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How 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.
Since 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 items. The folder
structure links the data as shown on the right.
Changing or deleting just one information component
could make it impossible to recognize the data as P2 data
or use the card in a P2 device
When transferring data from a P2 card to a PC, or when rewriting data saved on a PC to a P2 card, to prevent data loss be
sure to use the special P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website.
You can also visit the support desk at the following website for details on the system requirements of P2 Viewer.
When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the
instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when returning data to a P2 card.
Recording and Playback: How to handle data recorded on P2 cards
Device:\
All these folders are required.
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