Panasonic AJ-HPM110P, AJ-HPM110E User Manual

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Memory Card Portable Recorder/Player

Operating Instructions

Model No. AJ-HPM110P Model No. AJ-HPM110E

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• AVC-Intra capability is available when the optional AVC-Intra Codec board AJ-YBX200G is installed to the unit.

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■ 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.

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.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 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:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 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:

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.

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The rating plate is on the underside of this equipment.

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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.

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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.

IMPORTANT

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws.

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-HPM110P

Trade Name: PANASONIC

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094

Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

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, 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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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

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■ 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.

■ 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.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARDS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

The rating plate is on the underside of this equipment.

IMPORTANT

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws.

Operating precaution

Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation.

Attention

Battery is used for the memory back-up in the product. At the end of its useful life, you should not throw it away. Instead, hand it in as small chemical waste.

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Attentie

Voor het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij. Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u hem als klein chemisch afval weg te doen.

Contents

Accessories ...............................................................................................12

Included Accessories ................................................................................. 12

Optional Accessories .................................................................................. 12

Opening and Closing the Top Panel ..........................................................13

Introduction Features .....................................................................................................14

Control Reference Guide ...........................................................................17

Audio and Video Controller ......................................................................... 17

GUI Operations ...........................................................................................21

Panel Control Unit and Card Slots .............................................................. 24

LCD Panel ................................................................................................... 25

Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 26

Side Panel ...................................................................................................30

Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations .......................................31

Operating Modes ........................................................................................31

Menu Operations .........................................................................................32

Using the On-screen Keyboard ..................................................................33

Using the Full Keyboard .............................................................................. 33

Using the Ten Keypad ................................................................................ 33

Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling ..............................................34

Insert a P2 Card .......................................................................................... 34

Recording and Playback .............................................................................34

LOOP REC Function .................................................................................... 35

Removing P2 Cards .................................................................................... 36

Preventing Accidental Deletion ................................................................... 37

Connections ...............................................................................................38

Example of connections in 23.98/24/29.97/25 Hz mode ............................38

Example of connections for remote control ................................................ 38

Recording From a Variable Frame-Rate Camera ......................................39

Recording HD SDI output signals from a variable frame-rate camera as

720/23.98p ............................................................................................. 39

Recording HD SDI signals output by an HD camera as 1080/23.98p

(requires optional accessories) ............................................................. 40

Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial ....................................41

Jog Mode ....................................................................................................41

Shuttle Mode (SHTL Mode) ......................................................................... 41

Clip Management Thumbnail and Clip Management ..............................................................42

Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions ................................................... 43

Changing Thumbnail Display ...................................................................... 45

Thumbnail editing ........................................................................................ 47

Selecting Clips ...........................................................................................48

Playing Back Clips .....................................................................................49

Playing Back Single Clips ...........................................................................49

Attaching Text Memos and Shot Marks .....................................................50

Attaching Text Memos ................................................................................ 50

Attaching Shot Marks .................................................................................. 51

Copying Clips ............................................................................................ 52

Deleting Clips ............................................................................................ 53

Repairing and Reconnecting Clips ............................................................ 54

Repairing Bad Clips .................................................................................... 54

Reconnecting Incomplete Clips .................................................................. 54

Viewing and Revising Clip Information ..................................................... 55

Viewing Clip Information ............................................................................. 55

Revising Clip Metadata ............................................................................... 56

Attaching Metadata to Clips ...................................................................... 58

Preparing a Metadata Upload File .............................................................. 58

Setup to Attach Metadata ........................................................................... 58

Loading Set Metadata Values .....................................................................60

Recording Clips Containing Metadata ........................................................61

Formatting P2 Cards ................................................................................. 63

Checking Card Status ............................................................................... 64

Selecting Information to Display .................................................................64

Displaying Card Status Information ............................................................. 65

Using Play List Play List Function ...................................................................................... 67

Play List Screen Names and Functions ......................................................68

Buttons Used in Play List Operations ..........................................................70

Stop Mode Setup ........................................................................................73

Creating Play Lists .................................................................................... 74

Preparing New Play Lists ............................................................................ 74

Audio Channel Replacement During Editing .............................................. 75

Registering Events for Selected Clips .........................................................75

Registering Events From Video ...................................................................76

Importing and Adding to Existing Play List Files .........................................77

Saving Play Lists ....................................................................................... 78

Naming Play Lists ........................................................................................78

Saving a Play List to a P2 Card ................................................................... 78

Editing Play Lists ....................................................................................... 80

Opening an Existing Play List File ............................................................... 80

Changing Event IN and OUT Points ............................................................81

Trimming Events ..........................................................................................81

Changing Event Order ................................................................................ 82

Deleting Events ...........................................................................................83

Saving Events ..............................................................................................84

Deleting Play Lists .................................................................................... 85

Overwrite Editing of Play Lists .................................................................. 86

Preparing for Event Overwriting .................................................................. 86

Copying Event Audio to EXTRA track ......................................................... 87

Selecting Write Location and Audio/Video to Import ..................................87

Temporary Registration and Revision of Events ......................................... 88

Previewing and Adjusting Sound Volume ................................................... 89

Finalizing Overwrite Editing .........................................................................89

Recalling Events .......................................................................................... 90

Audio Split Editing ......................................................................................91

Registering From Video ............................................................................... 92

Adding and Registering Audio Split Point (Changing Registered Point) .... 93

Trimming the Audio Split Point ....................................................................93

Cancelling an Audio Split Setting ................................................................94

Simplified Voice-Over ................................................................................95

Preparing for Voice-Over ............................................................................95

Voice-Over From Still Image Status ............................................................ 96

Voice-Over From Playback Status .............................................................. 96

Displaying Voice-Over Events .....................................................................97

Changing the Trimming of Audio Recording Location ................................ 97

Viewing Event Information .........................................................................98

Indicating Event Property ............................................................................ 98

Event Review ............................................................................................... 99

Playing Back Play Lists ............................................................................100

Setting the Playback Time Code (TC) .......................................................100

Playing Back the Play List .........................................................................101

Creating New Clips From the Play List (Edit Copy) .................................102

Using USB Connectors and

SD/SDHC Memory Cards

Using USB Connectors ............................................................................103

Using the Unit as a USB Host ................................................................... 103

Using the Unit as a USB Device ............................................................... 103

Connecting a PC to This Unit ...................................................................104

Switching to USB Device Mode ................................................................ 104

Using This Unit With a Hard Disk .............................................................105

Supported Hard Disks ............................................................................... 105

Switching to USB Host Mode .................................................................... 106

Formatting Hard Disks ..............................................................................106

Exporting to a Hard Disk in Card Units ..................................................... 107

Displaying Hard Disk Information (Explorer Screen) ................................ 108

Displaying Clip Thumbnails on a Hard Disk .............................................109

Importing Data from the Hard Disk to a P2 Card ......................................110

Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards ..............................................................111

Displaying Miscellaneous SD Memory Card Information ..........................111

Formatting SD Memory Cards ...................................................................111

External Remote Control ..........................................................................113

Remote operation of external devices ...................................................... 113

Automatic Recording of Cards .................................................................. 114

Setup Unit Setup ................................................................................................115

Changing Settings ...................................................................................116

Change Operations ................................................................................... 116

Using a Lock to Protect the User Setting File ........................................... 117

Returning to Factory Defaults (Initial Settings) .......................................... 117

Item Settings ............................................................................................118

SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 118

BASIC ........................................................................................................ 120

OPERATION .............................................................................................. 125

INTERFACE ...............................................................................................127

TIME CODE ............................................................................................... 128

VIDEO ........................................................................................................ 130

AUDIO ....................................................................................................... 135

DIF .............................................................................................................138

MENU ........................................................................................................ 139

Saving Menu Settings to SD Memory Cards .............................................140

Time Code, User Bit and CTL ................................................................. 142

Superimpose Screen .............................................................................. 146

List of Compatible Input and Output Formats ......................................... 147

Audio V Fade Function ........................................................................... 149

Audio Recording Channels Selection ..................................................... 150

Audio Recording Channels ....................................................................... 150

For Long and Trouble-Free

Operation

Condensation .......................................................................................... 151

Maintenance ........................................................................................... 151

Error Messages ....................................................................................... 152

WARNING information display ..................................................................153

“HOURS METER” information display .......................................................159

List of Shortcuts ......................................................................................... 160

Updating the Firmware in This Unit ......................................................... 162

Handling P2 Card Recording .................................................................. 163

Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 164

Menu index ........................................................................................................................................................... 167

■ 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.

Details on GPL and LGPL 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.)

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

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

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.

Details on MIT-License 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 images and/or sound were not re-

corded as you intended due to problems with this unit or P2 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 computer will merely change the file management

information: 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 computers (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.

*SDHC logo is a trademark.

Accessories

Included Accessories

Power cord ................................................... 1 (AJ-HPM110P)

2 (AJ-HPM110E)

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

Ferrite core* ........................................................................... 4

* Attach a ferrite core at each cable end when making cable connections to the USB2.0 connector.

Optional Accessories

• AVC-Intra Codec board

AJ-YBX200G

◆ NOTE:

• Do not use optional boards other than the above product.

Accessories

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Opening and Closing the Top Panel

◆NOTE

• Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when opening and

closing the top panel.

• Check that the card lock is set to on before closing the top

panel. Be sure to set the card lock to on before closing the

top panel. Never use force to close it when the lock is not

set to on as this will damage the unit.

Opening the Top Panel

1 Pull out the handle, then pull the top of the lever to-

wards you to release the lock.

Closing the Top Panel

1 Make sure the EJECT button is folded downwards.

If not folded, fold the EJECT button to the right and set the

card lock to on.

2 Close the top panel and engage the bottom of the le-

ver with the receptacle in the lower portion of the pan-

el assembly.

2 Free the bottom of the lever. Then hold the top panel

and raise it to open.

◆NOTE

• Do not expose the lever to excessive force.

3 While making sure that the bottom of the lever has

been properly seated, press the top of the lever to-

wards the rear to lock it.

Opening and Closing the Top Panel

Introduction

Features

The AJ-HPM110 is a portable memory card recorder/player equipped with six P2 card (*) slots and a 9-inch color LCD monitor.

Capability to record and play back audio and video in the compressed DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV and AVC-Intra

(option) formats on six P2 cards (*) allows you to use the unit like a conventional editing VTR player. The AJ-HPM110 comes

with the following features.

MEMO: A memory card with the “P2” logo (for example, the separately sold AJ-P2C032RG) is referred to as a “P2 card” in this

manual.

T C R 0 0 : 0 1 : 2 3 : 0 1 E V 9 9 P S T O P

Introduction: Features

■ Connecting a P2 Card Camera

A P2 card recorded in a P2 camera recorder plugs directly

into a PC card slot in this unit for immediate access. The P2

card is a semiconductor memory card that Panasonic

developed for professional AV use.

● P2 card and recording times

Recording time on a single 32 GB P2 card

HD mode

Video format

1080-59.94/

50i

1080-30PN/

25PN (Native)

1080-24PN

(Native)

720-59.94P/

50P

720-30PN/

25PN (Native)

720-24PN

(Native)

*1 Assumes installation of an AJ-YBX200G AVC-Intra Codec board.

*2 Includes recording of DVCPRO HD with pull-down at 30P, 24P and

25P.

Recording format and recording times

DVCPRO HD

Approx.

32 min.

---- Approx.

Approx.

32 min.

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

80 min.

AVC-Intra100*1AVC-Intra50

Approx.

32 min.

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

32 min.

64 min.

Approx.

40 min.

Approx.

32 min.

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

80 min.

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

160 min.

SD mode

Video format

480-59.94i/

576-50i

*3 For 2-channel audio recording

*4 Includes recording at 30P, 24P and 25P with pull-down.

Recording format and recording times

DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

128 min.

◆ NOTE:

• This unit supports the following P2 cards.

·AJ-P2C004HG(4GB)

·AJ-P2C008HG(8GB)

·AJ-P2C016RG(16GB)

·AJ-P2C032RG(32GB)

(These are the card types that will available in January 2008. This

is subject to change with the introduction of cards of higher

capacity.)

This unit cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards.

• The recording time of 16 GB, 8 GB and 4 GB P2 cards are 1/2, 1/4

and 1/8, respectively of that provided by a 32 GB P2 card.

■ 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 (requires optional board) recording as well as 720P

DVCPRO HD and AVC-Intra (requires optional board)

recording. At 720P, this lengthens the recording time 2 to 2.5

times over pull-down recording.

Even during native recording at a system frequency of 59.94

Hz or 50 Hz, the unit will still produce pull-down output.

Example of 1080-24PN (Native)

Camera video

2:3 pull-down

Recording

Example of 720-24PN (Native)

Camera video

2:3 pull-down

Active frames

Recording

Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De

A C

■ Film-style cine-like gamma correction

The unit is capable of correcting video shot using the film-style

cine-like gamma mode provided by variable frame rate

cameras to create film-quality video.

BA C D

CD D D

Introduction

●

Visit the web site below and go to P2 support desk page for the

latest information on P2 card and SD/SDHC memory cards.

English: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

■ 9-inch Wide LCD Monitor

A 9-inch wide LCD monitor is provided for ease of viewing HD

video.

Introduction: Features

■ Dial Jog/Dial Shuttle

The jog provides slow playback

+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.

*1 When 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 or 60-25 is selected in setup menu No.

25 SYSTEM FREQ.

■ Thumbnails for Managing Clips Visually

The 9-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 added 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.

at rates between -1.0 to

■ Support for 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, 23.98 Hz, 24 Hz and 25 Hz HD/SD

This unit can record and play back 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, 23.98 Hz,

24 Hz and 25 Hz HD and SD video.

It can also handle analog video, SDI as well as IEEE1394 input

and output.

■ High-quality 8-channel digital audio

8-channel PCM audio where each channel (HD SDI has 8

independent channels while the analog interface has 4

independent channels) can be recorded separately or mixed.

■ Built-in up and down cross conversion

Built-in up and down cross conversion playback function is

provided as standard.

■ Menu-based Setup

Perform setup while viewing the setup menus on the 9-inch

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

■ Hard Disk connection permits saving card data to disk

Card data can be saved onto a hard disk that is equipped with

a USB 2.0 interface. Data stored on HDD can be written back

to a card. A USB 2.0 connection with a PC allows you to use

P2 cards inserted in the slots on this unit as mass storage.

This setup provides direct nonlinear editing.

■ Control of external devices

The RS-422A and IEEE1394 interfaces enable control of a

connected device. RS-422A enables automatic capture of

audio and video by specifying IN/OUT on an external device.

■ Creating Play Lists and the Playback Function

You can select video and audio recorded on the P2 cards

installed in the unit for playback in the desired order.

● A wealth of play list editing functions

• Audio IN point split: The play list makes it possible to move

the audio IN point forward or backward relative to the video

IN point.

• Voice-over: Separately recorded audio data can replace an

audio segment on one or two channels during playback.

• AV overwrite editing: This feature allows you to overwrite

edit and play back any audio and video segment (for 2

channels) on the play list.

■ 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

recorded as the time code.

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

using RS-422A.

■ AVC-Intra Codec Option Supported

The addition of an optional AVC-Intra Codec board AJ-

YBX200G will enable use of the AVC-Intra Codec.

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Control Reference Guide

CONTROL

REMOTE LOCAL

UNITY

2 4

UNITY

1 3

2/4

CH 1/3

Audio and Video Controller

2 3

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Headphones connector

1. POWER switch

Turns the power on and off.

2. 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 scale divided into 0.5 dB

increments.

“ ” indicates reference level (as

set in setup menu) on a scale

divided into 0.5 dB increments.

3. AUDIO MONITOR SELECT button

Switches the audio signals to be output to the MONITOR L/R

connectors and the headphones jack. Each press of the

button switches the output signals to the MONITOR L/R

connectors and the headphones jack as described below.

When the METER

SELECT switch is set to

CH 1 to 4:

When the METER

SELECT switch is set to

CH 5 to 8:

(selectable only wi th HD

format)

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

[CH1 / 2]➝[CH3 / 4]➝

[CH1 / 1]➝[CH2 / 2]➝

[CH3 / 3]➝[CH4 / 4]➝

[CH1+2 / 1+2]➝

[CH3+4 / 3+4]

[CH5 / 6]➝[CH7 / 8]➝

[CH5 / 5]➝[CH6 / 6]➝

[CH7 / 7]➝[CH8 / 8]➝

[CH5+6 / 5+6]➝

[CH7+8 / 7+8]

signal is selected.

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4. METER SELECT switch

Switches to CH1-4 or CH5-8 in the audio meter and the

monitor.

5. INPUT SELECT buttons

Switch between video and audio input signals. You

can also switch the input signals to internal signals

selected in setup menu No. 601 (VIDEO INT SG).

VIDEO: Each press of the VIDEO button switches

the input video signal in the following

order: [CMPST] ➝ [SDI] ➝ [1394] ➝ [SG].

When SG is selected, the signal switches

to the internal signal selected in setup

menu No. 601 (VIDEO INT SG).

AUDIO: Each press of the AUDIO button switches

the input audio signal in the following

order: [ANALOG] ➝ [SDI] ➝ [SG]. When

VIDEO is set to 1394, AUDIO is forcibly set

to 1394.

◆ NOTE:

• Switching of input signals is not available when the

THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are on.

• The INPUT TRACK setting is available in overwrite mode

when the PLAY LIST button is on.

➝For details, refer to “Setting Tracks for Overwriting”

(page 87).

6. AUDIO REC VOL SEL switch

UNITY/VAR switch

UNITY: Records the audio signals at a fixed level

regardless of the positions of the audio

level controls.

VAR: Records audio signals at the level set with

the audio level controls.

9. Audio playback level controls

Adjust the playback level of audio signals (of channels

selected using the UNITY/VAR channel select switch).

However, they cannot adjust the playback level of

1394 output signals. CH5 to 8 are at all times played

back at a fixed level.

10.UNITY/VAR channel select switches

UNITY: Plays back audio signals at a fixed level

regardless of the positions of the audio

level controls.

1(2): Plays back and outputs audio CH1(2) at

the level adjusted using the audio level

controls to CH1(2) and at a fixed level to

CH3(4).

1+3

(2+4):

3(4): Plays back and outputs audio CH3(4) at

Plays back and outputs audio CH1(2) and

CH3(4) at the level adjusted using the

audio level controls to CH1(2) and CH3(4).

the level adjusted using the audio level

controls to CH3(4) and at a fixed level to

CH1(2).

11.PC button

Switches between the USB host mode for connecting

to a hard disk drive and the USB device mode for

connecting to a personal computer.

Press this button to open the mode selection screen on

the LCD monitor and select the desired mode.

➝For details, refer to “Using USB Connectors” (page

103).

12.CONTROL switch

Use this switch to enable remote control of this unit via

the 9-pin REMOTE.

Audio level controls

Use these controls to adjust the recording levels of the

audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4). However, the

recording level cannot be adjusted during 1394 input.

7. POWER indicator

Lights when the power is on.

8. Search dial

Use to search and check video. Each press of the dial

alternates it between SHTL (shuttle) mode and JOG

mode. When the power is turned on, the search dial will

not operate unless it is first returned to the STILL

position.

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13.FF/NEXT buttons

Press to fast forward. Select the speed in setup menu

No. 102 (FF. REW MAX). In the playback mode, hold

down the SHIFT button and press the FF button to

move to the beginning of the next clip.

During GUI display (thumbnail display and play list

display), hold down the SHIFT button and press the FF

button to move to the last thumbnail or event.

14.A. DUB button

Press this button to make a voice over recording in the

play list mode, or to overwrite copy an event audio to

an EXTRA track.

➝For details, refer to “Simplified Voice-Over” (page

95), and “Copying Event Audio to EXTRA track”

(page 87).

15.REC button

Press this button and the PLAY button simultaneously

to start recording. Press this button during playback

mode to check EE mode video and audio on the

monitor (EE mode is not available during IEEE1394

input). Press the STOP button to return to the original

video and audio.

To start AUTO CAPTURE when the unit is controlled

from an external device, hold down the SHIFT button

and press the REC button.

➝Refer to “External Remote Control” (page 113).

16.REW/PREV button

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

102 (FF. REW MAX).

During playback, hold down the SHIFT button and

press the REW button to move to the beginning of the

current or previous clip.

During GUI display (thumbnail display and event list

display), hold down the SHIFT button and press the

REW button to move to the first thumbnail or event.

20.TCG switch

INT REGEN: The internal time code generator

synchronizes with the time code

read by the time code reader from

the P2 card. Select whether to make

TC or UB the REGEN in setup menu

No. 505 (TCG REGEN).

INT PRESET: Uses the internal time code

generator of this unit. Settings can

be preset on the operation panel

and the remote control panel.

➝Refer to “Time Code, User Bit and

CTL” (page 142).

EXT: Uses the external time code input

from the TIME CODE IN connector

or video signal VITC, SLTC, SVITC

and IEEE1394 digital input

connectors. Select in setup menu

No. 507 (EXT TC SEL).

21.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)].

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17.STILL/PAUSE button

Press this button to engage the search mode and

display a still picture. In the search mode, you can use

the search dial for JOG and SHTL (shuttle) operations.

18.STOP button

Press this button to stop. When the setting in setup

menu No. 122 (STOP EE SEL) is PB, you can monitor

still pictures and when set to EE, you can monitor input

video.

19.PLAY/REVIEW button

Press to start playback.

Press this button and the REC button simultaneously to

start recording.

When the play list is displayed, hold down the SHIFT

button and press this button to review (playback

starting 3 seconds before the IN point continuing to 1

second beyond the OUT point) an event at the pointer

position. The overwrite edit mode permits preview of

unfinalized events.

To play back the clip at the cursor location in the

thumbnail screen, hold down the SHIFT button and

press this button.

22.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 points in play lists, etc.

23.TC PRESET button

Set the TC (read time code) or UB (user bit of read time

code) value.

To make a setting, first press this button to change the

flashing digits. However, this function is not available

while in thumbnail mode, play list mode, and USB host

mode.

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24.TEXT MEMO/MARKER button

TEXT MEMO: 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 at the start of a clip.

➝For details, refer to “Attaching

Text Memos” (page 50).

MARKER: In the thumbnail screen, while

pressing the SHIFT button, press

this button to turn marker display of

the clip at the pointer position on

and off.

➝For details, refer to “Attaching

Shot Marks” (page 51).

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GUI Operations

CONTROL

REMOTE LOCAL

UNITY

2 4

UNITY

1 3

2/4

CH 1/3

1 2

16 14 13 12

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1. PLAY LIST button

Press to create play lists or to play a created play list.

The PLAY LIST button lights and the play list screen

appears on LCD panel or on a monitor output image.

Press again to exit the play list screen. The PLAY LIST

button goes off.

A play list menu setting makes it possible to select

whether ending playback in the play list screen should

return you to the play list screen or show a still image.

2. THUMBNAIL button

Press this button and the THUMBNAIL button lights

and the thumbnail screen appears on LCD panel or on

a monitor output image. Press again to exit the

thumbnail screen and return to the previous screen.

The THUMBNAIL button goes out.

3. Cursor buttons

The four outer buttons are cursor buttons and the

center button is the SET button. Use them to move the

cursor in menus, thumbnails, events, etc. to select

items.

4. EXIT/CANCEL/PF button

When the PLAY LIST/

THUMBNAIL buttons

are lit:

When the PLAY LIST/

THUMBNAIL buttons

are off:

Press to return to the

thumbnail display from

property. Selecting [EXIT]

in a menu has the same

effect as pressing the SET

button.

Hold down the SHIFT

button and this button

simultaneously to cancel

an action (for example,

canceling the selection of

an item).

Press this button and

buttons 6, 8 and 10 will

function as the PF1, PF2

and PF3 keys. Press this

button again before

pressing another button to

exit this mode.

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5. MENU/DIAG button

MENU button

Press this button to open the MENU. Press again to

return to the previous screen.

DIAG (SHIFT+MENU) button

Press to show information about this unit. Press again

to return to the previous screen. However, this function

is not available while thumbnails or play lists are

displayed.

Information about this unit includes [VIDEO SYSTEM],

[HOURSMETER], [WARNING], [UMID] and [DIF]. Use

the SET button or cross cursor buttons to switch

among them.

[VIDEO SYSTEM]

screen:

[WARNING] screen: Shows warning

[HOURS METER]

screen:

[UMID] screen: Shows UMID information

[DIF] screen: Shows various information

Shows current system

frequency, recording

format, input and output

formats and other

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.

for the current video.

on the current DIF (the

IEEE 1394 interface).

6. IN/SLOT CLIP/PF1 button

Use these functions to create play lists. Press the

ENTRY button and this button simultaneously when

registering an event (when the PLAY LIST button and

the EVENT button are both on) to set an event IN point.

Hold down this button and press the RESET button to

cancel the IN point of the selected event.

➝Refer to the Section “Using Play List” (page 67).

• Press the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously while thumbnails are displayed to

switch the clip display between SELECTED and

specific SLOT.

• Press the ENTRY button and this button

simultaneously when the PLAY LIST button is off to

• Press this button after the PF button when the

THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are off to obtain

access to the setup menu registered using the PF1

button.

7. TRIM–/SLOT SELECT– button

Hold down the IN, OUT or SPLIT button and press this

button in play list mode to shift the IN, OUT and SPLIT

points 1 frame backward (4 frames at 24PN).

Hold down the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously when the PLAY LIST button is off 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.

8. ENTRY/CLIP (LIST/PF2 button)

Use these functions to create play lists.

Pressing the IN, OUT or SPLIT button simultaneous

with this button while registering an event (the PLAY

LIST and EVENT buttons are on), allows you to set the

IN, OUT and SPLIT points.

• Pressing the SHIFT button simultaneous with this

button in the play list mode allows you to add a clip

selected from a thumbnail display to the play list.

• Press this button after the PF button when the

THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are off to obtain

access to the setup menu registered using the PF2

button.

9. TRIM+/SLOT SELECT+ button

Hold down the IN, OUT or SPLIT button and press this

button in play list mode to shift the IN, OUT and SPLIT

points 1 frame forward (4 frames at 24PN).

While the PLAY LIST button is off, 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.

10.OUT/ALL CLIP/PF3 button

Use these functions to create play lists. Press the

ENTRY button and this button simultaneously when

registering an event (when the PLAY LIST button and

the ENTRY button are both on) to set an event OUT

point.

Hold down this button and press the RESET button to

cancel the OUT point of the selected event.

➝For details, refer to “Using Play List” (page 67).

• Press the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously while thumbnails are displayed to

return the clip display to ALL.

• Press the ENTRY button and this button

simultaneously when the PLAY LIST button is off to

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• Press this button after the PF button when the

THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are off to obtain

access to the setup menu registered using the PF3

button.

11.SHIFT button

Use this button together with the FF, REW and SET

buttons.

12.GO TO/MOVE button

Use this button to move the IN, OUT, or SPLIT point of

events registered in a play list. It can also be used for

CUE UP when the THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons

are off. Hold down the IN/OUT button and press the

GO TO button to move and cue up to the IN and OUT

points. Hold down the SHIFT button and press this

button in the play list mode to move events.

➝For details, refer to “Using Play List” (page 67).

13.INSERT/DELETE button

Use this button to insert a new event between events in

the play list (when set to the insert edit mode).

Also use to select audio and video to overwrite event

audio and video (when set to the overwrite edit mode).

Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button

(DELETE) when thumbnails are displayed to delete a

selected clip.

In the play list, hold down the SHIFT button and press

this button to delete a selected event.

➝For details, refer to “Using Play List” (page 67).

The DELETE button allows you to perform on-screen

keyboard and file delete operations.

Use the EVENT button to enable control of an external

device connected to the unit via the RS-422A or

IEEE1394 interface when the THUMBNAIL and PLAY

LIST buttons are off.

➝Refer to “External Remote Control” (page 113).

16.LCD panel

➝For details, refer to “LCD Panel” (page 25).

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14.SPLIT/PROP button

Press the ENTRY button and this button simultaneously

in the play list register mode to register an event after

shifting the audio IN point relative to the video IN point.

Press the SHIFT button and this button simultaneously

during thumbnail, or play list display (when no menu is

displayed) to show the property of a clip or an event.

15.EVENT button

Press this button when the PLAY LIST button is on to

light the EVENT button. This engages the play list event

and SPLIT points.

Press again to exit the event register/edit mode and

return to the previous screen. The EVENT button goes

out.

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Panel Control Unit and Card Slots

OFF ON

CARD LOCK

1. 9-inch Color LCD Monitor

Thumbnail screens facilitate video searches and

checks.

2. Card Lock

This lever locks the cards in place when the top panel

is closed. Set the lever to ON before closing the top

panel.

3. P2 Card Access LEDs

These LEDs indicate P2 card status.

➝For details, refer to “P2 Card Access LEDs and P2

Card Status” (page 35).

4. P2 Card Slots

Insert P2 cards into these slots.

Firmly insert the card until the EJECT button pops out.

After inserting a card, fold the EJECT button

downward.

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6. Stereo speakers

Outputs the audio monitor sound.

7. LEVEL control

Adjusts the sound volume of the internal speaker and

headphones.

8. BRIGHTNESS control

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.

However, it cannot adjust the brightness of time codes

and other superimposed indications.

9. BACKLIGHT switch

Switches the brightness of the LCD panel backlight as

shown below.

LIGHT: Bright

DARK: Dark

OFF: Turns the LCD off

5. 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 a P2 card access LED

flashes orange.

➝For details, refer to “P2 Card Access LEDs and P2

Card Status” (page 35).

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10.SUPER switch

Switches the super output as follows.

ON: Outputs the time code and other

superimposed information to the LCD

monitor and monitor output image.

OFF: Does not output any superimposed

information.

LCD Panel

dB dB dB dB

4 3 2

-12

-20

-1

-2

-3

-30

-4

-40

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L R L R L R L R

CTL

TC UB

1. Level meter

Indicates the level of audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3

and CH4.

The input signal level of audio signals is indicated

during recording and when EE is selected. During

playback the meter indicates output signal levels.

Use the METER selector button to switch the audio

level display to FULL mode or FINE mode. Use the

setup menu to change the reference level.

-12

-20

-30

-40

FULL modeFINE mode

Reference level

4 3 2 1 0

-1

-2

-3

-4

-1

-2

-3

-4

4 3 2

-12

1 0

-20

-30

-40

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VIDEO

CMPST

SDI

1394SG

1080i720p

DVCPRO

HD 50

AUDIO

ANALOG

SDI

1394SG

SYSTEM

59.9450 AVC-I

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4. TV system display

Indicates the selected TV system. Use the SYSTEM

setting in setup menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ to switch

between 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz or other settings.

59.94:

50:

Lights when a 59.94 Hz system frequency is selected.

Lights when a 50 Hz system frequency is selected.

◆ NOTE:

• When a frequency other than 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz is

selected, also the SYSTEM indicator goes off.

5. INPUT SELECT display

Indicates selected VIDEO and AUDIO status. Except

for analog audio signals, the indicator flashes when

there is no input for the selected signal.

When SDI input is selected, this display flashes if the

input signal is not compatible with the system format.

2. Counter display

This function shows the counter and time codes.

It displays CTL (relative position from the beginning),

TC (read time code) and UB (user bit of the read time

code).

3. Format display

Indicates the set record format and the format of video

recorded on an inserted P2 card.

VIDEO

CMPST: Analog composite video input signals

SDI: Serial digital video input signals

1394: IEEE1394 input signals

SG: Internal reference signals

AUDIO

ANALOG: Analog audio input signals

SDI: Serial digital audio input signals

1394: IEEE1394 input signals

SG: Internal reference signals

6. U lamp

In the EE mode, this lamp lights when an input signal

contains UMID information.

Lights during playback when the recording contains

UMID information.

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Rear Panel

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1. SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO and VIDEO

IN/OUT connectors

These connectors enable input and output of serial

digital component audio and video signals.

◆ NOTE:

• The input digital audio signals must be synchronized with

the video input signals. Otherwise, the audio signals will be

affected by noise.

• Use a 5C-FB or equivalent double-shielded cable to make

connections to the SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT

connector.

2. IEEE 1394 digital input/output

This is an IEEE1394 digital interface. It inputs/outputs

IEEE1394 compressed digital signals that comply with

the IEC61883-1, IEC61883-2 and SMPTE396M

standards. Use 6-pin connectors. This connector does

not support bus power.

◆ NOTE:

• Use a double-shielded cable to make connections to the

IEEE1394 digital input/output connector.

• AVC-Intra 50 and AVC-Intra 100 (optional) recording and

playback do not support input/output via the IEEE 1394

connector.

• No input or output is available via the IEEE1394 connector

when something other than 59.94 or 50 is selected in setup

menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ.

4. ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors/impedance

switches/CH2 input switches

Analog audio input connectors

The input impedance of CH1-2 to CH3-4 can be

switched. The LINE, MIC and 48V switches make it

possible to use CH2 as a microphone input.

LINE: Line input for audio input signals from

audio device

MIC: Audio input signal from microphone with

internal power supply (this unit does not

provide phantom microphone power).

+48 V: Audio input signal from microphone with

external power supply (this unit provides

phantom microphone power).

5. Fan

Cools this unit. Install the unit making sure that the air

vents are not blocked. If the fan stops due to a

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.

6. AC IN socket

Connect the supplied power cord to a power outlet.

3. ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

Output analog audio signals.

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7. DC IN socket

Connect a 12 V DC power supply here. Use an external

12 V DC, 4.8 A (15 A peak or more) DC power supply.

When the voltage goes below approx. 10.6 V, the

power supply of this unit shuts down (when menu No.

180 BATTERY SEL is not “TYPE-A” or “TYPE-B”). The

unit does not automatically recover when the power

comes back on. First turn the POWER switch off, wait a

few seconds before turning the switch back on.

Pin No. Signal

1 Ground

2—

3—

4+12V

Be sure to check the rating of any external DC power

supply you intend to use to confirm that it is

compatible with this unit. Also check the pin

arrangement of the DC OUT socket of an external DC

power supply with the DC IN socket of this unit to

make sure the polarity is right.

Erroneously applying +12 V to the GND terminal

could cause a fire or lead to injuries.

Connecting a cord with incorrect polarity to the DC IN

connector of another device that is also connected to

this unit could lead to fire or injury.

2 3

8. Remote control connector

This unit can be connected to an external controller to

enable remote operation of the unit.

RS422A REMOTE IN/OUT (9P)

Pin No. Signal

1 FRAME GROUND

2 TRANSMIT A

3 RECEIVE B

4 RECEIVE COMMON

5—

6 TRANSMIT COMMON

7 TRANSMIT B

8 RECEIVE A

9 FRAME GROUND

1 2

3 4

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9. TIME CODE OUT connector

Outputs the playback time code during playback.

Outputs the time code generated by the internal time

code generator during recording.

◆ NOTE:

The TIMECODE OUT connector does not output a time

code when 23.98, 24, 29.97, 59-23, 60-24, 25 or 60-25

is set in setup menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ.

10.TIME CODE IN connector

Use to record an external time code onto P2 cards.

◆ NOTE:

• When using an external DC power supply, be sure to first

turn on the power to the DC power supply and then turn on

the POWER switch on this unit. If the order of the above

procedure is reversed, this unit will malfunction since the

voltage of an external DC power supply rises slowly.

• Inadvertently connecting an input of 18 V or more triggers

an internal protection circuit that shuts down the unit. The

unit will operate normally once the power voltage returns to

normal levels. Be sure not to connect an AC power supply

to this socket.

• When the external DC power supply is connected and set

to on, a minute amount of current will still flow even if the

POWER switch on this unit is set to OFF.

◆ NOTE:

The time code from the TIMECODE IN connector

cannot be input when 23.98, 24, 29.97, 59-23, 60-24,

25 or 60-25 is set in setup menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ.

11.REF VIDEO IN connectors

Input connectors for HD and SD reference video signals.

◆ NOTE:

• It is recommended that this unit be used with a system that

inputs a reference video signal since video and audio

output signals may otherwise deteriorate.

• Input tri-level sync signals with both positive and negative

polarities as HD reference video signals. Input signals that

meet the input signal and data format.

➝For information on the reference signal, refer to

“Example of connections in 23.98/24/29.97/25 Hz

mode” (page 38).

• Input a black burst signal that complies with SMPTE170M

and ITU624-4 to use for SD reference video signals.

Introduction: Control Reference Guide

• When no cable is connected to REF VIDEO OUT connector,

the REF VIDEO IN connector is automatically terminated at 75 Ω. Connecting a cable to this connector releases 75 Ω termination.

• When 59-23, 60-24 or 60-25 is selected in setup menu

No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ, synchronization is provided only for

playback HD reference signals.

12.AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector

This connector outputs the audio signal (CH1, CH2,

CH3 and CH4) that is selected with the MONITOR

SELECT button.

13.ANALOG COMPOSITE MONITOR OUT connector

Outputs analog composite monitor video signals.

14.ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connector

Inputs analog composite video signals.

15.ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors

Inputs analog composite video signals during output

of HD signals. When SD is selected as the output

signal, three composite signals are output.

Setup menu 643 OUT MODE SEL determines the

signals that are output.

◆ NOTE:

• Use only shielded cable for cables (except the AC cable)

that are connected to the rear panel. Cables connected to

serial digital signal connectors (SDI IN/OUT connectors)

should be double shielded cables.

IEEE 1394 Digital Interface

■ Basic Setup

Make sure that setup menu No. 882 DIF IN CH and No. 883

DIF OUT CH on this unit are set to “AUTO.”

◆ NOTE:

• Only signals that comply with the format selected in setup menu No.

020 SYS FORMAT can be input. When the SYS FORMAT is 480i

(576i at 50 Hz), operations are limited to setup menu No. 024 REC

FMT (SD) settings.

• The selected recording format and the format of a recording on an

inserted P2 card determine the output format.

* Select CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4 as the output audio channels (in

DVCPRO/DV).

• AV signals may be disrupted when connected devices are

turned on and off or when the interface cable is connected

or disconnected.

• It may take the system a few seconds to stabilize after

switching input signals or changing modes. Start recording

after the system has stabilized.

• The following applies to recordings made via the IEEE 1394

digital interface as well as to the signals it outputs.

- The audio level control knobs on the front panel do

not work.

- The settings in menu No. 680 and 681 regarding

blanking periods are ignored.

- Video and audio recording and EE type video and

audio of signal inputs other than 1x speed playback

signals are not guaranteed.

• The following applies to video input via the IEEE 1394 digital

interface.

- In the EE mode, SDI, analog video output signals

and time codes become irregular. Do not use these

signals for recording.

• Unprocessed video and audio signals are output via the

IEEE 1394 digital interface during SLOW and STILL

playback. When monitored on another device, these video

and audio signals may sound different than when played

back on this unit. Do not start up any other application

program when this unit is connected to other devices during

nonlinear editing. Such applications could adversely affect

the video output by such a device during nonlinear editing.

◆ NOTE:

Observe the following when connecting an IEEE 1394 cable

(separately sold). (An incorrect connection may damage this

unit or external devices.)

• Turn off all connected devices before connecting or disconnecting

IEEE1394 cables.

Connect all devices provided with a ground connector to ground (or

to a common ground).

• When connecting the unit to a device with a 4-pin connector,

connect the cable to the 6-pin connector on this unit first.

• Be sure to correctly connect an IEEE1394 cable to a connector.

• When connecting a cable to a 6-pin IEEE1394 connector, make sure

that it mates properly with the connector.

■ Precautions

• Connect this unit to only one other device.

• If the E-92 warning (1394 INITIAL ERROR) appears,

reconnect the connecting cable or turn the power off and

back on again.

Introduction: Control Reference Guide

(This way)

IEEE1394 connector

IEEE1394 cable plug

(Not this way)

IEEE1394 connector

• When connecting this unit to an external device, first connect the

IEEE1394 cable to the external unit and then to this unit.

Connecting the cable to this unit first may damage it by the static

electricity generated.

• AVC-Intra 50 and AVC-Intra 100 (optional) recording and playback

do not support input/output via the IEEE 1394 connector.

• No input or output is available via the IEEE1394 connector when

something other than 59.94 or 50 is selected in setup menu No. 25

SYSTEM FREQ.

IEEE1394 cable plug

Introduction

Introduction: Control Reference Guide

Side Panel

213

1. SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot

Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.

Insert the 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 lamp is not on, then push it in the direction

of insertion to release the lock.

◆ 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 cannot be used. When using a

miniSD card, be sure to use an adaptor dedicated for use

with the miniSD card to insert the card into the SD Memory

Card Slot.

* MultiMediaCard (MMC) is a registered trademark of

Infineon Technologies AG.

* The SDHC (SD High Capacity) card is a new standard,

established by the SD Card Association in 2006, for

large-scale memory cards with capacities above 2 GB.

• To format an SD card on a PC, use the following software

that can be downloaded from the support sites listed

below.

• This unit supports the following SD and SDHC memory

card capacities.

SD (8 MB to 2 GB): 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,

256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

SDHC (4 GB to 16 GB): 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

• For the latest information not available in the Operating

Instructions, visit the P2 support desk at the following Web

sites.

For English: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

• The term “SD memory card” will be used below as a

generic for SD and SDHC memory cards.

2. USB 2.0 connector (Type A)

Connect P2 store and USB 2.0 compliant hard disk

drives for use in the USB host mode.

➝Refer to “Using USB Connectors” (page 103).

3. USB 2.0 connector (Type B)

Connect personal computers and other devices for

use in the USB device mode.

➝Refer to “Using USB Connectors” (page 103).

◆ NOTE:

• Use double shielded cable for making connections to USB

2.0 connectors.

• Attach the supplied ferrite cores near the cable connector

at each cable end when making cable connections to the

USB 2.0 connector.

Introduction: Control Reference Guide

Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations

Operating Modes

This unit provide the three operating modes described below.

Use the THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons to select these

modes. Lamps indicate which mode is currently engaged.

PLAY LIST

Recording and playback modes

TCR 00 : 00 : 20 : 29

THUMBNAIL

Thumbnail mode

THUMBNAIL

PLAY LIST

EVENT

Recording and

playback modes

Displays video and performs

recording or playback.

Thumbnail mode Shows thumbnails of clips and

manages clips.

Play list mode Creates play lists. The play list

mode also provides the event

LIST and EVENT lamps light).

Off

Blinking

Stop

(STOP)

T C R 0 0 : 0 0 : 2 0 : 2 9

Playback (PB) (PLAY, STILL,

FF, REW)

T C R 0 0 : 0 1 : 2 3 : 0 1 E V 9 9 S T O P

P L A Y

Introduction

Event register/edit modes

T C R 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 E V 0 1

P S T O P

Press STOP in STOP MODE = RETURN to return to the play list

T C R 0 0 : 0 0 : 2 0 : 2 9 R P L A Y

When STOP MODE = STAY, Press the EXIT or PLAYLIST button in the STOP mode to return to the play list.

INSERT, EVENT

Press IN/OUT/ SPLIT + ENTRY to register or edit an event.

STOP MODE = upon RETURN: STOP STOP MODE = upon STAY: EXIT or PLAYLIST

Playback(PB)

(PLAY, STILL, FF, REW)

THUMBNAILPLAY LIST

Play list mode

Zoom in and zoom out the timeline

INSERT

(upon OVERWRITE)

EVENT

Overwrite edit mode

T C R 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 E V 0 1

P S T O P

Introduction: Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations

Menu Operations

Press the MENU button in each mode to open the menu.

Perform menu operations as described below.

1,42

1 Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2 Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on menu

items.

◆ NOTE:

• Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move the cursor up and down.

• Press a to open a submenu.

• Press b or the EXIT button to return to a higher level.

3 Press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• Some menu items may display a confirmation screen.

• Use the cursor buttons to select a process and press the

SET button.

4 Press the MENU button to end processing.

◆ NOTE:

• Some menu items, when selected, will automatically return you

to the previous screen.

Introduction: Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations

Using the On-screen Keyboard

Using the Full Keyboard

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 keyboard keys have the functions listed below.

Key Function Shortcut keys

BS Deletes one character SHIFT+INS

Caps Toggles between upper and lower

case

OK Saves made entries and closes the

on-screen keyboard

EXIT Cancels made entries and closes the

on-screen keyboard

Moves the cursor to the first character SHIFT+REW

▲

Moves the cursor 1 character space

▲

▲▲

back

Moves the cursor 1 character space

forward

▲

Moves the cursor to the location after the last character

◆ NOTE:

• RESET deletes all entered characters.

• When you press the shortcut EXIT button, a confirmation message

appears. Select [YES] and press the SET button to close the on-

screen keyboard.

GO TO

ENTRY

EXIT

–

SHIFT+FF

Using the Ten Keypad

The ten keypad 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 keypad keys have the functions listed below.

Key Function Shortcut keys

BS Deletes one character SHIFT+INS

OK Saves made entries and closes the

soft keyboard

EXIT Cancels made entries and closes the

soft keyboard

▲

Moves the cursor 1 character space

back

Moves the cursor 2 character spaces

▲

back

Moves the cursor 1 character space

forward

Moves the cursor 2 character spaces

forward

ENTRY

EXIT

–

Introduction

Introduction: Using the On-screen Keyboard

Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

Insert a P2 Card

◆ NOTE:

• When you use this unit for the first time, be sure to set the internal

clock in setup menu No. 069 (CLOCK SET).

1 Turn on the POWER switch of this unit.

2 Insert a P2 card in a P2 card slot, and push it in until

the EJECT button pops out.

3 Bend the protruding EJECT button downwards to the

right and set the card lock to ON.

• The P2 card access LEDs on this unit show P2 card status

when a P2 card is inserted.

➝For details on P2 card status, refer to “P2 Card Access

LEDs and P2 Card Status” (page 35).

Recording and Playback

To start recording after a stop in the recording mode, press

the REC button and the PLAY button simultaneously.

Recording starts on the P2 card whose access LED lights

orange. Press the STOP button to stop recording.

Press PLAY to start playback.

Recording cannot be started from the thumbnail/play list

mode.

➝For details, refer to “Control Reference Guide” (page 17).

◆ 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 P2 card is not recognized. The second P2 card is

recognized when playback ends.

• A P2 card inserted in another slot during recording of a previously

inserted card will cause the P2 card access LED to flash and the

card will be recognized. Do not remove the P2 card from the slot

while it is being recognized.

• P2 cards are played back and recorded in the following slot order:

1 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 ➝ 4 ➝ 5 ➝ 6 ➝ 1

• When the power is turned on and the slot selected for recording at

the last power off contains the same P2 card, that slot will again be

selected for recording. If the slot does not contain a P2 card or

contains another P2 card, a card in a slot with the lowest number will

be selected for recording.

• When a P2 card becomes full during recording, a slot with a higher

number that contains a card with free space will be selected for

recording.

• Format P2 cards only on a P2 card device.

Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

P2 Card Access LEDs and P2 Card Status

P2 card access LED P2 card status

Green light Reading and writing are possible.

Orange light Reading and writing are possible.

The card is selected for recording

(including loop recording).

Flashes orange Reading and writing are possible.

◆ NOTE:

• Do not turn the unit off or remove a

P2 card during recording or when

the LED flashes orange.

Flashes rapidly in

orange

Flashes green The P2 card has no remaining

Off The P2 card is not properly

P2 card is being recognized.

memory capacity. Available only

for reading.

The write-protection switch on the

P2 card is set to [PROTECT].

Available only for reading.

formatted. Reformat the card on

this unit.

This card cannot be used in this

unit. Replace the card.

No P2 card has been inserted.

The unit is in the USB DEVICE

mode and is not accessing the P2

card.

◆ NOTE:

• Detailed check of P2 card status is possible. Refer to “Checking

Card Status” on page 64.

Dividing clips over 4 GB in length

A continuous recording that is longer than the durations given

below when an 8 GB P2 card is used in this unit will result in

the automatic division of the recording into different clips.

Even so, the recordings on the two clips can be handled as a

single clip in thumbnail operations (display, delete, repair,

copy, etc.) on a P2 device.

Such a recording may be handled as separate clips in

nonlinear editing software or on PCs.

Recording format Recording duration

DVCPRO HD Approx. 5 min.

DVCPRO50 Approx. 10 min.

DVCPRO/DV Approx. 20 min.

AVC-Intra50* Approx. 10 min.

AVC-Intra100* Approx. 5 min.

* Available when the optional AVC-Intra Codec board AJ-

YBX200G is installed

Introduction

LOOP REC Function

When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, the unit

records continuously by switching cards. When available

space on the P2 cards has been used up, recording

continues from the first card overwriting previously recorded

loop recording.

To use this function, set LOOP REC in the setup menu to “ON”.

➝For details, refer to “Setup Menu No. 041 (LOOP REC)”

(page 123).

State of cards prior to loop recording

Recording cycle 1

Recording cycle 2

Loop recording records the unrecorded areas (A  B  C order) on the P2 cards. When all unrecorded areas on the cards have been recorded, recording continues by overwriting previous loop recording in area A (D).

Card 1

Unrecorded area Recording starts

Card 2 Card 3

Recorded area

Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

◆ NOTE:

• Turning the POWER switch OFF turns off the LOOP REC function

and it will remain off when the unit is powered up next time.

• Loop recording requires P2 cards with at least one minute of free

space each.

• During loop recording, the access LEDs for all P2 cards used in the

recording light orange. Note that removing any of the P2 cards will

terminate loop recording.

• When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON, the text

“LOOP” is superimposed on the first line of the display. Loop

recording is not available even if LOOP REC MODE is set to ON

when only one P2 card is inserted or when there is less than one

minute of free space on the cards. The text “LOOP” superimposed

on the screen flashes when loop recording is attempted under such

conditions. However, this text does not appear when the

THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are on.

Removing P2 Cards

• When LOOP REC MODE is set to ON, P2 card remaining free space

indicates the minimum guaranteed recording time. Minimum

guaranteed recording time is the estimated time of a recording in a

clip when loop recording stops immediately after deleting old data.

• Shot marks cannot be added or deleted during loop recording.

• Text memos cannot be added during loop recording.

• LOOP REC is not available during AUTO CAPTURE when an

external device is remote controlled.

• LOOP REC is not available in VFR mode.

Terminating Loop Recording Mode

Use one of the following two methods.

• Set the unit POWER switch to OFF.

• Set the menu option LOOP REC MODE to OFF.

◆ NOTE:

• Do not remove P2 cards during access or during recognition

directly after insertion (when the P2 card access LED flashes

orange).

1 Press the STOP button.

When the P2 card access LED of a card to be removed

flashes orange, press the STOP button to stop the

flashing.

2 Set the card lock to OFF and raise the EJECT button.

3 Press the EJECT button to eject the P2 card.

◆ NOTE:

• Removing a P2 card in the thumbnail screen automatically closes

the thumbnail screen.

• Do not remove P2 cards during access or during recognition

directly after insertion (when the P2 card access LED flashes

orange); otherwise the P2 cards may be damaged. If a P2 card by

any chance is removed during access, [E-30] appears on the LCD

monitor and the LCD panel displays the [AUTO OFF] warning. All P2

card access LEDs will flash rapidly in orange. Turn off the power,

and then turn it back on.

• The clips on a P2 card that was removed during access may no

longer be in the right order. Check the clips and perform the

necessary repair operation.

➝ For details, refer to “Repairing Bad Clips” (page 54).

• Removing a P2 card during formatting will in most cases destroy the

formatting. Reformat the card after restarting the PC.

Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

Preventing Accidental Deletion

Set the write-protection switch to [PROTECT] to prevent

accidental deletion of data recorded on a P2 card.

Write-protection switch

PROTECT

◆ NOTE:

• Switching the write-protection switch during recording, playback or

other access operation will not take effect until after these access

operations (playback, recording, etc.) complete.

Introduction

For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards

For the latest information not available in the Operating

Instructions of P2 cards and SD memory cards, visit the P2

support desk at the following Web sites.

For English: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

Connections

Example of connections in 23.98/24/

29.97/25 Hz mode

When playing back a card recorded at a frame rate of 24 fps (25 fps), the unit is capable of converting the output to 1080/ 24 PsF (1080/25 PsF or 1080/50i) for recording on an AJHD3700 series. Shown in the figure below is an example of deck-to-deck connections. Input the following reference signals as REF input.

AJ-HPM110

(source rear panel)

Reference signal

23.98 Hz mode: HD REF 47.95 Hz (interlace) 24 Hz mode: HD REF 48 Hz (interlace) 25 Hz (HD)/50 Hz (HD) mode: HD REF 50 Hz (interlace) or SD REF 50 Hz (interlace)

29.97 Hz mode: HD REF 59.94 Hz (interlace) or SD REF 59.94 Hz (interlace)

HD SDI OUT

75 Ω termination OFF

REMOTE IN/OUT

• In 23.98 Hz mode, the composite monitor video signal output by the ANALOG COMPOSITE MONITOR OUT connector does not include VITC signals.

• For details on compatible input and output formats, refer to “List of Compatible Input and Output Formats” (page 147).

• In 23.98/24/29.97/25 Hz mode, the TIME CODE OUT connector does not output a time code and a time code cannot be input to the TIME CODE IN connector.

• In 23.98/24 Hz mode, HD SDI output is delayed by approximately 2 frames relative to analog VIDEO output.

• In 23.98/24 Hz mode, the analog video signals are not output.

• Composite monitor video is not output in 24 Hz mode.

Example of connections for remote control

These connections make it possible to send commands via the remote control connector to enable remote control of external devices. Shown in the figure below is an example of deck-to-deck connections. Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel of the external device to REMOTE. Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel of this unit to LOCAL.

HD SDI signal

Remote

AJ-HD3700B

(recorder rear panel)

AC IN

FUSE

125V 5A

75 Ω termination ON

HD REF

signal

SIGNAL

GND

SD REF signal

OFF

REMOTE

AUDIO IN

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5

AUDIO OUT

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH

signal (9P)

REMOTE IN/OUT

123

(

)

SUPER

HCHCHCHC

INPUT

HCHCHCHC

OUTPUT

OIDUALATIGIDTUOFER

REMOTE

OUT

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

CUE L R

75 Ω termination

TIME CODE

MONITOR

HD SDI

ACTIVE THROUGH

SPARE

PUSH

HDSDISDSDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

OUT

OUT1

OUT2

MONITOR

(

SUPER

CONTROL

OUT

ACTIVE THROUGH

OUT

MONITOR

(

)

SUPER

)

V/A

RS-232C PARALLEL

IN/OUT (

)

50P

HD REF IN

SD REF IN

Video monitor

◆ NOTE:

• Synchronization with REF input at start of playback in 23.98/24 Hz mode may distort the first number of frames and mute sound output. Note that movement in HD SD video output at speeds other than 1x may look unnatural.

AJ-HD1400, etc.

(source rear panel)

HD/SDI IN

OUT1

OUT2

SD/SDI

DVCPRO /DV

AJ-HPM110 (recorder rear panel)

OUT

AUDIO OUT

CH1

CH2

PUSH

MONITOR

t signal u

Audio and video inp

HD/SD REF IN

AUDIO IN

CH1

ENCODER REMOTE

(SUPER)

VIDEO OUT

CH2

AUDIO

MON OUT

DC OUT

12V 250mA

R E

FUSE 250V T2.5AH

O T E

Remote

AC IN

SIGNAL GND

DC IN

Introduction: Connections

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: AJ-

HDC27 series), the unit makes it possible to record HD SDI (720/

23.98p over 59.94p) output from the camera as DVCPRO HD or

AVC-Intra (requires optional board) 720/23.98p native recording.

Recording HD SDI signals from camera output

1 Connect the camera HD SDI (720/23.98p over

59.94p) output to the SDI IN connector and press the

INPUT SELECT button to select SDI.

2 Make the following setup menu settings.

Item Setting

No.25 SYSTEM FREQ 59-23

No.020 SYS FORMAT 720p

No.040 VFR REC OFF

◆ NOTE:

• To record 720/24p over 60p output from a variable frame-rate

camera, set menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ to 60-24. No output is

made to a monitor video in this mode.

3 Hold down the REC button and the STILL/PAUSE

button simultaneously to set the unit to REC PAUSE

mode.

4 To start recording, press the STILL/PAUSE button

SDI

(720/2

over 59.94p) o

3.98p

utpu

while viewing the video output from the camera HD

SDI output.

Introduction

SDI IN connecto

3 4

◆ NOTE:

• Set setup menu No. 155 AUTO REC to TYPE1 and set the CONTROL

switch to REMOTE. The unit will then automatically start and stop

recording as the REC and STOP buttons are pressed on the

camera.

• SDI is output in the 1080/23.98 PsF video format. Analog video and

IEEE1394 are not output.

• The TIME CODE OUT connector does not output a time code and

no time code can be input to the TIME CODE IN connector.

• The SDI output is delayed relative to LCD monitor and monitor video

output. Analog audio, speaker and headphone output is

synchronized to the LCD monitor and monitor video output. To

synchronize these outputs to SDI output, set setup menu No. 778

AUD OUT DLY to ON.

• Set camera TCG to FREE RUN/NDF (non drop frame) mode. A TC/

UB of an SDI input that cannot be properly read cannot be normally

recorded.

Introduction: Recording From a Variable Frame-Rate Camera

Variable Frame Rate-Recording

To record active frames from the output of a variable frame-

rate camera, set setup menu No. 040 VFR REC to ON. This

enables instant viewing of slow-motion and fast-motion speed

effects during shooting.

◆ NOTE:

• Audio and external time codes cannot be recorded in this mode.

• In this mode, the remaining P2 card capacity at 60p (50p), the

slowest slow-speed effect, is indicated.

• When 59-23 or 60-24 is set in setup menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ,

movement in HD SDI video output may look unnatural when the

input frame rate is something other than 24p.

Recording HD SDI signals output by an HD camera as 1080/23.98p (requires optional accessories)

The unit is capable of AVC-Intra 1080/23.98p native recording

of HD SDI (1080/23.98p over 59.94i) output from an HD camera.

Recording HD SDI signals from camera output

1 Connect the HD SDI (1080/23.98p over 59.94i)

output from an HD camera recorder to the SDI IN

connector and press the INPUT SELECT button to

select SDI.

utp

SDI IN connecto

p over 59.94i) o

3.98

80/2

(10

SDI

3 4

2 Make the following setup menu settings.

Item Setting

No.25 SYSTEM FREQ 59-23

No.020 SYS FORMAT 1080p

3 Hold down the REC button and the STILL/PAUSE

button simultaneously to set the unit to REC PAUSE

mode.

4 To start recording, press the STILL/PAUSE button

while viewing the video output from the camera HD

SDI output.

◆ NOTE:

• Setup menu No. 155 AUTO REC to TYPE2 and set the CONTROL

switch to REMOTE. The unit will then automatically start and stop

recording as the REC and STOP buttons are pressed on the

camera.

• SDI is output in the 1080/23.98 PsF video format. Analog video and

IEEE1394 are not output.

• The TIME CODE OUT connector does not output a time code and

no time code can be input to the TIME CODE IN connector.

• The SDI output is delayed relative to LCD monitor and monitor video

output. Analog audio, speaker and headphone output is

synchronized to the LCD monitor and monitor video output. To

synchronize these outputs to SDI output, set setup menu No. 778

AUD OUT DLY to ON.

• Set camera TCG to FREE RUN. A TC/UB of an SDI input that cannot

be properly read cannot be normally recorded.

Introduction: Recording From a Variable Frame-Rate Camera

Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial

The search dial is used to search and check video.

Each press of the dial alternates it between SHTL mode and

JOG mode.

Jog Mode

1 Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in.

The jog mode is now engaged.

When the power is turned on, the search dial will not operate

unless it is first returned to the STILL position.

2 Turn the search dial.

The dial’s click stops are released and playback is

performed at the speed the dial (–1 to +1×) is turned.

When the dial stops turning, the video becomes a still

picture.

3 To go to another mode from the jog mode, press the

button of the desired mode.

◆ NOTE:

• In the factory default setting, turning the search dial engages

the direct search mode for immediate access to a search mode

(jog mode or shuttle mode).

• You can select [KEY] in setup menu No. 100 (SEARCH ENA) so

that the unit will not engage the search mode unless you press

the STILL/PAUSE button.

Introduction

Shuttle Mode (SHTL Mode)

1 Press the search dial to release it.

This engages the shuttle mode.

When the power has just been turned on, turn the search

dial to its center position.

2 Press the STILL/PAUSE button.

3 Turn the search dial.

The playback picture speed changes from 0 to ±16×

depending on dial position.

Use setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX) to set maximum

speed to ±8, ±16, ±32, ±60 or ±100×. The dial has a click-

stop at the center for viewing still pictures.

4 To go to another mode from the shuttle mode, press

the STOP button or other button.

◆ NOTE:

• The playback audio is audible at speeds in the range –10 to

+10× from the audio monitor output.

• The playback audio in 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 card; this is normal and not indicative of a malfunction.

• Playing back a clip at speeds faster than –10× may break up the

sound; this is normal and not indicative of a malfunction.

Introduction: Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial

Clip Management

Thumbnail and Clip Management

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This unit provides a thumbnail screen for managing clips. 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. A

shot that spans multiple P2 cards is handled as a single clip.

The thumbnail screen shows a list of thumbnails. Each

thumbnail, which is the first frame of each clip, represents that

clip. These thumbnails allow you check and also perform the

following clip management operations.

• Play back, copy, delete and repair clips

• Insert text memos in clips

• Check and delete text memos

• Display and delete markers

• Format P2 cards

• Show clip property

• Show P2 card status

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◆ NOTE:

• Thumbnails are generated from part of the captured video and

therefore appear rougher than the actual video.

• Thumbnail screens are output also via the VIDEO MONITOR

connector but may run off the screen depending on the type of

monitor that is connected.

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions

1. Display status

Display status indicates the type of thumbnails

displayed on the screen.

ALL: All clips

SAME FORMAT: Clips with the same format

as the system

SELECT: Clips selected with the SET

button

MARKER: Clips with shot markers

TEXT MEMO: Clips with text memo data

SLOTn: Clips on P2 card in slot No.

PROPERTY: Detailed clip information

P2/REMAIN: Media information (amount

of remaining space)

P2/USED: Media information (amount

of space used)

META DATA: Set meta data

➝For details on how to change display, refer to

“Switching the Type of Information That is

Displayed” (page 45).

7. Thumbnail

Indicates the initial frame of the clip that represents it.

8. Clip no.

Indicates the numbers assigned to P2 card clips.

Numbers are assigned starting in order from the

earliest shooting date. Numbers of clips that cannot be

played back are shown in red.

9. Shot mark indicator

Indicates that a shot mark has been attached to a clip.

10. Proxy indicator

Indicates that a clip contains a proxy attached using

the AJ-SPX800, AJ-HPX2000/2100, AJ-HPX3000 or

other camera.

This unit cannot record proxies.

11. Text memo indicator

Indicates a clip that contains text memo data.

Clip Management

2. Record mode

Indicates the record mode of the clip at the cursor

position.

3. System format

Indicates the recording format of the clip at the cursor

position.

4. Duration

Indicates the duration of the clip at the cursor position.

5. USB host mode indicator

Appears in the USB host mode.

6. Time display

Indicates the TC (time code) at the start of clip

recording, UB (user bit at the start of clip recording),

time of shooting, day of shooting, date and time of

shooting or the user clip name.

➝Refer to “Setting Items to Display” (page 46).

12. Edit copy indicator

Indicates an edit-copied clip.

13. Wide indicator

Indicates a clip recorded in the 16:9 aspect ratio. This

is not indicated for an HD format clip.

14. Incomplete clip indicator

Indicates a clip spanning multiple P2 cards where one

of the cards that contain part of the clip has not been

inserted.

15. Bad clip Unknown clip indicator

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Indicates a clip that became defective because the

power was shut down during recording or was

damaged for some other reason. Clips with the yellow

bad clip indicator can sometimes be repaired.

➝Refer to “Repairing Bad Clips” (page 54).

Clips with the red bad clip indicator cannot be repaired

and should be deleted. If deleting is not possible,

format the P2 card.

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Instead of , appears to indicate that a clip is not

in the P2 standard format.

X ?

16. P2 card slot number and hard disk drive status

1 23456

P2 card and USB hard disk drive status is indicated as

described below.

11 6166

(white)

1 6166

(yellow)

The number of the P2 card slot that

contains a P2 card is indicated in white.

The number of the P2 card slot of the P2

card that contains the clip at the cursor

position is indicated in yellow. When a

clip spans multiple P2 cards, the

numbers of all the slots housing cards

that contain the clip are indicated.

HDD

◆ NOTE:

The pink frame indicates either of the following

conditions for an inserted P2 card.

• [RUN DOWN CARD]

The card has been overwritten the maximum

number of times.

• [DIR ENTRY NG CARD]

Directory structure does not conform to

standard specifications.

(gray)

(white)

(yellow)

(red)

Gray indicates that the USB host mode is

not engaged or that it is but no hard disk

drive is connected.

White indicates that the USB host mode is

engaged and that the hard disk drive is

available.

Yellow indicates that the USB host mode

is engaged and that clips on the hard

disk drive appears as thumbnails.

Red indicates that the USB host mode is

engaged and that the hard disk drive

does not permit copying.

17.Status message

Shows messages indicating processing status. For

example, screen updating shows an [UPDATING] text

message and a rotating icon.

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Changing Thumbnail Display

The thumbnail screen can be customized to suit operating

conditions and improve efficiency.

Switching the Type of Information That is Displayed

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to select the clip type that

should appear under [THUMBNAIL].

ALL CLIP: Show all clips

SAME FORMAT

CLIPS:

SELECTED

CLIPS:

MARKED CLIPS: Show clips to which shot marks

TEXT MEMO

CLIPS:

Show clips in the same format as

the system

◆ NOTE:

• When 23.98, 24, 29.97, 59-23, 60-24,

25 or 60-25 is selected in setup

menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ, only

clips in a format that can be

recorded appear.

Show clips selected using the SET

button

have been attached

Show clips that contain text memo

data

Clip Management

◆ NOTE:

In the following instances, the

thumbnail in the row below at the text

memo location may be grayed out

when a text memo clip appears.

• An AVC-Intra clip when an optional

AVC-Intra codec board has not been

installed.

• An AVC-Intra clip with a different

SYSTEM FREQ. setting

SLOT CLIPS: Show clips on P2 card in slot No. n

4 Press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

(These operations can also be performed using buttons.)

• Press SHIFT + IN and the indication changes in the following

order each time these buttons are pressed: SELECTED ➝ SLOT

1 ➝ SLOT 2 … SLOT 6 ➝ SELECTED. (Only slots with cards will

appear.)

• Press SHIFT + OUT to switch to ALL CLIP.

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Setting Items to Display

The thumbnail display can be customized to suit different

operating needs. The following describes procedures for

changing thumbnail display indicators and data settings.

2,5

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to select the item that should

appear under [THUMBNAIL] – [SETUP].

* An underlined setting indicates an initial value.

ALL HIDE: ON Hides all indicators

OFF

MARKER IND.: ON

OFF Hides the shot mark

Indicators are displayed

according to the settings

made below

Shows the shot mark

indicator

TEXT MEMO IND.: ON Shows the text memo

indicator

OFF Hides the text memo

indicator

WIDE IND.: ON

OFF Hides the wide indicator

PROXY IND.: ON

OFF Hides the proxy indicator

DATA DISPLAY: Select items to appear in the time

display (➝ refer to 6 of the

“Thumbnail Screen Names and

Functions” (page 43)).

UB User bit

TIME Time of recording

DATE Date of recording

DATE

TIME

USER

CLIP

NAME

DATE FORMAT: Select the format for indicating the

time

Y-M-D Year, month, day

M-D-Y* Month, day, year

D-M-Y* Day, month, year

Shows the wide indicator

Shows the proxy indicator

Time code

Date and time of

recording

The first fifteen characters

(English display mode) in

the user clip name

◆ NOTE:

• This setting is reflected in the date of

recording shown in the clip property,

the date and time of recording

indicated when selecting DATE in the

DATE DISPLAY, the date of recording

that appears in the clip information in

the event property screen of a play list

and also in the created date indicated

when loading metadata or in other file

indications.

* The initial value for the AJ-HPM110P is

“M-D-Y”, and for the AJ-HPM110E is

“D-M-Y”.

THUMBNAIL SIZE: The size of thumbnails that appears

in one LCD monitor screen

LARGE Large

NORMAL

PLAYBACK

RESUME:

THUMBNAIL INIT: Returns above settings to their

Select whether or not to resume

playback from the last playback

location after a stoppage when the

cursor has not been moved.

ON Store stop position

OFF

factory defaults (initial values).

Normal

Play back from start

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

4 Press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• Selecting [THUMBNAIL INIT] opens a confirmation screen.

Select [YES].

5 Press the MENU button to end processing.

Thumbnail editing

1 Attach a text memo to video you want to edit.

➝For details, refer to “Attaching Text Memos” (page 50).

2 Change thumbnail display to text memo display.

3 Move to the row below the text memo and move the

cursor to the thumbnail you want to edit.

4 Press the MENU button.

• Playback starts from the beginning of the clip regardless of a

change in thumbnail location.

Clip Management

5 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[EXCH. THUMBNAIL] and press the SET button.

6 Select [YES] and press the SET button

The Menu closes and the thumbnail reflects the changes

that have been made.

◆ NOTE:

• The Thumbnail field in the clip information display shows the

change in thumbnail location (number of frames from the start).

The number for a normal first thumbnail is 0.

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Selecting Clips

Select clips for processing in the thumbnail screen as

described below.

Canceling a Selection

1 Place the cursor on a selected clip and press the SET

button again.

This cancels the selection.

◆ NOTE:

• Holding down the SHIFT button while pressing the EXIT button

cancels made selections.

1 Use the cursor buttons to place the yellow frame

(cursor) on the desired clip.

◆ NOTE:

• Hold down the SHIFT button and press the REW/FF button or the

4/5 buttons to move the cursor to the first or last clip.

2 Press the SET button.

A blue frame appears on the clip selected with the cursor

to indicate that it is selected.

◆ NOTE:

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select multiple clips.

• After selecting a clip, move the cursor to another clip, hold down

the SHIFT button and press the SET button to select another

clip. This method allows you to select both clips.

Clip Management: Selecting Clips

Playing Back Clips

CONTROL

REMOTE LOCAL

UNITY

2 4

UNITY

1 3

2/4CH1/3

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the clip you want to

play back.

3 Press the PLAY button

Playback starts from the clip the cursor is on.

After the clip at the cursor location has been played,

subsequent clips are played back in order. When the last

clip has been played, the thumbnail screen appears.

◆ NOTE:

• There is no need to select (that is when the thumbnail appears

inside a blue frame) a clip to play it back.

• The thumbnail display settings can be changed to play back

only selected clips or play back only clips that contain text

memos.

• Pressing the STILL button instead of the PLAY button shows

a still of the first frame in the clip.

• A clip whose clip number is red cannot be played back.

• 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

playback and the thumbnail screen appears.

• When playback stops, the cursor moves to the clip played prior

to stopping.

• Video and audio playback may be disrupted between clips of

different formats (DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV,

AVC-Intra50*, AVC-Intra100*). This is normal and not indicative

of a malfunction.

• Pressing the THUMBNAIL button to close the thumbnail screen

will in most cases change the playback start position back to the

clip with the oldest recording time (clip number 1).

• Changing the thumbnail screen to text memo display makes it

possible to start play back from text memo location.

➝ For details, refer to “Attaching Text Memos” (page 50).

* Available when the optional AVC-Intra Codec board AJ-

YBX200G is installed

Clip Management

◆ NOTE:

• The search dial can also move the cursor.

• Hold down the SHIFT button and press the REW/FF button or the

4/5 buttons to move the cursor to the first or last clip.

Playing Back Single Clips

To play back the clip at the cursor location, hold down the

SHIFT button and press the PLAY button.

◆ NOTE:

• The play list screen appears when playback stops at the

end of the clip or when the STOP button is pressed. The

cursor then moves to the next clip.

• All buttons other than the STOP button are not available

during single clip playback.

• Single clip playback starts from the beginning of the clip.

Clip Management: Playing Back Clips

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 to PROTECT.

Attaching Text Memos

Use the NEXT and PREV buttons to locate attached text

memos during video playback.

1 Press the TEXT MEMO button during recording,

playback or when thumbnails are displayed.

•Press this button during recording and playback where

you want to attach a text memo.

•Pressing this button in the thumbnail screen adds a text

memo at the thumbnail clip location (normally at the

beginning).

2 Press the thumbnail menu button and choose

[THUMBNAIL] – [TEXT MEMO CLIPS] from the

thumbnail menu.

The thumbnails of clips with text memos appear at the top

of the LCD monitor. Information on the selected clip text

memo appears in the lower half of the LCD monitor.

Thumbnail display

◆ NOTE:

• In the following instances, the thumbnail in the row below at the text

memo location may be grayed out when a text memo clip appears.

• An AVC-Intra clip when an optional AVC-Intra Codec board has

not been installed.

• An AVC-Intra clip with a different SYSTEM FREQ. setting.

Indicates the total number of text memos attached to clips

Indicates still images included with the text memos

3 Place the cursor on the clip (with a text memo) you

want play back and press the SET button.

The cursor moves to the lower half of the LCD monitor.

◆ NOTE:

• Up to 100 text memos can be attached in one clip.

• Pressing the TEXT MEMO button during playback may

temporarily halt playback. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• Text memos are not recorded during LOOP REC or VFR ON

recording.

Playing Back From Text Memo Location

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The Thumbnail Screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Clip Management: Attaching Text Memos and Shot Marks

The cursor moves

4 When the cursor is in the lower half of the LCD

monitor, use the right and left (b a) cursor buttons

to go to the thumbnail text memo you want to play

back and press the PLAY button.

The clip is played back from the text memo time code

location selected with the cursor.

When you press the STOP button to interrupt ongoing

playback, or when playback stops upon reaching the end

of the clip, the thumbnail screen reappears and the cursor

returns to the thumbnail text memo location where

playback was started.

Press the thumbnail menu button to select EXIT or press

the EXIT button and the cursor returns to the upper half of

the thumbnail screen.

◆ NOTE:

• During playback all buttons other than the STOP button are not

available.

Attaching Shot Marks

Attach shot marks to distinguish clips from each other.

Clip Management

Deleting Text Memos

Opening the text memo display from the thumbnail screen

allows you to delete text memos.

1 Open the text memo display from the thumbnail

screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to move to the thumbnail for

which you want to delete the text memo and press

the SET button.

The cursor moves to the row below.

3 Select the thumbnail for witch you want to delete the

text memo and select [DELETE] from the menu.

4 Select [YES] in the confirmation screen that appears.

The text memo is deleted.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on the

desired clip.

3 Hold down the SHIFT button and press the TEXT

MEMO button.

Each press of 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.

Clip Management: Attaching Text Memos and Shot Marks

Copying Clips

Clips can be copied to a P2 card in any slot.

◆ NOTE:

• Take care not to turn off the power or remove a card during copying.

Otherwise the copied clip may become bad.

If the copied clip is bad, delete it and make a new copy.

• Reconnect incomplete clips before copying them.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Select a clip to copy.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cross cursor buttons to choose

[OPERATION] – [COPY] – [SLOTn] (the number of

the P2 card slot where the copy will be placed) and

press the SET button.

When multiple clips are selected, the number of selected

clips appear after pressing the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• To interrupt copying, press the SHIFT and EXIT buttons or the

SET button to cancel the job.

The incomplete copy at the destination is deleted.

• [OVER WRITE] appears when an attempt is made to place a

copy (having the same GLOBAL CLIP ID) at a destination

already containing an identical item. Select [YES] to overwrite or

[NO] to cancel copying and then press the SET button.

6 Press the SET button when the completion message

appears.

7 Press the MENU button to end processing.

5 Select [YES] and press the SET button.

This starts copying.

◆ NOTE:

• No copying is performed when any of the following error

messages appear.

• [LACK OF REC CAPACITY]

Copy failed because there is not enough space at the copy

destination.

• [UNKNOWN CONTENTS FORMAT!]

Copy failed because the selected clip was bad.

• [NO COPY TO SAME CARD!]

Copy failed because an attempt was made to place the copy

on the same disk.

• [TOO MANY CLIPS!]

Copy failed because too many clips were selected.

• Copying performed at the bottom row of a text memo when the

text memo is selected copies the selected text memo and the

next text memo. When there is no text memo beyond the

selected text memo, all data to the end of the clip is copied.

Clip Management: Copying Clips

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].

5 Select [YES] and press the SET button.

This deletes all selected clips.

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6 Press the MENU button to end processing.

◆ NOTE:

• Instead of steps 3 to 4, you can also hold down SHIFT and press

the INSERT button to delete a clip.

• To interrupt deleting, press the SHIFT and EXIT buttons or the

SET button to cancel the operation.

Partially deleted clips cannot be restored by canceling.

Clip Management: Deleting Clips

Repairing and Reconnecting Clips

Repairing Bad Clips

This section describes how to restore bad clips that have

been damaged due sudden power outages during recording

or for other reasons. Such clips are marked by the bad clip

indicator (yellow ). Use the following procedure to repair

bad clips.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Select the bad clip to repair.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[REPAIR CLIP].

◆ NOTE:

Incomplete clips occur under the following conditions.

• When the individual clip segments on each P2 card that make up the

clip are copied separately.

• When the clip segments on each card that make up a clip recorded

on multiple cards are separately copied to a hard disk drive and

then copied back to a P2 card.

• When a 5-minute or longer DVCPRO HD clip (10-minute or longer

DVCPRO50 and 20-minute or longer DVCPRO/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.

◆ NOTE:

• Normally, thumbnails with the incomplete clip mark are usually

grouped together.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[RE-CONNECTION].

5 Select [YES] and press the SET button.

6 Press the MENU button to end processing.

◆ NOTE:

• Some clips are so badly damaged they cannot be repaired.

Such clips are indicated by a red .

Reconnecting Incomplete Clips

A clip spanning multiple P2 cards that cannot be recognized

as a complete clip is marked by the incomplete clip (

indicator). The reconnection function allows you to reconnect

related clips and restore the original clip.

Clip Management: Repairing and Reconnecting Clips

5 Select [YES] and press the SET button.

6 Press the MENU button to end processing.

◆ NOTE:

• When some but not all the clip segments in a clip that consists

of three or more clip segments are reconnected, the incomplete

clip mark will remain.

Viewing and Revising Clip Information

Viewing Clip Information

1) Clip no.

2) Thumbnail

Detailed clip information can be displayed on the screen.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Place the cursor on the desired clip

3 Press the MENU button.

Or with the menu closed, hold down the SHIFT

button and press the SPLIT button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [PROPERTY] –

[CLIP PROPERTY] and press the SET button

3) Clip information

Indicates the number of indicators, inserted text memos

and voice memos in a clip. The mark appears when

the P2 card where the clip resides is write-protected.

◆ NOTE:

• Voice memo/Indicator

Indicates that a voice memo has been attached to a clip. This

indicator appears only in the clip property mode.

• This unit cannot record and play back voice memos.

4) Clip information

The following information appears.

CLIP NAME: 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 start of recording

DURATION: Clip length

V_FORMAT: Clip recording format

FRAME RATE: Playback frame rate

REC RATE: Recording frame rate

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This displays information on the selected clip.

5) Clip metadata

This area shows more detailed information on a clip.

5 Browse the clip metadata as necessary.

Use the cursor buttons to select a metadata item and

press the SET button to view the information.

Clip Management: Viewing and Revising Clip Information

GLOBAL CLIP ID: Global CLIP ID

(This is a unique number. There is

no clip anywhere in the world with

the same number.)

USER CLIP NAME: The name a user assigns to a clip.

This normally includes a GLOBAL

CLIP ID.

VIDEO: Video signal system

(FRAME RATE, PULL DOWN,

ASPECT RATIO)

AUDIO: Audio channel system and other

information

(SAMPLING RATE,

BITS PER SAMPLE)

ACCESS: The date of the last update and

other information

(CREATOR, CREATION DATE,

LAST UPDATE DATE,

LAST UPDATE PERSON)

DEVICE: Serial number of recording

equipment and other information

(MANUFACTURER,

SERIAL NUMBER, MODEL NAME)

SHOOT: Date when recording started and

ended, etc.

(SHOOTER, START DATE,

END DATE, LOCATION,

ALTITUDE, LONGITUDE,

LATITUDE, SOURCE,

PLACE NAME)

SCENARIO: PROGRAM NAME, SCENE NO.,

etc. (program name,

scene number, take number)

NEWS: REPORTER, OBJECT and other

information (reporter, purpose,

object)

MEMO: TEXT MEMO number, location,

name and text content

(NO., RECORDING LOCATION,

person, text)

THUMBNAIL: Frame location and size (frame

offset, height, width) of video that

makes up the thumbnail

6 Press the MENU button or the EXIT button to end

processing.

Revising Clip Metadata

Use the steps below to revise clip metadata.

1 Display clip metadata.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the metadata you

want to revise and press the SET button.

Data that can be revised is indicated as “TEXT”, like in the

illustration below.

3 Use the cursor buttons to move to the item you want

to revise and press the SET button.

•The metadata revise screen (on-screen keyboard)

appears.

•Use the on-screen keyboard to revise metadata.

◆ NOTE:

• Offset is indicated in frame numbers

from the start. During text memo

display of thumbnails, the offset is

converted to TC.

• While up to 1000 characters of text

can be added only the first 100

characters will appear.

• Use the right and left cursor buttons

to move text numbers.

Clip Management: Viewing and Revising Clip Information

◆ NOTE:

• Use the cursor buttons to move keyboard location, then press

the SET button at the BS location.

•Use b a to move the insertion point one character to the right or

left and d c to move it to the beginning or end.

4 Select [OK] after revising (or press the ENTRY

button).

•This saves the revised metadata to the clip and the

metadata display reappears.

•Select [EXIT] to cancel the entry and return to the

previous display.

◆ NOTE:

• To delete latitude and longitude, enter a blank for altitude. They

cannot be deleted separately.

• Note that the metadata of a clip marked cannot be revised.

Insert the P2 card with the remainder of the clip.

• Metadata to which a 100 character or larger memo has been

attached cannot be revised.

Clip Management

Clip Management: Viewing and Revising Clip Information

Attaching Metadata to Clips

A metadata upload file containing the name of the person who shot the video, the reporter, the shooting location or a text memo

and other information can be saved to an SD memory card. This data file can be read and recorded as clip metadata.

Create a metadata upload file on a Windows PC

↓

Save the file to an SD memory card

↓

Read the metadata upload file to this unit

↓

When video is recorded the metadata will be added to the resulting clip

Preparing a Metadata Upload File Setup to Attach Metadata

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.

English: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

Install P2 viewer on a PC, create a metadata upload file and

write it to an SD memory card.

◆ NOTE:

• Use the latest version of the P2 viewer.

• For details on how to create a metadata upload file, refer to the help

function in P2 viewer.

• For details on SD memory cards, refer to the NOTE on page 162.

Make the required settings to enable this unit to read the

metadata upload file.

Select Method for Recording the USER CLIP NAME

Set the method for recording the USER CLIP NAME.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [META DATA] –

[USER CLIP NAME].

Clip Management: Attaching Metadata to Clips

4 Select [TYPE 1] or [TYPE 2] and press the SET

button.

Recording method USER CLIP NAME to be

recorded

Use clip metadata TYPE 1 Read metadata settings

TYPE 2 Read metadata settings

+ COUNT value

Do not use clip meta

data *

* The metadata upload file has been read, but [META

DATA] – [RECORD] is set to [OFF]

TYPE 1 Same as GLOBAL CLIP

TYPE 2 Same as CLIP NAME

5 Press the MENU button to end processing.

COUNT Value

The count value is indicated as a four-digit number. When

recording method “TYPE 2” is selected for the USER CLIP

NAME in the clip metadata that is loaded, the COUNT value is

incremented by 1 for each new recording and a new clip is

generated.

■ To reset the COUNT value

Use the following procedure to reset the COUNT value.

1. Open the thumbnail screen.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the cursor buttons to choose [META DATA] –

[PROPERTY] – [USER CLIP NAME] and press the

SET button.

Clip Management

4. Use the cursor buttons to select [COUNT RESET]

and press the SET button.

The COUNT value is reset to 1.

5. Press the MENU or EXIT button to end processing.

Clip Management: Attaching Metadata to Clips

■ Incrementing the COUNT value of the USER CLIP NAME for clips exceeding 4 GB

In the following case, one shot is recorded as multiple clips

and the COUNT value is automatically incremented and

recorded for each shot.

• When an 8 GB or larger P2 card is used in this unit and each

continuous recording exceeds a preset time.

➝For details, refer to “Dividing clips over 4 GB in length”

(page 35)

• When one recording spans multiple cards.

Example of a recording on one P2 card (DVCPRO HD):

REC start

(start of recording)

Recording duration = 6 minutes

Clip 1

COUNT value = A

COUNT value = A + 1

Stop

(recording stop)

Clip 2

◆ NOTE:

• When the file name is displayed, use the right cursor button to

show the metadata name. Use the left cursor button to show the

file name.

Approx. 5 min. Approx. 1 min.

Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards:

REC start

(start of recording)

Clip 1

COUNT value = A

1st card 2nd card

A P2 device will indicate the thumbnail and COUNT value of

clip 1 when thumbnails and property of the clip are displayed.

COUNT value = A + 1

Stop

(recording stop)

Clip 2

Loading Set Metadata Values

Use the following procedure to load metadata from an SD

memory card.

1 Insert the SD memory card storing the metadata

upload file.

2 Open the thumbnail screen.

5 Use the cursor buttons to select the file to load and

press the SET button.

6 Select [YES] and press the SET button.

The file is now loaded.

7 Press the MENU button to end processing.

Checking and Revising Loaded Metadata

Use the following steps to check metadata loaded from an SD

memory card.

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the thumbnail menu button and select [META

DATA] – [PROPERTY] from the Thumbnail menu.

The screen shown below appears.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to select [META DATA] –

[LOAD] and press the SET button.

The filename of the metadata upload file on the SD

memory card appears.

Clip Management: Attaching Metadata to Clips

3 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer and press

the SET button.

Use this function to check loaded metadata settings.

4 While viewing metadata settings, use the cursor

buttons to move the cursor to the setting you want to

change and press the SET button.

The on-screen keyboard appears. Make the required

changes.

➝For details, refer to “Using the On-screen Keyboard”

(page 33).

5 Press EXIT to exit the metadata confirmation screen.

Deleting Metadata

Use the following procedure to delete metadata stored in this unit.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

Clip Management

3 Use the cursor buttons to select [META DATA] –

[INITIALIZE] and press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• Use the cursor buttons to select a metadata item and press the

SET button to view the information.

USER CLIP NAME:

CREATOR: Creator

LAST UPDATE

PERSON:

SHOOT: The person who shot

PLACE NAME: Shooting location

SCENARIO: PROGRAM NAME, SCENE NO.,

NEWS: Name of the reporter, purpose of

MEMO: Name of the person who recorded

Name of user clip

The person who last updated the

data

TAKE NO.

data collection, target of data

collection

the text memo and text memo data

4 Select [YES] in the confirmation screen and press

the SET button.

This deletes the metadata.

5 Press the MENU button to end processing.

Recording Clips Containing Metadata

This procedure attaches the loaded metadata to clip that is

recorded.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [META DATA] –

[RECORD].

• Press the EXIT or SET button after confirming to close the window.

• Select [OK] after completing all changes.

Clip Management: Attaching Metadata to Clips

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.

◆ NOTE:

• When [OFF] is selected in step 4, no metadata is attached to the

clip.

Clip Management: Attaching Metadata to Clips

Formatting P2 Cards

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[FORMAT] – [SLOTn] (the number of the P2 card slot

containing the card to format) and press the SET

button.

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.

5 Press the SET button when the completion message

appears.

◆ NOTE:

• Repeat the procedures in steps 3 to 5 to format P2 cards in other

P2 card slots or SD memory cards.

6 Press the MENU button to end processing.

Clip Management: Formatting P2 Cards

Checking Card Status

Use the following procedure to display P2 card slot status and P2 card usage 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] – [P2 CARD CAP].

4 Use the cursor buttons to select an item and press

the SET button.

REMAIN: Remaining capacity indication (initial value)

USED: Used capacity indication

MEMO: An underlined setting indicates a factory preset

value.

5 Press the MENU button to end processing.

Clip Management: Checking Card Status

Displaying Card Status Information

After completing the settings described on the previous page,

you can use the procedure described below to check the

status of P2 cards in P2 card slots.

1 Open the thumbnail screen.

1) Write protect mark

A write-protected P2 card is indicated by the mark

displayed here.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [PROPERTY] –

[CARD STATUS] and press the SET button to

display P2 card status.

2)1)

2) P2 card status

The remaining free memory on the P2 card is

displayed here in the form of a bar meter and a

percentage value.

Memory used on the P2 card is also displayed in the

form of a bar meter and a percentage value.

The following status information may also appear

depending on card status.

FORMAT ERROR: An unformatted P2 card is

inserted.

NOT SUPPORTED: This unit does not support the

inserted card.

NO CARD: No P2 card has been inserted.

3) P2 card remaining memory (or memory used)/total

memory

Indicates P2 card remaining free memory (or memory

used)/total memory in time left in minutes. Fractions of

a minute are rounded off on the display so that the sum

total of the remaining memory available for recording

on each P2 card may not tally with the figure for the

total memory.

Clip Management

4) Slot remaining memory (or memory used) total

The figure obtained by totaling the remaining free

memory on the six P2 slots is shown here.

◆ NOTE:

• Free space of write-protected P2 cards is not included in

the free space total.

5) Detailed P2 card status

Select the slot of the P2 card whose status you want to

check and press the SET button to view the P2 card

model number and other detailed information.

Press the SET or EXIT button again to close the

detailed information screen.

Clip Management: Checking Card Status

6) Card warning messages

This warning appears when the following P2 cards are

inserted.

[RUN DOWN CARD]

The card has been overwritten the maximum number

of times.

[DIR ENTRY NG CARD]

Directory structure does not conform to standard

specifications.

Use Detailed P2 Card Status for more information.

4 Press the EXIT button to end processing.

Clip Management: Checking Card Status

Using Play List

Play List Function

The play list function allows you to create lists (play lists) that

play them back in list order. List editing is fast and efficient

since no actual data is involved.

In normal playback, playback starts from the starting point

and goes on until the last clip.

P2 card 1

P2 card 2

Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3-1

Current position Continuous playbac

Clip 3-2 Clip 4 Clip 5

Continuous playback

In a play list playback, the user first creates a play list that

defines the IN points (start position) and OUT points (end

position) of the clip segments that should be played. The

subsequent play list playback will play only the sections

specified on the play list as a single continuous section.

P2 card 1

P2 card 2

Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3-1

Event A

OUT IN OUT

Clip 3-2 Clip 4 Clip 5

Event B

Event C

OUT

• Do not use and register multiple copies of a clip at the same time

since that may result in incorrect recognition.

Using Play List

Event CEvent BEvent A

Continuously played as specified

by the play list (When started from event A)

Play list playback

◆ NOTE:

• The play list function is accessed by opening the play list screen

(press the PLAY LIST button to turn it on).

• The play list is stored in the play list area of memory in this unit and

can always be accessed from the play list screen. Play list can also

be stored on a P2 card. To save the voice-over audio data to the

same P2 card as the play list, first save the play list to a P2 card.

• The processing activities entered on each line in the play list screen

to run the play list are called events.

• During play list playback, only formats set as edit formats can be

played and registered.

• Do not add a 24PN clip created in non-linear editing to a play list.

Editing points may not be registered correctly.

• The play list stores the playback volume set during audio overwriting

and uses this volume setting during playback. For this reason, the

sound volume cannot be adjusted during play list playback.

Using Play List: Play List Function

Play List Screen Names and Functions

1011

12 17

13 14

1. Display status

The following type of event screens are displayed.

PLAYLIST: Event list

EVENT PROPERTY: Detailed event information

P2 / USED: Media information (amount of

space used)

P2 / REMAIN: Media information (amount of

free space)

2. Play list

The play list shows a list of events. Up to 100 events

(up to 100 audio events can also be added). The

current cursor position is shown by a yellow frame.

The selected event is shown by blue characters.

The overwrite edit mode uses orange to indicate

unfinalized status.

NO: Event serial number

TOTAL: Total time from event 01

TC IN: Time code at IN point

TC OUT: Time code at OUT point

DURATION: Event length

A SPLIT: Split amount at audio IN point

A CH: Indicates channel status after editing

channels using the EDIT AUDIO CH

menu.

– No change

EDITED: Channels have been

edited

NONE: No corresponding

channels

16 876155

SLOT: Number of P2 card slot with card

storing event clip

The number of the first and subsequent events that

cannot be played back are indicated in red.

Play lists created on the AJ-SPD850 can be loaded but

not edited. The file name is indicated in gray.

3. Total play list time

Indicates the total play time of all events.

4. Time line display

The events appear in the time line around the event at

the cursor position. Use the TRIM+/– button to zoom in

(right) and to zoom out (left).

VIDEO: Video time line

AUDIO: Audio time line

1 2 3 4: Channel numbers for

channels other than EXTRA

audio

EXTRA EXTRA audio time line

1 2 3 4: Channel numbers set using

setup menu No.792 (A DUB

CH) in the SETUP menu.

5. Record mode

6. System format

➝Refer to “Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions”

(page 43).

Using Play List: Play List Function

7. Filename

Shows the number of the P2 card slot where the

current play list is stored and its filename.

P2 card slot number: Filename

P2 cards slot and file name

are displayed in white:

Filename is gray: The file can be loaded

P2 card slot number is red: The card storing the

Normal

but not edited. To edit

such a file, store it on a

P2 card to enable

editing.

saved file is not

inserted.

The file stored on a P2

card cannot be found.

8. Start TC

Displays the start time code value for changing the

time code during playback.

9. REMAIN(EXTRA)

Indicates the remaining time available for voice-over

recording.

A play list not saved to a P2 card is indicated in gray

and has no time indication.

10.P2 card slot status

Displays P2 card and USB hard disk status.

➝Refer to “Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions”

(page 43).

INSERT: Insert edit mode

Adds and edits events.

OVERWRITE: Overwrite mode

Overwrites the track set by the INPUT

TRACK menu at the designated

position in the play list.

14.Overwrite track indication

Indicates INPUT menu settings in overwrite edit mode.

V: Overwrites VIDEO and AUDIO.

EX: Overwrites EXTRA

V EX: Overwrites VIDEO, AUDIO and

EXTRA.

15.Source IN/OUT points

Indicates source (player) IN point, OUT point, TC and

thumbnails. Items that are not registered are hidden.

16.Duration indication

Shows the length of events for which overwrite edit is

in unfinalized status.

17.Playback location

Indicates the current playback location by (yellow).

Next playback starts from this location.

18.Scale indication

Indicates the timeline scale. The time for one

graduation is indicated on the left.

Using Play List

11.Play list IN and OUT point indication

Indicates the IN and OUT points of the play list

(recorder) in (green) and 5 (pink), respectively

during overwrite mode. The indicators do not appear if

no IN/OUT points is registered. When the IN and OUT

points of the play list is not registered (not yet finalized,

for example), 5 (gray) is used.

12.Event IN/OUT point thumbnail

Indicates the thumbnails at the event IN/OUT points.

This indication appears only when there is enough

space in the timeline.

13.INSERT mode

Indicates currently set insert mode (selected by the

[SETTING] – [INSERT MODE] menu).

19.PLAYLIST NAME

Names can be attached and to play lists and the name

can be displayed.

Using Play List: Play List Function

Buttons Used in Play List Operations

23 20,21

4 5 6 7,8 9 10 11,12

18,19

1617

CONTROL

REMOTE LOCAL

1 3

UNITY

2 4

UNITY

∞

CH 2/4

1/3

1. PLAY LIST button

Press to switch to play list mode. This button lights in

the play list mode.

In the stop mode or when thumbnails are displayed,

press this button to open the play list screen.

To exit the play list mode, press this button (which is

lit), the light goes out and the stop mode reappears.

You cannot switch to the PLAY LIST mode from the

USB mode.

2. SET/MULTI SEL button

Use to make single or multiple selections. First press

the SET button to select an event. Then move the

cursor and hold down the SHIFT button while pressing

this button to select all events from the first selected

event to the event at the cursor position.

Characters for the selected event are highlighted in

blue.

3. EXIT/CANCEL button

• EXIT button

This button performs the same function as EXIT in a

menu display.

• CANCEL button

To cancel all selected events and release items in

unfinalized status in the overwrite edit mode, hold

down the SHIFT button and press the EXIT button.

4. ▲▼ b a Cursor buttons

In the play list, press this button to move the play list

and time line pointer location.

Use the right and left buttons to move the timeline

horizontally. Use the up and down buttons to move the

event list up and down.

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the 4/5

buttons to move the cursor to the beginning or end of

an EVENT.

5. MENU/DIAG button

Press to open the MENU, press again to close it and

return to the previous screen.

6. IN button

Pressing the IN button will show the time code value for

the IN point currently set. (In the playback screen)

Using Play List: Play List Function

10.SHIFT + 6.IN buttons

In the overwrite edit mode, hold down the SHIFT button

and press the IN button to change the P IN (player)

and R IN (recorder) points. Each press of the button

changes the indication between P IN ➝ R IN ➝ OFF.

Use the 12.TRIM +/– button to change the time code as

necessary. Press 7. [ENTRY] (or SET) button to finalize

all changes. (When the play list is displayed in

overwrite edit mode.)

6.IN + 9.OUT buttons

Pressing the IN and OUT buttons simultaneously will

show the duration between the IN and OUT points. If

an OUT point has not been registered, it will show the

duration up to the current location. (In the playback

screen)

10.SHIFT + 6.IN + 9.OUT buttons

Holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the IN

and OUT buttons will show the total time (TOTAL

DURATION) for all events. (In the playback screen)

For details on other operations, refer to the

descriptions of 7. ENTRY button, 12. TRIM+ / – button,

17. RESET button and 19. GO TO button.

button and press the ENTRY button and the beginning

of the clip at the cursor position in the play list

becomes the IN point and its end point becomes the

OUT point.

9. OUT button

Pressing the OUT button will show the time code value

for the registered point. (In the playback screen)

10.SHIFT + 9.OUT buttons

In the overwrite edit mode, hold down the SHIFT button

and press the OUT button to change the P OUT

(player) and R OUT (recorder) points. Each press of

the button changes the indication between P OUT ➝ R

OUT ➝ OFF. Use the 12. TRIM +/– button to change

the time code as necessary. Press 2.SET or 7.ENTRY

after completing all changes. (When the play list is

displayed in overwrite edit mode)

For details on other operations, refer to the

descriptions of 7. ENTRY button, 12. TRIM+ / – button,

17. RESET button and 19. GO TO button.

10.SHIFT button

Using Play List

7. ENTRY button

7.ENTRY + 6.IN / 9.OUT buttons

During insert editing in the insert mode, hold down the

ENTRY button and press the IN or OUT button where you

want to register an IN or OUT point in the event

registration/revision mode (and the EVENT button is on or

flashes). When an OUT point has been registered in a

new event, it automatically becomes possible to register

a new event (auto event increment function).

Registering an OUT point but no IN point in a clip

automatically makes the beginning of that clip the IN

point.

In overwrite editing, selecting three of the four IN and OUT

points in a play list and in an overwriting video will register

the event as an unfinalized event.

The playback location can be registered as an IN or OUT

point also in the play list.

7.ENTRY + 22.SPLIT buttons

Use these buttons for splitting audio. In the event

down the SPLIT button and press the ENTRY button.

The location where the button was pressed will

become the audio split IN point.

11.+ / – button

In the play list, press this button to zoom in (+) or zoom

out (–) the time line.

12.TRIM + / – buttons

Use these functions to change play list events. Select

the event you want to change in the play list, hold down

the IN, OUT and SPLIT buttons and press the TRIM+/–

button to change the color of the IN, OUT and SPLIT

points. Use this button to increment (+) and decrement

(–) the IN, OUT or SPLIT point one frame at a time. Then

press ENTRY to return to the original color and apply

the change.

◆ NOTE:

• At a 24PN frame rate, the frame rate can be changed in

multiples of 4 frames.

13.UNITY/VAR/channel select switches and audio

playback level controls

• Use to select playback signal channels and perform level

control during audio level adjustment and voice-overs.

8. CLIP ➝ LIST button

Use this button to import a clip selected in the

thumbnail screen into the play list. Select a clip in a

thumbnail display (multiple clips can be selected) and

switch to the play list display. Hold down the SHIFT

◆ NOTE:

• Levels are not adjusted during play list playback.

Using Play List: Play List Function

14.A. DUB button

Use to make voice-overs and to copy to EXTRA.

➝For details, refer to “Simplified Voice-Over” (page

95).

15.STILL/PAUSE button

16.REVIEW button

To review all events at the cursor position, hold down

the SHIFT button and press the PLAY button. Playback

starts 3 s before the IN point and stops 1 s after the

OUT point.

Any unfinalized events are also previewed in the

overwrite edit mode regardless of cursor location.

Thus all unfinalized events are played back.

17.RESET button

17.RESET + 6.IN / 9.OUT / 22.SPLIT buttons

In the event register/edit screen or in the overwrite edit

player/recorder screen, hold down the IN, OUT or

SPLIT button and press the RESET button to delete the

IN, OUT or SPLIT point of the selected event. (The

SPLIT point is available also in the play list.) Pressing

the RESET button when trimming R IN/OUT or P IN/

OUT point (SHIFT + IN/OUT) deletes the registered

points.

10.SHIFT + 17.RESET buttons

In the play list screen, hold down the SHIFT button and

press the RESET button to create a new play list file

(fulfils the same function as [FILE] – [NEW]).

In the overwrite edit mode, the playback location (▼ in

yellow) can be moved to the IN or OUT point of an

event at the cursor location in the play list.

20.DELETE button

Use this button to delete events when the play list is

displayed. Place the cursor on the event you want to

delete and press the SET button to select it. Then hold

down the SHIFT button and press the INSERT button to

delete the selected event.

21.INSERT button

Insert editing in the insert mode allows you to enter

new events between existing play list events. Place the

cursor on the event you want to insert and press this

button to engage the event register mode and insert

the event while viewing the video of the event. During

overwrite editing in the insert mode, you can select the

overwriting segment while viewing the video of

overwriting event (player side).

Press this button again or the EVENT button to return to

the play list screen.

22.SPLIT button

10.SHIFT + 22.SPLIT buttons

Holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the

SPLIT button in the play list displays detailed event

information at the cursor.

For details on other operations, refer to the description

of 7. ENTRY button, 12. TRIM+ / – button and 17.

RESET button.

18.MOVE button

Use this function to move an event to another line while

the play list is displayed. Use the SET button to select

an event you want to move when the play list is

displayed. Then move the cursor to the line you want to

move the event to and press this button to move the

selected event to the location right before the cursor.

19.GO TO button

19.GO TO + 6.IN / 9.OUT / 22.SPLIT buttons

Use these buttons in the event register/edit screen and

in the overwrite edit player/recorder screen (the

EVENT button blinks) to locate the IN, OUT and SPLIT

points. During normal playback, still playback and

other playback operations, hold down the IN (OUT or

SPLIT) button and press the GO TO button to move to

the IN (OUT or SPLIT) point and resume playback from

there.

Using Play List: Play List Function

23.EVENT button

Use to open the event register/edit mode when the

play list is displayed. At this time the screen shows

video.

24.REC button

Use the REC button in the overwrite edit mode to

finalize any unfinalized events. When there are no

overwritten unfinalized events, the event at the cursor

can be turned into an overwritten unfinalized event

(recalled).

Stop Mode Setup

You can set whether pressing the STOP button during

play list playback should return you to the play list after

playback or not. Use the following procedure to make the

desired setting.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [SETTING] –

[STOP MODE].

4 Select [RETURN] or [STAY] and press the SET

button.

Using Play List

RETURN: A return is made to the play list screen

when the STOP is pressed (or when

an automatic stop occurs at the start or

end of all events). The cursor position

moves to the event where the button was

pressed.

STAY: A return to the play list screen is not

made and a still picture is output when

the STOP button is pressed (or when

an automatic stop occurs at the start or

end of all events).

To return to the event list after making

this setting, press the PLAY LIST button

or the EXIT button.

5 Press the MENU button to end setup.

◆ NOTE:

• STAY is the recommended setting during playback of a

play list from an external controller or other device

connected to the remote control connector.

Using Play List: Play List Function

Creating Play Lists

The workflow for creating a play list is given below. A play list can be up to 24 hours long.

Preparing new play lists

↓

Registering events and adding existing play lists

↓

Saving play lists

Preparing New Play Lists

This section describes how to delete a play list stored in the

play list area of this unit and how to prepare a new play list.

1 Select an edit format in the setup menu.

•Select an edit format. The unit will then be able to play

back only the selected format.

•Select playback channels for added audio.

◆ NOTE:

The settings in the following setup menus and play list menu

determine the edit format.

• 25 SYSTEM FREQ (➝Refer to page 119.)

• 020 SYS FORMAT (➝Refer to page 121.)

• 024 REC FMT(SD) (➝Refer to page 121.)

• 025 REC FMT (HD) (➝Refer to page 121.)

• 026 PLY LST FMT (➝Refer to page 122.)

*1 The following setup menu determines voice over settings only

when an AJ-YBX200G AVC-Intra codec board (optional

board) is installed.

• 792 A DUB CH (➝Refer to page 137.)

• 793 A DUB PB MIX (➝Refer to page 137.)

2 Open the play list screen.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [SETTING] –

[INSERT MODE] and press the SET button.

This selects INSERT and engages the insert edit mode.

5 Use the cursor buttons to choose [FILE] – [NEW].

◆ NOTE:

Holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the RESET button

performs the same function as [FILE] – [NEW].

6 Select [YES] and press the SET button.

This deletes the open play list and displays a new play list

without any events.

◆ NOTE:

• Be sure to choose [FILE] – [NEW] after changing the edit format

in the setup menu. Otherwise the edit format does not change.

Using Play List: Creating Play Lists

Audio Channel Replacement During

Registering Events for Selected

Editing

Follow the steps below to replace audio channels after event

registration.

1 Select one or multiple events whose channels you

want to replace in the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button, use the cursor buttons to

choose [SETTING] – [AUDIO CH] and press the SET

button.

3 Select the channels that will be replaced.

Example: Make the following registration to switch CH1

and CH2 locations.

[AUDIO CH]-[CH1]=CH2

[CH2]=CH1

[CH3]=CH3

[CH4]=CH4

◆ NOTE:

• Select [SETTING] – [AUDIO CH] – [RESET] to return channel

settings to their factory defaults.

Clips

Use the following procedure to add selected clips to the play

list. This operation registers the start of a clip as the IN point

and its end as the OUT point.

1 Select the clip you want to register in the play list from

the thumbnail screen.

Using Play List

2 Open the play list screen.

4 Press the MENU button, use the cursor buttons to

choose [OPERATION] – [EDIT AUDIO CH] and

press the SET button.

Then select [YES] to switch channel locations.

◆ NOTE:

• A channel switch is indicated by “EDITED” in the A CH field. The

status after the switch also shows up in the event property.

➝ For details, refer to “Viewing Event Information” (page 98).

3 Use the cursor buttons to select the location where

you want to add the clip.

4 Press the MENU button.

5 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[APPEND SELECTED CLIP].

Using Play List: Creating Play Lists

6 Press the SET button.

This registers an event where the start of the clip is the IN

point and its end is the OUT point.

◆ NOTE:

• When the selected clip has a different format from that of the

current play list, an error occurs and the clip cannot be

registered.

• In the play list screen, you can also hold down the SHIFT button

and press the ENTRY button to add a clip as an event.

• When added events exceed 100, no more events can be

added.

Registering Events From Video

You can specify an IN point and OUT point while playing back

a video and register this as an event.

➝For details, refer to “Changing Event IN and OUT Points”

(page 81).

5 Register an IN point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location to start an event. Then hold down the IN button

and press the ENTRY button.

6 Register an OUT point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location to end an event. Then hold down the OUT button

and press the ENTRY button.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 as necessary to register other

events.

8 Press the EVENT button to end registration.

The INSERT button will also terminate registration.

◆ NOTE:

• Set the IN point and OUT point so that the resulting event has a

duration of at least 10 frames. If a shorter events are registered

in succession, playback may not be made correctly.

• If the event following the event where the cursor is located has

not been registered, the auto event increment function will

increment the event number by one.

• If a registered event spans multiple clips, the events are

registered separately.

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1 Open the play list screen.

2 Enter the insert edit mode.

Press the MENU button, use the cursor buttons to select

[SETTING] – [INSERT MODE], and press the SET button.

Move the cursor to [INSERT] and then press the SET

button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor where you

want to insert an event or in a line where no event is

registered.

4 Press the INSERT button.

This activates the event register mode.

On the line with no event registered, the EVENT button can

be used to enter the event register mode, regardless of the

insert mode setting. On the line with an event registered,

pressing the EVENT button engages the event edit mode,

regardless of the insert mode setting.

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00:00:01:00

CLIP1 CLIP2

EVENT

EVENT1

• The registered content will be neglected if the unit is turned off

during registration of an event from video.

• If the IN and OUT points become reversed, the beginning of the

clip is registered as the IN point.

EVENT2

OUT

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Using Play List: Creating Play Lists

Importing and Adding to Existing Play List Files

This section describes how to import play lists stored on a P2

card and how to add an event at the cursor location.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to choose the location where

you want to insert the event.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [FILE] –

[APPEND].

◆ NOTE:

• You cannot import a play list file whose format differs from the

format of the current play list.

• If the number of selected events exceeds 100, the events that

exceed the limit will not be imported.

• Press the right cursor button (a) in the file import screen to view

the playlist name. Press the left cursor button (b) to view file

names.

Using Play List

5 Use the cursor buttons to select the number of the P2

card slot containing the play list you want to import

and press the SET button.

6 Select a file in the file import screen and press the

SET button.

The specified play list event is added at the cursor

location.

Using Play List: Creating Play Lists

Saving Play Lists

Naming Play Lists Saving a Play List to a P2 Card

Use the steps below to name play lists.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[CHANGE PLAYLIST NAME] and press the SET

button.

Use the steps below to save a play list stored by the unit in the

play list area of memory to a P2 card.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [FILE] – [SAVE

AS].

4 Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name and

press OK.

5 Close the menu and register the name in PLAYLIST

NAME.

◆ NOTE:

• The file name must be saved using [FILE] – [SAVE] or [FILE] –

[SAVE AS].

4 Use the cursor buttons to select the number of the P2

card slot that will store the file and press the SET

button

5 Check the file name in the save file screen, choose

[YES] and press the SET button.

This saves the play list.

Using Play List: Saving Play Lists

◆ NOTE:

• The filename is automatically generated and cannot be

changed. Changing the filename on a PC will make it impossible

to load.

• Updated play list files cannot be loaded by older versions or

devices. Store old versions of the play list in the unit before using

them. They cannot be edited in the form they are loaded.

Using Play List

Using Play List: Saving Play Lists

Editing Play Lists

Play lists can be edited in a number of different ways.

Opening an Existing Play List File

Open the play list screen to view the play list in the play list

area of memory in this unit.

The procedure below describes how to load a play list stored

on a P2 card or SD memory card to replace the play list in the

play list area of memory in this unit.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [FILE] – [OPEN].

4 Use the cursor buttons to select the number of the P2

card slot or [SD CARD] containing the play list you

want to import and press the SET button.

6 Select [YES] in the confirmation screen and press

the SET button

The play list is now loaded.

◆ NOTE:

• If a play list file that contains more than 100 events is opened,

the event data exceeding 100 is not imported and the play list

becomed a read-only file.

• Play lists created on the AJ-SPD850 cannot be directly edited

on this unit and open as read-only files. To edit such play lists,

save them on this unit.

• In the file import screen, press the right cursor button (a) to view

the play list name. Press the left cursor button (b) to view file

names.

5 Select the file to import in the file import screen and

press the SET button.

Using Play List: Editing Play Lists

Changing Event IN and OUT Points

You can change the IN and OUT points for a play list event

during video playback.

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1 Open the play list screen.

2 Select the event you want to change.

3 Press the EVENT button.

This activates the event edit mode.

4 Register a new IN point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location to start an event. Then hold down the IN button

and press the ENTRY button.

5 Register a new OUT point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location to end an event. Then hold down the OUT button

and press the ENTRY button.

Press the EVENT button to end the change operation.

◆ NOTE:

• Steps 4 and 5 can be handled as alternatives, you do not have

to carry out both steps.

• If the new IN point comes after an already registered OUT point,

the existing OUT point will be reset. A return to the play list

screen will show that the OUT point has automatically been

changed to the end of the clip.

• If the new OUT point comes before an already registered IN

point, a return to the play list will show that the IN point of that

clip has automatically been changed and registered at the

beginning of the clip.

• An event with a voice-over cannot be modified. Delete the voice-

over before modifying the event.

• The changed content will be neglected if the unit is turned off

during change of an event from video.

Using Play List

Trimming Events

You can change IN and OUT points for events in frame

increments (in 4-frame increments at 24PN).

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1 Open the play list screen.

2 Select the event you want to change.

3 Use the cursor buttons to change the IN point.

Hold down the IN button and press the TRIM+ button or

the TRIM– button. The IN point is incremented or

decremented in frame increments (in 4-frame increments

at 24PN).

Press the ENTRY button to finalize.

4 Change the OUT point.

Hold down the OUT button and press the TRIM+ button or

the TRIM– button. The OUT point is incremented or

decremented in frame increments (in 4-frame increments

at 24PN).

Press the ENTRY button to finalize.

5 Change the SPLIT point

Hold down the SPLIT button and press the TRIM+ or the

TRIM– button. The split point is incremented or

decremented in frame increments (in 4-frame increments

at 24PN).

Press the ENTRY button to finalize.

Using Play List: Editing Play Lists

◆ NOTE:

• Pressing the following buttons will also finalize a change.

- Pressing the cursor buttons.

- Pressing the SET button.

• Performing any of the following operations will discard the

changes and make you return to the play list screen.

- Pressing the EXIT button.

- Holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the EXIT button.

- Pressing the PLAY LIST button.

Changing Event Order

• You cannot make changes that go beyond the start and end

points of a clip.

• You cannot make changes that reverse the IN and OUT point

locations.

• An event with an EXTRA track cannot be modified. Delete the

EXTRA track before modifying the event.

• The IN, OUT and SPLIT buttons allow you to use the TRIM+/–

button for trimming in the event register screen when the time

code is displayed.

You can move and change the order of play list events.

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1 Open the play list screen.

2 Select the event you want to move and press the

SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• To quickly select successive lines

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SET button (MULTI

SEL) to select all events from the previous time the SET button

was pressed and up to the cursor location where the MULTI SEL

button was pressed.

• To cancel a selection

Place the cursor on a selected event and press the SET button

to cancel the selection.

• To cancel all selections

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the EXIT button

(CANCEL) to cancel all selected lines.

3 Use the cursor buttons to select a destination.

4 Hold down the SHIFT button and press the GO TO

button.

The event is selected and appears in blue. This procedure

can be repeated as necessary to select multiple events.

Using Play List: Editing Play Lists

The selected event moves to the location right before the

cursor and the events at the cursor location move

downwards.

◆ NOTE:

• It is not possible to move only the event if that event contains an

EXTRA track. Move the event and the EXTRA track.

Deleting Events

You can use the following procedure to delete events in the

play list.

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1 Open the play list screen.

2 Select the event to delete and press the SET button.

The event is selected and appears in blue. This procedure

can be repeated as necessary to select multiple events.

• It is not possible to delete only the event if that event contains an

EXTRA track. Delete the EXTRA track before deleting the event,

or delete the event and the EXTRA track.

• If there is an EXTRA event that span multiple events, and when

events beyond a certain event in a play list are no longer

needed, use the following steps to delete such events.

1. Move to the events you want to delete.

2. Press the A. DUB button to copy audio to the EXTRA track.

3. Since the events become separated from the copied portion,

select the latter part of the EXTRA event and delete it.

4. Select the events and delete them.

To Delete All Events

The OPERATION menu allows you to delete all events.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[DELETE ALL EVENT].

4 Press the SET button.

Using Play List

◆ NOTE:

• To quickly select successive lines, hold down the SHIFT button

and press the SET button (MULTI SEL) to select all events from

the previous time the SET button was pressed and up to the

cursor location where the MULTI SEL button was pressed.

• To cancel a selection

Place the cursor on a selected event and press the SET button

to cancel the selection.

• To cancel all selections

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the EXIT button

(CANCEL) to cancel all selected lines.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [OPERATION] –

[DELETE SELECTED EVENT].

5 Press the SET button.

6 Select [YES] in the delete confirmation screen and

press the SET button.

This deletes all selected events.

5 Select [YES] in the delete confirmation screen and

press the SET button.

This deletes all play list events.

◆ NOTE:

• You can also delete a selected event in step 3 by holding down

the SHIFT button and pressing the INSERT button (DELETE).

Using Play List: Editing Play Lists

Saving Events

While editing a loaded play list file or the play list file has been

saved using [FILE] – [SAVE AS], the file can subsequently be

saved using the following procedure.

Use [SAVE AS] for the first save operation.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [FILE] – [SAVE].

4 Press the SET button.

5 Select [YES] in the confirmation screen and press

the SET button.

This saves the play list.

Using Play List: Editing Play Lists

Deleting Play Lists

Use the following procedure to delete a play list stored on a

P2 card.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cross cursor buttons to choose [FILE] -

[DELETE].

4 Use the cross cursor buttons to select the number of

the P2 card slot that stores the play list to be deleted

and press the SET button.

5 Select the play list to be deleted and press the SET

button.

The selected play list appears in yellow. This procedure

can be repeated as necessary to select multiple play lists.

6 Press the SHIFT and INSERT buttons

simultaneously, select [YES] and press the SET

button.

Using Play List

This deletes the play list.

◆ NOTE:

• To quickly select successive files

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SET button (MULTI SEL)

to select all files from the first file selected with the SET button to the

file at the cursor location selected with the MULTI SEL button.

• To cancel a selection

Place the cursor on a selected file and press the SET button to

cancel the selection.

• To cancel all selections

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the EXIT button (CANCEL)

to cancel all selected files.

Using Play List: Deleting Play Lists

Overwrite Editing of Play Lists

When an event is registered, an event can be overwritten on video and audio, or on EXTRA track. Overwrite editing is performed

by specifying the IN and OUT points of the event that will be overwritten (recorder side) and the event that will overwrite it (player

side). Switching channels and audio level adjustments are available in an overwrite edit.

R IN

P IN

R OUT

Source

VIDEO AUDIO

1234

EXTRA

1234

1 1

Events that are overwritten (recorder) IN point: R IN OUT point: R OUT Overwrite events (source/player) IN point: P IN OUT point: P OUT

R IN

R OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

1234

EXTRA

1234

2 2

1 1

Video of event 2 overwrites video of event 1

Audio of event 2 overwrites audio of event 1

VIDEO

AUDIO

1234

EXTRA

1234

R IN

R OUT

R IN

R OUT

1 1

VIDEO

AUDIO

1234

EXTRA

1234

2 2

1 1

Audio and video of event 2 overwrites audio and video of event 1

◆ NOTE:

This edit function uses the play list as a recorder. In the overwrite mode, press the INSERT button and locate video and audio for overwriting

from clips that match the play list format. Using selected audio and video as a source/player, register IN and OUT points on both the recorder

and source/player.

Preparing for Event Overwriting

• Use the overwrite edit mode with REPLACE TC enabled.

Engaging Overwrite Mode

Set the overwrite mode from the menu.

If REPLACE TC is disabled, the time code value of the play list will

take on the value of the time code of the overwriting event with the

result that the registered time code will differ from time code after

registration.

1 Press the MENU button and use the cursor buttons

to choose [SETTING] – [INSERT MODE].

2 Press the SET button, choose [OVERWRITE] and

press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• The insert edit mode is the default setting.

• Activating auto entry will automatically register the OUT point (R

OUT) registered in the play list as the IN point (R IN) of the next

event.

1. Press the MENU button and use the cursor buttons to choose

[SETTING] – [AUTO ENTRY].

2. Press the SET button, choose [ON] and press the SET button.

Using Play List: Overwrite Editing of Play Lists

Setting Tracks for Overwriting

Select tracks to overwrite. When V is selected, audio on the

channel other than that selected by video and EXTRA is

overwritten. When VIDEO and EXTRA TRACK are selected, all

audio and video tracks are overwritten.

1 Press the MENU button and use the cursor buttons

to choose [SETTING] – [INPUT TRACK].

2 Press the SET button, choose [VIDEO], [EXTRA

Copying Event Audio to EXTRA track

Use the steps below to copy audio registered to an event to

an EXTRA track.

1 Move the cursor to the event you want to copy.

2 Press the A.DUB button to copy event audio on the

EXTRA track.

AUDIO], and select desired tracks. Then press the

SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• You can also use the INPUT SELECT AUDIO and VIDEO buttons to

select INPUT TRACKS.

• Overwriting takes place only when VIDEO or EXTRA AUDIO is

selected.

• In overwriting, you can use the AUDIO CH menu to switch audio

channel location in overwriting.

➝For details, refer to “Audio Channel Replacement During

Editing” (page 75).

Using Play List

◆ NOTE:

• Pressing the A-DUB button after selecting multiple events

simultaneously copies the events on the EXTRA track.

Selecting Write Location and Audio/Video to Import

Use the IN and OUT buttons to select the location (R IN/R

OUT) for inserting video from the play list and the location (P

IN/P OUT) for inserting the source video. As soon as three IN

and OUT points are defined the remaining point is

automatically determined and completes registration. When

both IN points are defined, the end of the source clip

automatically becomes the OUT point.

Registering the Overwrite Location

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Play back video to locate the overwrite location.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to play back

video.

3 Register an IN point.

Use the PLAY or STILL button to find a location to insert

audio and video. Then hold down the IN button and press

the ENTRY button.

4 Register an OUT point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to locate the end

of audio and video. Then hold down the OUT button and

press the ENTRY button.

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Using Play List: Overwrite Editing of Play Lists

5 Press STOP to return to the play list screen.

The registered IN and OUT points appear as R IN ▼

(green) and R OUT ▼ (pink) at the top of the timeline.

4 Press the EVENT button to return to the play list.

The registered IN and OUT point thumbnails and time

code appear as P IN and P OUT points below the timeline.

Registering Audio and Video for Importing

1 Find audio and video to import.

Press the INSERT button to find audio and video to import.

Find audio and video to import in all clips in the matching

format that will be played back.

2 Register an IN point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to find the start

location for audio and video insertion. Then hold down the

IN button and press the ENTRY button.

3 Register an OUT point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to locate the end

of audio and video. Then hold down the OUT button and

press the ENTRY button.

◆ NOTE:

• Pressing the INSERT button will also return you to the play list

screen.

• The IN and OUT buttons light when an event is registered and

pressing the IN and OUT buttons display the time code of the IN

and OUT points.

• Pressing the IN and OUT button simultaneously shows the

interval between the two points. If an OUT point is not

registered, it shows the duration from the IN point to the current

location.

• Holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the IN and OUT

buttons simultaneously will show the total time (TOTAL

DURATION) for all events.

• Holding down the IN (OUT) button and pressing the RESET

button will clear the registered point.

• Pressing the IN (OUT) + ENTRY buttons in the play list will

OUT).

• Pressing the IN (OUT) + GOTO buttons in the play list will move

the playback location to the IN (OUT) point of the event at the

cursor.

• The time code of the IN and OUT points of an EXTRA event

becomes the time code of the video at that location after

finalizing.

Temporary Registration and Revision of Events

When three IN and OUT points of the four IN and OUT points

of the player and recorder are specified, or both IN points are

specified, an event is created in unfinalized status. The event

is shown in orange.

Overwrite edited events in unfinalized status can be revised.

◆ NOTE:

• When only the two IN points are registered, the end of the clip

automatically becomes the P OUT point.

• When the fourth point is specified after specifying three points, the

registration point corresponding to the fourth point is automatically

cleared.

Using Play List: Overwrite Editing of Play Lists

Revising P IN/P OUT while Viewing Video

1 Press the INSERT button in the play list screen to

display video.

2 Press the IN (OUT) + GOTO buttons or operation

buttons and press the IN (OUT) + ENTRY buttons

where the revision will be made to reregister.

You can perform fine adjustment (trimming) by hold down

the IN (OUT) button and pressing the TRIM (+/–) button.

◆ NOTE:

• Holding down the IN (OUT) button and pressing the RESET

button will clear the registered point.

Revising R IN/R OUT while Viewing Video

1 Press the PLAY button in the play list screen to

display video.

2 Press the IN (OUT) + GOTO buttons or operation

buttons and press the IN (OUT) + ENTRY buttons

where the revision will be made to reregister.

You can perform fine adjustment (trimming) by hold down

the IN (OUT) button and pressing the TRIM (+/–) button.

2 The screen for revising IN/OUT points appears in P

IN (P OUT) ➝ R IN (R OUT) ➝ OFF order.

Using Play List

Revising in the Play List Screen

1 Hold down the SHIFT button in the play list screen

and press the IN (OUT) button.

Previewing and Adjusting Sound Volume

Use the following steps to preview overwritten area (in orange)

to check audio and video.

1 Hold down the SHIFT button and press the PLAY

button

Playback starts 3 seconds prior to the overwritten area

and 1 second after the area.

◆ NOTE:

• Press the STOP button to stop previewing.

• Overwrite edited events in unfinalized status (all events if more

than one) are played back regardless of pointer location.

• The sound can be adjusted only during a preview.

3 Press the TRIM+/– button to trim.

◆ NOTE:

• The RESET button clears registered points.

• Holding down the button enables fast-forwarding.

4 Press the ENTRY button to finalize the change.

Or press the SET button to finalize.

2 Use the playback volume to adjust playback level

during preview.

•The playback level is fixed at the level set during

preview.

•Review and play list playback plays back events at the

imported sound volume.

◆ NOTE:

• When there are multiple events, all events are played back at

the same sound volume.

• The same sound volume is used in an event and cannot be

changed.

Finalizing Overwrite Editing

Use the steps below to finalize overwrite edited events in

unfinalized status and return to normal event operation.

1 When there are any unfinalized events, press the

REC button.

2 This finalizes the event and changes the orange of

the unfinalized event to white.

◆ NOTE:

• When an event is not to be registered, clear the IN or OUT point

or use CANCEL (hold down the SHIFT button and press the EXIT

button) to clear all IN and OUT points.

• Exiting the play list by pressing the PLAYLIST button clears all

unfinalized events and all IN and OUT points.

• Use the following steps to change channel settings after

finalizing an event.

1. Select an event or multiple events to edit.

2. Choose [SETTING] – [AUDIO CH] from the menu to change

the channel setting.

3. Choose [OPERATION] – [EDIT AUDIO CH] from the menu.

4. Select YES.

The recalling method can also be used.

➝Refer to “Recalling Events” (page 90).

Using Play List: Overwrite Editing of Play Lists

Recalling Events

The IN and OUT points of a finalized event can be registered

again to allow editing at the same location. (Recall function)

1 Move the cursor to the event you want to recall.

2 Press the REC button.

3 Register the time code at the R IN/R OUT and P IN

points of the selected event to clear the finalized

status.

4 Revise the IN and OUT points as necessary, adjust

recording level, and set audio channels.

5 After revising, press the REC button to register the

event.

Using Play List: Overwrite Editing of Play Lists

Audio Split Editing

Use audio split to shift the audio IN point relative to the video IN point (audio IN point split). Note that audio channels cannot be

selected in this procedure. This function is performed on all channels together.

Play list example 1 Play list example 2

New play list event Preceding audio

4 4

57 5

5 5

6/A-

7 7

New play list event Delayed audio

4 4

5 5

6/A+

Silent segment

Using Play List

7 7

Using Play List: Audio Split Editing

Registering From Video

Use the following procedure to newly register an event

containing an audio split.

◆ NOTE:

• Refer to the “Adding and Registering Audio Split Point (Changing

Registered Point)” section to add an audio split to a registered

event.

• First set the insert mode to INSERT.

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◆ NOTE:

• In the split display, “–” indicates forward while “+” indicates

reverse direction.

• A split can be registered from the start of the original clip to the

event OUT point.

IN OUT

Play list

Video

Audio

Possible audio split range

• Set the IN point before the split point.

• A SPLIT where the audio precedes the video cannot be made

for an event whose IN point is at the start of the clip.

• When using the INSERT button to register a new event or using

the EVENT button in a final event to register an event, register a

SPLIT point before registering an OUT point as a new event will

otherwise be registered.

Clip A

Event 02Event 01

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to choose the location where

you want to add the event.

3 Press the INSERT button.

This activates the event register mode.

4 Register an IN point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location to start an event. Then hold down the IN button

and press the ENTRY button.

5 Register the audio split point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location for an audio SPLIT point. Then hold down the

SPLIT button and press the ENTRY button.

6 Register an OUT point

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location to end an event. Then hold down the OUT button

and press the ENTRY button.

7 Press the EVENT button to end registration.

The INSERT button will also terminate registration.

Using Play List: Audio Split Editing

Adding and Registering Audio Split Point (Changing Registered Point)

You can add an audio split to an event registered in the play

list and change the audio split point.

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Trimming the Audio Split Point

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the event where you

want to add (or change) an audio split point.

3 Press the EVENT button.

This activates the event edit mode.

4 Register the audio split point.

Use the operation buttons or search dial to look for a

location for an audio split point. Then hold down the SPLIT

button and press the ENTRY button.

5 Press the EVENT button to end registration.

◆ NOTE:

• Addition can take place even when the IN point is changed

before step 4 or the OUT point is changed after step 4.

Using Play List

You can change audio split points in frame increments (in 4-

frame increments at 24PN).

1 Open the play list screen.

3 Change the audio split point.

Hold down the SPLIT button and press the TRIM+ button

or the TRIM– button. The IN point is incremented or

decremented in frame increments (in 4-frame increments

at 24PN).

◆ NOTE:

• During trimming the split point is indicated in black numerals

against a yellow background in the event list display of the event

list split screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the event where you

want to change an audio split point.

Using Play List: Audio Split Editing

4 Press the ENTRY button to finalize the change.

◆ NOTE:

• Trimming cannot be performed beyond the start point of an

original clip.

• The IN, OUT and SPLIT buttons allow you to use the TRIM+/–

button for trimming in the event register screen when the time

code is displayed.

Cancelling an Audio Split Setting

Use the following procedure to cancel an audio split setting.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the event where you

want to cancel the split setting.

3 Hold down the SHIFT button and press the RESET

button.

This cancels the audio split setting.

◆ NOTE:

• Use the play list screen or the event register mode to cancel a

split setting.

• An audio split point is also cancelled by deleting the event IN

point or by moving to a different clip.

Using Play List: Audio Split Editing

Simplified Voice-Over

This function allows you to make voice-overs and give priority to the voice-over during playback. Recording is performed on

one or two channels. The channel input during recording can be mixed with the playback sound.

◆ NOTE:

• The voice-over data is written to the same card storing the play list.

Thus the play list must be saved before audio recording or an error

will be generated and recording cannot be performed.

• The maximum recording time is 720 minutes.

• The maximum number of voice-overs is 99.

Preparing for Voice-Over

Make the required settings in the related setup menu prior to

a voice over recording.

➝For details on settings, refer to “Setup” (page 115).

Selecting a Track for Recording

Select the voice-over track from one of the following tracks in

setup menu No. 792 (A DUB CH):

CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH1+2, CH3+4

◆ NOTE:

• Recording tracks can be selected when the play list does not

contain any voice-overs. When it does contain a voice-over,

subsequent voice-overs use the same recording track.

• Check the remaining time on the P2 card before saving the play list.

Otherwise there may not be enough time for the voice-over

recording. When the P2 becomes FULL, an error occurs and

recording cannot be started.

• Simplified voice over is not available when 24 or 60-24 is selected in

setup menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ.

Selecting Method for Connecting Audio IN and OUT Points

In setup menu No. 796 (A DUB FADE), select whether the

voice-over should be blended with the original audio using cut

or V-fade.

This setting is reflected to play list playback and edit copy.

➝Refer to “Playing Back the Play List” (page 101).

➝Refer to “Creating New Clips From the Play List (Edit Copy)”

(page 102).

◆ NOTE:

• When an audio is overwritten and added using cut to an audio

added by V-fade, V-fade will be applied to the connecting point.

Using Play List

Mixing Playback Sound

You can select whether to mix the playback sound during a

voice-over in setup menu No. 793 (A DUB PB MIX).

When mixing is selected, select the channels to mix in setup

subscreen.

The playback sound of the selected channels is mixed with A

DUB CH and recorded.

When there are multiple A DUB CH, make separate settings

for each.

◆ NOTE:

• In play list playback, playback level is set to UNITY fixed, or

registered recording level and cannot be changed. However, EE

audio while the A.DUB button is pressed and during A.DUB can be

adjusted.

• The playback level of short playback of voice-overs from still status

cannot be changed.

Setting Output Voice During A DUB

In setup menu No. 797 (A DUB MONI), select whether the

audio being recorded should be output during the voice-over.

Setup Example

Connect a microphone to analog CH2 and mix the

microphone input with CH2 playback audio and use cut

processing to record on CH2. Use headphones to listen to the

playback audio during recording.

Selecting recording tracks A DUB CH = CH2

Selecting mixing with playback

sound

Selecting audio connection A DUB FADE = CUT

During simultaneous A DUB

setting

Using Play List: Simplified Voice-Over

A DUB PB MIX = ON

CH2 MIX = CH2

A DUB MONI = OFF

◆ NOTE:

• Input a reference signal when mixing SDI input audio.

• IEEE1394 input audio cannot be used for voice-overs.

Voice-Over From Still Image Status

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1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the event where you

want to perform a voice-over.

3 Find the location for the voice-over.

Use the operation buttons or the search dial to find a

location for a voice-over and press STILL .

4 Press the A.DUB button.

This generates an A DUB PAUSE state while a still image

is output at the still location.

5 Press the STILL button.

Press the STILL button again. After a 2-second auto

reverse and a 2-second playback interval, sound

recording starts.

Use the VR (audio volume) controls as necessary to adjust

the playback sound level.

6 Press the STOP button to end the voice-over.

◆ NOTE:

• When the 24PN play list format is set in setup menu No. 026

(PLY LST FMT), the audio IN and OUT points are set in 4-frame

increments. If the recording starts or stops at some other points,

the IN and OUT points are automatically corrected within the

recording range.

Voice-Over From Playback Status

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the event where you

want to perform a voice-over.

3 Press the PLAY button to start playback at a

location before the voice-over.

4 Hold down the A.DUB button and press the PLAY

button at the voice-over location.

This starts the audio recording.

Use the VR (audio volume) controls as necessary to adjust

the playback sound level.

5 Press STOP button to end the voice-over.

◆ NOTE:

• When the 24PN play list format is set in setup menu No. 026

(PLY LST FMT), the audio IN and OUT points are set in 4-frame

increments. If the recording starts or stops at some other points,

the IN and OUT points are automatically corrected to fall within

the recording range.

Using Play List: Simplified Voice-Over

Displaying Voice-Over Events

The voice-over appears in the play list screen as shown below.

2 Select the event you want to change.

1) Play List

•The voice-over is added to the line after an event with an

audio start point.

•The “No.” column shows “EX*,” not an event number.

•The “SLOT” column shows P2 card slot numbers storing

audio data (same as P2 card slots storing the play list).

2) Timeline

•Extended tracks are indicated in the “EXTRA” part.

•Recorded channel numbers are also shown.

◆ NOTE:

• Use the TRIM button to zoom in (+) and zoom out (–).

• When a card with a voice-over is not inserted (and NONE is

indicated), play list files cannot be saved and EXTRA audio

event cannot be deleted.

Changing the Trimming of Audio Recording Location

This function allows you to adjust the location of a voice-over

in frame increments (at 24PN in 4-frame increments).

3 Use the following procedure to change offset and

duration.

A normal event

EXTRA

audio track

Change of

start

location:

Change of

end

location:

EXTRA

audio track

EXTRA

audio track

Hold down the IN button and press the

TRIM+ button or the TRIM– button. The

start location is incremented or

decremented in frame increments (in 4-

frame increments at 24PN).

Hold down the OUT button and press the

TRIM+ button or the TRIM– button. The

OUT point is incremented or decremented

in frame increments (in 4-frame

increments at 24PN).

Change of OUT+ TRIM duration

Change of IN + TRIM audio start location

4 Press the ENTRY button to finalize the change.

Using Play List

1 Open the play list screen.

◆ NOTE:

• Except for the ENTRY button, you can also use the SET button

or move the cursor with the cursor buttons to finalize a change.

Using Play List: Simplified Voice-Over

Viewing Event Information

Indicating Event Property

You can use this function to view and confirm miscellaneous

event information.

2,4 3

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the event that you

want information about.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the cursor buttons to choose [PROPERTY] –

[EVENT PROPERTY] and press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• Holding down the SHIFT button in step 2 while pressing the

SPLIT button will also open the event information screen.

• You can use the cross cursor buttons to move to the previous or

next event while viewing event information.

1) Event information

Event number

IN point and OUT point thumbnails and TC value

TOTAL (length from the beginning of the 1st event to

the end of the current event)

DURATION (event length)

A SPLIT (audio split length)

TRACK / A CH

(Track status and audio channel status: AV = audio

and video/FADE (CUT) = EXTRA audio splicing,

indication of channels inserted in channels 1 - 4.)

2) Original clip information for an event

Clip number (same as thumbnail display number)

Clip thumbnail

Various indicators and write protect status

CLIP NAME (name of clip)

START TC (start value of time code)

START UB (user bit start value)

DATE (record date)

TIME (recording time)

USER CLIPNAME (clip name assigned by the user)

Information on the event appears.

Using Play List: Viewing Event Information

3) Timeline

5 Press the EXIT button to end information display.

Event Review

You can use this function to check the content of an event by

playing if from its IN point to its OUT point.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Use the cursor buttons to select the clip you want to

review.

Using Play List

3 Hold down the SHIFT button and press the PLAY

button.

This plays back the clip from before the IN point (preroll

time is 3 s) to beyond its OUT point (postroll time is 1 s).

◆ NOTE:

• The preroll time and postroll time for the first and last clip are

both 0 s.

• When review stops or you press the STOP button, playback

stops and you return to the play list screen.

During review all buttons other than the STOP button are not

available.

• A review operation can be re-started during the review currently

in progress.

Using Play List: Viewing Event Information

Playing Back Play Lists

Setting the Playback Time Code (TC)

During play list playback, you can select whether the time

code should be replaced and output as a continuous value or

the time code of each clip should be output. You can set the

time code start value when it is replaced at output.

1 Open the play list screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the cursor buttons to choose [SETTING] –

[REPLACE TC] – [REPLACE].

5 Use the cursor buttons to choose [SETTING] –

[REPLACE TC] – [START TC] and press the SET

button to enter the start time code.

The initial value of the start time code is 00:00:00:00 when

replaced.

6 Use the cursor buttons to choose [SETTING] –

[REPLACE TC] – [DROP FRAME]. Then press the

SET button and select [DF] (drop frame) or [NDF]

(non drop frame).

4 Select [ON] and press the SET button.

This replaces the playback time code.

◆ NOTE:

• When [OFF] is set, the time code is not replaced, instead the

time code of each clip is output.

• When [OFF] is set, go to step 7 and end setup.

◆ NOTE:

• A [DF] setting cannot be made at 24PN.

• [DROP FRAME] does not appear when 50, 25 or 60-25 is

selected in setup menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ.

7 Press the MENU button to end setup.

Using Play List: Playing Back Play Lists

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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Accessories

Included Accessories

Optional Accessories

Opening and Closing the Top Panel

Introduction

Features

Control Reference Guide

Audio and Video Controller

GUI Operations

Panel Control Unit and Card Slots

LCD Panel

Rear Panel

Side Panel

Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations

Operating Modes

Menu Operations

Using the On-screen Keyboard

Using the Full Keyboard

Using the Ten Keypad

Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

Insert a P2 Card

Recording and Playback

LOOP REC Function

Removing P2 Cards

Preventing Accidental Deletion

Connections

Example of connections for remote control

Recording From a Variable Frame-Rate Camera

Recording HD SDI signals output by an HD camera as 1080/23.98p (requires optional accessories)

Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial

Jog Mode

Shuttle Mode (SHTL Mode)

Clip Management

Thumbnail and Clip Management

Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions

Changing Thumbnail Display

Thumbnail editing

Selecting Clips

Playing Back Clips

Playing Back Single Clips

Attaching Text Memos and Shot Marks

Attaching Text Memos

Attaching Shot Marks

Copying Clips

Deleting Clips

Repairing and Reconnecting Clips

Repairing Bad Clips

Reconnecting Incomplete Clips

Viewing and Revising Clip Information

Viewing Clip Information

Revising Clip Metadata

Attaching Metadata to Clips

Preparing a Metadata Upload File Setup to Attach Metadata

Loading Set Metadata Values

Recording Clips Containing Metadata

Formatting P2 Cards

Checking Card Status

Selecting Information to Display

Displaying Card Status Information

Using Play List

Play List Function

Play List Screen Names and Functions

Buttons Used in Play List Operations

Stop Mode Setup

Creating Play Lists

Preparing new play lists

Registering Events From Video

Importing and Adding to Existing Play List Files

Saving Play Lists

Naming Play Lists Saving a Play List to a P2 Card

Editing Play Lists

Opening an Existing Play List File

Changing Event IN and OUT Points

Trimming Events

Changing Event Order