Net work-reADy iNterFAces AND AvchD recorDiNg,
Pl AyBAck, AND coNversioN FuNctioNs
New Gigabit Ethernet for FTP Transfers
The AJ-HPD2500 is provided with an Ethernet port (1000Base-T/100Base-
TX/10Base-T) and features the following network functions.
• FTP Client Function:
This function lets you connect the AJ-HPD2500 to
an FTP server to send or receive clips to or from the server. You can upload
files from a P2 card or external hard disk to an FTP server, or download files
from the server to a P2 card or external hard disk. Files can be uploaded or
downloaded easily by using thumbnails. SD/SDHC memory cards can be
transferred card by card only.
• FTP/Samba Server Function:
Files can be downloaded from a P2 card in
an AJ-HPD2500 slot or from an external hard disk connected to the
AJ-HPD2500 by using a PC connected to the network.*
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• HTTP Server Function:
You can view thumbnails and metadata from a PC
connected to the network.*
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• WWW Browser Function:
You can access various web pages*
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without a
PC. It is also possible to enter authentication information (ID and password)
for network access.
*1: SD/SDHC memory cards cannot be accessed. In Server mode, transferring the data into a P2 card
is not supported.
*2: Some web pages may not be displayed properly due to content. Download functions on web
pages cannot be used. Video clips on web pages or linked video files cannot be played.
AES/EBU Digital Audio In/Out
The AJ-HPD2500 comes with 8-channel AES/EBU digital audio input and
output (BNC) terminals. Since the AJ-HPD2500 supports SDI embedded
audio, it can record and play back up to 8 channels.
Serial Digital Interface
The AJ-HPD2500 has broadcast-standard SDI (HD/SD) input and output
terminals. The input signal can be selected with the Video In and Audio In
keys on the front panel. Start and stop recording operation can also be linked
to a camera recorder. And AJ-HPD2500 can output superimposition or
thumbnails.
AVCHD Recording/Playback and
P2HD/AVCHD Conversion (Option)
When equipped with the optional AJ-YCX250G AVCHD codec board, the
AJ-HPD2500 can record and play back AVCHD files on an SD/SDHC memory
card. It can also convert and copy files between P2HD and AVCHD at normal
speed.
• AVCHD Data Playback Output:
AVCHD can be played back on the built-in
monitor and output from the HD SDI terminal. This function is useful for
using an AVCCAM camera recorder or consumer AVCHD camera recorder.
• P2HD/AVCHD Simultaneous Recording:
HD SDI input can be recorded in
the AVC-Intra/DVCPRO HD format on P2 card and AVCHD format on SD/
SDHC card simultaneously.
• AVCHD to P2HD Conversion:
Clips recorded by an AVCCAM camcorder
can be converted and copied into the AVC-Intra/DVCPRO HD format for use
in playlist editing with the AJ-HPD2500 or editing with a P2HD-compatible
nonlinear editor.
• P2HD to AVCHD Conversion:
By copying P2HD clips into low bit rate
AVCHD files, it is possible to transfer clips to a server at high speed.
* It is not possible to record in AVCHD format only.
Use of DCF Technologies under license from Multi-Format, Inc.
* The clip metadata will not be copied by conversion copying.
Versatile Remote Control
The AJ-HPD2500 features RS-422A remote that is common in broadcast
VTRs (allowing it to be controlled as a player for editing*), RS-232C remote
for use with PCs and other IT systems, parallel remote, and encoder remote
for flexible system configurations.
* Remote control with the RS-422A interface is not possible in AVCHD mode.
Analog Input/Output
The AJ-HPD2500 is equipped with various analog I/Os: Composite Video In,
Composite Monitor Out, Audio In/Out (2 channels), Audio Monitor Out (2
channels), Time Code In/Out and Reference Video In (with loop-through).
4U Rack Size
The AJ-HPD2500 has the same height and 4U size as our DVCPRO VTRs and
mounts easily into a 19-inch rack. It can slip right in as a replacement for an
older VTR.
* Mounting adaptor must be purchased separately.
FTP Server
AJ-HPD2500
Client function
Server function
PC
AJ-HPD2500
Rear terminal
Front terminal
