Sony DSR-450WSL User Manual

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About a “Memory Stick”

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“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile 
IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data 
capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is 
specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data 
among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is
removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external 
data storage.
“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size 
and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to 
a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter, “Memory Stick Duo” 
turns to the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus 
can be used with products compliant with standard 
“Memory Stick”.

“Memory Stick” is available in the following four types to 
meet various requirements in functions.

“Memory Stick-R”
Stored data are not overwritten. You can write data to 
“Memory Stick-R” with “Memory Stick-R” compatible 
products only. Copyright protected data that requires 
MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be 
written to “Memory Stick-R”.

“Memory Stick”
Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data 
that requires the MagicGate copyright protection 
technology.

“MagicGate Memory Stick”
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection 
technology.

“Memory Stick-ROM”
Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on 
“Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the pre-recorded data.

You can use a “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory 
Stick” with your product.

You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your product. 

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.

What is MagicGate?
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses 
encryption technology.

• When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention 

switch to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or 
erased.

• Data may be damaged if:

- You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit 

while it is reading or writing data.

- You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to 

the effects of static electricity or electric noise.

• We recommend that you make a backup copy of 

important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”.

• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to 

the “Memory Stick” labelling position.

• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the 

labelling position.

• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.
• Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with 

anything, including your finger or metallic objects.

• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that 

is:
- Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun
- Under direct sunlight
- Very humid or subject to corrosive substances

If the access indicator is turned on or is flashing, data is 
being read from or written to the “Memory Stick”. At this 
time, do not shake the computer or product or subject them 
to shock. Do not turn off the power of the computer and 
product or remove the “Memory Stick”. This may damage 
the data.

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Write-protect tab

Labelling position