Panasonic AG-MX70 User Manual

AG-

Digital A/V Mixer

4:2:2:4 Picture Quality, 3D Effects, SDI In/Out,
and Title Animation — Plus Easy Operation
and Outstanding Cost-P erformance.

AG-MX70 Digital A/V Mixer

With the AG-MX70 digital A/V mixer, Panasonic has integrated a 2-BUS, 8-input video
switcher, multi-functional digital video effects unit with high-end performance, and an audio
mixer into a single compact unit.
The AG-MX70 provides broadcast-grade 4:2:2:4 digital component picture quality.
It features more than 600 effect patterns and a 30-frame graphics buffer for roll, crawl, and
logo animation using title files downloaded from a PC. A large LCD panel with a matrix menu
helps assure quick, easy operation. Offering optional 3D video effects and SDI interface, this
A/V mixer is ready for full-fledged digital post-production.
The versatile AG-MX70 is right at home when connected to DVCPRO VTRs in a digital
editing system, or when used as a switcher either in the studio or at live events.

4:2:2:4 Digital Processing, 16:9 Wipe Patterns

The AG-MX70 provides high quality 4:2:2:4 digital
component signal processing, and wipe patterns
accommodates both 16:9 and 4:3 image production needs.

Large LCD Screen, Matrix Menu

A large LCD panel permits easy monitoring of system status.
A five-row matrix menu display with fi v e rotary switches
makes it easy to understand and set the AG-MX70's
multitude of functions. The menu, which is linked to keys
on the operating panel, automatically switches to show the
necessary settings. This simplifies operation and
reduces steps.

2D and 3D Video Effects

Equipped with over 600 2-dimensional effects -- including
transition and key patterns, mosaic, paint, trail, and multi­image digital effects -- the versatile AG-MX70 has all it
takes to create professional production results. The optional
AG-VE70 3D Effects Board provides more than 1,600 3D
digital effects, including page turn, ripple, and sphere. The
2D and 3D effects can be combined to create sophisticated
image expressions that rival many high-end D VEs.

Roll, Crawl, and Logo Animation

MX-Navi makes it easy to download graphics files (TGA,
BMP, JPEG) created with the other graphics applications, via
a USB terminal. Downloads go to the internal graphics
buffer* for use in creating roll or crawl titles, logo
animation, and other effects.

*NTSC: 640 x 480 pixels x 30 frames, PAL: 768 x 576 pixels x 26 frames

Serial Digital In/Out

Adding the optional AG-YA70 SDI Board gives the
AG-MX70 a 4-input/1-output serial digital component
interface (SMPTE 259M-C). This is ideal for configuring an
editing system with DVCPRO or other digital VTRs.

8 Video Inputs

The AG-MX70 is ready for live multi-camera feeds, with a
total of eight analog composite inputs, or four analog
component Y/Pb/Pr or YC inputs and four SDI inputs.

Joy Stic k Contr oller

The easy-to-handle joy stick lets y ou intuiti v ely position or
size your effects, and select or adjust colors.

MX-Navi application window

Accordion Flag Page turn Melt

Creativ e, Intelligent, Versatile

Ripple Multi screen Sphere Trail

Audio Mixing

The AG-MX70 provides versatile audio mixing with four
Stereo Inputs plus two Auxiliary Mono Inputs, one of which
may be a mic input. Audio can be linked or unlinked to
video transitions. The AG-MX70 is also equipped with a
headphone jack. The level meters are displayed on the LCD.

Tally Output

Tally outputs for up to eight cameras are provided, for using
the AG-MX70 as a switcher at li v e ev ents.

Other Functions

• Numeric keypad for setting pattern numbers and
other values.

• A total of 13 patterns are preset; other patterns can be
stored in memory.

• Digital chroma key, digital luminance key

• M/E(Mix Effects) preview, DSK(Do wn Stream Key) preview

• Editor terminal (9-pin) for either RS-422 or
RS-232C connection

Optinal Boards

AG-VE70

3-Dimension Effects Board

AG-YA70

Serial Digital Interface Board

SDI (Video)

SDI (Video/Audio)

SDI (Video/Audio)

Audio

USB

Source4

DVCPRO VTR

Source1to3
BoxCamerawithSDIoption

AG-MX70
Digital A/V Mixer

(with SDI option)

PC with MX-Navi

MICrophone



SDI (Video/Audio)

SDI (Video/Audio)

SDI (Video/Audio)

SDI (Video/Audio)

Analog Audio

RS-422A

RS-422A

RS-422A

USB

RS-422A

Source1

DVCPRO VTR

Recorder

DVCPRO VTR

Source2

DVCPRO VTR

AG-A850
Editing Controller

AG-MX70
Digital A/V Mixer

(with SDI option)

PC with MX-Navi

Source3to4
Cameraetc.

AUX1/AUX2
CDPlayeretc.

Live Application

Eight video inputs, each with tally
output, and M/E and DSK preview
prepare the AG-MX70 for use as a
switcher with multi-camera feeds for
live studio or event applications.
Adding the optional SDI interface
also enables high-quality digital
input. T itles and gr aphics created on
a PC can be downloading from
MX-Navi application, and easily
superimposed for use in live
production programming.

Editing Application

Standard-equipped RS-422A and
RS-232C remote terminals and a
GPI terminal allow the AG-MX70 to
team up with the AG-A850 or other­brand editing controller , for A/B roll
editing. With the SDI interface
option on-board, a high-quality ,
fully digital editing system can also
be configured with a DVCPRO VTR.
The MX-Na vi title insertion program
brings the quality of program
production to a level approaching
many high-end systems.

System Applications

SPECIFICATIONS

SP-AGMX70PE2

50K208ZM-2 Printed in Japan

GENERAL

Power Source:

120VAC, 50/60Hz (AG-MX70P),

220 — 240VAC, 50/60Hz (AG-MX70E)
Power Consumption: 52W (Standard), 70W (Full Option)
Operating Temperature:

5° to 40°C
Operating Humidity: Less than 90% (non dew)
Dimensions: 16-3/4”(W) x 7-13/16”(H) x 15-3/4”(D)

424 (W) x 197 (H) x 400 (D) mm
Weight: 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) in Standard

19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) with Full Option

MAIN VIDEO INPUT

Analog Composite: BNC x 8 (SOURCE 1 — 8), 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
Analog Component : BNC x 4 (SOURCE 1/2/3/4), Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω ,

Pb/Pr (AG-MX70P): 0.525/0.757 Vp-p switchable 75Ω,

Pb/Pr (AG-MX70E): 0.7 Vp-p 75Ω
YC (S-Video): Mini-DIN4 x 4 (SOURCE 1/2/3/4), Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω,

C: 0.286Vp-p 75Ω (AG-MX70P), 0.3Vp-p 75Ω (AG-MX70E)
SDI (Option) : BNC x 4 (IN 1/2/3/4), SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E

OTHER VIDEO INPUT

External Fill: BNC x 1 (Y/Pb/Pr), Analog Component, Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω

Pb/Pr (AG-MX70P): 0.757 Vp-p 75Ω

Pb/Pr(AG-MX70E): 0.7 Vp-p 75Ω

*Y signal will be clipped at lower than pedestal level.
External Key : BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, Analog Composite or Y+Sync
Genlock: BNC x 1 (with passive-loop-through), 1.0Vp-p 75Ω On/Off

VIDEO OUTPUT

Composite Video: BNC x 2, 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
Component Video: BNC x 2, Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω

Pb/Pr (AG-MX70P): 0.525/0.757 Vp-p switchable 75Ω

Pb/Pr (AG-MX70E): 0.7 Vp-p 75Ω
YC (S-Video): Mini-DIN4 x 2, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω,

C: 0.286Vp-p 75Ω (AG-MX70P), 0.3Vp-p 75Ω (AG-MX70E)
SDI (Option): BNC x 1, SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E
Preview: BNC x1, Composite, 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
Advanced Reference: BNC x 1, Composite, 75Ω,

Sync: 0.286(AG-MX70P)/0.3 Vp-p (AG-MX70E)

Burst: 0.286(AG-MX70P)/0.3 Vp-p (AG-MX70E)

AUDIO INPUT

Audio:

XLR (L/R pair) x 4 (SOURCE 1 — 4), +4/0/–3 dBu switchable, 10kΩ
MIC: M6 x 1, –60 dBu, 2kΩ, unbalanced
AUX: RCA (L/R pair) x 2, –10 dBV, 10KΩ, unbalanced
SDI (Option): BNC x 4, Embedded Audio (CH1/2)

AUDIO OUTPUT

Audio Out 1: XLR (L/R pair) x 1, +4/0/-3 dBu switchable, 47Ω
Audio Out 2: RCA (L/R pair) x1, –10 dBV, 47Ω
Headphone: M6 x 1, 8Ω, unbalanced, –∞ dBu to –20 dBu
SDI (Option): BNC x 1, Embedded Audio (CH1/2)

OTHER PORT

Editor Port: D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A/232C switchable

RS-422A Protocol; GVG/Sony switchable

Connectable Editor: Panasonic: AG-A850,

SONY: BVE-2000, BVE-910, BVE-700, PVE-500

Tally Out: D-sub 9-pin, Open-Collector x 8ch

Collector Current: Less than 50mA,

Maximum Voltage: 35VDC
GPI: BNC x 1, Make-contact
USB: Type-B connector x 1, USB Ver.1.1 (cable length: max. 3m)

VIDEO SPECIFICATION

Video Format: 625/525 switchable
Sampling Frequency: Y: 13.5 MHz, Pb/Pr: 6.75MHz, Key: 13.5MHz(4:2:2:4)
Quantization: Main In: 9 bit, External In: 8 bit
Internal Process: 4:2:2:4 8 bit, Dynamic Rounding™
S/N Ratio: Component Out: –54 dB (Y), –52 dB (Pb/Pr)

Composite or YC Out: –50 dB
Band width (Main In): Y: 0.5 MHz to 4.5 MHz (±1.0 dB),

Pb/Pr: 0.2 MHz to 2.0 MHz (+0.5/–3.0 dB)
Band width (External In): Y: 0.5 MHz to 4.5 MHz (±1.0 dB),

Pb/Pr: 0.2 MHz to 2.0 MHz (±1.0 dB)
K Factor: Less than 1%
Differential Gain: Less than 4%
Differential Phase: Less than 2°

AUDIO SPECIFICATION

Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
Quantization: 20bit
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (–3.5/+1.0 dB)
Dynamic Range: More than 85dB
THD: Less than 0.08% (1 kHz, aliment level)
Cross Talk: Less than –70 dB (1 kHz, between any two channels)
Headroom: 20 dB/18 dB switchable

ACCESSORIES

Standarrd: Power cable, MX-Navi CD-ROM
Option: AG-VE70 3-Dimension Effect Board

AG-YA70 Serial Digital Interface Board

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

These products may be subject to export regulations.

Dynamic Rounding licensed from Quantel. Ltd. The DR logo is a trademark of Quantel Ltd.

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