Preparations422 Preparing Recording MediaInitializing the Recording MediaThe first time you use any recording media with this camcorder, initialize itfirst. You can also initialize a recording media to permanently delete all thedata it contains.When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, whichclears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the storeddata, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely.1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu.[J Other Functions] [Initialize Media]2 Select [CF A], [CF B] or [SD Card] and then press SET.To initialize a CF card3 Select [OK] and then press SET.4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.• The CF card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased.To initialize an SD card3 Select [Complete] (complete initialization) or [Quick] (quickinitialization) and then press SET.4 Select [OK] and then press SET.• If you are using the [Complete] initialization option, press SET twiceto cancel the operation while it is in progress. You can use the SDcard but all data will be erased.5 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.• The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased.IMPORTANT• Initializing the recording media will permanently erase all data, includingclips with an e mark, protected photos, and custom pictureinformation. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make sure you saveimportant recordings in advance.• Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to afew minutes.NOTES• While recording on a CF card, you can initialize another CF card in theother CF card slot.[J Other Functions][Initialize Media]Operating modes:COPY
