Panasonic AJ-HPD2500 Operating Instructions

Panasonic AJ-HPD2500 Manual

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    Memory Card Recorder Model No. "+)1%1 Model No. "+)1%& Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. • AVCHD capability is available when the optional AVCHD Codec board AJ-YCX250G is installed. M0310YK0 -PS ENGLISH VQT2P78(E)
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    Read this first! (For AJ-HPD2500P) WARNING: This equipment must be grounded. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug Canada. Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for
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    Read this first! (For AJ-HPD2500P) (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
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    AJ-HPD2500P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation the attached installation instructions and the user must use only
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    this first! (For AJ-HPD2500E) WARNING: This equipment must be earthed. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: In order to maintain adequate ventilation,
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    Read this first! (For AJ-HPD2500E) (continued) Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. How to replace the fuse 1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver. 2.Replace the
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    AJ-HPD2500E) (continued) EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AJ-HPD2500E If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial on cable(s) following instructions in this manual. 3. Performance level service life, please consult your dealer. 7
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    " logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. manual, references to pages are indicated as: (➝ page 00). Terminology • The term "SD memory card" will be used below as a generic for SD and SDHC memory cards. • A memory card with the "P2" logo (for example the separately sold AJ
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    Read this first! (For AJ-HPD2500P 2 Read this first! (For AJ-HPD2500E 5 Accessories 15 Included Accessories 15 Optional Accessories 15 Adjusting Lower Front Panel Tilt 16 Features ...18 Control Reference Guide 22 Audio and Video Controller 22 GUI Operations 26 Panel Control Unit and
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    SD Memory Cards 72 Formatting P2 Cards 74 Formatting Individual P2 Cards 74 Formatting All P2 Cards 74 Checking Card Status Names and Functions of the Playlist Screen 81 Buttons Used in Playlist Operations 86 Preparing for Playlist Creation 90 Setting System Frequency 90 Setting Playlist
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    Switching to USB Device Mode 117 Using This Unit With a Hard Disk 118 Supported Hard Disks 118 Formatting Hard Disks 120 Exporting Data by Card to a Disk Information (Explorer Screen 122 Hard Disk Operations 123 Importing Data from a Hard Disk to a P2 Card 124 Displaying Clip Thumbnails on a
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    SD Memory Cards 193 Time Code, User Bit and CTL 195 Superimpose Screen 198 List of Compatible Input and Output Formats 199 Audio V Fade Function 201 Audio Recording Channels Selection 202 Audio Recording Channels 202 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation 12 Condensation 203 Maintenance 203
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    "HOURS METER" Information Display 213 List of Shortcuts 214 List of Multiple Button Operations 215 Updating the Firmware in This Unit 216 Rack Mounting 217 Mounting the Recorder in the Rack 217 Handling P2 Card Recording 218 Handling SD Memory Card Recording 219 Specifications ...220 Index
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    License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Pub- lic License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where video and/or audio were not recorded as you intended due to problems with this unit, P2
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    Codec board AJ-YCX250G ◆ NOTE: • Do not use optional boards other than the above product. • Have your supplier install optional boards. P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty
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    Adjusting Lower Front Panel Tilt ◆NOTE: • Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when adjusting the tilt of the lower front panel. Opening the lower front panel 1 Raise the lower front panel to open it. Closing the lower front panel 1 Pull up the levers at either end of the lower front pan- el
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    Opening the eSATA, USB HOST and USB DEVICE connector cover 1 Open the lower front panel. 2 Press the right end of the cover to release the lock. 3 As shown below, open the cover to 90°. Closing the eSATA, USB HOST and USB DEVICE connector cover 1 Disconnect all connected cables and close the con-
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    , DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV and AVCIntra formats on the six P2 cards, to edit P2 card and hard disk video data and edit using an external VTR as a player. In addition, you can use the unit like a conventional editing VTR player. The AJ-HPD2500 comes with the following features. 18 Introduction: Features
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    P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that Panasonic The unit now supports hard disks using the user to browse web sites with web page authentication required for connecting to the Internet. ● FTP server The unit can operate can operate as a SAMBA server to load video files stored on P2 cards
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    other external input can be recorded as DVCPROHD or AVC-Intra to a P2 card simultaneous with recording of the same input in AVCHD format video supporting full-bit HD AVC-Intra 50: Low-rate and low-cost operation ■ Built-in up/down/cross converter for output and up converter for input The AJ-HPD2500
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    Introduction ■ Native recording The unit provides support for native recording, a mode that records only active frames. This provides longer recording time when a VariCam, AJ-HPX2000/2100 or AJ-HPX3000 is connected to the HD-SDI IN connector. Variable frame rate (VFR) recording becomes possible by
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    Guide Audio and Video Controller 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 23 26 22 24 25 27 1. POWER switch (|/M) Turns the power on and off. ➝Refer to "Operating code read from the P2 card. Use setup menu operation panel and the remote control. ➝Refer to "Time Code, User
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    INH switch Select to enable or disable recording to P2 cards. ON: OFF: The REC INH lamp beginning)] ➝ [TC (read time code)] ➝ [UB (user bit of the read time code)]. 11.SEARCH button Press this is turned on, the search dial will not operate unless it is first returned to the STILL position Guide
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    . Audio level controls Use these controls to adjust the recording and playback levels of audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/ CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8). ➝For operation details, refer to "Setup Menu No. 790 (VOL SEL)" (page 189). 24 Introduction: Control Reference
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    of a recorder in playlist mode, the beginning of the previous video event is located. The operation interrupted by this function resumes when the beginning of a clip is located. During thumbnail display, hold alarm when no reference video signal is input. 25 Introduction: Control Reference Guide
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    all track events with the same IN and OUT points as the event at the cursor. 4. MENU/DIAG/OPERATION button MENU button Press this button to open the setup menu, thumbnail or playlist menus. Press again to return times it has been switched on and off. 26 Introduction: Control Reference Guide
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    to select target for editing in the playlist mode (audio channels 1 and 3). ➝Refer to "Buttons Used in Playlist Operations" (page 86). 9. A2/A4 button Use to select target for editing in the playlist mode (audio channels 2 a specific slot or selected clip. 27 Introduction: Control Reference Guide
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    menu operation registered Buttons Used in Playlist Operations" (page 86). 14 Operations" (page 86). setup menu operation registered in the Used in Playlist Operations" (page 86). menu operation registered in Operations" (page 86). A LEVEL REC Playlist Operations" ( is a P2 card, any
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    or playlist mode: Switches to operation of an external device (RS422A). Pressing PLAY or other operation button will remote control an external Buttons Used in Playlist Operations" (page 86). SOURCE SELECT (SHIFT + PLAYER) button • In recording/playback mode: Switches to operation of an external
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    in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 support desk at the following Web sites. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ➝When P2 Card Access LEDs These LEDs indicate P2 card status. ➝Refer to "P2 card access LEDs and P2 card status" (page 42). 30 Introduction: Control Reference Guide
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    the card until the EJECT button pops out. After inserting a card, flip the EJECT button to the right. 6. EJECT button Use this button to remove a P2 card inserted in a P2 card slot. Raise the button and press it in firmly. Do not use the EJECT button when
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    digital audio input signal Internal reference signal *1: "AES/EBU" blinks when no recordable signal, according to the system settings, is input. 32 Introduction: Control Reference Guide
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    P2 cards. 9. Counter display Indicates the CTL, TC and UB counter and time code values. CTL: TC: UB: Relative position from the beginning. Read time code. User bits of read time code. 10.Operating mode Indicates the operating : REW : STILL 33 Introduction: Control Reference Guide Introduction
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    breakdown, "E-10" will appear on the counter display. While the unit will operate even when the fan has stopped, it should be shut down immediately. 2. IN: TIME CODE OUT: Use to record an external time code onto P2 cards. This terminal outputs the playback time code during playback. During Guide
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    mA max. PLAY STATUS STOP STATUS FF STATUS REW STATUS REC STATUS EJECT STATUS STAND BY ON STATUS - - OPERATION ENABLE STATUS CLIP SELECT STATUS - GND ◆ NOTE: • Use COMMAND at TTL level, low active (negative logic)  Pin No. 1 Signal FRAME GROUND 35 Introduction: Control Reference Guide
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    The ENCODER REMOTE connector supports digital signals only. be connected to an external controller to enable remote operation of the unit or connect and control an external device (page 118). 16.USB 2.0 HOST connector (Type A) Connect P2 store and USB 2.0 compliant hard disk drives for use in Guide
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    Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations Introduction Operating Modes This unit provides the three operating modes described below. Use the THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons to select these modes SOURCE SELECT THUMBNAIL PLAY LIST 37 Introduction: Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations
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    , press the MENU button to open the menu. In the recording/playback mode, the setup menu appears. ➝Refer to "Setup" (page 164). To perform menu operation, proceed as follows. 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2 Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on menu items. a appears when a lower
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    Using the On-screen Keyboard Using the Full Keyboard Using the Ten Keypad The full keyboard appears when necessary. Move the cursor to the character you want to enter and press the SET button. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor. The ten keypad appears when necessary. Move the cursor to
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    the cursor to the keyboard layout you want and press the SET button. ◆ NOTE: • Keyboard input is limited to alphanumeric characters. • Some keyboards may not operate normally. 40 Introduction: Using the On-screen Keyboard
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    recording. Press PLAY to start playback. Recording cannot be started from the thumbnail/playlist mode. ➝Refer to "Control Reference Guide" (page 22). ◆ NOTE: • The P2 card access LED for a slot where a P2 card is inserted during playback of a previously inserted card will remain off and the second
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    P2 card. ● Visit the web site below and go to P2 support desk page for the latest information on P2 card and SD/SDHC memory cards. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic handled as a single clip in thumbnail operations (display, delete, repair, copy, etc.) on a P2 device. Such a recording may be
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    is not available even if LOOP REC is set to ON when only one P2 card is inserted or when there is less than one minute of free space . • When setup menu No. 041 (LOOP REC) is set to ON, P2 card remaining free space indicates the minimum guaranteed recording time. Minimum guaranteed recording time
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    removed during access may no longer be in the right order. Check the clips and perform the necessary repair operation. ➝ Refer to "Repairing Bad Clips" (page 65). • Removing a P2 card during formatting will in most cases destroy the formatting. Reformat the card after restarting the unit. • Removing
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    deck-to-deck connections. Input the following reference signals as REF input. AJ-HPD2500 (source rear panel) Reference signal 23.98 Hz mode: HD REF O F1 T E AC IN SIGNAL DC IN GND HD SDI signal Remote AJ-HPD2500 (recorder rear panel) 75 Ω 75 Ω termination ON termination ON HD REF IN
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    Recording From a Variable Frame-Rate Camera Recording HD SDI Output Signals from a Variable Frame-rate Camera as 720/ 23.98p Combined with a variable frame-rate camera (VariCam: AJHDC27 series), the unit makes it possible to record HD SDI (720/ 23.98p over 59.94p) output from the camera as DVCPRO
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    effects during shooting. ◆ NOTE: • Audio and external time codes cannot be recorded in this mode. • The P2 card that is being recorded cannot be changed during recording. • In this mode, the remaining P2 card capacity at 60p (50p), the slowest slow-speed effect, is indicated. • When 59-23 or 60-24
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    mode. When the power is turned on, the search dial will not operate unless it is first returned to the STILL position. Jog Mode 2 the search mode contains noise. • Playing back a clip that spans a multiple of P2 cards at speeds faster than ±1× may break up the sound in the transition to another
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    the start of recording until recording stops. A shot that spans multiple P2 cards is handled as a single clip. The thumbnail screen displays a clips. These thumbnails allow you check and also perform the following clip management operations. • Play back, copy, delete and repair clips • Attach text
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    shot markers Clips with text memo data Clips on P2 card in slot No. n Detailed clip information Media date and time of shooting/ clip name/the user clip name/slot number. ➝Refer to "Setting that a clip contains a proxy attached using the AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3700 or other camera. This unit cannot record
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    ) 1 (yellow) The numbers of P2 card slots that contain a P2 card are indicated in white. The number of the P2 card slot of the P2 card that contains the clip at the is connected and that the network is running. Red indicates a problem occurred in the unit. Consult your supplier. (red) 17.Status
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    Cursor operations in thumbnail screen Use the up, down, right and left cursor buttons to move the cursor. ◆ NOTE: • The search dial also allows you to move
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    Clip Management Thumbnail Menu THUMBNAIL MENU THUMBNAIL OPERATION PROPERTY META DATA HDD (USB) HDD (eSATA) NETWORK . THUMBNAIL CLIP PROPERTY CARD STATUS DEVICES PROPERTY SETUP SYSTEM INFO LOAD RECORD USER CLIP NAME INITIALIZE PROPERTY EXPORT EXPLORE SETUP EXPORT EXPLORE SETUP EXPORT EXPLORE SETUP
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    memo location in the row below may be displayed as . • An AVC-Intra clip with a different SYSTEM FREQ. setting Show clips on P2 card in slot No. n ◆ NOTE: These operations can also be performed using buttons. • Press SLOT CLIP (SHIFT + IN) and the indication changes in the following order each time
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    operating user NAME clip name SLOT Slot number THUMBNAIL Time code of thumbnail TC position Select the format for indicating the time. Y-M-D M-D-Y*1 D-M-Y*1 Year/month/day Month/day/year Day/month/year *1: The default setting for the AJ-HPD2500P is "M-D-Y", and for the AJ-HPD2500E
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    PB POSITION: SORT: PROPERTY DISP.: STOP MODE: THUMBNAIL INIT: Set the playback start position for playback in the thumbnail screen. RESUME From the position where playback was stopped THUMBNAIL From the time code of TC thumbnail position START From the start time TC code (beginning of the
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    to edit. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [EXCH. THUMBNAIL] and press the SET button. 6 Select [YES] and spins in the location of the thumbnail. Do not remove P2 cards at this time. • Do not remove the P2 card until the thumbnail screen returns. If the card
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    Selecting Clips Select clips for processing in the thumbnail screen as described below. 1 2 Canceling a selection 1 Place the cursor on a selected clip and press the SET button again. This cancels the selection. ◆ NOTE: • Hold down the SHIFT button and press the EXIT button to cancel all the made
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    Playing Back Clips Clip Management • Pressing the REW button instead of the PLAY button results in rewind playback, while pressing the FF results in fast forward playback. • Pressing the STOP button during clip playback, stops 1 playback and the thumbnail screen appears. 2 • When playback
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    Playing Back Single Clips To play back the clip at the cursor location, hold down the SHIFT button and press the PLAY button. 1 2 3 1 Open the thumbnail screen. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the clip you want to play back. 3 Press the 1 CLIP PLAY (SHIFT + PLAY) button. ◆ NOTE: • The thumbnail
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    Attaching Text Memos and Shot Marks A text memo can be attached in a clip to mark a specific location. The user can attach shot marks to distinguish clips from each other. This function is not available on cards where the write protect switch has been set
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    this button turns the shot mark indicator on and off. ◆ NOTE: • When attaching or deleting shot marks for clips that span multiple P2 cards, be sure to load all the P2 cards that the clip is recorded on. • Shot marks cannot be added or deleted during loop recording. 4 Select [YES] in the
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    Clip Management Copying Clips Clips can be copied to a P2 card in any slot, a hard disk or FTP • To interrupt copying, press the SET button or the CANCEL (SHIFT + EXIT) button to cancel the operation. The incomplete copy at the destination is deleted. • "OVER WRITE" appears when an attempt is made
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    Deleting Clips Use the following procedure to delete a defective clip from a P2 card. 1 Open the thumbnail screen. 2 Select the clip to delete. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [DELETE] and press the SET button. 5 Select [YES] and press the SET button. This
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    or DV clip) is copied to a hard disk drive and later written back to a P2 card. 1 Open the thumbnail screen. 2 Select the incomplete clips to reconnect. 2 repair. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [REPAIR CLIP] and press the SET button. ◆ NOTE: • Normally,
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    , attached text memos and voice memos in a clip. The ! mark appears when the P2 card where the clip resides is write-protected. ◆ NOTE: • V Voice memo/Indicator CLIP NAME START TC: Time code at start of recording START UB: User bit value at start of recording DATE: Date recorded TIME: Time at
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    AUDIO: ACCESS: DEVICE: SHOOT: SCENARIO: NEWS: MEMO: The name a user assigns to a clip. This normally includes a GLOBAL CLIP ID. Video separately. • Note that the metadata of a clip marked ! cannot be revised. Insert the P2 card with the remainder of the clip. • MEMO of metadata item to which a 100
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    ] - [USER CLIP NAME] and press the SET button. Use P2 viewer to create meta data upload files on a PC. P2 viewer allows you to use a PC for processing clips recorded on a P2 card. Download the latest version of P2 viewer from the URL given below. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Install P2
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    SET button. ■ Incrementing the counter value of the USER CLIP NAME for clips exceeding 4 GB In the following case, one shot is recorded as multiple clips and the counter value is automatically incremented and recorded for each shot. • When an 8 GB or larger P2 card is used in this unit and each
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    types that can be set> • Use the cursor buttons to select a metadata item and press the SET button to view the information. USER CLIP NAME: Loaded USER CLIP NAME, counter value and recorded data CREATOR: Creator LAST UPDATE The person who last updated the PERSON: data SHOOT: The person who
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    ] and press the SET button. 4 Select [ON] and press the SET button. This setting records the loaded metadata simultaneous with video recording. The USER CLIP NAME is attached to metadata as specified by the recording method. 5 Press the MENU button to end setup. 6 Record video on this unit
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    in this manual. - SUPPORTED: Does not comply with SD/SDHC Used capacity (bytes) Free space (bytes) Total capacity (bytes) The number of clips on an SD memory card when clips have been copied to an SD memory card using a proxy or a P2 OPERATION] - [FORMAT] - [SD CARD]. 72 Clip
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    Clip Management 4 Select [YES] and press the SET button. The card is now formatted. ◆ NOTE: • To cancel formatting, select [NO] and press the SET button. • Check that no important data remains on a card before formatting since data erased by formatting cannot be recovered. 5 Press OK (SET button)
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    the thumbnail screen. 1 Open the thumbnail screen. 2 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [FORMAT] - [SLOT n] (the number of the P2 card slot containing the card to format) and press the SET button. 3 Use the cursor buttons to choose
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    and other card information on the screen for checking. Selecting Information to Display Select whether remaining capacity or used capacity should appear in the P2 card information. 1 Open the thumbnail screen. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [PROPERTY] - [PROPERTY SETUP
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    following status information may also appear depending on card status. FORMAT ERROR: NOT SUPPORTED: NO CARD: An unformatted P2 card is inserted. This unit does not support the inserted card. No P2 card has been inserted. 1) 2) 3) P2 card remaining memory (or memory used)/total memory Indicates
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    are inserted. [RUN DOWN CARD] The maximum number of overwrites has been exceeded. [DIR ENTRY NG CARD] The P2 card directory structure is not supported. Open Detailed P2 Card Status for more information on this warning. 4 Press the EXIT button to end processing. 77 Clip Management: Checking Card
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    the desired audio and video sections recorded on a P2 card. The user can play back the clip sections on the playback Clip 5 Continuous playback Playlist playback continuously plays back only the required clip sections. P2 card 1 P2 card 2 Clip 1 Event A Clip 2 Clip 3-1 Event B IN OUT IN
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    . The PLAYER button goes on during player operation. The player thumbnails or playback video appear on the left side of the playlist screen. Normally, clips on a P2 card are used, but clips from a hard disk, VTR or other device connected and controlled via the REMOTE connector (RS-422A) can
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    . Clip 4 Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 ◆ NOTE: • The following operations cannot be cancelled or redone. - Menu operations other than OPERATION menu operations - Playlist name changes ([OPERATION] - [CHANGE PLAYLIST NAME]) • When something other than a P2 card is selected as the player, a cancellation of
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    time code of the player playback position and other information. • Displayed information TCR: UBR: CTL: IN: OUT: Indicates player time code. Indicates player user bits. Indicates the position relative to player start position. Indicates the time code of the IN point set on the player when the IN
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    the current location. When the player is a P2 card, this appears before the left end of light gray when the player is operating and dark gray when the recorder is operating. Yellow bar Indicates the rough Indicates recorder time code. Indicates recorder user bits. Indicates the position relative to
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    or hard disk. Event whose source clip is not on a P2 card. However, a selected clip is indicated in a blue frame and has priority. ◆ NOTE: • Follow the instructions below to make clip selections. ➝ For details, refer to "Buttons Used in Playlist Operations" (page 86). Editing: Playlist Function 83
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    up to the current location. - CANCEL (SHIFT + EXIT) button This operation cancels all selections. 13.Mark indicating change in audio level This mark appears read-only files are indicated in gray. Slots with P2 cards that do not contain any saved files are indicated in red "-" symbol.
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    indication Names of playlist files are indicated in white. Gray file name: Red file name: Indicates read-only files. Indicates that the P2 card storing the file has not been inserted. ◆ NOTE: • When a card does not contain files, white "------" appears. Editing Editing: Playlist Function 85
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    all events + SET) button after from a previously selected selecting an event: location up to the current location. 4. Cursor buttons b / a) • During recorder operation Moves the cursor up, down, right and left on the timeline. Also available for events without video (black) or audio. Left and
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    button to use it as the source player. P2 CARD (default): EXT PLAYER : Select to use a clip on a P2 card as a player. Select EXT PLAYER to , hold down the SHIFT button and press the EXIT button. 6. MENU/OPERATION button MENU button After entering the STOP status by pressing the STOP button
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    and OUT points has not been set, it will show the duration up to the current location. SLOT CLIP (SHIFT + IN) button During player thumbnail operation, hold down the SHIFT button and press the IN button to change the type of clips that are displayed. ➝Refer to "Changing Thumbnail Display" (page
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    REC button Finalizes an edit operation, registers the event and displays it on the timeline. Imports video to a P2 card from an external the event is registered and appears on the timeline. When the player is a P2 card, the level changes made using the audio level control during a preview are set
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    Preparing for Playlist Creation This chapter will describe the setup required prior to creating playlists. 4 Select [ON] and press the SET button. This setting replaces the time code during playback. Setting System Frequency Use setup menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ) to adjust the system frequency.
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    ] - [AUDIO CH] - [RESET] to reset all audio channels to their defaults. • The settings described here can also be used for switching audio channel operations. ➝For details, refer to "Switching audio channels" (page 102). Setting output for audio channels 5 - 8 Use the steps below to set output for
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    below to name playlists. 1 Press the PLAY LIST button to open the playlist screen. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [CHANGE PLAYLIST NAME] and press the SET button. 4 Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name and press [OK]. 5 Close the menu to register
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    SET button. This determines the external device (interface) that can be remotely operated. ➝For details on connecting and setting up external devices, refer to " IN points for the player and the recorder are set and the player is a P2 card or hard disk, the audio and video of the event from the IN
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    in a yellow frame. 2 Press the PLAYER button to switch to player operations. The PLAYER button goes on and the left side of the screen appears in . ◆ NOTE: • All clips in thumbnail display become available when clips on a P2 card or hard disk are used as a player, though it is possible to limit
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    MEMO Selects clips with text memos CLIPS: SLOT CLIPS: Selects clips on P2 card in slot No. n 12 4,5,7,8 3,6 1 Selecting insert or overwrite the left side of the timeline. 3 Switch to player operation. Press the PLAYER button to switch to player operation. 4 Set the IN point of the player. While
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    button is held down. 6 Switch to recorder operation. Press the PLAYER button to switch to recorder operation. 7 Set the IN point of the recorder. will automatically create consecutive events. • The IN and OUT points for a P2 card or external device used as the player are retained after exiting the
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    for the player and recorder Preview and assigning events (when the player is a P2 card) After setting the IN or OUT point, preview to check edit result on the recorder. 3 1 2 Editing 2,3,4 3 4 1 Switch to player or recorder operation. Press the PLAYER button to switch to player or recorder
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    to as a temporary registration. In this state, the event is not imported (not stored on the P2 card). 3 Press the REC button to register an event. This operation records the required video section on the P2 card in the slot selected for recording. If required, use the SLOT SELECT button to select
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    point and its end as the OUT point. ◆ NOTE: • Clips not in the playlist format are indicated by red numbers and cannot be registered. • This operation inserts a clip right before the event at the cursor location. It is not possible to add the clip at any other location or through overwriting
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    Select the event to trim. Press the PLAYER button to switch to recorder operation. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the event to be trimmed red cannot be trimmed. • Trimming cannot be performed on a player other than a P2 card. ◆ NOTE: • Only events at the same location and of the same
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    destination is also limited to events at V and A1 to A4 cursor location with IN points. Editing 2 1 4 3,5 4 2 1 1 Switch to recorder operation. Press the PLAYER button to switch to recorder operation. 2 Select the track of the event to be cut. Use the VIDEO/A1/A2/A3 (SHIFT + A1)/A4 (SHIFT + A2
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    cursor to the event to be deleted and press the SET button to select it. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [DELETE SELECTED EVENTS] and press the SET button. The DELETE (SHIFT + LAST X) button can also be used for deletion. 6 Select [YES] in the confirmation
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    AUDIO CH] from the menu to reflect operation made in step 2 above to the event. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [FILE] - [SAVE AS] and press the SET button. 4 Use the cursor buttons to select the number of the P2 card slot that will store the file and
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    files. To edit such a playlist, save it out as a different playlist file ([SAVE AS]). • Playlist files created on the AJ-SPD850, AJ-HPM100, AJHPM110 and AJ-HPS1500 can only be opened if the clips they use reside on a P2 card installed in the unit. • Playlist files using the EXTRA audio events on an
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    Use the steps below to delete a playlist files stored on a P2 card. 1 Press the PLAY LIST button to open the playlist screen and press the SET button. 4 Use the cursor buttons to select the number of the P2 card slot that stores the playlist files to be deleted and press the SET button. 5 Select
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    playback sound. Voice-overs are displayed on the timeline as an audio event. ◆ NOTE: • The audio data for a voice-over is written to the P2 card storing the playlist file. Thus the playlist must be saved before audio recording or a warning will be displayed and recording is disabled. • A recording
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    point of the voice-over, and press the IN + ENTRY button. Use the operation buttons or the search dial to find the starting point of the voice-over. Then tracks 3 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button. The P2 card is returned to start of set preroll time and recording starts after
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    Voice-over from playback status 2,3 4 3 1 1 Find a location before the starting point of the voice- over. Use the operation buttons or the search dial to move to a location before the starting point of the voice-over. 2 Use the PLAY button to start playback. 3 Hold
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    SEL switch to PB. 3 Adjust the audio level using the audio level controls. 4 Use the REC button or PREVIEW button to register the event. This operation registers the event and an icon indicating that a constant audio level setting has been made appears on the event on the timeline. Editing: Setting
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    hard disk or an external device. When an event has been captured to a P2 card, set the audio level. • Repeating previewing clears the level setting for setting is not cleared. 1 Press the PLAYER button to switch to recorder operations. 2 Set the IN point at the location where you want to start
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    Editing 6 Check audio level by performing a review or playlist playback. A review after setting the IN and OUT points in an event and changing the audio recording level will play back the event from start to end. To perform a playback check only of the section where the audio recording level was
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    • Recording time • Duration (length of source clip) • Serial number of P2 card storing the source clip • Number of slot storing the source clip You can also press the PROP (SHIFT + TC PRESET) button instead of the operations provided after step 3. 3,5 4 1 1 Press the PLAY LIST button to open the
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    [PROPERTY] and press the SET button. 1) 2) ◆ NOTE: • You can also press the PROP (SHIFT + TC PRESET) button instead of performing the operations provided after step 3. 1) Clip information • Clip name • Clip thumbnail • Duration (clip length) 2) Clip metadata • The metadata that appears is the
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    selected, press the PLAYER button to switch to recorder operation. 3 Press the PLAY button. This starts playback from the start point of playback until the end of the playlist. ◆ NOTE: • Before playlist playback, insert all the P2 cards that contain events that belong to the playlist. Otherwise
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    to create new clips. ◆ NOTE: • The user can set a time code for playback that will 90). • Playlist files created on the AJ-SPD850, AJ-HPM100, AJ-HPM110 and AJ-HPS1500 can be loaded but cannot be used to choose [OPERATION] - [EDIT COPY] and press the SET button. 4 Select the number of the P2 card slot or
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    be downloaded from the following site, allows you to manipulate clips stored on a P2 card on a Windows PC. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ◆ NOTE: • For details regarding connections, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the PC and the application software. Using the Unit as
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    and playback are not available in the USB device mode. • In the playlist mode, the MODE (SHIFT+REMOTE) button is not available during remote operation. • In USB device mode, "USB" appears on the display panel. • When using a Windows PC, install the driver using the supplied CD-ROM. 2 1,4 1 Press
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    hard disks types. • Panasonic portable hard disk unit P2 store (AJ-PCS060G) • A hard disk that supports the USB 2.0 interface • A hard disk that supports the eSATA interface ◆ NOTE: • It may not be possible to connect an eSATA hard disk that does not support the LINUX operating system. • Some eSATA
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    P2 card unit display P2➝HDD HDD➝P2 TYPE S A special disk format for high-speed M M M writing/loading data by P2 card unit. P2STORE The P2 store (AJ are not supported. Example: hard disk performance and operating conditions. Perfect playback Please note that Panasonic accepts no liability
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    Up to 23 cards can be saved to a hard disk. Data from each exported P2 card is recognized as a separate drive on a PC, etc. 1 Press the will now open. 5 Press the MENU button, use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [FORMAT (HDD)] and press the SET button. Then select the format (TYPE
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    disk. 2 6 Select the number of the source P2 card slot and press the SET button. Selecting ALL SLOT , verify is enabled for export. The export operation will end earlier when verify is disabled though to a Windows PC. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 2,4,5,6 3 1 Connect a hard disk. 2
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    The card model number is then displayed as "UNKNOWN." When the copy operation ends, "COPY COMPLETED!" appears. Displaying Hard Disk Information (Explorer Screen that makes it possible to read and write data by card (TYPE S, P2 store). PARTITION: VENDOR: MODEL: SIZE: USED: FREE CAP.: SELECTED PART
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    TYPE S hard disks. • The partition information for an invalid partition on a P2 store is indicated in gray. • Select [PROPERTY] - [FREE CAP. OF not a hard disk is connected and hard disk type. Hard Disk Operations Selecting partition or folder as target Selecting a partition or folder as target
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    in the hard disk explorer screen and open the menu. 2 Choose [OPERATION] - [DELETE LAST PARTITION] and press the SET button. 1 Insert the P2 card that will store the imported partition. Be sure to insert a formatted P2 card. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL button to open the thumbnail display. 3 Connect
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    for all partitions on the target partitions. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [COPY] and press the SET button. SET EXIT 1) 6 Select the number of the P2 card slot to which the data will be copied and press the SET button. 2) 7 Select [YES] and
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    • "- -" is displayed on P2 store. OFF: No verification was performed NAME: User assigned partition name SIZE/USED/ Total screen display as necessary. These changes are performed in the same way as when using P2 cards. ➝ Refer to "Changing Thumbnail Display" (page 54). Thumbnail display (FAT)
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    stored on a hard disk. It shows information in the same way as the P2 card clip property. 1 Move the cursor to a clip in the hard disk disk thumbnail screen. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [DELETE] and press the SET button. 4 Select [YES] and press the SET
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    device are superimposed on the screen. 1 1 Press the PLAYER button. This allows the unit to perform remote control of external devices. Remote operation procedure The control buttons listed below enable remote control of an external device. STOP PLAY SEARCH REW FF Dial COUNTER RESET Sends the
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    Hold down the SHIFT button and press the REC button. • The specified area is automatically registered on the card. • The PLAYER button flashes during operation. • The current point is registered as an IN point if an IN point has not been registered. • Recording stops automatically when the OUT point
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    . (Functions) • FTP client function enables the unit to send and receive clips • FTP/Samba server service that permits the unit to operate as a server for loading files • HTTP server service for viewing thumbnails and metadata on computers and other devices • Browser function for accessing web sites
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    for the setup screen to close since the network service will have to be restarted using a different setting. . • DHCP and DNS may not operate properly in some network environments. Client the SET button. FTP CLIENT: Item URL USER ID USER PASSWORD SSH Description Setup procedure Name or address
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    to 31 characters) HTTP server setting User settings Setting Enter using the full keyboard. Initial value AJ-HPD2500 ENABLE: Starts up FTP server. DISABLE: Does not start up FTP server. ENABLE: Starts up SAMBA service. DISABLE: Does not start up SAMBA service. Enter using the full keyboard
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    settings for server service Select [USER LOGIN SETTING] and open any of the following screens to make the required settings. ■ Changing password and deleting user 1 Move the cursor to the user whose password is to be changed or deleted. ■ New user registration 1 Press the MENU button to open the
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    can be saved and loaded at a time (regardless of whatever screen is open). • User settings in the server setup screen and FTP USER PASSWORD in the client setup screen cannot be saved or loaded. Tools for checking operation, status indication and initialization Use the steps below to check FTP client
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    FTP server ID of logged in user Indicates whether SSH is set to ENABLE or DISABLE. 3) Media status This shows the presence or absence of P2 cards, whether or not a a connection, press the SET button. • Perform the operation from the beginning if an error occurs. Connections: Connecting This Unit
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    operate normally. If PING is successful, check if server function services of the FTP server operates, if there is not a firewall in path of the connection and whether a user for clips on the FTP server in the same way as clips on P2 cards. FTP thumbnail display 1 Open the FTP explorer screen. A list
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    are no longer necessary can be deleted in the same way as clips on P2 cards. ➝Refer to "Deleting Clips" (page 64). Transferring clips to the FTP the clip. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [COPY] - [FTP] and press the SET button. Viewing FTP Server Clip
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    is deleted. • When copying starts, communications cut errors will no longer be detected. Use the above procedure to interrupt a copy operation that has stalled. • Clips cannot be copied to a folder on a P2 card or hard disk that contains 1000 clips or more. • To use SSH, the FTP server must be SSH
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    inserted. • SD memory card data can only be exported as full cards. Unlike P2 cards, it is not possible to export selected clips. 4 The server screen will be imported. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] - [IMPORT] - [SD CARD] and press the SET button. Press [OK]
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    the cursor buttons to select [LAN] and press the SET button. ◆ NOTE: • Operations including recording and playback are not available in server mode. • Although P2 cards can be inserted without problem in server mode, removing a P2 card will result in an E-30 error message. • SD memory cards cannot
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    service This service allows you to access this unit using any of a variety of browsers from a PC. The browser displays the screen shown below. • P2 proxy data requires a browser that supports MPEG4 format audio and video browser. Use the browser to enter a user ID and password when access to a
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    pages cannot be used. • Video files on a web page or linked to this page cannot be played back. • JAVA is not supported. Using browser screen 4 To return to normal operating mode, press the MODE (SHIFT+REMOTE) button again. "MAIN MODE" will appear to indicate that you have returned to the normal
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    ■ Operations from USB keyboard Connect a USB keyboard to control the browser. Direction keys and TAB key: ENTER key: Move link focus. Use to confirm settings. Key [
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    RS-232C Interface An RS-232C interface connection with a PC makes it possible to operate this unit via commands. Conditions for receiving commands via an RS-232C interface • The front panel REMOTE button is on. • If the above condition is
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    Connections Return format RS-232C Interface ■ When data is incorrect or an error has occurred in the deck 1. Returns a reception completed message. [ACK] 06h 2. Returns an error code. The following responses are made to a command. If necessary, more than one response may be made. ■ When
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    • When data reception is prohibited or for commands not supported, first [ACK] is returned, then ER001 (invalid command) is returned. Command STOP PLAY REWIND *1 FAST FORWARD*1 REC SHTL FORWARD*2 Operation Send command Stops current operation OSP Start of playback OPL Fast reverse ORW Fast
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    Command CTL/TC DATA REQUEST Question Counter value Send command QCD STATUS REQUEST Operating mode QOP ID REQUEST Device used QID Return (completion) data message CD /REVERSE data AJ-HPD2500P: For the AJ-HPD2500P AJ-HPD2500E: For the AJ-HPD2500E Connections: RS-232C Interface 147
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    Clip Select Function About the Clip Select Function Use the clip select function to play back only one clip. Clip Select Setting 1 3 2 ◆ NOTE: • The clip select function is available when setup menu No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) is set to 50 or 59.94. • The CLIP SELECT function cannot be applied to clips
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    to format SD memory cards on this unit. For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following Web site. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *1: PH mode and HA mode recording requires class 4 or better cards. ◆ NOTE: • SDHC memory cards
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    in the SD/SDHC memory card slot on the AJ-HPD2500 can be played back as thumbnails and video clips corded on P2 cards. 2 Select [CARD FUNCTIONS] - [ dialog. The SD memory card will now be formatted. ◆ NOTE: • During P2 card playback or in clip select status, an inserted SD memory card is not
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    seconds may not be possible to repair. • Indexes added during recording cannot be repaired. • Metadata is not repaired. *1: The AVCCAM Restorer is supplied with the AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional). 151 AVCHD Recording and Playback: Using an Optional AVCHD Board
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    the AVCHD Thumbnail Screens Screen configuration This mainly involves regular AJ-HPD2500 operations and AVCHD (optional) operations. Screen configuration is shown below. AVCHD clips are played back from the AVCHD mode thumbnail screen. Normal mode THUMBNAIL PLAY THUMBNAIL AVCHD mode MENU
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    and delete shot marks • Formatting SD memory cards Basic thumbnail screen operations ■ Selecting a thumbnail Use the cursor buttons to select thumbnails. (The indicator (➝ page 154) Depending on setting, this will show time code/user bit at start of clip recording, time of shooting, day of shooting
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    display of a clip. TC: UB: TIME: DATE: DATE TIME: Time code User bit Shooting time Day of shooting Shooting date and time • XX indicates factory default Day/month/year *1:The default setting for the AJ-HPD2500P is "M-D-Y", and for the AJ-HPD2500E is "D-M-Y". 5 Press the MENU button to return
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    the MODE (SHIFT+REMOTE) button to switch to the AVCHD mode. ➝Refer to "Switching to AVCHD mode" (page 153). 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [OPERATION] and press the SET button. DELETE: Deletes Clips. ALL CLIPS: SELECT: NO: Deletes all clips. Select [YES]/[NO] and press the SET button. Deletes
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    formatted in compliance with the SD and SDHC standard (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED). This indicates whether the SD memory card is write protected TIME: TIME ZONE: DURATION: FORMAT: Value of time code at start of recording User bit value at start of recording Date of recording and time of start of
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    site listed below. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ To clear the clip metadata screen, press the NAME (model name of optional board: AJ-YCX250G) • SHOOTER (shooter) • PLACE by assigning 0 to the first recorded clip. The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. For details refer to
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    operations listed below. Perform any preparations that may be required. • Loading metadata Insert the SD memory card with the recorded metadata in the unit. (Use AVCCAM Viewer or P2 USER CLIP NAME Press the MENU button and choose [META DATA] - [USER CLIP NAME] and select method for recording USER
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    AVCHD Recording and Playback USER CLIP NAME to be recorded • When clip metadata is loaded TYPE1: shot mark. 2 Press the MARKER (SHIFT + TEXT MEMO) button. To cancel a shot mark, repeat the above operation. • Available formats (When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.94 Hz) 1080/60i(30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P
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    mode. 2 Press the PREV (SHIFT + FF)/NEXT (SHIFT + REW) button. The unit will now perform set skip operation. Recording AVCHD Material on P2 Cards Use the steps below to record AVCHD video to a P2 card in the DVCPRO HD or AVC-Intra format. ■ Preparing for recording 1 Set recording and playback format
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    not ready for recording or if PB FORMAT and SYS FORMAT differ, pressing the SHIFT + REC buttons will not start operation. 4 Use the STOP button to stop dubbing. Stopping P2 card recording stops AVCHD clip playback and the AVCHD thumbnail screen reappears. 161 AVCHD Recording and Playback: Using an
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    speed class lower than speed class 4 or on a card that does not support speed classes. *2: To record in HG and HE modes, use a speed the STOP button to stop a short recording will not immediately stop data write operations to an SD memory card. The unit will not recognize the pressing of the
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    it on an SD memory card. External signals are simultaneously recorded to a P2 card and an SD memory card. It is not possible to record only No. 170 (AVCHD REC) to ON. 2 Select a recording format. Set the P2 card and AVCHD recording formats as shown below in the listed setup menus. 25 SYSTEM
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    (up to 4 files) can be written to and loaded from SD memory cards. System Basic Operation Interface Edit TimeCode Video Audio LCD Menu System file SHIFT+FF (a) SHIFT+REW (b) USER1 User settings file SHIFT+FF (a) SHIFT+REW (b) SHIFT+FF (a) SHIFT+FF (a) SHIFT+FF (a) USER2 USER3 USER4
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    confirmation message that appears, press the SET button to accept the change or press the EXIT button to cancel it. The menu closes after this operation. Making changes using the PF buttons 3 Select items to change. Turn the search dial or press the up or down cursor button (▲/▼) to move the
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    ) When the menu is open, you can return the content of the user setting file that appear on the screen to its factory defaults. 2 Press and hold the SET button. ◆ NOTE: • This operation returns the content of the user setting file displayed on the screen to its factory defaults. The setting files
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    SETUP MENU SYSTEM (➝page 169) BASIC (➝page 171) OPERATION (➝page 177) INTERFACE (➝page 179) EDIT (➝page 180) TIME CODE (➝page 180) Setup Menu 001 LOCAL ENA 002 CTL DISP 003 REMAIN SEL 005 SUPER
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    VIDEO (➝page 183) AUDIO (➝page 187) LCD (➝page 191) MENU (➝page 192) 168 Setup: Setup Menu 701 CH1 IN LV 702 CH2 IN LV 706 CH1 OUT LV 707 CH2 OUT LV 710 MONIL OUT LV 711 MONIR OUT LV 712 MONI OUT 725 REC CH1 726 REC CH2 727 REC CH3 728 REC CH4 731 PB FADE 732 EMBEDDED AUD 750 A CH1/2 SEL 767 METER
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    Item Settings Setup SYSTEM The system menu specifies HD SDI and SD SDI outputs, analog composite output, phase adjustment of audio output, system frequency, phase of SD REF input of HD SDI output, and system file lock. • XX indicates factory default settings. Item FR SUPER No. DISP. 05
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    | 127 For AJ-HPD2500P 0000 59.94 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 50 23.98 24 29.97 59-23 60-24 25 60-25 For AJ-HPD2500E 0000 0001 0002 0003 2:3 pull-down converted (24-frame signal) output from VariCam: AJ-HDC27 series and AJ-HPX2700 series camera. 7: 25 Hz 8: 60-25 Hz Receives 60
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    0002 ENA 0000 0001 ±12h 24h 0000 0001 0002 0003 OFF 2L 1L P2&SD Settings and brief function description Restricts the number of buttons on the time for P2 cards is not displayed when no P2 card has been inserted. • The remaining time for SD memory cards is not displayed when an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD
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    , operating status, mode and clip number 3: Data and REC TIME 4: Data and REC DATE (year/ month/day) 5: Data and REC DATE (month/day/year) 6: Data and REC DATE (day/month/year) 7: Data and user bit However, when UB is selected with the COUNTER button, the time code is indicated after the user bit
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    Setup Item Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. FR SUPER No. DISP. Settings and brief function description When set to 59.94 Hz 59.94Hz 50Hz 29.97Hz 59-23Hz 25Hz only 0000 1080i Specifies the recording format used by this unit. 0001 720p 0: 1080i mode (when set to 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz)/1080p mode (
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    0: PH mode (approx. 21 Mbps) HE 1: HA mode (approx. 17 Mbps) 2: HG mode (approx. 13 Mbps) 3: HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps) NOTE: • Displayed only when an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed. • In 720P mode, recording is always made in PH mode. 031 OUT REF 0000 0001 0002 AUTO REF
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    Setup Item FR SUPER No. DISP. 041 LOOP REC 050 P.ON GUI 051 GUI OUTPUT 052 GUI HOLD 069 CLOCK SET Subscreen 00 YEAR 01 MONTH 02 DAY Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. Settings and brief function description 0000 0001 OFF ON Specifies whether or not to make loop recording. ➝For
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    to within about ±30 seconds a month with the power off. • When the precise time is required, check and reset the time before use. • When the AJ-YCX250G AVC codec board (optional) is installed, time zones recorded on the SD memory card can be set in 30 minute steps. Thus +12:45
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    to. 0: The start of the clip 1: The start of the clip or video text memo NOTE: This setting is not available during FF and REW operation. 0000 0001 OFF Selects whether or not a warning should appear when REF.VIDEO is not connected. ON 0: Displays no warning 1: Flashes the STOP lamp to
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    as TYPE3 devices, visit the following Web site: For English: http://panasonic.biz/sav/autorec_e Panasonic camera-recorders, recording formats and recording/stopping signals (Recording Mark) Model AJ-HDC27F, H AJ-HDX900 AJ-HDX400P AJ-HDX400E AG-HPX500/502 AG-HPX170/171/172/174 AG-HPX300/301/302
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    • The start and end of recording may not match the clip recorded on the P2 card. • AVCHD recording is not available when setup menu No. 041 (LOOP other than a DVCPRO. • Select [ORIG] only when specific Panasonic controllers (such as AJ-A850, separately sold accessory) are connected. 0000 0001 OFF
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    UP Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. 0000 0001 STOP STILL 0002 STILL2 Settings and brief function description Selects unit mode after cue-up operation. 0: STOP mode 1: Still picture (SHTL +0.0) mode 2: Still picture (VAR +0.0) mode TIME CODE This menu sets the time code. • XX indicates factory
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    13L | | 0015 22L 504 RUN MODE 0000 0001 REC FREE Specifies an operating mode that advances the internal time code generator. 0: The internal time code generator BINARY GP 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 000 Specifies user bit usage in time code generated by the TCG. 001 0: NOT
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    as optional AVC-Intra 1080/24PN, 30PN and 25PN clip formats. 0: Outputs the user bits recorded in the SBC area. 1: Outputs the frame rate information recorded in the is separate from video and audio data area on a P2 card, stores SMPTE/ EBU compliant time code, recording dates and other information. An
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    Setup VIDEO This menu is used for video settings. • XX indicates factory default settings. Item FR SUPER No. DISP. 601 VIDEO INT SG 602 SDI IN MODE DOWNCON 620 MODE 621 UPCONV MODE 626 D/C ENH H 627 D/C ENH V 638 IN U/C MODE Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. Settings and brief
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    Item Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. FR SUPER No. DISP. Settings and brief function description When set to 59.94 Hz, 29.97 Hz 0000 AUTO 59.94Hz 50Hz 29.97Hz 25Hz 60-25Hz only Specifies the video signal output from the video output connector. 0: Switches output automatically depending on
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    Setup Item FR SUPER No. DISP. 659 Pb LVL(SD) 660 Pr LVL(SD) 661 BK LVL(SD) 662 V LEVEL 663 C LEVEL 664 HUE/C PHASE 665 SETUP/BK LVL 669 SETUP 676 BLK CLIP 677 LCD ASPECT Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. Settings and brief function description 0000 | 1000 | 1413 0.0% | 100.0%
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    mode for edge subcarrier reduction (ESR) in the playback circuit. 0: ESR is forcibly set to off. 1: ESR is automatically turned on and off depending on operating mode. 0000 0001 OFF 59.94Hz only ON Specifies whether or not the closed caption signal that is superimposed on the SD SDI and analog
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    Setup AUDIO This menu is used for audio settings. • XX indicates factory default settings. Item FR SUPER No. DISP. 701 CH1 IN LV 702 CH2 IN LV 706 CH1 OUT LV 707 CH2 OUT LV 710 MONIL OUT LV 711 MONIR OUT LV 712 MONI OUT 725 REC CH1 726 REC CH2 727 REC CH3 Setting FR SUPER
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    as CH1 and 2. CH3 and CH4 audio are recorded as CH1 and CH2 during dubbing from P2 cards to AVCHD. 2: Audio CH5 and 6 will be recorded a CH1 and 2. 3: Audio CH4 are mixed and recorded as CH2. NOTE: Displayed only when an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed. 0000 0001 2CH 4CH 59
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    SEL Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. For AJ-HPD2500P 0000 FS-20 0001 0002 FS-18 FS-12 For AJ-HPD2500E 0000 0001 0002 FS-20 FS-18 FS- via CH3. Specifies the playback channels that will be output via CH4. Specifies operation of the recording level controls. 0: CH1 to CH4 only are variable, CH5
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    Item FR SUPER No. DISP. 793 A DUB PB MIX Subscreen 01 CH1 MIX 02 CH2 MIX 03 CH3 MIX 04 CH4 MIX 797 A DUB MONI Setting FR SUPER No. DISP. 0000 0001 OFF ON Settings and brief function description 59.94Hz 50Hz 23.98Hz 29.97Hz 59-23Hz 25Hz 60-25Hz only Specifies whether or not the
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    or video is not updated for about 5 minutes. • To cancel protect mode, press a front panel button, dial or start playback from the controller. The operation that canceled LCD PROTECT mode will then take place. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjusts the contrast of the LCD monitor. NOTE
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    turned on. 0: Operation is started with the settings of the previously set user file. 1: The content of USER 2 is loaded into USER 1. 2: The content of USER 3 is loaded into USER 1. 3: The content of USER 4 is loaded into USER 1. 4: The content of USER 5 is loaded into USER 1. Setting available for
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    as [NO FILE]. • "NO CARD" is indicated when no SD memory card is inserted. SET button: Loads all SYSTEM settings and USER 1-5 data MULTI SEL Loads USER 1-5 data only (SHIFT + SET) button: EXIT: Cancels loading and returns to the previous screen 4 A completion message appears when the load
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    location (b/a) RESET button: Clears all text • A completion message appears when the write progress bar closes. SETUP-MENU MENU SD CARD WRITE FILE4 TITLE4 SYSTEM+USER FILE4 OK? YES/NO FORMAT 1 Press the MENU button, select A12 CARD FORMAT from USER1 in the setup menu and press the
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    to users. It allows you to record operator numbers and other values. The alphanumeric characters that can be used in the user bit are operating mode when the power is on. 4 Set the TCG switch to PRESET mode. INT-REGEN: This mode maintains the continuity with the time code last recorded on a P2
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    to [EXT]. (External time code selection) Reproducing the time code and user bit 2 4 Make the following settings in setup menu No. 507 (EXT Under the conditions listed below when the time code generator advances regardless of operation mode, the backup function is enabled. - When the TCG switch on
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    -23 or 60-24 is selected in setup menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), there is a 1-frame delay between playback video and CTL. Setup: Time Code, User Bit and CTL 197
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    code data Time code data recorded in the VAUX area Recorded user bit data User bit data recorded in the VAUX area Time code data of the time code generator User bit data of the time code generator Display monitor Display monitor Operating mode Use setup menu No. 006 (DISPLAY SEL) to indicate deck
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    /50i *1: 2:2 pull-down *4: Select SDI output in setup menu No. 643 (OUT MODE SEL). *5: AJ-HPX2000/2100/3000 HD-SDI (1080/23.98P over 59.94i) output *6: AJ-HDC27 series HD-SDI (variable frame-rate signal) output *7: AJ-HPX2000/2100 HD-SDI (720/25P over 50P) output 59.94 50 SDI output *4 1080
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    . 25 (SYSTEM FREQ). *4: Select SDI output in setup menu No. 643 (OUT MODE SEL). *5: AJ-HPX2000/2100/3000 HD-SDI (1080/23.98P over 59.94i) output *6: AJ-HDC27 series HD-SDI (variable frame-rate signal) output *7: AJ-HPX2000/2100 HD-SDI (720/25P over 50P) output *8: When the recording format is HD
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    second clip generated by Edit Copy. • A clip that spans multiple P2 cards or a clip that has been automatically divided and recorded on an 8 GB P2 card Clip 1-1 Clip 1-2 Clip 1 • A clip created using the Edit Copy function on an AJ-SPD850 Event A Event B Clip 2 Settings in setup menu No.731
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    Audio Recording Channels Selection Audio Recording Channels Depending on setup menu 725 - 728 (REC CH1 to 4) settings, the VIDEO IN (SHIFT + EDIT MODE) / AUDIO IN (SHIFT + VIDEO) buttons on the front panel allows you to select the following input signals. Analog input Recorded track Recorded
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    For Long and Trouble-Free Operation For Long and Trouble-Free Operation Condensation Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on any other solvents as they may discolor or damage the coating of the unit. For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Condensation 203
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    POS 00001234005678BA 00B0458201000001 0 JPN :ORG :USER DATE TIME JAN-28-02 23:30:30 +03:00 UMID information display DIAG-MENU HOURS METER H00 OPERATION 0h H20 LCD ON 0h H30 POWER the DIAG button. You return to the original display. 204 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages
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    HA mode is not available. (When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.) Operation continues CANT REC CHECK SD Displayed when on a P2 card. Only 2 channels can be recorded in a voice-over recording. Operation continues CANTADUB For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error
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    AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.) Operation SHIFT + VIDEO) Operation continues NO INPUT P2 card and there is no Operation AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.) Operation P2 card directory structure is not supported. (* indicates the slot number where the Operation
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    FREQ).) 23.98Hz 24Hz 59-23Hz 60-24Hz 60-25Hz only Operation Appears during playback when frame rate data in user bit cannot be detected or when continues the playback time code is no recording is made. For Long and Trouble-Free Operation For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages 207
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    FTP client URL is correct. CANNOT FORMAT! P2 card problem prevents formatting. Check P2 card. CANNOT RE-CONNECT! A clip that LOGIN FAILED! Login to destination FTP server failed. Check if user ID and password for the FTP client are correct. MISSING CLIP Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages
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    when an external player is Select a P2 card as a player. used. CANNOT OPERATE: Since the selected events include a red A.DUB "RED" A.DUB EVENT event, operation is not possible. INCLUDED Remove the red A.DUB event from the selection. For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages 209
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    There may also be a bad clip at the location where the data is copied to. CANNOT OPERATE: There are clips with different aspect ratios. DIFFERENT ASPECT RATIO INCLUDED Aspect ratios cannot be mixed. in a different version cannot be imported. 210 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages
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    to communications. Turn the power off and then back on again. Displayed when communications from an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) cannot be updated. Turn the power off and then back on again. Operation STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages 211
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    AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed) The following lists major warning messages displayed on the LCD monitor. For details on other warning messages, follow the instructions or an SD memory card. If the problem cannot be solved by turning the unit Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages
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    the counter display. No. Item Description Ser ******** Displays the deck's serial number. H00 OPERATION Indicates the number of hours that the unit has been on. H20 LCD ON Indicate 0T - 99999T For Long and Trouble-Free Operation For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages 213
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    thumbnail operation) operations. CANCEL Releases the selected item and interrupts copying and other operations.*3 SHIFT+MENU OPERATION Displays and selects OPERATION menu OPERATION Displays and selects OPERATION AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed, the unit can also operate
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    For Long and Trouble-Free Operation ■ When GUI display is off Shortcut keys SHIFT a playlist on a P2 card in AVCHD. *1 *1: When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed, the unit can also operate in AVCHD mode. ■ When GUI display is off Multiple button operation IN+ENTRY OUT+ENTRY
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    . (1) Customers who have registered for our P2 HD 5-year warranty program Such customers can access panasonic.net/ ◆ NOTE: • This unit uses only SD memory cards that comply with the SD or SDHC specifications. Be sure to format SD memory cards on this unit. 216 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation
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    Long and Trouble-Free Operation Rack Mounting This unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if optional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P) is not available from Panasonic). For further details, consult your dealer. 4 Use the removed screws to attach the AJ-MA75P Mounting the Recorder in
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    data from multiple P2 cards, create separate folders for each P2 card to prevent overwriting clips with identical names. • Do not delete data on a P2 card. • Be sure to use a P2 device or the P2 Viewer to format P2 cards. 218 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Handling P2 Card Recording
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    STREAM For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ■ How this unit handles metadata The metadata supported by this unit occupies a special area editing support the metadata of this unit before you start editing. For Long and Trouble-Free Operation 219 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Handling
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    Operating ambient humidity: 10 % to 80 % (no condensation) Ambient storage temperature: -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) Mass: 13 kg (28.66 lb) Dimensions (W × H × D): 424.0 mm × 175.2 mm × 414.7 mm (162/3 inches × 68/9 inches × 161/3 inches) (not including the support AJ- on the P2 card. •
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    VIDEO INPUT Analog composite input: BNC × 1 (loop through × 1), automatic 75 Ω termination provided, 1.0 V[P-P] (75 Ω) Reference input: Automatic switching of black burst/HD 3 value SYNC, BNC × 1 (loop through × 1), automatic 75 Ω termination provided SDI input: BNC × 1, complies with SMPTE
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    Other input/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: D-sub 9-pin, RS-232C interface × 1 RS-422A: D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface × 1 Parallel: D-sub 25-pin × 1 Remote encoder: D-sub 15-pin × 1
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    Deleting 102 Moving 101 Property 112 Registering 99 Revising 99 Export 139 Export copy 137 External control mode 37 F Folder 123 Formatting Hard disk 120 P2 card 74 SD memory card 72, 150 FTP client functions 135 FTP server 140 Transferring to 137, 139 Writing back from 138, 139 FTP
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    On-screen keyboard 39 OPERATION AVCHD 155 OUT point Revising 97 Setting 95 Overwrite editing mode 80 P P2 card Formatting 74 Inserting Formatting 72, 150 Protection 150 Recovery 151 Removing 150 Server service Setting 132 User settings 133 Setup 164 Shot mark 62 AVCHD 159 Shuttle mode
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    156 CLIP PROPERTY 156 META DATA 158 CARD READ 158 CLIP COUNT RESET 158 META INITIAL SET 158 META DATA PROP 158 RECORD 158 USER CLIP NAME 158 OPERATION 155 CLIP PROTECT 155 DELETE 155 PLAY SETUP 159 PB FORMAT 159 REPEAT PLAY 159 RESUME PLAY 159 SKIP MODE 160 THUMBNAIL SETUP
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    waste disposal service or the business users in Panasonic AVC Systems Europe a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: +49-611-235-481 Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific (Broadcast Regional Operation Center) 2 Jalan Kilang Barat, Panasonic
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Recorder
Model No.
AJ-HPD2500P
Model No.
AJ-HPD2500E
VQT2P78(E)
ENGLISH
M0310YK0 -PS
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
• AVCHD capability is available when the optional AVCHD Codec board AJ-YCX250G is installed.
This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year
Warranty Repair Program. For details,
see page 15.