Sony Ultra Wide Converter For SEL16F28 and SEL20F28 - Manual (Page 28)

2. Preparation 28
Using a UTILITY SD/MS Card
The UTILITY SD/MS card is used for proxy
recording and storing/loading settings. It
is also used for future upgrades (software
update).
Supported SD/MS Cards
SDXC memory cards *
SDHC memory cards *
SD memory cards *
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” **
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” **
* Referred to collectively as “SD cards” in this manual.
** Referred to as “Memory Stick” media in this
document.
[Note]
Proxy recording is not supported on “Memory Stick”
media.
Inserting an SD/MS Card
1
Open the media cover of the card slot
section.
2
Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick”
media into the card slot with the label
facing right.
The access indicator (page 8) is lit red,
then goes off if the card is usable.
3
Close the media cover.
Ejecting an SD/MS Card
Open the media cover of the card slot section,
and lightly press the SD card or “Memory
Stick” media in to eject it.
[Notes]
ˎ ˎ If the camcorder is turned off or the SD card or
“Memory Stick” media is removed while the SD
card or “Memory Stick” media is being accessed,
the integrity of data cannot be guaranteed. All data
recorded on the card may be discarded. Always make
sure the access indicator is off before turning off the
camcorder or removing the SD card or “Memory Stick”
media.
ˎ ˎ Take caution to prevent the SD card or “Memory Stick”
media from flying out when inserting/ejecting the
card.
Formatting (Initializing) SD/MS
Cards
SD cards and “Memory Stick” media must be
formatted the first time they are used in the
camcorder.
An SD card or “Memory Stick” media to be
used with this camcorder must be formatted
using the format function of this camcorder.
1
Select Format Media (page 91) in the
TC/Media menu.
2
Specify Utility SD/MS, then select Execute.
A confirmation message appears.
3
Select Execute.
A message and progress status are
displayed while formatting is in progress,
and the access indicator is lit red.
When formatting is completed, a
completion message is displayed. Press
the SET button or multi-function dial to
dismiss the message.
[Note]
Formatting an SD card or “Memory Stick” media erases
all data. The data cannot be restored.
Checking the Remaining Capacity
You can check the remaining capacity on an
SD card or “Memory Stick” media on the Media
Status screen (page 14).
When shooting (recording/standby) with
proxy recording set to On, you can monitor the
remaining capacity of the SD card using the
remaining media indicators on the viewfinder
screen (page 10).
[Note]
A mark is displayed if the SD card is protected.
To use an SD card formatted on the
camcorder in the slot of another device
First, make a backup of the card, then reformat
the card in the device to be used.