Panasonic aj-hpd2500 operating instructions

■ This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year

Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 15.

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Recorder

Model No. AJ-HPD2500P

Model No. AJ-HPD2500E

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.

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CAUTION:

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect the mains plug from the AC receptacle.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and

WARNING:

This equipment must be grounded. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power outlet is grounded or that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power outlet, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment.

annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer mounting of the optional interface boards to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 100 – 240 V AC. Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and 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 assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit. Do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 5 °C to 40 °C.

• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when VTR is drawn out.

indicates safety information.

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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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

S3125A

Notice (U.S.A. only):

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate.

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FCC NOTICE (U.S.A.)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: 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 is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only

shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or

modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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WARNING:

This equipment must be earthed. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed or that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep

this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit. Do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer mounting of the optional interface boards to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 5 °C to 40 °C.

• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when VTR is drawn out.

indicates safety information.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

FOR U.K. ONLY

How to replace the fuse

1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2.Replace the fuse.

Fuse

indicates safety information.

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AJ-HPD2500E)

The apparatus is compliant with:

• standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and

• electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4

2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards

<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables

• The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus.

• The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the

apparatus.

• Video signal connecting cables Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals.

• Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals.

• Other connecting cables (IEEE1394, USB) Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.

• When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.

• If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.

However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other

appliances.

To remove the battery

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

• For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.

• SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

•Microsoft

States and/or other countries.

• Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

• Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own-

ers.

• This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of the following

activities of a consumer but no license is granted or implied for any other use.

- Encoding video in compliance with the AVC standard (hereafter referred to as “AVC video”).

- Decoding AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity.

- Decoding AVC video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).

- Using this product to make recordings on SD memory cards for distribution to end users for a commercial purpose requires

a separate license agreement from MPEG-LA. End user refers to a person or organization using content for private purpos-

es.

, Windows® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United

Illustrations in this manual

• Note that illustrations of the unit and menu screens may differ from the ones you actually see.

Page references

• In this 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-P2C064AG) is referred to as a “P2 card.”

• A hard disk drive (HDD) is referred to as a “hard disk.”

• A continuous video recording created during a single recording is referred to as a “clip.”

• The state when the THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are off is referred to as the “recording/playback mode.” (Refer to

page 37.)

Contents

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

Introduction Features .....................................................................................................18

Control Reference Guide ...........................................................................22

Audio and Video Controller ......................................................................... 22

GUI Operations ...........................................................................................26

Panel Control Unit and Card Slots .............................................................. 30

LCD Panel ...................................................................................................32

Rear Panel and Connectors Inside the Lower Front Panel .........................34

Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations .......................................37

Operating Modes ........................................................................................37

Menu Operations .........................................................................................38

Using the On-screen Keyboard ..................................................................39

Using the Full Keyboard ..............................................................................39

Using the Ten Keypad ................................................................................ 39

Using a USB Keyboard ............................................................................... 40

Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling ..............................................41

Insert a P2 Card ..........................................................................................41

Recording and Playback .............................................................................41

P2 card and recording times ...................................................................... 42

LOOP REC Function ....................................................................................43

Removing P2 Cards ....................................................................................43

Preventing Accidental Deletion ................................................................... 44

Connections ...............................................................................................45

Example of Connections in 23.98/24/29.97/25 Hz Mode ............................ 45

Example of Connections for Remote Control .............................................. 45

Recording From a Variable Frame-Rate Camera ......................................46

Recording HD SDI Output Signals from a Variable Frame-rate Camera as

720/23.98p ............................................................................................. 46

Recording HD SDI Signals Output by an HD Camera as 1080/23.98p ...... 47

Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial ....................................48

Jog Mode ....................................................................................................48

Shuttle Mode and Slow Mode (SHTL Mode/SLOW Mode) ......................... 48

Clip Management Thumbnail and Clip Management ..............................................................49

Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions ................................................... 50

Thumbnail Menu .......................................................................................... 53

Changing Thumbnail Display ...................................................................... 54

Thumbnail Editing ....................................................................................... 57

Selecting Clips ...........................................................................................58

Playing Back Clips .....................................................................................59

Playing Back Single Clips ........................................................................... 60

Attaching Text Memos and Shot Marks .................................................... 61

Attaching Text Memos ................................................................................ 61

Attaching Shot Marks .................................................................................. 62

Copying Clips ............................................................................................ 63

Deleting Clips ............................................................................................ 64

Repairing and Reconnecting Clips ............................................................ 65

Repairing Bad Clips .................................................................................... 65

Reconnecting Incomplete Clips .................................................................. 65

Viewing and Revising Clip Information ..................................................... 66

Viewing Clip Information ............................................................................. 66

Revising Clip Metadata ............................................................................... 67

Attaching Metadata to Clips ...................................................................... 68

Preparing a Metadata Upload File .............................................................. 68

Setup to Attach Metadata ........................................................................... 68

Loading Set Metadata Values .....................................................................69

Recording Clips Containing Metadata ........................................................71

Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards ............................................................... 72

Displaying Miscellaneous SD Memory Card Information ............................ 72

Formatting SD Memory Cards .....................................................................72

Formatting P2 Cards ................................................................................. 74

Formatting Individual P2 Cards ...................................................................74

Formatting All P2 Cards ..............................................................................74

Checking Card Status ............................................................................... 75

Selecting Information to Display ................................................................. 75

Displaying Card Status Information ............................................................. 76

Editing Playlist Function ........................................................................................ 78

Editing Workflow ..........................................................................................79

Insert Editing Mode and Overwrite Editing Mode .......................................80

Handling of Sections without Audio and Video ...........................................80

Undoing and Redoing ................................................................................. 80

Audio Fading between Events ....................................................................80

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 Format ................................................................................. 90

Setting the Playback Time Code (TC) .........................................................90

Other Settings .............................................................................................90

Creating a New Playlist ...............................................................................91

Naming Playlists .......................................................................................... 92

Creating Playlists ...................................................................................... 93

Registering Events in a Playlist ...................................................................93

Registering Events by Clip ..........................................................................99

Revising Registered Events ........................................................................ 99

Saving a Playlist to a P2 Card ................................................................... 103

Opening a Playlist File ............................................................................... 104

Deleting Playlist Files ...............................................................................105

Recording Voice-Overs ............................................................................106

Preparing for Voice-Overs ......................................................................... 106

Voice-Over after Assigning the IN and OUT Points ..................................107

Revising Voice-Overs ................................................................................ 108

Setting Audio Level ..................................................................................109

Setting a Constant Audio Level for the Entire Event during

Event Recording .................................................................................. 109

Changing Audio Level in an Event during Event Registration ..................110

Setting Audio Levels for Specific Sections ............................................... 110

Viewing Event and Clip Information .........................................................112

Event Property Indication .......................................................................... 112

Clip Property Indication ............................................................................. 112

Playing Back Playlists ..............................................................................114

Playing Back Playlists ...............................................................................114

Reviewing Events ...................................................................................... 114

Creating New Clips from the Playlist (Edit Copy) .....................................115

Connections Using USB or eSATA Connectors ...........................................................116

Using the Unit as a USB Device ............................................................... 116

Using the Unit as a USB Host ...................................................................116

Connecting a PC to This Unit ...................................................................117

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 Hard Disk .................................................... 120

Copying Clips to a Hard Disk .................................................................... 121

Displaying Hard 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 Hard Disk ............................................. 125

Viewing Hard Disk Clip Information .......................................................... 127

Deleting Hard Disk Clips (TYPE S and FAT Formatted Hard Disks) ......... 127

Playing Back Audio and Video of Hard Disk Clips for Confirmation ......... 127

External Remote Control ..........................................................................128

Remote Operation of External Devices ..................................................... 128

Automatic Recording of Cards .................................................................. 129

Connecting This Unit to a Network ..........................................................130

Network Settings .......................................................................................130

Using FTP Client Functions ....................................................................... 135

Displaying Clip Thumbnails on the FTP Server (FTP Thumbnail Screen) . 136

Deleting Clips on the FTP Server ..............................................................137

Viewing FTP Server Clip Information .........................................................137

Transferring Clips ...................................................................................... 137

Transferring SD Memory Card Data .......................................................... 139

Using Server Functions ............................................................................. 140

Using Browser Functions .......................................................................... 141

RS-232C Interface .................................................................................. 144

Conditions for receiving commands via an RS-232C interface ................ 144

Hardware Specifications ...........................................................................144

Software Specifications (Protocol) ............................................................144

Clip Select Function About the Clip Select Function ................................................................ 148

Clip Select Setting ..................................................................................... 148

Canceling Clip Select ................................................................................148

AVCHD Recording and

Playback

Using an Optional AVCHD Board ........................................................... 149

SD/SDHC Memory Cards .......................................................................... 149

Operating the AVCHD Thumbnail Screens ...............................................152

Setting up for Playback ............................................................................. 159

Playing Back AVCHD Clips .......................................................................160

Recording AVCHD Material on P2 Cards ..................................................160

Recording AVCHD to an SD Memory Card ...............................................162

Setup Unit Setup ............................................................................................... 164

Changing Settings ................................................................................... 165

Change Operations ...................................................................................165

Using a Lock to Protect the User Setting File ........................................... 166

Returning to Factory Defaults (Initial Settings) ..........................................166

Setup Menu ............................................................................................. 167

Item Settings ........................................................................................... 169

SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 169

BASIC ........................................................................................................ 171

OPERATION ..............................................................................................177

INTERFACE ...............................................................................................179

EDIT ........................................................................................................... 180

TIME CODE ............................................................................................... 180

VIDEO ........................................................................................................ 183

AUDIO ....................................................................................................... 187

LCD ........................................................................................................... 191

MENU ........................................................................................................ 192

Saving Menu Settings to SD Memory Cards ............................................. 193

Time Code, User Bit and CTL ................................................................. 195

For Long and Trouble-Free

Operation

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

Condensation .......................................................................................... 203

Maintenance ........................................................................................... 203

Error Messages ....................................................................................... 204

WARNING Information Display ................................................................. 205

“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 .....................................................................................................................................................................223

■ Information on software for this product

1. Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Pub-

lic License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source

codes of this software.

To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page:

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and other

details to its representatives.

2. Included with this product is software which is licensed under MIT-License.

3. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).

4. This product includes software which is licensed under OpenBSD License.

5. This product includes PHP, freely available from <http://www.php.net/>.

6. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Details on the above software can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called “LDOC”.

(Details are given in the original (English language) text.)

■ Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings

Please understand that 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 cards, or SD memory cards.

■ What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a PC will merely change the file management infor-

mation: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either

physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for PCs (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users

are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards.

■ Place of Installation

Do not install this unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight as this may deform the cabinet or damage the LCD screen.

■ Liquid crystal displays

• While 99.99 % or more of the pixels on an LCD screen will function normally, 0.01 % may either be dead or constantly lit (seen

as red, blue or green dots). This is not a malfunction.

• There may be some unevenness on the screen depending on the image displayed.

• Wiping or rubbing the LCD screen with a rough cloth may damage it.

• Leaving an unchanging image on the screen for a long period of time may create a temporary afterimage (burn-in).

• LCD response and brightness vary with ambient temperature.

• In a high-temperature and high-humidity location, the LCD panel characteristics may change and result in uneven image quality.

Accessories

Included Accessories

Power cable.................................................1 (AJ-HPD2500P)

2 (AJ-HPD2500E)

CD-ROM ................................................................................ 1

◆ NOTE:

• Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have unpacked the product.

• Consult your supplier regarding purchase of accessories.

Optional Accessories

• Rack mount adapter

AJ-MA75P

• AVCHD 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*

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to five years of free warranty repairs.

Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to five years.

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*1: Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions. *2: Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage. *3: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region. *4: Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty. *5: The maximum warranty period may be adjusted depending on the number of hours the device has been used.

Basic warranty

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during the warranty period.

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Accessories

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.

Lower front panel

フロントパネル（下部）

2 Lock the lower front panel at one of the positions

shown below.

Closing the lower front panel

1 Pull up the levers at either end of the lower front pan-

el to release the lock.

Lever

レバー

2 Lower the lower front panel while pulling on the lever

to close it.

⑤

④

③

①

②

◆NOTE:

• The front panel can be adjusted to one of 5 positions.

• When opening the front panel, be sure to secure it at one of

the 5 positions.

Adjusting Lower Front Panel Tilt

①

②

③

◆NOTE:

• When closing the lower front panel, make sure the eSATA,

USB HOST and USB DEVICE connector cover is closed.

➝Refer to “Closing the eSATA, USB HOST and USB DE-

VICE connector cover” (page 17).

④

⑤

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-

nector cover as shown below.

Adjusting Lower Front Panel Tilt

Introduction

Features

The AJ-HPD2500 is a memory card recorder equipped with six P2 card slots and a 4.3-inch color LCD monitor.

It allows you to record and play back audio and video in the compressed DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV and AVC-

Intra 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.

Introduction: Features

■ Connecting a P2 Card Camera

A P2 card recorded in a P2 camera recorder plugs directly

into a PC card slot for immediate access. The P2 card is a

semiconductor memory card that Panasonic developed for

professional AV use.

■ Dial Jog/Dial Shuttle

The jog provides slow playback at rates between –1.0 to +1.0.

The shuttle allows high-speed forward and reverse playback

up to 100 times normal speed. At speeds up to 10x, the sound

is also audible.

■ Thumbnails for Managing Clips Visually

The 4.3-inch color LCD monitor on the front panel displays

clips (thumbnails) that represent P2 card content. Settings

can be made to show only specific clips in the thumbnail

screen.

Clips selected from the thumbnail list can be played back

immediately, shot marks can be added, file data regarding the

clips can be confirmed and edited and other clip

management operations are also available.

A clip is a single data item that contains video, audio,

metadata and other additional information. Normally, a clip is

one shot generated from the start of recording until recording

stops. However, when a shot spans multiple P2 cards, the

video on each card is handled as an independent clip. The

image at the start of recording appears in the thumbnail

screen as a representative image of that clip.

■ Expanded high-speed hard disk interface

● High-speed eSATA interface

The unit now supports hard disks using the eSATA

interface, which is faster than the regular USB interface.

This interface provides faster backup of video data on a P2

card to hard disk and can restore hard disk data to a P2

card.

● Playback (best effort) and playlist editing of hard disk video

data

Video data on a hard disk can be viewed as thumbnails or

a smooth

continuous audio output even if reading performance drops

due to use of a slow hard disk or through interference such

as vibrations.

Playback of hard disk video data

on a hard disk in the same way as editing video on a P2

card.

*1:This does not guarantee playback without frame

skipping.

video stream. A protective feature ensures a

enables editing of video

high speed via an FTP server on the Internet. Video stored

on an FTP server can be displayed and selected as a

thumbnail for downloading to a P2 card or external hard

disk. And SD memory card data can be sent by the card to

and from an FTP server. The network also enables

transmission of data encrypted using SSH.

● Browser

A browser mode enables the user to browse web sites with

web page authentication required for connecting to the

Internet.

● FTP server

The unit can operate as an FTP server allowing a PC or other

FTP client to load video files stored on P2 cards or in an

external hard disk.

● SAMBA server

When connected to a Windows PC or other network PC, the

unit can operate as a SAMBA server to load video files

stored on P2 cards or in an external hard disk.

● HTTP server

Using the unit as an HTTP server allows you to view lists of

video data from a browser on a PC, view metadata, and play

back proxy data.

■ Editing and GUI

● Independent audio and video editing

Any video and audio (4ch) tracks can be independently

selected for editing.

● Insert editing and overwrite editing

Two types of editing are available: insert editing, in which

new events are added between two editing events and

overwrite editing, in which a new event overwrites an event.

● Two screens for editing material and playlist video

Editing material (player) and playlist (recorder) video

appear in two screens at all times. A timeline indicating

editing status appears simultaneous with these screens for

intuitive editing.

● Capability to edit both tape and hard disk material

Use of a VTR or similar device with an RS-422A interface as

player makes possible linear-like editing (deck-to-deck

editing). Video data transferred to an eSATA or USB hard

disk can also be edited.

● Function for adjusting audio level (variable) of any section

Audio level adjustments make it possible to operate the

audio playback level for the required audio section to adjust

the audio level (variable).

● Display and playback of player thumbnails

A player using P2 cards or a hard disk can display player

thumbnails. Thumbnails can be set to limit the clips used by

the player to the required clips.

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■ Gigabit Ethernet network supported

● FTP client

In the thumbnail screen, this network allows to select video

stored on a P2 card or external hard disk and transfer it at

■ Time code/Player function for editing provided

This unit has a built-in TCG (time code generator) and TCR

(time code reader). In addition to the internal time code,

external time code input or a VITC input signal can be

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recorded as the time code.

The unit can also be used as a player for an editing system

using RS-422A.

◆ NOTE:

• Some USB keyboards may not enable normal input.

■ Compatible with HD and SD

This unit can record and play back HD and SD signals.

It can also handle analog video and SDI input and output.

■ Audio AES/EBU input and output supported (16-bit, 48 kbps/8ch)

The unit comes with a 8-channel AES/EBU input and output

interface as standard. This enables interfacing with digital

audio equipment and digital VTRs using a 48 kHz sampling

rate.

In addition, 8-channel PCM audio where each channel (HD-

SDI·AES/EBU has 8 independent channels while the analog

interface has 2 independent channels) can be recorded

separately or mixed.

■ AVCHD option (AJ-YCX250G)

Installation of the AJ-YCX250G, an optional AVCHD codec

board, will enable recording and playback of the AVCHD

format on SD memory cards.

This makes the following possible.

• Dubbing AVCCAM recorded clips onto a P2 card in the

DVCPROHD or AVC-Intra format, playlist editing of such

clips and ingesting such clips to non-linear editor.

• Dubbing P2 card clips recorded on a P2HD camera-

recorder to an SD memory card in the AVCHD format.

• HD-SDI or 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 on an

SD memory card.

■ Waveform and vector display

The LCD screen can display either video waveform or vector

waveform.

During up-conversion, a waveform is displayed after up-

conversion.

■ VANC data recording/playback function (59.94 Hz, 50 Hz only)

Recording and playback of ancillary data (VANC data) of up

to 5760 bytes per frame conforming to SMPTE 291M is

superimposed on the vertical blanking area of video.

■ Menu-based Setup

Perform setup while viewing the setup menus on the 4.3-inch

color LCD monitor of this unit or a monitor TV display.

■ AVC-Intra standard feature

The AVC-Intra codec is provided as a standard feature.

An Intra-Frame compression format based on the H.264 video

compression standard makes possible a high compression

rate and high-quality image.

The AVC-Intra codec for this product is compatible with the

following two formats.

AVC-Intra 100: High-quality 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 provides a built-in up/down/cross converter

for output as standard. It also up-converts composite and SD-

SDI input signals to record in the same HD format as the

system.

◆ NOTE:

• The cross converter function is not available during up-conversion

recording.

• SD closed caption signals during up-conversion recording are

recorded in the 608 HD (VANC) signal format (59.94 Hz only).

• Closed caption signals are not output during playback with down-

and cross-conversion.

• Nor are closed caption signals output during playback of up-

converted SD signals.

◆ NOTE:

• A waveform is not displayed when there is no input signal.

■ HD-SDI remote

When the unit is connected to a camera-recorder with an

external device control, start and stop of recording of HD-SDI

signal input can be automatically controlled through

recording start and stop signals in the input.

■ USB keyboard

A USB keyboard can be connected to enable the following

functions.

● Entry and editing of clip metadata

● Network setup, operation on browser

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■ Frame rate conversion

Recording input from variable frame-rate cameras at 24PN

(Native), the unit is also capable of playing back cards

recorded at 24 fps and converting the output to 1080/24 PsF.

It can also record input from a variable frame-rate camera at

25PN (Native).

◆ NOTE:

• Do not use cards that have been edited or contain clips shot in

different formats as the loss of management data may prevent

normal playback.

■ 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 connecting a VariCam.

● Native recording defined

Native recording extracts only the active frames during

1080i AVC-Intra recording as well as 720P DVCPRO HD

and AVC-Intra recording. At 720P, this lengthens the

recording time 2 to 2.5 times over pull-down recording.

During native recording at a 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz setting in

setup menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), the unit produces pull-

down output.

Example of 1080-24PN (Native)

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Camera video

2:3 pull-down

Native recording

Example of 720-24PN (Native)

Camera video

2:3 pull-down

Active frames

Native recording

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■ 4U rack mount

Use the optional rack mount adapter (AJ-MA75P) to place the

4U-size unit in a 19-inch rack.

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Control Reference Guide

Audio and Video Controller

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1. POWER switch (|/M)

Turns the power on and off.

Set the switch to “|” to turn it on.

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➝Refer to “Operating the AVCHD Thumbnail Screens”

(page 152)

2. REMOTE button (REMOTE indicator)

REMOTE button

Press to enable control of this unit from an external

device.

REMOTE

button is on:

MODE (SHIFT+REMOTE) button

Press the MODE and SHIFT buttons simultaneously,

and the mode selection screen appears on the display

panel.

Select the USB device mode to connect the unit to a

PC, the LAN mode to use the unit as a network server,

the browser mode, or the AVCHD mode (available only

when an optional board is installed).

➝Refer to “Using USB or eSATA Connectors” (page

116)

➝Refer to “Connecting This Unit to a Network” (page

130)

This unit can be controlled via the 9-

pin remote, RS-232C, parallel

connector, or camera recorder.

3. Mode indicators

A lamp corresponding to the currently selected mode

lights up.

4. TCG switch

INT

REGEN:

INT

PRESET:

Synchronizes the internal time code

generator with the time code read from the

P2 card.

Use setup menu No. 505 (TCG REGEN) to

select whether to make TC or UB the

REGEN.

Uses the internal time code generator of

this unit. Settings can be preset on the

operation panel and the remote control.

➝Refer to “Time Code, User Bit and CTL”

(page 195)

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EXT: Uses the external time code input from the

TIME CODE IN connector or VITC, SLTC or

SVITC video input signals.

Select in setup menu No. 507 (EXT TC

SEL).

10.COUNTER button

Press to switch the counter display of the LCD panel.

Each press of this button changes the counter display

as follows: [CTL (relative position from the beginning)]

➝ [TC (read time code)] ➝ [UB (user bit of the read

time code)].

5. SUPER switch

Switches the super output as follows.

ON: Outputs superimposed data such as time

codes to the LCD monitor, SD SDI MON

connector or the ANALOG VIDEO MON

connector.

OFF:

Does not output any superimposed information.

6. REC INH switch

Select to enable or disable recording to P2 cards.

ON: The REC INH lamp on the display panel

lights indicating that recording is disabled.

OFF: Turns off the REC INH function to enable P2

card recording.

7. STOP switch

Press to select signals in stop mode.

PB: Outputs signals played back from a P2 card.

EE: Outputs input signals selected with the

VIDEO IN (SHIFT + EDIT MODE) / AUDIO IN

(SHIFT + VIDEO) buttons.

8. TC PRESET button

Set the TC or UB value. To make a setting, first press

this button to change the flashing digits.

Note that this button is not available in thumbnail

mode, USB device mode, LAN mode and browser

mode.

9. RESET/NEW button

RESET button

Press this button when the LCD panel counter is in the

CTL mode to reset the counter display to [0:00:00:00].

Hold down the TC PRESET button and press this

button when the LCD panel counter is in the TC mode

(read time code) or UB mode (user bit of the read time

code) to reset the time code generator.

When using the on-screen keyboard, use this button to

delete all text, IN/OUT points in playlists, etc.

NEW (SHIFT + RESET) button

Use these buttons in the playlist.

➝Refer to “Creating a New Playlist” (page 91).

11.SEARCH button

Press this button to engage the search mode. Set the

search dial to the SHTL mode, turn it to the desired

position and press this button to start playback at the

speed set with the search dial.

12.Search dial

Use to search and check video. Each time you press

the dial, the SHTL (Shuttle)/SLOW mode and the JOG

mode are engaged alternatively. The respective

indicator lamp lights. When the power is turned on, the

search dial will not operate unless it is first returned to

the STILL position.

13.SHTL/SLOW button

Press this button when the search dial is in SHTL

(shuttle)/SLOW mode to toggle between SHTL (shuttle)

and SLOW modes.

14.TEXT MEMO/MARKER button

TEXT MEMO button

Press this button during recording and playback

where you wish to enter a text memo. In the thumbnail

screen, press this button to add a text memo to a clip

thumbnail (normally at the start of a clip).

➝Refer to “Attaching Text Memos” (page 61).

MARKER (SHIFT + TEXT MEMO) button

In the thumbnail screen, hold down the SHIFT button

and press this button to turn the marker of the clip at

the pointer position on and off.

➝For details, refer to “Attaching Shot Marks” (page

62).

15.CLIP SELECT button

Press this button to play back video clip by clip.

➝For details, refer to “Clip Select Function” (page

148).

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16.HEADPHONES

Connect stereo headphones to the HEADPHONES

jack to monitor the sound during recording and

playback. Use the headphone volume control knob to

adjust headphone volume.

Use setup menu No. 712 (MONI OUT) to determine

whether or not MON L/R output connector output

should be controlled by this knob.

17.AUDIO MON SEL MIX button

Switches audio mix signal output by the MON L/R

connectors.

Hold down this button and press the AUDIO MON SEL

L button to switch signals output from the MON L

connector as follows: [CH1 + CH2] ➝ [CH3 + CH4] ➝

[CH5 + CH6] ➝ [CH7 + CH8] ➝ [Mix cancelled].

Use the AUDIO MON SEL R button to switch the mixed

signals output by the MON R connector.

18.AUDIO MON SEL L/R buttons

Switches the audio signals that are output to the MON

L/R connectors. Each press of the button switches the

signals output to the MON L/R connectors as

described below.

Pressing only the

AUDIO MON SEL

button:

Holding down the SHIFT

button and pressing the

AUDIO MON SEL

button:

The L/R lamps in the audio level meter indicate which

signal is selected. Steady L/R light indicates that

channels specified in Menu No.767 (METER SELECT)

are selected. Flashing L/R light indicates that channels

not specified in Menu No.767 (METER SELECT) are

selected.

CH1 ➝ CH2 ➝ CH3 ➝ CH4

➝ CH5 ➝ CH6 ➝ CH7 ➝

CH8 ➝ CH1

CH8 ➝ CH7 ➝ CH6 ➝ CH5

➝ CH4 ➝ CH3 ➝ CH2 ➝

CH1 ➝ CH8

19.METER FULL/FINE selector button

Switches the scale of the audio level meter.

FULL mode: Selects the standard scale

(– ∞ to 0 dB range)

FINE mode: Selects a 0.5 dB increment scale.

“ ” shows the reference level,

while “●” shows increments of 1 dB.

Use setup menu No. 776 (REF

LEVEL) to set the reference level.

20.VIDEO IN (SHIFT + EDIT MODE) / AUDIO IN

(SHIFT + VIDEO) buttons

Switch between video and audio input signals.

VIDEO IN: Press the VIDEO IN (SHIFT + EDIT

MODE) button to open a screen for

selecting input signal. Pressing the

button when the screen is open enables

selection of CMPST, HDSDI, SD SDI,

1394 or SG input. When SG is selected,

the signal switches to the internal signal

selected in setup menu No. 601 (VIDEO

INT SG).

Selecting composite or SD SDI when

setup menu No. 020 (SYS FORMAT) is

set to 1080i or 720p automatically up-

converts SD to HD when recording. The

unit indicates this as CMPST (U/C) and

SDSDI (U/C).

AUDIO IN: Press the AUDIO IN (SHIFT + VIDEO)

button to open a screen for selecting

input signal. Pressing the button when

the screen is open enables selection of

ANALOG, AES/EBU, SDI or SG input.

◆ NOTE:

• The selected input item blinks when there is no input signal.

• Press the input signal selection button once to show the

current setting. When you do not want to change the

setting, press the EXIT button or wait for 3 seconds to allow

the display of the current setting to vanish.

21.AUDIO VOL SEL switch and audio level controls

REC/UNITY/PB switch

REC: Audio level controls are used for adjusting

recording level.

UNITY: Records and plays back audio signals at a

fixed level regardless of the positions of

the audio level controls.

PB: Audio level controls are used for

controlling playback level.

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).

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22.REW/PREV button

REW button

Press to rewind. Select the speed in setup menu No.

102 (FF. REW MAX).

PREV (SHIFT + REW) button

During playback or while displaying a still picture with

JOG/VAR/SHTL, hold the SHIFT button and press this

button to move to the beginning of the current or

previous clip.

During playback 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 down the SHIFT button

and press this button to move to the first thumbnail.

23.PLAY/REVIEW/1 CLIP PLAY button

PLAY button

Press to start playback.

Press this button and the REC button simultaneously to

start recording.

REVIEW (SHIFT + PLAY) button

In playlist mode, hold down the SHIFT button and

press this button to review the event at the cursor

location (starting 3 seconds before the IN point to 1

second beyond the OUT point).

1 CLIP PLAY (SHIFT + PLAY) button

In the thumbnail display or while displaying a still

picture by pressing the SEARCH button in the

thumbnail display, hold down the SHIFT button and

press this button to play back only the clip at the cursor

position or the currently located clip. During playback

only the STOP button is available.

25.FF/NEXT button

FF button

Press to fast forward. Select the speed in setup menu

No. 102 (FF. REW MAX).

NEXT (SHIFT + FF) button

During playback or while displaying a still picture with

JOG/VAR/SHTL, press this button to move to the

beginning of the next clip.

During thumbnail display, press this button to move to

the last thumbnail.

26.REC button

In the stop mode, press this button and the PLAY

button simultaneously to start recording. Press this

button to check EE mode video and audio on the

monitor in the stop mode with the STOP switch set to

PB mode.

Press the STOP button to return to the original video

and audio.

27.SHIFT button

This button is used in combination with other buttons.

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24.STOP button

When the STOP switch is set to PB mode, press this

button to engage the stop mode to view still pictures.

Use setup menu No. 104 (REF ALARM) to determine

whether or not this button should flash as a warning

alarm when no reference video signal is input.

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GUI Operations

LCD Monitor Display Panel

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1. THUMBNAIL button

Press this button and the button lights, and the

thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press

again to return to the recording/playback mode and

the button goes out.

Setting setup menu No. 051 (GUI OUTPUT) allows you

to transfer the thumbnail screen and the playlist screen

to the video output.

2. PLAY LIST button

Press to start or end playlist mode.

➝Refer to “Playlist Function” (page 78).

3. Cursor buttons (b / a / 4 / 5)

The four outer buttons are cursor buttons. Use them to

move the cursor in thumbnails, menus, events, etc. The

SET button at the center is used to select menu items

and clips.

In the thumbnail or playlist screen, hold down the

SHIFT button and press a cursor button to move the

cursor to the beginning or the end. Or hold down the

SHIFT button and press the SET button to select

multiple clips or events.

Holding down the SET button in the playlist screen,

selects all track events with the same IN and OUT

points as the event at the cursor.

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4. MENU/DIAG/OPERATION button

MENU button

Press this button to open the setup menu, thumbnail or

playlist menus. Press again to return to the previous

screen.

➝Refer to “Moving Between Screens and Menu

Operations” (page 37).

Refer to “Setup” (page 164).

DIAG (SHIFT + MENU) button

When not in the thumbnail or playlist screen, press this

button to show information about this unit. Press again

to return to the previous screen. However, in the

thumbnail or playlist screen, it has the same effect as

pressing the OPERATION (SHIFT+MENU) button.

Information about this unit includes [VIDEO SYSTEM],

[WARNING], [HOURS METER] and [UMID]. Use the

SET button or the right and left cursor buttons (b / a)

to switch among them.

[VIDEO SYSTEM]

screen:

[WARNING]

screen:

[HOURS METER]

screen:

Shows current system frequency,

recording format, input and

output formats and other

information.

Shows warning information.

Shows the unit serial number, the

number of hours it has been on,

and the number of times it has

been switched on and off.

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[UMID] screen: Shows UMID information for the

current video.

OPERATION (SHIFT + MENU) button

In the thumbnail and playlist screen (when no menu is

displayed), press the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously to show and select the [OPERATION]

menu.

5. EXIT/CANCEL/PF button

When the PLAYLIST/

THUMBNAIL buttons

are lit:

When the PLAYLIST/

THUMBNAIL buttons

are off:

Press this button to return

from clip property, card

status or HDD thumbnail to

the previous screen.

Selecting [EXIT] in a menu

has the same effect as

pressing the SET button.

Press the SHIFT button and

this button simultaneously to

cancel a selection.

Press this button to use the 12

(IN), 14 (ENTRY) and 16

(OUT) buttons as PF1 to PF3,

respectively.

Press this button again

before pressing another

button and this mode will

close after a short interval.

➝Refer to “Making changes

using the PF buttons”

(page 165).

6. EDIT MODE button

Use to select edit mode in the playlist mode.

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

7. VIDEO button

Use to select material for editing (video) in the playlist

mode.

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

8. A1/A3 button

Use 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 and 4).

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

10.LAST X/DELETE button

LAST X button

In the playlist mode, use this button to return a previous

editing operation.

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

DELETE (SHIFT+LAST X) button

In the thumbnail or playlist screen, press this button to

delete the selected clip or event.

11.GO TO/A. DUB MODE button

GO TO button

Hold down this button and press the IN/OUT button to

cue up to an IN or OUT point.

◆ NOTE:

• Cue up may fail when the time code is not continuous. Be

sure to use a continuous time code.

A. DUB MODE (SHIFT + GOTO) button

Press this button to engage the A. DUB mode and

record voice-overs.

➝Refer to “Recording Voice-Overs” (page 106).

12.IN/SLOT CLIP/PF1 button

IN button

Use this button to perform the following functions

during clip playback or when the unit is controlled

externally.

•IN+ENTRY

Press the ENTRY button and this button to set an IN

point.

•IN

Press this button to confirm a set IN point. “--:--:--:--”

is displayed when no point has been set.

• IN+RESET

Press the RESET button and this button

simultaneously to delete the current IN point.

•IN+GOTO

Press the GOTO button and this button

simultaneously to cue up to the set IN point.

SLOT CLIP (SHIFT + IN) button

In the thumbnail screen, each simultaneous press of

the SHIFT button and this button switches the clip

display between a specific slot or selected clip.

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PF1 button

In recording/playback mode, press this button after

pressing the PF button to start the setup menu

operation registered in the PF1 button.

13.TRIM – /SLOT SELECT – button

SLOT SELECT – (SHIFT + TRIM –) button

Hold down the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously to move to the previous recording slot

position. Pressing this button when the unit is in slot 1

results in a move to slot 6.

TRIM – button

Use this button to move to a hard disk partition.

➝Refer to “Displaying Clip Thumbnails on a Hard Disk”

(page 125).

Use this function for trimming.

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

14.ENTRY/CLIP ➝ LIST/PF2 button

ENTRY button

During clip playback or control of an external device,

press the IN or OUT button simultaneous with this

button to set an IN or OUT point.

CLIP ➝ LIST (SHIFT + ENTRY) button

Clip load function

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

PF2 button

In recording/playback mode, press this button after

pressing the PF button to start the setup menu

operation registered in the PF2 button.

15.TRIM + /SLOT SELECT + button

SLOT SELECT + (SHIFT + TRIM +) button

Hold down the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously to move to the previous recording slot

position. Pressing this button when the unit is in slot 6

results in a move to slot 1.

TRIM + button

Use this button to move to a hard disk partition.

➝Refer to “Displaying Clip Thumbnails on a Hard Disk”

(page 125).

Use this button for trimming.

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

16.OUT/ALL CLIP/PF3 button

OUT button

Use this button to perform the following functions

during clip playback or when the unit is controlled

externally.

•OUT + ENTRY

Press the ENTRY button and this button to set an

OUT point.

•OUT

Press this button to confirm a set OUT point. “--:--:--

:--” is displayed when no point has been set.

•OUT + RESET

Press the RESET button and this button

simultaneously to delete the current OUT point.

• OUT + GOTO

Press the GOTO button and this button

simultaneously to cue up to the set OUT point.

ALL CLIP (SHIFT + OUT) button

In the thumbnail screen, press the SHIFT button and

this button simultaneously to return the clip display to

ALL.

PF3 button

In recording/playback mode, press this button after

pressing the PF button to start the setup menu

operation registered in the PF3 button.

17.PREVIEW/A LEVEL REC button

PREVIEW button

Press this button to preview (playback from the IN

point of set preroll time to 1 sec past the OUT point)

footage edited in play list mode.

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

A LEVEL REC (SHIFT + PREVIEW) button

Adjust level of audio tracks.

➝Refer to “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

Use this button to preview playback of event that is

being registered. Before the preview, the event is

registered and appears on the time line. When the

player is a P2 card, any level changes made using the

audio level control during preview when registering an

event are recorded.

➝Refer to “Setting Audio Level” (page 109).

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18.PLAYER/SOURCE SELECT button

PLAYER button

Use this button to control an external device or operate

a player in playlist mode.

• In modes other than thumbnail or playlist mode:

Switches to operation of an external device (RS-

422A). Pressing PLAY or other operation button will

remote control an external device and display

externally input video, audio and time code.

• In playlist mode:

Switches to player/recorder.

➝Refer to “Preparing for Playlist Creation” (page

90), “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations” (page

86).

SOURCE SELECT (SHIFT + PLAYER) button

• In recording/playback mode:

Switches to operation of an external device (RS-

422A).

• In playlist mode:

Sets the source (interface) used as a player.

➝Refer to “Playlist Function” (page 78).

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1. 4.3-inch Color LCD Monitor

Use this monitor for thumbnail screens and other

screens to facilitate video/audio searches and checks.

2. SUPER switch

Switches the super output as follows.

ON: Outputs superimposed data such as time

codes to the LCD monitor and the output

connector selected in setup menu No.005

(SUPER).

OFF: Does not output any superimposed

information.

3. SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot / Access Lamp

Insert the SD/SDHC memory card with the label side

facing up and the end with the corner cut off facing in.

Push in the card until it locks into place.

To remove the card, first make sure that the green

lamp is on or orange lamp is not blinking, then push it

in the direction of insertion to release the lock.

➝When using an SD/SDHC memory card for AVCHD

recording and playback (option), refer to “Using SD/

SDHC Memory Cards” (page 72).

◆ NOTE:

• Do not insert any cards other than SD/SDHC memory

cards.

• This unit uses only SD/SDHC memory cards that comply

with the SD/SDHC specifications. Other memory cards

such as MultiMediaCard

miniSD or microSD card, be sure to use an adaptor

dedicated for use with the miniSD or microSD card.

*1: The SDHC (SD High Capacity)/miniSDHC/microSDHC

memory card is a new standard, established by the SD

Card Association in 2006, for large-scale memory

cards with capacities above 2 GB.

*2: MultiMediaCard (MMC) is a registered trademark of

Infineon Technologies AG.

• Cards that will be used on this unit should also be formatted

on this unit.

• This unit supports the following SD and SDHC memory

card capacities.

– SD: 8 MB to 2 GB

– SDHC: 4 GB to 32 GB

• For the latest information not available in the Operating

Instructions, visit the P2 support desk at the following Web

sites.

For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

➝When using an SD/SDHC memory card for

AVCHD recording and playback (option), refer

also to “Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards” (page

72).

cannot be used. When using a

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4. P2 Card Access LEDs

These LEDs indicate P2 card status.

➝Refer to “P2 card access LEDs and P2 card status”

(page 42).

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