Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board — Video encoder board (AG‑YDX600G)

ffIn the [PROXY REM] item, check the remaining recording time of the proxy data.

The remaining SD memory card capacity displayed (PROXY REM) indicates the remaining proxy recording, but it may differ from

the actual available space. If short recordings are repeated, the available recording time may decrease significantly compared to the available space. When the remaining capacity exceeds 999 min, [999min] is displayed.

If the proxy is not recorded to the SD memory card, the remaining time is not displayed.

ffIn the [NUMBER OF CLIPS] item, check the number of clips recorded in the SD memory card.

If the number of clips exceeds 1000, no additional proxy data can be recorded to the SD memory card even if there is available capacity.

ffShot marks and text memos cannot be added to the clips in the SD memory card,

ffDeleting the clips recorded on the P2 card on the thumbnail screen does not delete the proxy data recorded on the SD memory card.

ffThe proxy data cannot be recorded to the SD memory card containing data for updating.

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ttWhile recording to the SD memory card, the remaining capacity can be checked with the mode check on the viewfinder screen.

ttIf the [REC MEDIA] item on the setting menu [PROXY SETTING] screen is set to [P2&SD] and the proxy data cannot be recorded to the SD memory card, [SD CARD WRITE ERR] is displayed when recording starts. In that case, check the SD memory card. For details, refer to “Error displays about proxy data recordings” (page 165).

ttData deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data before formatting.

Formatting the card

1Insert the SD memory card into the camera.

2 Press the <THUMBNAIL> button to display the thumbnail screen.

Proxy data recording time (approximate)

3Press the <THUMBNAIL MENU> button.

4 Use the cursor buttons and the <SET> button to select [OPERATION] → [FORMAT] → [SD CARD] → [YES].

This completes formatting the SD memory card.

Recording mode

Total recording rate

Recording time

(per 1 GB)

 

 

STD 2CH MP4

Approx. 1650 kbps

Approx. 78 min

SHQ 2CH MOV

Approx. 5060 kbps

Approx. 25 min

HQ 4CH MOV

Approx. 1780 kbps

Approx. 72 min

HQ 2CH MOV

Approx. 1650 kbps

Approx. 78 min

LOW 2CH MOV*

Approx. 950 kbps

Approx. 135 min

* When [SYSTEM MODE] is [720‑59.94P] or [720‑50P] mode, [LOW 2CH MOV] cannot be set.

(These are reference values for continuous recording with Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips.)

Proxy recording in one-clip recording mode

Proxy recording is possible even in the one-clip recording mode. Since proxy data is also grouped together in the same way as a combined clip, it can be handled as a single clip in a P2 viewer, for example. However, note the following when recording the proxy data to SD memory cards.

ffWhen the SD memory card is removed and replaced while combining of clips is in progress, proxy recording is not performed to the SD memory card until combining of subsequent clips ends. Check available space and the number of the files (maximum 1000 clips) before using the card. In case you want to continue proxy recording after changing the SD memory cards during the process, press the <STOP> button for two seconds to finish the merge, and start recording as a new clip.

ffThe proxy data in the SD memory card that the recording interrupted does not match the clip data recorded to the P2 card, resulting in incomplete data.

ffDuring a clip merge, some menu items displayed in the [PROXY SETTING] screen cannot be changed. Press the <STOP> button for approximately two seconds to stop combining to the clip, and try the operations again.

Checking the proxy data

ffThe [] indicator is displayed for the material clips with the proxy data recorded.

ffThe detailed information of the recorded proxy data can be viewed in the clip property.

For details on operations, refer to “Checking detailed information of the proxy data” (page 165).

ffThe proxy data is recorded to the P2 card or SD memory card as a video/audio file and real-time metadata file.

-- Video/audio file:XXXXXXXX.MP4 or XXXXXXXX.MOV -- Real-time metadata file:XXXXXXXX.BIN

The time code, user bits, and UMID information are recorded to the frame unit.

Use a P2 viewer to check the proxy data. Some versions of the P2 viewer may not be able to check the data. For information on the P2 viewer, visit the following website:

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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ttSince clips with the proxy data recorded with this board mounted will be treated as unknown clips in some P2 devices, (unknown clip indicator) is displayed on their thumbnails and the following operations are not available. (Except in the [STD 2CH MP4] mode)

-[DELETE]-[REPAIR CLIP]-[RE-CONNECTION]-[COPY]

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