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Format
Use this function if you want to delete all fi les completely or to correct problems on the storage media.
Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the
power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium
may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.
If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.
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Submenu items
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Memory
:
Formats the built-in storage media. (SMX-C24 only)
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Card
:
Formats the memory card.
1.
Press the
Control
button (
/
)
"Format"
OK
button.
A message appears asking about formatting the memory card.
2.
Select
"Yes."
The format is executed with a message.
3.
Press the
MENU
button to exit the menu.
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File No.
File numbers are assigned to recorded fi les in the order they were recorded.
Submenu items
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Series
:
Assigns fi le numbers in sequence even after you've replaced the
memory card with another one, formatted the card, or deleted all
fi les. The fi le number is reset when a new folder is created.
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Reset
:
Resets the fi le number to 0001 even after you've formatted the
card, deleted all the fi les, or inserted a new memory card.
1.
Press the
Control
button (
/
)
"File No."
OK
button.
2.
Select the desired submenu item with the
Control
button (
/
)
OK
button.
3.
Press the
MENU
button to exit the menu.
Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.
Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.
Format the memory card in the following cases:
- If the memory card is new and has never been used.
- If the memory card has been formatted by or recorded on by other devices
- If this camcorder cannot read the memory card
A memory card with the protection tab set to lock can not be formatted.
If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected and it will be dimmed on the menu.
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When you set
"File No."
to
"Series"
, each fi le is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating
fi le names. This is convenient when you want to manage your fi les on a PC.
For the detailed information about the structure of folders and fi les, see page 93.
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Settings
File No.
Storage Info
Format
Exit
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:
Settings
File No.
Storage Info
Format
Series
Reset
Exit
Move
Select
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Settings
File No.
Storage Info
Format
Memory
Card
Exit
Move
Select
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Settings
File No.
Storage Info
Format
Exit
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: