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# CPS (Content Protection System)

The expressP2 memory card (excluding B series) and the microP2 memory card support the security function “Content Protection System” that allows encryption formatting to prevent data leakage to third party.

This camera supports reading of the CPS formatted expressP2 memory card and microP2 memory card.

To read the CPS formatted card, set the CPS password for the camera, and enable the authentication function and the encryption format function of the expressP2 memory card or the microP2 memory card. Encrypted memory cards will be automatically recognized between devices where the same CPS password is set, and recording and playback of the memory cards will be enabled. For details, refer to “Setting CPS password”.

NOTE

- From [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [CARDS/MEDIA] → [CPS PASSWORD], set or delete the CPS password.

- Up to 16 characters can be input.

- When setting the CPS password, insert a CPS formatted expressP2 memory card or microP2 memory card into each slot.

- The encrypted memory card is not recognized in the SD card slot in a computer.

- If the card is unable to be recognized, authenticate with the correct password or format and use the card as recording media. Recording data on the card failed to be recognized cannot be checked. Do not perform any operation other than manual authentication and formatting with the failed card inserted.

## Setting CPS password

To set a CPS password, either load the password from the SD memory card or use the menu of the camera to enter the password.

Only one CPS password can be set on the camera. Loading the CPS password again overwrites the previously saved password.

### Loading CPS password from SD memory card

Download and install the latest P2 Viewer Plus into a computer.

With P2 Viewer Plus, generate a CPS password and write it to the SD memory card.

Load the CPS password file.

Start the camera, and insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot.

Open the thumbnail screen, and select [LOAD] from [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [CARDS/MEDIA] → [CPS PASSWORD].

The password file list is displayed.

Select a file to be used and press the jog dial button.

- When loading of the CPS password has succeeded, the message [LOADING PASSWORD COMPLETED!] is displayed.

- When loading of the CPS password has failed, a warning message is displayed. For an explanation of warnings, refer to “Warning system”.

NOTE

- The CPS password file generated on the SD memory card is encrypted. When it is not necessary any more, format the SD memory card, etc., for security risk management.

### Setting CPS password using the menu of the camera

Open the thumbnail screen, and select [SET] from [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [CARDS/MEDIA] → [CPS PASSWORD].

The software keyboard to enter the CPS password is displayed.

Enter the CPS password with the keyboard.

Enter [PASSWORD] and [RETRY PASSWORD] for verification, and select [OK] to set the CPS password.

- When entry of the CPS password has succeeded, the message [SETTING PASSWORD COMPLETED!] is displayed.

- When entry of the CPS password has failed, the warning message is displayed. For warnings description, refer to “During thumbnail and menu operation”.

NOTE

- Up to 16 characters can be input.

- The entered password cannot be displayed on the device. Do not forget the password.

- Data in ProRes format cannot be recorded in a card with the CPS function set.

## Deleting CPS password

When the CPS function is no longer used, delete the CPS password.

Open the thumbnail screen, and select [DELETE] from [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [CARDS/MEDIA] → [CPS PASSWORD].

[DELETING PASSWORD COMPLETED!] is displayed and the CPS password is deleted.

NOTE

- When the CPS password is deleted and becomes unset, the encryption format function and the automatic authentication of the encrypted memory cards are disabled.

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