P2 Cards: High Capacity,
Fast Transfer and Superior Reliability
P2 cards feature a large
capacity of up to 64 GB*
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,
a compact size, and light
weight. In addition to the
semiconductor memory’s
inherent resistance to impact,
vibration and temperature
change, the P2 card also
offers outstanding reliability.
Unlike tapes and discs, it has
no rotating or physically contacting parts. It’s built to withstand
repeated recording and initialization over many years of use. The P2
card connector is specifically designed to stand up to the repeated
insertion and removal involved in professional use. The low-cost E
Series*
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(AJ-P2E016XG, AJ-P2E032XG, and AJ-P2E064XG)
provides a new level of convenience by meeting a wide range of
user needs.
The AG-HPX500 series records the A/V data for each recording as a
file on the P2 card, which eliminates the need for digitizing. The files
can be used directly in a nonlinear editing system*
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or transferred
over a network or simply onto a Hard Disk Drive. The P2 card
transfers data at a high speed up to 1.2 Gbps*
4
giving you faster,
easier operation. The P2 card is convenient too — you can plug it
directly into the card slot on certain laptops.
*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: When using the P2 card E Series, software updates are necessary for certain P2
devices. For details, visit the Panasonic website at https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/
pro-av/.
*4: PCs must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to mount P2 cards. For editing,
PCs 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.
*5: 1.2Gbps is maximum transfer speed when using P2 card E series. Transfer speed is
subject to be changed depended on system configuration.
Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection
When you press the Record button in standby mode,
the AG-HPX500 series instantly finds a blank area on the P2 card
and begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even
when you're using it to preview video. In normal use, there is no
chance of accidentally overwriting a recording. Recordings will not
be erased unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the card.
Advanced Recording Functions Employing
Four Card Slots
In addition to continuous, multiple-card recording, the four P2 card
slots of the AG-HPX500 series also enable some useful new
recording functions that are possible only with memory cards.
• Card selector:
The recording slot can be switched instantly when
the unit is in standby mode. Immediately after recording a clip, you
can remove the P2 card and use it in editing or transmission. This
lets you continue your recording work with much shorter
downtime than when changing tapes or discs.
• Hot-swap-rec:
You can replace a full memory card with a blank
one while the P2 cam is recording onto a second card.
Successively swapping cards gives you virtually unlimited
recording capability.
• Loop-rec:
This function can be specified in length and the camera
will continuously record over that area until you push the pause.
This allows for a longer record time than pre-record.
Other Versatile Recording Functions
• Pre-rec:
While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and
subsequently record, up to 3 seconds in HD (7 seconds in SD).
In effect, this lets you record footage of the beginning of an event
when the beginning is unpredictable, like a whale breaching the
surface of the water or the unexpected arrival of a key person.
This can give you the confidence that you always have your shot.
P2 Recording Function
Four Slots for Quick Recording on Reliable P2 Memory Cards
