How to connect to and use an External SSD - DC-GH6

Be sure to follow the below steps when connecting and removing the external SSD. If you do not perform the steps as shown, the external SSD may not be recognized or the external SSD or recording data may be corrupted.

1. Set [USB-SSD] to [ON].
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Custom Settings] → [SD Card] → [USB-SSD] → [ON]
2. Connect the camera and external SSD with the USB connection cable.
   • Use the USB connection cable supplied with the external SSD.
   • The USB-SSD icon is displayed on the screen when the camera recognizes the external SSD.

Removing the External SSD

1. Set [USB-SSD] to [OFF].
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Custom Settings] → [SD Card] → [USB-SSD] → [OFF]
2. Confirm that the USB-SSD icon on the screen changes to the card icon, then unplug the USB connection cable from the camera.

Notes

• It may take a while for the external SSD to be recognized.
• When [USB-SSD] is set to [ON], you cannot use a card even if a card has been inserted. To use a card, set [USB-SSD] to [OFF].
• [SSD] is displayed on the screen while writing to the external SSD.
• While the USB-SSD icon is being displayed on the screen, do not perform any of the following operations. The camera may operate incorrectly or the external SSD and recorded images may be damaged.
  • Disconnect the USB connection cable.
  • Remove the battery or disconnect the power plug.
  • Subject the camera or external SSD to vibration, impacts, or static electricity.

Format the external SSD with this camera before use.

• Press [MENU / SET] → [Custom Settings] → [SD Card] → [USB-SSD FORMAT]

Notes

• When an external SSD is formatted, all of the data stored in the external SSD is erased and cannot be restored. Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the external SSD.
• Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.
• Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.
• If the external SSD has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with the camera.

• An external SSD cannot be used when the optional DMW-BLF19 battery is being used.
• When [USB-SSD] is set to [ON], the following functions are not available:
  • Recording to cards, playing back pictures/videos recorded to cards
  • [Rec Quality] with a high frame rate video exceeding a recording frame rate of 60.00p
  • [Variable Frame Rate] exceeding a frame rate of 60 fps
  • [Copy]
  • [Double Card Slot Function]
  • [Auto Transfer] ([Bluetooth])
  • [USB]
  • [Firmware Update] ([Firmware Version])
• When an external SSD is connected, power is supplied from the camera, so the battery will be consumed faster. It is recommended to either have a backup battery ready, or to use the Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional) and DC Coupler (DMW-DCC17: optional).
• When not using the external SSD, turn [USB-SSD] [OFF].
  • When set to [ON], power is supplied from the battery of this camera to the connected device, so the battery will be consumed faster.
• Depending on the external SSD connected, a message indicating that it cannot be used may be displayed on the screen due to insufficient power and it may not operate.
  • We recommend using an external SSD whose operation has been confirmed by Panasonic.
  • Perform trial recording in advance to check that operation is correct.
• When the temperature of the camera rises when recording over long periods to an external SSD, for example, [Camera temperature high] appears blinking on the screen. If you continue to use the camera, a message indicating that the camera cannot be used is displayed on the screen and recording and HDMI output will be stopped. Wait for the camera to cool down and for the message indicating that the camera can be used again. When the message indicating that it can be used again is displayed, turn the camera off then on again.
• The camera cannot access the external SSD if the external SSD is protected by a password, etc. Check the settings of the external SSD before use.
• Do not use USB extension cables, USB conversion adaptors, or USB hubs.