Installation of frame rate converter

If variable frame rate (over 60p/50p mode) is used

If overcrank/undercrank shooting was done using variable frame rate and over60p mode, you will not be able to execute slow/quick playback without using a frame rate converter.

Therefore, you will need to install the frame rate converter plug-in for Final Cut Pro. The frame rate converter plug-in is included in the Final Cut Pro 5.1 (or Final Cut Studio) installation disk.

*In the case of native mode recording (24pN, 25pN, and 30pN), you can directly edit the captured data.

Examples of exporting data from FCP

Writing AJ-HD1400 via IEEE1394 connection

Writing to a professional HD deck, via PCI card video interface

(such as Decklink by Blackmagic, or Cona by AJA) capable of HD-SDI output

Tapeless, lossless direct data conversion using Apple Compressor

(for webcasting format such as H.264, MPEG2 for DVD, and various other data conversion)

HD-SDI

Professional Use

 

 

HD VTR

 

IEEE1394

 

 

AJ-HD1400

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mac Pro & FinalCutPro

Aple Compressor

(With PC card interface)

* For webcasting, progressive mode shooting is recommended.

Linear HD Editing

HD/Digital

Post Production

DVD

H.264

Web

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Panasonic P2HDXAG-HPX500 manual Installation of frame rate converter, If variable frame rate over 60p/50p mode is used

P2HDXAG-HPX500 specifications

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