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Changing Basic Settings 40
Record
ing
You can make changes to the settings based on
the intended usage of the recorded video or
recording conditions.
Selectable formats vary depending on the UDF/
FAT, HD Mode/SD Mode, and usage region
(NTSC Area/PAL Area) settings.
You can change the usage area by setting “Country”
in “System” (page 102) in the OTHERS menu.
Switching between UDF/FAT
Switch by setting “UDF”/“FAT” in “System”
(page 102) in the OTHERS menu.
After switching this setting, the camcorder will
automatically restart.
Note
UDF/FAT cannot be switched during recording or
playback.
Switching between HD Mode/SD Mode
For HD/SD switching, use “System” (page 102)
in the OTHERS menu.
When you change the menu setting, the
camcorder automatically restarts, executing the
switching.
Note
HD/SD switching is disabled during recording and
playback.
Changing the format
To change the format, use “Format” in “System”
(page 102) in the OTHERS menu.
Signals from the SDI OUT, VIDEO OUT, and
HDMI OUT connectors are also output according
to the format selected with this menu.
Note
If copying is done using Explorer (Windows) or
Finder (MAC), the continuity and relationships of
recorded materials may not be maintained.
Maximum duration of a clip
The maximum clip length is 24 hours for FAT
(MP4 or AVI) and 6 hours for UDF (MXF).
If you exceed the maximum clip length, a new
clip will be automatically created. You can
check the new clip on the thumbnail screen.
Changing Basic Settings
Video Formats