Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

In Camera mode, you can check the time remaining for the SxS memory cards loaded in the card slots on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

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A:25min

B:50min

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The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes.

The remaining can also be checked in a meter format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (page 92).

Note

A icon appears if the memory card is write- protected.

Replacing an SxS memory card

•If the available time on two cards in total becomes less than 5 minutes, a message “Media Near Full,” flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards with those with sufficient space.

•If you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero, the message changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.

Note

Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card at maximum.

If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the message “Media Full” is displayed.

Restoring an SxS Memory Card

If an error occurs with data in a memory card for some reason, the card must be restored.

If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored is loaded, a message that prompts you to execute a restore operation is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

To restore a card

Select “Execute” by turning the jog dial or tilting the joystick then push the dial or joystick.

The restore operation begins.

During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is lit in red.

When restoration is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds.

If restoration fails

•A write-protected SxS memory card or one on which an error occurred cannot be restored. For such a card, a warning message is displayed.

Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in the message.

•An SxS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting.

•In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again.

Recording/playback during restoration

You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while restoration is in progress.

Preparations

Handling SxS Memory Cards 33