Sony DCR-DVD710 manual Media for your camcorder, Recording time of movies, Media type

Media for your camcorder (Continued)

Recording time of movies

Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of a disc.

The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on media type and the [REC MODE] (p. 80) setting.

Figures in ( ) are the minimum recording time.

Media type		*
9M	(HQ) (high quality)	115 (100)	20 (18)	35 (32)
6M (SP) (standard quality)		170 (100)	30 (18)	55 (32)
3M	(LP) (long play)	325 (215)	60 (44)	110 (80)

*DCR-DVD810

zTips

•Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.

•You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71).

•When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 117).

•See page 33 for the recordable time on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

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