Handling Sd Memory Cards; Formatting, Writing And Reading An Sd Memory Card - Panasonic AG-HPX500P Operating Instructions Manual

Setting Data Using an SD memory
card
An SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory)
can be used as a setup card that stores up to four files
of settings menu specifications.
This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum
state. Regarding SD memory cards, please see
<Cautions in using SD memory cards>.

Handling SD memory cards

An SD memory card may be inserted or removed,
either before or after the power is turned on.
To insert an SD memory card
Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD
memory card (optional accessory) into the SD memory
card slot with the notch upward. Close the lid.
<Note>
An SD memory card must be inserted with the right side
facing the slot. If the card is hard to insert, it may be
reversed or upside down. Do not force it into the slot.
Check the card before reinserting it.
To remove the SD memory card
Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the
BUSY lamp is not illuminated. Then, further depress
the SD memory card towards the main unit. This
releases the SD memory card from the insertion slot.
Take hold of the SD memory card and remove it. Close
the lid.
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.
For storage, the SD memory card must be kept
inserted into the AG-HPX500P/E with the lid closed.
Formatting, Writing and
Reading an SD memory
card
Open the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the setting
menu to format SD memory cards, write setting data
to SD memory cards and to read data stored on an SD
memory card.
CARD FUNCTIONS
SCENE FILE
USER FILE
SD CARD FORMAT
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
For an SD memory card formatted with a device that
does not support SD/SDHC standards, the message
"FORMAT ERROR" appears at the upper right of the
screen. In this case, reformat the card as follows.
To format an SD memory card
<Note>
SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail
screen. For more information, see [Formatting SD
memory cards].
1
Navigate the menu to the <CARD
FUNCTIONS> screen.
2
Turn the JOG dial button to move
the cursor to the menu option CARD
CONFIG.
3
Press the JOG dial button.
4
To format the SD memory card, turn the
JOG dial button to move the cursor to
YES. Then, press the dial button.
• This formats an SD memory card.
CARD FUNCTIONS
SCENE FILE
USER FILE
SD CARD FORMAT
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
YES
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Handling setup data