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# Handling recording data

## Folder structure example of a memory card

Various important information is contained in the recording data, and has a folder structure as shown in the figure and linked by the management files.

If the information is changed or deleted even partially, an error such as that the data cannot be recognized or the recording becomes impossible may occur.

P2 format

MOV format

1. Volume label of the memory card

2. Video data in MXF format (audio: LPCM)

3. Meta data in XML format

4. Thumbnail in BMP format

5. The file to which the information of the final clip was recorded

6. Video data in MOV format: UHD (3840×2160), 29.97p MOV (audio: LPCM)

7. Video data in MOV format: FHD (1920×1080), 59.94i MOV (audio: LPCM)

8. Management file 1

9. Management file 2

NOTE

- Do not erase a folder or file on the memory card with a computer. It may make it impossible to load on the camera.

- If data is recorded to the memory card with a computer, an error may occur such as an inability to recognize or record to the memory card with the camera.

- The memory card to use with the camera should always be formatted on the camera.

- The number of the P2 format clips that can be recorded on a single memory card is approximately 1000.

  Data will not be able to record when it reaches the maximum number of data that can be recorded.

- When transferring a recording data in a P2 format to a computer, or when writing back to a microP2 card, be sure to use the dedicated software “P2 Viewer Plus” to prevent data loss. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website:

  https://pro-av.panasonic.net/

- Follow the instructions below when using a general IT tool such as the OS standard file manager equipped on a computer to transfer a recording data in P2 format to a computer. However, be sure to use P2 Viewer Plus when returning data back to a microP2 card.

  - Perform the transfer for each CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT file.

  - Do not operate the folders under the CONTENTS folder.

  - When copying, copy the LASTCLIP.TXT file at the same time as the CONTENTS folder.

  - When transferring the data in multiple microP2 cards to a computer, create a folder for each memory card to prevent clips with the same name from being overwritten.

  - Do not delete data inside a memory card.

  - Be sure to format the memory card with a P2 device or P2 Viewer Plus.

## Volume label of the memory card

#### When the recording mode is P2

The card serial number is stored in the volume label if the memory card being used is the microP2 card. “CAM_SD” is stored in the volume label if a card other than the microP2 card is used.

#### When the recording mode is MOV

The value set in the [RECORDING] menu → [CLIP NAME] is stored in the volume label in the CAM INDEX + NEXT CARD COUNT format when the memory card is formatted. Once it is stored, [NEXT CARD COUNT] will increase by one. The CARD COUNT that is stored is also used for the CARD number of the MOV format file name.

NOTE

- When recording to the memory card that CAM INDEX + CARD COUNT is not stored in the volume label, the value set in the [RECORDING] menu → [CLIP NAME] is automatically stored in the volume label, and [NEXT CARD COUNT] will increase by one.

## Folder name of the MOV format video data

The fourth through eighth characters of the folder name differ depending on the setting of the camera.

1. Folder number

   001 to 999 (sequential number)

   - The number of clips that can be recorded in one folder is 999. Once it reaches 999, a folder with sequential number added is newly created.

     Also, a folder with sequential number added is newly created when the folder name is changed by changing the setting of the camera.

     The folder name will return to 001 when the memory card is formatted.

2. Number of pixels

   R: 3840×2160

   Y: 1920×1080

3. Frame rate

   A: 59.94fps

   B: 50.00fps

   C: 29.97fps

   D: 25.00fps

   F: 23.98fps

4. Video format

   Q: Progressive recording (MOV, LPCM)

   J: Interlace recording (MOV, LPCM)

5. Fixed values

   A

6. Recording setting

   M: Standard recording

   - Added to the file name recorded in card slot 2 for the simultaneous recording.

   T: Simultaneous recording

   - Added to the file name recorded in card slot 3 for the simultaneous recording.

7. Recording format information

#### When the folder name is 001RAQAM

Following video data is saved in the folder.

- Number of pixels: 3840×2160

- Frame rate: 59.94fps

- Video format: Progressive recording (MOV, LPCM)

## File name of the MOV format video data

The format of the file name is as follows.

1. CAM INDEX

   One character from upper case A to Z.

   - An INDEX assigned to each camera. Set with the [RECORDING] menu → [CLIP NAME] → [CAM INDEX].

2. CARD number

   001 - 999

   - This is the number assigned to each memory card. The CARD COUNT stored in the volume label of the memory card can be assigned.

3. Clip number

   C001 - C999

   - This is a sequential number assigned to each recording on the memory card. The number returns to C001 when the memory card is formatted. It will also return to C001 for the one after C999.

     The clip number is maintained even when the folder is split or when the clip is deleted.

4. Date

   Last two digits of year + two digits of month + two digits of date when the recording is started.

5. Hashtag generated from the serial number

   Four-digit number or alphabet

NOTE

- The clip name of the card slot 3 will be the same as the clip name of the card slot 2 for the simultaneous recording.

- The maximum number of folder and the folder number is 999. The recording is prohibited when it reaches 999 even if number in between is open.

- The number of clips that can be recorded on a single memory card is approximately 4000. Data will not be able to be recorded when it reaches the maximum number of clips that can be recorded even if number in between is open.

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