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3-4 Using a Memory Stick
Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR
On MagicGate
MagicGate is copyright-protection technology that uses
encryption technology.
Before using a Memory Stick
• You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect
tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK.
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
- If you remove the Memory Stick, or turn the power
off when the access lamp is lit or flashing
- If you use a Memory Stick near static electricity or a
magnetic field
• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into
contact with the terminal of the connecting section.
• Do not attach any material other than the supplied label
to the label space.
• Attach the label at the prescribed labeling position.
Make sure the label is attached at the labeling position
properly.
• Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to a Memory
Stick.
• Do not disassemble or modify a Memory Stick.
• Do not let the Memory Stick get wet.
• Do not use or keep a Memory Stick in locations that are:
- Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun
- Under direct sunlight
- Very humid or subject to corrosive gases
• When you carry or store a Memory Stick, keep it in its
case.
• The PCMCIA memory card supplied with the HDW-
500/F500 and the HDW-2000 series cannot be used with
the SRW-5000/5500.
During access to data
While data are being read from or written to the Memory
Stick, do not shake this unit or subject it to shock. Do not
turn off the power of the unit or remove the Memory
Stick. This may damage the data.
Notes
Terminal
Write-protect
tab
Labeling position
Memory Stick and are the trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
MagicGate Memory Stick and are the trademarks of
Sony Corporation.