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P2 Asset Support System (PASS) Newsletter

This is distributed to the registrants of the PASS.

Nov. 27. 2008 / Issue 12

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The new chapters are available on "Scene file menu settings" hand book.

Chapter 1. SCENE FILE

Chapter 2. DETAIL / V DETAIL

[New]Chapter 3. KNEE

[New]Chapter 4. GAMMA

* Log-in -> Library -> Browse contents -> Scene File Setting Handbook

https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/p2ui/Login.do

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Newly added contents of "Scene file menu settings"

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Chapter 3. KNEE>>

KNEE function compresses gradations from "knee point" and

upper level on the picture to avoid blown highlights.

For the scenes which have high intensity area,

lower knee point setting is recommended to avoid blown highlights, in general.

For the scenes which have no high intensity area,

higher knee point setting is recommended to keep gradations in the middle intensity area.

Chapter 4. GAMMA>>

Select a suitable Gamma curve from seven different shapes

to have natural color and contrast depends on a subject.

For example:B.PRESS mode

The video signal level in the low intensity area is compressed stronger than "LOW mode".

The sharp and strong contrast picture will be created.

-> Access to PASS for more detailed explanation.

* Log-in -> Library -> Browse contents -> Scene File Setting Hand book

https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/p2ui/Login.do

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PASS New function [SET UP DATA backup]

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"SET UP DATA backup" function is an online data storage service for your "SET UP data",

scene files and MENU setting files of your P2 and AVCCAM equipments on PASS.

Multiple Zip format files can be stored.

-> For more detailed explanation.

Log-in -> How to use -> PASS Operation Manual (page 7)

https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/p2ui/Login.do

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Software Update

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[ P2 Format Station Ver.1.0.4]

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P2 Card Format Station supports 64GB P2Card, the new, large capacity P2Card.

../../../desk/e/download.htm#p2simple

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[ AJ-HPM110 / AJ-HPM100 series]

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Improved, a stability while copying clips in USB Device mode,

copy clips from AJ-HPM110/AJ-HPM100 series to a PC.

AJ-HPM110 (P2CS AP Ver.1.04)

AJ-HPM100 (P2CS AP Ver.2.07)

Connect your equipment to PASS with "P2 Status logger" before updating!

P2 Status logger is a free application which checks firmware version on

your equipment and guides you to the appropriate download site if update

is needed. No more troublesome software searches.

[How to get P2 Status logger]

Log-in -> "Download P2 Status logger"

https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/p2ui/Login.do

Firmware version can also be checked on your equipment by MENU operation.

Please visit the following web site for the procedure.

../../../desk/e/download.htm#p2driver

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