Panasonic HPX3000 User manual

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General：
General
The unit is a solid CCD camera recorder integrating 2/3-inch 2.2-megapixel components that support interlaced/progressive
drive (reading all pixels) and record/playback that supports the compression format for AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50 and
DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV.
The unit supports the HD and SD methods shown in the following table. The unit is also equipped with CAC (chromatic
aberration correction function for the magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses), Scan Reverse (corrects images when
Anamo lenses or lenses for film applications are used), and the film-like gamma function.
For recording, the compression and recording methods are selectable among AVC-Intrra100, AVC-Intra50, DVCPRO HD,
DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV. Since minimal image deterioration occurs when recording with AVC-Intra 100 compression in
particular, high image quality can be retained.
_Supported formats
Attention
Adjust the following three settings when using the unit for the first time.
zAdjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 50)
zThe unit is delivered from the factory with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame
frequency according to the TV standard, refer to the procedures described on page 13.
zSet VF TYPE on the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page depending on your viewfinder. The
factory setting is set to the HD viewfinder.
Mode SYSTEM MODE Shooting/Recording method
HD
1080-59.94i
AVC-Intra100 59.94i
29.97P (Native)
23.98P (Native)
AVC-Intra50
DVCPRO HD
59.94i
29.97P Over 59.94i
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull down)
23.98PA Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull down)
1080-50i
AVC-Intra100 50i
25P (Native)
AVC-Intra50
DVCPRO HD 50i
25P over 50i
SD
480-59.94i
DVCPRO50
DVCPRO
DV
59.94i
29.97P Over 59.94i
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull down)
23.98PA Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull down)
576-50i
DVCPRO50
DVCPRO
DV
50i
25P Over 50i
General
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8General：Features of Camera unit
_Multi-format
By applying the interlace drive/progressive drive
(reading all pixels) to the 2.2-mega pixel CCD, the unit
supports a variety of recording methods. (Refer to page
46)
_Chromatic Aberration Compensation function
The unit is equipped with a function to correct the
magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses
caused by the fact that the refractive index in lenses
varies with the wavelength of light (hereinafter referred
to as chromatic aberration). By using this function,
chromatic aberration around the lens can be corrected
and high definition images can be obtained. However, a
lens supporting chromatic aberration compensation is
must be used. (Refer to page 99)
_Scan Reverse function
The Scan Reverse function, as standard configuration,
cancels the image inversion that occurs when a lens
adapter from Canon or Angenieux is used, and it can be
switched through the Menu settings. (Refer to page 161)
_Film-like Gamma function
In order to obtain film tone in Varicam (AJ-HDC27
series), the unit is equipped with the FILM-REC gamma
almost equivalent to Varicam. (Refer to page 173)
_2-disk 4-type configuration optical filters
The unit is equipped with CC filters for 3200K, 4300K,
5600K, and 6300K. The 5600K filter for outdoor
recording is standard. (Refer to page 18)
_14-bit A/D conversion digital signal processing
Analog video signals are processed into digital data by a
14-bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74
MHz. It is possible to reproduce images that are more
finely detailed.
_ Storage type high-sensitivity function (DS. GAIN)
The unit uses the storage type gain increase function by
driving the CCD progressively. With this function, it is
possible to obtain brighter pictures without increasing
noise under low light conditions.
This is a function that makes it possible to achieve
higher sensitivity of up to 20 dB above the regular gain
increase. Furthermore, this function can also be used as
picture effects. (Refer to page 182)
In addition, this function operates when shooting in
59.94i and 50i. SHUTTER mode turns off when in this
state.
_DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function
With this function, the dynamic range of high brightness
areas that may be skipped with white blanks in an
ordinary recording method can be expanded by
compressing images and maintaining the contrast.
(Refer to page 53)
_Lens file function
The unit has 8 lens files.
By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be
stored. (Refer to page 94)
_Focus assist function
The unit will display a marker to help with focusing when
shooting videos. This function provides a visual cue for
focusing. (Refer to page 53)
_Data management function
Within the unit, one user data file and four sets of scene
file data can be saved.
By using an SD memory card as the setup cart, up to
eight sets of setup data can be stored. (Refer to page
84)
_Color bar
The unit employs the SMPTE color bar, ARIB color bar,
Split color bar for SNG (Satellite News Gathering) as
well as the conventional color bar, which is useful for
adjusting the color monitor. (Refer to page 180)
Features of Camera unit
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General：Features of Recorder/player unit
General
_Multiple Slots
AJ-HPX3000 is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Up
to five cards may be inserted in these slots for
continuous recording. They also provide new recording
capabilities specific to memory cards.
zHot-Swap recording
The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to
be replaced without interrupting recording. This
facilitates continuous recording.
zLOOP REC
AJ-HPX3000 can retain a certain amount of
previously recorded material by continuously loop-
recording data into a specified recording area.
zINTERVAL REC/ONE SHOT REC
The AJ-HPX3000 features interval recording at
minimum one-frame intervals. This function is
particularly suited to shooting science and nature
programs. Frame-by-frame shooting is simple with the
one-shot recording function.
zPRE-RECORDING function
In standby status, AJ-HPX3000 always stores video
and sound input to the camera for up to 8 seconds.
This means that the PRE-RECORDING function,
when turned on, records the video and sound for a
preceding duration preset by the user. This feature
recovers critical moments that you might have
missed. For DVCPRO and DV, video and sound can
be recorded for up to 15 seconds.
zONE CLIP REC Function
This function compiles multiple recordings into a
combined clip and does not isolate single recordings
(from REC START to STOP) to single clips. The
combined clip can be handled with ease with
transferring or copying etc., as the clip can be
treated as a single thumbnail or when editing. Up to
a maximum of 99 recordings can be combined into
this single clip.
zProxy recording (when AJ-YAX800G attached)
By installing the optional video encoder card (AJ-
YAX800G), MPEG4 format video and real-time
metadata such as time code data can be recorded
simultaneously on the P2 card and the SD memory
card, together with the video and sound recorded by
the camera. This function is useful for confirmation
of editing of clips. For more information about the
approximate duration for proxy recording, see
[Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on
SD memory cards] (page 11). Please also see
<Cautions in using SD memory cards>. (page 22)
zData protection
Data on P2 cards will not be lost due to overwriting
unless the files are deleted or the cards are
initialised. Recordings are written only to free space.
_HD: Format AVC-I100/AVC-I50/DVCPRO HD
SD: Format DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV
Recorded video is compressed through a component
digital recording method that uses a state-of-the-art
compression technology, and sound is recorded using
the non-compression PCM recording method, which
excels in such areas as S/N ratio, frequency bands,
waveform properties and reproducibility of fine areas.
These methods further enhance the quality of images
and sound.
And it is also possible to select AVC (Advance Video
Coding) compression of the ISO/IEC14496-10 standard
in addition to DVCPRO HD in HD mode. The unit
performs the in-frame compression.
It is also possible to select DVCPRO HD in addition to
H.264/AVC Intra Profile compression in HD mode. The
unit performs the in-frame compression.
In SD mode, you can select a recording format
appropriate for your purpose. For example, choose
DVCPRO50 to give higher priority to image quality or
DVCPRO if cost efficiency is a high priority.
Note
When the clip is played back in the format not selected
on the menu, the picture may be disturbed until the
format is detected.
_4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)
In HD (1080i) mode, 4-channel digital audio recording is
used.
All formats in SD mode also support 4-channel digital
audio recording with high-quality sound (48 kHz/16 bits).
_Clip Thumbnailing
zAutomatic generation of thumbnails
AJ-HPX3000 automatically generates a thumbnail for
each recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of
this on the camera-recorder as well as for non-linear
editing purposes, and after uploading to a server.
zThumbnail display on the LCD monitor
The 3.5-inch color LCD side of the your video
camera recorder can provide a multi-screen view
of 12 clip thumbnails. You can choose a desired clip
to playback instantly.
zSeamless playback of selected clips
You can select more than one clip from the
thumbnail view for continuous playback and output
of seamless video.
Note
During continuous playback of clips in different
recording formats, seamless playback is not available.
zDisplay of clip information
By selecting clips, information added to clips, such
as the recording time, Text Memo, Shot Marks and
metadata can be checked.
Features of Recorder/player unit
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10 General：Features of Recorder/player unit
_Text Memos & Shot Marks
Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of text
memo added to the thumbnail associated with the time
code, together with shot marks which, for example, can
help you distinguish OK cuts from reject cuts.
Both text memos and shot marks can be added to
selected clips during and after a recording. This is
helpful for editing recorded video.
In addition, you can use the copy function for each text
memo block to take only the necessary portions out of a
clip.
_Front-mounted Sound Level Control Mechanism
AJ-HPX3000 features a front-mounted control for fine
adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is
particularly effective for adjusting the sound level when
you are shooting without a sound recordist. The control
can be disabled. (Refer to page 16)
_Support for Built-in Unislot Wireless Receive
AJ-HPX3000 is designed to support an optional slot-in
wireless receiver. (Refer to page 110 and 187) The unit
also supports 2-channel wireless receivers.
_Recording Review Capability
This capability automatically plays back the last 2 to 10
seconds of recorded video, allowing you to quickly
check the recorded contents.
_Built-in Time Code Generator/reader
A special-purpose Subcode track can be used to record
and reproduce time code information.
_Support for Metadata
AJ-HPX3000 is capable of recording positional
information (latitudes, longitudes and altitudes), as
UMID information (metadata), from the GPS unit AJ-
GPS910G (optional accessory). Names/titles can also
be recorded, e.g. the camera person, the reporter, or the
program which was registered on the SD memory card
in advance. This information is also useful in managing
information on clips. Regarding SD memory cards,
please also see <Cautions in using SD memory cards>
(page 22).
_Recording Time
Operation of the following P2 cards with AJ-HPX3000
has been verified:
zAJ-P2C004HG (4 GB)
zAJ-P2C008HG (8 GB)
zAJ-P2C016RG (16 GB)
zAJ-P2C032RG (32 GB)
(The model numbers and capacities are accurate as of
October 2008 but may change to expand capacity.)
The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) is disabled.
*1 Including 30P, 24P, and 25P pull down of the DVCPRO HD
*2 For 2ch audio recording
*3 Including 30P, 24P, and 25P pull down
Notes
z The values for 8 GB cards are 1/2 and the values for 4
GB cards are 1/4 those of 16 GB cards shown above.
zIf the one-time continuous recording exceeds the
duration which is given in the table below when a P2
card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is
used in AJ-HPX3000, the recording is automatically
continued on a separate clip. When performing
thumbnail operations (such as display, delete, repair
or copy) for these kinds of clips using a P2 device, it
is possible to perform the operations for the entire
recording as a single clip. However, with nonlinear
editing software or a personal computer, the
recording may be displayed as separate clips.
Recording Time on P2 Cards: When one 16 GB card is used;
HD Mode
Image system
Recording method and Recording time
DVCPRO HD AVC-Intra100 AVC-Intra50
1080-59.94i/
50i
*
1
Approx.
16 minutes
Approx.
16 minutes
Approx.
32 minutes
1080-30PN/
25PN (Native)
-
Approx.
16 minutes
Approx.
32 minutes
1080-24PN
(Native)
-
Approx.
20 minutes
Approx.
40 minutes
SD Mode
Image system
Recording method and Recording
time
DVCPRO 50
DVCPRO *
2
DV *
2
480-59.94i/576-50i *
3
Approx.
32 minutes
Approx.
64 minutes
Approx.
64 minutes
Recording method (except for native) Continuous
recording time
DVCPRO HD Approx.
5 minutes
AVC-Intra100
AVC-Intra50 Approx.
10 minutes
DVCPRO50
DVCPRO Approx.
20 minutes
DV
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General：Features of the Input/Output unit
General
(Reference values when cards are used for continuous
recording with our products. Actual recording time depends
on the kind of scenes and the number of clips.)
The driver installed on the unit must be updated when
using SD memory cards other than as listed above. To
update the driver, refer to [Updating the firmware
incorporated into the camera-recorder] (page 195)
For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory
cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the
P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
_Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE)
By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted
in AJ-HPX3000 can be used as a bulk storage device.
It is also possible to store data on a P2 card onto a USB
2.0-connected external hard disk equipped with USB
host capability as well as view clips stored on hard disks
and write them to P2 cards. (Refer to page 137)
_DVCPRO/DV input/output provided as a
standard configuration
Data can be input/output to an external device through
the IEEE1394 digital interface. Use a 6-pin type
connector. The unit does not support the bus power.
While operating AVC-Intra, it is impossible to input/
output data with IEEE 1394. (Refer to page 135)
_HD/SD SDI output featured as standard
Video can be output as HD SDI signals, down-converted
SD SDI signals, or analog composite signals. SDI output
includes embedded audio etc.. (Refer to page 46) Note
that the SD mode does not output HD SDI signals.
_Down converter output provided as a standard
configuration
In HD mode, the MON OUT output connector and the
VIDEO OUT connector (in setting VBS mode) output
down converter (analog composite) signals.
It is optimum for confirming shot images on the SD
monitor. (Refer to page 46)
_HD/SD SDI input function
(when the AJ-YA350AG is attached)
The camera-recorder with the AJ-YA350AG extension
board attached can record SDI signals input through the
SDI input connector only if the signals are in the same
format as the camera-recorder.
(The unit does not support the various Native methods.)
_Remote control connector
By connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G),
which is available as an optional accessory, the unit can
be controlled remotely. (Refer to page 113)
_Confirmation of return video signals
It is possible to confirm the return video signals (analog
HD-Y signals in the HD mode/VBS or Y signals in the
SD mode) supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector of
AJ-HPX3000 in the viewfinder to confirm programs.
(Only video signals from the same record format can be
confirmed.) (Refer to page 180)
_DC OUT connector
The DC OUT connector of the unit produces 1.5 A of
electrical current.
By connecting an external switch to this connector, it is
possible to control REC start/stop.
Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting the LED
to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when
fixing the camera on a crane. (Refer to page 114)
Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on SD memory cards
(Except for 24P native mode)
Card No.
(Card Capacity)
MPEG4 recording rate
192 kbps 768 kbps 1500 kbps
RP-SDH256
(256 MB)
Approx.
2 hour
17 minutes
Approx. 35
minutes
Approx. 19
minutes
RP-SDH512
RP-SDK512
(512 MB)
Approx.
4 hour
27 minutes
Approx. 69
minutes
Approx. 38
minutes
RP-SDQ01G
RP-SDK01G
(1 GB)
Approx.
8 hour
56 minutes
Approx.
2 hour
19 minutes
Approx. 77
minutes
RP-SDQ02G
RP-SDK02G
(2 GB)
Approx.
18 hour
11 minutes
Approx.
4 hour
44 minutes
Approx.
2 hour
37 minutes
RP-SDV04G
(SDHC 4 GB)
Approx.
35 hour
42 minutes
Approx.
9 hour
18 minutes
Approx.
5 hour
12 minutes
Features of the Input/Output unit
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12 General：Other features
_Viewfinder connection
From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i,
1080-50i, 480-59.94i or 576-50i signals are output.
Furthermore, signals are output for switching the
frequencies of the connected viewfinder.
Confirm images in multi formats by connecting the
viewfinder (AJ-HVF21G), which is available as an
optional accessory. (Refer to page 28)
While the AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz)/E (50 Hz) can also
be connected, you cannot view video in formats with
different frequencies.
_User button
On the side panel of the unit, three user buttons (USER
MAIN/USER1/USER2) are available.
Each button can be assigned the on/off function for any
frequently used feature selected from among the many
features of the unit, such as P2 card slot select (Refer to
page 53).
Unit: mm (inch)
Other features
Dimensions drawing
209 (8- )
270.5 (10- )
318(12- )
102 (4- )
137 (5- )
3/8
1/
16
1/2
1/4
5/8
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General：Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency)
General
The unit is delivered with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the
preferred standard, refer to the procedures described below.
1After connecting the unit to the power supply and then
turning on the power, press the MENU SW button while
pressing the LIGHT SW button to open OPTION
MENU.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor (arrow) to
the AREA SELECT item on the AREA SETTING
screen in OPTION MENU, and the press the JOG dial
button.
3Select the area among NTSC, NTSC(J), and PAL. After
selecting the area by turning the JOG dial button, press
the JOG dial button.
4Move the cursor (arrow) to _AREA SET by turning
the JOG dial button, and then press the JOG dial but-
ton. The following window appears.
5Move the arrow (→) to YES and press the JOG dial but-
ton. The settings selected in Step 3 above are reflected
in FACTORY and CURRENT DATA on the screen.
6Turn off the power supply once and then turn on it
again.
◆Notes
zThe settings are not saved unless SET is executed even if
NTSC, NTSC(J), or PAL is selected in the AREA SELECT.
zWhen AREA SELECT is revised, the “_AREA SET”
blinks.
zWhen these items are set when the unit is used for the first
time, only the following 8 items are revised. When the
other settings of the unit are set in MAIN MENU, the
MENU setting values for items other than the following 8
are ones that were set at the factory.
*1 SET UP of the DOWN CON SETTING menu
(Enabled only for 1080-59.94i)
*2 SET UP of the SYSTEM MODE menu
(Enabled only for 480-59.94i)
*3 Select THUMBNAIL >SETUP >DATA FORMAT from the
thumbnail menu. For details refer to [Setting the Thumbnail
Display Mode] (page 130).
Color TV Standard Settings
(Settings for frame frequency)
*** OPTION MENU ***
OPTION
# AREA SETTING
< AREA SETTING >
# AREA SELECT: PAL
_ AREA SET
AREA SET?
YES
# NO
Factory
settings NTSC NTSC(J) PAL
SYSTEM
MODE
1080-
59.94i
1080-
59.94i
1080-
59.94i 1080-50i
CAMERA
MODE 60i 60i 60i 50i
SET UP*17.5% 7.5% 0% 0%
D/C SET UP*27.5% 7.5% 0% 0%
REAR LINE IN
LV L +4dB +4dB +4dB 0dB
AUDIO OUT
LV L +4dB +4dB +4dB 0dB
HEAD ROOM 20dB 20dB 20dB 18dB
GUI metadata
language
indication
American
English
American
English
Japanese/
For Japan
American
English
LANGUAGE Not
displayed
Not
displayed
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
Not
displayed
DATA
FORMAT*3MDY MDY YMD DMY
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14 General：System Configuration
* For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2
Support Desk at the following Web sites.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
System Configuration
Lens:
(Bayonet type)
Fujinon, Canon
Viewfinder:
AJ-VF15B
AJ-VF20WB
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case:
AJ-SC900
Hard carrying case:
AJ-HT901G
Unislot wireless
microphone receiver:
Sennheiser EK3041
External DC
power supply
NP-1 type
Battery case
V mount type
Battery plate
DIONIC90/160
HYTRON50/100/140
PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14
NP-L7
ENDURA7/10
BP-GL65/95
HD/SD SDI input board:
AJ-YA350AG
GPS unit:
AJ-GPS910G
Remote control unit:
AJ-RC10G
Video encoder card:
AJ-YAX800G
Microphone holder:
AJ-MH800G
Memory Card
Camera-Recorder
AJ-HPX3000G
Tripod adapter:
SHAN-TM700
Stereo microphone :
AJ-MC900G
◆Note
All of the devices and accessories other than the unit,
which are shown in this system configuration, are option-
ally available. To use these devices and accessories, refer
to the respective operation manuals.
2-type HD Viewfinder:
AJ-HVF21G
Remote control cable:
AJ-C10050G
SD Memory cards*
P2 Cards*:
AJ-P2C004HG
AJ-P2C008HG
AJ-P2C016RG
AJ-P2C032RG
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30 Recording and Playback：P2 Cards
Note
When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure
to set the time data beforehand. On how the time data is
set, see [Setting Time Data] (page 57).
1Turn on the POWER switch.
2While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the
slide-out door to the left.
The door opens.
3Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT
button pops up.
4Tilt up the popped-up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2
card.
5Insert a P2 card into camera-recorder. The P2 CARD
ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the
status of the P2 card.
For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2
CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards] (page
31).
6Close the slide-out door.
Note
Do not leave the slide-out door open when moving
camera-recorder.
Inserting P2 Cards
POWER: ON
Slide lock
button
Slide-out door
EJECT button
The card must be
inserted with the
logo right way
up.
P2 CARD
ACCESS
LED
Recording and Playback
P2 Cards
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Recording and Playback：P2 Cards
Recording and Playback
1While pressing down the slide lock button, move the
slide-out door to the left.
The door opens.
2Tilt down the EJECT button.
3Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2
card so that you can remove it.
Notes
zAfter insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is
being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED
flashes orange), or the P2 card may fail. If your unit is not
set to turn on the P2 CARD ACCESS LED, before
removing the card ensure that PRE-RECORDING have
finished after stopping recording or playback.
zIf a P2 card being accessed is removed, the viewfinder
displays “TURN POWER OFF” and camera-recorder
gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED.
In addition, all P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs blink rapidly in
green. If this is the case, turn the power off. For more
information on warning indications, see [Warning
System] (page 151).
zIf a P2 card is removed while being accessed, clips on it
may become irregular. Check the clips and restore them
if required. For more information about how to restore
clips, see [Restoring Clips] (page 123).
z If a P2 card being formatted is removed, it may be not be
formatted properly. In this case, the viewfinder displays
“TURN POWER OFF”. If this message appears, turn off the
power, then restart camera-recorder to reformat the card.
zIf a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being
played back, the inserted P2 card is not recognised and
the P2 CARD ACCESS LED for that card does not come
on. Card recognition starts when the playback ends.
zEven if a P2 card is inserted in a vacant slot while
recording, the media may not be recognized during the
following times:
Immediately after PRE-RECORDING
Immediately before or after switching from the first
P2 card for recording to the second one, when data
are recorded on multiple cards spanning from one to
the other (hot-swap recording)
<For Your Information>
The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using
the menu option ACCESS LED. This option can be found
on the <OPTION MODE> screen, which is accessible from
the SYSTEM SETTING page.
To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally
erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at
[Protect].
Note
Write-protect switchover can be performed while the card
is being accessed (during recording or playback), but does
not take effect until access to the card ceases.
* The mode check indication is shown in the viewfinder. For more
information, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout] (page 71).
The access LED located on the display window blinks
when reading or writing data from or to any of the P2 cards
inserted in Slots 1 - 5 or stays illuminated when any of the
cards are recordable. It stays off when none of the P2
cards are recordable.
Removing P2 Cards
Depress the tilted-down
EJECT button to release
the P2 card.
Tilt down the EJECT
button.
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content
P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards
P2 CARD
ACCESS LED
MODE CHECK
indication* Status of P2 Card
Stays on in
green
ACTIVE Writing and reading
enabled
Stays on in
orange
ACTIVE Writing and reading
enabled. The card is
recordable (LOOP REC
also enabled).
Blinks in orange ACCESSING Writing or reading being
performed.
Blinks rapidly in
orange
INFO READING Recognaising the P2 card.
Blinks slowly in
green
FULL The P2 card has no free
space. Only reading is
enabled.
PROTECTED The write-protect switch on
the P2 card is positioned at
[PROTECT]. Only reading
is enabled.
Stays off NOT
SUPPORTED
The card is not supported
by your unit. Replace the
card.
FORMAT ERROR The P2 card is not properly
formatted. Reformat the
card.
NO CARD No P2 card is inserted.
Protect
Write-protect switch
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32 Recording and Playback：How to handle data recorded on P2 cards
The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that is used as the recording medium in the professional video production
and broadcasting devices that make up the DVCPRO P2 Series.
zSince data recorded in the DVCPRO P2 format or AVC-
Intra are in a file format, they have excellent compatibility
with PCs. The file structure is a unique format, which in
addition to video and audio data in MXF files contains
various other important information items. The folder
structure links the data as shown on the right.
Changing or deleting just one information component
could make it impossible to recognize the data as P2
data or use the card in a P2 device
zWhen transferring data from a P2 card to a PC, or when rewriting data saved on a PC to a P2 card, to prevent data loss
be sure to use the special P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website.
(Compatible with the Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.)
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
zWhen using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the
instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when returning data to a P2 card.
Transfer the corresponding CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT file together as a set.
Do not transfer individual files from the CONTENTS folder.
When copying, copy the LASTCLIP.TXT file at the same time as the CONTENTS folder.
When transferring multiple P2 cards to a PC, create a folder for each P2 card to prevent clips with the same name from
being overwritten.
Do not delete data from the P2 card.
Before using a P2 card, be sure to format it with a P2 device.
zMicrosoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
zApple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the USA and other countries.
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards
CONTENTS
AUDIO
CLIP
ICON
PROXY
VIDEO
VOICE
LASTCLIP.TXT*
Device:\
All these folders are required.
* This is the file in which the
information on the final clip
that was recorded with the P2
device is written.
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33
Recording and Playback：Basic Procedures
Recording and Playback
This section describes the basic procedure for shooting
and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect
your system to ensure that it works properly.
* For directions on inspecting your memory card camera-recorder, see
[Inspections Before Shooting] (page 144).
1Insert a charged battery pack.
2Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more
than four segments of the battery-remaining amount
indication bar are illuminated.
zIf the number of illuminated segments is fewer than
five, first check the battery placement. If placement
is not the problem, replace the battery with a fully
charged one.
3Insert a P2 card and ensure that the P2 CARD
ACCESS LED stays on in orange or green. Then,
close the slide-out door.
When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card,
the card in the slot with the lowest number is used
first. However, regardless of slot number, a P2 card
inserted later will not be accessed until the other
cards have been used.
Example:
If all five slots contain P2 cards, the cards are used in
order of slot numbers 1>2>3>4>5. However, if
the P2 card in Slot 1 is removed and then re-inserted,
the cards will be used in the following order:
2>3>4>5>1.
Note that the recording order is retained even if the power
is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last
card written before powering-down will be the target card.
Note
When “SLOT1” is selected for the menu option P.ON REC
SLOT SEL, recording starts from the P2 card inserted in
the smallest slot number, after the power is turned on.
This option is found in the REC FUNCTION screen on the
SYSTEM SETTING page.
When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the
switches as detailed below, before starting to use your unit.
Setting the switches before shooting and recording
Notes
zThe USER MAIN button is factory-set to perform the slot
selection function, which selects the target card from
among several P2 cards.
When a new target P2 card is selected, the appropriate
slot number appears on the P2 card remaining amount
indicator in the viewfinder.
For more information about the indications in the
viewfinder, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout]
(page 71).
zSLOT SEL function is enabled during recording. Until the
P2 card on which images are recorded has been switched
completely, “SLOT SEL” blinks on the viewfinder. If the
“SLOT SEL” operation cannot be executed for any reason,
for instance immediately after starting recording or
switching the P2 card on which images are recorded,
“SLOT SEL INVALID” is displayed.
Basic Procedures
Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion
2
1
2
12345
3
Switch Setting
OUTPUT:
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON
AUDIO SELECT
CH 1/CH 2:
AUTO
Iris: Auto
TCG:
F-RUN or
R-RUN
GAIN:
Normally, this should be set to 0 dB.
If conditions are too dark, an
appropriate gain level should be set.
USER MAIN:
This switch is factory-set to
perform slot selection.
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34 Recording and Playback：Basic Procedures
For shooting, follow the steps below.
1Select a filter according to light conditions.
2A When the white balance is saved:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].
2B When the white or black balance is not saved and
you have no time to adjust the white balance:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].
This adjusts the white balance against the filter
according to the position of the FILTER control.
2C If the white balance is adjusted on the spot:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot
a white test subject so that it appears at the center of
the screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust the
white balance.
1. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to
adjust the white balance.
2. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB] to
adjust the black balance.
3. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to
adjust the white balance again.
For directions on making adjustments, see [Adjusting
the White Balance] (page 47) and [Adjusting the Black
Balance] (page 50).
3Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus,
and zoom.
4To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed
and operation mode.
For more information, see [Setting the Electronic
Shutter] (page 51).
5Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC
button on the handle or VTR button at the lens to start
recording.
During recording, the REC lamp in the viewfinder
stays illuminated.
6To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOP
button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at
the lens.
The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out.
White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion
Shooting
White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Comple-
tion
Operation Buttons
During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/
PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.
13 2A, B, C2C4 5, 6
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Recording and Playback：Normal Recording
Recording and Playback
REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the
P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added
information as meta data, is called a “clip”.
In the unit, the camera’s recording method is selectable
between the Native recording method with the frame rate
unchanged and the normal recording method pulling the
frame rate down to 59.94 or 50 frames.
Images at 24P (23.98: referred to as 24P) are pulled down
in 2:3 mode. Images at 30P (29.97: referred to as 30P) are
pulled down in 2:2 mode and recorded as 59.94i (referred
to as 60i). Images at 25P are recorded as 50i with 2:2
pulled down. 24PA (2:3:3:2 Advanced Pull down) is
supported as well.
AVC-Intra does not support pull-down recording.
Example of 24P Over 60i
This recording method extracts and records effective
frames at the frame rates of the AVC-Intra recording in
1080i.
Even in Native recording, the rate for outputting camera
images and playback images is 59.94i or 50i that are
pulled down.
Example of 1080-24PN (Native)
Notes
zThe recording will start from the top frame of a five-frame
cycle for 24P/24PA recording or a four-frame cycle for
24P native recording, respectively. Therefore, the time
code may be discontinued when recording clips
continuously in different modes during the recording
cycle.
zEven if a P2 card has just been inserted, or the power
has been just turned on, you can start recording using
the internal memory of camera-recorder. In this case,
recording cannot be stopped until the P2 card is
recognised. If the inserted card is not recognized as a
recordable P2 card, the record in internal memory is
instantly discarded, and the message “CANNOT REC”
message is displayed on the viewfinder. Press the
MODE CHECK button to check P2 card status
(displayed in viewfinder).
Normal Recording
Normal Recording and Native Recording
Normal recording (Pull-down recording)
Native recoding
BAC D
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De
Camera
recording
2:3 pull down
= recording
BAC D
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De
BADC
Camera
recording
2:3 pull down
Recording
Mode check button
REC START/STOP button
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36 Recording and Playback：PRE-RECORDING function
The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing
several seconds of video and sound data coming from the
camera. This capability can be used to record video and
sound several seconds before either the REC START/
STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at
the lens is pressed to start recording. To use this function,
the menu option PRE REC MODE must be set to “ON”.
The storage duration of the internal memory can be set
from the menu option PRE REC TIME. PRE REC MODE
and PRE REC TIME menu options can be found in the
REC FUNCTION screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.
The function of the menu option PRE REC MODE may be
assigned to a desired user button by using any one of the
menu options USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW, or USER2 SW.
These options can be found in the USER SW screen,
which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.
These are the options for PRE REC TIME.
1-8 SEC
(When recording in DVCPRO50 in HD or SD mode)
1-15 SEC
(When recording in DVCPRO or DV in SD mode)
Specify the duration for which data may be recorded
before either the REC START/STOP button, REC button
on the handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed.
Notes
z“P-REC” indication when the “PRE REC MODE”
menu option is set to OFF
After recording is stopped, the “P-REC” indication
remains displayed until all video and sound are recorded
on the P2 card, even if the PRE REC MODE menu
option is set to OFF. For details of the [P-REC] display,
refer to [29.INTERVAL REC/PRE RECORDING
information display (page 76)] in [Viewfinder Status
Indication Layout]. In addition, this display can be turned
off by configuring the P-REC/i-REC settings. The P-
REC/i-REC items can be selected from the <VF
INDICATOR3> screen on the VF page.
zImmediately after the power is turned on, the menu
option PRE REC TIME is selected and/or the storage
duration is changed, the content in internal memory will
be undefined. In these situations, the video or sound will
not be recorded for the duration specified, even if either
the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the
handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed to start
recording.
zA P2 card that has been just inserted takes some time to
recognise. In this situation, video or sound may not be
recorded for the duration specified, even if either the
REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or
VTR button at the lens is pressed to start a recording.
zThe internal memory does not store video or sound
when a playback or recording review is being performed.
For this reason, no video or sound can be recorded
during such operation.
zWhen recording starts, the time code indication (TCG)
may be shown as “HOLD” until the P2 card has been
recognised.
zDuring recording of IEEE1394 input or INTERVAL REC
operation, PRE-RECORDING is not available.
PRE-RECORDING function
A
A
B
B
C
Previous clip
New clip
REC start
(Recording starts)
REC/PAUSE
(Recording pauses)
Real-time video
Real-time sound
Specified PRE-
REC duration
Content on P2 card
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Recording and Playback：Loop Recording
Recording and Playback
When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this
function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order.
Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this
function continues recording while erasing existing data.
To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE
must be set to “ON” The option LOOP REC MODE can be
found in the <REC FUNCTION> screen on the SYSTEM
SETTING page.
Notes
zWhen the LOOP REC capability is used, each P2 card
must have at least one minute of free space.
zDuring LOOP REC, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for all
target P2 cards illuminate in orange. Note that if any of
the target P2 card is removed, LOOP REC stops.
zWhen the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,
the viewfinder and display window both show “LOOP”.
However, when only one card is inserted, or when each
card has less than one minute of free space, the LOOP
REC capability does not work, even if the option LOOP
REC MODE is set to ON. If this is the case, the
indication “LOOP” flashes in the viewfinder and on the
display window.
zWhen the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to
“ON”, the space remaining on the P2 card is displayed
as an estimated recording time for the current recording
format. When LOOP REC is stopped immediately after
deleting an old recording, the actual time remaining may
be shorter than the displayed time.
zThe LOOP REC function does not operate when
recording using IEEE1394 input or while the INTERVAL
REC or ONE CLIP REC functions are operating.
You can terminate the LOOP REC mode by either:
zTurning off the POWER switch of camera-recorder; or
zSetting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”.
It is possible to record in intervals of one frame as the
shortest length by using the internal memory of the unit.
To use this option, open the REC FUNCTION screen from
the SYSTEM SETTING page, and set the interval
recording mode, REC TIME, PAUSE TIME and TAKE
TOTAL TIME for the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE.
When the settings are finalized, TOTAL REC TIME needed
on the P2 card is automatically calculated and displayed.
The following are the options for INTERVAL REC MODE:
OFF:
No interval recording performed.
ON:
Interval recording performed.
ONE SHOT:
Performs “one-shot” recording for the duration
specified under the REC TIME option by pressing
either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on
the handle, or VTR button at the lens.
Notes
zWhen executing interval recording, data cannot be
output with IEEE 1394. When the 1394 CONTROL is set
to “BOTH”, it is also impossible to control external
devices.
zThe shortest recording time, stand-by time, and the set
value of the cut-off unit frame number may vary with the
recording method as follows.
Loop Recording
B
AC
BC
D
Card1 Card2 Card3
Recording starts
Before LOOP
REC starts
Recording
Cycle 1
Data are recorded by connecting the unrecorded sections on
the P2 card (in the sequence of A to B to C). When the
remaining recording capacity is less than 30 seconds, A is
deleted, and data are record on C up to FULL (remaining
memory capacity is 0), and then new data are recorded (D).
Recording
Cycle 2
No content
Content
recorded
Terminating the LOOP REC Mode
Interval Recording
Recording method Unit frame
number
1080i 60i, 50i
30P, 25P (Pull down)
30PN, 25PN (Native)
1 frame
24P, 24PA (Pull down) 5 frames
24PN (Native) 4 frames
SD mode 60i, 50i
30P, 25P (Pull down) 1 frame
24P, 24PA (Pull down) 5 frames
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38 Recording and Playback：Interval Recording
1Following basic operations of shooting and recording
according to “Basic Procedures”, lock the camera
securely.
2Check that “i” is blinking in the display, and that the
interval recording mode is selected.
3Press either REC START/STOP button, REC button on
the handle, or VTR button at the lens.
Interval recording starts. Recording automatically stops
after the specified TAKE TOTAL TIME, and the entire
recording is generated as one clip.
“i” starts blinking in the display when the internal
recording mode is selected. “iREC” illuminates after
recording starts. “iREC” blinks during a pause.
The display in the viewfinder is the same as that in the
display window.
The tally lamp illuminates during recording. If PAUSE
TIME is set at 2 minutes or longer, the tally lamp
illuminates at 5-second intervals to indicate that it is
paused. The tally lamp also blinks 3 seconds before
recording starts.
Press the STOP button. Recording stops. Then, the camera
accesses the P2 card to record the video stored in memory
before recording stops. The record from the beginning of the
interval recording to the moment of pressing the STOP
button is generated as one clip.
Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on
the handle, or VTR button at the lens, again. Interval
recording resumes.
zSetting the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE to “OFF”.
When INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to “OFF”, the mode
returns to ordinary recording mode if the POWER switch of
the unit is turned OFF.
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to “ON”, the interval
recording mode will not change even if the POWER switch
is turned OFF.
After setting the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC, follow
these steps:
1Following basic operations of shooting and recording
according to “Basic Procedures”, lock the camera
securely.
2Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC
button on the handle, or VTR button at the lens.
The AJ-HPX3000 automatically goes into ONE SHOT
pause mode after the specified REC TIME.
3Performs recording for the duration specified under
the REC TIME option by pressing either the REC
START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or
VTR button at the lens, and returns to ONE SHOT
pause mode.
4Press the STOP button.
The video and sound stored in memory are generated
as one clip.
Press the RET button at the lens to put the AJ-HPX3000 into
REC REVIEW mode. ONE SHOT operation continues after
the REC REVIEW.
Even during ONE SHOT mode, clips will not be generated
on the P2 card until the STOP button is pressed. Press the
STOP button, and stop ONE SHOT mode operation.
zSet the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE to “OFF”.
When INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [OFF], the mode
returns to ordinary recording mode if the POWER switch of
the unit is turned OFF.
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [ON], the ONE SHOT
mode will not change even if the POWER switch is turned
OFF.
Shooting procedures when INTERVAL REC is ON
To stop recording
For continuous recording
To stop the Interval recording mode
1
1
2
2
3
3
N
N
t1 t1
t2 t2
t1 t1
t2
t1
N-1
N-1
iREC start Time Axis
Real-time video
Sound
REC TIME
(Recording
time=t1)
PAU SE T I ME
(Recording
time=t2)
TAKE TOTAL TIME
(Time necessary for shooting)
Content on P2 card
TOTAL REC TIME
(Recording time on P2 card)
One clip
Shooting procedures for the ONE SHOT mode of
INTERVAL REC
To check the previous recording during a pause
To divide clips or to change the P2 card used for
recording
To stop the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC
A
t
A
B
t
B
Previous clip
Real-time video
Sound
Content on P2 card
One clip
REC TIME
(Recording
time=t)
iREC
start
Time
Axis
iREC
start
STOP
button
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39
Recording and Playback：Interval Recording
Recording and Playback
zSound
By selecting ON/OFF for the menu option AUDIO REC in
the REC FUNCTION screen, it is possible to specify
whether or not sound will be recorded during interval
recording.
zRecord/Playback Buttons
During interval recording, all operation buttons other
than STOP (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE) are disabled.
However, during a pause in ONE SHOT mode, REC
REVIEW can be executed with the RET button on the
lens.
zIf the power is turned off during recording
If the AJ-HPX3000 is turned off during interval recording,
the video stored in memory is recorded onto the P2 card,
and then the camera automatically turns off.
zTo start emergency recording during a pause
By setting the REC button to USER MAIN or USER1/
USER2, emergency recording can be performed during
a pause by pressing the button. Pause time
measurement continues after such emergency
recording.
◆Note
However, this function does not work when the recording
signals are in 24P, 24PA or 24PN (Native) mode.
zTime code indication
When recording starts, the time code (TCG) display may
not update until the unit recognizes the P2 card.
zRemoving cards
During INTERVAL REC mode operation, the P2 card
access LED for the inserted P2 card blinks in orange. Do
not remove the P2 card during this status. If you should
remove the card accidentally, restore clips. However,
even if the clips are restored, the last 3 to 4 seconds up
to a maximum of about 10 seconds of the recording may
be lost if the P2 card is removed while recording onto
multiple P2 cards. For more information on how to fix
clips, see [Restoring Clips] (page 123).
zOperation mode
The INTERVAL REC function is unavailable when “1394”
is selected as the REC SIGNAL item or while the LOOP
REC or ONE CLIP REC functions are in use. For more
information, see [Recording Setting and Operation Mode]
(page 44).
zThumbnail operation and menu operation
Thumbnail operation does not work during the
INTERVAL REC mode operation. Press the STOP
button before operating thumbnails.
When standby time is set to 1 minute or more or when in
ONE SHOT mode, the following restrictions apply even
though the menu can be operated during stand-by
mode.
The respective settings or SYSTEM MODE, REC
SIGNAL, CAMERA MODE, REC MODE, 25M REC
CH SEL, and PC MODE cannot be changed.
The respective settings for SD CARD READ/WRITE,
LENS FILE CARD R/W, READ USER DATA, and
READ FACTORY DATA cannot be executed.
During INTERVAL REC mode general notes
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40 Recording and Playback：ONE CLIP REC Function
This function compiles multiple recordings into a combined
clip and does not isolate single recordings (from REC
START to STOP) to single clips.
Use this function by opening the <REC FUNCTION>
screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page in the Menu and
setting the ONE CLIP REC MODE item to “ON”.
When the ONE CLIP REC mode is selected, “1-CLIP” will
display in the lower right of the viewfinder and the LCD
monitor.
Start the first recording by pressing the REC START/STOP
button on this unit, REC button on the handle, or the VTR
button on the lens. “START 1¢CLIP” will display.
Any subsequent recordings are automatically combined
into the clip. Up to a maximum of 99 clips can be combined
into a single clip.
Follow the instructions below to use a new and separate
clip and end combining to the clip.
zPress and hold the STOP button for about 2 seconds
while recording is paused. (operating while recording is
on standby)
Or
zPress and hold the REC START/STOP button, REC
button on the handle, or the VTR button on the lens for
about 2 seconds while recording to stop recording.
(operating while recording)
Follow the instructions above to end combining to the clip.
“END 1-CLIP” displays. Subsequent recordings use a new
and separate clip.
Notes
zIn addition to the aforementioned steps, the following
ends combining to the clip and subsequent recordings
use a new clip.
When the power is turned off
When the P2 card with the previous recording is
removed
When the P2 card is formatted or the clip is deleted
(when the previous combined clip does not exist)
zThe clip does not stop combining even when the STOP
button is pressed in the Menu or on the thumbnail
display.
Set the ONE CLIP REC MODE item to “OFF” in the Menu.
A text memo can be automatically added to the start of the
recording, the start of a section can be cued for playback,
and the thumbnail of the location can be checked before
each recording.
Automatically add a text memo to the start of the recording
by opening the <OPTION MODE> screen from the
SYSTEM SETTING page in the Menu and setting the
START TEXT MEMO item to “ON”.
Check and playback the location of the added text memo
by selecting THUMBNAIL >TEXT MEMO CLIPS from the
Thumbnail Menu and moving the cursor over the desired
clip.
Refer to [Playing back a clip at the position where a text
memo is recorded] (page 122) for details.
In addition, cue the location of the text memo for playback
by setting the SEEK SELECT item to “CLIP&T” in the
<OPTION MODE> screen. Press the FF or REW button
while playback is paused.
ONE CLIP REC Function
Recording a New Clip
* Up to a maximum of 99 recordings can be combined into a
single clip. When the 99th recording ends, recordings are no
longer automatically combined into the same clip.
Subsequent recordings are combined into a new clip.
First Recording
Second Recording Nth Recording*
REC Start
REC stop
Single Combined Clip
REC Start REC Start
REC stop REC stop
Exiting ONE CLIP REC mode
Cueing to the Start of the Combined Section of
the Clip
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Recording and Playback：ONE CLIP REC Function
Recording and Playback
PROXY recording is also possible in ONE CLIP REC
mode. As PROXY data is also similarly compiled into a
combined clip, the P2 viewer can also handle this data as
a single clip. However, note the following points when
recording PROXY data to a SD memory card.
zIf the SD memory card is removed and replaced while
combining to the clip, the PROXY is not recorded to the
next SD memory card until the clip stops being
combined. Check that there is sufficient space and also
the number of files (recordable up to a maximum of 1000
clips) before use. In the event that the SD memory card
is replaced while combining, continue recording the
PROXY by pressing and holding the STOP button for
about 2 seconds to stop combining and to start
recording to a new clip.
zIf the SD memory card is stopped while recording, the
PROXY data will not match the clip data recorded to the
P2 card and will be incomplete.
zThe INTERVAL REC and LOOP REC functions cannot
be used at the same time.
zThis mode does not operate when the REC SIGNAL
item is not set to “CAM”.
zThe menu and thumbnail operations are restricted as
follows when combining to the clip. Press and hold the
STOP button for about 2 seconds to stop combining to
the clip when switching to this mode.
The following menu items cannot be changed.
SYSTEM MODE, REC SIGNAL, CAMERA MODE,
REC MODE, PC MODE, 25M REC CH SEL
The following Menu items, related to the reading/
writing of the SD memory card and reading of the
settings file, cannot be executed.
SD CARD READ/WRITE, LENS FILE CARD R/W,
READ USER DATA, READ FACTORY DATA,
Reading SCENE FILE, CAC FILE CARD READ
The following thumbnail menu items cannot be
selected and executed.
OPERATION >COPY
OPERATION >DEVICE SETUP >PROXY
zThe processing time to complete the recording may take
a little more time than normally to allow the clip to be
combined with subsequent recordings.
zThe fade process does not work on discontinuous audio
during playback where the recordings are combined
within the clip.
zIf non-linear editing software is used on clips with
multiple combined recordings, the software may not
operate normally (present as of Nov. 2009).
Refer to the P2 support page from the following web site
for the most recent information on software that has
been confirmed to work with these types of clips.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
PROXY Recording in ONE CLIP REC mode
Precautions when in ONE CLIP REC mode
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