What is Audio Video Coding High Definition (AVCHD)?
AVCHD is a recording format used by some digital video camcorders for recording high-definition (HD) video. It provides the ability to record personal HD footage directly to a 3-inch (8cm) DVD media, Memory Stick Pro Duo™ media, or hard disk drive in a camcorder. The AVCHD format uses data compression coding technology and is very efficient at maintaining HD video quality.
Here are the specifications for the AVCHD format:
| Video codec | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
|---|---|
| Audio codec | Dolby Digital AC-3 |
| Picture size/Scan mode (Aspect ratio) | 1920x1080/60i, 50i (16:9) 1440x1080/60i, 50i (16:9) |
| Audio channels/Sampled frequency | 2 channels/48 kHz 5.1 channels/48 kHz |
| Container format | MPEG-2 System (.M2TS or .MTS file extension) |
| Compatibility | Compatible with the Blu-ray Disc® format Compatible with several recording media devices, such as Hard Disk or Memory Stick® media Compatible with xv.Color technology |
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