Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder Player Ajhpm100 Operating Instructions

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5.MENU/DIAG button
MENU button
Press this button to open the MENU. Press again to 
return to the previous screen. 
DIAG (SHIFT+MENU) button
Press to show information about this unit. Press again 
to return to the previous screen. However, this function 
is not available while thumbnails or play lists are 
displayed. 
Information about this unit include [HOURS METER], 
[WARNING], [UMID] and [DIF]. Use the SET button to 
switch among them. 
6.IN/SLOT...

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12.GO TO/MOVE button
Use this button to move the IN, OUT, or SPLIT point of 
events registered in a play list. It can also be used for 
CUE UP when the THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons 
are off. Hold down the IN/OUT button and press the 
GO TO button to move and cue up to the IN and OUT 
points. Hold down the SHIFT button and press this 
button in the play list mode to move events. 
➝For details, refer to “Using Play List” (page 61). 
13.INSERT/DELETE button
Use...

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1.9-inch Color LCD Monitor
Thumbnail screens facilitate video searches and 
checks. 
2.Card Lock
This lever locks the cards in place when the top panel 
is closed. Set the lever to ON before closing the top 
panel. 
3.P2 Card Access LEDs
These LEDs indicate P2 card status. 
➝For details, refer to “P2 Card Access LEDs and P2 
Card Status” (page 34).
4.P2 Card Slots
Insert P2 cards into these slots. 
Firmly insert the card until the EJECT button pops...

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1.Level meter
Indicates the level of audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 
and CH4. 
The input signal level of audio signals is indicated 
during recording and when EE is selected. During 
playback the meter indicates output signal levels. 
Use the METER selector button to switch the audio 
level display to FULL mode or FINE mode. Use the 
setup menu to change the reference level.
2.Counter display
This function shows the counter and time codes. 
It displays CTL...

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1.SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO and VIDEO
IN/OUT connectors
These connectors enable input and output of serial 
digital component audio and video signals.
◆NOTE: 
 The input digital audio signals must be synchronized with 
the video input signals. Otherwise, the audio signals will be 
affected by noise. 
2.IEEE 1394 digital input/output
This is an IEEE1394 digital interface. It inputs/outputs 
IEEE1394 compressed digital signals that comply with 
the...

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7.DC IN socket
Connect a 12 V DC power supply here. Use an external 
12 V DC, 4.3 A (15 A peak or more) DC power supply.
When the voltage goes below approx. 10.6 V, the 
power supply of this unit shuts down (when menu No. 
180 BATTERY SEL is not “TYPE-A” or “TYPE-B”). The 
unit does not automatically recover when the power 
comes back on. First turn the POWER switch off, wait a 
few seconds before turning the switch back on.
◆NOTE: 
 When using an external DC power...

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14.ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connector
Inputs analog composite video signals. 
15.ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors
Inputs analog composite video signals during output 
of HD signals. When SD is selected as the output 
signal, three composite signals are output. 
Setup menu 643 OUT MODE SEL determines the 
signals that are output. 
◆NOTE: 
 Use only shielded cable for cables (except the AC cable) 
that are connected to the rear panel. Cables...

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1.SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot
Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.
Insert the card with the label side facing up and the 
end with the corner cut off facing in. Push in the card 
until it locks into place. To remove the card, first make 
sure that the lamp is not on, then push it in the direction 
of insertion to release the lock. 
◆NOTE: 

 Do not insert any cards other than SD/SDHC memory 
cards.
 This unit uses only SD/SDHC memory cards that comply 
with the SD/SDHC...

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Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations
This unit provide the three operating modes described below. 
Use the THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons to select these 
modes. Lamps indicate which mode is currently engaged. 
Operating Modes
Recording and 
playback modesDisplays video and performs 
recording or playback.
Thumbnail mode Shows thumbnails of clips and 
manages clips.
Play list mode Creates play lists. The play list 
mode also...

30Introduction: Moving Between Screens and Menu Operations Press the MENU button in each mode to open the menu. 
Perform menu operations as described below. 
1Press the MENU button to open the menu. 
2Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on menu
items. 
◆NOTE: 
 Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move the cursor up and down.
 Press a to open a submenu. 
 Press b or the EXIT button to return to a higher level. 
3Press the SET button. 
◆NOTE: 
 Some menu items may display a confirmation screen. 
 Use the...