Sony PMW-RX50 Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Recording/playback during formatting
You can perform recording or playback using the
memory card in the other card slot while
formatting is in progress.
If formatting fails
A write-protected memory card or memory card
that cannot be used with this recorder will not be
formatted. Replace the card with an appropriate
SxS memory card, as per the instructions in the
message.
Notes
• All the data, including recorded pictures and setup
files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.
• Use only SxS memory cards that were formatted using
the recorder's formatting function. Memory cards
formatted on other devices will be recognized as a
different format, and reformatting on the recorder will
be required.
Recorder and computer connection
Connect the recorder to a computer using a USB
cable, and insert a memory card recorded on an
XDCAM/XDCAM EX series device in the
recorder's memory card slot.
Checking the remaining time available
for recording
While recording or in standby mode, you can
check the time remaining for the memory cards
loaded in the card slots on the LCD monitor (page
9).
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is displayed in
time units of minutes.
The remaining can also be checked in a meter
format on the Battery/Media status screen (page
44).
Note
A icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
Replacing a memory card
• If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, a message "Media
Near Full," flashing of the tally lamps, and a
beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards
with those with sufficient space.
• If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to "Media Full," and recording stops.
14 Using SxS Memory Cards
Note
Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one
memory card at maximum.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the
remaining time indication becomes "0," and the message
"Media Full" is displayed.
Restoring a memory card
If an error occurs with data in a memory card for
some reason, the card must be restored.
If a memory card that needs to be restored is
loaded, a message that prompts you to execute a
restore operation is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
To restore a card
Select "Execute," then push the SEL/SET button.
When restoration is completed, the completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
If restoration fails
• A write-protected memory card or one on which
an error occurred cannot be restored. For such a
card, a warning message is displayed. Release
the write protection or replace the card, as per
the instructions in the message.
• A memory card on which an error occurred may
become usable again through repeated
formatting.
• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be
restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes
possible again.
• The following operation may restore a memory
card for which the message "Could not Restore
Some Clips" is repeatedly displayed each time
you try the restoration process:
1
Copy necessary clips to another memory
card, using the copy function (page 39) of the
recorder or the dedicated application
software (page 10).
2
Format the problem memory card, using the
format function of this recorder.
3
Copy the necessary clips back to the memory
card.
Recording/playback during restoration
You can perform recording or playback using the
memory card in the other card slot while
restoration is in progress.
Note
For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure
to use this unit. Media recorded with a device other than