Panasonic AG-HVX200 Brochure & Specs page 6

P2 Card Revolution
A Semiconductor Memory
that Reflects Today's Leading Digital Technologies
Large-Capacity P2 Cards — Compact, Speedy and Reliable
the P2 card is an av
media for professional use.
it features a large capacity
of up to 64 gB* and about
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4 times the data transfer
speed of an SdhC
Memory Card (Class 6).
it is very thin and resists
impact up to 1,500 g and
vibration up to 15 g. Some of its other solid-state memory features
that make it ideal for news gathering include operation in
temperatures from -20° C to 60° C and storage from -40° C to 80° C.
av data is recorded in MXF files for direct transfer to nonlinear
editors* or networks* without the need for digitizing.
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*1: total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data;
therefore, actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card.
*2: PCs must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to mount P2 cards.
*3: For editing, PCs must be installed with P2-compatible editing software available from
various companies. read "notes regarding the handling of P2 Files Using a PC" on
the back page.
Reliable Performance, Repeatedly Reusable
P2 cards provide superb reliability in even the harsh environments.
P2 cards withstand shock up to 1,500 g and vibration up to 15 g,
operate in temperatures from –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C), and can
be stored in temperatures from –40° F to 176° F (–40° C to 80° C).
in durability too, the P2 card goes well beyond ordinary PC cards. its
connector portion, for example, is specially designed for professional
use and has passed insertion/removal tests of more than 30,000
cycles. P2 cards also have a write protect switch that helps prevent
accidental data deletion. Solid state memory has the unique
advantage of being rewritable, over and over again, in part because
it is a non-contact media and requires mechanical intervention.
you can use the same
P2 card again and
again — slashing
media costs and
operational
maintenance while also
minimizing impact on
the environment.
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Camera/recorder heads, Camera/recorder heads,
transport mechanism transport mechanism
Recording tape
Reuse
Initialization Initialization
Disposal
Recording
Tape, VTR P2 Card
the SPeed and ConvenienCe oF P2
P2: The Next-Generation Media
Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection
When you press the record Button in standby mode, the
ag-hvX200a series instantly finds a blank area of the P2 card and
begins recording. it can begin recording immediately even when
you're using it to preview video. there is no need to power down
and reboot the camera portion, you can go from playback to record
in less than 2 seconds. there's no chance of accidentally
overwriting a recording. recordings will not be erased unless you
intentionally delete a file or initialize the card.
Hot-Swap Recording and Other Functions that Add
Versatility
•Hot-swap recording: thanks
to the ag-hvX200a series
two card slots, you can
hot-swap P2 cards and have
continuous non-stop
recording. With multiple
cards you can record for
hours without interruption.
you could also use the P2
gear, ag-hPg10, for
off-loading the card to a USB
or 1394 drive. then, once
off-loaded and verified, the card can then be formatted and made
ready for recording.
•Loop recording: Using two P2 cards and setting the
ag-hvX200a series for consecutive overwriting, you can
repeatedly re-record during a particular recurring time slot, always
maintaining a recording of the most recent period. Unlike video
tape, P2 cards need no rewinding. they minimize wasted time and
allow seamless, continuous recording. this makes them especially
useful for unattended monitoring.
•Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and
subsequently record, up to 7 seconds in dvCPro50/dvCPro or
3 seconds in dvCPro hd of video and audio. in effect, this lets
you record footage of events that occur even before you press the
rec start button, giving you a way to "go back" and capture
moments you otherwise would have missed.
•One-shot rec: Convenient for producing animation, this mode
records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each time you
press the Start button.