Sony PXW-X160, Operating Manual

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Using a UTILITY SD card 26
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When you use an SD card with this camcorder, it
must be formatted using the format function of
this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an SD card if a
caution message is displayed when you mount it.
Using “Format Media” (page 80) in the
Media menu, specify “SD Card” then select
“Execute.” On the confirmation message,
select “Execute” again.
The in-progress message and status bar are
displayed, and the access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is complete, a completion
message is displayed. Press the SEL/SET dial to
hide the message.
Notes
• All the data is erased when a memory card is
formatted, and the data cannot be restored.
The remaining time can be checked on the media
status screen
(page 13) .
Notes
• A icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
Formatting an SD card
Checking the Remaining Time