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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2
¢1 What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes 
higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. 
“VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for 
definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
¢2 What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Second”, and it represents the speed of 
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 
2
¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•
With the [AVCHD Lite] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see 
“Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket
” on P178.
• It cannot be recorded to built-in memory except for the [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Item Quality (bit rate)
¢1
fps
Aspect 
ratio
High 
quality
Longer 
time
([SH])
1280k720 pixels
Approx. 17 Mbps
¢2
50p
(Sensor 
output is 
25 fps)
16:9
([H])
1280k720 pixels
Approx. 13 Mbps
¢2
([L])
1280k720 pixels
Approx. 9 Mbps
¢2
Item Picture size fps
Aspect 
ratio
High 
quality
Longer 
time
([HD]) 1280k720 pixels
30
16:9
¢3
 ([WVGA]) 848k480 pixels
([VGA]) 640k480 pixels
4:3
([QVGA]) 320k240 pixels