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Types of “Memory Stick” media
Recording/Playback
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media
“Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo” media
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This product does not support 8-bit parallel
data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data
transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media.
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.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted by
a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) do not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media compliant product you use.
Damaged or lost data may occur in the
following cases (the data will not be
compensated for):
If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, or turn off your camcorder while your
camcorder is reading or writing image files on
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while
the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing)
If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media near magnets or magnetic fields
It is recommended that you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing a memo area on “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media.
Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media or a “Memory Stick
Duo” media adaptor.
When you carry or store “Memory Stick PRO
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
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media.
Do not let “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
get wet.
Keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out of
the reach of small children. There is danger that
a child might swallow it.
Do not insert anything other than “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory
Stick Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Do not use or keep “Memory Stick PRO 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
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor
When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device,
be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor.
When inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor, make sure “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media are inserted facing in the correct
direction, then insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media all the way in. Note that improper use
may cause a malfunction.
When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor on a “Memory Stick” media compliant
device, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media adaptor is inserted into the device
in the correct direction. If inserted in the wrong
direction, the device may be damaged.
Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor without “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media attached into a “Memory Stick” media
compliant device. Doing so may result in
malfunctions of the device.
On “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
The maximum memory capacity of “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media that can be used with
your camcorder is 16 GB.
