Recording time
Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. Recordable time differs depending on the recording mode (p. 62).
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AVC HD 12M (HQ+) | 15 (14) | 27 (26) | |
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AVC HD 9M (HQ) | 20 (14) | 35 (26) | |
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AVC HD 7M (SP) | 25 (18) | 45 (34) | |
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AVC HD 5M (LP) | 32 (26) | 60 (50) | |
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SD 9M (HQ) (high | 20 (18) | 35 (32) | |
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SD 6M (SP) (standard | 30 (18) | 55 (32) | |
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SD 3M (LP) (long | 60 (44) | 110 (80) | |
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bNotes
• The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).
zTips
•Figures such as 12M and 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
•If you use a
•[DISC SELECT GUIDE] will help you select a right disc (p. 58).
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 a disc.
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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