Portable Storage for Professional Video Cameras ● ● ● English 1P ~ 32P Deutsch 33P ~ 64P 한국어 65P ~ 94P User Guide Version 08/08 www.nextodi.
Thank you for purchasing this Nexto Video Storage product. Nexto Video Storage allows videographers to save footage from camcorders to a hard drive, without using a computer. The camcorder can then be used to record new data. NextoDI has optimized the performance of the Nexto Video Storage so that data transfers from camcorders to Nexto Video Storage more quickly than to other storage devices. Data stored on the Nexto Video Storage can later be copied to a computer.
1. Product Description 2. Contents of the Nexto Video Storage Package The Nexto Video Storage product allows videographers to save footage from camcorders to a hard drive, without using a computer. The camcorder can then be used to record new data. NextoDI has optimized the performance of the Nexto Video Storage so that data transfers from camcorders to Nexto Video Storage more quickly than to other storage devices. The Nexto Video Storage device uses a 2.5" Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive.
. Safety Instructions 3. Device Diagram Symbol Explanation Video Storage The flash icon in a triangle is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards such as electric shock. An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in this operating manual which absolutely have to be observed. The "hand" icon gives you special tips and notes on the operation. These safety instructions and warnings are essential to protect your personal safety, and to protect the device.
. The Nexto Video Storage Interface Unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is forbidden for safety reasons. • Never open the product (except to install a hard drive.) This device is not user serviceable. Turning the Nexto Video Storage On/Off Press the control key for more than 2 seconds in order to turn the Nexto Video Storage on or off. The device turns itself off automatically after approx. 30 seconds of inactivity. • Damaging the LiPo rechargeable may result in explosion or fire.
. The Built-in File Browser A simple file browser has been built in to search for, delete and copy files and directories on the hard drive. The Nexto Video Storage supports bi-directional copy. That is, you may copy files from the Nexto Video Storage’s hard drive to computers or other storage devices (such as USB drives). You may also copy files from memory cards or other devices to the Nexto Video Storage’s hard drive. You can select a file or folder for copy or delete.
. Using Nexto Video Storage with Professional Video Cameras Copying Files & Folders Directories or individual files can be copied via the file browser. You can decide, via the file browser, which directory or which file should be copied from memory slot (or “USB OTG” connection) onto the internal hard drive. Or, you can copy data from the internal hard drive onto a memory card or a USB flash drive.
. Using Nexto Video Storage with Camcorders and Other Devices How to Connect Nexto Video Storage via USB Cables to Professional Video Cameras 1. Connect the USB host connector cable to 2. Connect the standard USB cable to the the “USB OTG” port on the bottom of the USB connector cable and the camcorder. Nexto Video Storage unit. 3. Make sure your camcorder is charged, or connect it to AC power (a wall outlet). 4. Turn on your camcorder. 5. Turn on the Nexto Video Storage unit. 6.
Copying Data from Camcorder or Camera to the Nexto Video Storage using USB cable Copying Data from a USB Flash Drive or Card Reader USB Flash Drive or USB Card Reader 1. Connect the USB host connector cable to the “USB OTG” port on the bottom of the Nexto Video Storage unit. 1. Connect the USB host connector cable to the “USB OTG” port on the bottom of the Nexto Video Storage unit. 2. Connect your USB flash drive or USB card reader to the USB host connector cable. 2.
9. Using the Nexto Video Storage as a Hard Drive The Nexto Video Storage can be attached to your computer as an external hard drive. Two connection methods are supported. USB (Standard - A) 1. Connect to the computer’s USB2.0 port via the Nexto Video Storage "USB OTG” port and the USB cable. 2. Connect to the computer’s eSATA port via the Nexto Video Storage "eSATA" port and the eSATA cable The CF slot and the 4in1 memory card slot don’t work when connected to a computer.
10. Data Backup and Verification If the computer detects Nexto Video Storage correctly, a new drive named [NEXTODI] will appear in 'My Computer' (Windows users) or on your Desktop (MAC users). ● ● ● NEXTOVS DCIM 20080404.000 20080404.001 Back up data is stored in "NEXTOVS" folder. This folder is created automatically. Nexto Video Storage generates new folder for each memory card copy. The name of folder is determined by the shooting date. For example, 20081112.
Comparing Data on Memory Card to the Hard Drive Data The data on the memory card is compared with the data stored on hard drive. New Copy If the contents of the memory card are completely new, then Nexto Video Storage makes a new folder on hard drive, and copies memory card data to hard drive. Verify If the memory card was copied to Nexto Video Storage before and has not been changed, then Nexto Video Storage compares (verifies) the data.
11. Advanced Functions The Nexto Video Storage has seven advanced function menus, accessible from the Main Menu Main Menu ● Press the control key briefly to get to the main menu page. M e n u F u n c t i o n Main Menu Allow user to choose one of the seven functions below. Format Format internal hard drive. See chapter 13 for more details. Browse Built in simple file browser for searching, deleting and copying files and directories of the hard drive. See chapter 6 for more details.
If you select "Sync", the Nexto Video Storage will ask you the direction of copy. ● The "Quick test" takes about 1~2 minute for testing hard drive. This function uses S.M.A.R.T function provided by hard drive.
12. Charging and Installing Batteries Auto Verify On/Off If this option is "On" state, full verification will be automatically executed after the backup from memory card or USB device. Choosing this option doubles the copy/backup time. PwrOff : 30s S PwrOff : 30s F PwrOff : 30s A "LiPo" rechargeable battery is included in the Nexto Video Storage (lithium-polymer). This rechargeable battery does not have the so-called "memory effect", i.e.
13. Installing and Formatting a Hard Drive The Nexto Video Storage is sometimes delivered with a hard drive installed. If a drive is not included, or if the drive fails, or if you wish to install another hard drive, you may do so. You need a 2.5" Serial ATA hard drive; its installation height must not exceed 9.5mm. Supported hard drive capacity is up to 2,000GB. Nexto Video Storage does not support PATA or IDE hard drives. Disconnect all cables from the case. ● Remove the cover on the lower side.
● To re-partition/format the hard drive, press the control key ● After partitioning and the formatting. Nexto Video Storage indicates how much space is available at the top left corner of the display. Menu once to get to the menu ("S-Menu"). Menu Off Off ● By pressing the control key several times ("S - Next") you ● The readout "X-Copy Not Available" means that no data can be copied to the hard drive, but data can be copied to the computer through USB or eSATA.
14. Battery Disposal Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the following symbols: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead. You can return your batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge to any authorized disposal station in your area, in our stores or in any other store where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold. Do not dispose of used batteries in household trash. 15.
