Formatting (Initializing) Sd Cards; Checking The Remaining Capacity; Using The Xdca-Fs7; Attaching The Xdca-Fs7 - Sony PXW-FS7 Operating Instructions Manual

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

SD cards must be formatted the first time they are
used in the camcorder.
SD cards for use in the camcorder should be
formatted using the format function of the
camcorder. If a message appears when the SD
card is inserted into the camcorder, format the SD
card.
Select Format Media (page 79) >SD Card in
the Media menu, then select Execute. When
a confirmation message appears, select
Execute again.
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 SEL/SET dial to
dismiss the message.
Note
Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The
card cannot be restored.

Checking the Remaining Capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD
card on the Media Status screen (page 17).
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.

Using the XDCA-FS7

You can add functions to the camcorder, such as
a V-shoe battery or external sync signal, by
attaching an XDCA-FS7 Extension Unit (option)
to the camcorder.

Attaching the XDCA-FS7

Notes
• The camcorder battery pack cannot be used when an
XDCA-FS7 unit is attached to the camcorder. You
must attach a battery pack to the XDCA-FS7 or
connect an external power supply.
• Attach/remove the XDCA-FS7 while the camcorder is
turned off.
1
Remove the battery pack (page 18)
attached to the camcorder.
2
Remove the cover of the extension unit
connector section.
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