Does the camcorder feature dual recording where the same clip can be recorded to both memory cards in the memory card slots?
15-May-2013
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Solution
When you record, you can use dual recording to record simultaneously on both memory cards so that you can use one of the movies as a backup.
NOTE
Dual recording is not available when:
- The recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P), 28 Mbps (59.94P) or 35 Mbps (59.94P).
- The camcorder is in [Cinema] mode.
Approximate recording times and recording modes by movie format.
*1 Recording on the sub card with exactly the same recording format, bit rate and frame rate as for the main card.
*2 However, 28 Mbps (59.94P) dual recording is not supported.
*3 29.97P recording is performed when the format for the card in the main slot is 59.94i, PF29.97 or 29.97P; 23.98P recording is performed when it is 23.98P.
| Main slot (Card) | Sub-slot (Card) |
|---|---|
| AVCHD | AVCHD *1, *2 |
| MP4 (Please see the table below for more information.) | |
| MP4 | MP4 *1, *2 |
| MP4 (Please see the table below for more information.) |
| Main slot | Sub-slot (MP4) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bit rate (size) | Frame rate | ||
| AVCHD | 28Mbps (59.94P) | - | |
| 24Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) | 4Mbps(1280x720)/ 3Mbps(640x360) | 29.97P/23.98P (*3) | |
| 17Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) | |||
| 5Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) | |||
| MP4 | 35Mbps (59.94P) | - | |
| 24Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) | 4Mbps(1280x720)/ 3Mbps(640x360) | 29.97P/23.98P(*3) | |
| 17Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) | |||
| 4Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) | |||
| 3Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) | *1 | ||
*2 However, 28 Mbps (59.94P) dual recording is not supported.
*3 29.97P recording is performed when the format for the card in the main slot is 59.94i, PF29.97 or 29.97P; 23.98P recording is performed when it is 23.98P.
To perform dual recording, the setting must be activated.
1. Set the power switch to <CAMERA>.
2. Touch [ 
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3. Touch [ 
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4. Touch [ 
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Drag your finger up and down bring [Dual/Relay Recording] into the orange selection bar, 
and touch the button.
Drag your finger up and down bring [Dual/Relay Recording] into the orange selection bar, and touch the button.
7. Touch [Dual Recording].
8. Touch the recording mode.
9. Touch [ 
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