Recording42VQT1A34Recording modes/recordable time available for the motionpictureSwitch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO]# [REC MODE] # desired item and press thecursor button.Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.≥Motion pictures can be recorded with the high definition picture quality.≥This unit records in CBR in mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recordingdoes not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).≥This unit records in VBR in / mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recordingautomatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject beingrecorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.≥Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. (when recording with the built-in microphone)≥Recordable time using the battery (l 24)≥8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording.≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 21)≥If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times, it may no longer be possible to record motionpictures even if there is available memory on the SD card. In this case, after saving the data on PC,format the SD card.≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.– When there is a complicated pattern in the background– When the unit is moved too much or too fast– When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded(Particularly if it has been recorded in mode.)SD cardmemory:Motion pictures can be recorded with thehighest picture quality.256 MB 2 min 3 min 5 min512 MB 5 min 7 min 10 min :Motion pictures can be recorded with normalpicture quality.1 GB 10 min 15 min 22 min2 GB 20 min 30 min 45 min :Motion pictures can be recorded for longer.4 GB 40 min 1 h 1 h 30 minHF HN HE HFHNHEHFHN HEHE