Sony VRDMC10 Operating Instructions - Page 76

Recording Time and Video Lengths Time required for recording When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode setting (FH, XP, HQ, SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and the number of scenes the video contains. Typically, more time is required to record videos onto a disc if the video was recorded with a higher image quality (bit rate) setting. The chart below provides a general estimate of time required to record for Sony devices. Recording HD (High Definition) video (Time required to copy a 1-hour video in SP mode on a disc) Camcorder connected via a USB cable (Media other than 8cm disc) approx. 15 minutes Camcorder connected via a USB cable (8cm disc) approx. 30 minutes Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (Time required to copy a 1-hour video in SP mode on a disc) Memory card slot on DVDirect approx. 30 minutes Camcorder connected via a USB cable (Media other than 8cm disc) approx. 15 minutes Camcorder connected via a USB cable (8cm disc) approx. 30 minutes Memory card slot on DVDirect approx. 30 minutes z Hint • When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector on the DVDirect, the length of time required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video. b Note • You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. For REC mode or bit rate, refer to the operating instructions of your camera. 76