Sony Dcr-hc96 User Manual

DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96

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A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable 
IC recording medium with a data capacity 
that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” 
which is about the half size of a standard 
“Memory Stick” in your camcorder. 
However, appearance on the list below does 
not guarantee the operation of all types of 
“Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder.

• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses 

and records image data in the JPEG (Joint 
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file 
extension is “.JPG.”

• Movie format: Your camcorder compresses and 

records picture data in the MPEG (Moving 
Picture Experts Group) format. The file 
extension is “.MPG.”

• File names of still images:

– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the 

screen of your camcorder.

– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on 

the display of a computer.

• File names of movies:

– MOV00001: This file name appears on the 

screen on your camcorder.

– MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on 

the display of a computer.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a 

computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have 
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

• Data read/write speed may vary depending on 

the combination of the “Memory Stick” and 
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.

You can prevent accidental erasure of 
images when you slide the write-protect tab 
on the “Memory Stick Duo” with a small 
tapered object, to the write-protect position.

Damaged or lost image data will not be 
compensated for, and may occur in the 
following cases:

• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the 

power off on your camcorder, or remove the 
battery pack for replacement while your 
camcorder is reading or writing image files on 
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp 
is lit or flashing).

• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near 

magnets or magnetic fields.

It is recommended you make a back-up of 
important data on the hard disk of a 
computer.

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Keep the following in mind when handling 
a “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Be careful not to apply excessive force when 

writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick 
Duo.”

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory 

Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” 

put it in its case.

• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come 

into contact with the terminals.

• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the 

“Memory Stick Duo.”

Types of “Memory Stick”

Recording/
Playback

“Memory Stick” 
(without MagicGate)

–

“Memory Stick Duo” 
(without MagicGate)*

1

a

“MagicGate Memory Stick”

–

“Memory Stick Duo” 
(with MagicGate)*

1

a*

2

*

3

“MagicGate Memory Stick 
Duo” *

1

a*

3

“Memory Stick PRO”

–

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *

1

a*

2

*

3

*

1

A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of 
a standard “Memory Stick.”

*

2

The types of “Memory Stick” that support high 
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer 
varies depending on the device to be used.

*

3

 “MagicGate” is a copyright protection 
technology that records and transfers the 
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data 
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be 
recorded or played on your camcorder.