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Chapter 8: Appendix: Specifications
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File Formats
Recording function
Recorded video format
Determined by the [FILE FORMAT] setting in the [RECORDING] menu.
Recording format
File format
Recording format
Bit rate
Picture size
When the system format is 1080 50i
AVCHD
1080/50i FX
Up to 24 Mbps
1920×1080
1080/50i FH
Approx. 17 Mbps (average)
1920×1080
1080/50i HQ
Approx. 9 Mbps (average)
1440×1080
When the system format is 1080 60i
AVCHD
1080/60i FX
Up to 24 Mbps
1920×1080
1080/60i FH
Approx. 17 Mbps (average)
1920×1080
1080/60i HQ
Approx. 9 Mbps (average)
1440×1080
Recorded file
Timecode
The beginning of the file will be the timecode specified in the
[RECORDING] menu.
File name
Sequential 5-digit number starting with "00000"
File extension
.MTS
Streaming function
Video
Frame rate
When the system format is 50i: 25 fps
When the system format is 60i: 30 fps
Bit rate
When the streaming video size is 640×360: 1 Mbps
When the streaming video size is 1280×720: 3 Mbps
Audio
Sampling rate
48 kHz
Bit rate
128 kbps
Directory Structure on Memory Cards
The unit uses the following directory structure for files and folders on memory cards. Generally, you do
not need to be concerned with this when recording with the unit.
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2)
1) Memory Stick PRO Duo
2) SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Image management files
Deleting these files may prevent proper recording and playback of images.
The files are set as hidden files and are not normally displayed.
AVCHD video management information folders
Recorded data for AVCHD videos is stored in these folders. Do not operate the folders or the files
within the folders on a computer. Failure to obey may result in file damage and prevention of
playback.
