Recorder/Player Features - Panasonic AJ-SPX800 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recorder/player Features

Multiple Slots
The AJ-SPX800P is equipped with five slots for P2 cards.
Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for
continuous recording. They also provide new recording
capabilities specific to memory cards.
Hot-Swap recording
The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be
replaced without interrupting recording. This facilitates
continuous recording.
Loop recording
The AJ-SPX800P can retain a certain amount of
previously recorded material by continuously loop-
recording data into a specified recording area.
PRE-RECORDING function
In standby status, the AJ-SPX800P always stores video
and sound input to the camera for up to 15 seconds (for
the DVCPRO format). This means that the PRE-
RECORDING function, when turned on, records the video
and sound for a preceding duration preset by the user.
This feature recovers critical moments that you might
have missed.
Data protection
Data on P2 cards will not be lost due to overwriting unless
the files are deleted or the cards are initialised.
Recordings are written only to free space.
Format User-switchable
DVCPRO and DV
Recorded video is compressed through a component digital
recording method that uses a state-of-the-art compression
technology, and sound is recorded using the non-
compression PCM recording method, which excels in such
areas as S/N ratio, frequency bands, waveform properties
and reproducibility of fine areas. These methods further
enhance the quality of images and sound.
The format is user-selectable, according to your purpose:
e.g., DVCPRO50 for higher image quality, or DVCPRO for
cost efficiency. DV format is also supported.
4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)
All formats - DVCPRO, DV and DVCPRO50 - support 4-
channel digital audio recording with high-quality sound (48
kHz/16 bits).
<Note>
When the clip is played back in the format not selected on
the menu, the picture may be disturbed until the format is
detected.
Clip Thumbnailing
Automatic generation of thumbnails
The AJ-SPX800P automatically generates a thumbnail for
each recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of this
on the camera-recorder as well as for non-linear editing
purposes, and after uploading to a server.
Thumbnail display on the LCD monitor
The 3.5-inch color LCD side of the your video camera-
recorder can provide a multi-screen view of 12 clip
thumbnails. You can choose a desired clip to playback
instantly.
Seamless playback of selected clips
You can select more than one clip from the thumbnail view
for continuous playback and output of seamless video.
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Between DVCPRO50,
Voice Memos & Shot Marks
Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of voice
memos, associated with the time code, together with shot
marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts
from reject cuts.
Both voice memos and shot marks can be added to
selected clips during and after a recording. This is helpful for
editing recorded video.
Support for SDI Output
installed)
The AJ-SPX800P, when equipped with the extension board
AJ-YA902AG, can output SDI signals from the VIDEO OUT
connector.
Front-mounted Sound Level Control Mechanism
The AJ-SPX800P features a front-mounted control for fine
adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is
particularly effective for adjusting the sound level when you
are shooting without a sound recordist. The control can be
disabled.
Support for Built-in Unislot
The AJ-SPX800P is designed to support an optional slot-in
wireless receiver.
Recording Review Capability
This capability automatically plays back the last 2 to 10
seconds of recorded video, allowing you to quickly check the
recorded contents.
Built-in Time Code Generator/reader
A special-purpose secondary code track can be used to
record and reproduce time code information.
Support for Metadata
The AJ-SPX800P is capable of recording positional
information (latitudes, longitudes and altitudes), as UMID
information (metadata), from the GPS unit AJ-GPS900G
(optional accessory).
This information is also useful in managing information on
P2 cards.
Recording Time
Card #
AJ-P2COO2SG
(For more information, see the instruction manual for the
appropriate memory card.)
(when AJ-YA902AG
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Wireless Receive
(Number of cards used: 1)
Recording Format
DVCPRO DVCPRO50
(Audio 2ch) (Audio 4ch)
Approx. Approx.
8 minutes 4 minutes