Quick Start Guide for Proxies:
Panasonic's Proxy Encoder Card allows select P2 HD camcorders, including the AJ-HPX2700
and AJ-HPX3700 varicam camcorders to record MPEG4 proxy (low-resolution) data onto the P2
card in addition to the full-resolution data. Proxies can be recorded on both P2 and SD/SDHC
cards. These proxy files will allow you to playback your audio/video on a PDA, phone, and or
laptop. Proxy files allow for quick movement of low-resolution files through internal and web-
based networks for quick logging and viewing of dailies or footage before it arrives at the local
station/post house. In order to make proxy recordings in the P2 cameras, you must have a Proxy
Video Encoder Card AJ-YAX800 installed in the camera. All of Clark's P2 cameras have proxy
video encoder cards installed in them as indicated on the top rear of the camera.
There are 4 steps to record proxy files:
-First you must decide on what media you would like to record your proxy file. (P2, or
both P2 and SD)
-Second you must format your SD card. (...if recording to SD)
-Third you can choose whether to record a timecode super (“window burn”) and where
you would like it in your frame. Keep in mind that this is not a real timecode track, just
characters.
-Fourth you must choose your record rate. (192kbps, 768 kbps, 1500 kbps)
Step 1: Choosing your recording media.
You can record your proxy files in your “contents” folder of the P2 card and/or an SD/SDHC
card.
1. Open the flip down door on the side panel of the camera.
2. Press the THUMBNAIL button to enter thumbnail mode.
3. Press the MENU button to enter the thumbnail menu.
4. Use the ARROW buttons to navigate to OPERATION, then press SET to enter the
OPERATION sub menu.
5. Use the ARROW buttons to navigate to DEVICE SETUP the press SET.
6. Press SET on PROXY.
7. Press SET on REC MEDIA
8. Select P2 or P2&SD
Step 2: Formatting SD card.
If recording to an SD card in addition to P2 you must format your SD card. Clark cameras come
with a 4GB card for recording proxy files. Refer to Chart for record times.
1. Insert your SD card into the side panel of the camera
2. Navigate to OPERATION>FORMAT>SD CARD press SET
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