Panasonic HDC-DX1 operating instructions Approximate recordable time for 1 disc

Recording

Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture

(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL)

Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the cursor button.

Approximate recordable time for 1 disc
Disc type	HF	HN	HE	HF : Motion pictures can be
				recorded with the
(RAM)
				highest picture quality.
(-RW)	Approx. 14 min	Approx. 21 min	Approx. 31 min
				HN : Motion pictures can be
(-R)
				recorded with normal
				picture quality.
(-R\DL)	Approx. 26 min	Approx. 40 min	Approx. 60 min	HE : Motion pictures can be
				recorded for longer
				time.

≥Motion pictures can be recorded with the high definition picture quality.

≥This unit records in CBR in HF mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recording does not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).

≥This unit records in VBR in HN/HE mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. (when recording with the built-in microphone)

≥About batteries that you can use with this unit (l 27)

≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

–When there is a complicated pattern in the background

–When the unit is moved too much or too fast

–When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded (Particularly if it has been recorded in [HE] mode.)

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