Panasonic P2 HD Camcorder Operating Instructions - Page 12

Features of the Input/Output unit _ Independent Dual HD SDI output equipped as standard The HD SDI signals output from the SDI OUT connector and the MON OUT connector are each independent. Embedded audio is superimposed on HD SDI output. Also, in SD mode, independent dual SD SDI signals can be output from the SDI OUT connector and the MON OUT connector. _ Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE) By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted in AJ-HPX3100 can be used as a bulk storage device. It is also possible to store data on a P2 card onto a USB 2.0-connected external hard disk equipped with USB host capability as well as view clips stored on hard disks and write them to P2 cards. (Refer to page 136) _ Down converter output provided as a standard configuration When in HD mode, the MON OUT connector can output down converter signals (SD SDI signals or analog composite signals). _ Remote control connector By connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) or the extension control unit (AG-EC4G), which is available as an optional accessory, the unit can be controlled remotely. (Refer to page 143) _ Confirmation of return video signals With the viewfinder, you can check the return video signal (analog HD-Y signal) supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector of this unit or the HD SDI signal input to the SDI IN connector. And you can use them to check programs. Only video signals from the same record format can be confirmed. Also, in SD mode, you can check only the SD SDI signal input to the SDI IN connector. _ DC OUT connector The DC OUT connector of the unit produces 1.5 A of electrical current. By connecting an external switch to this connector, it is possible to control REC start/stop. Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting the LED to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing the camera on a crane. (Refer to page 117) _ HD/SD SDI input function You can record SDI signals input from the SDI IN connector. However, what you can record is limited to the SDI signal with the same recording format as this unit. _ LIGHT connector You can connect to Anton/Bauer Ultralight 2. You can use bulbs up to 50 W. For batteries, because sometimes there isn't enough power for lighting, use batteries with an ample power margin. Other features _ Viewfinder connection From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i or 1080-50i signals are output. Furthermore, signals are output for switching the frequencies of the connected viewfinder. Confirm images in multi formats by connecting the viewfinder (AJ-HVF21KG, AJ-CVF100G), which is available as an optional accessory. (Refer to page 30) _ User button On the side panel of the unit, five user buttons (USER MAIN/USER1/USER2/SHOT MARK/TEXT MEMO) are available. Each button can be assigned the on/off function for any frequently used feature selected from among the many features of the unit, such as slot select and Y get (Refer to page 55). _ Camera extension system By combining the camera adapter (AG-CA300G) and the base station (AG-BS300P/E) which are optional, you can employ this unit as a camera extension system. In addition to consulting the instruction manual for each device regarding connection methods and precautions for these devices, use them according to the AJHPX3000G guidelines. This unit is compatible with the HD viewfinder, so it is not possible to check the return video image in the viewfinder on systems where the SYSTEM MODE menu option is set to "480-59.94i" or "576-50i", with the VF Interface box (AG-YA500G) connected. You can select the SYSTEM MODE menu option from the screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page. 12 General: Features of the Input/Output unit