Sony DCR-PC6E Service Manual page 43

Using a "Memory Stick"
– introduction
Using a "Memory Stick"
Terminal/
Write-protect tab/
•You cannot record or erase images when the
write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set
to LOCK.
•The position and shape of the write protect tab
may be different depending on the model.
•We recommend backing up important data.
•Image data may be damaged in the following
cases:
– If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the
power off or detach the battery for
replacement when the access lamp is flashing.
– If you use "Memory Stick"s near magnets or
magnetic fields such as those of speakers and
televisions.
•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from
coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section.
•Stick its label on the labelling position.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to
"Memory Stick"s.
•Do not disassemble or modify "Memory Stick"s.
•Do not let "Memory Stick"s get wet.
•Do not use or keep "Memory Stick"s in
locations that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the
sun or under the scorching sun.
– Under direct sunlight.
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.
•When you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put
it in its case.
"Memory Stick"s formatted by a
computer
"Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or
Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed
compatibility with this camcorder.
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Using a "Memory Stick"
– introduction
Inserting a "Memory Stick"
Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick"
slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing up
as illustrated.
Ejecting a "Memory Stick"
Slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the
arrow.
While the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder because
your camcorder is reading the data from the
"Memory Stick" or recording the data on the
"Memory Stick". Do not turn the power off , eject
a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack.
Otherwise, the image data breakdown may
occur.
If " MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is displayed
The "Memory Stick" may be corrupted. If this
occurs, use another "Memory Stick".
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Labelling position/
v
Access lamp/
"Memory Stick" slot/
MEMORY EJECT
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Using a "Memory Stick"
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Notes on image data compatibility
•Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s
by your camcorder conform with the Design
Rules for Camera File Systems universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/
D770) that does not conform to this universal
standard. (These models are not sold in some
areas.)
•If you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that is
used with other equipment, format it with this
camcorder (p. 138). However, formatting erases
all information on the "Memory Stick".
"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
•Windows and Windows Media are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•Real Player is either a registered trademark or
trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
•All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Furthermore, "" and "" are not mentioned in
each case in this manual.
Using a "Memory Stick"
– introduction
Using a touch panel
Your camcorder has operation buttons on the
LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly to
operate each function.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make
sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock)
position.
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
You can switch the memory playback/
memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/
CAM.
(3) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the
LCD screen.
(4) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation
buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(5) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE3. Operation
buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(6) Press a desired operation item.
Refer to relevant pages for each function.
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