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ItemSettingNotes
25M REC CH SELSelects the audio channels to be recorded in the 
DVCPRO and DV formats. 
2CH: Only recorded on CH1 and CH2. 
4CH: Records on all four channels.  •  
Not available in the following 
conditions. 
-   When SYSTEM MODE is 1080-59.94i 
(1080-50i) or 720-59.94P (720-50P). 
-   When SYSTEM MODE is set to 480-
59.94i (576-50i) and REC FORMAT is 
set to the DVCPRO50 codec. 
-   REC SIGNAL is set to 1394 
(operation depends on 1394 input 
status). 
-   When compiling to a clip in one-clip 
recording mode.
TEST TONESelects the test signal. 
NORMAL: Outputs test tones to channels 1, 2, 3 and 
4 when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch is 
set to BARS and the AUDIO IN switch CH1 is set to 
FRONT. 
ALWAYS: Outputs test tones to channels 1, 2, 3 and 
4 at all times when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector 
switch is set to BARS. 
CHSEL: Outputs test tones to  channels selected by 
setting the AUDIO IN switch CH1 or CH2 to FRONT 
and the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch is set to 
BARS. (Test tones are not output to CH3 and CH4.)
OFF: Does not output a test tone. 
F.MIC POWERTurns on and off the phantom power supply for the 
front microphone. 
ON, OFF
R.MIC POWERTurns on and off the phantom power supply for the 
rear microphone. 
ON: Turns on the phantom power supply to the 
microphone when the rear LINE/MIC/+48V switch is 
set to +48V. 
OFF: Does not supply phantom power to the 
microphone even when the rear LINE/MIC/+48V switch 
is set to +48V. 
MONITOR SELECTSwitches the output signal to AUDIO OUT, earphones 
and speaker when the MONITOR SELECT switch is 
set to ST. 
STEREO, MIX
F.MIC LEVELSelects the input level for the front microphone. 
–40dB, –50dB, –60dB
R.MIC CH1 LEVELSelects the input level for the rear microphone 
connected to CH1. 
–50dB, –60dB
R.MIC CH2 LEVELSelects the input level for the rear microphone 
connected to CH2. 
–50dB, –60dB
HEADROOMSets the headroom (standard level). 
18dB, 20dB •  
The default setting for the AG-
HPX371E is 18 dB.
WIRELESS WARNSets whether a warning should be output when 
wireless receiver reception is poor. 
ON, OFF
WIRELESS TYPESelects wireless receiver type. 
SINGLE: 1-channel receiver
DUAL: 2-channel receiver
•   When DUAL is selected for a 1-channel wireless 
receiver, CH2 and CH4 will stay mute. 
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ItemSettingNotes
1394 AUDIO OUTSelects audio channel output to 1394 OUT in DVCPRO 
or DV mode. 
CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 •  
Available only when SYSTEM MODE 
is set to 480-59.94i (576-50i) and REC 
FORMAT is set to DVCPRO or DV. 
OUTPUT SEL screen
ItemSettingNotes
SDI SELECTSets the signal format type output from the SDI OUT 
connector. 
AUTO: Depends on SYSTEM MODE setting. 
1080i*1: Outputs 1080-59.94i (1080-50i) also when 
SYSTEM MODE setting is 720-59.94P (720-50P). 
480i (576i): Output is locked to 480-59.94i (576-50i) 
regardless of SYSTEM MODE setting.  •  
Not available when SYSTEM MODE is 
set to 480-59.94i (576-50i). Then 480i 
(576i) is output at all times. 
SDI METADATASets metadata (UMID) superimposition onto SDI OUT. 
ON: Superimposes metadata. 
OFF: Does not superimpose metadata. 
SDI EDHSets EDH superimposition when SDI OUT is an SD 
signal (480i (576i)). 
ON: Superimposes EDH. 
OFF: Does not superimpose EDH. 
DOWNCON MODESets downconverter output (VIDEO OUT and 480i 
(576i) SDI OUT) in HD mode (1080i, 720P). 
SIDE CROP, LETTER BOX, SQUEEZE •  
Not available when SYSTEM MODE is 
set to 480-59.94i (576-50i). 
VIDEO OUT CHARSpecifies whether or not characters are superimposed 
on VIDEO OUT signals. 
ON: Superimposes characters. 
OFF: Does not superimpose characters.  •  
This setting is disabled when a remote 
control unit (AJ-RC10G) or extension 
control unit (AG-EC4G) is connected, 
in which case the settings on the 
remote control unit or extension control 
unit have priority.
VIDEO OUT ZEBRASpecifies whether or not zebra pattern is 
superimposed on VIDEO OUT signals. 
ON: Displays a zebra pattern also on images output 
via the VIDEO OUT connector.
OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed in video 
output from the VIDEO OUT connector. 
TC OUTSets the time code type output from the TC OUT 
connector. 
TCG: Outputs the time code generator value of the 
camera at all times. 
TCG/TCR: Outputs time code generator value during 
camera recording and outputs the played back time 
code during video playback.  
TC VIDEO SYNCROSets the delay of time code output from the TC OUT 
connector. 
TC IN: Does not delay output of input to TC IN 
connector.  
VIDEO OUT: Outputs the time code in line with delay 
of video output from the VIDEO OUT connector. 
*1 Use 1080i selected in a SYSTEM MODE setting of 720-59.94P (720-50P)\
 for checking video.
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DISPLAY SETUP screen
ItemSettingNotes
EVF PEAK LEVELAdjusts the peaking level of the viewfinder and the 
LCD monitor.
–7 ... 0 ... +7
EVF PEAK FREQAdjusts the peaking frequency of the viewfinder and 
the LCD monitor.
HIGH, LOW
EVF SETTINGAdjusts viewfinder brightness and contrast on a 
subscreen.
(Subscreen)
EVF BRIGHTNESS
EVF CONTRAST
EVF B.LIGHTAdjusts viewfinder backlight brightness. 
HIGH, NORMAL, LOW
EVF COLORSelects whether the viewfinder image will be displayed 
in color or monochrome.
ON: Color display
OFF: Monochrome display
ZEBRA1 DETECTSets the level of the right-leaning zebra pattern 1. 
50% ... 70% ... 109%
ZEBRA2 DETECTSets the level of the left-leaning zebra pattern 2. 
50% ... 85% ... 109%
ZEBRA2Selects ZEBRA2 type. (For details, refer to page 83.)
ON, SPOT, OFF
MARKERTurns center marker displayed in the viewfinder and 
on the LCD monitor on and off. (For details, refer to 
page 82.)
ON, OFF
SAFETY ZONESets the safety zone displayed in the viewfinder and 
on the LCD monitor. (For details, refer to page 82.)
90%, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, OFF •  
The safety zone is not displayed when 
4:3, 13:9 or 14:9 is selected when 
SYSTEM MODE is set to 480-59.94i 
(576-50i) and ASPECT CONV is set to 
SIDE CROP or LETTER BOX. 
FOCUS BARThe length of the focus bar indicates accuracy of 
focusing.
ON: Displays the focus bar.
OFF: Does not display the focus bar. •  
This function is not interlocked with the 
FOCUS ASSIST button.
LCD SETTINGMakes it possible to set video color level, brightness 
and contrast displayed in the LCD monitor in a 
subscreen. 
(Subscreen)
LCD COLOR LEVEL
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LCD CONTRAST
SELF SHOOTSets the LCD screen display when taking self portraits.  
NORMAL: The LCD image is not inverted sideways. 
MIRROR: The LCD image is inverted sideways.
•   LCD monitor status displays do not appear when this 
function is set to MIRROR to shoot self portraits.
LCD BACKLIGHTAdjusts LCD monitor backlight brightness. 
HIGH, NORMAL, LOW
SYNC SCAN DISPSelects synchro scan shutter display. 
sec: Indicates shutter speed in fractions. 
deg: Provides a shutter angle indication. •  
Brightness may change when settings 
are modified.
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ItemSettingNotes
DATE/TIMESets the date and time display. 
TIME: Hours, minutes and second display
DATE: Year, month and day display
TIME&DATE: Hours, minutes, seconds and year, 
month and day display
OFF: Not displayed
LEVEL METERSets the Audio Level Meter display. 
ON, OFF
ZOOMSets the lens zoom value display. 
ON, OFF
CARD/BATTSets the remaining P2 card capacity and battery 
charge. 
ON, OFF
P2CARD REMAINDetermines how remaining P2 card capacity is 
displayed. 
TOTAL: Displays value for both cards. 
ONE-CARD: Indicates the remaining capacity of the 
card that is being recorded. 
OTHER DISPLAYSets display of other data. 
PARTIAL: Displays some of the data. 
ALL: Displays all data.
OFF: Not displayed
MENU BACKSelect whether to lower the transparency of the 
background to make menu text easier to read.
ON: Lowers background transparency. (However, the 
transparency of LCD SETTING and EVF SETTING is 
not lowered.)
OFF: Does not lower background transparency.
REC COUNTERSelects counter operation during recording. 
TOTAL: Provides a continuous count until reset by 
pressing the COUNTER RESET button. 
CLIP: Clears the count value at start of recording and 
counts time of recording. 
BATTERY SETUP screen
ItemSettingNotes
EXT DC IN SELSelects external DC power supply type. 
AC ADAPTER: AC adapter
BATTERY: Battery
BATTERY SELECTSets the battery type. 
PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14, HYTRON50, HYTRON140, 
DIONIC90, DIONIC160, NP-L7, ENDURA7, 
ENDURA10, ENDURA-D, PAG L95, BP-GL65/95, 
NiCd14, TYPE A, TYPE B
BATTERY MODESets near end. 
AUTO: Automatically selects one of the battery types 
selected in BATTERY SELECT. 
MANUAL: Manually sets the near end voltage.
PROPAC14 NEARSets the near end voltage for PROPAC14. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.5 V ... 15.0 V
TRIMPAC14 NEARSets the near end voltage for PROPAC14. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.4 V ... 15.0 V
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ItemSettingNotes
HYTRON50 NEARSets the near end voltage for HYTRON50. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.4 V ... 15.0 V
HYTRON140 NEARSets the near end voltage for HYTRON140. 
(Adjustable in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.1 V ... 15.0 V
DIONIC90 NEARSets the near end voltage for DIONIC90. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.7 V ... 15.0 V
DIONIC160 NEARSets the near end voltage for DIONIC160. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.3 V ... 15.0 V
NP-L7 NEARSets the near end voltage for NP-L7. (Adjustable in 0.1 
V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.6 V ... 15.0 V
ENDURA7 NEARSets the near end voltage for ENDURA7. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.4 V ... 15.0 V
ENDURA10 NEARSets the near end voltage for ENDURA10. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.4 V ... 15.0 V
ENDURA-D NEARSets the near end voltage for ENDURA-D. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.4 V ... 15.0 V
PAG L95 NEARSets the near end voltage for  PAG L95. (Adjustable in 
0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.8 V ... 15.0 V
BP-GL65/95 NEARSets the near end voltage for BP-GL65/95. (Adjustable 
in 0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.4 V ... 15.0 V
NiCd14 NEARSets the near end voltage for NiCd14. (Adjustable in 
0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.5 V ... 15.0 V
NiCd14 ENDSets the end voltage for NiCd14. (Adjustable in 0.1 V 
units.)
11.0 V ... 13.1 V ... 15.0 V
TYPE A FULLSets the full voltage for TYPE A. (Adjustable in 0.1 V 
units.)
12.0 V ... 15.7 V ... 17.0 V
TYPE A NEARSets the near end voltage for TYPE A. (Adjustable in 
0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.7 V ... 15.0 V
TYPE A ENDSets the end voltage for TYPE A. (Adjustable in 0.1 V 
units.)
11.0 V ... 13.3 V ... 15.0 V
TYPE B FULLSets the full voltage for TYPE B. (Adjustable in 0.1 V 
units.)
12.0 V ... 16.0 V ... 17.0 V
TYPE B NEARSets the near end voltage for TYPE B. (Adjustable in 
0.1 V units.)
11.0 V ... 13.1 V ... 15.0 V
TYPE B ENDSets the end voltage for TYPE B. (Adjustable in 0.1 V 
units.)
11.0 V ... 12.8 V ... 15.0 V
NEAR END CANCELSets to cancel battery near end warning. ON, OFF.
ON, OFF
•   When set to ON, pressing the DISP/MODE CHK 
button stops the flashing of warning and tally lamps.
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CARD FUNCTIONS screen
ItemSettingNotes
SCENE FILEReads/writes scene files from/onto the SD memory 
card. 
FILE SELECT: Selects scene files (1 to 4).
READ: Reads the selected scene file (1 – 4) settings 
stored on the SD memory card.
WRITE: Saves the current scene file (1 – 4) settings to 
the SD memory card. 
TITLE RELOAD: Reloads title list.  •  
Not available when compiling to a clip 
in one-clip recording mode.
USER FILEReads/writes user files (files other than SCENE FILES) 
from/onto the SD memory card. 
FILE SELECT: Selects user files (1 to 4).
READ: Reads the user file (1 – 4) settings stored on 
the SD memory card.  
WRITE: Saves the current user file (1 – 4)  settings to 
the SD memory card. 
TITLE RELOAD: Reloads title list.  •  
Not available when compiling to a clip 
in one-clip recording mode.
SD CARD FORMATFormats SD memory cards. •  Not available when compiling to a clip 
in one-clip recording mode.
•   Setting data file operations may end in error during playback or when the menu option PC MODE is set to ON in the 
SYSTEM SETUP screen. Set the menu option PC MODE to OFF before making file operations.
LENS SETUP screen
ItemSettingNotes
SHADING SELECTSets one of the following shading compensation 
parameters. 
DEFAULT: Standard lens setting
USER1: User setting 1
USER2: User setting 2
USER3: User setting 3
OFF: Sets shading compensation to OFF. 
SHADING (USER)Selects whether or not to set shading parameters to 
SHADING SELECT USER 1, 2 and 3. •  
Not available in the following conditions.
-   When SHADING SELECT is set to 
DEFAULT or OFF.
CACDetermines whether or not to use the lens chromatic 
aberration compensation (CAC) function. 
ON: Uses CAC
OFF: Does not use CAC.
CAC PROPERTYDisplays currently used CAC file number and CAC file 
data loaded in the camera.
CAC CARD READLoads CAC file data from the SD card. •  Not available when compiling to a clip 
in one-clip recording mode.
CAC FILE DELETEDisplays a list of CAC files loaded in the camera and 
delete selected files.
CAC FILE INITReturns the CAC files loaded in the camera to their 
factory default settings.
IRIS ADJUST Forcibly sets the iris.
F2.8, F16
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OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
ItemSettingNotes
USER FILESaves user files to camera memory, loads them into 
camera memory or initializes them. (For details, refer 
to page 89.)
LOAD, SAVE, INITIAL
•  This does not affect options in the SCENE FILE 
screen.  •  
Not available in the following 
conditions.
-   When USB DEVICE mode is 
enabled.
-   When compiling to a clip in one-clip 
recording mode.
1394 CONTROLSelects the method the camera uses for controlling 
external devices connected to the DVCPRO/DV 
connector. (For details, refer to page 155.)
EXT: Controls only the external device, but does not 
transfer data to the camera for recording.  
BOTH: Controls both the external device and the 
camera, and also records. 
CHAIN: When there is no more space left for recording 
in the camera, recording is automatically made to the 
external device. 
OFF: No control •  
Not available in AVC-Intra mode and 
DVCPRO HD native mode.
•   Not available during interval, one-shot 
and loop recording.
1394 CMD SELDetermines how recording is stopped when the 
camera controls an external device connected to the 
DVCPRO/DV connector. 
REC_P: Engages REC/PAUSE status. 
STOP: Stops recording.  •  
Not available in AVC-Intra mode and 
DVCPRO HD native mode.
•   Not available during interval, one-shot 
and loop recording.
ACCESS LEDDetermines whether or not the P2 CARD ACCESS LED 
should light.
ON, OFF
ALARMSets the alarm sound output when an alarm occurs.
HIGH, LOW, OFF
CLOCK SETTINGSets the internal calendar (date)
For details, see [Setting Date and Time of Internal 
Clock] (page 29). 
TIME ZONESets the time difference relative to Greenwich Mean 
Time (GMT). 
–12:00 ... 0:00 ... +13:00
For details, see [Setting Date and Time of Internal 
Clock] (page 29).  •  
This setting cannot be initialized by 
performing the MENU INIT option and 
the INITIAL option in USER FILE.
GL PHASESelects the output signal whose phase is locked to 
the signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector in HD 
(1080i, 720P) mode. (For details, refer to page 73.)
HD SDI: The HD SDI is locked to the genlock input. 
COMPOSITE: The down-converted composite signal 
(VIDEO OUT or SDI OUT 480i (576i) signal) is locked 
to the genlock input.  •  
Not available when SYSTEM MODE is 
set to 480-59.94i (576-50i).
H PHASEAdjusts the horizontal phase when phase is locked to 
the signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector. 
–512 ... 0 ... +511 •  
Hold down the JOG dial button and 
turn it downwards or upwards and 
maintain this position to quickly 
change values.
SEEK SELECTSelects the position that is cued up when the FF or 
REW button is pressed while playback is paused.
CLIP: Start point of clips
CLIP&T: Start point of clips and text memo add points
MENU INITRestores all setting menu values including all scene 
files (F1 to F6) and the user file to their factory 
defaults. •  
Not available in the following 
conditions.
-   When USB DEVICE mode is 
enabled.
-   When compiling to a clip in one-clip 
recording mode.
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DIAGNOSTIC screen
ItemSettingNotes
VERSIONIndicates the version of the firmware used in this 
camera. 
A subscreen provides details on which firmware 
versions are used.
(Subscreen)
CAM SOFT: Camera microprocessor software
SYSCON SOFT: Software for system control 
microprocessor
P2CS BL2-1: Boot program 1 for P2 control 
microprocessor 
P2CS BL2-2: Boot program 2 for P2 control 
microprocessor 
P2CS KR: P2 control microprocessor kernel
P2CS AP: P2 control microprocessor application
VUP: System software used for updating all camera 
firmware
VUP FS: File system for updating the camera
CAM1 FPGA: Camera 1 FPGA configuration ROM
CAM2 FPGA: Camera 2 FPGA configuration ROM
CAM3 FPGA: Camera 3 FPGA configuration ROM
DM FPGA: Main FPGA configuration ROM
MODEL NAMEIndicates the model name of this camera. 
SERIAL NO.Indicates serial number of this camera. 
OPERATIONIndicates the time of the camera has been on.
OPTION MENU screen
Open this menu by holding down the DISP/MODE CHK button and when shootin\
g status appears press the front MENU 
button.  Use this function to check connection status during nonlinear e\
diting. 
ItemSettingNotes
1394 STATUSOpens the subscreen that shows 1394 status.
(Subscreen)
FORMAT: Format of input or output signals
RATE: Transfer rate of input or output signals
60/50: Signal system of input or output signals
CH: Channel of input or output signals
SPEED: Transfer rate of input or output signals
STATUS: Status of signals output or input via the 
IEEE1394 digital interface
VIDEO: Status of input or output video signals 
AUDIO: Status of input or output audio signals 
1394 CONFIGOpens a menu for configuring 1394 functionality. 
DFLT, 1-255
•   Use DFLT for normal operation. 
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Chapter8ConnectingtoExternalDevices

Chapter 8  Connecting to External Devices
Functionality Provided by Connections to USB 2.0 Connector
Connecting to a computer in USB 
device mode
A USB 2.0 connection to a computer or other device allows 
you to use P2 cards in the camera as mass storage.
Procedures for making connections to a 
computer
1 Connect aUSB cable tothe USB.0 connector. 
 NOTE
•  A USB 2.0 cable is not supplied with the AG-
HPX370P/AG-HPX371E. Use a commercially available 
USB cable (with shielding or other noise-reduction 
measures) that supports USB 2.0. 
•  The camera supports USB cable lengths up to 5 
meters. However, we recommend use of a USB cable 
shorter than 3 meters. 
USB.0Connector(DEVICE)
2 SetthemenuoptionPCMODESELECTinthe
SYSTEMSETUPscreentoUSBDEVICEand
setPCMODEtoON. 
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the 
menus] (page 129). 
PUSH  MENU  TO  EXIT 
REC SIGNALREC FORMATCAMERA MODESCAN REVERSEASPECT CONVSETUP
1080-59.94iCAMERAAVC-I100/60i60iOFF
PC MODE SELECTUSB DEVICE
SIDE CROP0%
SYSTEM MODE
S Y S T E M   S E T U P
 NOTE
You can use the menu option USER MAIN/USER1/
USER2 in the SW MODE screen to assign PC MODE 
settings to a user button.
Note that the USER button functions are not available 
when the menu is open.
To make a USB connection, you must first install the P2 
software on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer. Select 
the “AG-HPX370” driver. This USB driver supports only 
the Windows operating system. For details, refer to the 
installation manual. 
  NOTE
•   A USB driver must be installed on the computer. 
•   Use a computer that supports USB 2.0 since the camera 
supports only USB 2.0. 
•   Connect only one camera to a computer via USB. 
•   Do not remove P2 cards when the camera is connect to a 
computer via USB. 
•   In a USB connection, the P2 CARD ACCESS LED is on only 
when the card is accessed.
•   In USB device operation, recording, playback and clip 
thumbnail operations are not available.
•    When a USB device is running, the remaining capacity of P2 
cards is not indicated. Audio is not output through the SDI 
OUT or DVCPRO/DV connector and the AUDIO level meters 
do not appear.
•   The USB lamp on the camera lights during USB 
connection and USB DEVICE CONNECT appears in the 
center of the viewfinder. If a normal connection cannot 
be established, the USB lamp blinks and DISCONNECT 
appears in the viewfinder.
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3TerminatingUSBmode
Use one of the following three methods. 
•  Set the camera POWER switch to OFF. 
•   Set the PC MODE option in the SYSTEM SETUP 
screen to OFF. 
•   Press the USER button to which PC MODE has 
been assigned. 
USB host mode
This mode allows you to connect the camera to a hard 
disk drive that supports USB 2.0 to save card data, view 
thumbnails of the stored clips and write data back to P2 
cards. 
Switching to USB Host Mode
1 SetthemenuoptionPCMODESELECTinthe
SYSTEMSETUPscreentoUSBHOSTandset
PCMODEtoON. 
•  This engages the USB host mode. 
•   The USB LED on the camera lights in USB host 
mode and USB HOST CONNECT appears in 
the center of the viewfinder.  When a normal 
connection cannot be established with the hard 
disk, the USB LED flashes and DISCONNECT 
appears in the viewfinder. 
•   When PC MODE is assigned to a user button, 
press that user button to switch between USB host 
mode and normal mode. However, a user button 
cannot be used for switching in the thumbnail 
mode.
For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER 
Buttons] (page 61). 
2 Pressthe THUMBNAILbutton. 
•  The thumbnail screen opens. 
•   Make sure that USB HOST appears at the bottom 
right of the screen. 
•   When the camera is connected to a hard disk 
drive, the HDD icon appears at the top right of 
the screen. If the icon lights red this indicates that 
data cannot be copied to or from the hard disk. 
Check hard disk drive type. 
For details on hard disk drives, refer to [Thumbnail 
Screen] (page 111). 
  NOTE
The USB host mode allows playback of P2 cards but 
not recording of camera video or external input. 
And clips on the hard disk must be written back to a P2 
card before they can be played back. 
For details, refer to [Writing back data to P2 cards] 
(page 153). 
3 TerminatingUSBhostmode.
Use one of the following three methods.
• Set the camera POWER switch to OFF.
•  Close the thumbnail screen and set the menu 
option PC mode in the SYSTEM SETUP screen to 
OFF. 
•   Press the USER button to which PC MODE has 
been assigned *1.
*1   In thumbnail mode, pressing a user button will 
not terminate USB host mode.
Using USB host mode
Supportedharddisks
•  A hard disk drive that supports the USB 2.0 interface
•   P2 STORE (the optional AJ-PCS060G hard drive) 
  NOTE
•  This camera supports USB bus power (5 V, 0.5 A) but some 
hard disks may not be able to use USB bus power. Such hard 
disk drives should be provided with a separate power supply. 
• 
To prevent copying or formatting problems from occurring 
during connection to a hard disk drive, be sure that the 
camera’s battery is sufficiently charged or use the AC adapter.
•  Do not connect a hard disk to hubs or other connections 
that involve multiple units even if it is not powered on.  Do 
not connect other devices to the hard disk drive via a hub or 
other device.