— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction

The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite of the size, can store greater data than a floppy disk.

In addition to exchanging data between “Memory Stick” compatible equipment, you can also use a “Memory Stick” to store data as a type of detachable external recording media.

There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an ordinary “Memory Stick” and a “MagicGate Memory Stick” that is equipped with the MagicGate*1) copyright protection technology. You can use both types of “Memory Stick” with your camcorder. However, because your camcorder does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camcorder is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

In addition, you can also use “Memory Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO” with your camcorder.

All “Memory Stick” media operations are not necessarily guaranteed.

*1) MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

File formatStill image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is .JPG.

Exif *2) ver.2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible.

*2)Exif: Exif is a file format for still images, established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association(JEITA). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording.

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses and records picture data in the MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format. The file extension is .MPG.

Typical image data file name

Still image

101-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer.

To prevent from erasing images accidentallyRear part of the “Memory Stick”

Slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” to LOCK.

The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the model. A certain model doesn't have a write-protect tab on it.

Write-protect tab

Terminal

Notes on the “Memory Stick”Labeling position

Affix its label on the labeling position.

Be sure not to affix any labels other than the dedicated one on the “Memory Stick.”

Labeling position

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