Structure of folders and files on the storage media
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The folder and file structure for storage media is below.
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File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules.
Video file (H.264)
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The HD-quality (1920x1080 25p, 1280x720 50p, or 1280x720
25p) videos have an HDV_####.MP4 format.
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The SD-quality videos have an SDV_####.MP4 format.
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The file number automatically increases when a new video file is
created.
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Up to 9,999 files can be stored in one folder. A new folder is
created when more than 9,999 files have been created.
Photo file
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As with video files, the file number automatically increases when
a new photo file is created.
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The maximum file number allowed is the same as with video
files. The photos have an SAM_####.JPG format.
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The folder names increase in this order: 100PHOTO
101PHOTO etc.
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Up to 9,999 files can be stored in one folder. A new folder is
created when more than 9,999 files have been created.
Image format
Video files
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Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is ".MP4."
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Refer to page 41 for video resolution.
Photo files
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Photos are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is ".JPG."
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Refer to page 42 for photo resolution.
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When the 9,999th file is created in the 999th folder (i.e. HDV_9999.MP4 is created in the 999th
VIDEO folder), no more folders can be created. Backup your files to a PC and format the storage
media, then reset the file numbering from the menu.
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The name of a video file recorded by the camcorder should not be modified, since proper playback
by the camcorder requires the original folder and file naming convention.
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