Using Sxs Memory Cards; About Sxs Memory Cards; Inserting Sxs Memory Cards; Removing An Sxs Memory Card - Sony PXW-Z280T Operating Instructions Manual

Using SxS Memory
Cards
This camcorder records audio and video on SxS
memory cards (sold separately) inserted in the
card slots.

About SxS memory cards

Supported memory cards
Use the following Sony SxS memory cards.
Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards
other than the following cards.
SxS PRO+ series
SxS PRO series
SxS-1 series
These cards comply with the ExpressCard
standard.
For details on using SxS memory cards and usage-
related precautions, refer to the instruction manual
for the SxS memory card.
For details about recording media and compatible
formats, see page 130.
Notes
• When recording XAVC-I 3840×2160P, use SxS PRO+
memory cards.
• When recording in XAVC-I recording format or
shooting Slow & Quick Motion with SxS PRO or
SxS-1 memory cards, an unsupported media error may
appear on the screen indicating that normal recording
is not possible. The use of SxS PRO+ memory cards is
recommended.

Inserting SxS memory cards

1
Open the cover of the card slot block.
2
Insert the SxS memory card with the
SxS label facing to the right.
The access lamp (page 10) lights in red, then
changes to green once the memory card is
ready for use.
3
Close the cover.
Note
• The memory card, memory card slot, and image data
on the memory card may be damaged if the card is
forced into the slot in the incorrect orientation.

Removing an SxS memory card

1
Open the cover of the card slot block,
and press the EJECT button.
The EJECT button pops out.
During recording, this will stop the
recording.
2
Press the EJECT button again to
remove the card.
Notes
• If the camcorder is turned off or the memory card is
removed while the memory card is being accessed, the
integrity of data on the card cannot be guaranteed. All
data recorded on the card may be discarded. Always
make sure the access indicator is green or off before
turning off the camcorder or removing the memory
card.
• An SxS memory card removed from the camcorder
after recording ended may be hot. This is not a
malfunction.
Switching between SxS memory
cards
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card
slots A and B, you can switch the card used for
recording by pressing the SLOT SELECT button
(page 10).
If a card becomes full during recording, the
camcorder automatically switches to the other
card.
Note
• The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during
playback. The memory cards are not switched even if
you press the button. The button is enabled while the
thumbnail screen (page 72) is displayed.
Formatting (initializing) an SxS
memory card
If an SxS memory card is not formatted, or was
formatted in another format, the message
"Unsupported File System" is displayed on the
LCD/viewfinder screen.
Format the card using the following procedure.
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