Deleting All Data From The Memory Card Completely - Sony XDCAM PXW-X70 Operating Manual

Deleting all data from the memory card
completely
If a memory card is used repeatedly,
garbage data accumulate which may
prevent the image data from being written
at the fixed speed. In this case, recording
may stop suddenly.
If this happens, empty the memory card to
avoid the writing error. Emptying the
memory card can erase more data than
ordinary formatting.
b Notes
• If you perform this operation, all stored data are
deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,
you should save them before the operation.
• You cannot perform this operation unless you
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
• Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your
camcorder during this operation.
1
Connect your camcorder to the
wall outlet (wall socket) using the
AC Adaptor AC-L200D (supplied)
(p. 21).
2
Press the MENU button.
3
Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,
then select
[MEDIA FORMAT].
4
Select the recording media to be
formatted.
The format screen appears.
(OTHERS) t
5
Touch [Empty] t
b Notes
• It may take from several minutes to several
hours to empty recording media, depending on
the capacity. You can check the actual time
required on the LCD screen.
• If you stop the operation while [Executing...] is
displayed, be sure to complete the operation by
performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or emptying
before you use the recording media next time.
z Tips
• To prevent a data write error from occurring on
the recording media, empty the media data from
the camcorder before you start recording. By
deleting all data using the [Empty] operation
instead of the ordinary [MEDIA FORMAT]
operation, you can minimize potential media
write errors that might occur when recording.
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