Sony HDR-UX20E User Manual

A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable 
IC recording medium with a large data 
capacity.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” 
which is about the half size of a standard 
“Memory Stick,” with your camcorder. 
However, we do not guarantee the 
operation of all types of “Memory Stick 
Duo” on your camcorder. 

* This product is not compatible with 8-bit 

parallel data transfer, but it supports 4-bit 
parallel data transfer the same as with “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo.”

• This product cannot record or play data that uses 

“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a 
copyright protection technology that records and 
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.

• A “Memory Stick PRO 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 PRO 
Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” compliant 
product you use.

• Damaged or lost data may occur in the 

following cases (the data will not be 
compensated for):
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” or 

turn off your camcorder while your camcorder 
is reading or writing image files on the 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the access 
lamp is lit or flashing).

– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near 

magnets or magnetic fields.

• It is recommended you make a back-up of 

important data on the hard disk of a computer.

• Be careful not to apply excessive force when 

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

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

Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo 
adaptor.

• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO 

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 PRO Duo.”

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory 

Stick PRO Duo.”

• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get 

wet.

• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO 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 PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo 
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO 

Duo” in the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature, 

such as a car parked outside in the summer.

– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or 

subject to corrosive gases.

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• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a 

“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to 
insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a 
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 

into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in 
the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. 
Note that improper use may cause a 
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo 
adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be 
damaged.

• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor 

without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached. 
Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.

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• Up to 8 GB of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or 

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are confirmed to 
be able to be used with your camcorder.

Types of “Memory Stick”

Recording/
Playback

“Memory Stick Duo”
(with MagicGate)

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“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

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