Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure

The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see page 74, then use the supplied application.

1Image management files

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

2Movie files (MPEG2 files)

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

The file numbers go up automatically. When the file numbers exceeds 9,999, another folder is created to store new movie files.

The folder name goes up: [100PNV01] t [101PNV01]

3Still image files (JPEG files)

The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9,999, another folder is created to store new image files.

The folder name goes higher as shown here: [100MSDCF] t [101MSDCF]

•When you set [USB SELECT] to [ HDD] (p.55), you can access the hard disk of the camcorder from the computer through USB connection.

•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 without using the supplied computer application.

•When you delete image files, see the steps on page 42. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer.

•Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder using the computer. It may not operate correctly.

•When the file extensions are not displayed on the screen of the computer, see page 108.

•Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the camcorder from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.

•When the folder number shows 999 and file number exceeds 9,999, recording may not be possible. In this case, perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.55).

For DCR-SR30E/SR50E/SR70E only:

•You cannot copy data on the hard disk of the camcorder from the computer.

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