VIDEO QUALITY

Sets the video quality.

Setting Details

UXP

Enables recording in the best picture quality.

Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs.

XP

Enables recording in high picture quality.

SP

Enables recording in standard quality.

EP

Enables long recordings.

SSW

Enables recording in standard definition (16:9).

SEW

Enables recording in standard definition (16:9) with a lower bit rate than “SSW”.

Memo

  • Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise.
  • Use an external Blu-ray drive to save videos recorded in “UXP” mode.
  • You can change to the desired “VIDEO QUALITY” by tapping on it from the remaining recording time display.
  • “SSW” and “SEW” are not available when “FACE SUB-WINDOW”, “LIGHT”, or “x.v.Color” are set.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Tap REC/PLAY to select the recording mode.

Tap MOVIE REC

The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap MOVIE PLAY

Tap “VIDEO QUALITY”.

VIDEO QUALITY