Loop Recording; Interval Recording - Panasonic AG-HPX300 Operating Instructions Manual

When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this
function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order.
Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this
function continues recording while erasing existing data.
To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE
must be set to "ON" The option LOOP REC MODE can be
found in the <REC FUNCTION> screen on the SYSTEM
SETTING page.
Card1
Before LOOP
No content
REC starts
Recording starts
Recording
A
Cycle 1
Recording
D
Cycle 2
Data are recorded by connecting the unrecorded sections on
the P2 card (in the sequence of A to B to C). When the
remaining recording capacity is less than 30 seconds, A is
deleted, and data are record on C up to FULL (remaining
memory capacity is 0), and then new data are recorded (D).
It is possible to record in intervals of one frame as the
shortest length by using the internal memory of the unit.
To use this option, open the REC FUNCTION screen from
the SYSTEM SETTING page, and set the interval
recording mode, REC TIME, PAUSE TIME and TAKE
TOTAL TIME for the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE.
When the settings are finalized, TOTAL REC TIME needed
on the P2 card is automatically calculated and displayed.
The following are the options for INTERVAL REC MODE:
OFF:
No interval recording performed.
ON:
Interval recording performed.
ONE SHOT:
Performs "one-shot" recording for the duration
specified under the REC TIME option by pressing
either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on
the handle, or VTR button at the lens.

Loop Recording

Card2 Card3
Content
recorded
B C
B C

Interval Recording

Notes
When the LOOP REC capability is used, each P2 card
must have at least one minute of free space.
During LOOP REC, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for all
target P2 cards illuminate in orange. Note that if any of
the target P2 card is removed, LOOP REC stops.
When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,
the viewfinder and display window both show "LOOP".
However, when only one card is inserted, or when each
card has less than one minute of free space, the LOOP
REC capability does not work, even if the option LOOP
REC MODE is set to ON. If this is the case, the
indication "LOOP" flashes in the viewfinder and on the
display window.
When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,
the P2 card remaining free space indicates the minimum
guaranteed recording time. The minimum guaranteed
recording time means the guaranteed time or length of
recorded data when LOOP REC stops immediately after
deleting old data.
During recording of IEEE1394 in put or INTERVAL REC
operation, LOOP REC is not available.
Terminating the LOOP REC Mode
You can terminate the LOOP REC mode by either:
Turning off the POWER switch of camera-recorder; or
Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to "OFF".
Notes
When executing interval recording, data cannot be
output with IEEE 1394. When the 1394 CONTROL is set
to "BOTH", it is also impossible to control external
devices.
The shortest recording time, stand-by time, and the set
value of the cut-off unit frame number may vary with the
recording method as follows.
Recording method
60i, 50i
1080i
30P, 25P (Pull down)
30PN, 25PN (Native)
24P, 24PA (Pull down)
24PN (Native)
60i, 50i
SD mode
30P, 25P (Pull down)
24P, 24PA (Pull down)
Recording and Playback Loop Recording
Unit frame
number
1 frame
5 frames
4 frames
1 frame
5 frames
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