When recording the proxy data to an SD memory card, always format the card using the camera.
Checking the SD memory card
Insert the SD memory card into the camera.
Select the main menu → [FILE] → [SD CARD PROPERTY] (or the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY] → [SD CARD]).
The format status is displayed in [SD STANDARD].
If [NOT SUPPORTED] is displayed, format the card with the camera.
In the [PROXY REM] item, check the remaining recording time of the proxy data.
The remaining SD memory card capacity displayed ([PROXY REM]) indicates the remaining proxy recording, but it may differ from the actual available space. If short recordings are repeated, the available recording time may decrease significantly compared to the available space. When the remaining capacity exceeds 999 min, [999min] is displayed.
If the proxy is not recorded to the SD memory card, the remaining time is not displayed.
In the [NUMBER OF CLIPS] item, check the number of clips recorded in the SD memory card.
If the number of clips is 1000 or more, no additional proxy data can be recorded to the SD memory card even if there is available capacity.
Shot marks and text memos cannot be added to the clips in the SD memory card,
Deleting the clips recorded on the P2 card on the thumbnail screen does not delete the proxy data recorded on the SD memory card.
Formatting SD memory cards
Insert the SD memory card into the camera.
Select [YES] in the main menu → [FILE] → [FORMAT SD CARD].
This completes formatting the SD memory card.
Proxy data recording time (approximate)
Recording mode
Total recording rate
Recording time
(per 1 GB)
STD 2CH MP4
Approx. 1650 kbps
Approx. 78 min
LOW 2CH MOV
Approx. 950 kbps
Approx. 135 min
HQ 2CH MOV
Approx. 1650 kbps
Approx. 78 min
HQ 4CH MOV
Approx. 1780 kbps
Approx. 72 min
SHQ 2CH MOV
Approx. 5060 kbps
Approx. 25 min
AVC-G6 2CH MOV
Approx. 6 Mbps
Approx. 13 min
(These are reference values for continuous recording with Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips)