Sony DCRTRV900 Operating Instructions - Page 92

Notes on the floppy disk, About the power source, Floppy disks you can use with this unit

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Using the memory card slot - introduction Floppy disks you can use with this unit •Size : 3.5 inch •Type : 2HD •Capacity : 1.44 MB •Format : MS-DOS format (512 bytes x 18 sector) When using a 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than that described above, format it using the camcorder. On file format (JPEG) This unit compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg) and simultaneously records thumbnail data (extension .411) for the index screen. The index screen data is varies only on this unit. Data file names of image MVC00001.jpg: if saved on a PC card MVC-0001.jpg: if saved on a floppy disk Be sure to place the adapter on a stable surface Placing the floppy disk adapter on an unstable or slanting surface or holding the adapter by hand during operation may result not only in malfunction of the unit but also in injury. Do not shake or jar the adapter Malfunctions, inability to record images or inability to use floppy disks may occur. There may be also image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss. Do not get the adapter wet The floppy disk adapter does not function when it is wet. Be careful not to get the adapter wet. When moving the adapter from one atmospheric condition to another, moisture condensation may occur inside or outside the unit. If this occurs, follow the instructions on page 123 and remove any condensation before use. Notes on the floppy disk To protect data recorded on the floppy disks, note the following: • Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions, permanent erasure of disk data may result. • Avoid storing floppy disks in areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of high temperature, such as heating devices. Floppy disk warping or damage may result, making the disk useless. • Avoid contact with the disk surface by opening the disk shutter plate. If the disk surface becomes blemished, data may be unreadable. • Keep liquids away from the floppy disk. • Be sure to use a floppy disk case to protect important data. • Use only a 2HD type disk head cleaner when cleaning the disk drive. •Even when you use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disk, image data may not be recorded and/or displayed depending on the using environment. In this case, use another brand of disk. About the power source When you use the memory card slot, getting the power from a wall outlet is recommended, using the AC power adaptor. 92

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Floppy disks you can use with this unit
•Size : 3.5 inch
•Type : 2HD
•Capacity : 1.44 MB
•Format : MS-DOS format (512 bytes x 18 sector)
When using a 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than that described above, format it using the
camcorder.
On file format (JPEG)
This unit compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg) and simultaneously records
thumbnail data (extension .411) for the index screen. The index screen data is varies only on
this unit.
Data file names of image
MVC00001.jpg: if saved on a PC card
MVC-0001.jpg: if saved on a floppy disk
Be sure to place the adapter on a stable surface
Placing the floppy disk adapter on an unstable or slanting surface or holding the adapter by
hand during operation may result not only in malfunction of the unit but also in injury.
Do not shake or jar the adapter
Malfunctions, inability to record images or inability to use floppy disks may occur. There
may be also image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss.
Do not get the adapter wet
The floppy disk adapter does not function when it is wet. Be careful not to get the adapter
wet. When moving the adapter from one atmospheric condition to another, moisture
condensation may occur inside or outside the unit. If this occurs, follow the instructions on
page 123 and remove any condensation before use.
Notes on the floppy disk
To protect data recorded on the floppy disks, note the following:
• Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and
televisions, permanent erasure of disk data may result.
• Avoid storing floppy disks in areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of high
temperature, such as heating devices. Floppy disk warping or damage may result, making
the disk useless.
• Avoid contact with the disk surface by opening the disk shutter plate. If the disk surface
becomes blemished, data may be unreadable.
• Keep liquids away from the floppy disk.
• Be sure to use a floppy disk case to protect important data.
• Use only a 2HD type disk head cleaner when cleaning the disk drive.
•Even when you use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disk, image data may not be recorded and/or
displayed depending on the using environment. In this case, use another brand of disk.
About the power source
When you use the memory card slot, getting the power from a wall outlet is recommended,
using the AC power adaptor.
Using the memory card slot – introduction