Panasonic AG-HVX200 manual Revolution of Work Flow, Super-Compact, Large Capacity and High Speed

Revolution of Work Flow THE SPEED AND CONVENIENCE OF P2

A Semiconductor Memory

that Reflects Today's Leading Digital Technologies

Super-Compact, Large Capacity and High Speed

P2, which stands for Professional Plug-in, is a compact solid-state memory card designed for professional AV use. Basically, four SD Memory Cards are packaged together to create a single P2 card.

When striped as a RAID 0 array, this gives the P2 four times the transfer speed and four times the capacity of a single SD Memory Card. A slim, large-capacity 8-GB*1P2 card (AJ-P2C008HG) can hold 32 minutes of DVCPRO/DV codec recording yet weighs only about 45 grams. Compliant with PC Card standards (Type II), the P2 card plugs directly into the card slot of a

laptop PC.*2 AV data on the card mounts instantly, with each cut as an MXF file. The data can be used immediately — no digitizing necessary — for nonlinear editing, or it can be transferred over a network. The P2 far surpasses all other AV media in transfer speed, too.

The P2 cards transfer data at up to 640 Mbps*3, which can greatly speed up production processes.

*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: The P2 card driver (standard equipped) must be installed. The P2 card driver operates under Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X.

*Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft corporation. *Macintosh® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

*3: This data transfer speed is a theoretical value. The actual data transfer speed varies according to operating conditions and other ancillary devices.

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 to 140°F (–20 to 60°C), and can be stored in temperatures from –40 to 176°F (–40 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 no rotation. You can use the same P2 card again and again for years — slashing media expenses while also minimizing impact on the environment.

P2: The Next-Generation Media

Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection

When you press the Record Button in standby mode, the AG-HVX200 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. In normal use, 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-HVX200's 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. Or, using an AJ-PCS060G, the "P2 Store," external hard drive,

you can download recorded files from a P2 card and then initialize it (erasing the files), so it's ready for re-use.

•Loop recording: Using two P2 cards and setting the AG-HVX200 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