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How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card
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How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent compatibility with computers due to the file type, Drive: \ but since this format includes not only video PRIVATE and audio data, but also a variety of important AVCHD information, the folder structure will consist of file associations as illustrated in the diagram on the right. If even part of this information is modified or deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as AVCHDTN BDMV CLIPINF AVCHD data, or the memory card may not longer PLAYLIST be able to be used with AVCHD devices. STREAM To prevent the loss of any part of the information when transferring data on the SD Memory Card to a computer or when copying data stored on a computer back onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer. The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from the following website. (Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later/Mac OS 10.5/Mac OS 10.6) http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ■■Concerning the handling of the camera's metadata A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for the metadata which is supported by this camera. If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed or if other such editing operations have been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which does not support this camera's metadata, the special area for the metadata will be erased, and the shot marks and indexes added by the camera as well as the PH mode information and other information will be lost. Therefore, before proceeding with these kinds of editing operations, check whether the camera's metadata is supported. Reference 73