Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder Player Ajhpm100 Operating Instructions

							Introduction: Control Reference Guide21
 Introduction
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 CLIP/PF1 button 
Use these functions to create play lists. Press the 
ENTRY button and this button simultaneously when 
registering an event (when the PLAY LIST button and 
the EVENT button are both on) to set an event IN point. 
Hold down this button and press the RESET button to 
cancel the IN point of the selected event. 
➝Refer to the Section “Using Play List” (page 61).
 Press the SHIFT button and this button 
simultaneously while thumbnails are displayed to 
switch the clip display between SELECTED and 
specific SLOT. 
 Press the ENTRY button and this button 
simultaneously when the PLAY LIST button is off to 
register a cue-up point.
 Press this button after the PF button when the 
THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are off to obtain 
access to the setup menu registered using the PF1 
button. 
7.TRIM–/SLOT SELECT– button
Hold down the IN, OUT, or SPLIT button and press this 
button in the play list mode to shift the IN, OUT, or 
SPLIT point 1 frame forward.
Hold down the SHIFT button and this button 
simultaneously when the PLAY LIST button is off to move to the previous recording slot position.Pressing 
this button when the unit is in slot 1 results in a move to 
slot 6. 
8.ENTRY/CLIP (LIST/PF2 button)
Use these functions to create play lists. 
Pressing the IN, OUT or SPLIT button simultaneous 
with this button while registering an event (the PLAY 
LIST and EVENT buttons are on), allows you to set the 
IN, OUT and SPLIT points. 
 Pressing the SHIFT button simultaneous with this 
button in the play list mode allows you to add a clip 
selected from a thumbnail display to the play list. 
 Press this button after the PF button when the 
THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are off to obtain 
access to the setup menu registered using the PF2 
button. 
9.TRIM+/SLOT SELECT+ button
Hold down the IN, OUT, or SPLIT button and press this 
button in the play list mode to shift the IN, OUT, or 
SPLIT point 1 frame backward.
While the PLAY LIST button is off, hold down the SHIFT 
button and this button simultaneously to move to the 
previous recording slot position. Pressing this button 
when the unit is in slot 6 results in a move to slot 1. 
10.OUT/ALL CLIP/PF3 button
Use these functions to create play lists. Press the 
ENTRY button and this button simultaneously when 
registering an event (when the PLAY LIST button and 
the ENTRY button are both on) to set an event OUT 
point. 
Hold down this button and press the RESET button to 
cancel the OUT point of the selected event. 
➝For details, refer to “Using Play List” (page 61).
 Press the SHIFT button and this button 
simultaneously while thumbnails are displayed to 
return the clip display to ALL. 
 Press the ENTRY button and this button 
simultaneously when the PLAY LIST button is off to 
register a cue-up point.
 Press this button after the PF button when the 
THUMBNAIL and PLAY LIST buttons are off to obtain 
access to the setup menu registered using the PF3 
button. 
11.SHIFT button
Use this button together with the FF, REW and SET 
buttons.  [WARNING]: Shows warning 
information. 
[HOURS METER]: Shows the unit serial 
number, the number of 
hours it has been on, and 
the number of times it has 
been switched on and off. 
[UMID]: Shows UMID information 
for the current video.
[DIF]; Shows various information 
on the current DIF (the 
IEEE 1394 interface).  
						

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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 this button to insert a new event between events in 
the play list (when set to the insert edit mode).
Also use to select audio and video to overwrite event 
audio and video (when set to the overwrite edit mode).
Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button 
(DELETE) when thumbnails are displayed to delete a 
selected clip. 
In the play list, hold down the SHIFT button and press 
this button to delete a selected event. 
➝For details, refer to “Using Play List” (page 61). 
The DELETE button allows you to perform on-screen 
keyboard and file delete operations. 
14.SPLIT/PROP button
Press the ENTRY button and this button simultaneously 
in the play list register mode to register an event after 
shifting the audio IN point relative to the video IN point. 
Press the SHIFT button and this button simultaneously 
during GUI, thumbnail, or play list display (when no 
menu is displayed) to show the property of a clip or an 
event.
15.EVENT button
Press this button when the PLAY LIST button is on to 
light the EVENT button. This engages the play list event 
register/edit modes and allows you to set the IN, OUT, 
and SPLIT points.
Press again to exit the event register/edit mode and 
return to the previous screen. The EVENT button goes 
out. 
16.LCD panel
➝For details, refer to “LCD Panel” (page 24). 
						

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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 out. 
After inserting a card, fold the EJECT button 
downward. 
5.EJECT button
Use this button to remove a P2 card inserted in a P2 
card slot. Raise the button and press it in firmly. Do not 
use the EJECT button when a P2 card access LED 
flashes orange.
➝For details, refer to “P2 Card Access LEDs and P2 
Card Status” (page 34).
6.Stereo speakers
Outputs the audio monitor sound. 
7.LEVEL control
Adjusts the sound volume of the internal speaker and 
headphones.
8.BRIGHTNESS control
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. 
However, it cannot adjust the brightness of time codes 
and other superimposed indications.
9.BACKLIGHT switch
Switches the brightness of the LCD panel backlight as 
shown below. 
10.SUPER switch
Switches the super output as follows. 
Panel Control Unit and Card Slots
OFF ONCARD LOCK
1
610
9
8
7
6
5 4 3 2
LIGHT: Bright
DARK: Dark
OFF: Turns the LCD off
ON: Outputs the time code and other 
superimposed information to the LCD 
monitor and monitor output image.
OFF: Does not output any superimposed 
information. 
						

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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 (relative position from the beginning), 
TC (read time code) and UB (user bit of the read time 
code). 
3.Format display
Indicates the set record format and the format of video 
recorded on an inserted P2 card. 
4.TV system display
Indicates the selected TV system. Use the SYSTEM 
setting No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setup menu to switch 
between 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz. 
5.INPUT SELECT display
Indicates selected VIDEO and AUDIO status. Except 
for analog audio signals, the indicator flashes when 
there is no input for the selected signal. 
When SDI input is selected, this display flashes if the 
input signal is not compatible with the system format.
6.U lamp
In the EE mode, this lamp lights when an input signal 
contains UMID information. 
Lights during playback when the recording contains 
UMID information. 
LCD Panel
dB dB dB dB 
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-30 
-40  3 
2 
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-1 
-2 
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L R L R L R L R HD 50 
CTL 
TC 
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DVCPRO AV C - I
VIDEO 
CMPST 
SDI 
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AUDIO 
ANALOG 
SDI 
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SYSTEM 
59.9450 1080i720p 
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-2
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LR
dB0
-12
-20
-30
-40
LR
FULL mode FINE mode
Reference level
59.94: Lights when a 59.94 Hz system frequency 
is selected.
50: Lights when a 50 Hz system frequency is 
selected.
VIDEO
CMPST: Analog composite video input signals
SDI: Serial digital video input signals
1394: IEEE1394 input signals
SG: Internal reference signals
AUDIO
ANALOG: Analog audio input signals
SDI: Serial digital audio input signals
1394: IEEE1394 input signals
SG: Internal reference signals 
						

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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 IEC61883-1, IEC61883-2 and SMPTE396M 
standards. Use 6-pin connectors. This connector does 
not support bus power.
◆NOTE: 
 AVC-Intra 50 and AVC-Intra 100 (optional) recording and 
playback do not support input/output via the IEEE 1394 
connector. 
3.ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
Output analog audio signals. 
4.ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors/switches
Analog audio input connectors
The input impedance of CH1-2 to CH3-4 can be 
switched. The LINE, MIC and 48V switches make it 
possible to use CH2 as a microphone input. 
5.Fan 
Cools this unit. Install the unit making sure that the air 
vents are not blocked. If the fan stops due to a 
breakdown, “E-10” will appear on the counter display. 
While the unit will operate even when the fan has 
stopped, it should be shut down immediately. 
6.AC IN socket
Connect the supplied power cord to a power outlet. 
Rear Panel
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2
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10 11 12 13 14 15
LINE: Line input for audio input signals from 
audio device
MIC: Audio input signal from microphone with 
internal power supply (this unit does not 
provide phantom microphone power).
+48 V: Audio input signal from microphone with 
external power supply (this unit provides 
phantom microphone power). 
						

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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 supply, be sure to first 
turn on the power to the DC power supply and then turn on 
the POWER switch on this unit. If the order of the above 
procedure is reversed, this unit will malfunction since the 
voltage of an external DC power supply rises slowly. 
 Inadvertently connecting an input of 18 V or more triggers 
an internal protection circuit that shuts down the unit. The 
unit will operate normally once the power voltage returns to 
normal levels. Be sure not to connect an AC power supply 
to this socket. 
 When the external DC power supply is connected and set 
to on, a minute amount of current will still flow even if the 
POWER switch on this unit is set to OFF. 
8.Remote control connector
This unit can be connected to an external controller to 
enable remote operation of the unit. 
RS422A REMOTE(9P)
9.TIME CODE OUT connector
Outputs the playback time code during playback. 
Outputs the time code generated by the internal time 
code generator during recording. 
10.TIME CODE IN connector
Use to record an external time code onto P2 cards. 
11.REF VIDEO IN connectors
Input connectors for HD and SD reference video 
signals. 
◆NOTE: 
 It is recommended that this unit be used with a system that 
inputs a reference video signal since video and audio 
output signals may otherwise deteriorate. 
 Input tri-level sync signals with both positive and negative 
polarities as HD reference video signals. Input signals that 
meet the input signal and data format. 
 Input a black burst signal that complies with SMPTE170M 
and ITU624-4 to use for SD reference video signals. 
 When no cable is connected to REF VIDEO OUT connector, 
the REF VIDEO IN connector is automatically terminated at 
75 ohm. Connecting a cable to this connector releases 
75. termination. 
12.AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector
This connector outputs the audio signal (CH1, CH2, 
CH3 and CH4) that is selected with the MONITOR 
SELECT button.
13.ANALOG COMPOSITE MONITOR OUT connector
Outputs analog composite monitor video signals.  Pin No. Signal
1Ground
2—
3—
4+12V
Be sure to check the rating of any external DC power 
supply you intend to use to confirm that it is 
compatible with this unit. Also check the pin 
arrangement of the DC OUT socket of an external DC 
power supply with the DC IN socket of this unit to 
make sure the polarity is right. 
Erroneously applying +12 V to the GND terminal 
could cause a fire or lead to injuries. 
Connecting a cord with incorrect polarity to the DC IN 
connector of another device that is also connected to 
this unit could lead to fire or injury.
1
2
3
4
Pin No. Signal
1 FRAME GROUND
2 TRANSMIT A
3 RECEIVE B
4 RECEIVE COMMON
5—
6 TRANSMIT COMMON
7 TRANSMIT B
8 RECEIVE A
9 FRAME GROUND
1
2
3
4
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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 connected to 
serial digital signal connectors (SDI IN/OUT connectors) 
should be double shielded cables. 
■Basic Setup
Make sure that menu No. 882 DIF IN CH and No. 883 DIF OUT 
CH on this unit are set to “AUTO.”
◆NOTE:
 Only signals that comply with the format selected in menu No. 020 
SYS FORMAT can be input. When the SYS FORMAT is 480i (576i at 
50 Hz), operations are limited to menu No. 024 REC FMT (SD) 
settings. 
 The selected recording format and the format of a recording on an 
inserted P2 card determine the output format. 
* Select CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4 as the output audio channels (in 
DVCPRO/DV).
■Precautions
 Connect this unit to only one other device. 
 If the E-92 warning (1394 INITIAL ERROR) appears, 
reconnect the connecting cable or turn the power off and 
back on again. 
 AV signals may be disrupted when connected devices are 
turned on and off or when the interface cable is connected 
or disconnected. 
 It may take the system a few seconds to stabilize after 
switching input signals or changing modes. Start recording 
after the system has stabilized. 
 The following applies to recordings made via the IEEE 1394 
digital interface as well as to the signals it outputs. 
- The audio level control knobs on the front panel do 
not work. 
- The settings in menu No. 680 and 681 regarding 
blanking periods are ignored. 
- Video and audio recording and EE type video and 
audio of signal inputs other than 1x speed playback 
signals are not guaranteed. 
 The following applies to video input via the IEEE 1394 digital 
interface. - In the EE mode, SDI, analog video output signals 
and time codes become irregular. Do not use these 
signals for recording. 
 Unprocessed video and audio signals are output via the 
IEEE 1394 digital interface during SLOW and STILL 
playback. When monitored on another device, these video 
and audio signals may sound different than when played 
back on this unit. Do not start up any other application 
program when this unit is connected to other devices during 
nonlinear editing. Such applications could adversely affect 
the video output by such a device during nonlinear editing. 
◆NOTE:
Observe the following when connecting an IEEE 1394 cable 
(separately sold). (An incorrect connection may damage this unit 
or external devices.) 
 Turn off all connected devices before connecting or disconnecting 
IEEE1394 cables. 
Connect all devices provided with a ground connector to ground (or 
to a common ground). 
 When connecting the unit to a device with a 4-pin connector, 
connect the cable to the 6-pin connector on this unit first. 
 Be sure to correctly connect an IEEE1394 cable to a connector. 
 When connecting a cable to a 6-pin IEEE1394 connector, make sure 
that it mates properly with the connector. 
 When connecting this unit to an external device, first connect the 
IEEE1394 cable to the external unit and then to this unit. 
Connecting the cable to this unit first may damage it by the static 
electricity generated. 
 AVC-Intra 50 and AVC-Intra 100 (optional) recording and playback 
do not support input/output via the IEEE 1394 connector. 
IEEE 1394 Digital Interface
IEEE1394 
connectorIEEE1394 
cable plug
(This way)
IEEE1394 
connectorIEEE1394 
cable plug
(Not this way) 
						

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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 specifications. Other memory cards 
such as MultiMediaCard cannot be used. When using a 
miniSD card, be sure to use an adaptor dedicated for use 
with the miniSD card to insert the card into the SD Memory 
Card Slot.
* MultiMediaCard (MMC) is a registered trademark of 
Infineon Technologies AG.
* The SDHC (SD High Capacity) card is a new standard, 
established by the SD Card Association in 2006, for 
large-scale memory cards with capacities above 2 GB.
 To format an SD card on a PC, use the following software 
that can be downloaded from the support sites listed 
below. 
 This unit supports the following SD and SDHC memory 
card capacities. 
SD (8 MB to 2 GB): 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
SDHC (4 GB only): 4GB
 For the latest information not available in the Operating 
Instructions, visit the P2 support desk at the following Web 
sites. 
For English: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
 The term “SD memory card” will be used below as a 
generic for SD and SDHC memory cards. 
2.USB 2.0 connector (Type A) 
Connect P2 store and USB 2.0 compliant hard disk 
drives for use in the USB host mode.
➝Refer to “Using USB Connectors” (page 96).
3.USB 2.0 connector (Type B) 
Connect personal computers and other devices for 
use in the USB device mode.
➝Refer to “Using USB Connectors” (page 96).
◆NOTE:
 Use double shielded cable for making connections to USB 
2.0 connectors. 
Side Panel
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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 provides the event 
register mode screen (the PLAY 
LIST and EVENT lamps light).
TCR  00 : 00 : 20 : 29
T C R   0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0   E V 0 1       P  S T O P
T C R   0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0   E V 0 1       P  S T O P
T C R   0 0 : 0 1 : 2 3 : 0 1   E V 9 9
       S T O PT C R   0 0 : 0 0 : 2 0 : 2 9
       P L A Y
T C R   0 0 : 0 0 : 2 0 : 2 9
       R  P L A Y
THUMBNAILPLAY LIST
EVENTOff
On
Blinking
THUMBNAIL PLAY LIST
Zoom in and zoom 
out the timeline
THUMBNAILStop
(STOP)
INSERT
(upon OVERWRITE)
EVENT Playback (PB)
(PLAY, STILL, 
FF, REW) PLAY LIST
INSERT, EVENT
Press OM/OUT/
SPLIT + ENTRY 
to register or edit 
an event.Register the selected clip to an event 
by pressing SHIFT + ENTRY.
STOP MODE
= upon RETURN: STOP
STOP MODE
= upon STAY: EXIT or
 PLAYLIST
Playback(PB)
(PLAY, STILL, FF, REW) Press STOP in STOP MODE - 
RETURN to return to the play list
When STOP MODE = STAY, 
Press the EXIT or PLAYLIST button in the STOP mode to return to the play list.
Thumbnail modeRecording and playback modes
Event register/edit modes
Overwrite edit modePlay list 
mode 
						

							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 cursor buttons to select a process and press the 
SET button. 
4Press the MENU button to end processing. 
◆NOTE: 
 Some menu items, when selected, will automatically return you 
to the previous screen. 
Menu Operations
1,4 2 3