Panasonic AG-HPX300 Brochure & Specs page 11

Direct Upload to a PC* 1 or Nonlinear Editor
The AG-HPX300 records the A/V data
for each recording as a file on the P2
card, which eliminates the need for
digitizing. The files can be used
directly in a nonlinear editing system
or transferred over a network or simply
onto a Hard Disk Drive. The P2 card
transfers data at a high speed up to 1.2
2
Gbps* giving you faster, easier
operation. The P2 card is convenient
too — you can plug it directly into the card slot on certain laptops.
*1: PCs must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to mount P2 cards. 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.
*2: 1.2Gbps is maximum transfer speed when using P2 card E series. Transfer speed is subject to be
changed depended on system configuration.
Clip Thumbnail Function
The P2 HD camcorder automatically generates a thumbnail image for each
clip. You can view thumbnails on the built-in color LCD monitor. Any of the
clips can be accessed instantly. Thumbnail images can be paused, fast-
forwarded, and reversed just like a tape, and unwanted cuts can be deleted
by selecting and deleting the corresponding thumbnail image. You can also
specify a number of clips for seamless playback* or for on-air broadcasting
from fields. And if a shooting opportunity should arise during playback, the
P2 HD cam lets you start recording immediately with no cueing required
and no risk of accidentally overwriting valuable data.
* Seamless playback is not possible between clips recorded in different formats.
Advanced Recording Functions Employing Two Card Slots
In addition to continuous, double-card recording, the AG-HPX300 also
enables some useful recording functions that are possible only with
memory cards.
• Card selection: The recording slot can be changed (sequential switching).
This lets you review, organize, edit and transmit just-recorded content.
Content can also be organized while shooting, by switching cards for
each scene category.
• Hot-swap rec: Thanks to the two card slots, you can hot-swap P2 cards
for continuous non-stop recording. With multiple cards you can record
for hours without interruption.
• Loop-rec*: The real benefit of loop recording can only be dramatized
when you don't know when the event is going to happen, you just know
that it will. By allocating the open space on the cards the camera will
continue to record over that area until the operator pushes the stop
button, thereby assuring that the recording has been made, and the event
captured.
• Pre-rec*: While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and
subsequently record, up to 3 seconds in HD (7 seconds in SD). This will
help you to get your shot every time.
• Interval rec*: This gives you automatic intermittent recording based on a
set interval and recording time.
• One-shot rec*: This frame-shot recording function is useful for producing
animations.
• Rec review: This lets you run a quick playback check of the 2 to 10
seconds that lead up to the end of the clip you have just recorded.
* These functions cannot be used for variable frame rate recording, native recording, and 24p (over
59.94i or 59.94p) recording.
* Pre-rec is not possible in loop-rec, interval-rec, or one-shot rec mode.
SD/SDHC Card Slot
The AG-HPX300 comes with an SD/SDHC card slot. You can create a
metadata upload file (produced with P2 Viewer software or other Third Party
software,) containing information such as clip name, the name of the
camera operator, the recording location, and text memos on an SD/SDHC
card, and load it as clip metadata. This information will be very useful
when it comes to editing the project and quickly finding the right clip to
place on the timeline. The SD card slot is also used to upload scene files,
user files and firmware updates.
*when AJ-YAX800G Proxy card is installed, proxy files can be recorded to the SD card.
Text Memo (Bookmark) for Simple Editing
When recording or previewing a clip, press the Text Memo button at any of
up to 100 locations and a text memo label, similar to a bookmark, is
registered. Using only the AG-HPX300, you can create a new clip with data
copied between text memo labels. Text information can also be written into
each memo using the AG-HPX300 or a PC with P2 Viewer installed. A shot
mark, which allows
convenient OK and
NG marking, can
also be added to
each clip during or
after recording.
*Text memo, shot mark can
not be added in Loop-rec,
Interval-rec, or One-shot rec
Text memo editing window on P2 Viewer
mode.
software.(Downloadable on Panasonic web
site. <http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/>)
Proxy Data Recording (Option)
When the AJ-YAX800G proxy video encoder is installed, the AG-HPX300
can record MPEG-4 proxy (low-resolution) data onto a P2 card and SD/
SDHC card. This can be used for quick viewing of dailies with timecode,
and its low bit rate provides easy transmission over wired and wireless
networks.
*Proxy data cannot be recorded when recording with the variable frame rate in Native/Pull-down
mode, or when Loop-rec, interval-rec, or one-shot rec is used. Proxy data refers to MPEG-4
low-resolution AV data in file form for moving images and audio, with timecode, metadata, and other
management data included. The use of DCF Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc.
16:9/4:3 Aspect Ratio Conversion
The 16:9/4:3 Conversion mode can be used with SD-recorded images or
SD output down-converted from HD playback. You can select from three
modes: side crop, letterbox, and squeeze.
Side Crop Letter Box
Compatibility with Nonlinear Editing Systems
In developing P2 products, Panasonic has been working in collaboration
with a number of strategic P2 Partners.
There are many nonlinear editing products in the market that already
support P2. P2 native editing makes it possible for you to maintain high-
quality video and a flexible editing workflow.*
* For information on compatible nonlinear editing systems, visit <https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/
pro-av/> and click "Nonlinear Compatibility Information." For the operating requirements and other
details of editing software, visit the website of the relevant software manufacturer.
Squeeze