Sony DCR-SR65 Maintenance and precautions, About the Memory Stick,  On a Memory Stick PRO Duo

Maintenance and precautions

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About the “Memory Stick”

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

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”	
(without MagicGate)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”	

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” *

*This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with “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 “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.

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

 If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO 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 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.

Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO 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 PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in the following locations.

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

Places under direct sunlight

Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases

On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor

When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong direction or insert it incompletely, it may cause a malfunction.

Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached. Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.

On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your camcorder is 8 GB.