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 84, then use the supplied application.

AImage 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.

BHD 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.

CSD 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 file numbers exceeds 9 999, another folder is created to record new movie files.

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

DStill 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 up: [101MSDCF]

t[102MSDCF]

•By selecting [yCOMPUTER] on [USB SELECT] (p. 59), 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

51.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. The camcorder may not operate correctly.

•When the file extensions are not displayed on the screen of the computer, see page 102.

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

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