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The AXS-AR3 AXS Memory Card Reader supports ThunderboltTM 3 for high-speed transfer of data stored on AXS memory cards.
It also supports ThunderboltTM 3 daisy chain connections for connecting multiple units to achieve high-speed data transfer from multiple cards.
Notes on the AC adaptor
macOS High Sierra 10.13
macOS Mojave 10.14
macOS Catalina 10.15
macOS Big Sur v11.0 (Intel Mac)
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1809 and later)
Note
Correct operation on all computers is not guaranteed.
Lamp | Slot status |
Off |
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Lit green | Standby state. |
Lit blue | Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card. |
Flashing yellow |
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Flashing red |
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Lit white | Lamp lights white when the AC adaptor and Thunderbolt cable are connected to the unit. The lamp then turns off or changes color after approximately three seconds. →If the lamp does not light white or stays lit white, reconnect the Thunderbolt cable, inserting it straight. |
Flashing white slowly | The unit is set as a power-saving device. If a memory card cannot be recognized, disconnect and reconnect the Thunderbolt cable or use the update function of the utility software. |
Connecting to a computer
Notes
About daisy chain connection
The unit supports daisy chain connections. Up to six devices, including the unit, can be connected in daisy chain to the computer.
Note
Correct operation of all devices is not guaranteed.
Inserting an AXS memory card
Orient the memory card correctly, and fully insert it into the unit.
→ The unit is mounted on the computer.
Ejecting an AXS memory card
macOS: Move the disk icon of the AXS memory card to the Trash.
Windows 10: Click the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" icon displayed in the notification area of the taskbar, and click "Eject AXSXXXX".
→ For AXS memory cards, check that the access lamp is off, and then remove the memory card.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer/OS.
Symptom | Solution |
The removable disk icon is not displayed. |
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The AXS memory card cannot be accessed in the Finder or in File Explorer. | Check that the memory card is inserted correctly, and that an incompatible card is not inserted. |
The access lamp flashes when an AXS memory card is inserted. | Check that there is no dust or dirt adhering to the AXS memory card or connector. Remove any foreign matter and insert the memory card again. |
The unit does not operate correctly. | The unit may be affected by static electricity. Disconnect the power cord and connection cable, and then reconnect them. |
Supported AXS memory cards
Use Sony AXS memory cards.
Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards other than Sony cards.
For details on using AXS memory cards and usage-related precautions, refer to the instruction manual for the memory card.
Refer to "Before Using This Unit" for the specifications.
Install the following software to use the unit.
Software | OS | Function |
AXSM Drive Utility | Windows 10/macOS | Utility software for formatting AXS memory cards and AXS-AR3 version management. This software includes driver software for handling the unit with a computer. |
Check the Sony Professional products web site for information about software updates.
Sony Professional products web site homepage:
Japan https://www.sonybsc.com
All other countries https://pro.sony (click [Change Country, Region or Language] and select the region and language)
Operating environment
For details about the function of the software above and the operating environment, refer to the Help of the software.
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Printed in Japan
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Sony AXS-AR3 - AXS Memory Card Reader Operating Instructions
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