How to record MP4 movies?

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NTSC

*Some functions are not available, depending on the model.

NOTES:

• Movies are recorded in HD format and MP4 format simultaneously when Dual Video REC is set to On. You cannot record only MP4 movies with this camera.
• Dual Video REC will be set to Off when Frame Rate is set to 60p.
  When recording MP4 movies, set Frame Rate as follows according to the file format setting.
  • AVCHD file format: set to 60i or 24p
  • XAVC S HD file format: set to 30p or 24p
  • XAVC S 4K file format: set to 30p or 24p

  Available file formats differ depending on the model of the camera.

• If your camera has the Intelligent Active setting in the SteadyShot menu, set SteadyShot to a setting other than Intelligent Active. Dual Video REC is not available when Intelligent Active is selected.
  (Depending on the model, the SteadyShot settings are different.)

Playing back MP4 movies:
Switch the format of the movie to be played back by selecting the 4K, HD, 4K/MP4 or HD/MP4 icon displayed in the upper right of the playback screen.
 

PAL

*Some functions are not available, depending on the model.

NOTES:

• Movies are recorded in HD format and MP4 format simultaneously when Dual Video REC is set to On. You cannot record only MP4 movies with this camera.
• Dual Video REC will be set to Off when Frame Rate is set to 50p.
  When recording MP4 movies, set Frame Rate as follows according to the file format setting.
  • AVCHD file format: set to 50i or 25p
  • XAVC S HD file format: set to 25p
  • XAVC S 4K file format: set to 25p

  Available file formats differ depending on the model of the camera.

• If your camera has the Intelligent Active setting in the SteadyShot menu, set SteadyShot to a setting other than Intelligent Active. Dual Video REC is not available when Intelligent Active is selected.
  (Depending on the model, the SteadyShot settings are different.)

Playing back MP4 movies:

Switch the format of the movie to be played back by selecting the 4K, HD, 4K/MP4 or HD/MP4 icon displayed in the upper right of the playback screen.