Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

bNotes

•If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, the functions may be limited regardless of the format of players and recorders.

Limitations on editing

You may find the following limitations when editing a tape produced by dubbing or editing using the HDV/DV Interface

(i.LINK) jack:

•Due to the difference in track pitch, you cannot record or edit on DV-formatted tapes using mini DVCAM video equipment.

•Depending on the DVCAM video equipment used, you may not be able to edit DVCAM formatted tapes if the audio recording mode is unlock mode. In this case, dub using audio/ video jacks.

About the “Memory Stick”

A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity.

You can use the following types of “Memory Stick” listed below on the camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. (See the list below for more details.)

Types of “Memory Stick”

Recording

/Playback

 

“Memory Stick Duo”

a

(with MagicGate)

 

 

 

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

a

 

 

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

a

•This product does not support high speed data transfer via a parallel interface.

•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.

•This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the “Memory Stick Micro.”

•Still image format: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint

Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.”

•A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

•Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick Duo” compliant product you use.

•You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered object, to the write-protect position.

•Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for, and may occur in the following cases:

–If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp is lit or flashing).

–If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields.

•It is recommended to make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.

•Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

•Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” 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 the “Memory Stick Duo.”•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.”•Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.

•Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it.

•Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations:

–Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer.

–Places under direct sunlight.

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