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A “Memory Stick” media is a compact,
portable IC recording medium with a large
data capacity.
You can use the following types of
“Memory Stick” media listed below on the
camcorder. However, we do not guarantee
the operation of all types of “Memory
Stick” media on your camcorder. (See the
list below for more details.)
• This product does not support high speed data
transfer via a parallel interface.
• This product cannot record or play data that uses
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation
for the “Memory Stick Micro” media.
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo”
media and “Memory Stick Duo” media
compliant product you use.
• You can prevent accidental erasure of images
when you slide the write-protect tab on the
“Memory Stick Duo” media with a small
tapered object, to the write-protect position.
• Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
– If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo” media,
turn the power off on your camcorder, or
remove the battery pack for replacement
while your camcorder is reading or writing
image files on the “Memory Stick Duo”
media (while the access lamp is lit or
flashing).
– If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” media
near magnets or magnetic fields.
• It is recommended to make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” media or a “Memory Stick Duo”
media adaptor.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo”
media, put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo” media.
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” media get
wet.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo”
media in the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases.
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On the “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with
a “Memory Stick” media compliant device,
make sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media
into a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor,
make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” media is
inserted facing in the correct direction, then
insert it all the way in. Note that improper use
may cause a malfunction. Also, if you force the
“Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory
About the “Memory Stick” media
Types of “Memory Stick” media
Recording
/Playback
“Memory Stick Duo” media
(with MagicGate)
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“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
a
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media
a
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
