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- Connection function via <USB2.0 DEVICE> or <USB3.0 HOST> terminal
- Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode

# Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode

By connecting the camera to a computer via USB 2.0, the P2 card inserted in the camera can be used as mass storage.

## Connecting to a computer

USB cable (optional)

Mini-B

Computer

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Connect the USB cable to the <USB2.0 DEVICE> terminal (device). (Fig. 1)

Set to [DEVICE] 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)

During USB connection, [USB DEVICE CONNECTED] is displayed in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

If the USB connection is being moved or it is not connected properly, [USB DEVICE CONNECTING...] is displayed.

Exit the USB device mode.

There are three methods:

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

- Press the <EXIT> button.

  While in USB device mode, [Push EXIT to Return to CAMERA MODE] is displayed at the lower of the LCD monitor or viewfinder or screen.

- Press the USER button to which [USB MODE] has been assigned.

Returns to camera shooting status in approx. five seconds when the USB device mode ends.

NOTE

- The USB 2.0 cable is not supplied with the camera. Prepare a commercial USB 2.0 cable (double-shielded for noise suppression).

- A USB connection cable of up to 5 m is supported, however, a cable of 3 m or shorter is recommended as preferable.

- Before making USB connection for the first time, install P2 Viewer Plus software to your computer.

- Download the USB driver from the website and install it into your computer. For installation procedure of the driver, refer to the installation manual on the website.

  For the latest information on the driver, visit the following website.

  https://pro-av.panasonic.net/

- The camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer supports USB 2.0.

- When connecting the camera to a computer via USB, ensure that no other device is connected to the computer via USB.

- When connecting the camera via USB, do not eject the P2 card.

- When USB is connected, the P2 card access LED turns off when not accessed.

- When the camera is operating in the USB device mode, no camera shooting, recording/playback operation or clip thumbnail operation is allowed.

- When the camera is operating in the USB device mode, the P2 card remaining capacity and status are not displayed. Also, video/audio cannot be output or displayed.

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