Memory Stick" Operations; Except Dcr-Trv16; Using A "Memory Stick" - Introduction - Sony DCR-TRV Operating Instructions Manual

— "Memory Stick" Operations —
Using a "Memory Stick" – Introduction

– Except DCR-TRV16

You can easily record and playback images on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your
camcorder. You can also do the following operations:
– Reading the image from the tape to the "Memory Stick" or from the "Memory Stick"
to the tape
– Importing images recorded on your camcorder to your computer
– Deleting images, protecting images, placing a print mark onto images
On file format
Still image (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Moving picture (MPEG)
Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).
Typical image data file name
Still image
100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.
Moving picture
MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.
Using a "Memory Stick"
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 on the hard disk of your computer.
• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
– If you eject the "Memory Stick" or turn the power off during reading or writing.
– If you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic fields.
• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the terminal.
• Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling 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 become 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.
Terminal
Labeling position
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