Sony HDR-SR5 - Manual (Page 98)

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Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder
structure
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images
or movies by connecting to a computer, see “Picture Motion Browser Guide,” then use the
supplied application.
A Image management files
When you delete the files, you cannot
record/play back the images correctly.
The files are defaulted as hidden files
and not usually displayed.
B HD movie management
information folder
This folder contains recording data of
movies with HD (high definition) image
quality. Do not try to open this folder or
access the contents of this folder from a
computer. Doing so might damage
image files, or prevent image files from
being played back.
C SD movie files (MPEG2 files)
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file
becomes divided.
The file numbers go up automatically.
When the capacity of a file number
exceeds 9999, another folder is created
to record new movie files.
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]
t [102PNV01]
D Still image files (JPEG files)
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The
file numbers go up automatically. When
the capacity of a file number exceeds
9999, another folder is created to store
new image files.
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]
t [102MSDCF]
• By selecting [ COMPUTER] on [USB
SELECT] (p. 54), you can access the hard disk
of the camcorder from the computer through
USB connection.
• Do not modify the files or folders on the
camcorder through the computer. The image
files may be destroyed or may not be played
back.
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
above operation.
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on
page 46. Do not delete the image files on the
camcorder directly from the computer.
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder
using the computer. The camcorder may not
operate correctly.
• Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the
camcorder from the computer. Operation is not
guaranteed.