Sdxc Cards - Sony PXW-X500 Operation Manual

3
Turn the MENU knob to select
[Execute], then press the knob.
A confirmation message appears asking you
whether to start formatting.
4
Turn the MENU knob to select
[Execute] on the confirmation message
screen, then press the knob.
Formatting begins.
During formatting, a message and progress state
(%) is displayed and the ACCESS indicator is lit
orange.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the
message.
Note
Formatting an XQD memory card erases all data on the
card, including protected video. The data cannot be
restored.
Connection between the camcorder and a
computer
Insert the recorded XQD memory card into a slot
in the camcorder, and connect the camcorder to a
computer using a USB cable.
To use a memory 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.

SDXC Cards

By using an optional MEAD-SD02 Media
Adaptor, you can insert an SDXC card into an
SxS memory card slot and use it instead of an SxS
memory card for recording and playback.
Compatible SDXC cards
SDXC cards (SD speed class: Class 10)
For details about using an MEAD-SD02 Media
Adaptor, refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the adaptor.
Notes
• High-speed playback may not be properly achieved
with an SDXC card.
• Slow motion recording using the Slow & Quick
Motion recording function cannot be used with an
SDXC card.
Formatting (initializing)
SDXC cards must be formatted the first time they
are used in the camcorder.
SDXC cards for use in the camcorder should be
formatted using the format function of the
camcorder. If a message appears when the SDXC
card is inserted into the camcorder, format the
SDXC card.
If an unformatted SDXC card or an SDXC card
that was formatted in a different specification is
inserted, a message asking for confirmation to
format media or a message notifying you that the
media has a different file system appears.
1
Select Operation >Format Media in the
setup menu.
2
Select Media(A) or Media(B).
3
Turn the MENU knob to select
[Execute], then press the knob.
A confirmation message appears asking you
whether to start formatting.
4
Turn the MENU knob to select
[Execute] on the confirmation message
screen, then press the knob.
Formatting begins.
During formatting, a message and progress state
(%) is displayed and the ACCESS indicator is lit
orange.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the
message.
Note
Formatting an SDXC card erases all data on the card,
including protected video. The data cannot be restored.
Connection between the camcorder and a
computer
Insert the recorded SDXC card into a slot in the
camcorder, and connect the camcorder to a
computer using a USB cable.
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