Sony PCV-RZ56G Manual

When you select a format from the File Output Settings window, each setting is preset to a recommended value. 

DV CODEC AVI 1.0 (.avi) 

Uses the same compression method as a digital video device. The exported file size limit is 2

GB. 

DV CODEC AVI 2.0 (.avi) 

Uses the same compression method as a digital video device. The exported file size is more

than 2 GB. 

MPEG1 (.mpg) 

Uses a file compression method that is compatible with Video CD. Files are relatively small. 

MPEG2 (.mpg) 

Uses a file compression method that is compatible with DVD. The image quality is higher and file size is

larger than MPEG1, but smaller than DV CODEC AVI 1.0/2.0. 

MICROMV (.mmv) 

Uses the same compression method as a MICROMV   device. 

Click to DVD   Project 
File (.ctd) 

Used for video content that is edited by DVgate Plus   software, for use with Click to DVD   software. Each

clip can be used as a chapter on a DVD.