Sony HDR-XR100 User Manual

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Preventing data on the 

internal hard disk from 

being recovered

[ EMPTY] allows you to write 

unintelligible data onto the internal hard 

disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may 

become more difficult to recover any 

original data. When you dispose of or 

transfer the camcorder, it is recommended 

that you perform [ EMPTY].

Notes

If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are 

deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, 

they should be saved (p. 66, see Operating 

Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY].

You cannot perform [ EMPTY] 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.

While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply 

any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.

1

   

Connect the AC Adaptor to the 
DC IN jack on the camcorder and 
the wall outlet (wall socket).

2

   

Open the LCD screen to turn on 
your camcorder.

3

   

Touch   (HOME)  

 

(MANAGE MEDIA)  [MEDIA 
FORMAT]  [HDD].

The [ FORMAT] screen appears.

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4

   

Touch [EMPTY].

The [ EMPTY] screen appears.

5

   

Touch [YES]  [YES]  

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Notes

The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is 

as follows;

HDR-XR100/XR101: about 80 minutes

HDR-XR200/XR200V: about 120 minutes

If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while 

[Executing…] appears, be sure to complete the 

operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] 

or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder 

next time.

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