Notes on time required for recording

When recording from an HDD or DVD camcorder connected via USB cable, the length of time required depends on the REC mode (HQ, SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and the number of scenes the video contains. In general, videos shot in higher image quality modes take longer to be recorded onto a disc. The following provides a general estimate* of the time required to record a 1-hour video containing one scene onto a disc.

When recording from an HDD camcorder

HQ mode: about 30 min (1/2 of the video playback length)

SP mode: about 20 min (1/3 of the video playback length)

LP mode: about 10 min (1/6 of the video playback length)

When recording from a DVD camcorder

HQ mode: about 60 min (almost equal to the video playback length)

SP mode: about 40 min (2/3 of the video playback length)

LP mode: about 20 min (1/3 of the video playback length)

*Depending on circumstances, the length of time required to record may be equal to or more than the video playback length.

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