Appendix

Supported Memory Cards and File Formats

Supported memory cards

This unit supports the following types of memory cards.

•“Memory Stick”

•“Memory Stick PRO”

•“Memory Stick Duo”

•SmartMedia card

•CompactFlash card

•SD Card

•MultiMediaCard

•xD-Picture Card

Supported file formats

The unit supports the following file formats. The maximum data size that can be read by the unit is 6,400 × 4,800 pixels.

•JPEG

JFIF 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 (baseline JPEG) Exif 2.2.1 compliant

DCF 2.0 compliant

•TIFF

Exif 2.2.1 compliant (RGB non-compressed)

•BMP

24-bit Windows format

(Some format versions may not be supported.)

Up to eight levels are supported for directories on a memory card, and up to 9,999 files can be handled with a single operation.

Notes on Using Memory Cards

Note

Sony bears no responsibility for damage to your memory card or data while using this unit.

“Memory Stick” types

“Memory Stick” is a removable, compact data storage card that can be used with digital still cameras and personal computers. Still images stored in a “Memory Stick” can be easily displayed, overwritten or deleted.

“Memory Stick” comes in two types: general purpose “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” using the MagicGate encryption technology to protect copyrighted material, referred to as “MagicGate Memory Stick”. This unit supports both types of “Memory Stick”. However, because this unit does not support the MagicGate standard,

material recorded with this unit is not protected by MagicGate.

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

Write-protecting “Memory Stick” data

In order to protect important data from accidental erasure, the “Memory Stick” has a write-protect switch. When the switch is in the left-hand position, data can be written to or deleted from the “Memory Stick”, and the “Memory Stick” can be initialized. When the switch is in the right- hand position, data in the “Memory Stick” can be read, but cannot be written. When inserting a “Memory Stick” into this unit in order to read data, slide the write-protect switch to the protected state.

Contacts

Write-protect switch

 

Not write-

Write-

 

protected

protected

LOCK LOCK

Label area

Note

The write-protect switch position and shape varies depending on your type of “Memory Stick”.

Reinitializing (formatting) “Memory Stick”

Before using your “Memory Stick” for the first time, make sure that you use your digital camera to format it. Formatting the “Memory Stick” with a device other than your digital camera may make data on the “Memory Stick” unreadable for the system.

Notes on using “Memory Stick”

•To use a “Memory Stick” insert it directly into the “Memory Stick” slot of the system. Do not insert the “Memory Stick” into a CompactFlash type adapter, as this may accidentally delete the data on the “Memory Stick”.

•Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.

•Data may be corrupted in the following cases.

–When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the system is turned off during read or write operation

–When the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

•Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick”.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.

50 Supported Memory Cards and File Formats