Sony PXU-MS240 Operating Instructions Manual
4-162-666-11 (1)
Mobile Storage Unit
Operating Instructions
PXU-MS240
©2009 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number
are located at the name plate on the bottom
of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil
à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet
werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten
stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing. No objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
ATTENTION
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures.
Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
VORSICHT
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und
spritzwassergeschützt. Es dürfen keine mit
Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.
CAUTION
The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la
source d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est
raccordé à la prise murale, même si
l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.
VORSICHT
Solange das Netzkabel an eine
Netzsteckdose angeschlossen ist, bleibt das
Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten Zustand mit
dem Strommetz verbunden.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate indicating the operating
voltage, etc. is located on the bottom.
IMPORTANT
La plaque signalétique, indiquant la tension
de fonctionnement et autre, se situe sous
l’appareil.
WICHTIG
Das Namensschild mit der Angabe der
Betriebsspannung usw. befindet sich auf
der Unterseite des Gerätes.
WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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AVERTISSEMENT
N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur
excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par
exemple.
WARNUNG
Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger
Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie
z.B. Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o. ä.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must
obey the law in the relative area or country.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a
remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du
même type ou d’un type équivalent
recommandé par le constructeur.
Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut,
vous devez respecter la législation en
vigueur dans le pays ou la région où vous
vous trouvez.
VORSICHT
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher
Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom
Hersteller empfohlenen oder einen
gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen
Sie die Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und
des jeweiligen Landes befolgen.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Not applicable in Canada, including in the
province of Quebec.
Pour les consommateurs aux
États-Unis
Non applicable au Canada, y compris la
province de Québec.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may contact your Sony
Authorized Dealer or your Sony Account
Manager. The number below is for the FCC
related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name :SONY
Model :PXU-MS240
Responsible party
:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address :16530 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number
:858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
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a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies
with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
This product complies with EN55022 Class
B and EN55024 for use in the following
areas; residential, commercial, and lightindustrial.
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est
conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité
électromagnétique (EMC) (2004/108/EC)
émise par la Commission de la
Communauté européenne.
Ce produit est conforme aux normes de
classification EN 55022 Classe B et EN
55024 pour une utilisation dans les
environnements suivants : zones
résidentielles, commerciales et d’industrie
légère.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die
CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie (2004/108/EC) der
EG-Kommission.
Dieses Produkt entspricht den europäischen
Normen EN55022 Klasse B und EN55024
für die Verwendung in folgenden Gebieten:
Wohngebiete, Gewerbegebiete und
Leichtindustriegebiete.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC
and product Safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon.
Le représentant agréé pour EMC et la
sécurité produit est Sony Allemagne
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne.
Pour toute demande relative au service ou à
la garantie veuillez vous référer à l’adresse
indiquée sur les fascicules service ou
garantie.
Der Hersteller dieses Produktes ist die Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Autorisierter Bevollmächtigter für EMC
und Produktsicherheit ist die Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Straße 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Für Serviceund Garantieangelegenheiten wenden Sie
sich bitte an die zuständigen Adressen, die
Sie in den separaten Service- und
Garantieheften finden.
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Il produttore di questo prodotto e’ Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Giappone.
Il rappresentante autorizzato per EMC e
sicurezza del prodotto e’ Sony Germania
Gmbh, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stoccarda, Germania.
Per qualsiasi informazione riguardante
l’assistenza o la garanzia potete far
riferimento all’indirizzo che trovate sugli
stessi documenti di assistenza e garanzia.
El fabricante de este producto es Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japón.
El representante autorizado para EMC y
seguridad en el producto es Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Alemania.
Para cualquier asunto relacionado con
servicio o garantía por favor diríjase a la
dirección indicada en los documentos de
servicio o garantía adjuntados con el
producto.
De producent van dit product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
De gemachtigde vertegenwoordiger voor
EMC en productveiligheid is Sony GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Duitsland. Voor diensten of waarborg
aangelegenheden, gelieve de gegeven
adressen in de aparte diensten- en
waarborgdocumenten te gebruiken.
O produtor deste produto é a Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
O representante legal autorizado para EMC
e segurança do produto é a Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Para questões de serviço ou garantia dirijase às moradas referidas nos documentos de
serviço técnico e garantia.
Dette produkt er fremstillet af Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Autoriseret repræsentant for EMC og
produktsikkerhed er Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany.
For eventuelle garanti -og
servicehenvendelser, henviser vi til
kontaktoplysningerne i de separate garanti
og servicedokumenter.
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Selle seadme tootja on Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan.
EMC ja toodete ohutuse volitatud esindaja
on Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Teeninduse ja garantiiga seotud
küsimustega palume pöörduda erinevates
teeninduse ja garantii dokumentides
märgitud aadressil.
A termék gyártója: Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japán.
Az EMC és a termékbiztonsággal
kapcsolatos kérdésekben illetékes: Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Németország.
A felmerülő garanciális és szerviz
problémákkal a garanciajegyben, illetve
valamely független szerviz által
megadott címet keresse fel.
Produkt ten został wyprodukowany
przez Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japonia.
Autoryzowanym przedstawicielem w
zakresie EMC oraz bezpieczeństwa
użytkowania tego produktu jest Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Niemcy. W
sprawie serwisu i gwarancji proszę o
kontakt z autoryzowanym
przedstawicielem serwisu.
Šio produkto gamintojas yra Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
EMC ir produkto saugos įgaliotas atstovas
yra Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Bet
kokiais su servisu arba garantija susijusiais
klausimais prašome kreiptis adresu, kuris
yra nurodytas atskiruose serviso arba
garantijos dokumentuose.
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Tämän tuotteen valmistaja on Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
EMC ja tuoteturvallisuuden
valtuutettuedustaja on Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. Huoltoon sekä takuun
liittyvissä asioissa pyydämme ottamaan
yhteyttä huolto-/takuupisteisiin, jotka ovat
mainittuna erillisessä huolto tai takuu
tiedotteessa.
Tillverkaren av denna produkt är Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Auktoriserad representant för EMC och
produktsäkerhet är Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. För eventuella garanti
och service ärenden hänvisar vi till
kontaktuppgifterna i de separata Garanti
och Service dokumenten.
Dette produkt er fremstilt av Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Autorisert representant for EMC og
produktsikkerhet er, Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For eventuelle garantiog servicehenvendelser, henviser vi til
kontaktopplysningene i de separate garantiog servicedokumenter.
For the State of California, USA
only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
Producătorul acestui aparat este : Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japonia.
Reprezentantul autorizat pentru
compatibilitatea electromagnetică si
conformitatea electrosecurităţii
produselor este : Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germania.
Pentru orice problemă de service sau de
garanţie , vă rugăm să consultaţi
documentele de garanţie ce insoţesc
aparatul.
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Table of Contents
HDD Handling Precautions .................................................10
Outline ...................................................................................11
Package Configuration ....................................................11
Features ...........................................................................11
Names and Functions of Parts ........................................13
Front ..........................................................................13
Operation panel .........................................................14
Rear ...........................................................................14
Screen display ...........................................................15
Preparations ..........................................................................16
Power Supply ..................................................................16
Using battery packs ...................................................16
Checking the remaining battery charge ....................17
Using AC power (DC IN power) ..............................17
Turning on the unit ....................................................17
Setup ...............................................................................17
Setting the clock ........................................................17
Selecting the display language ..................................18
Setting the copy option .............................................19
Restoring default settings ..........................................19
Updating the Firmware ...................................................20
Preparing the HDD Cartridge .........................................21
Installing the HDD cartridge .....................................21
Deleting data .............................................................21
Formatting the HDD .................................................23
Setting partitions for the HDD cartridge ...................24
Preparing SxS Memory Cards ........................................25
Inserting SxS memory cards .....................................25
Connecting to a PHU-60K or PHU-120K .................25
Copying Recorded Data .......................................................26
Inserting the SxS Memory Card .....................................26
Checking Clip Names on the SxS Memory Card ...........26
Checking the Copy Method ............................................26
Copying Data ..................................................................26
Deleting Data on SxS Memory Cards ............................27
Removing the SxS Memory Card ...................................28
Connecting to Camcorders and Recorders ........................28
Selecting Data for Playback ............................................29
Connecting the Camcorder or Recorder .........................29
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Playing Back Clips .........................................................30
Connecting to External Devices via a Camcorder or
Recorder ..........................................................................30
Disconnecting the Camcorder or Recorder .....................30
Connecting to Computers ....................................................31
Selecting the HDD Cartridge or SxS Memory Card ......31
Connecting the Computer ...............................................31
Playback and Editing ......................................................32
Disconnecting the Computer ..........................................32
Menu Displays and Settings .................................................33
Menu Configuration ........................................................33
Basic Menu Operations ...................................................34
Menu List ........................................................................34
BROWSE HDD menu ..............................................34
CONNECT TO PC menu ..........................................34
BROWSE SxS menu .................................................34
SETUP menu .............................................................34
Appendix ................................................................................35
Precautions ......................................................................35
Note about the battery terminal .................................35
Specifications ..................................................................35
Status Indicators ..............................................................37
Errors and Warnings .......................................................38
Error messages ..........................................................38
Warning messages .....................................................38
Troubleshooting ..............................................................40
Power supply .............................................................40
Copying .....................................................................40
HDD cartridge ...........................................................41
SxS memory cards ....................................................41
Connections ...............................................................41
Others ........................................................................41
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HDD Handling
HDD Handling Precautions
Precautions
This unit is equipped with a hard disk drive
(called “HDD” below). An HDD is a
delicate and sensitive data storage device
that can be damaged by shocks, vibrations,
static electricity, high temperatures, high
humidity, and noise, resulting in damage to
data in the HDD or failure of the HDD to
record properly. Read the following
precautions carefully before using the unit,
and handle the unit with care.
Protect from excessive shock and
vibrations
Exposure to excessive shock or vibrations
can damage the HDD and destroy data
stored in the HDD.
• Although the HDD in this unit is
protected by shock absorbing material, it
can still be damaged by exposure to
excessive shocks. Be sure store the unit in
a shock-resistant container when you
detach and transport it. When handling
the unit, be careful not to drop it or throw
it.
• When you place the unit on a desk or
other surface, place it so that it rests
stably on the feet at all four corners, in a
location where it is in no danger of
tipping over or falling off. Data in the
HDD may be damaged if the unit tips
over or falls off the desk. If you think the
unit may have been subjected to
excessive shock, check to be sure that it is
operating properly before using it.
• Do not place the unit near equipment that
generates vibrations.
Do not use in areas of low
atmospheric pressure
Do not use the HDD in areas of low
atmospheric pressure (areas 3,000 m
(9,843 feet) or more above sea level).
Doing so can damage the unit, destroy data,
or result in failure to record properly.
Do not use the unit at elevations of 3,000 m
(9,843 feet) or more above sea level or in
environments where the atmospheric
pressure is 0.7 atm or lower.
Do not use in high-noise
environments
When the unit is used in an environment
subject to loud noise, the HDD may fail to
record properly due to vibration or shock.
Power off before disconnecting
battery pack or AC adaptor
Do not remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC adaptor during recording
or playback. Inadvertent removal can
destroy data in the HDD. Before removing
the battery pack or disconnecting the AC
adaptor, check to be sure that the unit is
powered off (the POWER indicator is off).
Use within specified temperature
and humidity ranges
Store and use the unit only in locations
where the temperature and humidity are
within the specified storage and operating
ranges. The HDD may fail to record
properly in environments where the
temperature is too high or too low, and use
in such environments may damage the unit.
The unit is equipped with a sensor to
measure the ambient temperature and may
stop operating when the temperature is too
low or too high. The indicators allow you to
check the temperature detected by the unit.
If the unit stops operating because the
detected temperature is out of the operating
range, wait until the temperature returns to
the operating range before using the unit
again.
HDD Handling Precautions
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Save video data to archive media
To guard against inadvertent data loss,
regular saving of video data to other archive
media is recommended.
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Destroy or erase data before
disposal
Note that data in the HDD may not be
completely erased when the HDD is
formatted. We recommend using
commercially available data erasure
software to completely erase all data on the
HDD before selling or giving the unit to
someone else.
If you plan to dispose of the unit, physical
destruction is recommended. You can make
it very difficult to recover previously
recorded data by physically destroying the
HDD.
Package Configuration
The following accessories are supplied with
the Sony PXU-MS240 Mobile Storage
Unit. Be sure to confirm the contents of the
package before use.
• PXU-HC240 HDD Cartridge (1)
• USB cable (1)
• PHU connection cable (1.2 m (3 ft 11 in))
(1)
• AC-NB12A AC Adapter (1)
• Power cord (1)
•CD-ROM (1)
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Warranty book (1)
Features
The PXU-MS240 is a mobile storage unit
that allows you to transfer and store SxS
memory card data recorded with an
XDCAM EX series camcorder onto a
removable 240 GB HDD-cartridge. The
ability to copy SxS memory card data onto
the HDD without the use of a computer is
convenient for temporarily storing data
while recording on location. The PXUMS240 also uses the same battery pack as
the camcorder.
In addition USB 2.0, the unit is also
equipped with eSATA interface for
transferring data from SxS memory cards
and the HDD cartridge, allowing highspeed transfer to computers for data editing.
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Large 240 GB storage capacity
while on location
The supplied HDD cartridge is inserted into
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a slot on the unit during use. The cartridge’s
large 240 GB capacity allows storage of up
to about 800 minutes of data recorded in
HQ mode (about 1,040 minutes in SP
mode).
As the HDD cartridge is removable, you
can replace it with an optional PXU-HC240
HDD Cartridge to back up even more data.
The BP-U30 Battery Pack (optional) used
for XDCAM EX camcorders can also be
used with this unit, allowing extended use
in outdoor locations. This, in combination
with the large storage capacity of the HDD
cartridge, prevents missed shooting
opportunities while on location.
Fast backup of SxS memory card
data
• Copy function
By inserting an SxS memory card
removed from an XDCAM EX
camcorder into the card slot on this unit,
and simply pressing the COPY button,
you can copy the entire content of the
card’s recorded data onto the HDD
cartridge.
The process of backing up data is easier
than with a computer.
The maximum rate of data transfer from
an SxS memory card to the HDD
cartridge is approx. 600 Mbps. You can
copy the content of a 32 GB SxS memory
card that is filled to capacity (about 100
minutes of data in HQ mode) in about 10
minutes.
• Verify function
Each time data is written to the HDD
while you copy data from an SxS
memory card to the HDD cartridge, this
function checks whether write errors
have occurred. If a write error occurs
during a copy operation, the operation is
stopped. By verifying that data has been
backed up properly, you can safely reuse
the SxS memory card.
• Playback on XDCAM EX camcorders,
recorders, and other devices
By connecting the supplied PHU
connection cable to the USB connector
on the unit and the card slot on a
camcorder, you can preview clips stored
on the unit on the LCD screen of the
camcorder.
1) Direct recording of video from the
XDCAM EX camcorder to this unit or HDD
cartridge is not supported.
1)
Use as high-speed read/write
adaptor
By connecting the unit to a video editing
computer via eSATA interface, you can
transfer 240 GB of data to the computer in
about 80 minutes, or about 1/3 the time it
would take via USB 2.0 connection.
2)
You can also use the USB cable to connect
the HDD cartridge directly to the computer,
without the main unit of the mobile storage
3)
unit.
2) The transfer time may vary depending on your
computer system and other conditions.
3) When using the HDD cartridge as a standalone device, be sure to use the AC adaptor to
supply power.
Drop-shock protection for HDD
The unit is equipped with a 3G (3-axis
acceleration) sensor that prevents damage
to the HDD by automatically retracting the
recording heads of the inserted HDD
cartridge when acceleration rises above a
certain level. The HDD cartridge also
features a drop-shock protection system
that uses a newly developed shock
absorbing material to protect the hard
4)
disk.
4) The shock protection functions do not
guarantee proper functioning and protection
from damage.
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Outline
Efficient, reliable functions and
design
• Organic light emitting display (OLED)
with high outdoor visibility
• Operating mode displays
• Remaining capacity displays for HDD
and battery
• Simple operation via COPY and HOME
buttons
• Copy completion displays
• Extended functioning times via battery
packs
• Button placement modeled after
camcorder design
• Version upgradability by the user
5) Video clip and thumbnail viewing are not
supported.
5)
Inside the slot covers
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Names and Functions of Parts
Front
Operation panel
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32
A Card slot cover
B HDD cartridge slot cover
C HDD cartridge slot cover OPEN
button
Press this to open the HDD cartridge slot
cover.
A Card slot
Insert SxS memory cards here.
B Card eject button
Press this to remove the SxS memory card.
C HDD cartridge slot
Insert the HDD cartridge here.
D HDD cartridge eject button
Press this to remove the HDD cartridge.
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