Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued)

4-10 Handling data

Setting Data Using an SD memory card

An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications.

This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum state. Regarding SD memory cards, please see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 17).

4-10-1 Handling SD memory cards

An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before or after the power is turned on.

To insert an SD memory card

Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD memory card (optional accessory) into the SD memory card slot with the notch upward. Close the lid.

<Note>

An SD memory card must be inserted with the right side facing the slot. If the card is hard to insert, it may be reversed or upside down. Do not force it into the slot. Check the card before re-inserting it.

To remove the SD memory card

Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the BUSY lamp is not illuminated. Then, further depress the SD memory card towards the main unit. This releases the SD memory card from the insertion slot. Take hold of the SD memory card and remove it. Close the lid.

SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may be

zExposed to high temperatures/humidities;

zExposed to water droplets; or

zElectrically charged.

For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into the AJ-SPC700P with the lid closed.

4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card

To format an SD memory card, write settings data or read data on an SD memory card, navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/ WRITE> screen from the FILE page.

For an SD memory card formatted with a device that does not support SD standards, the message “FORMAT ERROR” appears at the upper right of the screen. In this case, reformat the card as follows. Note that the indication “FORMAT ERROR” does not disappear if the SD memory card is replaced with this menu page open. When the SD memory card is replaced, perform TITLE READ.

To format an SD memory card

<Note>

SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen. For more information, see [6-15 Formatting SD memory cards].

1Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE> screen.

2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the menu option CARD CONFIG.

3Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

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