under the following conditions.
- Operate hard disks within its specified operating conditions (temperature, etc.).
- Do not use hard disks in locations that are unstable or exposed to vibration.
• Normal operation may not possible with some hard disks and cables.
• Use a hard disk with sufficient space for copying.
• Do not connect multiple hard disks to the unit via a hub, for example, even when the other hard disks are powered off. In addition, do not
connect other devices to the unit via a hub when a hard disk is connected.
• During formatting and copying, do not disconnect cables, do not remove a P2 card that is involved in any of these activities and do not power
off this unit and the hard disk. Otherwise this unit and the hard disk must be rebooted.
• A hard disk is a high-precision instrument whose read and write functions may fail if used in an unsuitable environment. Please note that
Panasonic accepts no liability whatsoever for data loss or other losses either direct or indirect arising from hard disk damage or other defects.
• When data from this unit is copied to a hard disk and is edited on another PC, the data may no longer work in this unit and hard disk data may
become corrupted.
• Repair bad clips on P2 cards before copying them to a hard disk.
• SATA (serial ATA) or PATA (parallel ATA) interface hard disks connected using a USB converter cable may not be recognized.
• Do not connect or disconnect cables during recording or playback with the unit. Recording or playback may not occur normally if you do.
• On some hard disks, the initial playback confirmation after connecting a hard disk may take time.
Thumbnail P2 card unit
display
P2➝HDD HDD➝P2 P2➝HDD HDD➝P2
M M M
×
M M
× ×
M
*2
× × ×
Can be displayed
Can be displayed
Can be displayed
Cannot be displayed ➝ This is the fourth level and will therefore not appear.
Available functions
Clip unit Playback Use of
*3
check playlists
*1
M M M
×
M M
M M M
× × ×
Connections: Using This Unit With a Hard Disk
Displaying
Format
*4 clips
M M M
×
M M
M M M
× ×
M
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