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Here is a list of P2 Do's and Don'ts to help keep the integrity of your file transfers in tact:
Do:
-Turn on the record inhibit switch on the P2 card every time you insert it into a reader/
computer to offload.
-Check thumbnails of clips BEFORE your transfer. Repair any grey highlighted clips
using the camera/HPG-20's "Repair Clip" feature in the thumbnail menu.
-Use a utility such as Disk Utility to transfer your files. Do not simply drag and drop
your files. (You may leave behind necessary files.)
-Make sure to copy the entire "Contents" folder with all of the 6 sub folders.
-Format P2 cards before each use. Don't simply erase the contents.
-Use multiple busses when transferring data. Do not simply "Daisy chain" drives
together.
-Pull cards in the camera slot that are currently not in use. These cards are designed as
"hot swappable" which means that they can be pulled while the camera is recording on
another card.
-Shoot multiple formats and frame rates on the same card. The cards are frame rate
agnostic which means you are no longer restricted like you would be with a tape based
system.
Don't:
-Delete any folders within your contents folder, even if it appears to be empty.
-Rename folders, change any file names or move folders from there original location.
This includes the P2 card name as it appears on your desktop.
-Attach a P2 card reader into your system with a card inserted. Always attach the reader
first, then insert the P2 card. Failure to do so may cause errors in mounting your cards
properly.
-Transfer any data without verifying. All of our workflow systems (camera/HPG20/
Wrangler) allow you to verify the transfer to make sure that the data had all been
transferred with no error.
-Pull any cards that are active. A loss in data may occur.
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