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Handling SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.

About SxS Memory CardsUsable SxS memory cards

The following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO) can be used with this camcorder:

•SBP-8 (8GB)

•SBP-16 (16GB)

SBP-8 and SBP-16 comply with the ExpressCard standard.

•SxS and SxS PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Notes on using SxS memory cards

•Recorded data may be damaged or lost in the following situations:

—If you remove this media or turn off the power while formatting, reading or writing data.

—If you use this media in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

•Do not use or store this media in the following locations:

—Where recommended operating conditions are exceeded.

—Inside a closed car in summer; or in strong sunshine / under direct sunlight / near a heater, etc.

—Humid or corrosive location

•Verify the correct direction of insertion before use.

•When storing or carrying this media, put this media in the carrying case and lock it firmly.

Handling SxS Memory Cards

•We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you recorded.

•Do not apply a label sheet in places other than the label space. When applying the label sheet to this media, do not allow it to protrude from its proper location.

GB8 PRO SxS

Label space

•SxS memory cards to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. If a card is formatted using other device, it is regarded as of a different format, requiring repeated format operation on this camcorder.

(Formatting or deleting with the function of the camcorder does not completely delete data on this media. When transferring or disposing of this media, use a commercial data deleting software or destroy the actual body at you own responsibility.)

•Remove or reinsert the case card with the case opened properly.

For write protection

Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card to “WP” disables you to record, edit or delete data.