Panasonic AJ-HPM110P, AJ-HPM110E User Manual

■ This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year

Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 12.

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.

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• 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.

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(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

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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.

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