Panasonic AG-HPX500 User Manual
AG-
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Broadcasters and video professionals all around the
world have already joined the P2 revolution. Now this
advanced technology is available to even more
professional videographers.
The AG-HPX500 Memory Card Camera-Recorder
debuts as the new 2/3" workhorse in the P2 HD
Professional Series, which includes the AG-HVX200
handheld and the AJ-HPX2000/2100 shoulder-mount
units.
Featuring a 2/3-inch lens mount that accepts
interchangeable lenses, HD/SD multi-format
compatibility with 50/60-Hz selectability, and a variable
frame rate function that allows cine-like picture quality,
this new camera-recorder has everything professionals
need to create high-quality video content.
Also equipped with four P2 card slots, the AG-HPX500
allows extended HD recording time and delivers the
high reliability, quick recording starts and IT benefits
that distinguish P2 and revolutionize the recording and
editing workflow.
The AG-HPX500 is an exceptional cost-efficient
performer for applications that demand full-fledged HD
production quality and the advantages of fast IT-based
workflow.
Superior Recording Quality in Both HD and SD
P2 Memory Card Recording Brings the IT
Revolution to Video Production
Neither tape nor disc, the
P2 card is a semiconductor
memory device that can
hold large amounts of
video and audio data.
The P2 card's advanced
AV technology bring the proven benefits of
an IT workflow to broadcasting and video
production. Memory card recorders have no drive
mechanism, so maintenance costs are much lower.
And with their outstanding resistance to impact, vibration,
temperature change, dust and other environmental conditions,
they offer the high reliability you need in news acquisition and
video recording. P2 also transfers data at higher speeds than
optical discs or hard drives, so video production is quicker.
And P2 files can be transferred as they are – no digitizing
required - to nonlinear editors and other network-connectable
equipment. With all these advantages, it's no wonder many of
the world's leading broadcast stations have already adopted
P2. Panasonic P2 equipment has turned in gold-medal
performances on the biggest stages - such as the 2004
Olympic Games in Athens and
the 2006 Winter Olympic
Games in Torino. P2 will be on
hand for the next Olympics too,
as the official broadcasting
equipment for the 2008 Games
in Beijing.
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• Supports all HD/SD recording formats
at the price of an SD camera-recorder
• Advanced P2 technology provides fast, rugged
performance plus IT connectivity
• 2/3-inch interchangeable lens system
• Variable frame rate function
A P2HD Camera-Recorder That's Built for Pr ofessionals
Professional HD Quality
Progressive 3CCD and 2/3-inch Interchangeable Lens System for Full-Fledged HD Video Production
2/3-Inch Interchangeable Lens System
The 2/3-inch bayonet mount allows use of a wide assortment of
broadcast and professional lenses from a number of companies*.
2/3-inch zoom lenses make it easier to capture the shallower depth
of field often used in professional videos.
Progressive 3CCD
The AG-HPX500's 2/3-inch progressive 3CCD* has a larger light
receiving area for higher sensitivity, and achieves an optimal
balance among image quality, sensitivity and cost.
The camera CCDs scan at full 1080/60 (or 50) progressive frames a
second. It is this initial capture that is the foundation for all of the
formats that this camera generates. While the camera does not
record 1080P/60(or 50), the signals start there and are either cross
converted or down
converted to the format
being utilized that day.
Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)
Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) function is installed in
AG-HPX500. Combining with the correspondence lens allows
AG-HPX500 to automatically compensate the registration error that
is caused mainly by lens chromatic aberration, and minimize the
circumjacent blur.
14-bit Digital Circuitry
The AG-HPX500 features a highperformance digital signal
processor (DSP) with 14-bit A/D
conversion and 19-bit inner
processing. This DSP provides
gamma settings and makes other
adjustments for each of the R, G
and B color signals in that initial
stage of picture generation from
1080 progressive, and it handles
all HD/SD format conversion
processes (P/I conversion, line conversion, down conversion) at the
same time. You get superior image quality in all video formats.
HD/SD Multi-Format Capabilities
Supporting 32 HD/SD video recording formats, the AG-HPX500
meets professional needs in news acquisition and in the production
of TV programming, independent films and other demanding video
content, and its versatility allows this content to be distributed
worldwide.
For 1080i/720p HD recording, the AG-HPX500 uses the DVCPRO
HD codec, with its proven track record in broadcasting applications.
For SD recording, the AG-HPX500's multi-codec capabilities let you
select from DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV video quality.
Interlace scanning frame
(Image)
Progressive scanning frame (Image)
* The effective image size of the CCD is equivalent to 2/3.2 inches.
Extended Recording with Four Slots for
16-GB P2 Cards
The AG-HPX500 has slots for four P2 cards so you can record
continuously onto all four in sequence. Using four of the new 16-GB
P2 cards (available soon), you can get up to 68 minutes of HD
recording (1080/60i, 4 cards x 17 minutes = 68) or 136 minutes of
SD (DVCPRO 50) recording (4 cards x 34 minutes = 136).
48-kHz/16-bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio
The AG-HPX500 can record full 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio on all
four channels. You can freely select the audio source for each
channel, choosing from mic-in and line-in.
*1: 24p=23.98p, 30p=29.97p, 60p=59.94p and 60i=59.94i
*2: In the Native mode, AG-HPX500 record only active frames.
*3: using two 16GB P2 cards. (1/4 with a single card)
Recording time varies depending on the video format, codec, and recording setting.
Video format and codec supported by AG-HPX500
Recording Video Format *
1
Codec
HD
60Hz
1080/60i
DVCPRO HD
1080/24p (over 60i)
1080/24pA (over 60i)
1080/30p (over 60i)
720/60p
720/24p (over 60p)
720/30p (over 60p)
720/24pN (Native)*
2
720/30pN (Native)*
2
SD
60Hz
480/60i
480/24p (over 60i)
480/24pA (over 60i)
480/30p (over 60i)
576/50i
576/25p (over 50i)
Rec. Time*
3
68 min.
168 min.
136 min.
136 min. (DVCPRO 50)
276 min. (DVCPRO/DV)
HD
50Hz
1080/50i
68 min.
1080/25p (over 50i)
720/50p
720/25p (over 50p)
720/25pN (Native)*
2
136 min.
SD
50Hz
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