- 77 -≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.Switch the recording format of motion picture.≥ This function’s default setting is [AVCHD] mode.Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recordingformats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting.≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]A Favours image qualityB Favours Recording time≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]*1 You can record motion pictures in 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive), the best AVCHDpicture quality for this unit.*2 [1080/50M]/[1080/28M] and [720] are recording modes suitable for playing back or editing on aPC.*3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie etc.). It is recommended for when using a Mac.[REC FORMAT]: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting[AVCHD]: Set the recording format to AVCHD. (l 2)[MP4/iFrame]: Set the recording format to MP4/iFrame. (l 2)[REC MODE]: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]:(A B)Set the recording format to 1080/50i.[1080/50p] *1 : Set the recording format to 1080/50p.[1080/50M] *2: Set the recording format to 1080/50p (50 Mbps).[1080/28M] *2: Set the recording format to 1080/50p (28 Mbps).[720] *2 : Set the recording format to 720/25p.[iFrame] *3: Set the recording format to iFrame.MENUMENU