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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Maintenance

Reliability

Transfer speed

P2 CardHDDOptical DiscDVTape

• 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

Shooting Performance

A Host of Features and Functions, Including a Variable Frame Rate Function for Cine-Like Video Production

Variable Frame Rate

In 720p mode,* the frame rate can be set from the conventional
24p/30p to any of 11 steps between 12p and 60p (or 50p).
Like the VariCam, the AG-HPX500 allows undercranking and
overcranking common in film cameras to create fast-motion and
slow-motion effects.

* In 1080 and 480 modes, the frame rate is fixed at 24p/30p (25p in the 50-Hz mode).

• Higher-rate shooting produces a slow-motion effect.

This is especially effective for
high-action scenes like car
chases or crashes, or for
scenes with considerable
dramatic impact.

• Lower-rate shooting creates a fast-motion effect.

This technique can be
combined with a Slow Shutter
Speed to emphasize
movements, such as flowing
water or fast-moving clouds.

Native and Over-60p (50p) Modes

•720p Native Mode: The AG-HPX500 records images at the frame
rate set in the camera. Using the AG-HPX500 to play back the
recording at the normal rate, you can preview the speed effect
right on the spot, without using a frame rate converter. Native
mode also extends the recording time.

•720p over 60p (or 50p) Mode: The unit can output a DVCPRO HD
stream from the IEEE 1394 connector as it records. This lets you
produce a backup copy using a connected external hard disk
recorder, such as the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPRO HD
recorder or the Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100.

60Hz Mode 50Hz Mode

Supported

Frame Rate

Speed Effect in

24p base

Speed Effect in

30p base

Supported

Frame Rate

Speed Effect in

25p base

12 fps 200% Faster 250% Faster 12 fps 208% Faster
18 fps 133% Faster 167% Faster 18 fps 138% Faster
20 fps 120% Faster 150% Faster 20 fps 125% Faster
22 fps 109% Faster 136% Faster 23 fps 108% Faster
24 fps

100% Standard

125% Faster 25 fps

100% Standard

26 fps 92% Slower 115% Faster 27 fps 92% Slower
30 fps 80% Slower

100% Standard

30 fps 83% Slower
32 fps 75% Slower 94% Slower 32 fps 78% Slower
36 fps 66% Slower 66% Slower 37 fps 67% Slower
48 fps 50% Slower 62% Slower 48 fps 52% Slower
60 fps 40% Slower 50% Slower 50 fps 50% Slower

Table of Frame Rate and Speed Effect

Cine-Like Gamma (Eight-Mode Gamma)

Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has
equipped the AG-HPX500 with advanced gamma functions that
address eight different shooting scenarios and expand your creative
abilities. Included are Cine-Like Gamma, which gives recordings the
characteristic warm tone of film recordings, and a News Gamma
that's designed especially for news gathering.

AG-HPX500 Gamma Modes

NEWS: Minimizes washout to faithfully capture all visual

information especially in the highlights
HD NORM: Suitable for HD recording
LOW: Works to flatten out high-contrast scenes
SD NORM: Normal setting for SD
HIGH: Provides additional contrast and color gradation
B.PRESS: Provides more contrast and

richer blacks to low-contrast scenes
CINE-LIKE-D: Shifts the Cine-Like mode to prioritize dynamic range
CINE-LIKE-V: Shifts the Cine-Like mode to prioritize contrast

1080/480 24p Advance Mode

When recording in 1080/24p or 480/24p at 60 Hz, the AG-HPX500
lets you select 24pA (Advance) mode. In this mode, it performs 60i
conversion using 2:3:3:2 pulldown, which maintains higher image
quality than ordinary 24p (2:3 pulldown) in nonlinear editing*. In 30p
and 25p recording (at 50 Hz), the AG-HPX500 uses 2:2 pulldown.

* For compatibility details, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/ieee1394

Slow, Synchro and High-Speed Shutter

Used with the variable frame rate function, this allows you to create
a blurring effect or crystal-clear stop-motion of sports action.
The AG-HPX500 also features a synchro scan function for capturing
screen shots from a computer monitor.

Scene File Dial

Set this dial for a set of shooting conditions, and later you can
instantly retrieve the settings when needed. Six preset files are
provided, and you can change any of the six file names and their
settings as desired. You can also transfer the setting files to an SD
Memory Card.

Shooting Assist Functions

•Three User Buttons: Assign a function to each, and then you can
select functions with pushbutton ease.

•Focus Assist: Facilitates focusing.

•Eight lens aberration correction files (fixed) and four shading
correction files support a variety of interchangeable lenses.

•Color temperature can be adjusted after the white balance is set.

•Rec Review function for easy checking of recorded results

•4-position optical filter

Video Gamma Image Cine-Like Gamma Image

P2 Recording Function

Four Slots for Quick Recording on Reliable P2 Memory Cards

P2 Cards: High Capacity,
Fast Transfer and Superior Reliability

Developed for cost effective production applications, the P2 card
consists of four SD cards packaged together as a single compact
unit that weighs only about 0.099 lbs (45 grams). This ultra-reliable
card has four times the capacity and four times the transfer speed of
a single SD card.
In addition to the high resistance to impact, vibration and
temperature change that semiconductor memory is known for, the
P2 card also offers outstanding reliability. Unlike tapes and discs, it
has no rotating or contact parts. It's built to withstand repeated
recording and initialization over many years of use. The P2 card
connector is specifically designed to stand up to the repeated
insertion and removal involved in professional use.
The AG-HPX500 records the A/V data for each recording as a file on
the P2 card, which eliminates the need for digitizing. The files can
be used directly in a nonlinear editing system or transferred over a
network. The P2 card transfers data at a speed that discs simply
cannot match, giving you faster, easier operation.
The P2 card is convenient too - you can plug it directly into the card

slot on a laptop.

Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection

When you press the Record button in standby mode,
the AG-HPX500 instantly finds a blank area on the P2 card and
begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even when
you're using it to preview video. In normal use, there's no chance of
accidentally overwriting a recording. Recordings will not be erased
unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the card.

Advanced Recording Functions Employing
Four Card Slots

In addition to continuous, multiple-card recording, the four P2 card
slots of the AG-HPX500 also enable some useful new recording
functions that are possible only with memory cards.

• Card selector: The recording slot can be switched instantly when
the unit is in standby mode. Immediately after recording a clip, you
can remove the P2 card and use it in editing or transmission. This
lets you continue your recording work with much shorter
downtime than when changing tapes or discs.

• Hot-swap-rec: You can replace a full memory card with a blank
one while the P2 cam is recording onto a second card.
Successively swapping cards gives you virtually unlimited
recording capability.

• Loop-rec: This function can be specified in length and the camera
will continuously record over that area until you push the pause.
This allows for a longer record time than pre-record.

Other Versatile Recording Functions

• Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and
subsequently record, up to 3 seconds in HD (7 seconds in SD). In
effect, this lets you record footage of events that occur even
before you press the Rec Start button, giving you a way to "go
back" and capture moments you otherwise would have missed.

• One-shot rec: Convenient for producing animation, this mode
records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each time you
press the Start button.

• Interval rec: Recording one frame at a time at set intervals (from 2
frames to 10 min), this mode is useful for monitoring and special
ultra-undercranking effects.

Clip Thumbnail/Data Function

The P2 cam records each recording as a clip (file) and automatically
attaches a thumbnail image and file information to it. To preview a
clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the
clip you want from the list of thumbnails.
The thumbnail image and file information can also be displayed on a
PC (using P2 Viewer*) or nonlinear editing software.

* P2 Viewer software for Windows PCs can be downloaded, free of charge.

Shot Marker and Text Memo

A shot mark, which allows convenient OK and NG marking, can be
added to each clip during or after recording. When a P2 card with
marked clips is inserted in a PC*, it's possible to have only the
marked clips displayed. The AG-HPX500 also has a text memo
function. When recording or previewing a clip, press the Text Memo
button at any of up to 100 locations and a blank text memo label is
registered. On your PC*, you can then search for the label and write
a memo into it. * Must have P2 Viewer installed

SD Memory Card Slot

Plug an SD card into the slot provided, and you can save or load
scene files and user-setting files. You can create a metadata upload
file (produced with P2 Viewer) containing information such as the
name of the camera operator, the name of the reporter, the
recording location, and text memos on an SD Memory Card, and
load it as clip metadata.

Clip Thumbnail Display

P2 Viewer

System and Interface

Comes Equipped with IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 and HD SDI Interfaces. Allows Remote Control with the AJ-RC10G.

IEEE 1394 Interface

The IEEE 1394-compliant DVCPRO (6-pin) output connector lets
you output all HD/SD compression streams without decoding.*
This means you can connect and use a DVCPRO HD VTR (such as
the AJ-HD1400) or Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 for
degradation-free backup recording.
The IEEE 1394 interface also makes it easy to upload data to a
Mac-based or PC-based nonlinear editing system. The AG-HPX500
also provides a host mode that lets you copy P2 files to a hard drive
without using a PC.

* Output is not possible in 720p native mode (24pN 30pN, 25pN).

Compatibility with Nonlinear Editing Systems

DVCPRO HD P2 files recorded by the AG-HPX500 can be used in
nonlinear editing systems made by a variety of manufacturers,
making it possible for you to produce HD content in native DVCPRO
HD. And because the AG-HPX500 uses the same recording format
as the AG-HVX200, the AG-HPX500 is compatible with nonlinear
editing systems that support our other P2HD cameras.

*The latest compatibility test report with NLEs is shown at
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ (P2 compatibility table)

HD SDI/SD Down-Conversion Output

The AG-HPX500 comes equipped with two BNC video line outputs
for flexible monitoring or line recording use.

• SDI OUT: Switchable between HD-SDI or SD-SDI (down
conversion). HD-SDI output simultaneously backs up recordings to
an external digital VTR (such as the AJ-HD1400) in sync with Rec
start/stop.

• VIDEO OUT: Outputs down-converted SD video (composite).

AJ-HD1400
DVCPRO HD VTR

SD Monitor

HD-SDI

AG-HPX500

SDI OUT

VIDEO OUT

Stream

(AVC)

FOCUS FS-100

File transfer

(DEVICE)

File transfer

(HOST)

NLE

HDD

(stand-alone power supply)

IEEE 1394

AG-HPX500

USB 2.0 Interface

The AG-HPX500 comes equipped with a USB 2.0 interface. Connect
the AG-HPX500 to a Windows PC, and you can upload files from a
P2 card to the PC for nonlinear editing, or to a network server.

Remote Control Unit

The AG-HPX500 comes equipped with a 10-pin RCU terminal for
connecting the optional AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit.
The AJ-RC10G comes with a 10-pin multi-cable that can connect to
the AG-HPX500's down-conversion video OUT terminal for
monitoring at the RCU. The AJ-RC10G provides control of the
AG-HPX500's camera and recorder functions.

* The AJ-RC10G can control only functions supported by the AG-HPX500. It cannot
control unsupported keys or dials.

Multi-Camera-Compatible TC-IN/TC-OUT
Terminals

The AG-HPX500 has a built-in SMPTE time code generator/reader.
The TC-IN/TC-OUT terminals are independent, so through­connection is possible. The AG-HPX500 supports TC synchronous
recording using multiple cameras.

Other System Functions and Options

•Analog component (Y/Pb/Pr) output

•DC power supply for the BT-LH80W 7.9" LCD monitor

•Color bar (full color) and standard audio signal

(1-kHz test tone) output

•Multiple battery support, including Anton Bauer batteries

Designed for Easy Operation

The position, function, and shape of all switches, dials and terminals
have been designed in response to feedback from video
professionals to allow quick operation and prevent errors for greater
reliability.

•The Audio Rec level adjustment features a push lock function.

•The Audio Input level adjustment (front) can be switched ON/OFF

and allocated to desired channels.

•A 3-point locking viewfinder mount allows precise adjustment.

USB2.0

AG-HPX500

NLE (Windows PC)

AG-HPX500

10-pin Cable (10m/50m)

Camera Image
Remote Control

AJ-RC10G

Remote Control Unit

BNC

SD Monitor

(

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Workflow with P2HD

P2HD Equipment

News Acquisition and Recording

You can configure a basic P2HD recording
system by simply connecting the
AG-HPX500 to a laptop. It connects to a
Windows PC via USB 2.0 or to a Mac via
IEEE 1394. Insert a P2 card in the
AG-HPX500's slot, and you can use the PC
to preview video clips on the card, copy
files, and perform simple editing. Or, you
can plug the P2 card directly into the slot on
your laptop. For a higher-performance
system, combine the AG-HPX500 with the
AJ-HPM100 Mobile Recorder. This system
lets you perform a variety of operations,
such as flexible previews with jog and dial
control, playlist editing, file writing, and HD­SDI/Analog/IEEE 1394 streaming output.
The AJ-PCS060G P2 store brings new
convenience to many applications. It
provides high-speed copying of video clips
from a P2 card to its internal hard drive, and
initializes the P2 card for immediate re-use.
The P2 store connects and mounts easily to
a non-linear editor via USB 2.0.

Editing and Production

The AJ-PCD20 P2 drive lets you use P2
cards in nonlinear editing systems
manufactured by other companies. Simply
connect the AJ-PCD20 to the system via
IEEE 1394 or USB 2.0. With the P2 card
there's no need for digitizing, so there's no
time wasted.
The AG-HPX500 also adapts to
conventional tape-based HD editing
systems. Its HD-SDI/SDI output allows line
recording or copying using any of a variety
of HD/SD digital VTRs.

Movie Production

The AG-HPX500 integrates smoothly into
systems with DVCPRO HD VTRs like the
VariCam. Because the recording codec in
the AG-HPX500 is the same one used for
both tape and card, it lets you convert, with
no degradation, between media – from card
to tape and from tape to nonlinear editor –
via the IEEE 1394 interface.

P2 card

AG-HPX500

Mac

IEEE 1394

P2 card

AG-HPX500 AJ-HPM100

HD-SDI
Analog
IEEE 1394

digital HD VTR Tape system editors

AG-HPX500

IEEE 1394b
USB2.0

HD-SDI

NLE

P2 card

P2 drive
AJ-PCD20

AJ-P2C016RG
AJ-P2C008HG

Memory Card (P2 card)

AJ-PCS060G

Portable Hard Disk Unit
(P2 store)

AJ-PCD20

Memory Card Drive
(P2 drive)

AG-HVX200

Memory Card Camera­Recorder (P2 handheld)

AJ-HPM100

Memory Card
Portable Recorder
(P2 mobile)

AG-HPX500

AG-HPX500

USB 2.0

P2 card

P2 card

(Recorded)

P2 card

Blank

Windows PC

P2 store
AJ-PSC060G

P2 store
AJ-PSC060G

USB 2.0

NLE/Windows PC

AG-HPX500

AJ-HDC27H
AJ-HDX900 etc.

P2 card

IEEE 1394

DVCPRO HD
Tape

P2 drive
AJ-PCD20

AJ-HD1400

IEEE1394b
USB2.0

IEEE 1394

DVCPRO HD
Studio VTR

NLE

Optional Accessories

SD memory card

AG-MC200G

Microphone

SHAN-TM700

Tripod Adapter

AJ-SC900

Soft Carrying Case

*Not available in some areas.

SHAN-RC700

Rain Cover

*Not available in some areas.

AJ-HT901G

Hard Carrying Case

*Not available in some areas.

BT-LH80W

7.9" Wide
HD/SD LCD monitor

BT-LH900A

8.4" HD/SD LCD monitor

BT-LH1700W

17" Wide
HD/SD LCD monitor

BT-LH2600W

26" Wide
HD/SD LCD monitor

FireStore FS-100

Portable DTE Recorder
(FOCUS Enhancements,
Inc.)

Microphone

•AG-MC200G

•AJ-MC700P

•Phantom +48V

Viewfinder

•1.5" Supplied Accessories

•AJ-VF15B

•AJ-VF20WB

Anton/Bauer
Ultra Light

10-pin Remote Cable
(with 10m/max 50m)

BNC cable (HD-SDI)
4-pin DC cable

SHAN-TM700
Tripod Adapter

Shoulder Strap

SHAN-RC700
Rain Cover *

AJ-SC900
Soft Carrying Case *

Tripod

2/3" HD Lens

AG-HPX500

Standard Accessories

Anton/Bauer
Gold Mount Plate

Anton/Bauer
Batteries

Anton/Bauer
Battery Charger

AJ-RC10G
RemoteControlUnit

BT-LH80W

7.9" LCD Monitor

Fire Store FS-100
Portable DTE Recorder



AJ-HT901
Hard Carrying Case *

SD Memory Card



DC Cable (XLR)

AC Adapter



*

Not available in some areas.

Anton/Bauer
TITAN70 AC Adaptor/
Battery Charger

Anton/Bauer
Battery Charger Package
HTP-T230

Anton/Bauer
Dionic Battery

Anton/Bauer
Battery Charger

AJ-VF20WB

2" EVF
16:9/4:3 switchable

AJ-VF15B

1.5" EVF for 4:3

FIJINON 2/3" LENS
CANON 2/3" LENS

*Recommend to use the lens
which is correspondent to
Chromatic Aberration
Compensation (CAC) function.

AJ-MC700P

Microphone Kit

AJ-RC10G

RCU (Remote Control
Unit) with 10m remote
control cable

AJ-C10050G

Remote Control cable
(50m)

* The AJ-RC10G can control only functions supported by
the AG-HPX500. It cannot control unsupported keys
or dials.

Profiles

General

Supply Voltage: DC12V (11V to 17V)
Power Consumption:

Approx. 22W (when 1.5"CRT viewfinder, 3.5" LCD monitor used)
Operating Temperature: 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight: Approx. 8.2 lbs (3.7kg) excluding battery and accessories
Dimensions (WxHxD): 5-9/16" x 10-7/16" x 12-9/16" (140 x 261 x 318 mm)

excluding handle and prominent parts

Camera

Pick-up Device: 3CCD (2/3-inch interline transfer type

and progressive modes supported)
Lens Mount: 2/3" bayonet type
Optical Color Separation:

Prism system
ND Filter: 4 position (Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
Gain Selection: 60i/60p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB

30p/24p/24pA mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12dB

Slow Shutter Mode: Gain fix (0 dB)
Shutter Speed (Preset):

60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

30p mode: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

24p/24pA mode: 1/24,1/50(OFF),1/60,1/120,1/250,1/500,1/1000 sec.

50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

25p mode: 1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
Shutter Speed (Variable):

60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8 30p mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8

24p/24pA mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8

50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 to 1/249.8 25p mode: 1/25.0 to 1/249.8
Shutter Speed (Slow): 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 30p mode: 1/15

24p/24pA mode: 1/12 (720p only)

50i/50p mode: 1/12, 1/25 25p mode: 1/12
Variable Frame Rate :

60 Hz mode: 12/18/20/22/24/26/30/32/36/48/60 fps (frame/sec)

50 Hz mode: 12/18/20/23/25/27/30/32/37/48/50 fps (frame/sec)
Sensitivity: F10 (Typical)

Video P2 HD General

Sampling Frequency: Y: 74.25MHz Pb/Pr: 37.125Mhz
Quantizing: 8 bits
Compression: Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length code
Recording Bit Rate: 100Mbps

Audio P2 HD General

Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
Quantizing: 16 bit/4CH
Head Room: 20 dB

Memory Card Recorder

Recording Format: DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV selectable
Audio Recording Format:

PCM digital recording 48 kHz /16 bits

4ch (DVCPRO HD / DVCPRO 50),

2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO / DV)
Recording Time*

1

: 8 minutes with one AJ-P2C008HG (DVCPRO HD, 4CH)

(Approx.) 17 minutes with one AJ-P2C016RG (DVCPRO HD, 4CH)
P2 Card Slot: 4 Slot (4G, 8G, 16G Card)
SD Card Slot: SD Format standard (MMC not used)

1 Slot (Camera setup, Reading/Writing)
Recording File: MXF File
File System: FAT32

Input/Output Signal

Gen Lock: BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω,
Component Out: D4 terminal (Component) , Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, Pb/Pr: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
Video Out: BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
SDI Out: BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75Ω

(HD:SMPTE292M/296M/299M/

SD:SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 Standard)
TC In: BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8Vp-p, 10KΩ
TC Out: BNC x 1, Low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5V p-p
IEEE 1394: 6 pin, Digital In/Out, based on IEEE 1394 Standard
DC In: XLR x 1, 4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0 to 17.0V)
DC Out: 4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0 to 17.0V), max 1.5 A.
Remote: 10 pin
Lens: 12 pin
EVF: 20 pin
USB 2.0 (Device): Type-B, 4-pin (USB ver2.0)

Audio lnput

MIC IN: XLR x 2 (FRONT1, FRONT2), High impedance, +48V compatible

MIC: –40/–50/–60 dBu (Switch on Menu)

AUDIO IN: XLR x 2 (REAR1, REAR2), High impedance,

LINE/MIC/+48V switchable

LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: –50/–60 dBu (Switch on Menu)
Line In/Out: Pin Jack x 2 (CH1/CH2), Out: 600Ω, 316mV
Phones: Stereo Mini jack (3.5mm diameter)
Internal Speaker: 28mm round shape x 1

Monitor, Speaker and Other packages

LCD Monitor: 3.5", LCD color Monitor, 210,000 pixels, 4:3
Supplied Accessories: 1.5" , LCD color Viewfinder (4:3 CRT, NTSC/PAL switchable)

Shoulder strap, P2 card software driver install (CD-ROM )

* 1:Time shown above is when you record a series of 1 shot to P2 card. Depending on numbers
of shots you record, time will get shorter than the number shown above.

Specifications

* Product image and the specifications shown in this brochure are tentative, and subject to
change without notice.

P2 — BRINGING GREATER SPEED, RELIABILITY AND CREATIVITY TO CONTENT CREATION

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SP-HPXPRE2

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