P2 Card Revolution
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/SDHC Memory Cards are packaged together to create a single P2 card. This gives the P2 card four times the transfer speed and four times the write speed of a single SDHC card. Utilizing a precision die- casting for the body of the card, it becomes the most rugged and reliable memory device (class 6). A slim, large-capacity 32-GB*1P2 card (AJ-P2C032RG) can hold 32 minutes of DVCPRO HD 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 PC must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to mount P2 cards.
For editing, the PC 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.
*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 mechanical intervention. You can use the same P2 card again and
THE SPEED AND CONVENIENCE OF P2
again for years — slashing media costs and operational maintenance 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-HVX200A 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. There is no need to power down and reboot the camera portion, you can go from playback to record in less than 2 seconds. 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-HVX200A'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. You could also use the P2 Gear, AG-HPG10, for off- loading the card to a USB or 1394 drive. Then, once off- loaded and verified, the card
can then be formatted and made ready for recording.
•Loop recording: Using two P2 cards and setting the AG-HVX200A 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 recording. This makes them especially useful for unattended monitoring.
•Pre-rec:While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and subsequently record, up to 7 seconds in DVCPRO50/DVCPRO or 3
