Recorder/Player Features - Panasonic AJ-SPX900e Operating Instructions Manual

1-2 Recorder/player Features

Multiple Slots
The AJ-SPX900E 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-SPX900E can retain a certain amount of previ-
ously recorded material by continuously loop-recording
data into a specified recording area.
PRE-RECORDING function
In standby status, the AJ-SPX900E always stores video
and sound input to the camera for up to 15 seconds (for
the DVCPRO/DV 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.
INTERVAL REC/ONE SHOT REC
The AJ-SPX900E features interval recording at minimum
one-frame intervals. This function is particularly suited to
shooting science and nature programs. Frame-by-frame
shooting is simple with the one-shot recording function.
Proxy recording (when AJ-YAX800G attached)
By installing the optional video encoder card (AJ-
YAX800G), MPEG4 format video and real-time metadata
such as time code data can be recorded simultaneously
on the P2 card and the SD memory card, together with
the video and sound recorded by the camera. This func-
tion is useful for confirmation of editing of clips.
For more information about the approximate duration for
proxy recording, see " Approximate Proxy Recording Time
(optional) on SD memory cards". Please also see <Cau-
tions in using SD memory cards> (page 18).
Data protection
Data on P2 cards will not be lost due to overwriting unless
the files are deleted or the cards are initialised. Record-
ings 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.
<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.
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).
Between DVCPRO50,
Clip Thumbnailing
Automatic generation of thumbnails
The AJ-SPX900E 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 thumb-
nails. 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.
<Note>
During continuous playback of clips in different recording
formats, seamless playback may not be available.
Display of clip information
By selecting clips, information added to clips, such as the
recording time, Voice Memo, Shot Marks and metadata
can be checked.
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-SPX900E, 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-SPX900E 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 Wireless Receive
The AJ-SPX900E 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.
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