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Protecting the Files on a Card

Lock Setting)

Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental erasure). (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Card is formatted.)

1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK]

>> [YES].

The [FILE LOCK] Menu is displayed.

2Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE], [MPEG4], [VOICE] or [TITLE] and press it.

3Turn the Jog Dial to select the file to be locked, and press it.

The selected file is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 is attached to the selected files.

Press the [PUSH] Dial again to cancel.

The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. (l50)

For other notes concerning this item, see page 50.

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Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card

Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. After the picture is deleted, it cannot be restored.

To Select and Delete Pictures

1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] >>

[ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION].

To erase a title, select [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION].

2Select the picture you wish to delete and press the [PUSH] Dial.

The frame around the selected picture flashes. To erase 2 pictures or more, repeat this step.

3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

A verification message appears.

4Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.

The selected picture is deleted from the Card.

If [NO] is selected, the picture selection is cancelled.

Do not erase voice data by using equipments other than this Movie Camera.

To erase 2 files or more, repeat 2-4 steps.

To Select and Delete All Pictures

1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] >>

[ERASE ALL PICTURES].

A verification message appears.

2Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.

All the pictures stored in the Card are deleted. A locked picture cannot be erased.

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Panasonic NV-MX8A Protecting the Files on a Card, Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card, Lock Setting

NV-MX8A specifications

The Panasonic NV-MX8A is a compact and sophisticated camcorder that was introduced in the early 2000s, positioning itself as an innovative device within the market of consumer-grade video equipment. Equipped with a range of advanced features, this model appealed to both amateurs and semi-professional videographers.

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