Usable Cards

Use a Class 6/10 SD card.

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Depending on the recording format, SD card with Class 4 or higher performance can also be used.

To use an SDHC card, set [4GB File Spanning(SDXC)] to “On”.

Caution

Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards

The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences may occur depending on the SD card in use and the battery condition.

 

QuickTime/MP4

QuickTime/MP4

MPEG2/HD

 

SP

HQ

1080i

720p/1080i

4 GB

17

12

8 GB

35

25

16 GB

70

50

32 GB

140

100

64 GB
(SDXC)

280

200

128 GB
(SDXC)

560

400

(Unit: minute)

 

AVCHD

 

HQ

HQ

SP

LP

EP

1080p

1080i

4 GB

16

19

25

46

82

8 GB

33

39

50

95

168

16 GB

67

78

100

190

336

32 GB

135

156

200

380

672

64 GB
(SDXC)

270

312

400

760

1344

128 GB
(SDXC)

540

624

800

1520

2688

(Unit: minute)

 

QuickTime

H.264/HD

H.264/SD

 

XHQ

UHQ

-

1080i/1080p

1080i

576i

4 GB

9

12

47

8 GB

18

25

95

16 GB

36

50

190

32 GB

72

100

380

64 GB
(SDXC)

145

200

760

128 GB
(SDXC)

290

400

1520

(Unit: minute)

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If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded.

The number of clips that can be recorded to one SD card on this camera recorder for each file format is restricted.
Up to 600 clips can be recorded for the “QuickTime” file format and 4000 clips for the “AVCHD” file format. When the maximum number of clips is reached, the remaining space is displayed as “0 min” regardless of the estimated recordable time, and no further recording can be made.

Write-Protect Switch on the SD Card

Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or deleting.
Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)
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Inserting an SD Card

This camera recorder comes with two card slots (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and playback.

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Open the SD card cover.
Insert an SD card with the notched corner pointing up.

The status indicator of the card slot to which the card was inserted lights up in red.

Close the SD card cover.

Card Slot Status Indicator

The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.

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Slot Status

Lights up in red

The inserted SD card is being accessed. (writing/reading data)

Do not turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SD card.

Lights up in green

On standby. The inserted SD card can be used for recording or playback.

Light goes out

SD card is not inserted.

An unusable card is inserted.

An SD card is inserted but a different slot is selected.

Removing the SD Card

Check that the SD card to be removed is not being accessed (status indicator of the card slot lights up in red).
Open the SD card cover.
Push the SD card and remove it from the slot.
Close the SD card cover.
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When both slots are inserted with usable SD cards, the previously selected slot is used.

Caution

Data may be lost if you turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SD card when it is being accessed. All data recorded on the card, including the file that is being accessed, may be corrupted. Be sure to check whether the status indicator is lit in green or turned off before you turn off the power or remove the SD card.

If you mistakenly remove the card when it is being accessed, reinsert the card only after the status indicator goes off.

The SD card may not be recognized if you insert and remove the card within a short time. When this happens, remove the card and wait for a few seconds before you reinsert.

Switching the SD cards

When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, you can use the [SLOT A/B] button to switch the card to use.

When the memory on an SD card is full during recording, data recording automatically switches to the other card.

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The [SLOT A/B] button is disabled during recording or playback. Cards will not be switched even if you press the button.