File/folder structure on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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. See the supplied software help, “PMB Guide” to play back movies and still images on a connected computer.

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.

HD movie management information folder

This folder contains recording data of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. Do not try to open this folder or access the contents of this folder from a computer. Doing so might damage image files, or prevent image files from being played back.

SD 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]
Still 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 9999, another folder is created to store new image files.

The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF] [102MSDCF]By touching (HOME) (OTHERS)

[USB CONNECT] [USB CONNECT], you can access the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from the computer through USB connection.

Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder through the computer. 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 45. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer.

Do not format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” using the computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly.

Do not copy the files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.

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