Recording modes
The camcorder offers various recording modes, depending on whether the movie format is AVCHD or MP4. When you record an MP4 movie with a recording mode of 3 Mbps, you can upload it to an FTP server and begin editing right away. In addition, for AVCHD movies, when the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM (50.00P) or 24 Mbps LPCM, you can enjoy two-channel linear PCM audio recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
Caution
The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
Recording modes by movie format
Movie format | Recording mode | Resolution | Audio format |
AVCHD | 28 Mbps LPCM (50.00P) | 1920 x 1080 | Linear PCM |
28 Mbps (50.00P) | Dolby Digital | ||
24 Mbps / LPCM | Linear PCM | ||
24 Mbps | Dolby Digital | ||
17 Mbps | |||
5 Mbps | 1440 x 1080 | ||
MP4 | 35 Mbps (50.00P) | 1920 x 1080 | AAC |
24 Mbps | |||
17 Mbps | |||
4 Mbps | 1280 x 720 | ||
3 Mbps | 640 x 360 |
Caution
For approximate recording times, see Movie-recording Times for Memory Cards.
Caution
Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray discs.
- Scenes exceeding 4 GB
- Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes
- Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour
change the settings
1. Set the power switch to ⋖CAMERA⋗.
2. Touch [ ].
3. Touch [ ].
4. Touch [ ].
5. Drag your finger up and down bring [Recording mode] into the orange selection bar, then
touch the button.
6. Touch the desired recording mode.
7. Touch [ ].