Panasonic HPX500 Operating Instructions - Page 132
Connecting to External Devices Using the IEEE1394 Connector (PC mode)
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Connecting to External Devices Using the IEEE1394 Connector (PC mode) Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Connecting an external PC or hard disk to this unit via IEEE1394 makes it possible to use the P2 cards in this unit as mass storage. 3 Press the MENU button to end menu operations. Procedures for establishing a connection with a PC 1 Connect the IEEE1394 cable to the 1394 connector. • An IEEE1394 cable is not supplied. Purchase a commercially available cable. • Use a Macintosh computer running Apple® Mac OS® X in version 10.3 or later. • This operation is not guaranteed under Windows®. • Pay attention to cable connector orientation during connection. 6-pin connector 1394 PC 1394 cable (separately sold) Apple Macintosh 4 Press the MODE button to turn on the MCR mode LED and keep the button held down. • This lights the PC mode LED indicating that the unit is in the PC mode. 5 Edit data on the PC. • For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the PC. • Do not remove P2 cards when using an IEEE1394 connection. • Place the driver icon in the trash before replacing a card. • Place all driver icons in the trash and check that the 1394DEVICE-DISCONNECT message appears before disconnecting the 1394 cable. • Recording, playback and clip thumbnail operations cannot be performed when the PC MODE is set to 1394DEVICE. • PC data cannot be saved on a P2 card. When the unit is connected to an IEEE1394 device, "1394DEVICE CONNECT" is displayed at the center of the viewfinder. "DISCONNECT" appears when the devices are not correctly connected. 6 To exit the PC mode, turn the POWER switch OFF. 2 Open the setting menu screen and set the menu option PC MODE to 1394DEVICE. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 116). OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL PC MODE ACCESS LED ALARM SAVE LED CLOCK SET OFF REC_P 1394DEVICE OFF OFF SAVE PUSH MENU TO RETURN 132 Connecting to External Devices Using the IEEE1394 Connector (PC mode)