Sd Cards - Sony PXW-Z280T Operating Instructions Manual

To execute formatting
Using Format Media (page 110) in the
Media menu, specify Media(A) (slot A) or
Media(B) (slot B), then select Execute.
A message is displayed while formatting is in
progress, and the access indicator is lit red.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears.
Note
• Formatting an XQD memory card erases all data on the
card, including protected video. The data cannot be
restored.
To use media formatted on the camcorder in the
slot of another device
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.

SD cards

By using an optional MEAD-SD02, you can
insert an SD card into an SxS memory card slot
and use it instead of an SxS memory card for
recording and playback.
For details about using an MEAD-SD02 Media
Adapter, refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the adapter.
For details about recording media and compatible
formats, see page 130.
Note
• High-speed playback (page 73) may not be properly
achieved with an SD card.
SDXC cards (exFAT only)
(Speed Class: Class 10)
Notes
• Not supported in modes other than exFAT mode.
• Do not use SDXC cards at the same time as other
memory cards. If different types of media are used at
the same time, the camcorder cannot switch cards
when the media becomes full.
• When recording in XAVC-I recording format or
shooting Slow & Quick Motion (page 43), an
unsupported media error may appear on the screen
indicating that normal recording is not possible,
depending on the SDXC cards used. The use of SxS
PRO+ memory cards is recommended.
• SDXC cards recorded using PMW series and PXW
series camcorders may not be supported, depending on
the camcorder model.
For details, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service
representative.
SDHC cards (FAT only)
(Speed Class: Class 10)
Note
• Not supported in exFAT and UDF modes.
Formatting (initializing)
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.
If an SD memory card that was formatted in a
format unsupported by this camcorder is inserted,
the message "Unsupported File System" is
displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
Format the media as described below.
To execute formatting
Using Format Media (page 110) in the
Media menu, specify Media(A) (slot A) or
Media(B) (slot B), then select Execute.
A message is displayed while formatting is in
progress, and the access indicator is lit red.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears.
Note
• Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card,
including protected video. The data cannot be restored.
To use media formatted on the camcorder in the
slot of another device
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
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