Sony PMWF3K Operating Instructions - Page 37
Selecting the Video Format, Selectable Formats
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See"Deleting Clips Collectively" on page 77. To specify a clip to be deleted, use the thumbnail screen. See"Deleting Clips" on page 89. Clip (recording data) and clip name When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card. For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a clip name composed of 4 to 46 alphanumerics and 4 numerics is automatically generated. Example: ABCD0001 The block of 4 to 46 alphanumerics can be specified as desired using "Clip" (page 119) of the OTHERS menu before you start recording. (It cannot be changed after recording.) The value of the 4 numerics is automatically counted up in sequence. Notes on Clips The XDCAM EX-series products limit the maximum file size of an HD clip to 4GB and that of an SD clip to 2GB. If you continue recording for an extended period, recorded materials may be segmented into multiple files, depending on the file size (the maximum number of partitions is 99). The camcorder regards continuous recording as one clip even if it has been segmented into multiple files. A long clip can be recorded crossing over two memory cards in slot A and B. When you copy clips to a hard disk drive, etc. using a computer, it is recommended to use the dedicated application software on the supplied CD-ROM. 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 In HD mode, a clip can be 24 hours long at maximum. If a clip exceeds 24 hours, it is automatically divided. Selecting the Video Format You can select various video formats for recording/playback using "System" of the OTHERS menu. The current format is displayed on the screen when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button. REC TCG 00:00:00:00 HQ 1920/59.94i S&Q Motion Selectable Formats The selectable formats vary depending on HD/SD setting and the area of use (NTSC or PAL). Selection of the area of use is achieved on the Initial Setting display (page 23) or using "System" (page 118) of the OTHERS menu. HD mode When the camcorder is set to HD mode, the video formats set on this camcorder cover the recording bit rate (HQ/SP), recording picture size (horizontal resolution), recording frame rate, and recording scan system (i/P). When you select an HQ format, recording is made with the bit rate of 35 Mbps VBR. When you select an SP format, recording is made with the HDV-compatible bit rate of 25 Mbps CBR. With "NTSC Area" or "NTSC(J) Area" selected Format HQ 1920 × 1080 59.94 interlace HQ 1920 × 1080 29.97 Progressive HQ 1920 × 1080 23.98 Progressive HQ 1440 × 1080 59.94 interlace HQ 1440 × 1080 29.97 Progressive Indication on this camcorder HQ 1920/59.94i HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/59.94i HQ 1440/29.97P Selecting the Video Format 37 Recording