Sony Playback, Recording, (with MagicGate), “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, Types of “Memory Stick”, About the “Memory Stick”

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

Care and storage of the discs

•Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate.

•Clean the disc with a soft cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as they may cause a malfunction to the disc.

•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or leave it in a humid place.•When you carry or store the disc, put it in its case.

•When you want to write letters or marks, etc. on a single-sided disc, write only on the printed side using an oil-based marker with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen. Do not dry the surface by heating. You cannot write, or mark, on double- sided discs.

About the “Memory Stick”

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

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick,” with your camcorder.

However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder.

Types of “Memory Stick”	Recording/
	Playback
“Memory Stick Duo”	-
(with MagicGate)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”	a
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”	a*

*Your camcorder is not compatible with 8-bit parallel data transfer, but performs 4-bit parallel data transfer, which is used by a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

•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.”

•A “Memory Stick PRO 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 PRO Duo” and the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 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,” or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the access lamp is lit or flashing).

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

•It is recommended you 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 PRO Duo.”

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

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

•Keep the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” out of the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

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