Panasonic AJ HPM100E User Manual

AJ-HPM100  
P2 Mobile — Memory Card Portable Recorder  
P2 solid state equipment offers features that can revolutionize  
the work flow in news gathering, program recording and  
program production. Now P2 is more mobile than ever, thanks  
to the new AJ-HPM100 Mobile Recorder. Referred to as the  
"P2 Mobile," the AJ-HPM100 brings P2's outstanding mobility  
and operational efficiency to new heights.  
Supported Video Format  
Recording:  
1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i,  
1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i  
Playback:  
1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98p (over 59.94i),  
1080/23.98pA (over 59.94i), 1080/29.97p (over 59.94i),  
1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i),  
720/59.94p, 720/23.98p (over 59.94p),  
720/29.97p (over 59.94p), 720/50p, 720/25p (over 50p),  
720/23.98pN (Native)*1, 720/29.97pN (Native) *1,  
720/25pN (Native)*2,  
Inheriting the basic design concept of our popular DVCPRO  
Laptop Editors, the AJ-HPM100 combines HD/SD card recorder  
capabilities with an editing control panel, 9-inch LCD monitor  
and stereo speakers in a compact, rugged body. This portable  
unit handles everything from recording and viewing to playlist  
editing and broadcasting with on-the-go convenience.  
In addition to IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0 interfaces for easy  
connection to a PC, the AJ-HPM100 comes equipped with  
broadcast interfaces for HD-SDI and HD component. The  
versatile AJ-HPM100 excels at a variety of tasks and is perfect  
from outdoors to the desktop and editing studio.  
480/59.94i, 480/23.98p (over 59.94i),  
480/23.98pA (over 59.94i), 480/29.97p (over 59.94i),  
576/50i, 576/25p (over 50i)  
*1: Pull-down output to 720/59.94p *2: Pull-down output to 720/50p  
Cross Convert: 1080/59.94i  
1080/50i  
720/59.94p  
720/50p  
Down Convert 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p  
1080/50i, 720/50p  
480/59.94i  
576/50i  
Up Convert:  
480/59.94i  
576/50i  
1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p  
1080/50i, 720/50p  
Fast, Cost-Effective P2 Card Recording  
Compatible with 720p  
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The ultra-light P2 card holds 8 GB* (AJ-P2C008HG) of data and transfers  
The AJ-HPM100 supports sources recorded in 720p native mode using the  
AG-HVX200 P2 Handheld Camera-Recorder. It provides 60p pull-down  
output from a 24p/30p native source, or 50p output from a 25p source.  
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it at speeds* up to 640 Mbps. The new AJ-HPM100 P2 mobile records AV  
data as MXF files, which expedites and streamlines news gathering and  
program production. Because the P2 card has no moving mechanisms, it  
offers outstanding reliability and high resistance to impact, vibration and  
temperature fluctuations. Reusable many times, the P2 card can reduce  
operating costs and minimize environmental impact.  
*1 Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data, therefore, actual  
usable area is less than capacity indicated on the card. *2 This data transfer speed is theoretical  
value. An actual data transfer speed varies according to operating condition and devices.  
New AVC-Intra Codec Option Supported  
The P2HD Series will also support the new AVC-Intra codec by mounting  
an optional board that will be available in June 2007. Based on the latest  
H.264 motion image compression standard, the new codec will provide  
intra-frame compression with a high compression rate for high image  
quality and precise editing. To enable versatile HD production, the AVC-  
Intra codec offers two modes: AVC-Intra 100 (1920/4:2:2/10 bits) for  
high-end, full-bit HD quality, and AVC-Intra 50 (1440/4:2:0/10 bits) for  
Six P2 card Slots  
With its six card slots, the AJ-HPM100 holds six 8GB P2 cards for  
recording up to 48 minutes of HD content. It will play a continuous,  
extended clip recorded in sequence onto six P2 cards. Or, you can mount  
five P2 cards shot by P2 cam, and output a playlist editing result to a  
sixth P2 card.  
lower bit-rate, storage efficient operation with high image quality.  
*This requires a software upgrade for the recorder.  
HD/SD Multi-Format Operations  
The AJ-HPM100 P2 mobile can record and play back in both 1080i and  
720p using the DVCPRO HD codec. Also equipped with a 59.94 Hz/50 Hz  
selector, the AJ-HPM100 supports all HD broadcasting formats used  
anywhere in the world. This multi-format unit also records and plays back  
SD sources, supports both NTSC (480i) and PAL (576i) systems, and lets  
you record and play back in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV.  
Up-/Down-/Cross-Conversion  
The AJ-HPM100 can convert up or down between HD and SD or cross-  
convert between 720p and 1080i during playback. Also featuring an  
aspect conversion function, the versatile AJ-HPM100 can handle a wide  
range of video formats.  
Eight Channels of 16-bit Digital Audio  
DVCPRO HD offers superb 16-bit linear PCM sound quality, with eight  
embedded channels for recording in 5.1-channel surround sound.  
The AJ-HPM100 P2 mobile uses HD-SDI for independent input/output and  
editing of all eight channels.  
CLIP O PERATIO N AN D PLAYLIST EDITIN G FUN CTIO N S  
Clip Thumbnail Display on 9-Inch Monitor  
Playlist Function Allows VTR-Like Nonlinear Editing  
The AJ-HPM100's built-in 9-inch LCD monitor not only serves as a  
playback monitor, it also displays clips in a thumbnail list. You can select a  
clip and play it back immediately. Each thumbnail is indicated with a text  
memo and a symbol that shows the presence or absence of a shot marker.  
You also can set the AJ-HPM100 to display only clips you select in the  
thumbnail list. You can select a thumbnail quickly and easily using the  
crosshair cursor buttons or jog dial.  
The P2 memory card makes an advanced playlist function possible. You  
can mark up to 100 events using In and Out points and play the events in  
any order. Thanks to the P2 card's unique high-speed random access  
capabilities, you get seamless, continuous, on-the-spot playback with no  
time lag or other disruptions between cuts (clips)**. Edit the recordings  
and use the results in on-air broadcasts — a quick, easy solution for  
breaking news reporting and similar “when it counts” tasks. You can save  
a playlist as a file and later reuse it, or output a playlist playback result as  
a separate clip. You can mark In and Out points, cue, review, trim and  
perform other tasks in almost the same way as you would with a  
conventional editing controller. The display of playlist and event properties  
lets you handle production and correction tasks intuitively and accurately.  
* No transition setting or effect is available. V fade between events can be set only for audio.  
** The cuts (clips) should be the same format.  
Clip Management  
You can delete, copy or merge clips, or add a shot marker and text memo.  
Details of each clip can be viewed in a properties window.  
Jog/Shuttle Dial and Audio Fader  
Audio Split/Audio Dubbing  
Like a broadcast editor, the AJ-HPM100 is equipped with a jog & shuttle  
dial. You can shuttle search at 100x normal speed in forward or reverse  
and jog search within a range of -1x to +1x speed. Audio can be  
monitored up to 10x speed. Equipped with large audio fader levers, the  
AJ-HPM100 also can be used as an audio mixer.  
The AJ-HPM100's audio split* feature makes it possible, using the playlist,  
to move the audio In point forward or backward relative to the video In  
point. Also, additional audio channels (one or two) can be recorded onto a  
recorded clip. This lets you connect a microphone for Voice overs. The  
input audio can be mixed with the playback sound.  
* All channels are moved forward or backward at the same time. You cannot move a single  
channel independently.  
A VARIETY O F IN TERFACES. BUILT FO R MO BILITY.  
USB 2.0 Host Function Allows Use of a Hard Drive  
The AJ-HPM100 is equipped with a USB 2.0 interface for host/device. In  
host mode, you can connect a hard disk drive and read and write P2 files.  
In device mode, you can connect a PC (or nonlinear editor) and use the  
AJ-HPM100 as a P2 card drive for direct transfer of P2 clips into nonlinear  
editing software.  
Rugged Casing  
With its rugged casing and magnesium die-cast frame, the AJ-HPM100 is  
tough enough for go-anywhere field broadcast use. The rear connector  
section is protected by a cover. With the editing panel closed,  
the AJ-HPM100 is the size of a large briefcase and comes equipped with a  
metal handle for easy carrying. You can take it onboard an airplane as a  
carry-on.  
IEEE 1394 Digital Interface  
An IEEE 1394 digital interface comes  
standard on the AJ-HPM100.  
AC/DC  
The versatile AJ-HPM100 runs on either AC or 12V DC. Plug it in and you  
have an outstanding desktop recorder, or take the AJ-HPM100 outside  
and mount it in an OB van or carry it right into the field.  
Connect a DVCPRO HD camera-  
recorder/VTR or FOCUS FireStore, and  
the AJ-HPM100 can input or output  
a DVCPRO-compressed stream with  
no image degradation. This lets you  
extended the AJ-HPM100s recording and backup capabilities.  
HD-SDI Input/Output  
With an HD-SDI interface that allows easy HD-SDI input/output and SD-  
SDI output, the AJ-HPM100 is ideal for use in an HD broadcasting system.  
Use the AJ-HPM100 for line recording, in-studio production, data  
transmission and more. A switch on the front panel lets you select the  
HD-SDI or IEEE 1394 interface for the input signal.  
Analog Input/Output and RS-422A Remote In  
Analog I/O: Composite In, HD Component Out/Composite Out (shared),  
Composite Monitor OUT, Audio In/Out (4 channels), and Audio Monitor  
Out (2 channels)  
RS-422A Remote In: Lets you control the AJ-HPM100 via an external  
controller for editing applications.  
TC In/Out: The AJ-HPM100 has a built-in time code generator/reader.  
SD Memory Card Slot  
The AJ-HPM100 has an SD Memory Card slot. By using the P2 viewer  
software, you can create a metadata upload file containing the names of  
the camera operator and reporter, the shooting location and other text  
information, and save it onto an SD Memory Card. The AJ-HPM100 can  
then read the information as metadata.  
Menu Setting and User File  
Using the crosshair cursor buttons or jog dial, it's easy to select menu  
items and make settings on the LCD monitor. A  
user file containing up to five groups of settings  
can be saved or loaded. You can  
assign frequently used menu  
items to the three PF keys,  
then select them instantly  
with the touch of a finger.  
Side View of the AJ-HPM100  
AJ-HPM100’s back panel  
SYSTEM APPLICATIO N S AN D O PTIO N S  
FIELD RECORDING:  
As a Viewer and Editor  
The P2 mobile is an outstanding support tool for  
news gathering and other field operations using a  
IEEE 1394  
P2 card  
AG-HVX200  
shoulder-mount DVCPRO P2 camcorder or the  
AG-HVX200. Use it for a variety of tasks –  
monitoring recorded clips, on-site playlist  
production, editing, or producing backup copies on  
an external hard disk drive  
USB  
AJ-HPM100  
FOCUS FS-100  
P2 store  
P2 cam  
CINE-LIKE PRODUCTION:  
Makes the AG-HVX200 More  
Effective  
Tape  
Tape  
When the AG-HVX200 is combined with a DVCPRO  
HD (tape) system using the Panasonic VARICAM for  
cinema/cine-like video production, the AJ-HPM100  
can be used to monitor recorded clips and for  
smooth copying to tape.  
IEEE  
1394  
VARICAM  
P2 card  
AJ-HD1400  
DVCPRO HD  
AJ-HPM100  
AG-HVX200  
DESKTOP:  
USB 2.0  
IEEE 1394 (AVC)  
Use in a Nonlinear/Linear System  
The AJ-HPM100 lets you view and produce a  
playlist from recordings on P2 cards. When  
connected to a nonlinear editing system,  
P2 card  
HD-SDI (SDI) Component  
the AJ-HPM100 serves as a P2 drive. When P2 is  
added to a VTR platform, the AJ-HPM100 can be  
controlled as an editing player via RS-422A Remote.  
Non-Linear Editor  
AJ-HPM100  
RS-422A  
RS-422A  
Editing controler  
Studio VTR  
On-Air  
OB VAN:  
Immediate Processing of Recordings  
Compact, lightweight and versatile, the P2 mobile  
lets you make effective use of the limited space in  
an OB van. Use it to make line recordings of  
HD(SD)-SDI input data, or for digital tape-to-card  
copying of DVCPRO HD data input via IEEE 1394.  
The P2 mobile can combine the input content with  
a source recorded on a P2 card for relay broadcasts,  
and it expedites playlist transmission.  
HD SDI  
Studio Camera  
P2 cam  
AJ-HPM100  
P2 card  
IEEE 1394  
Tape  
DVCPRO HD  
Camera-Recorder  
AJ-HD1400  
AJ-HPM100 OPTIONAL EQUIPEMT  
FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.  
FireStore FS-100  
SD memory card  
AVC-Intra Codec Board  
(available June ’07)  
AJ-PC008HG / AJ-PC004HG  
H-series memory card  
Portable DTE Recorder  
A J - H P M 1 0 0 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S  
General Specification  
Power Source:  
Video Output Signal  
HD Component Output:  
Composite Output:  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
DC 12V  
BNC x 3 (Y,PB,PR) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75  
BNC x 3, (Video 1/Video 2/Video 3) 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
Power Consumption:  
AC:60 W, DC: 4.3 A (with full option)  
SDI (HD/SD) Output:  
BNC x 1, serial digital component  
HD: SMPTE 292M/296M/299M standard  
SD: SMPTE259M-C/272M-A standard  
ITU-R BT.656-4 standard  
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C  
Operating Humidity:  
Weight:  
10% to 80% (no condensation)  
6.5 kg (14.4 lbs)  
Monitor Output:  
BNC x 1  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 301x 120 x 412mm (11-7/8” x 4-3/4” x 16-1/4”)  
Recording Format: DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV switchable  
Audio Specification (Digital Audio )  
Sampling Frequency:  
48 kHz (sync video)  
Recording Video Signal: 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i,  
1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i  
Quantizing:  
16 bits  
Frequency Response:  
Dynamic Range:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (reference level)  
Audio Recording Format: DVCPRO HD:  
DVCPRO 50:  
48kHz/16bits, 8CH  
48kHz/16bits, 4CH  
48kHz/16bits, 2CH/4CH  
More than 85 dB  
(1 kHz, emphasis off, “A” weighted)  
DVCPRO/DV:  
Recording Media:  
P2 card  
Distortion:  
Less than 0.1%  
(1 kHz, emphasis off, reference level)  
Recording/Playback Time*:[DVCPRO HD, 8CH audio]  
by single cards using 6 card slot  
Cross Talk:  
Headroom:  
De-emphasis:  
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
20/18 dB switchable  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C008HG  
Approx. 4min.  
Approx. 8 min.  
Approx. 24 min.  
Approx. 48 min.  
T1=50 µsec, T2=15 µsec (on/off auto)  
Recording/Playback Time*:[DVCPRO 50, 4CH audio]  
by single cards using 6 card slot  
Audio Input Signal  
Audio (Analog) Input:  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C008HG  
Approx. 8 min. Approx. 48 min.  
Approx. 16 min. Approx. 96 min.  
XLR x 4 (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4),  
600/high-impedance switchable,  
Recording/Playback Time*:[DVCPRO/DV, 2CH audio]  
by single cards using 6 card slot  
+4/0/–3/–20 dBu switchable  
LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable at CH2  
MIC: –60 dBu, MIC+48V: Phantom +48V, –60dBu  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C008HG  
Approx. 16 min. Approx. 96 min.  
Approx. 32 min. Approx. 192 min.  
SDI Input:  
BNC x 1, (embedded audio)  
Digital Slow:  
–1 to +1 times normal speed  
Audio Output Signal  
Audio (Analog) Output:  
Video Specification (Digital Video )  
XLR x 4 (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4), low-impedance,  
+4/0/–3/–20 dBu switchable  
Sampling Frequency:  
DVCPRO HD:  
DVCPRO 50:  
DVCPRO:  
Y:74.25MHz, PB/PR:37.125MHz  
Y:13.5MHz, PB/PR:6.75MHz  
Y:13.5MHz, PB/PR:3.375MHz  
SDI Output:  
BNC x 1, (embedded audio)  
Pin jack x 2, –8dBV  
Monitor Output:  
Headphones:  
Quantizing:  
8 bits  
Stereo mini jack, 8, variable level  
Compression Format:  
DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 370M/314M)  
Video Compression Ratio: DVCPRO HD:  
1/6.7  
1/3.3  
1/5  
Other Input and Output  
Time Code Input:  
Time Code Output:  
RS-422A Input:  
DVCPRO 50:  
DVCPRO:  
BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ  
BNC x 1, low-impedance, 2.0±0.5 Vp-p  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A Interface  
Video Bit Rate:  
DVCPRO HD:  
DVCPRO 50:  
DVCPRO:  
100Mbps  
50Mbps  
25Mbps  
DVCPRO/DV:  
6-pin x 1  
400/200/100 Mbps switchable  
IEEE1394-1995 standard  
IEC61883-Part1, Part2 standard  
SMPTE 396M standard  
AV/C Command Set standard  
Video Input Signal  
Analog Composite Input: BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p (75)  
Reference Input:  
BNC x 2 (loop-through),  
BB/HD tri-sync auto, 75auto  
USB2.0:  
Host x 1, Device x 1  
SDI (HD/SD) Input:  
BNC x 1, serial digital component  
HD: SMPTE 292M/296M/299M standard  
SD: SMPTE259M-C/272M-A standard  
ITU-R BT.656-4 standard  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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