P2 store manager available for mac. at DVinfo.net

Eric Peltier · November 7th, 2006, 06:48 PM

just thought some people might like to know since Panasonic is not doing so great in announcing updates.

If you're like me, when I bought my P2 store I was told the P2 store manager is only for PC, well not anymore, It's available for mac (powerpc only). Now why don't they release a version that works on both PPC and intel mac, go figure!
Anyone from panasonic out there ?

Sergio Perez · November 7th, 2006, 10:18 PM

Eric, can you post a link to the P2 store manager?

Thanks.

John Jencks · November 8th, 2006, 05:52 AM

I've been looking all over the panny broadcast and can't find nothing.
A quick call to Panny Uk also achieved nothing.
But here's hoping.
I think they'd better getting working on the Universal version, what's the point of making news software if it doesn't work with the new hardware.

Sam Jankis · November 8th, 2006, 02:03 PM

Click Here, then click "Download Driver Software for Windows and Macintosh Computers", a window pops up, click "Accept", on the next page click "Driver Software for Macintosh P2 STORE/PCMCIA card slot/IEEE1394b". Open the zip folder and drag "P2StoreManager" to your Applications folder (or wherever). P2 Store Manager is a stand-alone app.

Eric Peltier · November 8th, 2006, 03:25 PM

thanks sam
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Sergio Perez · November 10th, 2006, 03:56 AM

Downloaded the software. Its a shame they don't have an option to turn of the motion sensor while dumping. Sometimes I would certainly take the risk.

Sam Jankis · November 10th, 2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio Perez

Downloaded the software. Its a shame they don't have an option to turn of the motion sensor while dumping. Sometimes I would certainly take the risk.

Try switching the "Verify" switch to OFF. It's located on the P2 Store's battery mount.

Derek Hoffmann · November 10th, 2006, 08:28 PM

I have been using the P2 store with P2 genie on my mac for months and things work great. What does a p2 manager do for the P2 store, what are the benefits? any info about the P2 manager would be appreciated.

thanks

Sam Jankis · November 10th, 2006, 11:24 PM

P2 Store Manager is free software. Follow the directions above and see for yourself if it's something you could use.

Peter Richardson · November 14th, 2006, 11:24 PM

I am running it on my Intel Mac (MBPro) and it works fine. Probably is just running in emulation mode, right?

Peter

Barry Kay · November 27th, 2006, 01:17 PM

Link to PC Store Operations Guide:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...tion_guide.pdf

Although printed in April 2006 and therefore indicating there is no Mac version yet of the Store Manager, it does at least tell what the Store Manager does.

My question: Why would you get this product rather than a Firestore??

Sergio Perez · November 27th, 2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Kay

Link to PC Store Operations Guide:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...tion_guide.pdf

Although printed in April 2006 and therefore indicating there is no Mac version yet of the Store Manager, it does at least tell what the Store Manager does.

My question: Why would you get this product rather than a Firestore??

Its the way to do a continuous recording with the P2 workflow on the field, without requiring a laptop. The firestore doesn't let you work with all the P2 specific advantages the hvx200 offers...

Stephen Pruitt · November 28th, 2006, 09:13 PM

I originally purchased the FS-100 Firestore, and I was terribly disappointed with it. It basically just blew up and never functioned properly.

Conversely, I have had exactly zero troubles using the P2 cards and (once I learned how to reformat it. . . bad Panny instructions!) the P2 Store.

I can also give the STONGEST POSSIBLE recommendation for the Mac version of the program P2 Genie. That program is wonderful!

Stephen

Phil Bloom · December 4th, 2006, 01:43 PM

what is so good about the p2 genie?

Dante Waters · December 5th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Richardson

I am running it on my Intel Mac (MBPro) and it works fine. Probably is just running in emulation mode, right?

Peter

What P2 reader are you using on the macbook pro?
Seeing as how it doesn't use the PCMIA slot.

November 7th, 2006, 06:48 PM	#1
Eric Peltier Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco/Paris Posts: 121	P2 store manager available for mac. just thought some people might like to know since Panasonic is not doing so great in announcing updates. If you're like me, when I bought my P2 store I was told the P2 store manager is only for PC, well not anymore, It's available for mac (powerpc only). Now why don't they release a version that works on both PPC and intel mac, go figure! Anyone from panasonic out there ? __________________ Sights Sounds Stories www.tinboxtwo.com www.reardenstudios.com

November 7th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#2
Sergio Perez Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 331	Eric, can you post a link to the P2 store manager? Thanks. __________________ If you don't believe in your film, no one else will.

November 8th, 2006, 05:52 AM	#3
John Jencks Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 43	I've been looking all over the panny broadcast and can't find nothing. A quick call to Panny Uk also achieved nothing. But here's hoping. I think they'd better getting working on the Universal version, what's the point of making news software if it doesn't work with the new hardware. __________________ If any one knows a good on-line ordering facility for dunces caps; I'll take 20.

November 8th, 2006, 03:25 PM	#5
Eric Peltier Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco/Paris Posts: 121	thanks sam e. __________________ Sights Sounds Stories www.tinboxtwo.com www.reardenstudios.com

November 10th, 2006, 03:56 AM	#6
Sergio Perez Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 331	Downloaded the software. Its a shame they don't have an option to turn of the motion sensor while dumping. Sometimes I would certainly take the risk. __________________ If you don't believe in your film, no one else will.

November 8th, 2006, 02:03 PM	#4
Sam Jankis Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 223	Click Here, then click "Download Driver Software for Windows and Macintosh Computers", a window pops up, click "Accept", on the next page click "Driver Software for Macintosh P2 STORE/PCMCIA card slot/IEEE1394b". Open the zip folder and drag "P2StoreManager" to your Applications folder (or wherever). P2 Store Manager is a stand-alone app.

November 10th, 2006, 08:28 PM	#8
Derek Hoffmann New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 13	I have been using the P2 store with P2 genie on my mac for months and things work great. What does a p2 manager do for the P2 store, what are the benefits? any info about the P2 manager would be appreciated. thanks

November 10th, 2006, 11:24 PM	#9
Sam Jankis Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 223	P2 Store Manager is free software. Follow the directions above and see for yourself if it's something you could use.

November 14th, 2006, 11:24 PM	#10
Peter Richardson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 608	I am running it on my Intel Mac (MBPro) and it works fine. Probably is just running in emulation mode, right? Peter

November 27th, 2006, 01:17 PM	#11
Barry Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rural, AZ Posts: 29	Link to PC Store Operations Guide Link to PC Store Operations Guide: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...tion_guide.pdf Although printed in April 2006 and therefore indicating there is no Mac version yet of the Store Manager, it does at least tell what the Store Manager does. My question: Why would you get this product rather than a Firestore??

November 28th, 2006, 09:13 PM	#13
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	I originally purchased the FS-100 Firestore, and I was terribly disappointed with it. It basically just blew up and never functioned properly. Conversely, I have had exactly zero troubles using the P2 cards and (once I learned how to reformat it. . . bad Panny instructions!) the P2 Store. I can also give the STONGEST POSSIBLE recommendation for the Mac version of the program P2 Genie. That program is wonderful! Stephen

December 4th, 2006, 01:43 PM	#14
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	what is so good about the p2 genie? __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net