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Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. Recordable time differs
depending on the recording mode (p. 65).
( ): the minimum recording time
b Notes
• The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).
z Tips
• Figures such as 12M and 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
• If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p. 105).
• [DISC SELECT GUIDE] will help you select a right disc (p. 61).
Recording time
Disc type DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL
HD (high definition) image quality
AVC HD 12M (HQ+)
(highest quality)
15 (14) 27 (26)
AVC HD 9M (HQ)
(high quality)
20 (14)
35 (26)
AVC HD 7M (SP)
(standard quality)
25 (18)
45 (34)
AVC HD 5M (LP)
(long play)
32 (26)
60 (50)
SD (standard definition) image quality
SD 9M (HQ) (high
quality)
20 (18)
35 (32)
SD 6M (SP) (standard
quality)
30 (18) 55 (32)
SD 3M (LP) (long
play)
60 (44)
110 (80)
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.