Operating Instructions

Chapter 3 Preparation Preparing the memory card
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Inserting/removing the memory card
Inserting the memory card
The memory card to use with the unit should always be formatted on the unit. (l 38)
Formatting the memory card will erase all of the recorded data which cannot be restored.
1
Open the card slot cover.
2
Insert the memory card into the card slot.
Card slot 1 and card slot 2 can each insert one memory card.
With the label facing in the direction indicated in the diagram, push in until there is a click.
Do not force or apply excess force when inserting the memory card.
3
Close the card slot cover.
Removing the memory card
1
Open the card slot cover.
Confirm that the card access lamp is not flashing in orange.
Data is being written/loaded when the card access lamp is flashing in orange, so do not remove the memory card.
2
Press in the memory card further into the main unit and let go.
Pull the memory card straight out when it is released from the card slot.
3
Close the card slot cover.
Cautions when using or storing
Do not touch the connecting terminal section at the rear of the memory card.
Avoid high temperature and humidity.
Avoid water droplets.
Avoid charging with electricity.
Use or store the memory card with the card inserted into the unit and with the slot cover closed.
Formatting the memory card
Before recording with a memory card that is to be used for the first time in this unit, format it.
All data will be deleted when the card is formatted. Save any important data to a computer, etc. (l 167)
When using 2 memory cards, you must format both of the memory cards.
1
Select the [RECORDING] menu [FORMAT MEDIA] [SLOT1]/[SLOT2].
2
When the confirmation message is displayed, select [SET].
3
When the completion message is displayed, select [ ].
0 Do not turn this unit off or remove the memory card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock.
0 This function can be operated also by touching the LCD monitor.
0 It may take few seconds after closing the completion message until it can record.
A Card slot cover
B Label side
C Card slot 1
D Card 1 access lamp
E Card slot 2
F Card 2 access lamp
Format the cards using this unit. (Do not format using other devices, such as a computer, etc. Doing so may make the cards unusable in
this unit.)
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