Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3700g Operating Instructions

Recording and Playback
31Recording and Playback: P2 Cards
Recording and Playback

32Recording and Playback: P2 Cards
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.

33Recording and Playback: How 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.
ySince 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...

34Recording and Playback: Basic 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 unit, see [Inspections Before 
Shooting] (page 153).
1Insert a charged battery pack.
2Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more than 
5 segments of the battery-remaining amount indication 
bar are illuminated.
yIf the number of illuminated segments is fewer than 5,...

35Recording and Playback: Basic Procedures
Recording and Playback
For shooting, follow the steps below.
1Select a filter according to light conditions.
2When the white balance is saved:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].
When 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.
If the white balance is adjusted on the...

36Recording and Playback: Normal Recording REC START button 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....

37Recording and Playback: PRE RECORDING function
Recording and Playback
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 button 
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...

38Recording and Playback: Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function This unit can shoot at a lower frame rate (undercrank) or 
higher frame rate (overcrank).
1Open the  screen from the SYSTEM 
SETTING page using the menu.
Set SYSTEM MODE to “1080-23.98PsF (24PsF)”, REC 
FORMAT to “AVC-I 100 (50)/24PN”, and VFR to “ON”.
Set FRAME RATE suitable for desired way of shooting. 
It is possible to select a frame rate of 1 to 24 if 
“24FRAME” is selected for the 24P VFR RANGE, and 1 
to 30 if “30FRAME” is...

39Recording and Playback: Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function
Recording and Playback
It is possible to change the frame rate while recording in 
VFR.
1Open the  screen from the OPTION 
page. OPTION page can be opened by pressing the 
MENU button while pressing the LIGHT button.
Set the RATE SET AT REC to “ON”.
Close the menu screen by pressing the MENU button.
2Frame rate can be changed to match the intention of the 
recording by pressing the SYNCHRO SCAN adjustment 
switch (+/
–) while the...

40Recording and Playback: Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function This way of shooting provides a flow effect and may, for 
instance, be used to shoot a subject on a far side of a road 
with a stream of fast-moving cars as the flow, in such a way 
that the stationary subject comes into focus though the cars.
1Open the  screen from the SYSTEM 
SETTING page using the menu.
Set SYSTEM MODE to “1080-59.94i (50i)”, REC 
FORMAT to “AVC-I 100 (50)/60i (50i)” or “DVCPROHD/
60i (50i)”, and VFR to “ON”
Set...