Sony DSC-TX7 Reference Guide

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A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of 
“Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. 
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.

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High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.

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“Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 
and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is 
copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires 
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera.

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[AVC HD 17M FH], [AVC HD 9M HQ], [MP4 12M] or [MP4 6M] movies cannot be recorded to 
internal memory or a Memory Stick other than a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

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This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer 
as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for 

“Memory Stick Micro” media.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media and the 

equipment used.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write 

operation

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” media 

Adaptor.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media to water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally 

swallow it.

• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot. 

Doing so will cause a malfunction.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

“Memory Stick” media type

Recording/Playback

Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)

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Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)

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MagicGate Memory Stick Duo

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Memory Stick PRO Duo

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Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

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