Panasonic AG-3DA1P - Manual (Page 32)

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Basic shooting operations (continued)
SD Memory Card recording times
Total available recording times (approx.) when
using SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by
Panasonic
SDHC Memory
Card capacity
Recording mode PH
(190 × 1080 pixels or
180 × 70 pixels)
4 GB Approx. 1 min
8 GB Approx. 45 min
16 GB Approx. 90 min
3 GB Approx. 180 min
This product allows PH recording mode only.
The quality of AVCCAM recording modes are
PH>HA>HG>HE in the order of high to low
quality.
Use an SD Memory Card of SD speed class 4
or above. Recording cannot be completed on
SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.
This camera uses the VBR recording system.
“VBR” stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to
a system in which the bit rate (volume of data per
given time period) varies automatically depending
on the subject which is being shot. This means
that the recording times will be shorter when fast-
moving subjects have been recorded.
Times displayed include time needed for
processing, etc. – actual available recording times
will be slightly shorter.
Repeatedly recording or deleting images over
and over again may reduce the recording time
on the SD Memory Card. In such cases, format
the SD Memory Card using the camera. When
a card is formatted, all of its recorded data
will be erased, and it will not be subsequently
possible to restore this data. Save any valuable
data on your PC prior to formatting.
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SD Memory Card access lamps
Each SD Memory Card access lamp indicates
the status of the SD Memory Card inserted in the
corresponding SD card slot.
Illuminated:
Reading/writing possible
Flashing (fast):
Verifying card/inspecting card for possible
defects
Flashing (slow): Accessing card
Off: No card inserted/unformatted, incompatible
card inserted or card full
SD Memory Card access lamps