Preparing the memory card

Memory cards supported by the unit (As of August 2022)

Type of the memory card	Recording capacity
SDHC memory card	4 GB to 32 GB
SDXC memory card	48 GB to 128 GB

Operation is not guaranteed for any memory cards other than the above.

The following memory cards cannot be used because they do not comply with the SD standards.

– A memory card with 4 GB or more without the SDHC logo

– A memory card with 48 GB or more without the SDXC logo

This unit supports the following memory cards:

– SDHC/SDXC memory cards that conform with the UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard

Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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The memory card to use differs depending on the file format and the recording format.

Use memory cards compatible with the Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

The recording may stop suddenly when a memory card not compatible with the required Speed Class is used.

Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed specification regarding continuous writing. Check the display on the label and other information on the memory card.

File format	Recording bit rate or recording function	Supported memory cards and Speed Classes	Example of card display
MOV/MP4	200 Mbps, 150 Mbps, 100 Mbps, Super slow recording, VFR recording	SDXC memory card with UHS Speed Class 3
MOV/MP4	72 Mbps, 50 Mbps	SDXC memory card with UHS Speed Class 1 or better SDXC memory card with Speed Class 10
AVCHD	All	SDHC/SDXC memory card with Speed Class 4 or better

When the file format is MOV or MP4

SDXC memory cards can be used. SDHC memory cards cannot be used.

Preventing unintentional erasing

Writing, erasing and formatting data is prohibited by setting the write-protection switch of the memory card to the LOCK side.

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(A) Write-protection switch

Status of the card access lamp and memory card

Card access lamp	Memory card status
Orange (illuminated)	Recording target	Both loading/writing are permitted. Current recording target.
Green (illuminated)	Recording possible	Both loading/writing are permitted.
Orange (flashing)	Accessing card	Loading/writing are currently being performed.
Orange (rapidly flashing)	Recognizing memory card	The memory card is being recognized.
Orange (rapidly flashing)	Error	An error has occurred. This will flash even if the memory card is not inserted when an error has occurred.
Green (slowly flashing)	No remaining recording capacity	No recording capacity left on the memory card. Only loading is possible.
	Write-protected	The write-protection switch of the memory card is set to the LOCK side.
	Recording not possible	It cannot record with the recording format that is currently set. Change the recording format or use a memory card compatible with the recording format to record.
Off	No memory card inserted	A memory card has not been inserted.
	Illegal format	It is not the correct format. Reformat the card.
	Card not supported	This is a card that cannot be used with the unit, such as MMC (Multi Media Card).
	During card reader mode	The card 1 access lamp/card 2 access lamp turns off when not accessing.

The card access lamps will not illuminate or flash when the [OTHERS] menu [LED] [ACCESS LED] [OFF] is set.

Inserting/removing the memory card

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The memory card to use with the unit should always be formatted on the unit. ( character_reference Formatting the memory card)

Formatting the memory card will erase all of the recorded data which cannot be restored.

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(A) Card slot cover

(B) Terminal side

(D) Card slot 1

(E) Card 2 access lamp

(F) Card slot 2

Open the card slot cover.

Insert the memory card into the card slot.

Card slot 1 and card slot 2 can each insert one memory card.

With the terminal facing in the direction indicated in the diagram, push in until there is a click.

Do not force or apply excess force when inserting the memory card.

Close the card slot cover.

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Open the card slot cover.

Confirm that the card access lamp is not flashing in orange.

Data is being written/loaded when the card access lamp is flashing in orange, so do not remove the memory card.

Press in the memory card further into the main unit and let go.

Pull the memory card straight out when it is released from the card slot.

Close the card slot cover.

character_diamond Cautions when using or storing

Do not touch the connecting terminal section at the rear of the memory card.

Avoid high temperature and humidity.

Avoid water droplets.

Avoid charging with electricity.

Use or store the memory card with the card inserted into the unit and with the slot cover closed.

Formatting the memory card

Before recording with a memory card that is to be used for the first time in this unit, format it.

All data will be deleted when the card is formatted. Save any important data to a computer, etc. ( character_reference Connection with a computer in card reader mode)

When using 2 memory cards, you must format both of the memory cards.

Select the [RECORDING] menu [FORMAT MEDIA] [SLOT1]/[SLOT2].

When the confirmation message is displayed, select [SET].

When the completion message is displayed, select [].

Do not turn this unit off or remove the memory card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock.

This function can be operated also by touching the LCD monitor.

It may take few seconds after closing the completion message until it can record.

Format the cards using this unit. (Do not format using other devices, such as a computer, etc. Doing so may make the cards unusable in this unit.)