Handling SxS Memory Cards
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• Use this camcorder to format SxS memory
cards that will be used with this camcorder.
When memory cards are formatted on another
unit, the format is regarded as an invalid format,
making it necessary to format the memory cards
again.
However, note that the format and delete
functions of this camcorder do not completely
remove data from memory cards. Before
discarding or disposing of a memory card, erase
it using commercial data erasure software, or
physically destroy it. Sony cannot be
responsible for any failure to erase data
completely.
• Clip operations may not be possible when the
remaining capacity of the media is low. In this
case, use a computer to delete unneeded files
and try again.
• Open the memory card case completely before
storing a card in the case or removing a card
from the case.
Preventing accidental erasure
You can prevent accidental recording, editing,
and deletion of data on an SxS memory card by
setting the write protect switch to the WP side.
Note
Do not touch the write protect switch while an SxS
memory card is loaded in a card slot. Eject the card
before setting the write protect switch.
To load SxS memory cards
1
Slide the cover to the left to open.
2
Insert an SxS memory card into a card
slot.
The ACCESS lamp lights in orange, and then
lights in green to indicate that the memory
card is usable.
3
Close the cover.
ACCESS lamp status indications
Card slots A and B each have an ACCESS lamp
to indicate the slot status.
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Write protect switch
Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory
Cards
Lamp
Slot status
Lights in orange
Accessing the SxS memory card
(lights during data reading and
writing)
Lights in green
Standby (the loaded SxS
memory card is ready for
recording or playback)
Not lit
• No SxS memory card is loaded.
• An unusable card is loaded.
• An SxS memory card is loaded,
but the other slot is selected.
Insert with the label
side facing right.
