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When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode settin g (FH,
XP, HQ, SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and the number of scenes the video contains. Typi cally, more
time is required to record videos onto a disc if the video was recorded with a higher image quality (bit
rate) setting. The chart below provides a general estimate of time required to reco rd for Sony devices.

Recording HD (High Definition) video

(Time required to copy a 1-hour vi deo in SP mode on a disc)

Recording SD (Standard Definition) vi deo

(Time required to copy a 1-hour vi deo in SP mode on a disc)

zHint
• When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector on the DVDirect, the length of
time required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video.
bNote
• You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX]
mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. For REC mode or bit rate, refer to the operating
instructions of your camera.
Recording Time and Video Lengths

Time required for recording

Camcorder connected via a USB
cable (Media other than 8cm disc)
Camcorder connected via a
USB cable (8cm disc)
Memory card slot on
DVDirect
approx. 15 minutes approx. 30 minutes approx. 30 minutes
Camcorder connected via a USB
cable (Media other than 8cm disc)
Camcorder connected via a
USB cable (8cm disc)
Memory card slot on
DVDirect
approx. 15 minutes approx. 30 minutes approx. 30 minutes