User guide

File Storage

PIX recorders format and write to an exFAT lesystem. The exFAT lesystem is readable and writ-

able by all major operating systems. 2.5” drive and CF storage devices to be used with the PIX

recorder must be formaed from the PIX recorder.

Formatting

To format a drive:

1. Make sure the CF or 2.5” drive to be formaed is connected to the recorder.

2. Open Setup Menu option File Storage

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Erase/Re-format.

3. Choose the appropriate Erase/Re-format sub-option for the drive to be formaed (SSD or

CF).

4. A conrmation dialog will appear: “All data will be erased. Continue?”. Turn the control

knob to select OK.

5. Use the displayed on-screen keyboard (or an external USB keyboard, if aached) to enter a

volume label for the drive, and then use the Control Knob to select OK to initiate the format.

Target Storage Device for Recording

The PIX recorder can record directly to approved CF or 2.5” drives. The Setup Menu option

File Storage

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Primary Drive controls which drive will be wrien to depending on which drives

are aached. When the primary drive is full, the PIX recorder can be congured to automatically

begin recording to the other drive or stop recording, with the Setup Menu option File Storage

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When Drive is Full.

Notes on automatic drive switching:

• If the drive that is set as the primary drive is not aached when the Record buon is pressed,

the PIX will record to the alternate drive (if present).

• In order for automatic switching to occur, the drive to be switched to must be aached and

mounted prior to hiing Record. Drives that are not mounted prior to hiing record will not be

available for automatic switching until recording is Stopped.

File Storage

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