Panasonic AJ-HPD2500 User manual

AJ-HPD2500
Memory Card Recorder/Player
A NEW P2 DECK
TO ENHANCE FILE-BASED BROADCASTING WORKFLOWS
OVER HIGH-SPEED NETWORKS

P2 Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Better for the Environment
P2 Reduces Total Cost of Ownership
(1) Faster, easier editing because digitization is not necessary
(2) Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable
(3) Lower maintenance costs because there is no moving mechanism
Reducing editing, media and maintenance costs,
P2 can help improve your bottom line. Users can
also take advantage of a special five-year free-
repair service program that Panasonic offers for
P2 HD equipment.
The P2 Card Helps Preserve the Environment:
Repeated Reusability and Low Power Consumption
Allowing repeated file copying and initialization, a
single P2 card can be used and re-used, again
and again. When combined with an IT-based
workflow that requires no dubbing, P2 cards
can greatly reduce storage media expenses.
And because a memory card recorder has no
moving mechanism, it uses less power. For
example, the AJ-HPD2500 uses about 48% less
power than the tape-based AJ-HD1800 recorder.
Reuse
Initialization
Recording
P2 Card
It features transmission and editing functions for broadcasting,
server/client functions for networking, and AVCHD*1compatibility.
It is an ideal for creating and operating a file-based workflow.
• Comes standard with AVC-Intra codec for superior image quality and efficiency
• Gigabit-Ethernet-compatible server/client function for direct network connection
• Easy transmission with a one-clip playback remote, plus improved editing functions/GUI
•
eSATA/USB hard disk drive interfaces for playing*
2
full frame rate content and copying it at high speed
• AVCHD compatibility for simultaneous P2HD/AVCHD recording and cross-conversion (optional)
*1: When using the AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board.
*2: Playback is based on disk drive performance, including spindle speed. Panasonic cannot guarantee smooth playback without dropped frames.

AVC-Intra Codec
The new AVC-Intra codec further
advances HD production. It
complies with the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 international standard based on
advanced image compression technology, and offers both superb image
quality and highly efficient compression. It uses an intra-frame compression
system to bring important advantages to professional editing. The
AJ-HPD2500 can record in AVC-Intra 100 for maximum picture quality or in
AVC-Intra 50, which adopts a lower bit rate, for versatile operation. It also
supports DVCPRO HD codec.
• AVC-Intra 100: With the same bit rate as DVCPRO HD, this mode
supports full 10 bit recording with 1920 x 1080* pixels. It captures master-
quality video for high-end video production.
• AVC-Intra 50: This mode delivers video quality very similar to DVCPRO HD
with 1440 x 1080* pixels, yet is able to do so at bit rates usually associated
with standard definition (e.g., DVCPRO 50). AVC-Intra 50’s lower bit rate
doubles the recording time and cuts the transferring time in half.
* These figures are for 1080i/p mode. The AJ-HPD2500 also supports 720p mode.
Up-/Down-/Cross-Conversion
The AJ-HPD2500 can convert up or down between HD and SD or cross-
convert between 720p and 1080i during playback. It can also up-convert SD
input for recording in HD, and it features an aspect conversion function.
* The cross-converter function is disabled during up-conversion recording. During up-conversion
recording, the closed caption signal in the SD signal is recorded as a 608-format HD (VANC) signal
(59.94 Hz only). The closed caption signal in the SD signal is not output during up-conversion, down-
conversion or cross-conversion playback.
24PsF Compatible, HD/SD Multi-Format
Supporting a wide range of HD formats, such as 1080p, 1080i and 720p, the
AJ-HPD2500 can be switched between 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz to adapt to the
world’s HD broadcasting formats. The AJ-HPD2500 supports 1080/24p
(30p/25p) native recording and playback with the AVC-Intra codec. In HD SDI
mode, it supports 1080/24PsF input/output for use in high-end movie
production. It also supports SD, and multi-codec recording (DVCPRO 50,
DVCPRO, DV) is possible in both NTSC (480i) and PAL (576i).
VariCam Speed Effects
The AJ-HPD2500 can extract active frames from VFR (variable frame rate)
signals output by a VariCam and record them in 720/24p (30p/25p). The
AJ-HPD2500 can also provide VariCam-like 60p pull-down output (50p from
25p) by playing back a video clip in a P2 card recorded in native 720/24p
(30p/25p) by the AJ-HPX2700, the AG-HPX500 Series, the AG-HPX300
Series, the AG-HPX170 Series or the AG-HVX200A Series P2HD camcorders.
16 Bit/48 kHz/8 Channel, High-Quality Digital Audio
The AJ-HPD2500 can record and play back high-quality, 16 bit/48 kHz digital
audio. It comes with 8 channel AES/EBU digital audio input and output
(BNC) terminals. This allows the connection of digital audio equipment with
a 48 kHz sampling rate or digital VTR. Since the AJ-HPD2500 supports SDI
embedded audio, it can record and play back up to 8 channels. For SD
format, the AJ-HPD2500 records and plays 4 channel audio with all DVCPRO
50/DVCPRO/DV codecs.
Advanced Recording Functions Employing Six Card Slots
The P2 card offers a large capacity of up to 64 GB* in a small, lightweight
package. Its rugged design withstands even harsh professional use.
The AJ-HPD2500 comes with six P2 card slots. It enables continuous
recording for up to 12 hours onto six cards (using the AVC-Intra 50 codec),
for extended HD recording and transmission.
• Hot-Swap Recording: Endless recording can be achieved by replacing
cards while recording. It newly supports to select the recording slot while
recording.
• New Auto Recording: This new function automatically starts recording by
SDI signal input.
• Loop Recording: Endless recording sequentially overwrites the oldest data
with new data. When used with cameras for time-sensitive information
gathering like weather news, the loop recording function holds the latest
video data for a predetermined time period.
* Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data; therefore, the actual
usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card.
Text Memo, Shot Marker and Metadata
• Text Memo: When recording or previewing a clip, you can attach a memo
(similar to a bookmark) at a desired location (up to 100 locations on a frame
basis). The simplified editing function lets you copy a segment between
memos and create a new clip. Text information can be added to a memo.
• Shot Marker: During or after recording, you can mark each clip with OK,
NG or another designation.
• Clip Metadata: This function lets you browse and edit metadata, such as
the name of the camera operator and reporter, shooting location and text
memos. Text data can also be easily inserted by connecting a USB or
software keyboard, and metadata files can be uploaded from an SD/SDHC
card.
MULTI-FORMAT RECORDING AND PLAYBACK SYSTEM —
COMES EQUIPPED WITH AVC-INTRA AND SUPPORTS 24PsF

SPEED UP YOUR WORKFLOW WITH ENHANCED EDITING AND
TRANSMISSION FUNCTIONS, AIDED BY AN EASIER-TO-USE GUI
New Clip Thumbnail Display with Free Clip Sequencing
The clip thumbnail (image list) display and GUI (graphical user interface)
have been completely revamped. You can now select clips for instant
playback, deletion, copying or resequencing. This makes it easy to gather and
display clips for broadcasting or editing. The new GUI displays the clip
properties on the same screen as the clips and clearly shows the source data
– with scroll bar, clip count and playback position – at a glance.
The thumbnail display can be changed to show any of the images in the clip,
and the GUI can be output to a monitor.
Edit Control Panel with Jog/Shuttle Dial
Like a broadcast editor, the AJ-HPD2500 is equipped with a jog and shuttle
dial. You can shuttle search at up to 100x normal speed in forward or reverse
and jog search within a range of -1x to +1x speed. Audio can be monitored
up to 10x normal speed.
New Playlist Editor GUI for Intuitive Operation
The playlist function lets you instantly cut edit* up to 100 events or a
timeline of up to 24 hours. Operating ease and functions have both been
enhanced.
• New Editor GUI: The GUI simultaneously displays player-side (source
material) thumbnails or a preview screen on the left side, a recorder-side
(timeline) preview screen on the right side, and the timeline at the bottom. It
can also be output to a monitor.
• AV Independent Edit: Any desired track can be independently selected
and edited from the video track and 4-channel audio track. The IN/OUT
points for each track on the timeline can also be trimmed.
• Insert Edit and Overwrite Edit: There are two editing modes – the insert
editing mode for inserting a new event between events and the overwrite
editing mode for overwriting an existing event with a new event.
• Editcopy Function: Playlists can be saved as files and reused. The editcopy
function can also write out the result of playlist playback as a separate clip.
* No transition settings or effects are available. V fade between events can be set only for audio.
New One-Clip Playback and GUI Hold for
Easy Manual Data Transmission
The AJ-HPD2500 P2 Deck newly features easy manual transmission by itself.
The one-clip playback function plays resequenced clips one at a time, and
the new GUI Hold lets you check the thumbnail image of the next clip by
displaying the thumbnail screen onto both the LCD and a monitor during
playback. It can also be remote controlled through a parallel, RS-232C or
RS422A interface, for easy operation while checking the thumbnail images
on a control desk monitor.
New Direct Capture from an External VTR
The AJ-HPD2500 is equipped with a Direct Capture function. It lets you set
IN and OUT points on the player-side preview screen by controlling an
external VTR connected via an RS-422A interface, and register or capture
(digitization and clip creation) video footage directly onto the editing
timeline. This allows quick P2HD production from tape sources in a linear-
like fashion.
New eSATA/USB 2.0 Interface for an External HDD
• High-Speed Backup/Restore: Data can be backed up or restored on an
eSATA hard disk at up to 4x*1normal speed. USB 2.0 transfer speed has also
been approximately at up to 2x previous model. A Device mode allows a PC
(nonlinear editor) to serve as a P2 card drive.
• HDD Playback: P2 MXF files on an external hard disk can be displayed at
thumbnails and played back at full frame rate.*2P2 audio playback is
uninterrupted by slow hard disk performance, or when vibration temporarily
delays data reading.
• Playlist Editing: The files on a hard disk can be used for playlists and
direct captures in the same way as P2 card data.
*1: For AVC-Intra 100 or DVCPRO HD. *2: Playback is based on disk drive performance, including
spindle speed. Panasonic cannot guarantee smooth playback without dropped frames.
Waveform or Vectorscope Display
The AJ-HPD2500 has waveform and
vectorscope display functions for
the playback or input video signal
on the LCD monitor. During
up-conversion recording, the post-
conversion waveform is displayed.
It can also displays on Monitor Out
(SD)/SDI Out.
* No superimposition will be displayed when the waveform is displayed on an external monitor.
Versatile Playback Functions Meet Diverse Needs
• Format Auto Playback: This automatically detects the video format and
codec for each video clip to play back and output.
• Variable Speed Playback: For slow-motion and double-speed playback
• PB Position Selection: This lets you select the playback position when
playing from a thumbnail image. You can select from three different options:
Previous playback position, thumbnail time code position, or the beginning of
the clip.
• Repeat Playback: This plays the selected clip (single or multiple)
repeatedly.
* Repeat playback of multiple clips is possible only with clips of the same format.
Example of a thumbnail list
(LCD and monitor output)
Playlist preparation example 2:
Displaying thumbnails
Playlist preparation example 1: Displaying player side
and recorder side playback screens
(with the player side selected)
Example of a waveform display
IN OUT
DVCPRO/DVCPRO HD VTR
Tape
Material
Direct Capture
AJ-HPD2500
SDI (HD/SD)
RS-422A
TAKE TAKE
LCD and
Monitor Output
Standing by with
clip 1 selected.
Playing clip 1,
then moving to clip 2.
Playing clip 2,
then moving to clip 3.
Standby Clip 1 on-air. Clip 2 on-air.
ON-AIR

NETWORK-READY INTERFACES AND AVCHD RECORDING,
PLAYBACK, AND CONVERSION FUNCTIONS
New Gigabit Ethernet for FTP Transfers
The AJ-HPD2500 is provided with an Ethernet port (1000Base-T/100Base-
TX/10Base-T) and features the following network functions.
• FTP Client Function: This function lets you connect the AJ-HPD2500 to
an FTP server to send or receive clips to or from the server. You can upload
files from a P2 card or external hard disk to an FTP server, or download files
from the server to a P2 card or external hard disk. Files can be uploaded or
downloaded easily by using thumbnails. SD/SDHC memory cards can be
transferred card by card only.
• FTP/Samba Server Function: Files can be downloaded from a P2 card in
an AJ-HPD2500 slot or from an external hard disk connected to the
AJ-HPD2500 by using a PC connected to the network.*1
• HTTP Server Function: You can view thumbnails and metadata from a PC
connected to the network.*1
• WWW Browser Function: You can access various web pages*2without a
PC. It is also possible to enter authentication information (ID and password)
for network access.
*1: SD/SDHC memory cards cannot be accessed. In Server mode, transferring the data into a P2 card
is not supported.
*2: Some web pages may not be displayed properly due to content. Download functions on web
pages cannot be used. Video clips on web pages or linked video files cannot be played.
AES/EBU Digital Audio In/Out
The AJ-HPD2500 comes with 8-channel AES/EBU digital audio input and
output (BNC) terminals. Since the AJ-HPD2500 supports SDI embedded
audio, it can record and play back up to 8 channels.
Serial Digital Interface
The AJ-HPD2500 has broadcast-standard SDI (HD/SD) input and output
terminals. The input signal can be selected with the Video In and Audio In
keys on the front panel. Start and stop recording operation can also be linked
to a camera recorder. And AJ-HPD2500 can output superimposition or
thumbnails.
AVCHD Recording/Playback and
P2HD/AVCHD Conversion (Option)
When equipped with the optional AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board, the
AJ-HPD2500 can record and play back AVCHD files on an SD/SDHC memory
card. It can also convert and copy files between P2HD and AVCHD at normal
speed.
• AVCHD Data Playback Output: AVCHD can be played back on the built-in
monitor and output from the HD SDI terminal. This function is useful for
using an AVCCAM camera recorder or consumer AVCHD camera recorder.
• P2HD/AVCHD Simultaneous Recording: HD SDI input can be recorded in
the AVC-Intra/DVCPRO HD format on P2 card and AVCHD format on SD/
SDHC card simultaneously.
• AVCHD to P2HD Conversion: Clips recorded by an AVCCAM camcorder
can be converted and copied into the AVC-Intra/DVCPRO HD format for use
in playlist editing with the AJ-HPD2500 or editing with a P2HD-compatible
nonlinear editor.
• P2HD to AVCHD Conversion: By copying P2HD clips into low bit rate
AVCHD files, it is possible to transfer clips to a server at high speed.
* It is not possible to record in AVCHD format only.
Use of DCF Technologies under license from Multi-Format, Inc.
* The clip metadata will not be copied by conversion copying.
Versatile Remote Control
The AJ-HPD2500 features RS-422A remote that is common in broadcast
VTRs (allowing it to be controlled as a player for editing*), RS-232C remote
for use with PCs and other IT systems, parallel remote, and encoder remote
for flexible system configurations.
* Remote control with the RS-422A interface is not possible in AVCHD mode.
Analog Input/Output
The AJ-HPD2500 is equipped with various analog I/Os: Composite Video In,
Composite Monitor Out, Audio In/Out (2 channels), Audio Monitor Out (2
channels), Time Code In/Out and Reference Video In (with loop-through).
4U Rack Size
The AJ-HPD2500 has the same height and 4U size as our DVCPRO VTRs and
mounts easily into a 19-inch rack. It can slip right in as a replacement for an
older VTR.
* Mounting adaptor must be purchased separately.
FTP Server
AJ-HPD2500
Client function
Server function
PC
AJ-HPD2500
Rear terminalFront terminal

Versatile input and output terminals of the
AJ-HPD2500 meet a wide range of
broadcast station and CATV needs, from line
and studio recording to editing, transmitting
and archiving. This new P2 Mobile is also
equipped with the RS-422A, RS-232C and
25-pin parallel remote control interfaces
that are used by conventional VTR systems.
Its networking functions and eSATA/USB 2.0
interface further allow the AJ-HPD2500 to
serve as the core of a file-based
broadcasting system, while allowing
continued use of existing tape materials and
serving as a flexible add-on to smooth the
transition from a tape-based to a file-based
system.
OA
HDD
USB 2.0 (Device)
eSATA/USB 2.0
FTP Server/SAMBA
FTP Client
SDI
SDI
SDI
SDI
RS422A/RS232C/
Parallel
eSATA/USB 2.0
Line input
P2 deck
AJ-HPD2500
OA
File copy into HDD
File copy into PC
P2 card to Tape
Tape to P2 card
Camera input
P2 card insert
HDD
AJ-HPD2500 INPUT/OUTPUT WORKFLOW
AJ-HPD2500 CORRESPONDING INPUT/RECORDING FORMATS
HD/SD Input Signal
HD Recording
Format
Recording Time (With Six 64 GB P2 cards) SDI Output*1
AVC-Intra100 AVC-Intra50 DVCPRO HD 1080 720 480/576
1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. 1080/59.94i 720/59.94p 480/59.94i
1080/50i 1080/50i 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. 1080/50i 720/50p 576/50i
1080/29.97PsF 1080/29.97pN*3 384 min. 768 min. — 1080/29.97PsF 720/29.97PsF over 59.94p 480/29.97PsF over 59.94i
1080/59.94i — — 384 min.
1080/23.98p over 59.94i*2 1080/23.98pN*3 480 min. 960 min. — 1080/23.98PsF
1080/23.98p over 59.94i 720/23.98p over 59.94p 480/23.98p over 59.94i
1080/59.94i — — 384 min.
1080/23.98PsF 1080/23.98pN*3 480 min. 960 min. — 1080/23.98PsF — —
1080/24PsF 1080/23.98pN*3 480 min. 960 min. — 1080/24PsF — —
1080/25PsF 1080/25pN*3 384 min. 768 min. — 1080/25PsF 720/25PsF over 50p 576/25PsF over 50i
720/59.94p 720/59.94p 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. 1080/59.94i 720/59.94p 480/59.94i
720/50p 720/50p 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. 1080/50i 720/50p 576/50i
720/29.97p over 59.94p*2 720/29.97pN*3 768 min. 1536 min. 768 min. 1080/29.97PsF 720/29.97p over 59.94p 480/29.97p over 59.94i
720/23.98p over 59.94p*2 720/23.98pN*3 960 min. 1920 min. 960 min. 1080/23.98PsF — —
720/24p over 60p*2 720/23.98pN*3 960 min. 1920 min. 960 min. 1080/24PsF — —
720/25p over 50p*2 720/25pN*3 768 min. 1536 min. 768 min. 1080/25PsF 720/25p over 50p 576/25p over 50i
720/25p over 60p*2 720/25pN*3 768 min. 1536 min. 768 min. 1080/25PsF 720/25p over 50p 576/25p over 50i
480/59.94i 1080/59.94i 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. 1080/59.94i — 480/59.94i
720/59.94p 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. — 720/59.94p 480/59.94i
576/50i 1080/50i 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. 1080/50i — 576/50i
720/50p 384 min. 768 min. 384 min. — 720/50p 576/50i
SD Input Signal
SD Recording
Format
Recording Time (With Six 64 GB P2 cards) SDI Output*1
DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO/DV 1080 720 480/576
480/59.94i 480/59.94i
768 min. 1536 min.
1080/59.94i 720/59.94p 480/59.94i
480/29.97p over 59.94i 480/59.94i 1080/29.97PsF 720/29.97p over 59.94p 480/29.97p over 59.94i
480/23.98p over 59.94i 480/59.94i 1080/23.98PsF*4
1080/23.98p over 59.94i 720/23.98p over 59.94p 480/23.98p over 59.94i
576/50i 576/50i 1080/50i 720/50p 576/50i
576/25p over 50i 576/50i 1080/25PsF 720/25p over 50p 576/25p over 50i
*1: Settings must be made on the menu screen (system frequency mode). *2: 2-3, 2-3-3-2 or 2-2 pull-down output signal from P2HD Camera Recorder or DVCPROHD Camera recorder.
*3: N=Native This mode records only effective frames. *4: Output is produced only when the playback system frequency is set to 23.98 or 59-23.
AVCHD Mode*1 HD Recording Format Image Size (H x V)
Bit Rate
Max. Recording Time (With 32GB SDHC Memory Card*
2
)
PH Mode 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 Approx. 21 Mbps (Average),
Max. 24 Mbps Approx. 180 min.
720/59.94p, 720/50p 1280 x 720
HA Mode 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 Approx. 17 Mbps (Average) Approx. 240 min.
HG Mode 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 Approx. 13 Mbps (Average) Approx. 320 min.
HE Mode 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 Approx. 6 Mbps (Average) Approx. 720 min.
*1: When AVCHD Codec Board AJ-YCX250G is equipped. If P2 card recording is not possible, AVCHD recording will not be possible either. AVCHD recording is not possible for composite signal input.
*2: A Class 4 or higher SDHC or SD Memory Card is required for PH and HA recording. Use a Class 2 or higher SDHC or SD Memory Card for other modes. (Panasonic SDHC or SD Memory Cards are recommended.)

General Specification
Power Source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 65W (full option)
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Keeping Temperature: −20°C to 50°C (−4 °F to 122 °F)
Weight: 13 kg (28.66 lbs)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 424.0 mm x 175.2 mm x 414.7 mm
(16-3/4” x 6-15/16” x 16-3/8” )
excluding feet, connector and jog dial.
Recording Media: P2 card, SD/SDHC Memory Card (AVCHD Recording*
1
)
Recording Format*
2
: see left page for detail
Recording Time*
3
: see left page for detail
Recording Video Signal: see left page for detail
Recording Audio Signal:
48kHz/16bits/8CH (AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/DVCPRO HD)
48kHz/16bits/4CH (DVCPRO 50)
48kHz/16bits/2CH/4CH switchable (DVCPRO/DV)
Video Specification (Digital Video )
Sampling Frequency: AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD
(59.94 Hz): Y:74.1758 MHz, PB/PR:37.0879 MHz
(50 Hz): Y:74.2500 MHz, PB/PR:37.1250 MHz
DVCPRO 50: Y:13.5 MHz, PB/PR:6.75 MHz
DVCPRO: Y:13.5 MHz, PB/PR:3.375 MHz
Quantizing: AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: 10 bits
DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bits
Compression Format: AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
DVCPRO HD: DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 370M)
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO:
DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 314M)
DV: DV Compression (IEC61834-2)
Color Sampling: AVC-Intra100: Y:PB:PR = 4:2:2
Resolution: AVC-Intra 100: 1920 x 1080 (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i)
1280 x 720 (720/59.94p, 720/50p)
AVC-Intra 50: 1440 x 1080 (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i)
960 x 720 (720/59.94p, 720/50p)
Video Input Signal
Analog Composite Input: BNC × 1 (loop-through x 1), 75 Ω auto (Video In),
1.0 V[P-P] (75 Ω)
Reference Input: Black Burst/HD 3 value SYNC,
BNC x 1 (loop-through x 1), 75 Ω auto
SDI (HD/SD) Input: BNC x 1, (HD SDI Input/SD SDI Input switchable)
HD Serial Digital: SMPTE 292M/296M/299M standard
SD Serial Digital: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A standard
ITU-R BT.656-4 standard
Video Output Signal
SD Analog Composite Output: BNC x 1 (Super On/Off)
SDI (HD/SD) Output: BNC x 2, (HD SDI Output/SD SDI Output switchable)
HD Serial Digital: SMPTE 292M/296M/299M standard
SD Serial Digital: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A standard
ITU-R BT.656-4 standard
SD SDI MON Output: BNC×1, SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A standard
ITU-R BT. 656-4 (576/50i) standard
Video Adjustment Range
Output Gain: − ∞ to + 3 dB or − ∞ to + 6 dB (Menu switchable)
Chroma Output Gain: − ∞ to + 3 dB
Chroma Phase: ± 30°
Setup Level: ± 10%
Sink Phase: ± 15 µs
SC Phase: ± 180°
Audio Specification (Digital Audio )
Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz (sync video)
Quantizing: 16 bits
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (reference level)
Dynamic Range: More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis off, “A” weighted)
Distortion: Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis off, reference level)
Cross Talk: Less than −80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)
Headroom: 20/18/12 dB switchable
De-emphasis: T1=50 µsec, T2=15 µsec (On/Off auto)
Audio Input Signal
Analog Input: XLR x 2 (CH1/CH2),
600 Ω/high-impedance switchable,
+4/0/−3/−20 dBu switchable
Digital Input: BNC x 4 (CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/6, CH7/8),
AES/EBU format SMPTE 276M
SDI Input: BNC x 1 (HD SDI Input/SD SDI Input switchable)
HD Serial Digital: SMPTE 292M/296M/299M standard
SD Serial Digital: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A standard
ITU-R BT. 656-4 (576/50i) standard
Audio Output Signal
Analog Output: XLR x 2, low-impedance, +4/0/−3/−20 dBu switchable
Digital Output: BNC x 4 (CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/6, CH7/8),
AES/EBU format SMPTE 276M
SDI Output: BNC x 2 (HD SDI Output/SD SDI Output switchable)
HD Serial Digital: SMPTE 292M/296M/299M standard
SD Serial Digital: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A standard
ITU-R BT. 656-4 (576/50i) standard
SD SDI MON Output: BNC×1, SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A standard
ITU-R BT. 656-4 (576/50i) standard
Monitor Ontput: XLR x 2 (CH1/CH2), low-impedance,
+4/0/−3/−20 dBu switchable
Headphones: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter), 8 Ω, variable level
Other Input and Output
Time Code Input: BNC × 1, 0.5 V[P-P] to 8.0 V[P-P], 10 kΩ
Time Code Output: BNC × 1, 2.0 V[P-P] ± 0.5 V[P-P], low impedance
RS-232C Input/Output: D-sub 9pin, RS-232C Interface x 1
RS-422A Input/Output: D-sub 9pin, RS-422A Interface x 1
Parallel: D-sub 25pin x 1
Encoder remote: D-sub 15pin x 1
USB2.0: Host x 1, Device x 1
LAN: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1
eSATA: eSATA 3Gbit port x 1
*1: When using the AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board. Only possible when
simultaneously recording P2HD and AVCHD. Recording only AVCHD is not possible.
*2: To record and play back AVCHD is only possible when an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD
codec board (optional) is installed.
*3: All of the times apply when single clips are recorded continuously one after the
other on the P2 card. Depending on the number of the clips to be recorded, the
recordable time may be shorter than the times given.
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AJ-HPD2500 SPECIFICATIONS ( As of March2010 )
AJ-HPD2500 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ( As of March2010 )
AJ-YCX250G
AVCHD Codec Board
AJ-MA75P
Rack Mount Adaptor
SD/SDHC Memory CardAJ-P2E064XG
AJ-P2E032XG
AJ-P2E016XG
P2 Card (E series)

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Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC
Mounting and Transferring Files
The PC must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to recognize, copy and transfer P2 files. This driver is also necessary when using the PC card slot and when handling P2 files
stored on a hard-disk device, such as P2 store. The included P2 driver is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows , Windows 2000 and Mac OS X. For other operating requirements, refer to
the P2 installation manual. The P2 driver and the P2 installation manual can be downloaded free from a Panasonic web site. Visit http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ and click "P2 Support and
Download."
Preview and Nonlinear Editing
To preview (play) P2 files on a PC, it is necessary to install P2 Viewer software (downloadable for free, for Windows only) or P2 CMS content management software (downloadable for free, for both
Windows and Mac), both from Panasonic, or P2-compatible editing software available from other companies (for details, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/p2/partners.html).
Note that each software places specific requirements on the operating environment, and the operating environment must meet additional requirements to play and edit HD content on Windows PCs
and Macs. For P2 Viewer or P2 CMS download and operating requirement information, visit http://pro-av.panasonic.net/. For operating requirements and details of other P2 editing software, visit the
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