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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
32GB*
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P2 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.*
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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*
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, 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 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 series 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 series
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 series 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 seconds in DVCPRO HD of video and audio. In effect, this lets
you record footage of events that occur even before you press the
rec start button, giving you a way to "go back" and capture
moments you otherwise would have missed.
•One-shot rec: Convenient for producing animation, this mode
records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each time you
press the Start button.
P2 Card Revolution
THE SPEED AND CONVENIENCE OF P2
