Inserting a CF card

You can insert a CF card into CF card slot A or slot B. If you have two CF cards, you can use slots.

1. Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow mark.
   - The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward (slot B).
   
   
   
   
2. Insert the CF card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the slot.
   
3. Close the CF card slot cover.
   - Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly inserted.
   
   
   

Removing the CF card

1. Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF card to be removed is off.
   
2. Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow mark.
   - The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward (slot B).
   
   
   
   
3. Push the CF card release button.
   - The release button partially pops out.
   
4. Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card.
   
   
   
   
5. Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover.
   

NOTE:

• Observe the following precautions while the CFA or CFB access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.
  - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
  - Do not open the cover of the CF card slot being accessed.
• In the menu if you set the [Media Access LED] function to [OFF] the access indicators will not illuminate.
  

Inserting and Removing an SD card

1. Turn off the camcorder.
   
2. Open the SD card slot cover.
   
3. Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing the grip belt, all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks.
   
   
   
4. Close the SD card slot cover.
   - Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted.
   

NOTE:

• Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.
  - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
  - Do not remove the SD card.
• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
• SD cards have front a back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• To remove the SD card: Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the way out.