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Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive

Memo

  • When connecting to the external hard disk drive, use a USB cable with Mini-A (Male) – B (Male) connectors.
    The USB cable provided with this unit cannot be used.
  • To use the USB cable provided with the external hard disk drive, purchase the following USB extension cable.
    Mini-A (Male) – A (Female)
    (Part number: QAM0852-001)

Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

Turn off the camcorder by pressing the POWER_BUTTON button for about 2 seconds.

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Connect the USB cable with the USB external hard disk drive.
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Connect the AC adapter of the USB external hard disk drive.
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Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

This unit turns on and the “BACK-UP” menu appears.

While the USB cable is connected, the “BACK-UP” menu is displayed.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the external hard disk drive.

Turn on the external hard disk drive.

Caution

  • Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices.
    Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.
  • Do not connect a USB hub between this unit and the USB external hard disk drive.