How to convert to MP4.

Before copying, convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality (MP4 (1280x720/ 30p) or MP4 (640x360/30p)) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet.

• Scenes recorded in iFrame or saved as MP4 (640x360/30p) cannot be converted to MP4.

Converting to MP4

1. Press [MENU] → [EDIT SCENE] → [EDIT SCENE]
2. Touch the scene you want to convert.
   • The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the [Convert Scene] indication appears on the thumbnail. To cancel the operation, touch the scene again.
   • You can select up to 99 scenes in succession.
3. Touch [Enter].
4. Select the quality after conversion.
   • [HD (1280x720/30p)]: Convert to MP4 (1280x720/30p) and copy.
     • You cannot convert and copy MP4 [720/30p] scenes.
   • [VGA (640x360/30p)]: Convert to MP4 (640x360/30p) and copy.
   • [FHD (1920x1080/30p)]: Convert to MP4 (1920x1080/30p) and copy.
     • For model HC-VX870 - This quality is displayed only when a 4K MP4 scene is selected.
   • Note:
     • MP4 scenes after conversion are saved to the same media as the scenes before conversion.
5. Touch [YES].
   • To continue converting scenes to MP4, repeat steps 2 to 5.

To stop converting halfway:

Touch [CANCEL] during format conversion..

To exit the MP4 conversion:

Touch [RETURN].

Notes:

• A scene recorded over a long time may take time.
• When converting and copying the scenes recorded in AVCHD to an MP4 scene, the scene exceeding approximately 20 minutes is automatically divided.
• If you convert protected scenes to MP4, their protection will be cleared after the conversion.
• For models HC-V380, HC-W580:
  • Scenes recorded as backup for Twin Camera will be saved as normal MP4 scenes when converted to MP4 scenes and copied.