Sony DCR-DVD850 - Manual (Page 15)

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Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory
(DCR-DVD850) and on one side of a disc.
The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on media type and the [REC
MODE] (p. 81) setting.
Figures in ( ) are the minimum recording time.
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• Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
• For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81).
For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in 2ch stereo.
• You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72).
• When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 119).
• See page 33 for the recordable time on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Recording time of movies
Media type
9M (HQ) (high quality) 230 (205) 20 (18) 35 (32)
6M (SP) (standard quality) 340 (205) 30 (18) 55 (32)
3M (LP)
(long play)
5.1ch* 655 (435) 60 (44) 110 (80)
2ch 715 (460) 65 (46) 125 (90)
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Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of media. Movies containing
quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording
time.