8Using SD/SDHC memory cardsYou can use SD and SDHC memory cards (theterm “SD memory card” is used for both hereafter)to save and load SCENE files and USER files, andto upload clip meta data. (Page 54)Installing and removing the SDmemory cardInstallation1 Lift up the viewfinder, press the side of thecard slot cover (A), and slide the cover (B)to open it. Insert the card while making sure it isoriented in the proper direction.2Access lamp Close the card slot cover.Removal1 Open the card slot cover, and check thatthe access lamp is not lit. Press the card further into the unit, graspthe card, and then remove. Close the card slot cover.Formatting SD memory card1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 18) Press the mode button and set it to MCRmode (the MCR lamp lights). Press the MENU button. On the menu, select OPERATION, FORMATand then SD CARD. (Page 67)Select EXIT to cancel the formatting.•THUMBNAILOPERATIONPROPERTYMETA DATAEXITDELETEFORMATREPAIR CLIPRE-CONNECTIONEXCH.THUMBNAILEXITSLOT1SLOT2SD CARDEXIT5 Select YES on the confirmation screen.The selected SD memory card is formatted.You can also format from the SD CARDFORMAT option on the CARD FUNCTIONSscreen. (Page 109)With SDHC cards, 32 KB of capacity will havebeen used.Cautions in using SD memory cardsSD memory cards used with the AG-HPX172ENshould conform to SD or SDHC standards. Besure to format cards using the AG-HPX172EN.SD memory cards with the following capacity canbe used for the AG-HPX172EN.SD (from 8 MB to GB):8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GBSDHC ( GB to 16 GB):4 GB 8 GB 16 GBFor the latest information not available in theOperating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Deskat the following Web sites.https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/SD memory cards must not be used or stored inan environment where they may be Exposed tohigh temperatures/humidities;Exposed to water droplets; orElectrically charged.Be sure always close the cover when using anSD memory card.See also “Checkpoints for using memory cards”on Page 122.•••••••
