Features of Recorder/Player unit

Multiple Slots

The unit is equipped with 5 slots for P2 cards. Up to 5 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 REC function

The unit can retain a certain amount of previously recorded material by continuously loop-recording data into a specified recording area.

INTERVAL REC/ONE SHOT REC function

The unit 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.

PRE RECORDING function

In standby status, the unit always stores video and sound input to the camera for up to 8 seconds. 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.

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 function is useful for confirmation or editing of clips. For more information about the approximate duration for proxy recording on SD memory cards, see [Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on SD memory cards]

(page 11). Please also see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 22)

Data protection

Data on P2 cards will not be lost due to overwriting unless the files are deleted or the cards are initialized. Recordings are written only to free space.

HD format; AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/ DVCPRO HD switchable

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.

It is also possible to select DVCPRO HD in addition to H.264/AVC-Intra Profile compression. The unit performs the in-frame compression.

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. This is not a failure.

4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)

All formats except VFR native recording support 4-channel digital audio recording.

Clip Thumbnailing

Automatic generation of thumbnails

The unit automatically generates a thumbnail for each recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of this on the unit 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 unit can provide a multi-screen view of 12 clip thumbnails. Alternatively, the LCD can provide a view of 6 enlarged thumbnails. 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 is not available.

Display of clip information

By selecting clips, information added to clips, such as the recording time, text memo, shot marks and metadata can be checked.

General

General: Features of Recorder/Player unit

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