How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card

Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent compatibility with computers due to the file type, but since this format includes not only video and audio data, but also a variety of important information, the folder structure will consist of file associations as illustrated in the diagram on the right. If even part of this information is modified or deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as AVCHD data, or the memory card may not longer be able to be used with AVCHD devices.

To prevent the loss of information when copying data from the SD Memory Card to a computer, or when copying data stored on a computer back onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to use the AVCCAM Viewer specialist software, which can be downloaded from the following website. (Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista) https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

Drive: \ PRIVATE AVCHDAVCHDTN BDMVCLIPINFPLAYLISTSTREAM
Concerning the handling of the camera’s metadata

A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for the metadata which is supported by this camera.

If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed or if other such editing operations have been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which does not support this camera’s metadata, the special area for the metadata will be erased, and the shot marks and indexes added by the camera as well as the PH mode information and other information will be lost. Therefore, before proceeding with these kinds of editing operations, check whether the camera’s metadata is supported.

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