Panasonic AJ-HPM200 operating instructions

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Memory Card Portable Recorder/Player

Operating Instructions

Model No. AJ-HPM200P

Model No. AJ-HPM200E

ENGLISH

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DEUTSCH

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FRANÇAIS

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ESPAÑOL

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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

• AVCHD capability is available when the optional AVCHD Codec board AJ-YCX250G is installed.

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This manual is an excerpted version of the full Operating Instructions. For more information, please refer to the PDF manual provided on the supplied CD-ROM.

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Read this first! (For AJ-HPM200P)

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or 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.

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:

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

CAUTION:

A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit. Do not store the unit in temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave the unit in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

The rating plate is on the underside of this equipment.

indicates safety information.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S3125A

Notice (U.S.A. only):

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

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

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FCC NOTICE (U.S.A.)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AJ-HPM200P

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, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only

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

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

Read this first! (For AJ-HPM200E)

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or 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:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

The rating plate is on the underside of this equipment.

indicates safety information.

Read this first! (For AJ-HPM200E) (continued)

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

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

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

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

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

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

FOR U.K. ONLY

How to replace the fuse

1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2.Replace the fuse.

Fuse

indicates safety information.

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

indicates safety information.

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AJ-HPM200E)

The apparatus is compliant with:

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

• electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4

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

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

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

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

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

apparatus.

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

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

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

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

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

3. Performance level

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

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

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

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

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

appliances.

To remove the battery

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

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

• SDHC logo is a trademark.

• miniSD logo is a trademark.

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

•Microsoft

States and/or other countries.

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

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

ers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

es.

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

Illustrations in this manual

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

Page references

• In this manual, references to pages are indicated as: (➝ page 00, PDF page 00).

Terminology

• The term “SD memory card” will be used below as a generic for SD and SDHC memory cards.

• A memory card with the “P2” logo (for example the separately sold AJ-P2C064AG) is referred to as a “P2 card.”

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

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

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

page 30.)

Contents

Read this first! (For AJ-HPM200P) ..............................................................2

Read this first! (For AJ-HPM200E) ..............................................................5

Accessories ...............................................................................................11

Included Accessories ................................................................................. 11

Optional Accessories .................................................................................. 11

Opening and Closing the Top Panel ..........................................................12

Introduction Features .....................................................................................................13

Control Reference Guide ...........................................................................16

Audio and Video Controller ......................................................................... 16

GUI Operations ........................................................................................... 20

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

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

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

Side Panel ................................................................................................... 29

Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations .......................................30

Operating Modes ........................................................................................30

Menu Operations ......................................................................................... 31

Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling ..............................................32

Insert a P2 Card .......................................................................................... 32

Recording and Playback .............................................................................32

Removing P2 Cards .................................................................................... 34

Preventing Accidental Deletion ................................................................... 34

Connections ...............................................................................................35

Example of Connections in 23.98/24/29.97/25 Hz Mode ............................ 35

Example of Connections for Remote Control .............................................. 35

Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial ....................................36

Jog Mode .................................................................................................... 36

Shuttle Mode (SHTL Mode) .........................................................................36

Clip Management Thumbnail and Clip Management ..............................................................38

Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions ................................................... 39

Thumbnail Menu .......................................................................................... 42

Setup Unit Setup ..................................................................................................43

Changing Settings .....................................................................................44

Change Operations ..................................................................................... 44

Using a Lock to Protect the User Setting File ............................................. 45

Returning to Factory Defaults (Initial Settings) ............................................ 45

Setup Menu ................................................................................................. 46

Error Messages .......................................................................................................................................................48

WARNING Information Display ....................................................................................................................................... 49

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................58

■ 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.)

3. This product contains software licensed under the OpenSSL License and SSLeay License. Details on OpenSSL and SSLeay

can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called "LDOC". (Details are given in the original

(English language) text.)

■ Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings

Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where video and/or audio were not

recorded as you intended due to problems with this unit, P2 cards, or SD memory cards.

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

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a 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.

Accessories

Included Accessories

Power cable...................................................1 (AJ-HPM200P)

2 (AJ-HPM200E)

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

◆ NOTE:

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

• Consult your supplier regarding purchase of accessories.

Optional Accessories

• AVCHD Codec board

AJ-YCX250G

◆ NOTE:

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

• Have your supplier install optional boards.

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Accessories

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.

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.

②

①

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

and raise it to open.

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

OFF

①

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.

◆NOTE:

• Do not expose the lever to excessive force.

Opening and Closing the Top Panel

②

①

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.

Introduction

Features

The AJ-HPM200 is a portable memory card recorder/player equipped with six P2 card slots and a 9-inch color LCD monitor.

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

AVC-Intra formats on the six P2 cards, to edit P2 card and hard disk video data and edit using an external VTR as a player.

The AJ-HPM200 comes with the following features.

Introduction

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.

■ AVC-Intra standard feature

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

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

compression standard makes possible a high compression

rate and high-quality image.

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

following two formats.

AVC-Intra 100: High-quality video supporting full-bit HD

AVC-Intra 50: Low-rate and low-cost operation

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

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

output.

Example of 1080-24PN (Native)

Camera video

2:3 pull-down

Native recording

Example of 720-24PN (Native)

Camera video

Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De

A C

BA C D

■ Built-in up/down/cross converter for output and up converter for input

The AJ-HPM200 provides a built-in up/down/cross converter

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

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

system.

◆ NOTE:

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

recording.

• SD closed caption signals during up-conversion recording are

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

• Closed caption signals are not output during playback or down- and

cross-conversion.

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

converted SD signals.

■ Frame rate conversion

Recording input from variable frame-rate cameras at 24PN

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

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

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

25PN (Native).

◆ NOTE:

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

different formats as the loss of management data may prevent

normal playback.

■ Native recording

The unit provides support for native recording, a mode that

records only active frames. This provides longer recording

time when a VariCam, AJ-HPX2000/2100 or AJ-HPX3000 is

connected to the HD-SDI IN connector. Variable frame rate

(VFR) recording becomes possible by connecting a VariCam.

● Native recording defined

Native recording extracts only the active frames during 1080i

AVC-Intra recording as well as 720P DVCPRO HD and

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

time 2 to 2.5 times over pull-down recording.

2:3 pull-down

Active frames

Native recording

■ Thumbnails for managing clips visually

The 9-inch color LCD monitor displays video clips

(thumbnails) stored on a P2 card. The viewer can select the

thumbnails he wants to see and change the order in which

they appear.

Clips can be selected from the thumbnail list for immediate

playback. The list also provides quick access to other clip

management operations such as copying and deleting,

adding shot marks and text memos as well as confirming and

editing clip data.

■ Expanded high-speed hard disk interface

● High-speed eSATA interface

The unit now supports hard disks using the eSATA interface,

which is faster than the regular USB interface. This interface

provides faster backup of video data on a P2 card to hard disk

and can restore hard disk data to a P2 card.

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

data

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

smooth

video stream. A protective feature ensures a

continuous audio output even if reading performance drops

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

vibrations.

Playback of hard disk video data

enables editing of video

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

Playback

*1: This does not guarantee playback without frame skipping.

of hard disk video data enables direct editing.

Introduction: Features

■ Gigabit Ethernet network supported

● FTP client

In the thumbnail screen, this network allows to select video

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

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

FTP server can be displayed and selected as a thumbnail for

downloading to a P2 card or external hard disk. And SD

memory card data can be sent by the card to and from an FTP

server. The network also enables transmission of data

encrypted using SSH.

● Browser

A browser mode enables the user to browse web sites with

web page authentication required for connecting to the

Internet.

● FTP server

The unit can operate as an FTP server allowing a computer or

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

external hard disk.

● SAMBA server

When connected to a Windows computer or other network

computer, the unit can operate as a SAMBA server to load

video files stored on P2 cards or in an external hard disk.

● HTTP server

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

video data from a browser on a computer, view metadata, and

play back proxy data.

■ Audio AES/EBU input and output supported (16 bit, 48 kbps/4 ch)

The unit comes with a 4-channel AES/EBU input and output

interface as standard. This enables interfacing with digital

audio equipment and digital VTRs using a 48 kHz sampling

rate.

■ AVCHD option (AJ-YCX250G)

Installation of the AJ-YCX250G, an optional AVCHD codec

board, will enable recording and playback of the AVCHD

format on SD memory cards.

This makes the following possible.

• Dubbing AVCCAM recorded clips onto a P2 card in the

DVCPROHD or AVC-Intra format, playlist editing of such

clips and ingesting such clips to non-linear editor.

• Dubbing P2 card clips recorded on a P2HD camera-

recorder to an SD memory card in the AVCHD format.

• HD-SDI or other external input can be recorded as

DVCPROHD or AVC-Intra to a P2 card simultaneous with

recording of the same input in AVCHD format video on an

SD memory card.

■ Waveform and vector display

The LCD screen can display either video waveform or vector

waveform.

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

conversion.

Introduction

■ Editing and GUI

● Independent audio and video editing

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

selected for editing.

● Insert editing and overwrite editing

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

events are added between two editing events and overwrite

editing, in which a new event overwrites an event.

● Two screens for editing material and playlist video

Editing material (player) and playlist (recorder) video appear

in two screens at all times. A timeline indicating editing status

appears simultaneous with these screens for intuitive editing.

● Capability to edit both tape and hard disk material

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

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

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

can also be edited.

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

Preview and audio level adjustments make it possible to

operate the audio playback fader for the required audio

section to adjust the audio level (variable).

● Display and playback of player thumbnails

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

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

the player to the required clips.

◆ NOTE:

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

■ HD-SDI remote

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

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

signal input can be automatically controlled through

recording start and stop signals in the input.

■ USB keyboard

A USB keyboard can be connected to enable the following

functions.

● Entry and editing of clip metadata

● Network setup, browser

◆ NOTE:

• Some USB keyboards may not enable normal input.

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

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

to 5760 bytes per frame conforming to SMPTE 291M is

superimposed on the vertical blanking area of video.

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Control Reference Guide

Audio and Video Controller

POWER

202224

2123 15

1213 11

OFF

METER

2 3

FULL/FINE

MONITOR

SELECT

METER SELECT

CH 1-4 CH 5-8

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO AUDIO

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

REC

VAR

UNITY

THUMBNAIL

SET

MULTI

SEL

EXIT

CANCEL/PF

PLAYLIST

DIAG

OPERATION

EDIT MODE

LAST X

DELETE

SLOT CLIP

MARKER

VIDEO GO TO

A1A3A2

TRIM

SLOT SELECT

ENTRY

CLIP LIST

PF1

PF2

TEXT

MEMO

INT

REGEN

PRESET

A.DUB

MODE

OUT

ALL CLIP

PF3

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

COUNTER

RESET

NEW

TC PRESET

PROP

TCG

EXT

SHIFT

STOP

STILL/

PAUSE

PLAY

REVIEW

1 CLIP PLAY

PF4

REC

REW

PREVIEW

A.LEVEL REC

CONTROL

REMOTE LOCAL

1 3

UNITY

MODE

2 4

UNITY

2/4

1/3

Headphones jack

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.

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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 with HD format)

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

signal is selected.

[CH1 / 2]➝[CH3 / 4]➝ [CH1 / 1]➝[CH2 / 2]➝ [CH3 / 3]➝[CH4 / 4]➝ [CH1+2 / 1+2]➝ [CH3+4 / 3+4]➝ [CH1+3 / 2+4] [CH5 / 6]➝[CH7 / 8]➝ [CH5 / 5]➝[CH6 / 6]➝ [CH7 / 7]➝[CH8 / 8]➝ [CH5+6 / 5+6]➝ [CH7+8 / 7+8]➝ [CH5+7 / 6+8]

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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.

VIDEO: Press the VIDEO button to open a screen

for selecting input signal. Pressing the

button when the screen is open enables

selection of CMPST, HDSDI, SDSDI, 1394

or SG input. When SG is selected, the

signal switches to the internal signal

selected in setup menu No. 601 (VIDEO

INT SG).

Selecting composite or SD SDI when

setup menu No. 020 (SYS FORMAT) is set

to 1080i or 720p automatically up-converts

SD to HD when recording. The unit

indicates this as CMPST (U/C) and SDSDI

(U/C).

AUDIO: Press the AUDIO button to open a screen

for selecting input signal. Pressing the

button when the screen is open enables

selection of ANALOG, AES/EBU, SDI or

SG input.

◆ NOTE:

• When VIDEO is set to 1394, AUDIO is automatically set to

1394.

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

• Press the INPUT SELECT button once to show the current

setting. When you do not want to change the setting, press

the EXIT button or wait for 3 seconds to allow the display of

the current setting to vanish.

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.

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.

8. Search dial

Use to search and check video.

➝Refer to “Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the

Search Dial” (page 36).

Hold down the SHIFT button and turn the search dial to

perform high-speed scrolling in the thumbnail screen.

➝Refer to “Thumbnail and Clip Management” (page

38).

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.MODE button

Switch to the USB device mode for connecting a

personal computer, to the network server mode,

browser mode or AVCHD mode (available only with

optional equipment).

Press this button to open the mode selection screen on

the LCD monitor and select the desired mode.

➝For details, refer to “Using USB or eSATA

Connectors” (PDF page 112).

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

page 126).

➝Refer to “Operating the AVCHD Thumbnail Screens”

(PDF page 143).

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7. POWER indicator

Lights when the power is on.

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12.CONTROL switch

REMOTE:

LOCAL: Select this position to control the unit from

Select this position to control the unit

through AV/C commands via the 9-pin

REMOTE or IEEE1394.

the operation panel.

13.FF/NEXT buttons

FF button

Press to start fast forward playback. Select the speed

in setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW MAX).

NEXT (SHIFT + FF) button

Press this button during playback to move to the

beginning of the next clip or the beginning of a clip or

text memo. During playback of a recorder in playlist

mode, the beginning of the next video event is located.

The operation interrupted by this function is resumed

when clip beginning is located.

In the thumbnail display, press this button to move to

the last thumbnail.

14.PREVIEW/A LEVEL REC button

PREVIEW button

Press this button to preview (playback from the IN

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

edit in playlist mode.

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

page 82).

A LEVEL REC (SHIFT + PREVIEW) button

Adjust level of audio tracks.

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

page 82).

15.REC button

Press this button and the PLAY button simultaneously

to start recording. During playback, press this button

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.

In playlist mode, press this button to check edit results.

16.REW/PREV button

REW button

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

102 (FF. REW MAX).

PREV (SHIFT + REW) button

During playback, press this button to move to the

beginning of the current clip, the next clip or text

memo. During playback of a recorder in playlist mode,

the beginning of the previous video event is located.

The operation interrupted by this function resumes

when the beginning of a clip is located.

In the thumbnail display, press this button to move to

the first thumbnail.

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

freeze pictures and when set to EE, you can monitor

input video.

19.PLAY/REVIEW/1 CLIP PLAY button

PLAY button

Press to start playback.

Press this button and the REC button simultaneously to

start recording.

1 CLIP PLAY (SHIFT + PLAY) button

In the thumbnail display, press this button to play back

the clip at the cursor location. During playback only the

STOP button is available.

REVIEW (SHIFT + PLAY) button

In playlist mode, press this button to review the event

at the cursor location.

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

page 82).

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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” (PDF page 185).

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)].

22.RESET/NEW button

RESET button

Press this button when the LCD panel counter is in the

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

Hold down the TC PRESET button and press this

button when the LCD panel counter is in the TC mode

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

code) to reset the time code generator.

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

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

NEW (SHIFT+RESET) button

Use these buttons in the playlist.

➝Refer to “Creating a New Playlist” (PDF page 87).

23.TC PRESET/PROP button

TC PRESET button

Use to set TC and UB values.

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

185).

PROP (SHIFT + TC PRESET) button

In the thumbnail and playlist screen (when no menu is

displayed), press the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously to show the property of a clip or an

event.

➝Refer to “Viewing and Revising Clip Information”

(PDF page 61).

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” (PDF page 56).

MARKER: In the thumbnail screen, while

pressing the SHIFT button, press

this button to turn shot mark display

of the clip at the pointer position on

and off.

➝For details, refer to “Attaching

Shot Marks” (PDF page 57).

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GUI Operations

POWER

18 16 15 14 13

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR

SELECT

METER SELECT

CH 1-4 CH 5-8

INPUT SELECT VIDEO AUDIO

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

REC

VAR

UNITY

1 2

THUMBNAIL

EXIT

SET

MULTI

SEL

PLAYLIST

CANCEL/PF

DIAG

OPERATION

1. PLAY LIST button

Press to start or end playlist mode.

➝Refer to “Playlist Function” (PDF page 74).

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

COUNTER

RESET

NEW

TC PRESET

INT

REGEN

PRESET

A.DUB

MODE

OUT

ALL CLIP

PF3

EXT

PROP

TCG

SHIFT

PF4

TEXT

MEMO

MARKER

VIDEO GO TO

A1A3A2

EDIT MODE

LAST X

DELETE

SLOT CLIP

PF1

6 9 10 11 12

TRIM

SLOT SELECT

ENTRY

CLIP LIST

PF2

PREVIEW

A.LEVEL REC

STILL/

PAUSE

REC

REW

CONTROL

REMOTE LOCAL

1 3

UNITY

MODE

2 4

UNITY

∞

2/4

1/3

STOP

PLAY

REVIEW

1 CLIP PLAY

selects all track events with the same IN and OUT

points as the event at the cursor.

2. THUMBNAIL button

Press this button and the button lights, and the

thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press

again to return to video playback and the button goes

out.

Setting setup menu No051 (GUI OUTPUT) allows you

to transfer the thumbnail screen and the playlist screen

to the video output.

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

The four outer buttons are cursor buttons. Use them to

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

SET button at the center is used to select menu items

and clips.

In the thumbnail or playlist screen, hold down the

SHIFT button and press a cursor button to move the

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

SHIFT button and press the SET button to select

multiple clips or events.

Holding down the SET button in the playlist screen,

4. EXIT/CANCEL/PF button

When the PLAYLIST/

THUMBNAIL buttons

are lit:

When the PLAYLIST/

THUMBNAIL buttons

are off:

Press this button to return

from clip property, card

status or HDD thumbnail to

the previous screen.

Selecting [EXIT] in a menu

has the same effect as

pressing the SET button.

Press the SHIFT button and

this button simultaneously

to cancel a selection.

Press this button to use the

7 (IN), 9 (ENTRY), 11 (OUT)

and 12 (SHIFT) buttons as

PF1 to PF4, respectively.

Press this button again

before pressing another

button and this mode will

close after a short interval.

➝Refer to “Making

changes using the PF

buttons” (page 44).

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5. MENU/DIAG/OPERATION button

MENU button

Press this button to open the setup menu, thumbnail or

playlist menus. Press again to return to the previous

screen.

➝Refer to “Moving Between Screens and Menu

Operations” (page 30).

Refer to “Setup” (page 43).

DIAG (SHIFT+MENU) button

When not in the thumbnail or playlist screen, press this

button to show information about this unit. Press again

to return to the previous screen. However, in the

thumbnail or playlist screen, it has the same effect as

pressing the OPERATION (SHIFT + MENU) button.

Information about this unit includes [VIDEO SYSTEM],

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

the SET button or the right and left cursor buttons

(b/a) to switch among them.

[VIDEO SYSTEM]

screen:

[WARNING] screen: Shows warning

[HOURS METER]

screen:

[UMID] screen: Shows UMID information

[DIF] screen: Shows various information

OPERATION (SHIFT + MENU) button

In the thumbnail and playlist screen (when no menu is

displayed), press the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously to show and select the [OPERATION]

menu.

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).

7. IN/SLOT CLIP/PF1 button

IN button

Use this button to perform the following functions

during clip playback or when the unit is controlled

externally.

•IN+ENTRY

Press the ENTRY button and this button to set an IN

point.

•IN

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

is displayed when no point has been set.

• IN+RESET

Press the RESET button and this button

simultaneously to delete the current IN point.

•IN+GOTO

Press the GOTO button and this button

simultaneously to cue up to the set IN point.

SLOT CLIP (SHIFT + IN) button

In the thumbnail screen, each simultaneous press of

the SHIFT button and this button switches the clip

display between a specific SLOT or selected clip.

PF1 button

In recording/playback mode, press this button after

pressing the PF button to start the setup menu

operation registered in the PF1 button.

8. TRIM – /SLOT SELECT – button

SLOT SELECT – (SHIFT + TRIM –) button

Hold down the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously to move to the previous recording slot

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

results in a move to slot 6.

TRIM – button

Use this button to move to a hard disk partition.

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

(PDF page 121).

Use this function for trimming.

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

page 82).

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6. LAST X/DELETE button

LAST X button

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

editing operation.

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

page 82).

DELETE (SHIFT + LAST X) button

In the thumbnail or playlist screen, press this button to

delete the selected clip or event.

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9. ENTRY/CLIP ➝ LIST/PF2 button

ENTRY button

During clip playback or control of an external device,

press the IN or OUT button simultaneous with this

button to set an IN or OUT point.

CLIP ➝ LIST (SHIFT + ENTRY) button

Clip load function

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

page 82).

PF2 button

In recording/playback mode, press this button after

pressing the PF button to start the setup menu

operation registered in the PF2 button.

10.TRIM + /SLOT SELECT + button

SLOT SELECT + (SHIFT + TRIM+) button

Hold down the SHIFT button and this button

simultaneously to move to the previous recording slot

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

results in a move to slot 1.

TRIM + button

Use this button to move to a hard disk partition.

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

(PDF page 121).

Use this function for trimming.

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

page 82).

11.OUT/ALL CLIP/PF3 button

OUT button

Use this button to perform the following functions

during clip playback or when the unit is controlled

externally.

•OUT + ENTRY

Press the ENTRY button and this button to set an

OUT point.

•OUT

Press this button to confirm a set OUT point.

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

• OUT + RESET

Press the RESET button and this button

simultaneously to delete the current OUT point.

•OUT + GOTO

Press the GOTO button and this button

simultaneously to cue up to the set OUT point.

ALL CLIP (SHIFT + OUT) button

In the thumbnail screen, press the SHIFT button and

this button simultaneously to return the clip display to

ALL.

PF3 button

In recording/playback mode, press this button after

pressing the PF button to start the setup menu

operation registered in the PF3 button.

12.SHIFT/PF4 button

SHIFT

Use this button together with the FF, REW and SET

buttons (short cut keys).

➝Refer to “List of Shortcuts” (PDF page 205).

PF4

In recording/playback mode, press this button after

pressing the PF button to start the setup menu

operation registered in the PF4 button.

13.PLAYER/ SOURCE SELECT button

PLAYER button

Use this button to control an external device or operate

a player in playlist mode.

• In modes other than thumbnail or playlist mode:

Switches to operation of an external device

(RS-422A). Pressing PLAY or other operation button

will remote control an external device and display

externally input video, audio and time code.

• In playlist mode:

Switches to player/recorder.

➝Refer to “Preparing for Playlist Creation” (PDF

page 86)., “Buttons Used in Playlist Operations”

(PDF page 82).

SOURCE SELECT (SHIFT + PLAYER) button

• In recording/playback mode:

Switches to operation of an IEEE1394 connected

device.

• In playlist mode:

Sets the source (interface) used as a player.

➝Refer to “Playlist Function” (PDF page 74).

14.GO TO/ A.DUB MODE button

GO TO button

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

cue up to an IN or OUT point.

◆ NOTE:

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

sure to use a continuous time code.

A. DUB MODE (SHIFT + GOTO) button

Press this button to engage the A. DUB mode and

record voice-overs.

➝Refer to “Recording Voice-Overs” (PDF page 102).

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15.A2/A4 button

Use to select material for editing in the playlist mode

(audio channels 2 and 4).

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

page 82).

16.A1/A3 button

Use to select target for editing in the playlist mode

(audio channels 1 and 3).

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

page 82).

17.VIDEO / EDIT MODE button

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

mode and select edit mode.

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

page 82).

18.LCD panel

Displays the audio level meters and the time code.

➝Refer to “LCD Panel” (page 25).

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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 33).

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 monitor 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 33).

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10.SUPER switch

Switches the super output as follows.

ON:

OFF: Does not output any superimposed

Superimposes the time code and other

information on video output set in the setup

menu No. 005 (SUPER) and LCD monitor.

information.

LCD Panel

dB dB dB dB

4 3 2

-12

-20

-1

-2

-3

-30

-4

-40

∞

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 No. 776 (REF LEVEL) to change the

reference level.

-1

-2

-3

-4

4 3 2

-12

1 0

-20

-30

-40

∞

1080i720p

DVCPRO

HD 50

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:

◆ NOTE:

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

Lights when a 59.94 Hz system frequency is selected.

Lights when a 50 Hz system frequency is selected.

selected, also the SYSTEM indicator goes off.

FINE mode FULL mode

4 3 2

-12

1 0

-20

-1

-2

-3

-30

-4

-40

L R

Reference level

L R

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.

5. 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

SDI

OUT

DVCPRO/DV

VIDEO

REF VIDEO IN

TIME CODE AUDIO MON

AUTO

OUT

CH1·2 CH3·4

AES/EBU

IN IN

OUT

13121014

R E M O T E

OUT

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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 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).

3. ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

Output analog audio signals.

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 cable to a power outlet.

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 setup

menu No. 180 (BATTERY SEL) is not set to “TYPE-A” or

Introduction: Control Reference Guide

“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

2 3

■ Use of external DC power supply

Make sure that the output voltage of the external DC power supply meets the rated voltage of the unit before making a connection. The output current of the external DC power supply should be large enough to provide the connected unit with its total amperage needs with a reasonable margin. Use the following formula to calculate the total amperage of the unit.

total power consumption ÷ voltage When the power is turned on, a rush current occurs. If the power supply is insufficient during this time, the unit

may be damaged. Therefore, we recommend using an external DC power supply that provides at least twice the total power consumed by the unit. We also recommend using the proper DC cable recommended for your external DC power supply.

• When using an external power supply other than the

AC adapter, check the DC IN socket pin information to ensure correct polarity. If a +12 V power supply is accidentally connected to the GND terminal, this could cause a fire or personal injury.

8. Remote control connector

This unit can be connected to an external controller to

enable remote operation of the unit or connect and

control an external device.

RS-422A 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

◆ NOTE:

• When using the AJ-YCX250G AVC codec board (optional),

AVCHD material cannot be used as a player even if it is

controlled by an external controller.

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.

10.TIME CODE IN connector

Use to record an external time code onto P2 cards.

◆ NOTE:

• The time code from the TIMECODE IN connector cannot be

input when 29.97 is set in setup menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ).

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6 7 8 9

◆ NOTE:

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

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

POWER switch on this unit from OFF to ON. If the order of

the above procedure is reversed, this unit will malfunction

since the voltage of an external DC power supply rises

slowly. When the POWER switch of the unit is set to ON, do

not connect or remove a battery or a cable of an external

DC power that is on, to or from the DC IN connector of this

unit. For the same reason as above, failure to heed this

caution could cause the unit to malfunction.

• 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.

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 35).

• Input a black burst signal that complies with SMPTE170M

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

• 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.

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12.AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector

This connector outputs the audio signal (CH1 to CH8)

that is selected with the MONITOR button and the

METER SELECT switch.

13.DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connectors

These connectors input and output digital audio

signals compliant with the AES/EBU standard.

14.ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

Input/output analog composite video signals.

• 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.

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).

■ 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.

• 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 (CC (F1) BLANK) and

No. 681 (CC (F2) BLANK) regarding blanking

periods are ignored, and no blanking is effectuated.

- Video and audio recording and EE type video and

audio of signal inputs other than 1x speed playback

signals are not guaranteed.

• Pressing the REC button during playback to switch to the EE

mode may interfere with the IEEE1394 digital interface. To

output EE mode, set setup menu No. 122 (STOP EE SEL) to

EE.

◆ 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.

(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 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).

• During AVCHD playback no output is made via the IEEE 1394

connectors. And AVCHD cannot be recorded when IEEE1394 input

is selected.

IEEE1394 cable plug

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Side Panel

eSATA

13452

HOST

2.0

U S B

DEVICE

L A N

Introduction

1. SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot / Access Lamp

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 lit in green or the lamp is not

blinking in orange, then push it in the direction of

insertion to release the lock.

➝For recording and playback of optional AVCHD,

refer to “Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards” (PDF page

68).

◆ 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 memory card, be sure to use an adaptor dedicated

for use with the miniSD memory 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.

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

on this unit.

• This unit supports the following SD and SDHC memory

card capacities.

SD: 8 MB to 2 GB

SDHC: 4 GB to 32 GB

• For the latest information not available in the Operating

Instructions, visit the P2 support desk at the following Web

sites.

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

• For details on recording and playing back optional AVCHD,

refer to “Using an Optional AVCHD Board” (PDF page 140).

2. eSATA connector

Enables connection of a hard disk drive with an eSATA

connector using the unit as host device.

➝Refer to “Using This Unit With a Hard Disk” (PDF

page 114).

3. USB 2.0 HOST connector (Type A)

Enables connection of a variety of devices using the

unit as a USB host.

P2 store and other USB 2.0 compatible hard disks can

be connected.

➝Refer to “Using This Unit With a Hard Disk” (PDF

page 114).

4. USB 2.0 DEVICE connector (Type B)

Connect personal computers and other devices for

use in the USB device mode.

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

page 112).

◆ NOTE:

• Use double shielded cable for making connections to USB

2.0 connectors.

5. LAN connector

Connect to a 1000base-T, 100base-TX or 10base-T

network.

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

page 126).

◆ NOTE:

• Use a shielded cable to connect to the LAN connector.

Introduction: Control Reference Guide

Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations

Operating Modes

This unit provides the three operating modes described

below. Use the THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons to select

these modes. Lamps indicate which mode is currently

engaged.

There is also an external control mode for controlling

externally connected devices. The figure below shows a

schematic diagram of these modes.

Thumbnail mode Recording/playback mode

STOP/ THUMBNAIL

THUMBNAIL

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

THUMBNAIL PLAYLIST

SOURCE SELECT

PLAYER

Recording/

playback mode

Displays video and performs

recording or playback.

Thumbnail mode Shows thumbnails of clips and

manages clips.

Playlist mode Creates playlists.

External control

mode

In this mode, the unit controls an

external device connected to the

REMOTE connector and monitors

audio and video from this device.

THUMBNAIL PLAYLIST

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

PLAYER

PLAYLIST

THUMBNAIL

PLAYLIST

External control mode

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

Off

THUMBNAIL PLAYLIST

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

PLAY/FF/ REW/SHTL

A. DUB

THUMBNAIL PLAYLIST

PLAY LIST

Playlist mode

A. DUB

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

THUMBNAIL

THUMBNAIL PLAYLIST

PLAYLIST

THUMBNAIL

PLAYER

THUMBNAIL

PLAY/FF/REW/SHTL

PLAY LISTPLAY LIST

THUMBNAIL

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

PLAYER

SOURCE SELECT

THUMBNAIL

THUMBNAIL PLAYLIST

PLAYLIST

PLAYER

Introduction: Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations

Menu Operations

TC PRESET

VIDEO

AUDIO

In the playlist or thumbnail mode, press the MENU button to

open the menu.

In the recording mode, the setup menu appears.

➝Refer to “Setup” (page 43).

To perform menu operation, proceed as follows.

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

REC

VAR

UNITY

VIDEO GO TO

EXIT

SET

MULTI

SEL

PLAYLIST

DIAG

OPERATION

EDIT MODE

LAST X

DELETE

SLOT CLIP

THUMBNAIL

CANCEL/PF

PF1

MARKER

A1A3A2

TRIM

SLOT SELECT

ENTRY

CLIP LIST

PF2

TEXT

MEMO

INT

REGEN

PRESET

A.DUB MODE

OUT

ALL CLIP

PF3

PROP

TCG

EXT

SHIFT

PF4

1,42

1 Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2 Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on menu

items.

a appears when a lower level menu exists.

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◆ NOTE:

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

• Press the a button or the SET button to open submenus.

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

3 Press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• Some menu items may display a confirmation dialog.

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

button.

• A check mark appears at the beginning of the process set by

the SET button.

4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

◆ NOTE:

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

to the previous screen.

Introduction: Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations

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). (➝ PDF page 164)

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.

CARD LOCK

①

3 Bend the protruding EJECT button downwards to the

right and set the card lock to ON.

②

OFF

①

• 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 33).

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/playlist

mode.

➝For details, refer to “Control Reference Guide” (page 16).

◆ 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.

• Slots can be selected also during recording.

When a slot could not be selected, for example, at the start of

recording or right after changing the P2 card slot used for recording,

“SLOT SEL INVALID” appears on the LCD monitor. Ongoing

LOOPREC and VFR recording also prevent selection of P2 card

slots.

• 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.

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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 or writing is being

performed.

The unit is in USB DEVICE mode

and is accessing a P2 card.

The unit is in LAN mode, and a P2

card can be accessed or is being

accessed.

◆ 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.

1080-24PN

(Native)

720-59.94P/

50P

720-30PN/

25PN (Native)

720-24PN

(Native)

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

25P.

---- Approx.

80 min.

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

160 min.

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

160 min.

Approx.

160 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

256 min.

Approx.

320 min.

SD mode

Video format

480-59.94i/

576-50i

*2: For 2-channel audio recording

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

Recording format and recording times

DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

256 min.

Approx.

256 min.

◆ NOTE:

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

• The recording time of 32 GB, 16 GB and 8 GB P2 cards are 1/2, 1/

4 and 1/8, respectively of that provided by a 64 GB P2 card.

●

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

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

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

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.

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◆ NOTE:

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

Card Status” on PDF page 71.

P2 card and recording times

Recording time on a single 64 GB P2 card

HD mode

Video format

1080-59.94/

50i

1080-30PN/

25PN (Native)

Recording format and recording times

DVCPRO HD

Approx.

64 min.

---- Approx.

AVC-Intra100 AVC-Intra50

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

64 min.

128 min.

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.

Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

Removing P2 Cards

◆ 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.

①

OFF

CARD LOCK

②

3 Press the EJECT button to eject the P2 card.

OFF

CARD LOCK

②

◆ 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” (PDF page 60).

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

formatting. Reformat the card after restarting the PC.

• In LAN mode, P2 cards must be available at all times and can

therefore not be removed. To remove a P2 card, return to the main

mode.

①

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

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◆ 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.

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/

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-HPM200

(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 (inter lace)

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

HD SDI OUT

SDI

DVCPRO/DV

AJ-HD3700B

(recorder rear panel)

AC IN

75 Ω termination OFF

VIDEO

REF VIDEO IN

TIME CODE AUDIO MON

REF VIDEO IN

TIME CODE AUDIO MON

AUTO

OUT

AES/EBU

CH1·2 CH3·4

AES/EBU

CH1·2 CH3·4

IN IN

OUT

HD SDI signal

HD REF signal

FUSE

125V 5A

SIGNAL GND

SD REF signal

123

OFF

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

REMOTE

OUT

OFF

REMOTE

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH

REMOTE IN/OUT

R E

E M

M O

O T

T E

OUT

Remote signal (9P)

REMOTE IN/OUT

(

)

SUPER

ACTIVE THROUGH

HCHCHCHC

SPARE

HCHCHCHC

OIDUALATIGIDTUOFER

REMOTE IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

TIME CODE

OUT

PUSH

MONITOR

CUE L R

OUT1

OUT2

MONITOR

(

CONTROL

)

SUPER

V/A

HD SDI IN

HDSDISDSDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

OUT

ACTIVE THROUGH

OUT

MONITOR

(

)

SUPER

RS-232C PARALLEL

IN/OUT (

)

50P

• 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” (PDF page 190).

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

• Composite 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. The playlist mode allows control of the source device to capture video directly to the timeline. 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.

AJ-HD1400, etc. (source rear panel)

VIDEO OUT

HD/SD REF IN

AJ-HPM200 (recorder rear panel)

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

CH1

MONITOR

OUT

CH2

PUSH

HD/SDI IN

OUT1

OUT2

SD/SDI

DVCPRO /DV

Audio and video input signals

AUDIO IN

CH1

ENCODER

REMOTE

(SUPER)

AUDIO

CH2

MON OUT

R E M O T E

DC OUT

12V 250mA

FUSE 250V T2.5AH F1

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

DC IN

Remote

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75 Ω termination ON

HD REF IN

75 Ω termination ON

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.

SDI

DVCPRO/DV

VIDEO

REF VIDEO IN

TIME CODE AUDIO MON

OUT

AUTO

OUT

AES/EBU

CH1·2 CH3·4

OUT

IN IN

E M O T E

OUT

Introduction: Connections

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.

• In the AVCHD mode, not like during P2 card playback, a smooth

playback is not possible.

➝ Refer to “Playing Back AVCHD Clips” (PDF page 151).

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×. Centering the dial

allows you to view 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

Introduction: Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial

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.

• Movement in an AVC-Intra 1080/23.98p recording played back

at +1.0 in shuttle mode may look unnatural.

• In the AVCHD mode, not like during P2 card playback, a smooth

playback is not possible.

➝ Refer to “Playing Back AVCHD Clips” (PDF page 151).

Introduction

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 displays a list of thumbnails of the

recorded clips. These thumbnails allow you check and also

perform the following clip management operations.

• Play back, copy, delete and repair clips

• Attach text memos in clips

• Check and delete text memos

• Display and delete shot marks

• Format P2 cards

• Show clip property

• Show P2 card status

9 10 11 12 13

◆ NOTE:

• Thumbnails are generated from part of the captured video and

therefore appear rougher than the actual video.

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”

(PDF page 50).

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.

6. Time display

The following data is displayed: the TC (time code)/UB

(user bit) at the start of clip recording/time of shooting/

day of shooting/date and time of shooting/clip name/

the user clip name/slot number.

➝Refer to “Setting items to display” (PDF page 51).

7. Thumbnail

Shows the thumbnails recorded for each clip. The

EXCH.THUMBNAIL function allows you to replace this

thumbnail.

➝Refer to “Thumbnail Editing” (PDF page 53).

8. Clip no.

Indicates the numbers assigned to P2 card clips,

which are normally assigned starting in order from the

earliest shooting date. Numbers of clips that cannot

be played back are shown in red. The SORT function

allows you to change the order the clips appear.

➝Refer to “Setting items to display” (PDF page 51).

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-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3700 or other camera.

This unit cannot record proxies.

Clip Management

4. Duration

Indicates the length (duration) of the clip at the cursor

location and the rough location of current playback.

When resume is set to on (➝ Refer to “Setting items to

display” (PDF page 51)) and the playback start

position is not the beginning of the clip, the rough

location of the playback position is displayed.

5. Selected number of clips

Indicates the number of selected clips and the total

number of clips.

11. Text memo indicator

Indicates a clip that contains text memo data.

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.

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

X ?

15. Bad clip Unknown clip indicator

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” (PDF page 60).

Clips with the red bad clip indicator cannot be repaired

and should be deleted. If deleting is not possible,

format the P2 card.

Instead of , appears to indicate that a clip is not

in the P2 standard format.

X ?

16.P2 card slot, hard disk and LAN status

P2 card, USB or eSATA hard disk drive and LAN status

is indicated as shown below.

USB

123 4 5 6

11 6166

(white)

(yellow)

■ Hard disk status display

USB

Hard disk drives are indicated as USB or eSATA

depending on their interface.

USB

(gray)

USB

The numbers of P2 card slots that contain

a P2 card are indicated in white.

The number of the P2 card slot of the P2

card that contains the clip at the 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.

◆ NOTE:

A slot number with a pink frame indicates

either of the following conditions for an

inserted P2 card.

• [RUN DOWN CARD]

The maximum number of overwrites has

been exceeded.

• [DIR ENTRY NG CARD]

The P2 card directory structure does not

conform to standard specifications.

eSATA

Gray indicates that the hard disk drive is

not connected.

White indicates that the hard disk drive is

available.

eSATA

USB

(red)

■ LAN status display

Indicates that the unit is connected to a LAN.

(gray)

(white)

(yellow)

(red)

Red indicates that a hard disk drive is

connected but is not available.

Gray indicates that the LAN is set to

DISABLE.

White indicates that the LAN is set to

ENABLE.

Yellow indicates that a LAN cable is

connected and that the network is

running.

Red indicates a problem occurred in the

unit. Consult your supplier.

17.Status message

Shows messages indicating processing status. For

example, screen updating shows an [UPDATING] text

message and a rotating icon.

18.Simple property display

Displays the properties of clips at the cursor location.

A menu allows you to select the information that will

appear.

➝Refer to “Selecting items to be displayed as

properties” (PDF page 52).

◆ NOTE:

• When there are more characters than can be displayed, only

those that can be displayed appear and the remaining

characters are omitted.

19.Thumbnail scroll bar

Indicates the location of the currently displayed

thumbnail among displayed thumbnails.

(white)

USB

(yellow)

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Yellow indicates that clips on the hard

disk drive clips appear as thumbnails.

Cursor operations in thumbnail screen

Use the up, down, right and left cursor buttons to move the

cursor.

◆ NOTE:

• The search dial also allows you to move the cursor.

■ High-speed cursor movement and jumping

• Hold down the SHIFT button and press the up or down

cursor button to move the cursor to the first or last clip.

• Hold down the SHIFT button and turn the search dial. The

thumbnails change to blue and only the scroll bar moves to

allow high-speed movement between cursor pages.

Clip Management

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Thumbnail Menu

THUMBNAIL MENU

THUMBNAIL ALL CLIP (➝PDF page 50)

SAME FORMAT CLIPS (➝PDF page 50)

SELECTED CLIPS (➝PDF page 50)

MARKED CLIPS (➝PDF page 50)

TEXT MEMO CLIPS (➝PDF page 50)

SLOT CLIPS (➝PDF page 50)

SETUP (➝PDF page 51)

OPERATION DELETE (➝PDF page 59)

FORMAT (➝PDF page 68)

REPAIR CLIP (➝PDF page 60)

RE-CONNECTION (➝PDF page 60)

COPY (➝PDF pages 117, 121, 133)

EXCH. THUMBNAIL (➝PDF page 53)

PROPERTY CLIP PROPERTY (➝PDF page 61)

CARD STATUS (➝PDF page 72)

DEVICE (➝PDF page 68)

PROPERTY SETUP (➝PDF page 71)

SYSTEM INFO (➝PDF page 207)

META DATA LOAD (➝PDF page 66)

RECORD (➝PDF page 67)

USER CLIP NAME (➝PDF page 64)

INITIALIZE (➝PDF page 67)

PROPERTY (➝PDF page 66)

HDD (USB) EXPORT (➝PDF page 116)

EXPLORE (➝PDF page 118)

SETUP (➝PDF page 121)

HDD (eSATA) EXPORT (➝PDF page 116)

EXPLORE (➝PDF page 118)

SETUP (➝PDF page 121)

NETWORK EXPORT (➝PDF page 135)

EXPLORE (➝PDF page 131)

SETUP (➝PDF pages 127, 128)

STATUS (➝PDF page 130)

TOOLS (➝

INITIALIZE (➝PDF page 130)

PDF page 130)

Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management

Setup

Unit Setup

The settings for this unit consist of SYSTEM, BASIC, OPERATION, INTERFACE, TIME CODE, VIDEO, AUDIO, DIF and MENU.

The SYSTEM setting values are stored in the SYSTEM file. The other setting values are stored in the user setting file. Up to five

user files (USER1 to USER5) can be saved. These settings (up to 4 files) can be written to and loaded from SD memory cards.

System Basic Operation Interface TimeCode Video Audio DIF Menu

System

file

SHIFT+REW (b)

SHIFT+FF (a)

USER1

SHIFT+REW (b)

A10 CARD READ A11 CARD WRITE

User settings file

SHIFT+FF (a)SHIFT+FF (a) SHIFT+FF (a)

USER2 USER3 USER4 USER5

SHIFT+REW (

SHIFT+REW (b)

SHIFT+FF (

SD memory card

)

)SHIFT+REW (b)SHIFT+REW (b)

Setup

This unit can possess up to five user files, each of which can

be selected from a menu setting.

Setting values can be changed as necessary.

➝For details on change operations, refer to “Changing

Settings” (page 44).

After a change, the content of USER1 can be saved (copied)

to USER2 to USER5.

➝For details, refer to “Setup menu No. A01 (SAVE)” (PDF

page 181).

SETUP menu settings can be saved to and loaded from an SD

memory card.

➝For details, refer to “Setup menu No. A10 (CARD READ)

(PDF page 182), A11 (CARD WRITE) (PDF page 182)”.

Automatic Loading of User Setting File at Power up

You can specify the user setting files that will be loaded in

USER1 at power up. You can also decide to use the same

settings as last time.

➝For details, refer to “Setup menu No. A02 (P.ON LOAD)”

(PDF page 181).

Setup: Unit Setup

Changing Settings

TC PRESET

The menus superimposed on the LCD monitor and a monitor (when the SUPER switch on the right side of the LCD monitor is

set to “ON”) connected to the VIDEO OUT or SDI OUT connector make it possible to change settings.

Change Operations

4 Change set values.

2,3,4

1,5

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR

SELECT

METER SELECT

CH 1-4 CH 5-8

INPUT SELECT VIDEO AUDIO

REC

VAR

UNITY

THUMBNAIL

EXIT

CANCEL/PF

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PLAYLIST

VIDEO

EDIT MODE

SET

LAST X

DELETE

MULTI

SEL

DIAG

SLOT CLIP

OPERATION

PF1

MARKER

A1A3A2

TRIM

SLOT SELECT

ENTRY

CLIP LIST

PF2

TEXT MEMO

SOURCE SELECT

INT

REGEN PRESET

EXT

GO TO

A.DUB MODE

OUT

ALL CLIP

PF3

PLAYER

COUNTER

RESET

NEW

TC PRESET

PROP

TCG

SHIFT

PF4

3 4 2,3

STILL/

PAUSE

REC

REW

STOP

PLAY

REVIEW

1 CLIP PLAY

PREVIEW

A.LEVEL REC

Select the item to change, hold down the STILL/PAUSE

button and turn the search dial or press the left or right

cursor button (b/a) to change the setting.

• Turn the dial clockwise (or press the right cursor button

(a)) to increment the set number and turn it

counterclockwise (or press the left cursor button (b)) to

decrement it.

• Release the STILL/PAUSE button after making the

change.

• In the SHTL mode, set the search dial to the center

position or items will move.

• Repeat the operations described in steps 3 and 4 when

there are more items to change.

3,42

1 Press the MENU button.

The setup menu screen appears on the LCD monitor and

the counter display indicates the setup menu number.

2 Select the file to change.

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the right cursor

button (a) or the FF button to go to the next file, press

the left cursor button (b) or the REW button to go to

the previous file.

3 Select items to change.

Turn the search dial or press the up or down cursor button

(▲/▼) to move the cursor (*) to the item you want to

change.

• Use the search dial in JOG mode.

• Turn the dial clockwise to increment item numbers

(001➝002➝003➝004➝) and counterclockwise to

decrement them.

• To switch to the next item, hold down the PLAY

button and press the FF button or the + button. To

switch to a previous item, hold down the PLAY button

and press the REW button or the – button.

5 Finalize the change.

Press the MENU button.

In the confirmation message that appears, press the SET

button to accept the change or press the EXIT button to

cancel it. The menu closes after this operation.

Making changes using the PF buttons

VIDEO AUDIO

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

REC

VAR

UNITY

THUMBNAIL

EXIT

CANCEL/PF

SET

MULTI

SEL

PLAYLIST

DIAG

OPERATION

EDIT MODE

SLOT CLIP

VIDEO GO TO

LAST X

DELETE

PF1

MARKER

A1A3A2

TRIM

SLOT SELECT

ENTRY

CLIP LIST

PF2

1,3 2

You can assign four of the items that are most often changed

to the PF buttons to enable quick changes of the setting

values.

TEXT

MEMO

INT

REGEN

PRESET

A.DUB MODE

OUT

ALL CLIP

PF3

PROP

TCG

EXT

SHIFT

PF4

Setup: Changing Settings

Assign a setting item to the PF button and perform the

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR

SELECT

METER SELECT

INPUT SELECT

REC

THUMBNAIL

SET

ENTRY

SLOT CLIP

PF1

ALL CLIP

PF3

SHIFT

PF4

CLIP LIST

PF2

SLOT SELECT

LAST X

TRIM

DELETE

VIDEO GO TO

OUT

EDIT MODE

A.DUB

MODE

A1A3A2

DIAG

OPERATION

EXIT

CANCEL/PF

MULTI SEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

TEXT

MEMO

TCG

TC PRESET

PROP

RESET

COUNTER

PLAYER

STOP

STILL/ PAUSE

PREVIEW

A.LEVEL REC

REW

REC

PLAY

REVIEW

1 CLIP PLAY

SOURCE SELECT

NEW

INT

REGEN

PRESET

EXT

MARKER

VAR

UNITY

VIDEO AUDIO

CH 1-4 CH 5-8

MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE LOCAL

UNITY

2 4

UNITY

1 3

∞

2/4CH1/3

following operation to change setting values.

➝For details on how to assign items to the PF button, refer to

“Setup menu No. A04 to A07 (PF1 ASSIGN to PF4 ASSIGN)”

(PDF page 182).

2 Press the PF button (1 to 4) required to bring up the

item to change.

Each press of the button updates the setting value.

3 Press the PF (EXIT) button to end changing settings.

1 Press the PF (EXIT) button.

Registered items appear on the LCD monitor.

Using a Lock to Protect the User Setting File

You can lock the system files and user setting files (USER2 to

USER5) to prevent inadvertent changes.

➝For details on releasing the system file lock setting, refer to

“Setup menu No. 30 (MENU LOCK)” (PDF page 159).

➝For details on releasing the user file lock setting, refer to

“Setup menu No. A03 (MENU LOCK)” (PDF page 182).

Returning to Factory Defaults (Initial Settings)

When the menu is open, you can return the content of the user

setting file that appear on the screen to its factory defaults.

◆ NOTE:

• The change process is automatically disengaged if left idle for

5 seconds.

• The PF button is not available in the thumbnail and playlist

modes.

Setup

◆ NOTE:

• Files can be loaded from the SD memory card even if they are

locked. The status after load operation depends on the setting

defined by the loaded data.

2 Press the SET button.

◆ NOTE:

• This operation returns the content of the user setting file displayed

on the screen to its factory defaults. The setting files of other users

are not affected.

• System settings cannot be returned to their factory defaults when a

system file is open. Other settings are returned to their factory

defaults.

• Settings cannot be returned to their factory defaults when MENU

LOCK is engaged. Set MENU LOCK to OFF.

PLAYLIST

1 Press the RESET button when the menu is open.

Setup: Changing Settings

Setup Menu

SETUP MENU

SYSTEM 12 SYS H(HD)

(➝PDF page 158) 001 LOCAL ENA 14 SYS SC(SD)

BASIC 003 REMAIN SEL 18 SCH COAR(SD)

(➝PDF page 160) 005 SUPER 19 SCH FINE(SD)

OPERATION 170 AVCHD REC

(➝PDF page 166) 180 BATTERY SEL

INTERFACE 202 ID SEL 182 TYPE-A END

(➝PDF page 169) 183 TYPE-B NEAR

002 CTL DISP 15 SYS H(SD)

006 DISPLAY SEL 20 AV PHASE

007 CHARA H-POS 25 SYSTEM FREQ

008 CHARA V-POS 26 HD SYS H ADV

009 CHARA TYPE 30 MENU LOCK

020 SYS FORMAT

024 REC FMT(SD) 100 SEARCH ENA

025 REC FMT(HD) 101 SHTL MAX

026 PLY LST FMT 102 FF.REW MAX

028 AVCHD FMT 103 SEEK SEL

031 OUT REF 104 REF ALARM

032 REC REF 108 PLAY DELAY

040 VFR REC 122 STOP EE SEL

041 LOOP REC 147 WFM DISP

050 P.ON GUI 148 WFM POS.

051 GUI OUTPUT 155 AUTO REC

069 CLOCK SET 160 REPEAT PLAY

181 TYPE-A NEAR

184 TYPE-B END

TIME CODE 500 VITC BLANK

(➝PDF page 169) 501 VITC POS-1

502 VITC POS-2

504 RUN MODE

505 TCG REGEN

507 EXT TC SEL

508 BINARY GP

509 PHASE CORR

510 TCG CF FLAG

511 DF MODE

512 TC OUT REF

513 VITC OUT

514 HD EMBD VITC

515 HD EMBD LTC

518 VITC GEN

519 UB OUT SEL

Setup: Changing Settings

VIDEO 601 VIDEO INT SG

(➝PDF page 172) 602 SDI IN MODE

620 DOWNCON MODE

AUDIO 701 CH1 IN LV 621 UPCONV MODE

(➝PDF page 177) 702 CH2 IN LV 626 D/C ENH H

703 CH3 IN LV 627 D/C ENH V

704 CH4 IN LV 638 IN U/C MODE

706 CH1 OUT LV 643 OUT MODE SEL

707 CH2 OUT LV 645 WIDE SELECT

708 CH3 OUT LV 650 STYLE

709 CH4 OUT LV 651 HUE STYLE(SD)

725 REC CH1 653 Y LVL(HD)

726 REC CH2 654 Pb LVL(HD)

727 REC CH3 655 Pr LVL(HD)

728 REC CH4 656 BK LVL(HD)

731 PB FADE 658 Y LVL(SD)

732 EMBEDDED AUD 659 Pb LVL(SD)

772 MON FILTER 660 Pr LVL(SD)

774 AVCHD A CH 661 BK LVL(SD)

775 25M REC CH 662 V LEVEL

776 REF LEVEL 663 C LEVEL

777 CH2 MIC PWR 664 HUE / C PHASE

778 AUD OUT DLY 665 SETUP / BK LVL

782 EMBD CH SEL 669 SETUP

785 PB MIX 673 CONTRAST

790 VOL SEL 676 BLK CLIP

793 A DUB PB MIX 677 LCD ASPECT

797 A DUB MONI 680 CC (F1) BLANK

681 CC (F2) BLANK

DIF 880 DIF SPEED 684 EDH(SD)

(➝PDF page 180) 882 DIF IN CH 685 ESR MODE(SD)

883 DIF OUT CH 688 CC REC

886 DIF CONFIG 689 COMP MODE

890 DIF AUD OUT 690 UMID REC

691 UMID GEN

MENU A00 LOAD 692 UMID POS

(➝PDF page 181) A01 SAVE 693 GAMMA SEL

A02 P.ON LOAD

A03 MENU LOCK

A04 PF1 ASSIGN

A05 PF2 ASSIGN

A06 PF3 ASSIGN

A07 PF4 ASSIGN

A10 CARD READ

A11 CARD WRITE

A12 CARD FORMAT

Setup

Setup: Changing Settings

Error Messages

FULL/FINE

When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is

indicated on the counter display. Open the DIAG menu to

view a description of the error on the counter display or a LCD

monitor. When an operational malfunction occurs in the unit,

an error number will flash on the counter display.

Superimposed display

T R 00:00:00:00

EJECT

Normal screen

Front display

DIAG-MENU DIF STATUS 2 <INPUT> <OUTPUT>

FMT RATE N/P CHN 63 SPEED STAT S TOP VIDEO AUDIO

DIF data indication 2

FMT RATE N/P CHN SPEED START VIDEO AUDIO

HD100

NTSC

400

DIAG-MENU

FREQ REC FMT

INPUT OUTPUT REF

Shows video system information

OK OK OK

DIAG-MENU WARNING 0/0

NO WARNING

VIDEO SYSTEM

59.94 DVCPRO HD 1080/59i 1080/59i 1080/59i HD 59

DIAG menu

This menu shows deck information. Deck information includes

“WARNING” information, serial No., “HOURS METER” (usage

time) information and “UMID” (Unique Material Identifier)

information. A DIAG menu appears on the display monitor

when the LCD monitor is connected to the ANALOG

COMPOSITE MONITOR OUT connector on the LCD monitor

and rear panel of the unit.

Opening the DIAG menu

MONITOR

SELECT

METER SELECT

CH 1-4 CH 5-8

INPUT SELECT VIDEO AUDIO

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

REC

VAR

UNITY

PLAYLIST

SET

MULTI

SEL

DIAG

OPERATION

VIDEO GO TO

EDIT MODE

LAST X

DELETE

SLOT CLIP

PF1

THUMBNAIL

EXIT

CANCEL/PF

MARKER

A1A3A2

TRIM

SLOT SELECT

ENTRY

CLIP LIST

PF2

TEXT

MEMO

SOURCE SELECT

COUNTER

INT

REGEN

PRESET

EXT

A.DUB MODE

OUT

ALL CLIP

PF3

RESET

NEW

TC PRESET

PROP

TCG

SHIFT

PF4

PLAY

REVIEW

1 CLIP PLAY

STILL/

PAUSE

REW FF

DIAG-MENU DIF STATUS 1

NODE CNT MY ID ROOT ID IRM ID RCV ID GAP CNT EUI-64

1 0 0 0 0

0080458200000000

Warning information display

DIF data indication 1

DIAG-MENU UMID INFO

MATNO

00001234005678BA 00B0458201000001

COPY

0 JPN :ORG :USER

OWNR POS

DATE

JAN-28-02 23:30:30 +03:00

TIME

UMID information display

DIAG-MENU HOURS METER

H00 OPERATION 0h H30 POWER ON 0T END

Hours meter information display

Press DIAG button(SHIFT+MENU)

Press the SET button or the right cursor button (a)

Press the left cursor button (b)

1,3

1 Press the DIAG (SHIFT + MENU) button.

The DIAG menu appears on the monitor screen and the

message appears on the counter display.

2 Press the SET button or the left or right cursor button

(b/a).

Each press of the button changes the display between

“WARNING”, “HOURS METER” and “UMID INFO”, etc.

3 Press the DIAG button.

You return to the original display.

Error Messages

WARNING Information Display

• A warning message is displayed whenever a warning occurs.

When no warnings have been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed.

• When multiple warnings occur, turn the search dial to check the descriptions of each warning.

If “T&S&M” is selected in setup menu No. 006 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display whenever a warning

or error occurs.

Monitor display Description Deck operation Counter display

Displayed while clip information is being read or when clip configuration has

changed. No operations can be performed while this display is on the screen.

BUSY

CANNOT A.DUB

CANNOT LOOP

REC

CANNOT PLAY

CANNOT REC

CANNOT REC SD

CHECK SD

INT SG

INVALID IN/OUT

POINT

INVALID TRACK

SELECT

[Meaning]

• A card has been inserted or removed.

• Updating is in progress

• Recording post processing is in progress

• Other causes

Displayed when audio voice-over cannot be recorded on a P2 card.

[Meaning]

• An attempt was made to record on a card that could not be used.

• An attempt was made to record when no card was inserted

Appears in LOOP REC mode when P2 card recording is not available.

[Meaning]

• An attempt was made to record to a write protected disk.

• An attempt was made to record on a card with no free space available.

• An attempt was made to record on a card that could not be used.

• Card status changed during recording.

• Recording was attempted when the unit was BUSY.

Displayed when playback was interrupted due to a clip error or other factor.

[Meaning]

• An attempt was made to play a clip when no clips were present.

• An attempt was made to play back a card that cannot be used

• The card could not be played back or playback stopped for some other reason

• Playback was attempted when the unit was BUSY.

Displayed when data cannot be recorded on a P2 card.

[Meaning]

• An attempt was made to record to a write protected disk.

• An attempt was made to record data on a card with no more free memory space

on it.

• An attempt was made to record on a card with no free space available.

• Card status changed during recording.

• Recording was attempted when the unit was BUSY.

• VFR recording started but no active frame data was input.

Displayed when a memory card is protected, there is not enough space or

recording in PH/HA mode is not available.

(When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.)

Displayed when a non-compatible SD memory card, non-standard management

information or mismatched thumbnail data was recognized.

(When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.)

Displayed for the first two seconds when the REC button is pressed to enter the

EE mode and the INPUT SELECT VIDEO button or the INPUT SELECT AUDIO

button is set to SG.

Displayed when an attempt was made to set an IN or OUT point in a location

where such points cannot be set.

Displayed when no audio track is selected or 3 or more channels are selected in

a voice-over recording on a P2 card.

Only 2 channels can be recorded in a voice-over recording.

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

STOP CANTLREC

STOP CANTPLAY

STOP CANT REC

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

BUSY

CANTADUB

CANT REC

CHK SD

INT SG

Counter value

CANTADUB

Error Messages

Monitor display Description Deck operation Counter display

LACK OF REC

CAP.

MARK ON/OFF

MAX. EVENTS

NEED TO REPAIR SDDisplayed when an SD memory card that needs to be repaired is detected.

NO INPUT

PL FILE NOT

FOUND

REC LIMIT SD

REPAIRING SD

R-OUT NOT

AVAILABLE

SLOT SEL

INVALID

TEXT MEMO

INVALID

WRITE

PROTECTED

Displayed when a voice-over recording is attempted on a P2 card or when

external device is selected for a player of the playlist and the REC button is

pressed to start recording, while there is not enough free space on the card.

Displayed for two seconds when a shot mark is added or deleted. Operation

The number of events that can be registered on the playlist has been reached. Operation

(When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.)

Displayed for the first two seconds when the REC button is pressed to enter the

EE mode and the INPUT SELECT button is set to a connector with no output

except for analog audio signals.

Displayed when a voice-over recording is attempted on a P2 card and there is no

playlist file.

Displayed when recording cannot continue because there is no space or

because a 12-hour recording has been completed.

(When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.)

Displayed when an SD memory card clip is being repaired.

(When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.)

Displayed when an attempt was made to use a recorder OUT point during insert

editing in playlist mode.

Displayed when the SLOT SELECT +/– button was pressed while it is not possible

to switch P2 card recording slot.

Displayed for two seconds when a text memo is added. Operation

Appears when there are already 100 text memos and no more memos can be

added.

Appears when a voice-over recording is attempted on a write-protected P2 card. Operation

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

CANTADUB

MARK ON /

MARK OFF

Counter value

ND REP

NO INPUT

CANTADUB

LIMIT SD

REPAIR

Counter value

INVALID

TEXT MEMO

INVALID

CANTADUB

WARNING information

If “E- * * ” Iights in the monitor display, hold down the SHIFT button and press the MENU button to open the DIAG-MENU and

read the warning information.

Display

No Character code

04 UNKNOWN SIG

10 FAN STOP

11 NOT 1× 25M SIG

12 NOT 1× 50M SIG

14 NO MATCH SIG

15 NOT 1× DV SIG

16 INVALID VIDEO SIG

Displayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO or DV format

signal.

Displayed when the fan motor stops. Operation

Displayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 1×

normal speed transfer signal.

Displayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) 1×

normal speed transfer signal.

Displayed when signal input via the 1394 interface differs from the system format set on

this unit.

Displayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DV (25 Mbps) 1× normal

speed transfer signal.

Displayed when the compressed video data of a signal input from the 1394 interface is

irregular.

Description Deck operation

Recording is

disabled

continues

Recording is

disabled

Recording is

disabled

Recording is

disabled

Recording is

disabled

Recording is

disabled

Error Messages

Display

No Character code

17 INVALID AUDIO SIG

18 INVALID TC SIG

21 REC WARNING

49 LAN ERROR

50 BATTERY EMPTY

75 HDD INTERMITTENT

90 NOT 1× 100M SIG

91 COPY PROTECTED

92 1394 INITIAL ERROR Displayed when the 1394 interface connection is irregular.

CARD

ERROR<******>

DIR NG

CARD<******>

RUNDOWN

CARD<******>

Displayed when the audio data of a signal input from the 1394 interface is irregular. Operation

Displayed when the time code data of a signal input from the 1394 interface is irregular. Operation

Displayed when a video or audio error occurs during recording.

To continue operation, turn the power off and then back on again.

Displayed when data was corrupted due to a P2 card error during recording.

This error is displayed after recording ends and remains on until the start of the next

operation. This error is not displayed during playback. (* indicates the slot number where

the error occurred.)

Replace the P2 card in the slot where the error occurred.

Displayed when a LAN connection or disconnection failed. Power off, then power up

again before use.

Should E-49 appear again, consult your supplier.

Displayed when a drop in the backup battery voltage for the internal clock is detected at

power on. Replace the internal battery.

The P2 card directory structure is not supported. (* indicates the slot number where the

error occurred.) Make a quick backup of card data and format the card.

The maximum number of overwrites has been exceeded. (* indicates the slot number

where the error occurred.) This P2 card should be replaced.

Displayed for 3 seconds when a dropout due to reduced hard disk performance occurs

during hard disk playback for monitoring purposes.

Use a faster hard disk.

Displayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO HD (100 Mbps)

1× normal speed transfer signal.

Displayed when DV format recording is available and the copy guard signal input via the

1394 interface is in the copy inhibit mode.

Description Deck operation

23.98Hz 24Hz 59-23Hz 60-24Hz 60-25Hz

Appears during playback when the time code has been recorded in drop frame mode.

The video output is distorted and audio output is muted at the drop point of the time code.

Check the playback clip. Playing back a 24p frame-rate clip requires that the time code

93 INVALID TC MODE

INVALID EMBEDDED

INVALID TC

SEQUENCE

be recorded in non-drop frame mode. Appears when the time code in an HD SDI input is

in the drop frame mode during EE or recording. Normal recording will not be possible

under these conditions. Check signal input to the unit. Set the input time code to non-drop

frame mode. (Appears when 23.98, 24, 59-23, 60-24 or 60-25 is set in setup menu No. 25

(SYSTEM FREQ).)

Displayed while synchronizing recorded video frames to the time code of a signal input

to the HD SDI connector when that time code is not advancing at 1× normal speed. (When

“SLTC” is selected in setup menu No. 032 (REC REF) or 29.97, 59-23, 60-24, 25 or 60-25

is selected in setup menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ).)

Appears during playback when frame rate data in user bit cannot be detected or when

the playback time code is not continuous. The video output is distorted and audio output

is muted in sections where the time code is not continuous. Check the playback clip.

Appears during EE or recording when frame rate data cannot be detected in the user bit

data in an HD SDI input or when the input time code is not continuous. Normal recording

will not be possible under these conditions. Check signal input to the unit. Input signals

with a matching time code and pull-down sequence (Appears when 23.98, 24, 59-23, 60-

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

only

continues

STOP

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Recording is

disabled

Recording is

disabled

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Operation

continues

Error Messages

◆ NOTE:

*1: This warning appears only during recording. Then the audio is recorded mute.

*2: This warning appears only during recording. The internally generated time code is recorded.

*3: Operation continues but normal recording or playback may not be possible.

*4: This warning appears at any time. This error disables input to the digital video interface.

*5: “E-50” appears when the backup battery is depleted. Consult your supplier for information on a store that can provide you with a new battery

(CR2032 or the equivalent). Be sure to use setup menu No. 069 (CLOCK SET) to set the clock after battery replacement.

Error Messages

Display

No Character code

97 NO ACTIVE FRAME

INVALID FRAME

RATE

Appears when active frame data cannot be detected in the user bits in the HD SDI input during EE or recording. Normal recording will not be possible under these conditions. Check signal input to the unit. The input signal must contain the active frame data from a variable frame-rate camera. (Appears when 29.97, 59-23, 60-24 or 60-25 is set in setup menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ) and setup menu No 040 (VFR REC) is set to ON.)

Appears when active frame data detected from the user bit in the HD SDI input during EE and recording exceeds 50p. Normal recording is not possible under these conditions. When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 60-25, set the frame rate on a variable frame-rate camera to 50p or less. Appears when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 60-25 and VFR REC is set to ON.

Description Deck operation

Recording is disabled Operation continues during recording

Operation continues

◆ NOTE:

*6: An attempt to start recording causes the button to temporarily light. It goes out a few seconds later and no recording is made.

The following warning messages appear when an incorrect operation is attempted in the thumbnail playlist screen.

Item Message Description Measure

Cannot access gateway server. Check if LAN setup is correct.

Restore media and clips to normal state before

or for other reasons.

User name or password in not entered correctly. Enter user name or password correctly.

A thumbnail containing a grayed out text memo that cannot be generated is not available for editing.

FTP server cannot be found. Check if FTP client URL is correct.

A clip that does not span multiple cannot be reconnected.

Some of the selected clip could not be repaired.

A network setup file with the same file name exists on the SD memory card.

The set IP address is used on another device. Consult the network administrator, and set another

There is not enough recording capacity left on the card.

allow attachment of shot marks.

A clip cannot be copied to the card storing the original clip.

access. When displayed during network operation, check LAN setup, make sure the LAN cable is correctly connected and check that your network environment is functioning properly.

Edit settings or content to enable thumbnail display.

correctly connected and check that your network environment is functioning properly.

Check selected content.

Save to a different name.

IP address.

Insert a card with sufficient recording capacity.

correct.

Insert all cards that contain the clip.

Copy the selected clip to a card that does not contain the original clip.

Thumbnail

CANNOT ACCESS GATEWAY! CHECK LAN SETTING

CANNOT ACCESS! Data cannot be accessed because it is corrupted

CANNOT ADD! NO INPUT

CANNOT CHANGE!

CANNOT CONNECT! Connection to the network cannot be established. Check LAN setup, make sure the LAN cable is

CANNOT DELETE! Contents version mismatch prevents deletion. Match devices and contents version.

CANNOT FIND FTP-SERVER!

CANNOT FORMAT! P2 card problem prevents formatting. Check P2 card.

CANNOT RE-CONNECT!

CANNOT REPAIR IN SELECTION!

CANNOT REPAIR! Selected content cannot be repaired. Check selected content.

CANNOT SAVE! FILE NAME IN USE

CARD FULL! The P2 or SD memory card is full. Insert media with sufficient capacity.

INVALID VALUE! Entered data was invalid. Enter data in a valid range.

IP ADDRESS IS USED!

LACK OF REC CAPACITY!

MISSING CLIP! All cards that contain the clip must be inserted to

NO CARD! No P2 or SD memory card is inserted. Insert compatible media.

NO CONTENTS! No P2 data in the connected network folder. Connect to a folder that contains P2 data.

NO COPY TO SAME CARD!

NO INPUT! No data is input. Set after making input.

Error Messages

Item Message Description Measure

NO SD CARD! No SD memory card is inserted. Insert an SD memory card.

Thumbnail

Hard disk

On-screen

keyboard

NOT SELECTED! An attempt was made to delete an unselected

clip.

PING FAILED!

CHECK LOG or

SET FTP-URL

SAME CLIP IS

SELECTED!

TOO MANY CLIPS! Too many clips are selected. Reduce the number of selected clips.

UNKNOWN

CONTENTS

FORMAT!

UNKNOWN DATA! The metadata character code is invalid. Use UTF-8 for the metadata character code. Use the

USER CLIP NAME

MODIFIED!

WRITE PROTECTED! The P2 or SD memory card is write protected. Insert write-enabled media.

CANNOT ACCESS

CARD!

CANNOT ACCESS

TARGET!

CANNOT COPY!

FORMAT HDD TO

FAT

CANNOT FORMAT! The hard disk cannot be initialized. Connect another hard disk drive.

CANNOT

RECOGNIZE HDD!

CANNOT SELECT!

MAX.6 PARTITIONS

CARD IS EMPTY!

CANNOT COPY!

FORMAT P2 CARD! Importing is not possible to a P2 card containing

HDD CAPACITY

FULL!

HDD

DISCONNECTED!

MISMATCH

COMPONENT!

P2 CARD IS

UNFORMATTED!

TOO MANY

PARTITIONS!

TOO MANY

TARGETS!

UNKNOWN DEVICE

CONNECTED!

VERIFICATION

FAILED!

CANNOT CHANGE! An attempt was made to change PERSON when

CANNOT SET!

INVALID VALUE!

PING failed. Check if LAN setup, FTP client URL and LAN cable

The selected clips contain multiple copies of the

same clip (duplicated using COPY).

This warning appears when data not compatible

with the unit is detected.

Characters in the clip name had to be deleted in

adding the counter value.

An error occurred during P2 card access. Check P2 card.

An error occurred during hard disk access. Check hard disk status and connection.

Clips cannot be copied to hard disk without

partitions.

The destination target cannot be properly

recognized.

It is not possible to mount more than 6 hard disk

partitions simultaneously.

The P2 selected for copying is empty. Copying is not performed since the card is empty.

clips.

Not enough space left on the hard disk. There is not enough space on the connected hard

The unit is not connected to a hard disk. Reconnect the USB cable. If the hard disk does not

Copying is not possible since the model numbers

of the two cards differ.

The P2 card is not formatted. Use a formatted P2 card.

There are too many partitions. Hard disks can handle up to 23 partitions. Use a new

Multiple devices are connected. Disconnect devices, turn off the unit and turn it back

The connected DVD drive is not compatible. Disconnect devices, turn off the unit and turn it back

The compare check after copying failed. Copy the data again.

no text memo had been entered.

The entered value is invalid. Enter a valid value.

Select the clip you want to delete.

connection are correct.

Multiple copies of the same clip (duplicated using

COPY) cannot be simultaneously copied. Deselect

all identical copies from the selected clips.

Match devices and contents version.

viewer to enter correct characters.

The user clip name plus the counter value can only

contain up to 100 bytes. Characters in the clip name

are automatically deleted when the total exceeds

100 bytes.

Format using a FAT format or export data from a P2

card to create a partition.

Reboot the hard disk or connect a different hard

disk.

Cancel some of the selected partitions.

Format the P2 card.

disk. Use a new hard disk or formatted hard disk.

operate normally, turn it off and turn it back on again.

Use a P2 card with the same model number or

import video in clip units.

hard disk or formatted hard disk.

on again.

First enter a text memo.

Error Messages

Item Message Description Measure

CANNOT FIND CLIP! Specified clip could not be found. Insert the card with the clip.

Playlist

CANNOT FIND SAME

FORMAT!

CANNOT MOVE! Move operation is not possible. Select a consecutive area.

CANNOT OPERATE

AT “RED” EVENT!

CANNOT OPERATE

WITH EXTERNAL

PLAYER

CANNOT OPERATE:

"RED" A.DUB EVENT

INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

A.DUB EVENT

INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

BLANK EVENT

INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

BLANK VIDEO

EVENT INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

COLLAPSE CLIP

INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

DIFFERENT ASPECT

RATIO INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

DIFFERENT

REFERRED

POSITION

CANNOT OPERATE:

ILLEGAL EVENT

INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

INTERNAL MEMORY

IS FULL

CANNOT OPERATE:

INVALID AUDIO FILE

CANNOT OPERATE:

MULTI FORMAT

INCLUDED

CANNOT OPERATE:

MULTI SOURCE

INCLUDED IN

SELECTED EVENTS

CANNOT OPERATE:

PLAYLIST FILE IS

NOT FOUND

CANNOT OPERATE:

PLAYLIST IS NOT

SAVED

CANNOT OPERATE:

UNMATCH INPOINT

There are no clips in a matching playlist format. Use clips that match the playlist format.

Not allowed in a playback disable (marked red)

event.

A.DUB is not available when an external player is

used.

Since the selected events include a red A.DUB

event, operation is not possible.

Since the selected events include an A.DUB

event, operation is not possible.

Since the selected events include a blank event,

operation is not possible.

Since the selected events include a blank video

event, operation is not possible.

Some of the clips are abnormal. Use normal clips only.

There are clips with different aspect ratios. Aspect ratios cannot be mixed. Use only clips with

Since the location of the clip referenced by the

event differs, operation is not possible.

There are illegal events. Change the illegal events to the correct status.

Internal memory is full and no new audio level

values can be added.

This audio file cannot be used. A playlist file with 24-bit audio data cannot be

The files are not in the same format. Playlist files in different formats cannot be loaded.

Since the selected event references multiple

clips, operation is not possible.

No playlist file could be found. Insert a card with a playlist file.

The playlist has not been saved. Save the playlist.

Since there is a track with a non-matching source

IN point, operation is not possible.

An illegal operation was attempted in a disabled

event. Use a playback enable event or insert a card

with suitable clips.

Select a P2 card as a player.

Remove the red A.DUB event from the selection.

Remove the A.DUB event from the selection.

Remove the blank event from the selection.

Remove the blank video event from the selection.

There may also be a bad clip at the location where

the data is copied to.

the same aspect ratio.

Select only events whose source clips have the

same time code.

Use the UNITY level to delete existing audio level or

delete the event to which an audio level was added.

loaded.

Select only events that reference the same clip.

Match up the IN points of all tracks.

Error Messages

Item Message Description Measure

Playlist

CANNOT OPERATE:

UNMATCH INSERT

POINTS

CANNOT OPERATE:

UNMATCH

OUTPOINT

CAPTURE

INCOMPLETED

DIFFERENT

FORMAT!

DIFFERENT

PLAYLIST VERSION!

DIFFERENT SYSTEM

FREQUENCY!

DURATION

LIMITATION!

ILLEGAL FILE! The playlist is not in a format that can be loaded

LACK OF REC

CAPACITY!

NO CARD! The specified card does not exist. Insert the card before attempting to process it.

NO FILE! The specified file does not exist. Use SAVE AS to save or insert a normally operating

NO SPACE! There is not enough space on the card.

NOT AVAILABLE

FORMAT!

NOT SELECTED! No clip is selected. Select the clip in the player thumbnail screen.

NUMBER OF EVENT

LIMITATION!

NUMBER OF FILE

LIMITATION!

READ ONLY

PLAYLIST VERSION!

R-OUT POINT IS NOT

AVAILABLE IN

INSERT MODE

WRITE PROTECTED! The specified card is write protected. Insert write-enabled media.

Since there is a track with a non-matching

destination points, operation is not possible.

Since there is a track with a non-matching source

OUT point, operation is not possible.

A capture from an external player failed to

capture the entire clip, but registered what was

captured.

The playlist being edited and the event and clip

selected for importing are in a different playlist

format (codec or frame rate).

The playlist contains files in different versions. Playlist files in a different version cannot be

Some files have a different system frequency. Use only files with the same system frequency.

The selected process cannot be performed

because playlist duration exceeds 24 hours.

into the unit.

The card selected for Edit Copy does not have

enough capacity.

Cannot edit data in the current format. Use a compatible playlist format.

The number of events on a track has reached the

upper limit.

The number of playlist files has reached the

upper limit.

The playlist file is opened as read only because it

is in a different version.

An insert edit cannot use a recorder OUT point. Select some point other than the recorder OUT point

Match up the destination points of all tracks.

Match up the OUT points of all tracks.

When OUT points are displaced due to intermittent

time codes, for example, trimming could be used to

revise.

Use clips in a matching playlist format.

imported.

Delete data to reduce the duration to less than 24

hours to process.

Use a playlist file in a format that can be loaded into

the unit.

Insert a card with sufficient capacity.

card.

The upper limit of the number of events on each

track is 100. Operate within this limit.

One card can store up to 999 playlist files. Delete

files no longer needed or use a new card.

Playlists created on the AJ-SPD850, AJ-HPM100,

AJ-HPM110 or AJ-HPS1500 can only be opened as

read only files. To edit such files on this unit save

them out.

in editing.

Error Messages

Error information

Error

No. Message

E-30 TURN POWER OFF

E-37 COMM ERROR

E-38 SYSTEM ERROR

E-55 OPT SYS ERROR

E-56 OPT NOT RESPONSE

E-57 OPT HALT

E-BA BATTERY Appears when the input DC voltage is below the undercut voltage. STOP

Displayed when an error occurs in reading and writing card data.

To continue operation, turn the power off and then back on again.

Displayed when a system controller command was not complied to.

To continue operation, turn the power off and then back on again.

Displayed when the fan motor stops.

To continue operation, turn the power off and then back on again.

Displayed when an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) malfunctions. Turn

the power off and then back on again.

Displayed when an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) does not respond

to communications. Turn the power off and then back on again.

Displayed when communications from an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board

(optional) cannot be updated. Turn the power off and then back on again.

Description Operation

STOP

AVCHD warning information (when the AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed)

The following lists major warning messages displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. For details on other warning

messages, follow the instructions given in the messages.

Message Description

CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA. This data conforms to a different standard and cannot be used.

CANNOT PLAY. Cannot play.

CANNOT SELECT MORE CLIPS. Too many clips selected to delete.

CANNOT SET. THE NUMBER OF INDEXES HAS EXCEEDED THE

MAXIMUM LIMIT.

CARD ERROR. PLEASE REFORMAT. Formatting failed. This card must be reformatted.

CHECK CARD. Check the card.

CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. A control data error was detected.

NO CARD No card is inserted.

NO FILE. The metadata file cannot be found.

REPAIR CLIP? Repair clip?

THE CLIP IS PROTECTED. PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION. The clip is protected. Cancel protection.

THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED. A thumbnail data error was detected.

UNABLE TO FORMAT. Cannot be formatted.

WRITE PROTECT The card is write protected.

Cannot make settings since the number of indexes exceeds the limit

Error Messages

■ Error indication

These messages appear when malfunctions occur with the unit or an SD memory card. If the problem cannot be solved by

turning the unit off and turning it back on, try replacing the card as directed, or consult your supplier.

Message Description

CANNOT RECORD Indicates that an error occurred during shooting.

REC WARNING Indicates that an error occurred during recording. Rerecord the card. If the warning still persists, contact your

supplier.

Turn the power off if the warning continues.

SYSTEM ERROR

TURN POWER OFF

Indicates that a system error occurred. Turn the power off and then turn it back on again.

If this message occurred during SD memory card access, for example when a clip was deleted, the SD

memory card may be damaged. Replace the SD card with a new one.

Use the AVCCAM Restorer, a repair utility, if this message is output during a repair.

➝ › Refer to “Recovery of SD memory cards” (PDF page 142).

Continuous playback of multiple clips may not be smooth in the transition between clips.

In the following cases, playback may stop briefly in the transition between clips during continuous playback of multiple clips.

■ Multiple recording formats

Recording mode = PH mode

Playback format = 1080/60i (30P)

Error Messages

Recording format PH 1080/60i

Plays back smoothly.

Recording format PH 1080/60i

■ Multiple recording modes

Recording format = 1080/60i

Playback format = 1080/60i (30P)

Recording format PH 1080/60i

Video stops briefly during the switch between clips.

Recording format HA 1080/60i

■ When there are clips shorter than 3 seconds

Recording that is 3 seconds or longer

Recording shorter than 3 seconds

Recording format PH 720/60P

This format does not match the playback format and will not be played back.

Recording format HE 1080/60i

Recording that is 3 seconds or longer

Recording format HA 1080/60i

Recording format PH 1080/60i

Video stops briefly during the switch between clips.

Recording format HG 1080/60i

Playback is smooth when going from HA mode to HG mode and from HG mode to HA mode.

 

Plays back smoothly. Video stops briefly during the transition between clips.

Error Messages

GENERAL

Specifications

Power supply: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 60 W

12 V DC, 4.8 A (full options)

indicates safety information.

Operating ambient temperature:

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Operating ambient humidity:

10 % to 80 % (no condensation)

Ambient storage temperature:

–20 °C to 50 °C (–4 °F to 122 °F)

Mass: 6.6 kg (14.55 lb) Dimensions (W × H × D):

301 mm × 120 mm × 412 mm

(11

/8 inches × 43/4 inches × 161/4 inches)

(not including the support legs) Recording format: AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/DVCPRO HD/

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV/AVCHD selectable

Recording video signal:

1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i

Recording audio signal:

AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/ DVCPRO HD: 48 kHz 16bits 8CH DVCPRO50: 48 kHz 16bits 4CH DVCPRO/DV:48 kHz 16-bits 2/4 channels

selectable

*1: When an AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board (optional) is installed.

Recording times:

Card Recording format

8 GB X 1

16 GB X 1

32 GB X 1

64 GB X 1

AVC-Intra100/

DVCPRO HD

Approx. 8 minutes Approx. 16 minutes Approx. 32 minutes

Approx. 16 minutes Approx. 32 minutes Approx. 64 minutes

Approx. 32 minutes Approx. 64 minutes Approx. 128 minutes

Approx. 64 minutes Approx. 128 minutes Approx. 256 minutes

AVC-Intra50/

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO/DV

◆ NOTE:

• All of the above times apply when single clips are recorded

continuously one after the other on the P2 card.

• Depending on the number of the clips to be recorded, the

recordable time may be shorter than the times given above.

VIDEO

DIGITAL VIDEO

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

Specifications

AVC-Intra100/ DVCPRO HD:

(59.94Hz) Y: 74.1758 MHz P

B/PR: 37.0879 MHz

(50Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz P

B/PR: 37.1250 MHz

DVCPRO50:

Y: 13.5 MHz P

B/PR:6.75 MHz

DVCPRO:

Y: 13.5 MHz P

B/PR: 3.375 MHz

AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: 10bits DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8bits

Video compression method:

AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50:

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile

DVCPRO HD:

DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 370M)

DVCPRO50/ DVCPRO:

DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 314M)

DV:

DV Compression (IEC61834-2)

Color sampling: AVC-Intra100:

Y : P

B : PR = 4 : 2 : 2

Resolution:

AVC-Intra 100: 1920 × 1080 (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i) 1280 × 720 (720/59.94p, 720/50p) AVC-Intra 50: 1440 × 1080 (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i) 960 × 720 (720/59.94p, 720/50p)

VIDEO INPUT

Analog composite input:

BNC × 1 (VIDEO IN), 1.0 V[P-P] (75 Ω)

Reference input: Automatic switching of black burst/HD 3

value SYNC, BNC × 1 (loop through × 1), automatic 75 Ω termination provided

SDI input: BNC × 1, complies with SMPTE 292M/

296M/299M during HD SDI input, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A, ITU-R BT.6564 during SD SDI input

VIDEO OUTPUT

SD analog composite output:

BNC × 1

AUDIO

HD SDI/SD SDI output (switchable):

BNC×1, complies with SMPTE 292M/296M/ 299M during HD serial digital output, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A, ITU-R BT.656-4 during SD serial digital output

VIDEO ADJUSTMENT RANGES

Video output gain: Can be set to -∞ to +3 dB or -∞ to +6 dB

depending on menu

Video output chroma gain:

-∞ to +3 dB

Video output HUE (chroma phase):

±30°

Video output setup level:

±10 %

Video output sync phase:

±15 µs

Video output SC phase:

±180°

Specifications

DIGITAL AUDIO

Sampling frequencies:

48 kHz (synchronous with video)

Quantizing: 16 bits Frequency response:

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (at the reference level)

Dynamic range: Better than 85 dB

(1 kHz emphasis off, “A” weighted)

Distortion: Less than 0.1 %

(1 kHz, emphasis off, reference level)

Crosstalk: Less than –80 dB

(1 kHz, between 2 channels)

Headroom: 12/18/20 dB selectable De-emphasis: T1 = 50 µs, T2 = 15 µs (auto on/off)

AUDIO INPUT

Analog input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):

XLR × 4, 600 Ω/high impedance selectable (factory setting: high impedance) +4/0/–3/–20 dBu selectable Only CH2 input can be switched between LINE/MIC/MIC +48 V

MIC: –60 dBu MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported, –60 dBu Digital input: BNC × 2 (CH1/2, CH3/4)

AES/EBU format SMPTE276M

SDI input: BNC × 1, complies with SMPTE 292M/296M/

299M during HD SDI input, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A (480/59.94i), ITU-R BT.656-4 (576/50i) during SD SDI input

AUDIO OUTPUT

Analog output (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):

XLR × 4, low impedance, +4/0/–3/–20 dBu selectable

Digital output: BNC × 2

(CH1/2, CH3/4) AES/EBU format SMPTE276M

SDI output: BNC × 1, complies with SMPTE 292M/296M/

299M during HD SDI input, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A (480/59.94i), ITU-R BT.656-4 (576/50i) during SD SDI input

Monitor output: Pin jacks × 2, –8 dBV, 600 Ω Headphones: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter), 8 Ω,

variable level

Specifications

Other input/output

Time code input: BNC × 1, 0.5 V[P-P] to 8.0 V[P-P], 10 kΩ Time code output: BNC × 1, 2.0 V[P-P] ±0.5 V[P-P],

low impedance

RS-422A input/output:

D-sub 9pin, RS-422A interface

IEEE1394 input/output:

IEEE1394 6pin × 1 400/200/100 Mbps selectable Complies with IEEE1394-1995 Complies with IEC61883-Part1,Part2 Complies with SMPTE 396M AV/C Command Set supported

USB 2.0: Host × 1, Device × 1 LAN: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T × 1 eSATA: eSATA 3Gbit port × 1

Inrush current, measured according to European standard EN55103-1: 20.5 A

Specifications

Mass and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

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By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities

or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Panasonic AJ-HPM200 operating instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this first! (For AJ-HPM200P)

Read this first! (For AJ-HPM200E)

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

Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling

Insert a P2 Card

Recording and Playback

Removing P2 Cards

Preventing Accidental Deletion

Connections

Example of Connections for Remote Control

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

Thumbnail Menu

Setup

Unit Setup

Changing Settings

Change Operations

Using a Lock to Protect the User Setting File

Returning to Factory Defaults (Initial Settings)

Setup Menu

Error Messages

WARNING Information Display

Specifications