Types of“Memory Stick” media

Recording/Playback

“Memory Stick Duo”

media (with MagicGate)

 

“Memory Stick PRO

Duo” media

 

“Memory Stick PRO-HG

*

Duo” media

 

*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” media.

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.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) do not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media compliant product you use.

Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for):

If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing)

If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media near magnets or magnetic fields

It is recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.

Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing a memo area on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor.

When you carry or store “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, 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 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

Do not let “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media get wet.

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 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Do not use or keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 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” media adaptor

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

When inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor, make sure “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media are inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media all the way in. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction.

When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor on a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media adaptor is inserted into the device in the correct direction. If inserted in the wrong direction, the device may be damaged.

Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor without “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media attached into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device. Doing so may result in malfunctions of the device.

On “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

The maximum memory capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that can be used with your camcorder is 16 GB.

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