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Enjoying with Your Camcorder
Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes on one side of a disc.
The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on media type and the [REC
MODE] (p. 73) setting.
Figures in ( ) are the minimum recording time.
z Tips
• Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
• You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 65).
• When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 112).
• See page 29 for the recordable time on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Disc features
Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages.
Disc types and symbols
DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL
Symbols used in this manual
Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded
on the same disc
(26)
zz– zz
Deleting the most recent movie (47)
zzz ––
Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (46) – z –––
Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the
disc becomes full*
(65)
zzz ––
Finalizing required to play on other devices (61)
zz
*1
–** zz
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
––––z
* Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state (p. 65). Even
when using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p. 26).
** Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized
may cause the computer to malfunction.
Recording time of movies
Media type
9M (HQ) (high quality)
20 (18) 35 (32)
6M (SP) (standard quality)
30 (18) 55 (32)
3M (LP) (long play)
60 (44) 110 (80)
Continued ,