Instruction manual
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Cleaning the Recorder Connector / About “Memory Stick Duo”
 Appendix
Cleaning the Recorder 
Connector
Before cleaning the recorder connector, always check that 
the power supply is disconnected before proceeding.
If the recorder connector is dirty, there is increased risk of 
errors in the data transmission between the camera and the 
SR-R4. The recorder connector should be cleaned if any of 
the following conditions occurs.
• DOCK indicator is lit yellow or red.
• DIAGNOSIS indicator is lit red and the “CRCC Error 
occurred” message is displayed.
You will need the following items in order to clean the 
recorder connector: 
• Commercially available optical fiber cleaning swabs 
• 99.5% (or higher) pure alcohol 
1
Remove the SR-R4. If the SR-R4 was not connected, 
remove the connector cap from the recorder connector. 
2
Press the recorder connector using your finger 1, and 
open the protective shutter to expose the optical 
contacts. 
3
Dip an optical fiber cleaning swab in alcohol and 
gently wipe the whole optical contacts area about five 
times. 
• Always use alcohol only in well-ventilated areas 
away from heat or flame. 
• Wiping firmly may damage the optical fiber 
contacts. 
4
Release the connector’s protective shutter, and connect 
the SR-R4. If not connecting the SR-R4, reattach the 
connector cap. 
About “Memory Stick 
Duo”
Supported types of “Memory Stick”
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo.”
The camera operations have been checked using “Memory 
Stick” media up to 32 GB.
This camera is not compliant with high-speed data transfer 
with this type of “Memory Stick.”
Operations checked with:
MSX-M2GN
MSX-M1GST
MSX-M2GST
MS-HX8
MS-HX32
MS-MT2G
MS-MT4G
MS-MT16G
MS-MT32G
Note on data read/write speed
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the 
combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” 
compliant product you use.
Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with the label side facing left 
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot until it clicks and the 
access lamp lights in red. Check that the access lamp then 
goes off. 
If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some 
resistance when you insert it, the “Memory Stick Duo” 
may be turned around or upside-down. Do not force the 
“Memory Stick Duo” into the slot. Confirm the direction 
of the notch and arrow on the “Memory Stick Duo” before 
Note
Notes
Optical contacts
Note
Access lamp










