P2

Formatting P2 cards

1 Press the mode button and set it to MCR mode (the MCR/VCR lamp lights).

• Thumbnails are displayed.

2 Press the MENU button.

SET

Operation

 

 

button

MENU

3 On the menu, select OPERATION and then FORMAT. (Page 70)

A screen such as the one shown below appears. Select the number of the slot into which you inserted the P2 card to be formatted. Select EXIT to cancel the formatting.

When you press the MENU button, the menu display disappears.

 

CAMERA

 

MENU button

MCR

VCR

 

PC

DUB

4 Select YES on the confirmation screen.

 

Mode button

Mode lamp

• The selected P2 card is formatted.

 

 

 

 

 

Recording times

Shooting

 

 

DVCPRO/DV

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO HD1

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO HD

Card model

Capacity

2-channel

4-channel

720P/24PN

720P/30PN

 

 

audio

audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AJ-P2C004HG

4 GB

approx. 16 min.

approx. 8 min.

approx. 4 min.

approx. 10 min.

approx. 8 min.

AJ-P2C008HG

8 GB

approx. 32 min.

approx. 16 min.

approx. 8 min.

approx. 20 min.

approx. 16 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AJ-P2C016RG

16 GB

approx. 64 min.

approx. 32 min.

approx. 16 min.

approx. 40 min.

approx. 32 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AJ-P2C032RG

32 GB

approx. 128 min.

approx. 64 min.

approx. 32 min.

approx. 80 min.

approx. 64 min.

The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) card cannot be used.

The displayed available space includes the management area, and so the space available for recording is smaller than this.

Concerning the division of clips recorded on P2 cards

When using a P2 card of at least 8 GB in this camera, if the continuous recording time for a single session exceeds the time shown in the following table, recording will be automatically resumed as a different clip. When performing a thumbnail operation (display, delete, restore, copy, etc.) on clips using P2 cards, you can operate them as a single clip. When you are using non-linear editing software and a PC, for example, the clips are displayed individually.

Recording Format

Recording times

 

 

DVCPRO HD1

approx. 5 min.

DVCPRO50

approx. 10 min.

 

 

DVCPRO/DV

approx. 20 min.

1 The 720P/30PN and 720P/24PN formats are not included in the DVCPRO HD recording format.

When using any other types of cards, the driver installed in the camera-recorder may need to be updated. (Page 126)

For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites.

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

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Panasonic AG-HVX200AP operating instructions Formatting P2 cards, Recording times

AG-HVX200AP specifications

The Panasonic AG-HVX200AP is a highly regarded camcorder that has made a significant mark in the world of professional video production. Launched to cater to the demands of filmmakers and videographers, this camera combines versatility, portability, and high-quality imaging capabilities.

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