Connecting to external devices in USB host mode

Connect the storage device to the <USB3.0 HOST> terminal. (Fig. 1)

• When connecting a storage device which supports USB 3.0, use a cable that conforms to the USB 3.0 standard.

• When a USB 2.0 cable is used, the transfer rates cannot be faster than the ability of USB 2.0.

• If the storage device is recognized and is usable, (gray) on the top right of the thumbnail screen changes to (white).

Set to [STORAGE] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE SELECT]. (Fig. 2)

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations”.

Set [ON] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE]. (Fig. 3)

• The camera is switched to the USB host mode.

• While in USB host mode, [USB STORAGE CONNECTED] is displayed in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. If the USB connection is being moved or the hard disk drive is not connected properly, [USB STORAGE CONNECTING...] is displayed.

Press the <THUMBNAIL> button.

• The thumbnail screen is displayed.

• Ensure that [USB] is displayed at the top right of the screen.

• If a storage device is connected, the icon that indicates storage device status at the top right illuminates. However, a red mark indicates that the device cannot be used.

  For details on USB host mode, refer to “Connecting to external devices in USB host mode”.

Exit the USB host mode.

There are two methods:

• Turn the power switch of the camera to <OFF>.

• With the thumbnail screen closed, set [OFF] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE].

• Press the USER button to which [USB MODE] has been assigned. Note that this is disabled when a menu or thumbnail is open.

Select [STORAGE] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [EXPLORE] and press the control stick.

This opens the explorer screen.

Select the desired format ([TYPE S], [FAT]) in the main menu → [CLIP] → [FORMAT(STORAGE)] and press the control stick. (Fig. 1)

Select [YES] in the confirmation message and press the control stick.

Select [YES] again when the confirmation message appears, and press the control stick.

This formats the storage device.

Go to the thumbnail screen. Use the control stick to place the cursor on a clip you want to copy and press the control stick.

You can also select multiple clips.

Select [STORAGE] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY] and press the control stick.

A list of folders or partitions in the storage device is displayed.

Select the copy destination and press the control stick.

Select [YES] in the confirmation message and press the control stick.

This starts the copying process. A progress bar is displayed during copying.

[COPY COMPLETED!] will be displayed when copying is completed.

In the explorer screen, place the cursor on the partition/folder.

Press and hold the control stick (for one second or more).

The partition/folder is selected and a checkmark is displayed. (Fig. 1)

The selected target partition/folder is valid until the storage device is disconnected or the power is turned off. To release the selected partition/folder, hold down the control stick (for one second or more) again on the selected partition.

Press the <CANCEL> button to deselect all partitions/folders.

In the explorer screen, place the cursor on the partition you want to set up.

You can display the thumbnail list and set names for partitions by pressing the control stick.

Select [CHANGE PARTITION NAME] in the main menu → [CLIP] and press the control stick.

This displays the soft keyboard.

Enter the partition name and select [OK].

The partition name is set.

In the explorer screen, place the cursor on the last partition.

Select [DELETE LAST PARTITION] in the main menu → [CLIP] and press the control stick.