Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3000g Operating Instructions

31Recording and PlaybackP2 Cards
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1While pressing down the slide lock button, move the 
slide-out door to the left. 
The door opens.
2Tilt down the EJECT button.
3Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2 
card so that you can remove it.
‹Notes
zAfter insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is
being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED
flashes orange), or the P2 card may fail. If your unit is not
set to turn on the P2 CARD ACCESS LED, before
removing the...

32Recording and PlaybackHow to handle data recorded on P2 cards
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 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...

33Recording and PlaybackBasic Procedures
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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 142).
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...

34Recording and PlaybackBasic Procedures
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...

35Recording and PlaybackNormal Recording
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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...

36Recording and PlaybackPRE-RECORDING function
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...

37Recording and PlaybackLoop Recording
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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 REC capability is used, each P2 card
must...

38Recording and PlaybackInterval Recording
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...

39Recording and PlaybackInterval Recording
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zSound
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.
zIf the power is turned off during...

40Recording and PlaybackRecording Review Function
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...