75Handling setup dataChapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for RecordingSetting Data Using an SD memorycardAn SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory)can be used as a setup card that stores up to four filesof settings menu specifications.This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimumstate. Regarding SD memory cards, please see.Handling SD memory cardsAn SD memory card may be inserted or removed,either before or after the power is turned on.To insert an SD memory cardOpen the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SDmemory card (optional accessory) into the SD memorycard slot with the notch upward. Close the lid.An SD memory card must be inserted with the right sidefacing the slot. If the card is hard to insert, it may bereversed or upside down. Do not force it into the slot.Check the card before reinserting it.To remove the SD memory cardOpen the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that theBUSY lamp is not illuminated. Then, further depressthe SD memory card towards the main unit. Thisreleases the SD memory card from the insertion slot.Take hold of the SD memory card and remove it. Closethe lid.SD memory cards must not be used or stored inan environment where they may be• Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;• Exposed to water droplets; or• Electrically charged.For storage, the SD memory card must be keptinserted into the AG-HPX500P/E with the lid closed.Formatting, Writing andReading an SD memorycardOpen the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the settingmenu to format SD memory cards, write setting datato SD memory cards and to read data stored on an SDmemory card.PUSH MENU TO RETURNUSER FILESD CARD FORMATSCENE FILECARD FUNCTIONSFor an SD memory card formatted with a device thatdoes not support SD/SDHC standards, the message“FORMAT ERROR” appears at the upper right of thescreen. In this case, reformat the card as follows.To format an SD memory cardSD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnailscreen. For more information, see [Formatting SDmemory cards].1 Navigate the menu to the FUNCTIONS> screen.2 Turn the JOG dial button to movethe cursor to the menu option CARDCONFIG.3 Press the JOG dial button.4 To format the SD memory card, turn theJOG dial button to move the cursor toYES. Then, press the dial button.• This formats an SD memory card.PUSH MENU TO RETURNUSER FILESD CARD FORMATSCENE FILECARD FUNCTIONSYES
