109 ReferenceHow to handle data recorded on SD Memory CardData recorded in AVCHD format offers excellentcompatibility with computers due to the file type,but since this format includes not only videoand audio data, but also a variety of importantinformation, the folder structure will consist of fileassociations as illustrated in the diagram on theright. If even part of this information is modified ordeleted, the data may no longer be recognized asAVCHD data, or the memory card may not longerbe able to be used with AVCHD devices.To prevent the loss of information when copyingdata from the SD Memory Card to a computer,or when copying data stored on a computerback onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to usethe AVCCAM Viewer specialist software, whichcan be downloaded from the following website.(Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista)https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/Drive: \PRIVATEAVCHDAVCHDTNBDMVCLIPINFPLAYLISTSTREAMConcerning the handling of the camera’s metadataA special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for themetadata which is supported by this camera.If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed or if other such editing operationshave been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which does not support this camera’smetadata, the special area for the metadata will be erased, and the shot marks and indexes added bythe camera as well as the PH mode information and other information will be lost. Therefore, beforeproceeding with these kinds of editing operations, check whether the camera’s metadata is supported.■
