Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx2000 Operating Instructions

							31Recording and PlaybackHow to handle data recorded on P2 cards
 Recording and Playback
The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that is used as the recording medium in the professional video production 
and broadcasting devices that make up the DVCPRO P2 Series.
zSince data recorded in the DVCPRO P2 format or AVC-
Intra (option) are in a file format, they have excellent
compatibility with PCs. The file structure is a unique
format, which in addition to video and audio data in MXF
files contains various other important information items.
The folder structure links the data as shown on the right.
Changing or deleting just one information component
could make it impossible to recognize the data as P2
data or use the card  in a P2 device
zWhen transferring data from a P2 card to a PC, or when rewriting data saved on a PC to a P2 card, to prevent data loss 
be sure to use the special P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website. 
(Compatible with the Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.)
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
zWhen using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the 
instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when returning data to a P2 card.
ŠTransfer the corresponding CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT file together as a set.
Do not transfer individual files from the CONTENTS folder.
When copying, copy the LASTCLIP.TXT file at the same time as the CONTENTS folder.
ŠWhen transferring multiple P2 cards to a PC, create a folder for each P2 card to prevent clips with the same name from
being overwritten.
ŠDo not delete data from the P2 card.
ŠBefore using a P2 card, be sure to format it with a P2 device.
z
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zApple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the USA and other countries.
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards
CONTENTS
AUDIO
CLIP
ICON
PROXY
VIDEO
VOICE
LASTCLIP.TXT*
Device:\
All these folders are required.
* This is the file in which the
information on the final clip
that was recorded with the P2
device is written.
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							32Recording and PlaybackBasic Procedures
This section describes the basic procedure for shooting
and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect
your system to ensure that it works properly.
* For directions on inspecting your memory card camera-recorder, see
[Inspections Before Shooting] (page 138).
1Insert a charged battery pack.
2Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more 
than four segments of the battery-remaining amount 
indication bar are illuminated.
zIf the number of illuminated segments is fewer than
five, first check the battery placement. If placement
is not the problem, replace the battery with a fully
charged one.
3Insert a P2 card and ensure that the P2 CARD 
ACCESS LED stays on in orange or green. Then, 
close the slide-out door.
When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card, 
the card in the slot with the lowest number is used 
first. However, regardless of slot number, a P2 card 
inserted later will not be accessed until the other 
cards have been used. 
Example:
If all five slots contain P2 cards, the cards are used in 
order of slot numbers 1
>2>3>4>5. However, if 
the P2 card in Slot 1 is removed and then re-inserted, 
the cards will be used in the following order: 
2
>3>4>5>1.Note that the recording order is retained even if the power
is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last
card written before powering-down will be the target card.
‹Note
When “SLOT1” is selected for the menu option P.ON REC
SLOT SEL, recording starts from the P2 card inserted in
the smallest slot number, after the power is turned on.
This option is found in the REC FUNCTION screen on the
SYSTEM SETTING page.
When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the
switches as detailed below, before starting to use your unit.
Setting the switches before shooting and recording
‹Notes
zThe USER MAIN button is factory-set to perform the slot
selection function, which selects the target card from
among several P2 cards.
When a new target P2 card is selected, the appropriate
slot number appears on the P2 card remaining amount
indicator in the viewfinder.
For more information about the indications in the
viewfinder, see [
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout]
(page 70).
zSLOT SEL function is enabled during recording. Until the
P2 card on which images are recorded has been switched
completely, [SLOT SEL] blinks on the viewfinder. If the
[SLOT SEL] operation cannot be executed for any reason,
for instance immediately after starting recording or
switching the P2 card on which images are recorded,
[SLOT SEL INVALID] is displayed.
Basic Procedures
Battery Set-up to P2 card Inser tion
2
1
2
1 2 3 4 5
3
Switch Setting
OUTPUT:
CAM/AUTO KNEE ONAU DIO  SE L E C T  
CH 1/CH 2:
AU TO
Iris: AutoTCG:
F-RUN or 
R-RUN
GAIN:
Normally, this should be set to 0 dB. 
If conditions are too dark, an 
appropriate gain level should be set. USER MAIN:
This switch is factory-set to 
perform slot selection.
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							33Recording and PlaybackBasic Procedures
 Recording and Playback
For shooting, follow the steps below.
1Select a filter according to light conditions.
2AWhen the white balance is saved:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].
2BWhen the white or black balance is not saved and 
you have no time to adjust the white balance:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].
This adjusts the white balance against the filter 
according to the position of the FILTER control.
2CIf the white balance is adjusted on the spot:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot 
a white test subject so that it appears at the center of 
the screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust the 
white balance.
1. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to 
adjust the white balance.
2. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB] to 
adjust the black balance.
3. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to 
adjust the white balance again.
For directions on making adjustments, see [
Adjusting 
the White Balance
] (page 45) and [Adjusting the Black 
Balance
] (page 48).
3Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus, 
and zoom.
4To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed 
and operation mode.
For more information, see [
Setting the Electronic 
Shutter
] (page 49).
5Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC 
button on the handle or VTR button at the lens to start 
recording.
During recording, the REC lamp in the viewfinder 
stays illuminated. 
6To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOP 
button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at 
the lens.
The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out. 
White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion
Shooting
White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Comple-
tion
Operation Buttons
During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/
PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.
1 3 2A, B, C2C4 5, 6
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							34Recording and PlaybackNormal Recording
REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the 
P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added 
information as meta data, is called a “clip”.
In the unit, the camera’s recording method is selectable
between the Native recording method with the frame rate
unchanged and the normal recording method pulling the
frame rate down to 59.94 or 50 frames.
Images at 24P (23.98P: referred to as 24P) are pulled down
in 2:3 mode. Images at 30P (29.97P: referred to as 30P) are
pulled down in 2:2 mode and recorded as 59.94i or 59.94P
(referred to as 60i and 60P). Images at 25P are recorded as
50i or 50P with 2:2 pulled down. 1080i and 480i support
24PA (2:3:3:2 Advanced Pull down) as well.
AVC-Intra (optional) does not support pull-down recording.
Example of 24P Over 60i
Example of 720P  24P Over 60P
This recording method extracts and records effective frames
at the frame rates of the AVC-Intra recording (optional) in
1080i, and DVCPRO HD and AVC-Intra recording (optional)
in 720P.
For 720P, it is possible to record images where the length is
2 to 2.5 times longer than the pull-down recording.
Even in Native recording, the rate for outputting camera
images and playback images is 59.54 or 50 frames that are
pulled down.
Example of 1080-24PN (Native)
Example of 720-24PN (Native)
Normal Recording
Normal Recording and Native Recording
Normal recording (Pull-down recording)
BACD
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do DeCamera 
recording 
2:3 pull down 
= recording
BACD
A
BBCDD
Camera 
recording 
2:3 pull down 
= recording
Effective frames
Native recoding
BACD
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De
B AD C
Camera 
recording
2:3 pull down
Recording
BACD
A
BBCDD
B A
D C
Camera 
recording 
2:3 pull down
Recording
Effective frame
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							35Recording and PlaybackPRE-RECORDING function
 Recording and Playback
‹Notes
zThe recording will start from the top frame of a five-frame
cycle for 24P/24PA recording, a four-frame cycle for 24P
native recording or a two-frame cycle for 30P and 25P of
720P, respectively. Therefore, the time code may be
discontinued when recording clips continuously in
different modes during the recording cycle.
zEven if a P2 card has just been inserted, or the power
has been just turned on, you can start recording using
the internal memory of camera-recorder. In this case,
recording cannot be stopped until the P2 card is
recognised. If the inserted card is not recognized as a
recordable P2 card, the record in internal memory is
instantly discarded, and the message “CANNOT REC”
message is displayed on the viewfinder. Press the
MODE CHECK button to check P2 card status
(displayed in viewfinder).
The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing
several seconds of video and sound data coming from the
camera. This capability can be used to record video and
sound several seconds before either the REC START/
STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at
the lens is pressed to start recording. To use this function,
the menu option PRE REC MODE must be set to “ON”.
The storage duration of the internal memory can be set
from the menu option PRE REC TIME. PRE REC MODE
and PRE REC TIME menu options can be found in the
REC FUNCTION screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.
The function of the menu option PRE REC MODE may be
assigned to a desired user button by using any one of the
menu options USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW, or USER2 SW.
These options can be found in the USER SW screen,
which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.
These are the options for PRE REC TIME.
1-15 SEC (for DVCPRO 25M or DV)
1-8 SEC (for DVCPRO HD or 50M):
Specify the duration for which data may be recorded
before either the REC START/STOP button, REC button
on the handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed.
‹Notes
z“P-REC” indication when the “PRE REC MODE”
menu option is set to OFF
After recording is stopped, the “P-REC” indication
remains displayed until all video and sound are recorded
on the P2 card, even if the PRE REC MODE menu
option is set to OFF. For details of the [P-REC] display,
refer to [30.INTERVAL REC/PRE RECORDING
indication/ SD memory card remaining free space (page
75)] in [
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout].
zImmediately after the power is turned on, the menu
option PRE REC TIME is selected and/or the storage
duration is changed, the content in internal memory will
be undefined. In these situations, the video or sound will
not be recorded for the duration specified, even if either
the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the
handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed to start
recording.
zA P2 card that has been just inserted takes some time to
recognise. In this situation, video or sound may not be
recorded for the duration specified, even if either the
REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or
VTR button at the lens is pressed to start a recording.
zThe internal memory does not store video or sound
when a playback or recording review is being performed.
For this reason, no video or sound can be recorded
during such operation.
zWhen recording starts, the time code indication (TCG)
may be shown as “HOLD” until the P2 card has been
recognised.
zDuring recording of IEEE1394 input or INTERVAL REC
operation, PRE RECORDING is not available.
Mode check buttonREC START/STOP button
PRE-RECORDING function
A
AB
BC
Previous clip
New clip
REC start
(Recording starts)REC/PAUSE
(Recording pauses)
Real-time video
Real-time sound
Specified PRE-
REC duration
Content on P2 card
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							36Recording and PlaybackLoop Recording
When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this
function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order.
Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this
function continues recording while erasing existing data. 
To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE
must be set to “ON” The option LOOP REC MODE can be
found in the  screen on the SYSTEM
SETTING page.‹Notes
zWhen the loop recording capability is used, each P2
card must have at least one minute of free space.
zDuring loop recording, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for
all target P2 cards illuminate in orange. Note that if any
of the target P2 card is removed, loop recording stops.
zWhen the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,
the viewfinder and display window both show “LOOP”.
However, when only one card is inserted, or when each
card has less than one minute of free space, the loop
recording capability does not work, even if the option
LOOP REC MODE is set to ON. If this is the case, the
indication “LOOP” flashes in the viewfinder and on the
display window.
zWhen the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,
the P2 card remaining free space indicates the minimum
guaranteed recording time. 
The minimum guaranteed
recording time means the guaranteed time or length of
recorded data when LOOP REC stops immediately after
deleting old data.
zDuring recording of IEEE1394 input or INTERVAL REC
operation, LOOP REC is not available.
You can terminate the loop recording mode by either:
zTurning off the POWER switch of camera-recorder; or
zSetting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”. 
It is possible to record in intervals of one frame as the
shortest length by using the internal memory of the unit.
To use this option, open the REC FUNCTION screen from
the SYSTEM SETTING page, and set the interval recording
mode, REC TIME, PAUSE TIME and TAKE TOTAL TIME for
the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE. When the settings
are finalized, TOTAL REC TIME needed on the P2 card is
automatically calculated and displayed.
The following are the options for INTERVAL REC MODE:
OFF: 
No interval recording performed.
ON:
  Interval recording performed.
ONE SHOT:
Performs “one-shot” recording for the duration
specified under the REC TIME option by pressing
either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on
the handle, or VTR button at the lens.
‹Notes
zWhen executing interval recording, data cannot be output 
with IEEE1394. When the 1394 CONTROL is set to 
[BOTH], it is also impossible to control external devices.
z
The shortest recording time, stand-by time, and the set 
value of the cut-off unit frame number*1 may vary with 
the recording method as follows.
*1For instance, interval recording is at every 24 frames
since frames are cut off every two frames even if the
REC TIME is set to 1 second (= 25 frames) in the 25PN
mode of 720P.
Loop Recording
BAC
B
C
D
Card1Card2 Card3
Recording startsBefore loop
recording starts
Recording
Cycle 1
Data are recorded by connecting the unrecorded sections on 
the P2 card (in the sequence of A to B to C). When the 
remaining recording capacity is less than 30 seconds, A is 
deleted, and data are record on C up to FULL (remaining 
memory capacity is 0), and then new data are recorded (D).
Recording
Cycle 2
No contentContent 
recorded
Terminating the Loop Recording Mode
Interval Recording
Recording methodUnit frame 
number
1080i60i, 50i
30P, 25P (Pull down)
30PN, 25PN (Native)1 frame
24P, 24PA (Pull down) 5 frames
24PN (Native) 4 frames
720P60P, 50P
30P, 25P (Pull down)1 frame
30PN, 25PN (Native) 2 frames
24P (Pull down) 5 frames
24PN (Native) 4 frames
SD MODE60i, 50i
30P, 25P (Pull down)1 frame
24P, 24PA (Pull down) 5 frames
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							37Recording and PlaybackInterval Recording
 Recording and Playback
1Following basic operations of shooting and recording 
according to “
Basic Procedures”, lock the camera 
securely.
2Check that “i” is blinking in the display, and that the 
interval recording mode is selected.
3Press either REC START/STOP button, REC button on 
the handle, or VTR button at the lens.
Interval recording starts. Recording automatically stops
after the specified TAKE TOTAL TIME, and the entire
recording is generated as one clip.
“i” starts blinking in the display when the internal
recording mode is selected. “iREC” illuminates after
recording starts. “iREC” blinks during a pause. 
The display in the viewfinder is the same as that in the
display window.
The tally lamp illuminates during recording. If PAUSE
TIME is set at 2 minutes or longer, the tally lamp
illuminates at 5-second intervals to indicate that it is
paused. The tally lamp also blinks 3 seconds before
recording starts. 
Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on
the handle, or VTR button at the lens, again. Interval
recording resumes.
Press the STOP button. Recording stops. Then, the camera
accesses the P2 card to record the video stored in memory
before recording stops. The record from the beginning of the
interval recording to the moment of pressing the STOP
button is generated as one clip.
zSetting the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE to “OFF”.
When INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [OFF], the mode
returns to ordinary recording mode if the POWER switch of
the unit is turned OFF.
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [ON], the interval record-
ing mode will not change even if the POWER switch is
turned OFF.After setting the INTERVAL REC mode, follow these steps:
1Following basic operations of shooting and recording 
according to “
Basic Procedures”, lock the camera 
securely.
2Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC 
button on the handle, or VTR button at the lens.
The AJ-HPX2000 automatically goes into ONE SHOT 
pause mode after the specified REC TIME.
3Performs recording for the duration specified under 
the REC TIME option by pressing either the REC 
START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or 
VTR button at the lens, and returns to ONE SHOT 
pause mode.
4Press the STOP button.
The video and sound stored in memory are generated 
as one clip.
Press the RET button at the lens to put the AJ-HPX2000 into
REC REVIEW mode. ONE SHOT operation continues after
the REC REVIEW.
Even during ONE SHOT mode, clips will not be generated
on the P2 card until the STOP button is pressed. Press the
STOP button, and stop ONE SHOT mode operation.
zSet the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE to “OFF”.
When INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [OFF], the mode
returns to ordinary recording mode if the POWER switch of
the unit is turned OFF.
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [ON], the interval record-
ing mode will not change even if the POWER switch is
turned OFF.
Shooting procedures when INTERVAL REC is ON
For continuous recording
To stop recording
To stop the Interval recording mode
1
12
23
3N
N
t1
t1
t2 t2t1
t1
t2t1
N-1
N-1
iREC startTime Axis
Real-time video
Sound
REC TIME
(Recording 
time=t1)
PA U S E  T I M E
(Recording 
time=t2)
TA K E  T O TA L  T I M E
(Time necessary for shooting)
Content on P2 card
TOTAL REC TIME
(Recording time on P2 card) 
One clip
Shooting procedures for the ONE SHOT mode of 
INTERVAL REC
To check the previous recording during a pause
To divide clips or to change the P2 card used for 
recording
To stop the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC
A
t
ABt
BPrevious clip
Real-time video
Sound
Content on P2 card
One clipREC TIME
(Recording 
time=t) iREC 
startTime 
AxisiREC 
startSTOP 
button
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							38Recording and PlaybackInterval Recording z
Sound
By selecting ON/OFF for the menu option AUDIO REC in
the REC FUNCTION screen, it is possible to specify
whether or not sound will be recorded during interval
recording.
zRecord/Playback Buttons
During interval recording, all operation buttons other than 
STOP (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE) are disabled. However, 
during a pause in ONE SHOT mode, REC REVIEW can 
be executed with the RET button on the lens.
z
If the power is turned off during recording
If the AJ-HPX2000 is turned off during interval recording,
the video stored in memory is recorded onto the P2 card,
and then the camera automatically turns off.
zTo start emergency recording during a pause
By setting the REC button to USER MAIN or USER1/
USER2, emergency recording can be performed during
a pause by pressing the button. Pause time
measurement continues after such emergency
recording.
×Note
However, this function does not work when the recording 
signals are in 24P, 24PA or 24PN (Native) mode.
z
Time code indication
When recording starts, the time code (TCG) display may 
not update until the unit recognizes the P2 card.
zRemoving cards
During INTERVAL REC mode operation, the P2 card 
access LED for the inserted P2 card blinks in orange. Do 
not remove the P2 card during this status. If you should 
remove the card accidentally, restore clips.
 However, even 
if the clips are restored, the last 3 to 4 seconds up to a 
maximum of about 10 seconds of the recording may be 
lost if the P2 card is removed while recording onto multiple 
P2 cards. For more information on how to fix clips, see
 
[Restoring Clips] (page 117).
zOperation mode
INTERVAL REC does not work when “1394” is selected for 
the menu option REC SIGNAL. The menu option REC 
SIGNAL is found in the SYSTEM MODE screen on the 
SYSTEM SETTING page. For more information, see 
[Recording Setting and Operation Mode] (page 41).
zThumbnail operation and menu operation
Thumbnail operation does not work during the
INTERVAL REC mode operation. Press the STOP
button before operating thumbnails.
When standby time is set to 1 minute or more or when in 
ONE SHOT mode, the following restrictions apply even 
though the menu can be operated during stand-by 
mode.
ŠThe respective settings or SYSTEM MODE, REC
SIGNAL, CAMERA MODE, REC MODE, 25M REC
CH SEL, and PC MODE cannot be changed.
ŠThe respective settings for SD CARD READ/WRITE,
LENS FILE CARD R/W, READ USER DATA, and
READ FACTORY DATA cannot be executed.
During INTERVAL REC mode general notes
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							39Recording and PlaybackRecording Review Function
 Recording and Playback
When recording is paused, pressing the RET button
automatically locates the last two seconds of video just
recorded, and the viewfinder provides video playback. 
After playback, the camera-recorder is again ready to start
recording.
The picture location/playback duration can be increased to
up to 10 seconds by continuously pressing the RET button.
For short clips, however, when the start of a clip is located,
continuously pressing the RET button does not play back
any clips before that clip.
The function of the RET button may be assigned to a
desired user button by using one of the menu options
USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW or USER2 SW. These
options can be found in the  screen on the
CAM OPERATION page.
When recording is paused, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE
button plays back the last recorded clip, from the
beginning. After completion of playback, the camera-
recorder enters the stopped state.
‹Notes
zSet the menu option RET SW (found on the SW MODE
page for CAM OPERATION) to R. REVIEW.
zWhen the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel is
positioned at [MEM], the video for REC REVIEW is
output from the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT
and MON OUT connectors), and also to the viewfinder.
Note that when a backup device is connected to back up
the video the pictures for REC REVIEW are backed up. 
Recording Review Function
Recorded clip
2-10 Seconds
The PLAY button plays back 
the clip from the beginning. Recording startsRecording pauses
The RET button 
puts the camera-
recorder into REC 
REVIEW mode.
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							40Recording and PlaybackNormal and Variable Speed Playback
The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback
through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD
monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO
OUT or MON OUT connector of camera-recorder also
provides color playback.
The VIDEO OUT connector outputs an SDI playback (to
view the playback, the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side
panel must be positioned to [MEM]).
The FF and REW buttons provide 32
a and 4a fast
playbacks and fast reverse playbacks.
When playback is paused, the FF button locates the
beginning of the next clip while maintaining the pause
mode.
When playback is paused, the REW button locates the
beginning of the current clip while maintaining the pause
mode.
‹Notes
zThe camera-recorder cannot play back clips where the 
system mode differs. If this is the case, set the system 
mode of camera-recorder to the format of the desired 
clip before playing it back.
zWhen a P2 card has been just removed or inserted, or
when the power has been just turned on for playback, it
may take some time for camera-recorder to read clip
information.   If this is the case, the viewfinder displays
“UPDATING”. If data is played back when the P2 card is
being recognized, the message “CANNOT PLAY” will be
displayed.
zIf a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being
played back, the clips on the inserted P2 card will not be
played back. A P2 card inserted during playback will be
recognised after playback ends.
zIf you perform variable speed playback on a clip split
across more than one P2 card, sound may disappear for
a moment. This is not a fault.
Text memos are time-coded thumbnails added to any
video point when a clip is being recorded or played back.
The Text Memo button adds text memo information at the
appropriate point. You can edit added text memos using
the P2 viewer.
Through a thumbnail display, you can choose and play
back the text memo point or copy any portion. For more
information, see [Text Memo] (page 115).
‹Notes
zOne clip can have up to 100 text memos.
zText memos can also be recorded when the LCD monitor
is in thumbnail mode. 
In this case, the text memo is added
to the position on the clip where the cursor is set (normally
at the beginning) only.
z
Text memos cannot be recorded when the color bar is
output or the unit is in LOOP REC mode and INTERVAL
REC mode.
zFor a clip with voice memos added through the AJ-
SPX800 or any other camera-recorder, you can record
up to 100 text and voice memos in combination. For
information about voice memos, see the instruction
manual for the AJ-SPX800.
Normal and Variable Speed Playback
Variable speed playback
Text Memo Function
Text MEMO button
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