Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder Player Ajhpm100 Operating Instructions

							Introduction: Using the On-screen Keyboard31
 Introduction
Using the On-screen Keyboard
The full keyboard appears when necessary. 
Move the cursor to the character you want to enter and press 
the SET button. 
Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor. 
The keyboard keys have the functions listed below. 
◆ NOTE:
 RESET deletes all entered characters. 
 When you press the shortcut EXIT button, a confirmation message 
appears. Select [YES] and press the SET button to close the on-
screen keyboard. 
The ten keypad appears when necessary. 
Move the cursor to the character you want to enter and press 
the SET button. 
Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor. 
The keypad keys have the functions listed below. 
Using the Full Keyboard
Key Function Shortcut keys
BS Deletes one character SHIFT+INS
Caps Toggles between upper and lower 
caseGO TO
OK Saves made entries and closes the 
on-screen keyboardENTRY
EXIT Cancels made entries and closes the 
on-screen keyboardEXIT
Moves the cursor to the first character SHIFT+REW
Moves the cursor 1 character space 
back–
Moves the cursor 1 character space 
forward+
Moves the cursor to the location 
after the last characterSHIFT+FF
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▲ ▲
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Using the Ten Keypad
Key Function Shortcut keys
BS Deletes one character SHIFT+INS
OK Saves made entries and closes the 
soft keyboardENTRY
EXIT Cancels made entries and closes the 
soft keyboardEXIT

Moves the cursor 1 character space 
back

Moves the cursor 2 character spaces 
back–

Moves the cursor 1 character space 
forward

Moves the cursor 2 character spaces 
forward+
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							32Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling
Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling
◆NOTE: 
 When you use this unit for the first time, be sure to set the internal 
clock in setup menu No. 069 (CLOCK SET). 
1Turn on the POWER switch of this unit. 
2Insert a P2 card in a P2 card slot, and push it in until
the EJECT button pops out. 
3Bend the protruding EJECT button downwards to the
right and set the card lock to ON. 
 The P2 card access LEDs on this unit show P2 card status 
when a P2 card is inserted. 
➝For details on P2 card status, refer to “P2 Card Access 
LEDs and P2 Card Status” (page 34).
To start recording after a stop in the recording mode, press 
the REC   button and the PLAY   button simultaneously. 
Recording starts on the P2 card whose access LED lights 
orange. Press the STOP   button to stop recording. 
Press PLAY   to start playback. 
Recording cannot be started from the thumbnail/play list 
mode. 
➝For details, refer to “Control Reference Guide” (page 17).
◆NOTE: 
 The P2 card access LED for a slot where a P2 card is inserted during 
playback of a previously inserted card will remain off and the 
second P2 card is not recognized. The second P2 card is 
recognized when playback ends. 
 A P2 card inserted in another slot during recording of a previously 
inserted card will cause the P2 card access LED to flash and the 
card will be recognized. Do not remove the P2 card from the slot 
while it is being recognized.  P2 cards are played back and recorded in the following slot order: 
1 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 ➝ 4 ➝ 5 ➝ 6 ➝ 1
 When the power is turned on and the slot selected for recording at 
the last power off contains the same P2 card, that slot will again be 
selected for recording. If the slot does not contain a P2 card or 
contains another P2 card, a card in a slot with the lowest number will 
be selected for recording. 
 When a P2 card becomes full during recording, a slot with a higher 
number that contains a card with free space will be selected for 
recording. 

 Format P2 cards only on a P2 card device. 
Insert a P2 Card 
Recording and Playback 
						

							Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling33
 Introduction
◆NOTE: 
 Do not remove P2 cards during access or during recognition 
directly after insertion (when the P2 card access LED flashes 
orange). 
1Press the STOP   button. 
When the P2 card access LED of a card to be removed 
flashes orange, press the STOP   button to stop the 
flashing. 
2Set the card lock to OFF and raise the EJECT button. 
3Press the EJECT button to eject the P2 card. 
◆NOTE: 
 Removing a P2 card in the thumbnail screen automatically closes 
the thumbnail screen. 
 Do not remove P2 cards during access or during recognition 
directly after insertion (when the P2 card access LED flashes 
orange); otherwise the P2 cards may be damaged. If a P2 card by 
any chance is removed during access, [E-30] appears on the LCD 
monitor and the LCD panel displays the [AUTO OFF] warning. All P2 
card access LEDs will flash rapidly in orange. Turn off the power, 
and then turn it back on. 
 The clips on a P2 card that was removed during access may no 
longer be in the right order. Check the clips and perform the 
necessary repair operation. 
➝For details, refer to “Repairing Bad Clips” (page 48).
 Removing a P2 card during formatting will in most cases destroy the 
formatting. Reformat the card after restarting the PC. 
Set the write-protection switch to [PROTECT] to prevent 
accidental deletion of data recorded on a P2 card. ◆NOTE: 
 Switching the write-protection switch during recording, playback or 
other access operation will not take effect until after these access 
operations (playback, recording, etc.) complete. 
Removing P2 Cards
Preventing Accidental Deletion
Write-protection 
switch
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							34Introduction: Recording, Playback and P2 Card Handling
◆NOTE: 
 Detailed check of P2 card status is possible. Refer to “Checking 
Card Status” on page 58.
A continuous recording that is longer than the durations given 
below when an 8 GB P2 card is used in this unit will result in 
the automatic division of the recording into different clips. 
Even so, the recordings on the two clips can be handled as a 
single clip in thumbnail operations (display, delete, repair, 
copy, etc.) on a P2 device. 
Such a recording may be handled as separate clips in 
nonlinear editing software or on PCs. 
* Available when the optional AVC-Intra Codec board AJ-
YBX200G is installedFor the latest information not available in the Operating 
Instructions of P2 cards and SD memory cards, visit the P2 
support desk at the following Web sites.
For English: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
P2 Card Access LEDs and P2 Card Status
P2 card access LED P2 card status
Green light Reading and writing are possible.
Orange  light Reading and writing are possible. 
The card is selected for 
recording.
Flashes orange Reading and writing are possible.
Flashes rapidly in 
orangeP2 card is being recognized.
Flashes green The P2 card has no remaining 
memory capacity. Available only 
for reading.
The write-protection switch on the 
P2 card is set to [PROTECT]. 
Available only for reading.
Off The P2 card is not properly 
formatted. Reformat the card on 
this unit. 
This card cannot be used in this 
unit. Replace the card.
No P2 card has been inserted.
The unit is in the USB DEVICE 
mode and is not accessing the P2 
card. 
Dividing clips over 4 GB in length
Recording format Recording duration
DVCPRO HD Approx. 5 min.
DVCPRO50 Approx. 10 min.
DVCPRO/DV Approx. 20 min.
AVC-Intra50* Approx. 10 min.
AVC-Intra100* Approx. 5 min.
For the latest information on P2 cards and 
SD memory cards 
						

							Introduction: Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial35
 Introduction
Jog and Shuttle Operations Using the Search Dial
The search dial is used to search and check video. 
Each press of the dial alternates it between SHTL mode and 
JOG mode. When the power is turned on, the search dial will not operate 
unless it is first returned to the STILL position. 
1Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in. 
The jog mode is now engaged. 
2Turn the search dial. 
The dial’s click stops are released and playback is
performed at the speed the dial (–1 to +1×) is turned. 
When the dial stops turning, the video becomes a still
picture. 
3To go to another mode from the jog mode, press the
button of the desired mode. 
◆NOTE: 
 The direct search mode that allows you to go directly to the 
shuttle mode or jog mode by turning the search dial is a factory 
default. 
 You can select [KEY] in setup menu No. 100 (SEARCH ENA) so 
that the unit will not engage the search mode unless you press 
the STILL/PAUSE button. 
1Press the search dial to release it. 
This engages the shuttle mode. 
When the power has just been turned on, turn the search
dial to its center position. 
2Press the STILL/PAUSE button. 
3Turn the search dial. 
The playback picture speed changes from 0 to ±32×
depending on dial position. 
Use setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX) to set maximum
speed to ±8, ±16, ±32, ±60 or ±100×. The dial has a click-
stop at the center for viewing still pictures. 
4To go to another mode from the shuttle mode, press
the STOP   button or other button. 
◆NOTE: 
 The playback audio is audible at speeds in the range –10 to 
+10× from the audio monitor output. 
 The playback audio in the search mode contains noise. 
 Playing back a clip that spans a multiple of P2 cards at speeds 
faster than ±1× may break up the sound in the transition to 
another card; this is normal and not indicative of a malfunction. 
 Playing back a clip at speeds faster than –10× may break up the 
sound; this is normal and not indicative of a malfunction. 
Jog Mode
Shuttle Mode (SHTL Mode) 
						

							36Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management
Clip Management
Thumbnail and Clip Management
This unit provides a thumbnail screen for managing clips. A 
clip is a single data item that contains video, audio, metadata 
and other additional information. Normally, a clip is one shot 
generated from the start of recording until recording stops. 
However, when a shot spans multiple P2 cards, the video on 
each card is handled as an independent clip. 
The thumbnail screen shows a list of thumbnails. Each 
thumbnail, which is the first frame of each clip, represents that 
clip. These thumbnails allow you check and also perform the 
following clip management operations. 
 Play back, delete and repair clips
 Insert text memos in clips
 Check and delete text memos
 Display and delete markers
 Format P2 cards
 Show clip property
 Show P2 card status
◆NOTE:
 Thumbnails are generated from part of the captured video and 
therefore appear rougher than the actual video. 
 Thumbnail screens are output also via the VIDEO MONITOR 
connector but may run off the screen depending on the type of 
monitor that is connected. 
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							Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management37
 Clip Management
1.Display status
Display status indicates the type of thumbnails 
displayed on the screen. 
➝For details on how to change display, refer to 
“Switching the Type of Information That is 
Displayed” (page 39).
2.Record mode
Indicates the record mode of the clip at the cursor 
position. 
3.System format
Indicates the recording format of the clip at the cursor 
position. 
4.Duration
Indicates the duration of the clip at the cursor position. 
5.USB host mode indicator
Appears in the USB host mode. 
6.Time display
Indicates the TC (time code) at the start of clip 
recording, UB (user bit at the start of clip recording), 
time of shooting, day of shooting, date and time of 
shooting or the user clip name. 
➝Refer to “Setting Items to Display” (page 40).
7.Thumbnail
Indicates the initial frame of the clip that represents it. 
8.Clip no. 
Indicates the numbers assigned to P2 card clips. 
Numbers are assigned starting in order from the 
earliest shooting date. Numbers of clips that cannot be 
played back are shown in red. 
9. Shot mark indicator 
Indicates that a shot mark has been attached to a clip. 
10. Proxy indicator
Indicates that a clip contains a proxy attached using 
AJ-SPX800 or other camera. 
This unit cannot record proxies. 
11. Text memo indicator
Indicates a clip that contains text memo data. 
12. Edit copy indicator
Indicates an edit-copied clip. 
13. Wide indicator
Indicates a clip recorded in the 16:9 aspect ratio. This 
is not indicated for an HD format clip. 
14. Incomplete clip indicator
Indicates a clip spanning multiple P2 cards where one 
of the cards that contain part of the clip has not been 
inserted. 
15. Bad clip   Unknown clip indicator 
Indicates a clip that became defective because the 
power was shut down during recording or was 
damaged for some other reason. Clips with the yellow 
bad clip indicator can sometimes be repaired. 
➝Refer to “Repairing Bad Clips” (page 48).
Clips with the red bad clip indicator cannot be repaired 
and should be deleted. If deleting is not possible, 
format the P2 card. 
Instead of  ,   appears to indicate that a clip is not 
in the P2 standard format. 
Thumbnail Screen Names and Functions
ALL: All clips
SAME FORMAT: Clips with the same format 
as the system
SELECT: Clips selected with the SET 
button
MARKER: Clips with shot markers
TEXT MEMO: Clips with text memo data
SLOTn: Clips on P2 card in slot No. 
n
PROPERTY: Detailed clip information
P2/REMAIN: Media information (amount 
of remaining space)
P2/USED: Media information (amount 
of space used)
META DATA: Set meta data
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							38Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management
16. P2 card slot number and hard disk drive status
P2 card and USB hard disk drive status is indicated as 
described below. 
17.Status message
Shows messages indicating processing status. For 
example, screen updating shows an [UPDATING] text 
message and a rotating   icon.  -   
(white)The number of the P2 card slot that 
contains a P2 card is indicated in white.
 - 
(yellow)The number of the P2 card slot of the P2 
card that contains the clip at the cursor 
position is indicated in yellow. When a 
clip spans multiple P2 cards, the 
numbers of all the slots housing cards 
that contain the clip are indicated.
◆NOTE:
The pink frame indicates either of the following 
conditions for an inserted P2 card. 
 [RUN DOWN CARD]
The card has been overwritten the maximum 
number of times. 
 [DIR ENTRY NG CARD]
Directory structure does not conform to 
standard specifications. 
 
(gray)Gray indicates that the USB host mode is 
not engaged or that it is but no hard disk 
drive is connected.
(white)White indicates that the USB host mode is 
engaged and that the hard disk drive is 
available.
(yellow)Yellow indicates that the USB host mode 
is engaged and that clips on the hard 
disk drive appears as thumbnails.
(red)Red indicates that the USB host mode is 
engaged and that the hard disk drive 
does not permit copying. 
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							Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management39
 Clip Management
The thumbnail screen can be customized to suit operating 
conditions and improve efficiency. 
1Open the thumbnail screen. 
2Press the MENU button. 
3Use the cursor buttons to select the clip type that 
should appear under [THUMBNAIL]. 
4Press the SET button. 
◆NOTE: 
(These operations can also be performed using buttons.)
 Press SHIFT + IN and the indication changes in the following 
order each time these buttons are pressed: SELECTED ➝ SLOT 
1 ➝ SLOT 2 … SLOT 6 ➝ SELECTED. (Only slots with cards will 
appear.) 
 Press SHIFT + OUT to switch to ALL CLIP. 
Changing Thumbnail Display
Switching the Type of Information That is 
Displayed
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ALL CLIP: Show all clips
SAME FORMAT 
CLIPS:Show clips in the same format as 
the system
SELECTED 
CLIPS:Show clips selected using the SET 
button
MARKED CLIPS: Show clips to which shot marks 
have been attached
TEXT MEMO 
CLIPS:Show clips that contain text memo 
data
◆NOTE:
In the following instances, the 
thumbnail in the row below at the text 
memo location may be grayed out 
when a text memo clip appears. 
 An AVC-Intra clip when an optional 
AVC-Intra codec board has not been 
installed.
 An AVC-Intra clip with a different 
SYSTEM FREQ. setting 
SLOT  CLIPS: Show clips on P2 card in slot No. n 
						

							40Clip Management: Thumbnail and Clip Management The thumbnail display can be customized to suit different 
operating needs. The following describes procedures for 
changing thumbnail display indicators and data settings. 
1Open the thumbnail screen. 
2Press the MENU button. 
3Use the cursor buttons to select the item that should 
appear under [THUMBNAIL] – [SETUP]. 
* An underlined setting indicates an initial value.
Setting Items to Display 
ALL HIDE: ON Hides all indicators
OFF
Indicators are displayed 
according to the settings 
made below
MARKER IND.:ON
Shows the shot mark 
indicator
OFF Hides the shot mark 
indicator
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4
3
TEXT MEMO IND.:ONShows the text memo 
indicator
OFF Hides the text memo 
indicator
WIDE IND.:ON
Shows the wide indicator
OFF Hides the wide indicator
PROXY IND.:ON
Shows the proxy indicator
OFF Hides the proxy indicator
DATA DISPLAY: Select items to appear in the time 
display (➝ refer to 6 of the 
“Thumbnail Screen Names and 
Functions” (page 37)).
TC
Time code
UB User bit
TIME Time of recording
DATE Date of recording
DATE 
TIMEDate and time of 
recording
USER 
CLIP 
NAMEThe first fifteen characters 
(English display mode) in 
the user clip name
DATE FORMAT: Select the format for indicating the 
time
Y-M-D Year, month, day 
M-D-Y* Month, day, year
D-M-Y* Day, month, year
◆NOTE: 
 This setting is reflected in the date of 
recording shown in the clip property, 
the date and time of recording 
indicated when selecting DATE in the 
DATE DISPLAY, the date of recording 
that appears in the clip information in 
the event property screen of a play list 
and also in the created date indicated 
when loading metadata or in other file 
indications. 
* The initial value for the AJ-HPM100P is 
“M-D-Y”, and for the AJ-HPM100E is 
“D-M-Y”.
THUMBNAIL  SIZE: The size of thumbnails that appears 
in one LCD monitor screen
LARGE Large
NORMALNormal
PLAYBACK 
RESUME:Select whether or not to resume 
playback from the last playback 
location after a stoppage when the 
cursor has not been moved. 
ON Store stop position
OFFPlay back from start
THUMBNAIL INIT: Returns above settings to their 
factory defaults (initial values).