File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see “PMB Guide” then use the supplied application.

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*Only for the internal hard disk

Image management files

When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly. The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed.

Movie files (MPEG2 files)

The extension of the files is “.MPG”. The maximum size is 2 GB. When the capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file becomes divided.

The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to record new movie files.

The folder name goes up: [101PNV01] [102PNV01]

Photo files (JPEG files)

The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to store new photo files.

The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]

[102MSDCF]

By setting (HOME) (OTHERS)

[USB CONNECT] [USB CONNECT]/ [USB CONNECT], you can access the recording media from the computer through USB connection.

Access from the computer using the supplied software “PMB.” Do not modify the files

or folders on the camcorder through the computer without using the supplied computer application. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back.

Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation.

When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 44. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer.

Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly.

Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.

You cannot import data on the media of the camcorder from the computer (DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR57E/SR77E).

Techniques Recording Useful

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