About The "Memory Stick - Sony Handycam DCR-TRV380 Operation Manual

About the "Memory
Stick"
The "Memory Stick" is a new light and small
recording media which, despite its size, can
store more data than a floppy disk.
You can use following types of "Memory
Stick" on your camcorder. However,
appearance on the list does not guarantee the
operation of all types of "Memory Stick" on
your camcorder.
Types of "Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick Duo"
"MagicGate Memory Stick"
"MagicGate Memory Stick
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Duo"
"Memory Stick PRO"
"Memory Stick PRO Duo"
*1 Attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor before
inserting it into the camcorder.
*2 "MagicGate" is a copyright protection technology
that records and transfers the contents in an
encrypted format. Note that data that uses
"MagicGate" technology cannot be recorded or
played on your camcorder.
• Still image format: Your camcorder
compresses and records image data in the
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
format. The file extension is ".JPG."
• Movie format: Your camcorder compresses
and records picture data in the MPEG
(Moving Picture Experts Group) format. The
file extension is ".MPG."
• File names of still images:
– 101-0001: This file name appears on the
screen of your camcorder.
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on
the display of a computer.
• File names of movies:
– MOV00001: This file name appears on the
screen of your camcorder.
– MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears
on the display of a computer.
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Additional Information
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• On a "Memory Stick" formatted on a
computer: A "Memory Stick" formatted by
the Windows OS or using Macintosh
computers does not have guaranteed
compatibility with your camcorder.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the "Memory Stick" and
"Memory Stick" compliant product you use.
To prevent accidental erasure of images
Slide the write-protect tab on the "Memory
Stick" to the write-protect position.
The position and shape of the write-protect tab
may be different depending on the model.
Back of the "Memory Stick"
Terminal
Notes on use
Image data may be damaged in the following
cases. Compensation for damaged image data
will not be made.
– If you eject the "Memory Stick," turn the
power off on your camcorder, or remove the
battery pack for replacement while your
camcorder is reading or writing image files
on the "Memory Stick" (while the access
lamp is lit or flashing).
– If you use the "Memory Stick" near magnets
or magnetic fields.
It is recommended you take a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
On handling
Keep the following notes in mind when
handling a "Memory Stick."
• When you carry or store a "Memory Stick,"
put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to
come into contact with the terminal.
Write-protect tab
Labeling area
Attach the label within
the designated labeling
area.