Sony DCR-DVD105 User Manual

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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.
*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.
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses 
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint 
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file 
extension is “.JPG.”
• 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.
• 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.
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-
protect tab
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.
Notes on use
Image data may be damaged in the following 
cases. Compensation for damaged image 
data will not be made.
• 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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On handling a “Memory Stick”
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.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick 
Duo.” 
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media 
out of the reach of small children. There is danger 
that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory 
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot. 
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
About the “Memory Stick” (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 
Types of “Memory Stick”
Recording/
Playback
“Memory Stick”
(without MagicGate)
“Memory Stick Duo”
*1
(without MagicGate)
a
 
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick Duo”
*1
(with MagicGate)
a
*2*3
“MagicGate Memory Stick 
Duo” 
*1
a
*3
“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
*1
a
*2*3