Panasonic aj-pg50pj operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Portable Recorder

ModelNo.AJ-PG50

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

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CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated.

• Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it in fire.

• Do not store in temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F).

• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For Battery Pack

• Use specified charger.

• Replace only with same or specified type.

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.

WARNING:

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

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

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) out of the reach of babies and small children.

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:

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

CAUTION (For USA and Canada):

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:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

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CAUTION (For USA and Canada):

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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FCC NOTICE (U.S.A.)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AJ-PG50

Trade Name: Panasonic

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102

Support contact: 1-800-524-1448

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

CAUTION:

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 or more 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.

FCC Warning:

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

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

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

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NOTIFICATION (Canada)

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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For USA

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Notice (U.S.A. only):

Disposal may be regulated in your community due to Environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,

please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.

Note:

The rating plate is on the underside of the Recorder, Battery Charger and AC Adaptor.

For Turkey EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Декларація про Відповідність

Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та

електронному обладнанні

(затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України)

Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в елек тричному

Вміст небезпечних речовин у випадках, не обумовлених в Додатку №2 ТР ОВНР, :

1. свинець(Pb) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

2. кадмій (Cd)– не перевищує 0,01 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 100 частин на мільйон;

3. ртуть(Hg) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації

4. шестивалентний хром (Cr6+ ) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

5. полібромбіфеноли (PBB) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

6. полібромдефенілові ефіри (PBDE) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на

мільйон.

та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР).

до 1000 частин на мільйон;

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is for U.K.

Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable isnot 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 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 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.

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse

Fuse

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Fuse

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AJ-PG50)

The apparatus is compliant with:

• standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, 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 Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, such as connecting cables for IEEE1394 or USB.

• When connecting to the HDMI signal terminal, use multilayer shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications.

• 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.

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

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Batteries that may be used with this product (Correct as of March 2014)

Panasonic VW-VBD58 batteries may be used with this product.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Battery Charger / AC Adaptor

Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use.

Note regarding the Power Management function specified under COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

This device is designed and manufactured for use at a broadcasting station and/or in a similar environment. This device is not equipped with a Power Management function or the Power Management function is set to OFF as it will prevent the device from fulfilling its intended purpose for the reasons below.

1. If the device is a Studio Camera, a Weather Camera, a Mixer or other processor: A Power Management function may cause the device to suddenly stop during recording or while On Air.

2. If the device is a Studio Monitor: A Power Management function may cause video for the confirmation of whether a signal is normal, or whether the signal has been lost, to be un-viewable.

3. If the device is a Camera Recorder: A professional camera recorder must be able to start quickly at any time, but a Power Management function will cause an increase in the time taken to resume from Stand-by mode.

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To remove the battery

Main Power Battery

Press the battery release button.

Back-up Battery

• For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life,

please consult your dealer.

Battery

release button

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Brazil Only Brasil Apenas

■ Manuseio de baterias usadas

Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para

o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper a blindagem e produzir fogo.

Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta, danificar

o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos ter-

minais.

Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 °C (212 °F). O gás

liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta,danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blind-

agem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente.

Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante água. Caso

haja irritação, consulte um médico.

■ Para remover a bateria

Bateria Principal de Energia

Pressione o botão para liberar a bateria.

This symbol in only valid in TAIWAN.

廢電池請回收

Botão de liberação da bateria

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

• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

•Microsoft

and Windows® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• Apple, Mac, Mac OS, MacBook, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, QuickTime, and Safari are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

• Microsoft product screenshots are used in accordance with the guidelines of Microsoft Corporation.

• Other company names and product names appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Illustrations in this manual

• Illustrations of the recorder unit and menu screens may appear different from the actual recorder unit and menu screens.

Page references

• In this manual, page references are indicated as: (➝ “½½½” page ½½).

Terminology

• An SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are all referred to as an “SD memory card.”

• A memory card with the “P2” logo (for example, the separately sold AJ-P2E064FG) is referred to as a “P2 memory card.”

• A memory card with the “microP2” logo (for example, the separately sold AJ-P2M032AG) is referred to as a “microP2 memory card.”

• A P2 memory card and microP2 memory card are referred to as a “P2 card.” Furthermore, a P2 memory card slot and microP2 memory card slot are referred to as a “P2 card slot.”

• Recording with the system frequency at 23.98 Hz or 24 Hz is referred to as “native recording.”

• In this manual, the following operating system is referred to as “Windows 7.”

- Microsoft

Windows® 7 operating system

• In this manual, the following operating system is referred to as “Windows 8.”

- Microsoft

Windows® 8 operating system

• A recordable media device such as an external hard disk drive connected to a USB port is referred to as a “storage device.”

• Video created by a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip.”

• Orange button labels on the unit panel indicate alternate functions enabled by holding down the [SHIFT] button. The operating instructions refer to the buttons only by label, without mentioning the [SHIFT] button.

Proxy recording with this product

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio license for personal and non-commercial use, and is not licensed for any activity except those for personal use described below.

• Recording video compliant with the AVC standard (hereinafter referred to as an AVC video).

• Playing AVC video recorded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity.

• Playing AVC video that was obtained from a licensed provider. For details, refer to the MPEG LA, LLC website (http://www.mpegla.com).

Website URL

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

About copyrights

• Copyright laws may prohibit use, except for personal pleasure, of your recorded video and audio content without permission of the rights holder.

Contents

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Usage Precautions ........................................ 11

Regarding this unit ............................................. 11

AC adaptor ......................................................... 12

Battery ................................................................ 13

Battery characteristics .............................................. 13

Remove the battery after use ................................... 13

Take proper care of the battery terminal .................. 13

Before Use ......................................................... 13

Setting the Area of Use (Frame Frequency and

Other Settings) .................................................... 13

Always confirm the year, month, day, time, and

time zone, and set as necessary ........................ 13

Compatible storage media ....................................... 13

Driver installation ...................................................... 14

Accessories .............................................................. 14

Optional Accessories ............................................... 14

Control Reference Guide............................... 15

Controls .............................................................. 15

Slots and I/O Controls ........................................ 17

I/O Connectors and Power Components ........... 19

Preparation .................................................... 21

Power Supply ..................................................... 21

Charging the Battery ................................................ 21

Using the Battery ................................................ 22

Installation ................................................................. 22

Removal .................................................................... 22

Using the AC Adaptor ........................................ 23

Installation ................................................................. 23

Removal .................................................................23

How to Turn On/Off the Power ........................... 24

Turning On the Power ............................................... 24

Turning Off the Power ............................................... 24

Auto Power Off during Operation ............................. 24

Setting the Year, Month, Day, and Time ............ 25

P2 Cards ............................................................ 26

P2 Card Access Lamp and P2 Card Status ............. 26

P2 Card Recording Times ........................................ 26

Handling of Recording Data ............................... 28

Using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards ............. 29

Available Modes ............................................ 30

Main Mode ..................................................... 31

Recording/Playback Screen ............................... 31

Recording Clips ........................................................ 31

Playing Back Clips .................................................... 34

Thumbnail Screen .............................................. 37

Displaying the Thumbnail Screen ............................. 37

Names and Functions of the Parts of the Thumbnail

Screen ................................................................ 38

Changing the Thumbnail Display ............................. 40

Playing Back Clips .................................................... 41

Selecting and Deselecting Clips .............................. 43

Adding Text Memos and Shot Marks ....................... 43

Copying Clips ........................................................... 44

Deleting Clips ........................................................... 45

Repairing and Reconnecting Clips .......................... 45

Viewing and Editing the Clip Information ................. 46

Changing Thumbnails .............................................. 47

Adding Metadata to Clips During Recording ........... 48

Formatting P2 Cards and SD Memory Cards .......... 50

Checking the Card Status ........................................ 50

Manual and Automatic CPS Authentication ............. 51

Connecting an External Device via the USB HOST

Port ..................................................................... 53

Using the Unit Connected to a Network ..............61

Network Connection ................................................. 61

Preparing for Connection ......................................... 62

Network Settings ...................................................... 63

Network Functions .................................................... 67

Network Settings ...................................................... 68

Using FTP Client Functions ...................................... 69

Viewing the Thumbnails of Clips on an FTP Server

(FTP Thumbnail Screen) ..................................... 70

Deleting Clips on the FTP Server ............................. 71

Viewing FTP Server Clip Information ........................ 71

Transferring Clips ..................................................... 71

Transferring SD Memory Card Data ......................... 73

USB Device Mode ......................................... 75

P2 Playlist Editing Mode................................ 76

Screen Display............................................... 78

OSD Display ....................................................... 78

Deck Information (DIAG) Display ........................80

Waveform Monitor (WFM) Display ......................80

Time Code, User Bits, and CTL..................... 81

Time code ................................................................ 81

User Bits ................................................................... 81

CTL ........................................................................... 81

Setting the Time Code and User Bits ....................... 81

Setup Menu ................................................... 83

Menu Operations ................................................ 83

Menu Structure ................................................... 84

Menu List ............................................................ 86

CLIP .......................................................................... 86

REC/PB ..................................................................... 90

I/F SETUP ................................................................. 95

FILE ........................................................................ 103

SYSTEM .................................................................. 106

List of Compatible Input and Output Formats ........ 108

Using a Keyboard ........................................ 109

Full Keyboard ......................................................... 109

Numeric Keyboard ................................................. 109

USB Keyboard ....................................................... 109

For Long and Trouble-Free Operation......... 110

Maintenance ..................................................... 110

Condensation .................................................... 110

Storage Precautions .........................................110

Warning System ...............................................111

Warning Details ...................................................... 111

Error Codes ............................................................ 112

Updating the Firmware in This Unit ........................ 119

Specifications............................................... 120

Index ............................................................ 124

Usage Precautions

Regarding this unit

 Panasonic makes no guarantees regarding re-

cordings

• Please note that Panasonic makes no guarantees regarding recordings in cases where images and/or audio were not recorded as you intended due to problems with this unit or P2 cards.

 Be careful to avoid getting water inside the unit

when using it in rainy or snowy weather, or near the sea shore.

• The unit or a card may be damaged. (In some cases, it may become unrepairable.)

 Do not install this unit in a location exposed to

direct sunlight.

• The cabinet may be deformed and the LCD screen may be damaged.

 Keep the unit away from electromagnetic devic-

es (such as TVs and video game consoles).

• Using the unit on or near a TV may result in distorted images or audio due to electromagnetic radiation.

• The strong magnetic field produced by loudspeakers and large monitors may damage recordings or distort images.

• Electromagnetic waves from microcomputers may adversely affect the unit or distort images and audio.

• If an electromagnetic device adversely affects the unit and results in it becoming unable to be operated correctly, turn the unit off and disconnect the AC cable from the outlet. Then, reconnect the AC cable. Finally, turn the unit back on.

 Do not use the unit near a radio transmitter or

high-voltage equipment.

• Use near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect recorded images and audio.

 When using the unit at the sea shore, in the open

air, etc., be careful not to get sand or dust inside.

• The sand or dust may damage the unit or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting and removing cards.)

 When carrying the unit, be careful not to drop it.

• A strong impact may damage the unit and result in it becoming unable to be operated correctly.

 Do not get insecticides or other volatile materi-

als on the unit.

• The unit may be deformed and the paint may peel off if insecticides or other volatile materials get on the unit.

• Do not leave the unit in contact with rubber or vinyl products for long periods.

 Notes on the disposal or transfer of memory

cards and storage devices

The format and delete functions on this unit or a computer will only change the file management data and will leave the data on the memory card or storage device intact. It is recommended that cards or storage devices either be physically destroyed or that commercially available software be used to completely delete any data they contain. Management of data on memory cards and storage devices is the sole responsibility of the user.

 LCD

• The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled to obtain high precision with 99.99% of the effective pixels. This leaves less than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time. This is normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot.

• 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.

• A temporary afterimage (burn-in) may occur when the same image or text is displayed for a long time, although it can be recovered by turning the power off for several hours.

• LCD response and brightness vary with operating temperature.

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

• If an unsupported signal is input to the unit for a long period of time, the LCD panel characteristics may change and result in uneven image quality.

 Notes on using the network function

Please note that Panasonic makes no guarantees regarding damage resulting from incorrectly configuring the network settings to use the network function. Furthermore, please also note that Panasonic is not liable to pay compensation for any damages arising from the use of this function.

Usage Precautions

Usage Precautions: Regarding this unit

 Notes on security

If you use the network function of this product, there is the likelihood of being subjected to the following damage.

• Leakage of personal information via this product

• Unauthorized operation of this product by a third party with malicious intent

• Interference or stoppage of this product by a third party with malicious intent

Be sure to implement sufficient security measures for computers and mobile devices.

• Set a password to limit the users who can log in.

• Use a password that is as difficult to guess as possible.

• Change the password regularly.

• Panasonic and its affiliate companies would never directly inquire about a password. In the event that somebody does make a direct inquiry, do not let the person know the password.

• Prior to the repair, maintenance, disposal, or transfer of this product, initialize the network settings to prevent the leakage of information.

 Information on software for this product

1. This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, modify, and redistribute the source code of this software.

2. This product includes software licensed under the MIT-License.

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

4. This product includes software licensed under the OpenBSD License.

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

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

7. This product includes software licensed under the MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE. To see the details (in the original (English-language) text) and obtain the source code, visit the following website. (➝ “Web- site URL” on page 9) Users are requested to refrain from making any inquiries about the source code they have obtained.

AC adaptor

Use the supplied AC adaptor. Read the Operating Instructions (➝ “Using the AC Adaptor” page 23) before use.

Usage Precautions: AC adaptor

Battery

Battery characteristics

This unit uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. In very low temperatures, the battery may last only 5 minutes. Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery where it is very hot and you will have to wait before you can use it again.

Remove the battery after use

Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be used even if you have turned the unit off.) The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the unit and it may become impossible to recharge it.

Take proper care of the battery terminal

Do not allow dust or foreign objects on the battery terminal. Also, if you drop the battery by mistake, make sure that the battery body and the terminal are not warped. Inserting a deformed battery into the unit or attaching it to the battery charger may cause damages on the unit or battery charger.

Usage Precautions

Before Use

Setting the Area of Use (Frame Frequency and Other Settings)

This unit is shipped with the area of use unset. Before using the unit for the first time, refer to the included leaflet.

Always confirm the year, month, day, time, and time zone, and set as necessary

The clock setting affects the management of recorded content and playback order. Before recording, set and confirm the year, month, day, time, and time zone settings. If the unit is left without an electric power supply for a long period of time (approximately 3 months), "BACKUP BATT EMPTY" may be displayed when the power is turned on. If that happens, set the date and time information because it has been initialized. (➝ “Setting the Year, Month, Day, and Time” page 25) Also charge the backup battery. (➝ “BACKUP BATT EMPTY” page 113)

Compatible storage media

The following types of storage media can be used. See the specified pages for details.

 Recording and playback

• P2 memory cards and microP2 memory cards (➝ “P2 Cards” page 26)

 Proxy recording and data storage

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (➝ “Using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards” page 29)

Usage Precautions: Battery

Driver installation

Before use, download the necessary drivers from the Panasonic website and install them on the personal computer. For the installation procedure, refer to installation manual on the Panasonic website.

For the latest information on drivers, refer to the Panasonic website. Refer to (➝ “Website URL” page 9)

Accessories

For details on the supplied accessories, refer to the included leaflet.

Optional Accessories

• Battery VW-VBD55 (7.2 V/5400 mAh)

• Battery VW-VBD58 (7.2 V/5800 mAh, product equivalent to the supplied battery)

Usage Precautions: Before Use

Control Reference Guide

Controls

1 2 3 4

Control Reference Guide

7 8 9

13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

About button labels: Orange labels indicate alternate functions enabled by simultaneously pressing the [SHIFT] button. <Example> Press the [SHIFT] and [DISPLAY/MODE] buttons simultaneously to execute the [MODE] button function.

1. DISPLAY, MODE button

[DISPLAY] button:

This button toggles display of the OSD on and off. (➝ “Screen Display” page 78)

[MODE] button:

This button switches between USB device mode (USB DEVICE) and PLAYLIST editing mode. (➝ “USB Device Mode” page 75, “P2 Playlist Editing Mode” page 76)

2. COUNTER button

This button switches the counter display in the following order. TC➝UB➝CTL➝TC (➝ “Time Code, User Bits, and CTL” page 81)

3. (Power) button

This button turns the power on or off. (➝ “How to Turn On/Off the Power” page 24)

4. (Power) lamp

This button displays the operating status of the unit. (➝ “How to Turn On/Off the Power” page 24) When an error is detected after the power is turned on or during operation, the (POWER) lamp and a beep sound notify you that an error has occurred. (➝ “Warning Details” page 111)

5. RESET button

When the counter display on the display panel is CTL, press this button to reset the counter display to “0:00:00:00”. (➝ “Time Code, User Bits, and CTL” page 81)

6. AUDIO LEVEL buttons

[AUDIO LEVEL-REC] button:

This button displays the recording audio level adjustment screen. (➝ “Recording Clips” page 31)

[AUDIO LEVEL-PB] button:

This button displays the playback audio level adjustment screen. (➝ “Playing Back Clips” page 34)

Control Reference Guide: Controls

7. TC PRESET button

This button sets the TC or UB value. (➝ “Time Code, User Bits, and CTL” page 81)

8. (Monitor volume adjustment) buttons

Monitor audio volume adjustment:

Press either the + or -, button to display the loudspeaker/headphone audio volume level, and hold the button to adjust. Wait a short time or press [SET] or [EXIT] to return the display to normal.

9. USER 1-3, 4-6 buttons

Users can assign any functions to these buttons. (➝ “USER BUTTON” page 102)

10.THUMBNAIL button

This button displays or hides the thumbnail screen. (➝ “Displaying the Thumbnail Screen” page 37)

11.SHIFT button

Hold this button while pressing another button to perform the assigned function of that button.

12.Cursor control buttons

Up/down/left/right cursor buttons:

• These buttons control the cursor movement for thumbnails, menus, etc.

• During playback, press the Left/Right cursor buttons to activate SHTL mode to change playback speed. (➝ “Variable speed playback” page 34)

• Press the [SET] button to pause variable speed playback.

• Press the up or down cursor button during the display of playback still images to step one frame forward or back. (➝ “Frame-by-frame playback” page 35)

• Use the left or right cursor button to switch the audio channel for recording and playback audio level adjustment. (➝ “Recording Clips” page 31)

[TOP]/[BOTTOM] buttons:

These buttons move the cursor to the first (TOP) or last (BOTTOM) thumbnail.

[SET] button:

This button allows you to perform operations such as selecting thumbnails and menu items.

13.MENU, DIAG button

[MENU] button:

This button displays the menu.

[DIAG] button:

When the menu is not displayed, press this button to display the DIAG screen for viewing various conditions. (➝ “Deck Information (DIAG) Display” page 80)

15.REW, PREV button

[REW] button:

This button fast rewinds playback. The speed can be selected in the “FF.REW MAX” (➝ page

91) menu item.

[PREV] button:

This button cues the current or previous clip or the clip and text memo location during playback.

16.STOP button

This button stops playback or recording.

17.FF, NEXT button

[FF] button:

This button fast forwards playback. The speed can be selected in the “FF.REW MAX” (➝ page

91) menu item.

[NEXT] button:

This button cues the next clip or the clip and text memo location during playback.

18.PLAY button

This button starts playback. (➝ “Playing Back Clips” page 34)

19.PAUSE button

Press this button during playback to pause (STILL) playback to display a still image. Press the button while playback is paused to resume playback. Press the button during recording to switch to the recording standby (PAUSE) state. Press the button in the recording standby state to resume recording.

20.REC button

This button allows you to check EE video and audio during playback image output. EE will continue while the button is being pressed. EE mode monitoring is only available when the playback video format matches the setting in the “LINE&FREQ” (➝ page 106) menu item. It will not function if recordable media does not exist. Press this button and the [PLAY] button simultaneously to start recording. Press this button and the [PAUSE] button simultaneously to switch to the recording standby state. Remote recording from a camera can be enabled from the menu. Set remote recording in the “AUTO REC” (➝ page 90) menu item.

14.EXIT, CANCEL button

[EXIT] button:

This button closes the menu or returns from the storage explorer to normal display.

[CANCEL] button:

This button cancels a selection, stops copying, etc.

Control Reference Guide: Controls

Slots and I/O Controls

3 4

1. microP2 memory card slots

(➝ “P2 Cards” page 26)

2. microP2 memory card access lamps

(➝ “P2 Card Access Lamp and P2 Card Status” page 26)

3. EJECT button

(➝ “P2 Cards” page 26)

4. P2 memory card slot

(➝ “P2 Cards” page 26)

5. P2 memory card access lamp

(➝ “P2 Card Access Lamp and P2 Card Status” page 26)

6. Speaker

This speaker outputs the monitor audio. Output from the speaker is disabled when headphones are connected.

Control Reference Guide

Control Reference Guide: Slots and I/O Controls

3 2

4 5 76

1. SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot and access lamp

Insert an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. Insert the cut-corner-edge first with the label-side up, until the card latches into place. When removing a card, check that the access lamp is not lit green, then release the latch by gently pushing the card in again.

Note:

Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards for reading the CPS password, reading and writing menu settings, reading and writing metadata, and proxy recording. (➝ “Using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards” page 29)

2. HDMI OUT connector

Connect a monitor or TV using an HDMI cable.

Note:

• This unit does not support Viera Link. Be aware that connecting a Viera Link compatible device using an HDMI cable may cause Viera Link to malfunction on the other device.

• Use a double-shielded cable to connect to this port.

• When “VIDEO” - “INPUT SEL” is set to “HDMI”, video, audio, and other signals from the HDMI output connector will not be output. In addition, the thumbnail screen will not be output.

3. HDMI IN connector

Use an HDMI cable to connect a camera recorder, etc. here.

Note:

• This unit does not support Viera Link. Be aware that connecting a Viera Link compatible device using an HDMI cable may cause Viera Link to malfunction on the other device.

• Use a double-shielded cable to connect to this port.

• When HDCP signals are detected, external output is stopped and recording will not be possible. In addition, the thumbnail screen will not be output.

• This unit does not support 60 Hz JUST frequency signals. For the input signals, use 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz signals. Even when using 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz signals, if there is a discrepancy in the frequency, reception will not be possible (in the case of some computers, for example).

• When an input signal cannot be received, the “INVALID INPUT FORMAT will be black and muted.

” warning will be displayed and the video

4. USB 3.0 HOST port (USB 3.0 Type A)

(➝ “Connecting an External Device via the USB HOST Port” page 53)

Note:

• Use a double-shielded cable to connect to this port.

• Use a USB 3.0 compliant cable to connect USB 3.0 compatible storage devices.

• When using this unit with the battery, externally supply power to any storage device connected to the [USB3.0 HOST] port.

5. USB 2.0 device port

(➝ “USB Device Mode” page 75)

Note:

Use a double-shielded cable to connect to this port.

6. LAN port

This port enables a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network connection. (➝ “Using the Unit Connected to a Network” page 61)

Note:

• Use a shielded cable to connect to this port.

• The orange lamp lights when a LAN link is established. The green lamp flashes while data is being transferred.

7. AUDIO OUT connector

Outputs the audio signals (CH1 to CH4) selected in the “MONITOR CH” (➝ page 97) menu item.

8. PHONES (Headphone) jack

Headphone jack:

This jack is for connecting stereo headphones to listen to the sound being recorded or played back with the headphones.

Control Reference Guide: Slots and I/O Controls

I/O Connectors and Power Components

1. ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks

These jacks are for inputting analog audio.

2. HD/SD-SDI IN/OUT jacks

These jacks are for inputting and outputting serial digital component audio/video signals. The output jack for superimposition can be changed in the “OSD OUTPUT” (➝ page 100) menu setting, and the output jack for thumbnail screen superimposition can be changed in the “GUI OUTPUT” menu setting (➝ page

100).

Control Reference Guide

Note:

Use 5C-FB or equivalent double-shielded cables to connect to these jacks.

3. TIME CODE IN Jacks

This jack is for recording an external time code onto a P2 card.

4. Battery lock release button

(➝ “Using the Battery” page 22)

5. Battery attachment point

(➝ “Using the Battery” page 22)

Control Reference Guide: I/O Connectors and Power Components

1. Fan

This fan is for cooling the unit. Install the unit where the ventilation holes will not be blocked.

Note:

If the fan is stopped while the power is on, the “FAN STOPPED” (➝ page 113) warning is displayed. Stop operation and turn off the unit immediately, and contact your dealer.

2. DC IN connector

Connect a 12 V DC power supply. When the voltage drops to approximately 10.0 V, the unit is shutdown automatically. Afterwards, the power is not restored automatically even if the power supply voltage recovers. Press and hold the [ ] button for at least 1 second to turn the power on.

Note:

When using an external DC power supply, be sure to check the external DC power supply ratings and use one that is suitable for the unit. Check the pin assignment of the DC output connector of the external DC power supply and the DC IN connector on the unit, and connect the connectors with the correct polarity. Incorrect connection of the +12 V power supply to the GND connector may cause a fire or injury.

Control Reference Guide: I/O Connectors and Power Components

Preparation

Power Supply

You can use a battery or AC adaptor to supply power to the unit.

Charging the Battery

The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Before using the battery, fully charge it with the battery charger. We recommend keeping one spare battery on hand.

[POWER] lamp

To power outlet

(2)

(1)

[CHARGE] lamp

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

1 Place the battery so that it is level on the battery charger, and slide it in the direction indicated by the marks on

the charger (Figure 1).

Push the battery in firmly.

2 Connect the AC power cable (Figure 2).

Connect the AC power cable in the order indicated in the figure.

•[POWER] lamp

- Lights when the AC power cable is connected.

• [CHARGE] lamp

- On: Charging.

- Off: Charging is complete.

- Flashing: Reinsert the battery.

Preparation

3 Slide the battery to remove it (Figure 3).

 Charging time and playback time estimates

Battery model Voltage/capacity Charging time Continuous playback time

VW-VBD58 (supplied accessory) 7.2 V/5800 mAh Approx. 380 minutes Approx. 170 minutes

VW-VBD55 (optional accessory) 7.2 V/5400 mAh Approx. 330 minutes Approx. 160 minutes

• The times are when the ambient temperature is 20 °C and the relative humidity is 60%. The charging time may be longer under other temperature and humidity conditions.

Note:

• The above table shows estimates for playback in AVC-Intra 100 mode.

• Operation is not guaranteed for battery pack VW-VBD33 (1500 mAh).

• The battery and unit become hot during usage and charging.

• Store the battery in a discharged state.

• When the battery is stored for an extended period of time, we recommend that once a year you charge the battery and then use up

the charge with the unit before storing the battery again.

• When the battery temperature becomes excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes several times and then charging starts

automatically.

• When the battery is left discharged without being used for a long period of time, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes several times and then

charging starts automatically.

Preparation: Power Supply

• If the [CHARGE] lamp continues flashing even though the battery is at a normal temperature, the battery or battery charger may have malfunctioned. Contact your dealer.

• When the battery is hot, the charging time will be longer than usual.

• If the battery charger is used near a radio, the sound of the radio may become distorted. Place the battery charger at least 1 meter away from a radio.

• The battery charger may emit noise during use but please note that this is not a sign of a malfunction.

• Level indicator function A battery LED indicator allows you to check an estimate of the battery level. The level indicator may differ when the battery is being used in the unit and when it is separate from the unit.

• The supplied battery is designed specifically for the unit. Do not use it with other equipment.

Using the Battery

Installation

1 Slide the battery until it clicks into place.

Removal

lamp

1 Press the [ ] button for two seconds to turn the

power off, and confirm that the lamp has turned

off.

2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery latch

release button.

Support the battery with a hand to prevent it from falling.

Note:

If the power is on, be sure to turn it off before removing the battery.

Battery latch release button

Preparation: Using the Battery

Installation

Using the AC Adaptor

1 Connect the AC power cable.

Connect the AC power cable in the order indicated in the figure.

To power outlet

(2)

Removal

lamp

(1)

2 Insert the DC power cable plug into the DC IN con-

nector.

3 Clamp the DC cord.

Clamp

3 Disconnect the AC power cable (for the AC adaptor)

from the power outlet.

Preparation

1 Press the [ ] button for two seconds to turn the

power off, and confirm that the lamp has turned

off.

2 Remove the DC power cable plug.

Note:

If the power is on, be sure to turn it off before removing the DC power cable plug.

Note:

• The AC adaptor is designed to operate with all power supply voltages (100 V to 240 V) and frequencies (50 Hz/60 Hz) around the world. However, the shape of the power outlet differs depending on the country. Use a plug that is designed for the country of use. If necessary, contact your supplier to obtain the appropriate plug adaptor.

• When you will not use the unit, disconnect the AC power cable (for the AC adaptor) from the power outlet.

Preparation: Using the AC Adaptor

How to Turn On/Off the Power

Turning On the Power

From the power-off state, press the [ ] button for one second to turn the power on. After startup, the lamp lights green.

lamp

[ ] button

Note:

The following messages appear during startup.

• “STARTING SYSTEM...”: Flashes during startup.

• “AUTO POWER OFF = ¾ min”: The time set in the “AUTO POWER OFF” (➝ page 95) menu item is displayed instead of “½.” When the menu item setting is set to OFF, this message is not displayed.

Turning Off the Power

From the power-on state, press the [ ] button for at least two seconds to turn off the power. The lamp flashes during the power-off process, and then turns off.

Auto Power Off during Operation

The unit has a function to automatically turn the power off after a short period of time if no operation such as recording, playback, copying, or formatting is performed during that time. To resume operation after the power turns off automatically, turn the power on again.

Note:

The time until the power turns off can be set in the “AUTO POWER OFF” (➝ page 95) menu item.

Preparation: How to Turn On/Off the Power

Setting the Year, Month, Day, and Time

Set the clock before using the unit the first time.

1 Press the [ ] button on the unit for one second to

turn the power on.

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the menu.

(➝ “Menu Operations” page 83)

3 Use the cursor buttons to select the “I/F SETUP” -

“CLOCK” menu item and then press the [SET] but-

ton.

The clock setting screen appears. The default values are the current time settings.

4 Use the left and right cursor buttons to select the dig-

its to be set.

• Display is in the order of hour/minute/month/day/year/ time zone.

• For the time zone, set the difference in hours from Greenwich Mean Time.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

5 Use the up and down cursor buttons to set the year,

month, day, time, and time zone.

6 After configuring the settings, press the [SET] button.

Pressing the [SET] button sets the clock to the changed time.

Note:

• The clock is affected by deviation so check that the time is correct before use.

• When an accurate time is required, check and reset the time before use.

 Time zone

Time

difference

00:00 Greenwich +01:00 Central Europe

-00:30 +01:30

-01:00 Azores Islands +02:00 Eastern Europe

-01:30 +02:30

-02:00 Mid-Atlantic +03:00 Moscow

-02:30 +03:30 Tehran

-03:00 Buenos Aires +04:00 Abu Dhabi

-03:30 Newfoundland

-04:00 Halifax +05:00 Islamabad

-04:30 +05:30 Bombay

-05:00 New York +06:00 Dacca

-05:30 +06:30 Yangon

-06:00 Chicago +07:00 Bangkok

-06:30 +07:30

-07:00 Denver +08:00 Beijing

-07:30 +08:30

-08:00 Los Angeles +09:00 Tokyo

-08:30 +09:30 Darwin

-09:00 Alaska +10:00 Guam

-09:30 Marquesas

-10:00 Hawaii +11:00 Solomon Islands

-10:30 +11:30 Norfolk Island

-11:00 Midway Island +12:00 New Zealand

-11:30 +12:45 Chatham Islands

-12:00 Kwajalein +13:00

+00:30

 About the battery of the internal clock

If the battery of the internal clock is empty because, for example, power has not been supplied for a long period of time, the “BACKUP BATT EMPTY” warning will be displayed. If that happens, connect the AC adaptor and then leave the unit for approximately 4 hours to charge the battery. If the “BACKUP BATT EMPTY” warning is displayed after charging, the internal battery needs to be replaced. Ask your dealer to replace the battery.

Area

Island

Islands

Time

difference

+04:30 Kabul

+10:30 Lord Howe Island

Area

Preparation

Preparation: Setting the Year, Month, Day, and Time

P2 Cards

P2 Card Access Lamp and P2 Card Status

P2 Card Access Lamp P2 Card Status

Lights green Recording possible Both writing and reading are possible.

Lights orange Recording target Writing and reading are enabled and currently recording target.

Flashing orange Card being accessed Writing or reading is in progress.

Fast flashing orange Card being recognized The P2 card is being recognized.

Slow flashing green Card full There is no available space on the P2 card. Only reading is possible.

Write protected The write-protect switch on the P2 card is set to Protect. Only reading is pos-

sible.

Off

Card not supported for recording

Slot not target for recording

Card not supported The card cannot be used with the unit. Replace the card.

Format invalid The P2 card is not formatted properly. Reformat it.

No card A P2 card is not inserted. Waiting for the card to be recognized.

Card cannot be authenticated

No USB access The P2 card is not accessible using USB device mode.

Recording is not possible with the currently set recording format because an SD memory card or other unsupported card is inserted. Only reading is possible. To record, change the recording format or use a P2 card.

A card has been inserted in a different slot from that of "REC MEDIA" (microP2/P2) (➝ page 91) of the "REC/PB SETUP" menu item.

A microP2 memory card for which authentication is not possible. Refer to “Manual and Automatic CPS Authentication” (➝ page 51) and then perform authentication.

Note:

“FORMAT ERROR!” or “NOT SUPPORTED!” may appear if a microP2 memory card is inserted slowly. Should this happen, reinsert it.

P2 Card Recording Times

P2 cards supported by the unit

The unit supports separately sold P2 memory cards and microP2 memory cards of 4 GB to 64 GB. (As of December 2014)

Note:

• When AVC-Intra100 of 1080/59.94p and 1080/50p is selected, recording to the following P2 cards is not possible.

- H, R, A, and E series P2 memory cards.

- Card attached to microP2 card adaptor (AJ-P2AD1G)

• AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards cannot be used.

• The unit may need to be updated depending on the type of P2 card.

• For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the website. (➝ “Website URL” page 9)

Preparation: P2 Cards

P2 card recording times

(Example of using one 64 GB card)

“LINE&FREQ” setting (recording format) “REC FORMAT” setting (codec) Recording duration

1080-59.94P, 1080-50P AVC-I100 Approx. 32 minutes

AVC-G25 Approx. 110 minutes

1080-59.94i, 1080-50i AVC-I100 Approx. 64 minutes

AVC-G25 Approx. 220 minutes

720-59.94P, 720-50P AVC-I100 Approx. 64 minutes

AVC-G25 Approx. 220 minutes

480-59.94i, 576-50i DVCPRO50 Approx. 128 minutes

DVCPRO Approx. 256 minutes

Note:

• The recording times for 32 GB, 16 GB, and 8 GB P2 cards are 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8th of those shown above, respectively.

• The displayed sizes include the management area, for example, so the amount of space available for recording will be less than the above.

Dividing of clips recorded to P2 cards

When an 8 GB or larger P2 card is used with the unit, continuous recordings longer than the durations shown in the table below result in automatic division of the recording into multiple clips. However, on a P2 device, such recordings are handled as a single clip for thumbnail operations (display, delete, repair, etc.). Such recordings may be displayed as separate clips in nonlinear editing software or on a computer or other device. When recording to a microP2 memory card exceeding 32 GB using the AVC-LongG codec, you can enable continuous recording as the same clip in the “FILE SPLIT” (➝ page 91) menu item. Recording in which the same clip exceeds 4 GB is possible, but copying to storage using the usb-host mode of the unit will not be possible. Furthermore, you will not be able to copy the clip if the maximum size of one file is restricted to, for example, 4 GB by the format (NTFS, FAT32, etc.) of the storage of the computer or other device, so configure the settings to match your environment.

Recording formats (excluding native recording) Continuous recording duration

AVC-I100 (1080p) Approx. 3 minutes

AVC-I100 (1080i), DVCPRO HD Approx. 5 minutes

AVC-G50, AVC-I50, DVCPRO50 Approx. 10 minutes

AVC-G25, DVCPRO, DV Approx. 20 minutes

Preparation

Content Protection System (CPS)

microP2 memory cards support the content protection system (CPS), which is a security function that prevents data leakage to third parties by recording in an encrypted format. To use the CPS function, you need to set a CPS password and enable the microP2 memory card authentication function (➝ “Manual and Automatic CPS Authentication” page 51) and encrypted format function (➝ “Formatting P2 Cards and SD Memory Cards” page 50) on the unit. microP2 memory cards in an encrypted format are authenticated automatically to enable use as microP2 memory cards for recording and playback only on devices for which the same CPS password is set. For details on CPS passwords, refer to “Manual and Automatic CPS Authentication” (➝ page 51).

Note:

• Up to 16 characters can be set for the password.

• An encrypted microP2 memory card cannot be recognized in an SD slot of a computer.

• If an authentication error occurs, perform authentication again with the correct password, format the card to enable use as storage media, or eject it from the device. Do not perform any operation other than manual authentication or formatting while a card for which an authentication error has occurred is inserted.

• To access an encrypted microP2 memory card from a computer when in USB device mode, perform authentication for the microP2 memory card with P2 Viewer Plus.

Preparation: P2 Cards

Handling of Recording Data

P2 memory cards and microP2 memory cards are semiconductor memory cards designed for the P2 series, Panasonic’s line of professional video and broadcast equipment.

Recording data in the P2 format is ideally suited for com-

puter processing because it is a file format. The file structure includes not only video and audio data recorded in the unique MXF file format but also various important information, and has the folder configuration shown on the right.

If any of this data is changed or deleted, a problem may occur, such as the data being unable to be recognized as P2 data or the card no longer being able to be used in a P2 device.

A P2 card that has been formatted in other than a microP2

memory card compatible device will not contain the AVCLIP folder. For a P2 card without an AVCLIP folder, the folder will be created automatically when recording is performed on a microP2 memory card compatible device.

To prevent data loss when transferring the data on a P2

card to a computer or other device or when writing the data stored on a computer back to a P2 card, be sure to use the dedicated P2 Viewer Plus software, which can be downloaded from the Panasonic website. For the URL, refer to (➝ “Website URL” page 9)

When transferring data to a computer using a general IT tool such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder, observe

the following. Be sure to use P2 Viewer Plus to write the data back to a P2 card.

• Process the CONTENTS folder and the LASTCLIP.TXT file together. Do not modify any data under the CONTENTS folder. When copying the data, be sure to copy both the CONTENTS folder and the LASTCLIP.TXT file together.

• When transferring the data from multiple P2 cards to a computer, create a separate folder for each P2 card to prevent the overwriting of clips with identical names.

• Do not delete data on a P2 card.

• Be sure to use a P2 device or P2 Viewer Plus to format P2 cards.

Drive:\

CONTENTS

AVCLIP

AUDIO

CLIP

ICON

PROXY

VIDEO

VOICE

LASTCLIP.TXT*

All of the folders are required.

This file contains the data for the last clip recorded on the P2 device.

Preparation: Handling of Recording Data

Using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

Use only SD, SDHC, and SDXC*1 memory cards that comply with the SD, SDHC, and SDXC*3 standards in the unit. Memory cards other than SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards (for example, MultiMediaCard

The SDHC memory card is a new card standard (version 2.0), established by the SD Card Association in 2006, for memory cards with capacities exceeding 2 GB.

MultiMediaCard (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.

The SDXC memory card is a new standard (version 3.0), established by the SD Card Association in 2009, for memory cards with capacities exceeding 32 GB.

• When using a miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card in the unit, be sure to use it with the correct dedicated adaptor attached. (Note that the unit will not operate normally when only an adaptor without a card is inserted.)

• Be sure to use the unit to format cards.

• The unit supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory card of the following sizes.

SD: 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC: 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC: Over 32 GB

Use of Panasonic SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards and miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards is recommended.

• The latest information on supported memory cards is available on our P2 Support website. For the URL, refer to (➝ “Website URL” page 9)

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Preparation

Preparation: Using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

Available Modes

This unit comes with three modes: Main mode, USB device mode, and playlist editing mode. You can select or change the mode by selecting one of the menu items displayed when you press the [MODE] button. Main mode has a thumbnail screen for displaying and managing clip thumbnails and playing clips and a recording/playback screen for recording and playback. The figure below shows an overview of each mode.

• Recording/playback screen: Displays video, time code, and other information and enables recording and playback.

• Thumbnail screen: Displays clip thumbnails, various properties, and other information and enables the management and playback of clips.

Main mode: Recording and playback

PLAY

STILL

STOP

Playback screen

Mode menu

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SET

THUMBNAIL

Recording/ playback screen

REC

USB device mode: Connecting to computer or other devices

Thumbnail screen

MODE

Playlist editing mode: Editing playlists via a network using a web browser.

You can only switch to this mode when you have configured the network connection settings. (➝ “Using the Unit Connected to a Network” page 61)

Available Modes:

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