Panasonic AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3700 User Manual

AJ-HPX3700
AJ-HPX2700

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

VariCam Creativity and P2 HD Workflow

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The P2 HD VariCam Series Transforms the Moviemaking Workflow

The Panasonic VariCam is well known in the movie industry as a video camera that
captures images with an appealing warm, film-like tone and texture. Now the superior
image quality and creativity that characterize this ground-breaking camera have been

passed on to two advanced new P2 HD camera-recorders. The AJ-HPX3700 outputs
RGB 4:4:4 images with full-pixel resolution and P-10Log gamma, and the AJ-HPX2700
features a full-rate (1 to 60 fps) variable frame function. Adding P2's advanced file-based
and tapeless recording to VariCam's world-recognized image quality and expressiveness,

these powerful new camera-recorders facilitate the workflow while cutting costs.

AJ-HPX3700

High-Quality P2 HD VariCam for
High-End Production, with RGB 4:4:4

Output in Full 1920 x 1080-Pixel

Resolution and P-10Log Gamma

• 2.2-megapixel 2/3" CCD for full 1920 x

1080 HD images.

• Dual-link HD SDI output for camera­through RGB4:4:4/10-bit log gamma

signals. Compatible with uncompressed,
high-end cinema workflows.

• Recording formats: AVC-Intra 100/50
and DVCPRO HD. AVC-Intra 100 uses
10-bit 4:2:2 full raster sampling.

• HD SDI output of 23.98PsF/24PsF

video signals.

• Variable frame rate function ranging
from 1 fps to 30 fps.

• Selectable gamma modes, including
Film-Rec.

• Scan-reverse function for film lens use.

• Chromatic Aberration Compensation
(CAC) function compensates for

registration error and minimizes lateral
chromatic aberration in lenses.

• High F10 sensitivity at 2,000 lx.
Minimum illumination of 0.042 lx (at 1
fps VFR and +30-dB gain-up).

• Reliability, speed, and IT compatibility

with advanced P2 card recording.

AJ-HPX2700

Multifunctional P2 HD VariCam with a

Variable Frame Rate from 1 to 60 fps:

Superior Creativity and Outstanding
Cost-Performance

• Variable frame rate of 1 fps to 60 fps in

720p, for creative over-cranked or
under-cranked shooting.

• Progressive CCD for multi-format

recording*1 in 1080/24p, 1080/30p,

1080/60i, and 720/60p.

• Recording formats: AVC-Intra 100/50
and DVCPRO HD. AVC-Intra 100 uses
10-bit 4:2:2 full raster sampling.

• HD SDI output of 23.98PsF/24PsF

video signals.

• Selectable gamma modes, including
Film-Rec.

• Scan-reverse function for film lens use.

• Chromatic Aberration Compensation
(CAC) function compensates for

registration error and minimizes lateral
chromatic aberration in lenses.

• High F10 sensitivity at 2,000 lx.

Minimum illumination of 0.021 lx

(at 1 fps VFR and +30-dB gain-up).

• DVCPRO (IEEE 1394) output terminal*2

for back-up use.

• Reliability, speed, and IT compatibility

with advanced P2 card recording.

*1:See the Input/Output Video Format table on page 6 for
details. *2:Outputs DVCPRO HD codec recording only.

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All-new, Next-generation, Premier Digital

Luminance

Image level

SD

HD

FILMLIKE1

FILMLIKE2

FILMLIKE3

FILM-REC

VIDEO-REC

Cinematography Cameras Feature Native HD

2/3” Imagers with Premium-quality Optics

High Resolution 2.2-megapixel CCD (AJ-HPX3700)

For the AJ-HPX3700, Panasonic

developed a high-density

2.2-megapixel 2/3-inch CCD

that provides high-resolution

full-pixel (1920 x 1080) HD
images. The AJ-HPX3700

provides a choice of
progressive/interlace HD video
formats, supporting native 1080

23.98p/24p/25p/29.97p, as well
as 1080 50i and 1080 59.94i.

The camera offers a high F10
sensitivity at 2000 lux when operating in 1080i.

1-Megapixel Progressive CCD (AJ-HPX2700)

The AJ-HPX2700's 1-megapixel 2/3-inch progressive CCD
combines with a digital signal processing (DSP) circuit to output

high-quality 1080/720 HD images.*

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In 720p mode, it provides

variable frame rate recording over the full 1 to 60 fps range.
The camera's high F10 sensitivity allows shooting in light as

low as 0.021 lx.*

*1: See the Input/Output Video Format table on page 6 for details.
*2: Shooting at F1.4 in variable frame rate mode at 1 fps, with +30dB gain up.

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Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)

This exclusive technology works between lens and camera, allowing
for a highly sophisticated algorithm to be deployed that
automatically compensates the registration error that is caused
mainly by lens chromatic aberration, and minimizes the neighboring

blur. By using a CAC-compatible zoom lens, the P2 VariCam Series

can obtain images similar to those captured with a prime lens.

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)

In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors

to outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked

shadows and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope is
estimated to match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real
time. When dark, bright, and intermediate shades are all contained
in the same scene, this produces excellent gradation for each shade
and minimizes blocked shadows and blown highlights. The images
that result are enhanced by a visually wide dynamic range.

DRS OFF DRS ON

Seven Gamma Modes Including VariCam Film-Rec

The DSP circuit in the P2 VariCam Series has seven selectable

gamma modes. These include Film-Rec and Video-Rec gamma for

movie production, which are the same modes incorporated in the

VariCam. When using HD SDI dual-link output with the AJ-HPX3700,
images recorded in Film-Rec gamma mode can be converted to
P-10Log gamma, or "live" P-10 Log content can be recorded to

external devices for high-end digital cinema production.

Full screen image CAC OFF CAC ON

14-Bit Digital Processing with 12-Axis Color Correction

We offer a 14-bit A/D conversion system along with the new high-

performance DSP circuit. The 12-axis color correction matrix lets
you make fine adjustments in specific color regions. Functions such
as skin detail let you further fine-tune the image.

Scan Reverse Function for Film Lens Use

The P2 VariCam Series can use an ultra prime lens and even an

anamorphic lens adapter that creates a 2.35:1 aspect image for

wide-screen cinematic shooting without cropping the image. Its
scan reverse function cancels the image inversion that occurs when

Angenieux's HD lens adaptor is used.

VIDEO GAMMA FILM-LIKE GAMMA

AJ-HPX3700/HPX2700 Gamma Modes

HD: A video gamma curve for HDTV

SD: A video gamma curve for SDTV (higher gain in dark areas)

FILMLIKE 1: For FILMLIKE TV production. This reproduces gradation in

highlight areas more clearly than the HD gamma.

FILMLIKE 2: Smoother film-like characteristics than FILMLIKE 1

FILMLIKE 3: Smoother film-like characteristics than even FILMLIKE 2

FILM-REC: For film-style image capture, provides low contrast

wide dynamic range

VIDEO-REC: For cinema production that is also suitable for video display

RGB 4:4:4/10-bit

P-10LOG

VIDEO-REC

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VARICAM FILM-REC

HD SDI

RGB 4:4:4 Dual link
(1920 X 1080p, 10bit)

HD SDI

Uncompressed Video recorder

AJ-HPX3700

Log Output (AJ-HPX3700)

Both models come ready for system expansion with an HD SDI
terminal that allows camera-through 1080/24PsF output.
The AJ-HPX3700 adds a second HD SDI output terminal that can
serve for dual-link output. HD images can be output with RGB 4:4:4
quality and the 10-bit Log (P-10Log) gamma curve*, ideal for

high-end movie production using an uncompressed recorder.

*P-10Log images can be used only with camera-through output. They cannot be recorded

onto a P2 card.

Conversion chart from FILM-REC gamma to P-10LOG gamma

Film-Rec Gamma Monitor

In Film-Rec gamma mode, a cinema compensation function

converts the signal to provide high-contrast images for monitoring

with ideal gradation. Both the viewfinder and monitor display a fully
preserved Film-Rec gamma curve while the images are recorded

onto a P2 card or output from the HD SDI terminal. "VF Gamma"

can be set from the menu for the LCD and viewfinder display, and

"Mon Gamma" can be set for monitor or remote output.

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Master-quality, 10-bit 4:2:2

AVC-Intra 100 Recording Assures

the VariCams Deliver a Distinct Look

That Closely Matches The Color and

Response of Film Stock

VariCam's exclusive variable frame rate

Panasonic led the industry in developing the variable frame rate
function. This ground-breaking function, from which VariCam takes
its name, allows undercranking and overcranking to produce
expressive quick-motion and slow-motion scenes.

The AJ-HPX2700's frame rate can be set all the way from 1 to 60
fps, and the AJ-HPX3700's from 1 to 30 fps.

*The settable frame-rate range varies with the system mode and the
video format or recording format. See the Input/Output Video

Format table on page 6 for details.

•Normal cinematic shooting (at 24 fps or 30 fps)

The 24 fps rate refers to the same rate as used in film cameras.
The 30 fps rate is the standard frame rate used in the production of

TV commercials.

•Higher-speed shooting (at over 25 fps*)

This produces slow-motion effects. It is especially effective for
high-action scenes like car chases or crashes, or to create a
dramatic impact in a scene.

*When the standard speed is 24 fps. For a standard speed of 30 fps, anything over 31 fps

will be overcranked.

•Lower-speed shooting (at under 23 fps*)

This lets you attain a fast-motion effect. It can be combined with a
warp-speed effect to give special emphasis to flowing water,
fast-moving clouds, etc.

*When the standard speed is 24 fps. For a standard speed of 30 fps, anything under 29 fps

will be undercranked.

1080p/720p* Native mode

In Native mode, the P2 HD VariCam records images at the frame

rate set in the camera. For example in 24pN mode, it only records
24 frames instead of the normal 60 frames. Playing 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 of a P2 card.

*The AJ-HPX3700 cannot record in 720p mode.

720p over 60p mode (AJ-HPX2700)

This mode makes the AJ-HPX2700 compatible with previous VTR
VariCam systems. In 720/24p mode,* it applies a 2:3 pulldown to
record 60 frames. The recording time is the same as in 1080i or
720p mode, but 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 P2 Mobile, P2 Gear, DVCPRO HD
VTR, or Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100.

*See the Input/Output Vdeo Format table on page 6 for details.

1080/24p Advance Mode (DVCPRO HD Only)

The 24p Advance mode applies 2:3:3:2 pulldown to one of the
1080/24p recording modes to allow over 60i recording.*

This provides compatibility with the AG-HVX200/HPX170 Series P2
handheld cameras that record using an HD codec.

*See the Input/Output Video Format table on page 6 for details. For information on

compatible nonlinear editing systems, visit <https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/>
and click "Nonlinear Compatibility Information."

Electronic Shutter with Half Mode and Angle Setting

Both models feature an electronic shutter that offers 7 shutter

speeds up to a maximum 1/2000 second, plus a Half mode, as well
as an angle setting similar to a film camera. This combines with the
variable frame rate function to support a wide variety of shooting
techniques. A synchro scan function also provides optimal

recording when shooting CRT monitors.

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AJ-HPX3700 Input/Output Video Format

System Mode Recording Mode Camera Mode VFR Frame Rate Recording Video Signal Output Video Signal

60i

DVCPRO HD/60i

1080/59.94i

1080/23.98PsF

1080/24PsF

1080/50i

* When the 24p frame range is set to "30 Frame" for the 1080/23.98PsF or 1080/24PsF system mode, up to 30 frames of the video signal will be recorded onto the P2 card.
However, when the rate is set to 25 frames or higher, the signal sequence will not be correctly maintained because the HD SDI output signal is 23.98PsF or 24PsF.

AVC-Intra 100/60i
AVC-Intra 50/60i

AVC-Intra 100/30pN
AVC-Intra 50/30pN

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

DVCPRO HD/50i

AVC-Intra 100/50i
AVC-Intra 50/50i

AVC-Intra 100/25pN
AVC-Intra 50/25pN

30P OFF Fix Not Effective 29.97p over 59.94i 1080/29.97PsF over 59.94i (2:2)
24P OFF Fix Not Effective 23.98p over 59.94i (2:3) 1080/23.98PsF over 59.94i (2:3)
24PA OFF Fix Not Effective 23.98p over 59.94i (2:3:3:2) 1080/23.98PsF over 59.94i (2:3:3:2)

60i

30P

24P

24P

24P

50i

25P OFF Fix Not Effective 25p over 50i (2:2) 1080/25PsF over 50i (2:2)

50i

25P

OFF Not Effective 59.94i 1080/59.94i
ON 1 to 30 Frame 59.94i (All frames effective) 1080/59.94i (All frames effective)

OFF Not Effective 59.94i 1080/59.94i
ON 1 to 30 Frame 59.94i (All frames effective) 1080/59.94i (All frames effective)
OFF Not Effective 29.97p-29.97pN (Native) 1080/29.97PsF over 59.94i (2:2)

ON 1 to 30 Frame 1 to 29.97p-29.97pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 23.98p-23.98pN (Native) 1080/23.98PsF over 59.94i (2:3)

ON 1 to 30 Frame 1 to 29.97p-23.98pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 23.98p-23.98pN (Native) 1080/23.98PsF over 47.96i (2:2)

ON 1 to 24 or 30 Frame*

OFF Not Effective 24p-24pN (Native) 1080/24PsF over 48i (2:2)

ON 1 to 24 or 30 Frame* 1 to 24p or 30p -24pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 50i 1080/50i
ON 1 to 25 Frame 50i (All frames effective) 1080/50i (All frames effective)

OFF Not Effective 50i 1080/50i
ON 1 to 25 Frame 50i (All frames effective) 1080/50i (All frames effective)
OFF Not Effective 25p-25pN (Native) 1080/25PsFover 50i (2:2)

ON 1 to 25 Frame 1 to 25p-25pN (Native)

1 to 23.98p or 29.97p-23.98pN
(Native)

EE: 1080/XX (1 to 30p) PsF over 59.94i
Play: 1080/29.97PsF over 59.94i (2:2)

EE: 1080/XX (1 to 30p) PsF over 59.94i
Play: 1080/23.98PsF over 59.94i (2:3)

EE: 1080/XX (1 to 24p or 30p) PsF over 47.96i
Play: 1080/23.98PsF over 47.96i (2:2)

EE: 1080/XX (1 to 24p or 30p) PsF over 48i
Play: 1080/24PsF over 48i (2:2)

EE: 1080/XX (1 to 25p) PsF over 50i
Play: 1080/25PsF over 50i (2:2)

AJ-HPX2700 Input/Output Video Format

System Mode Recording Mode Camera Mode VFR Frame Rate Recording Video Signal Output Video Signal Output IEEE 1394

DVCPRO HD/60i

1080/59.94i

1080/23.98PsF

1080/24PsF

1080/50i

720/59.94p

720/60p

720/50p

AVC-Intra 100/60i
AVC-Intra 50/60i

AVC-Intra 100/30pN
AVC-Intra 50/30pN

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

DVCPRO HD/50i

AVC-Intra 100/50i
AVC-Intra 50/50i

AVC-Intra 100/25pN
AVC-Intra 50/25pN

DVCPRO HD/60p —

DVCPRO HD/30pN —

DVCPRO HD/24pN —

AVC-Intra 100/60p
AVC-Intra 50/60p

AVC-Intra 100/30pN
AVC-Intra 50/30pN

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

DVCPRO HD/24pN —

AVC-Intra 100/24pN
AVC-Intra 50/24pN

DVCPRO HD/50p —

DVCPRO HD/25pN —

AVC-Intra 100/50p
AVC-Intra 50/50p

AVC-Intra 100/25pN
AVC-Intra 50/25pN

60i — — 59.94i 1080/59.94i 60i
30P — — 29.97p over 59.94i 1080/29.97PsF over 59.94i (2:2) 30p over 60i
24P — — 23.98p over 59.94i (2:3) 1080/23.98PsF over 59.94i (2:3) 24p over 60i
24PA — — 23.98p over 59.94i (2:3:3:2) 1080/23.98PsF over 59.94i (2:3:3:2) 24pA over 60i

60i — — 59.94i 1080/59.94i —

30P — — 29.97p-29.97pN (Native) 1080/29.97PsF over 59.94i (2:2) —

24P — — 23.98p-23.98pN (Native) 1080/23.98PsF over 59.94i (2:3) —

24P — — 23.98p-23.98pN (Native) 1080/23.98PsF over 47.96i (2:2) —

24P — — 24p-24pN (Native) 1080/24PsF over 48i (2:2) —

50i — — 50i 1080/50i 50i
25P — — 25p over 50i (2:2) 1080/25PsF over 50i (2:2) 25p over 50i

50i — — 50i 1080/50i —

25P — — 25p-25pN (Native) 1080/25PsF over 50i (2:2) —

OFF Not Effective 59.94p 720/59.94p 60p
ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 59.94p over 59.94p 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 59.94p XX (1 to 60) p over 60p
OFF Not Effective 29.97p-29.97pN (Native) 720/29.97p over 59.94p (2:2)

ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 59.94p-29.97pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 23.98p-23.98pN (Native) 720/23.98p over 59.94p (2:3)

ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 59.94p-23.98pN (Native)

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OFF Not Effective 59.94p 720/59.94p —
ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 59.94p over 59.94p 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 59.94p —
OFF Not Effective 29.97p-29.97pN (Native) 720/29.97p over 59.94p (2:2) —

ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 59.94p-29.97pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 23.98p-23.98pN (Native) 720/23.98p over 59.94p (2:3) —

ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 59.94p-23.98pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 24p-24pN (Native) 720/24p over 60p (2:3) —

ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 60p-24pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 24p-24pN (Native) 720/24p over 60p (2:3) —

ON 1 to 60 Frame 1 to 60p-24pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 50p 720/50p 50p
ON 1 to 50 Frame 1 to 50p over 50p 720/XX (1 to 50) p over 50p XX (1 to 50) p over 50p
OFF Not Effective 25p-25pN (Native) 720/25p over 50p

ON 1 to 50 Frame 1 to 50p-25pN (Native)

OFF Not Effective 50p 720/50p —
ON 1 to 50 Frame 1 to 50p over 50p 720/XX (1 to 50) p over 50p —
OFF Not Effective 25p-25pN (Native) 720/25p over 50p —

ON 1 to 50 Frame 1 to 50p-25pN (Native)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 59.94p
Play: 720/29.97p over 59.94p (2:2)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 59.94p
Play: 720/23.98p over 59.94p (2:3)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 59.94p
Play: 720/29.97p over 59.94p (2:2)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 59.94p
Play: 720/23.98p over 59.94p (2:3)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 60p
Play: 720/24p over 60p (2:3)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 60) p over 60p
Play: 720/24p over 60p (2:3)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 50) p over 50p
Play: 720/25p over 50p (2:2)

EE: 720/XX (1 to 50) p over 50p
Play: 720/25p over 50p (2:2)

EE: —
Playback:
over 60p

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EE: —
Play: over 50p

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AVC-Intra: The most advanced compression

technology for master quality video acquisition

A sample image recorded by an AVC-Intra 100 codec. It is a still image captured from 1920 x 1080-pixel video recorded using 10-bit/4:2:2 sampling.

Comes Equipped with AVC-Intra Codec

An AVC-Intra codec board is included as standard equipment.
It allows recording in either of two modes: AVC-Intra 100, for

full-pixel HD (1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720) images, or AVC-Intra 50

for low-bit-rate, low-cost operation. AVC-Intra is a new codec that

further advances HD production. It complies with the MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 international standard based on advanced image

compression technology, and offers both superb image quality and
highly efficient compression. It uses an intra-frame compression
system to bring important advantages to professional editing.

High-Image-Quality AVC-Intra 100 Mode

With the same bit rate as DVCPRO HD, this mode supports full 10
bit recordings with 1920 x 1080 pixels. It enables the AJ-HPX3700

to capture master-quality video for high-end video production.

Low-Bit-Rate AVC-Intra 50 Mode

This mode delivers video quality very similar to DVCPRO HD, yet is

able to do so at bit rates usually associated with standard definition

(e.g. DVCPRO 50). AVC-Intra 50's lower bit rate doubles the

recording time per P2 card over DVCPRO HD and lowers storage

requirements for editing.

HD Multi-Format Capability, Including Native 24p

The AVC-Intra 100 and 50 codecs let you record in a choice of HD
video formats: 1080 23.98p/24p/29.97p/25p, as well as 1080
50i/59.94i. These worldwide HD formats bring extra flexibility to all

of your production needs. The AJ-HPX2700 also supports 720p
recording for HD image production in a variety of formats, including

60p and 50p.
See the Input/Output Video Format table on page 6 for details.

Selectable DVCPRO HD Recording

The P2 VariCam Series also supports the conventional DVCPRO HD

codec. This lets it flexibly adapt to various applications and system

environments, and makes for a smooth transition from existing VTR
VariCam (AJ-HDC27H) systems.

48-kHz/16-Bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio

These camcorders 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, line, wireless receiver, and others.

A 5 pin XLR jack with 2-channel compatibility is used for the front

mic input. Using the optional AJ-MC900G stereo microphone lets
you record stereo with a single mic.

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AVC-INTRA TECHNOLOGY

mode 0 mode 1 mode 2 mode 3

mode 4 mode 5 mode 6 mode 7

mode 8

Copy of below pixels

Predictive pixels

Adjacent pixels

Average

Sample Images of Intraframe Preduction

Left: Original image Center: Intra-frame predictive image Right: Difference image obtained from subtracting the intra-frame predictive image from the original image.
This shows the high accuracy of intra prediction.

Intra-Frame (I-Only) Compression Superiority

Motion-image compression can be divided roughly into two
methods: I-Only compression, which completes all processing

within each frame, and Long GOP compression, which processes
across multiple frames. AVC-Intra and DVCPRO HD use I-Only
compression, while HDV uses Long GOP compression.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 standard encompasses both methods.
When the images of adjacent frames are similar, Long GOP

compression achieves an advantageously low bit rate. However,
this trait is not often seen in broadcasts like flash-filled press
conferences, fast-action sports, and music shows with confetti
and electronic displays.
Also, because processing is performed frame-by-frame in I-Only,
new-generation multi-core CPUs offer high-speed parallel
processing. This makes I-Only compression more suitable for

Non-linear editing than Long GOP, for which parallel processing is

difficult due to its inter-frame dependence.
With its I-Only compression, AVC-Intra produces remarkably
stable images that are unaffected by adjacent frames, and meets
professional needs in virtually all situations and workflows.

Twice the Compression Efficiency of MPEG-2

By selecting the most effective compression techniques from
among those in compliance with the H.264 standard, AVC-Intra

has doubled the compression efficiently over earlier Intra frame
compression schemes. Its intraframe predictive and context­adaptive entropy coding are particularly effective methods for
boosting compression efficiency.

Intraframe predictive coding (intra prediction)

This process generates predictive images based on adjacent
blocks of 8 x 8 pixels. Selecting the most suitable predictive

mode from among nine luminance signal modes (see illustration)

and four color signal modes, it generates accurate predictive

images. The residual data (obtained by subtracting a predictive
image from the original input image) is recorded together with the

Conceptual Illustration of Luminance Signal (Y) Intra Prediction Mode

This process generates predictive images based on adjacent blocks of 8 x 8
pixels. Selecting the most suitable predictive mode from among nine luminance

signal modes (see illustration) and four color signal modes, it generates

accurate predictive images.

predictive image. Because the prediction accuracy is high,
there's minimal residual data, and thus high compression is

achieved. This process is conducted within the frame, so
prediction accuracy remains high even with fast-motion images.

Context-adaptive entropy coding

The entropy coding process used in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 utilizes
CAVLC (Context Adaptive VLC) and CAVBAC (Context Adaptive
Binary Arithmetic Coding), both of which are context adaptive.
MPEG-2 uses a fixed table when performing the VLC coding,

with the result that compression efficiency is low with some types
of images. In context-adaptive coding, on the other hand,
operation varies with different kinds of images and high
compression efficiency is maintained at all times.

Card slot

P2 Card: Superior Mobility, Reliability,

Compatibility, plus Fast Workflows

and Long Recording Times.

P2 Cards Offer Outstanding Mobility and Reliability

P2 cards feature a large capacity of up to 64 GB* (using the
AJ-P2C064, fourth quarter 2008), a compact size, and light weight
of 45 grams (1.5 ounces).

This solid-state memory card is highly resistant to shock and
vibration, so it brings high reliability and mobility to outdoor
shooting. It lets the camera start recording immediately from
Standby mode, and allows shooting to start within three seconds of
turning the power on. This speedy response shortens downtime
when replacing batteries, and greatly cuts down on battery power
consumption by letting you turn the power off during standby.

P2 cards can even be exchanged with the power off. Recorded data

is automatically stored in blank card areas with no cueing required.
This eliminates the risk of accidentally overwriting valuable data.

*Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data, so the
actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card.

Recording Functions with Five P2 Card Slots

With five P2 cards installed, the P2 HD VariCam can capture up to

800 minutes of 1080/24p content. It also provides several recording

functions that are possible only with memory cards.

•Card selection: The recording slot can be changed (sequential
switching) even during recording. This lets you review, organize, edit

and transmit just recorded content. Content can also be organized
while shooting, by switching cards for each scene category.

•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 this way gives you virtually unlimited recording
capability.

•Loop-rec*: By loop recording onto a specified recording area, you

can continue to record over a fixed area.

•Pre-rec*: While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and
subsequently record, up to 8 seconds of video and audio. 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.

•Interval rec*: This gives you automatic intermittent recording
based on a set interval and recording time.

•One-shot rec*: This frame-shot recording function is useful for
producing animations.

•Rec review: This lets you run a quick playback check of the 2 to 10
seconds that lead up to the end of the clip you have just recorded.

*These functions cannot be used for variable frame rate recording.

9

10

Ecological Benefits — Thanks to Solid-State
Technology, Broadcasting Can Help Conservation.

Because P2 cards are re-usable and moving parts are

substantially reduced, P2 HD is an environmentally-friendly
technology. The wear-free and dropout-free memory card
recording system does not need the tapes required by

conventional VCRs.

The memory card system reduces waste generated when the
heads, tape drive mechanisms, etc., are replaced.

Clip Thumbnail Function

The P2 HD cam automatically generates a thumbnail image for each

clip. You can view thumbnails on the built-in 3.5" color LCD monitor,
or, by connecting the camera's Monitor Out to a separate display.

Any of the clips can be accessed instantly. Thumbnail images can
be paused, fast-forwarded, and reversed just like a tape, and
unwanted cuts can be deleted by selecting and deleting the
corresponding thumbnail image. You can also specify a number of
clips for seamless playback* or on-air broadcasting. And if a
shooting opportunity should arise during playback, the P2 HD cam
lets you start recording immediately with no cueing required and no
risk of accidentally overwriting valuable data.

*Seamless playback is not possible between clips recorded in different formats.

Text Memo (Bookmark) for Simple Editing

When recording or previewing a clip, press the Text Memo button at
any of up to 100 locations and a text memo label, similar to a
bookmark, is registered. Using only the P2 VariCam, you can create
a new clip with data copied between text memo labels. Text
information can also be written into each memo using the P2
VariCam or a PC with P2 Viewer installed. A shot mark, which

allows convenient OK and NG marking, can also be added to each

clip during or after recording.

This shows the text memo editing window of the provided Windows PC software,
P2 Viewer. A list of memos is shown on the right side. The clip time line below the view
window shows the memo marks. Text can be written to an empty memo space created by
the camera-recorder. Memos can also be added, deleted or moved.

Proxy Data Recording (Option)

When the AJ-YAX800G proxy video encoder is installed, the P2

VariCam can record MPEG-4 proxy (low-resolution) data onto a P2

card or SD/SDHC Memory Card. This can be used for quick viewing
of dailies with timecode and its low bit rate provides easy
transmission over wired and wireless networks.

*Proxy data cannot be recorded when recording with the variable frame rate in Native

mode, or when Pre-rec or Loop-rec is used.
Proxy data refers to MPEG-4 low-resolution AV data in file form for moving pictures and

audio, with timecode, metadata, and other management data included.
The use of DCF Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc.

SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot

The P2 VariCam Series comes with an SD/SDHC Memory Card slot.

You can create a metadata upload file (produced with P2 Viewer
software) containing information such as the name of the camera

operator, the recording location, and text memos on an SD/SDHC
Memory Card, and load it as clip metadata. The SD slot is also used
to upload scene files and firmware updates.

AJ-HPX3700 Recording Format and Recording Time

2

Recording Format Pull down

1080/59.94i —
1080/29.97p (over 59.94i) 2-2 — —
1080/23.98p (over 59.94i) 2-3 — —
1080/23.98pA (over 59.94i) 2-3-3-2 — —
1080/29.97pN (Native)*
1080/24pN (Native)*
1080/23.98pN (Native)*
1080/50i —
1080/25p (over 50i) 2-2 — —
1080/25pN (Native)*

*1: Native modes record only the effective frames. *2: Released in autumn 2008.

1

— — Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

1

— — Approx. 400 min. Approx. 800 min.

1

— — Approx. 400 min. Approx.800 min.

1

— — Approx.320 min. Approx.640 min.

Rec. Time (using five 64GB*

DVCPRO HD AVC-Intra 100 AVC-Intra 50

Approx. 320 min.

Approx. 320 min.

AJ-HPX2700 Recording Format and Recording Time

Recording Format

1080/59.94i —
1080/29.97p (over 59.94i ) 2-2 — —
1080/23.98p (over 59.94i ) 2-3 — —
1080/23.98pA (over 59.94i ) 2-3-3-2 — —
1080/29.97pN (Native )*
1080/24pN (Native )*
1080/23.98pN (Native )*
1080/50i —
1080/25p (over 50i ) 2-2 — —
1080/25pN (Native )*
720/59.94p —
720/29.97p (over 59.94p ) 2-2 — —
720/23.98p (over 59.94p ) 2-3 — —

720/29.97pN (Native )*

720/60p — Approx. 320 min. Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.
720/23.98pN (Native )*
720/50p —
720/25p (over 50p ) 2-2 — —

720/25pN (Native )*

*1: Native modes record only the effective frames. *2: Released in autumn 2008.

Pull
down

1

— — Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

1

— — Approx. 400 min. Approx. 800 min.

1

— — Approx. 400 min. Approx. 800 min.

1

— — Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

1

— Approx. 640 min. Approx. 640 min. Approx. 1280 min.

1

— Approx. 800 min. Approx. 800 min. Approx. 1600 min.

1

— Approx. 640 min. Approx. 640 min. Approx. 1280 min.

Rec. Time (using five 64GB*

DVCPRO HD AVC-Intra 100 AVC-Intra 50

Approx. 320 min.

Approx. 320 min.

Approx. 320 min.

Approx. 320 min.

Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

P2 cards) and Codec

Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min.

Approx. 320 min. Approx.640 min.

2

P2 cards) and Codec

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Versatile Shooting Assist Functions and

Simple Operation Make Recording Quick and Easy

16 Scene Files and 64 Lens Files

•Scene files: Store specific camera settings in built-in memory.
Up to 16 files with settings can be stored in the camera's memory.

Files can also be copied onto an SD/SDHC Memory Card, allowing
storage of up to 8 files.

•Lens files: Store settings for interchangeable lenses. Up to 64 files
can be stored in the camera unit, and 64 files can be saved on an

SD/SDHC Memory Card.

•User files: Setup conditions can also be stored in built-in memory,

and quickly retrieved when changed.

5 User Buttons

The User buttons let you turn frequently used functions on or off

with a single touch. In addition to USER MAIN, USER 1, and
USER 2, you can change MARKER SELECT and TEXT MEMO to
other functions if desired. This lets you allocate up to 5 functions
from the many camera-recorder functions, such as SLOT SELECT
and Y GET.

Camera operation part (both models)

Text

Menu Function User

I.OVR Half-step/1-step aperture during Auto Iris √ — —
S.BLK Lower black level below the pedestal √ — —
B.GAMMA Emphasize black gamma, black gradation √ — —
Y GET Display the center brightness value √ √ √

DRS Dynamic range stretch √ — —
ASSIST Focus assist (graph display) √ √ √
C.TEMP Change to a specified color temperature √ — —
VFR Variable frame rate on/off √ — —
FRATE Change to a specified frame rate √ — —

VF GAM Convert the gamma only for the viewfinder √ √ √
AUDIO CH1 Switch audio channel 1 input √ — —
AUDIO CH2 Switch audio channel 2 input √ — —

REC SW Rec start/stop √ √ √
RET SW RET √ √ √
PRE REC Pre-rec on/off √ √ √
SLOT SEL Switch recording slot √ √ √
PC MODE Switch device/host for USB mode √ √ √
TEXT MEMO Add text memo — √ —
VF MARK Switch marker type — — √

Memo

Marker

Select

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Front lower part (both models)

Recorder operation part (both models)

Focus Assist Function

This function simplifies focusing by displaying, in graph form, the
frequency distribution of the incoming signal in the viewfinder and

LCD monitor. By allocating this function to one of the User buttons,

you can use it with a single touch.

Two-Layer Optical Filter

The 2-layer optical filter consists of an ND layer (clear, 1/4ND,
1/16ND, 1/64ND) and a CC layer (3200K, 4300K, 5600K, 1/2ND).

Adding the 1/2ND to the CC layer enables finer aperture
adjustment.

Versatile Shooting Assist Functions

• Variable color temperature: The color temperature can be adjusted

with the jog dial after the white balance is set.

• Color bar (switchable between SMPTE, ARIB, and full color) and
standard audio signal (1 kHz test tone) output

• Zebra: Select any two levels.

• Marker: Select from center, safety zone, safety area, and frame.

Upper new grip handle (both models)

New Grip Handle

This innovative grip handle has five threaded holes that let you

mount a variety of film accessories to it during on-site production.

Designed for High Reliability and Easy Mobility

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

• 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.

• Color viewfinder compatibility.

• A switch layout and design that reflect the requests of

professional users.

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1080/24PsF Line Output and Other System Interfaces

to Meet High-End Production Needs

Side terminal (both models)

Rear terminal (AJ-HPX3700) Rear terminal (AJ-HPX2700)

Three HD SDI Outputs

Two HD SDI output terminals (A/B) that also comply with
1080/24PsF standards and include embedded audio are standard

equipment. This lets you make backup recordings on an

AJ-HPM110 P2 Mobile or digital VTR, with rec start/stop linking.

An HD SDI video signal can also be output from the MON OUT
terminal. Character and marker displays can be set separately for
HD SDI OUT and MON OUT.

Down-Converted SD Video Output

The output signal from the MON OUT terminal can be switched to

HD SDI or VBS. When VBS is selected, a down-converted SD video
signal (analog composite) is output.

IEEE 1394 DVCPRO Output (AJ-HPX2700 only)

The AJ-HPX2700 comes equipped with an IEEE 1394-compliant
DVCPRO output (6 pin) terminal. Use the AJ-HPX2700 in tandem

with a compatible recorder such as the AG-HPG10G P2 Gear,

AJ-HPM100 P2 Mobile or Focus Enhancements FS-100 FireStore,

and the AJ-HPX2700 can make degradation-free backup recordings

with DVCPRO HD stream output.*

*IEEE 1394 backup recording is possible only with the DVCPRO HD codec.

USB 2.0 Interface Compatible with Host and Device Mode

In device mode, the P2 HD cam's card slot can be used to connect

a PC as an external device for nonlinear editing and transmission

HD view finder (optional AJ-HVF21G— both models)

over networks. In host mode, P2 files can be copied onto a hard

disk without using a PC.

Multi-Function RCU System (Option)

The P2 HD VariCam comes equipped with an RCU terminal for

connecting the optional AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit. This lets

you adjust the image and control the recording operation while

monitoring the camera image.

Multipurpose DC OUT Terminal (4 pin)

In addition to supplying power to an LCD monitor, this terminal can

be used for remote rec start/stop control by connecting it to an

external switch, or as a tally lamp by connecting it to an LED lamp.

This kind of multipurpose switch is handy for mounting the P2 HD

VariCam to a crane or other location.

Additional Features

• By mounting the optional AJ-GPS910G GPS unit, the P2 HD

VariCam can record real-time position data (latitude, longitude, and

altitude), conforming to UMID standards.

* The GPS unit is not available in some areas.

• Built-in SMPTE time code generator/reader, with TC in/out terminal.

• Genlock input terminal can also be used as return video (HD-Y/

VBS)

*It can not verify 23.98PsF and the 24PsF signal.

• UniSlot® wireless receiver compatible (dual channel)

* UniSlot® is a trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki Co., Ltd.

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Easy to Ingest and Manage P2 Content with a Windows PC or Mac

Editing & finishing system

Mac Pro

(Installing P2 CMS)

DPX (uncompressed)

10 bits log Gamma

P2 VariCam

AJ-PCD20

P2 drive

AVC-Intra 100

(FILM-REC Gamma)

The newest Mac P2CMS version is equipped with a DPX file conversion function.

P2 Contents Management Software

P2 CMS

(Ver. 1.2 for Windows, Ver. 1.3 for Mac)

P2 Content Management Software (Free Download)

Mac version

Functions Featured on Both Models

• Support for AVC-Intra files (Ver. 1.2 or later)

• A built-in P2 Viewer provides easy viewing of P2 content. Content
can be played back at normal speed or +/- 4x speed in 0.5x steps.

• P2 content can be displayed in three modes: Thumbnail, Detail

and Text.

• For quick content retrieval, a database can be automatically

constructed using the P2 content metadata at the time of ingestion.
Metadata can be added, edited, or deleted.

• Quick searching of P2 content using a metadata keyword or

categorized view

• A property window indicates lists of P2 content metadata. Some

metadata can be changed by editing the properties.

• Text memos and voice memos can be indicated, edited, deleted,

or added.

• Export: Lets you copy P2 content to a hard drive or optical media

for distribution and storage

• Backup: Lets you copy P2 content to optical media in the native

P2CMS format – ideal for backing up P2 content registered in a
database.

• Archive: After copying, automatically deletes video and audio MXF

files from a hard drive to save space.

New Functions for Mac Ver. 1.3*

The new Mac version supports a plug-in for converting AVC-Intra

100 files to DPX*

2

files. This helps to speed up and lower the cost of

1

film production.

*1: Operates only on an Intel Mac. Does not operate on the Power Mac.

*2: DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) is a common file format for digital film work.

Operating Environment (Windows)

• Microsoft® Windows XP Professional SP2. (Windows 2000 and Windows Vista are not

supported.) • Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b or newer version must be installed. (This can be

downloaded from the Microsoft Website) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 must be

installed. (This can be downloaded from the Microsoft website automatically during

installation.) • Full-color (32 bit) display, and an audio function must be equipped.

• The P2 driver included with the P2 product must be installed.

*To play back the AVC-Intra format, it is necessary to download the AVC-Intra decoder.

To play back Proxy data, it is necessary to download the MPEG-4 decoder. DVCPRO HD

format and AVC-Intra format clips cannot be played back with PCs that do not have a CPU

that supports SSE2 instructions, such as Pentium M, Pentium 4, Pentium D and Celeron D.

[Recommended Environment for Playing Codec Files]

DVCPRO HD: 3.2 GHz or greater Pentium D, 1 GB or greater RAM

AVC-Intra 50: 2.66 GHz or greater Intel Core2 Duo processor,

1 GB or greater DDR2-667 RAM

AVC-Intra 100: 3 GHz or greater dual-core Xeon processor,

1 GB or greater DDR2-667 RAM

Operating Environment (Macintosh)

• Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Intel Mac) • Mac OS X 10.5.1, 10.5.2 (Intel Mac) • Quick Time 7.4.1 or

greater • 2 GHz or greater Intel Core Duo processor. • 1 GB or greater RAM • 1,024 x 768

or greater display • The P2 driver included with the P2 product must be installed.

*To play back the AVC-Intra format, it is necessary to download the AVC-Intra decoder.

When you convert into DPX files, it is necessary to download the AVC-Intra decoder and

DPX Plug-in. The system requirements of the installed software influences the system

requirements of the application.

[Recommended Environment to Play AVC-Intra Format Clips, and Convert into DPX Files]

•Dual CPU configuration quad-core Xeon processor

•2 GB or greater RAM

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The P2 HD System Workflow Adapts to HDTV and Movie Production

P2 Card (P2 File)

Reuse

HD SDI

HD Master Monitor

AJ-HPX3700

Uncompressed
VIdeo Recorder

Offline Editing

Project Data

(FCP)

eS ATA

USB2.0

IEEE

1394b

Ethernet

AJ-RC10G

Remote Control Unit

Mac Book Pro

P2 CMS/Final Cut Pro

HD SDI

Dual-Link

HD SDI

Dual-Link

Uncompressed 10 bits

4:4:4 Output

Server

LTO4 etc.

BD Drive BD-R

(AVC-Intra/P2 File)

Removable HDD

(AVC-Intra/P2 File)

Media conversion

Backup (P2 File)

Metadata

Editing

1. Acquisition

2. Contents Management
/Off-line Editing

Contents

Management

Editing & finishing system

Color Grading
System

Film Recorder

Film

3. DI Process 4. Film Output

Color Grading Film Recording24p editing & processing

HD-D5 VTR

Editing & finishing system

5. HDOutput

Video Conversion

<2:3 Pull-down>

<1080i Conversion>

Gamma Conversion

<10bit log

Telecine-look>

Package

1. Cinema Production Workflow (P2 Card Recording)

P2 HD is an ideal system for producing 24p film for movie theater
use or creating 30p finished packages for TV use from high-quality

progressive images. The P2 card greatly improves shooting mobility.

P2 Content Management Software version 1.3 (for Mac*) lets you
convert AVC-Intra files recorded in Film-Rec gamma mode to
uncompressed DPX (P10-Log gamma) files. Also, still images can

be output as DPX files, so color grading instructions can be
prepared in advance.

*The software comes in both Windows and Mac versions, but only the Mac version

(version 1.3) includes the DPX conversion function.

2. AJ-HPX3700 Cinema Workflow
(Uncompressed Recording)

With its HD SDI dual-link capability, the AJ-HPX3700 can output
high-quality 1920 x 1080, RGB 4:4:4/10-bit images directly from the
camera. Also, images recorded in Film-Rec gamma mode can be
converted to P10-Log gamma images. Using a line connection to an
uncompressed video recorder (with a hard drive, etc.), the
AJ-HPX3700 can directly record images as DPX files, giving you the

highest possible image quality for P2 HD recording. Using files
recorded onto P2 cards for offline editing, you can achieve greater
efficiency in the final editing stage.

3. Workflow for 1080/59.94i Broadcasting

The P2 HD VariCam Series is an outstanding solution for producing

HDTV programs with 10-bit/4:2:2 sampling. It offers the high quality

provided by the advanced AVC-Intra 100 codec. And it can record
video data to a P2 card while at the same time saving onto an SD
Memory Card a low-resolution proxy file that can be used for off-line

editing. Editing a project off-line makes the final editing process

quicker and easier, which means greater production efficiency.
At the recording site, the AJ-HPM110 P2 Mobile by itself can be
used to monitor images, initialize P2 cards and copy data to them,
and copy files to an external hard drive.

*Proxy data cannot be recorded when using the variable frame rate function in Native

mode, or when the Pre-rec or Loop-rec functions are used.

Nonlinear Editing Partner

Panasonic has been working on the collaboration with strategic P2
Partners. Many nonlinear editing products from Apple, Avid, Grass

Valley, Harris and Quantel already support AVC-Intra. Autodesk has

announced AVC-Intra support too. The AVC-Intra editing workflow
is in place in the market.

1.AJ-HPX3700 Cinema Workflow (Uncompressed Recording)

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Off-line Editing

Preparation

(Metadata Upload)

Laptop PC with P2 viewer software
(Windows)

SD/SDHC Card

Video Encoder Card

(option)

AJ-YAX800G

HD SDI

HD SDI

AJ-HPX3700
AJ-HPX2700

BT-LH900A

P2 Card

P2 Card

Reuse

Acquisition

Preview, Copy and

Media Conversion

Final (On-line) Editing

HD SDI

HD-D5 VTR

Package

USB2.0

USB2.0

Portable HDD Portable HDD

AJ-PCD20

USB2.0

HD Master Monitor

AJ-HPM100 with
AVC-Intra (option)

SD/SDHC Card

P2 card

Project Data

(

Low Res)

& Script

Off-line Non-linear Editor*

Non-linear Editor
(compatible with P2 HD and AVC-Intra)*

P2 Contents File

(AVC-Intra 100

)

Proxy AV

(

mp4)

P2 Contents File

(AVC-Intra 100

)

*Please refer to the latest P2 Compatibility Table at
<https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/p2comp/index.html>.

Breakout Box

P2 Card (AVC-Intra/P2 File)

Reuse

HD-D5 VTR

Package

HD SDI

HD Master Monitor

AJ-HPX3700
AJ-HPX2700

BD Drive

BD-R

(AVC-Intra/P2 File)

Backup (DVCPRO HD/P2 File)

Color Grading,

Reference DPX,

Offline project data,

EDL etc.

Main data (AVC-Intra)

File transfer

(DPX File)

Removable HDD

(AVC-Intra/P2 File)

eS ATA

USB2.0

IEEE 1394b

Server

LTO4 etc.

Editing & finishing system

Editing & finishing system

Color Grading
System

Film Recorder

Film

Ethernet

AJ-RC10G

Remote Control Unit

Mac Pro/P2 CMS

Mac Pro / P2 CMS

1. Acquisition

2. Contents Management
/Off-line Editing

6. HDOutput3. DPX Transcode

4. DI Process 5. Film Output

Video Conversion

<2:3 Pull-down>

<1080i Conversion>

Color Grading Film Recording24p editing & processing

Contents

Management

Off-line
Editing

Metadata

Editing

Media conversion

Images can be Output as DPX Files,

Color Grading Instruction

Gamma Conversion

<10bit log

Telecine-look>

DPX Conversion

<AVC-Intra Uncompressed>

<FILM-REC 10bit log>

2. Cinema Production Workflow (P2 Card Recording)

3. Workflow for 1080/59.94i Broadcasting

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

AJ-MC900G
Microphone Kit

AJ-HVF21G

2.0" HD EVF

Anton/Bauer
Ultra Light

SHAN-TM700
Tripod Adapter

SHAN-RC700*

1

Rain Cover*

1

Shoulder StrapAJ-SC900

Soft Carrying Case*

1

2/3" HD Lens

AJ-HPX3700
AJ-HPX2700

Standard Accessories

UniSlot®
Wireless
Mic Receiver

AJ-GPS910G
GPS Unit

AJ-YAX800G
Proxy Video Encoder

10-pin Remote Cable

BNC cable (HD-SDI)

BT-CS80G
VF Cable

IEEE 1394 cable*

3

Anton/Bauer
Gold Mount Platea

Anton/Bauer Batteries System

AJ-RC10G
Remote Control Unit

BT-LH900A*

2

8.4" LCD Monitor

BT-LH80WU*

2

7.9" LCD Monitor

Fire Store FS-100*

3

Portable DTE Recorder

DC Cable (XLR)

SD Memory Card

AC Adapter

AJ-YA350AG
HD/SD SDI Input Board

Tripod

*1:

Not available in some areas.
*2: Mounting bracket is required to mount on a Camera-Recorder.
*3: AJ-HPX2700 only

AJ-HVF21G

2" HD EVF

59.94Hz/50Hz

switchable

HA22x7.8BERM-M58
HA22x7.8BERD-S58
HA16x6.3BERM-M58
HA16x6.3BERD-S58

FUJINON 2/3" LENS
compatible with CAC

HJ22ex7.6B IASE
HJ17ex7.6B IASE

CANON 2/3" LENS
compatible with CAC

AJ-RC10G

RCU (Remote Control Unit) with 10m remote

control cable

*When using with AJ-HPX3700/AJ-HPX2700, the software
of the AJ-RC10G need to be updated to version 1.11 or

upper. Please see the details on our web at <https://eww.
pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm>.

AJ-C10050G

Remote Control cable (50m)

AJ-GPS910G

GPS Unit

SHAN-TM700

Tripod Adapter

AJ-P2C016RG
AJ-P2C032RG

P2 card

SD/SDHC memory card

BT-LH900A

8.4" HD/SD
LCD monitor

BT-LH80WU

7.9"Wide HD/SD

LCD monitor

BT-CS80G

VF Cable

(Viewfinder Cable,
DC Cable)

Anton/Bauer
Battery System

AJ-SC900

Soft Carrying Case

*Not available in some areas.

AJ-MC900G

Stereo Microphone

AJ-YAX800G

Proxy Video Encoder

SHAN-RC700

Rain Cover

*Not available in some areas.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specification

AJ-HPX3700 AJ-HPX2700

Power Supply DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)
Power Consumption 42 W 38 W
Temperature Operating Temperature : 0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F) Keeping Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85 % (relative humidity)
Operating Time approx. 120 min. (when using DIONIC90 battery)
Weight approx. 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs, main unit only, excluding VF)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 137 mm x 209 mm x 318 mm (5-7/16" x 8-1/4" x 12-9/16", excluding handle and option slot cover)

Camera Section

CCD Elements CCD x 3 (2/3 inch interline transfer type, 2,200,000 pixel) CCD x 3 (2/3 inch interline transfer type, 1,000,000 pixel)
Video Format RGB 3CCD
Total Picture Elements 2010 (H) x 1120 (V) 1370 (H) x 744 (V)
Effective Picture Elements 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) 1280 (H) x 720 (V)
Optical Filters CC: 3200 K, 4300 K, 5600 K, 1/2 ND ND: CLEAR, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND
Quantizing 14 bits

Horizontal Drive Frequncy 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz/23.98 Hz) , 74.25 MHz (50 Hz/24 Hz) 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) , 74.25 MHz (50 Hz, 60 Hz)
Sampling Frequncy 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz/23.98 Hz) , 74.25 MHz (50 Hz/24 Hz) 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) , 74.25 MHz (50 Hz, 60 Hz)
Digital Signal Process 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz/23.98 Hz) , 74.25 MHz (50 Hz/24 Hz) 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) , 74.25 MHz (50 Hz, 60 Hz)
Programmable Gain –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +15 dB, +18 dB, +21 dB, +24 dB, +27 dB, +30 dB

VFR 1 to 30 fps (1080/59.94i) ,1 to 25 fps (1080/50p) 1 to 60 fps (720/59.94p, 720/60p), 1 to 50 fps (720/50p)

Shutter Speed

Syncro Scan Sutter

Lens Mount 2/3 inch bayonet mount

Optical System F1.4 Prizm
Sensitivity F10 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9 % reflect, 1080/59.94i)

Minimum Luminance 2.48 lx (F 1.4, +30 dB) 0.042 lx (F 1.4, +30 dB, VFR=1 FRAME) 1.24 lx (F 1.4, +30 dB) 0.021 lx (F 1.4, +30 dB, VFR=1 FRAME)
Video S/N 54 dB (standard)
Registration Less than 0.03 % (whole zone, without lens distortion)

Memory Card Recorder Section

Recording Format AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD Format switchable

Recording Video Signal 48 kHz/16 bits, 4CH

Recording Media P2 card

Recording Playback Time*

Digital Video
Sampling HD Frequncy Y: 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) /74.25 MHz (50 Hz) , P

Quantizing AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: 10 bits, DVCPRO HD: 8 bits
Video Compression AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile, DVCPRO HD: DV-Bassed Comperssion (SMPTE370M)

Digital Audio

Quantizing 16 bits
Frequncy Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (reference level)
Dynamic Range More than 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD)

Distortion Within 0.1 % (1 kHz, reference level)
Headroom 18 dB/20 dB selectable

Input and Output

GENLOCK IN BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω, (switchable to VIDEO IN or Return Video)

MONITOR OUT

HD SDI A OUT

HD SDI B OUT

TC IN BNC x 1, 0.5Vp-p to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
TC OUT BNC x 1, low-impedance, 2.0 Vp-p±0.5 Vp-p

DVCPRO —

AUDIO IN

MIC IN XLR 5 pin x 1, –50 dBu/–40 dBu selectable , Phantom +48 V (ON/OFF)

WIRELESS IN 25 pin, D-SUB, –40 dBu
AUDIO OUT XLR 5 pin x 1 (CH1/CH2) , –3 dBu/0 dBu/+4 dBu selectable , balanced, low-impedance
PHONES OUT Stereo Mini Jack x 2

DC IN XLR 4 pin x 1, DC12 V (11 V to 17 V)
DC OUT 4 pin, DC 12 V (11 V to 17 V) , Max.1.5A

LENS 12 pin
EVF 20 pin
RCU 10 pin for AJ-RC10G
GPS 6 pin for AJ-GPS910G
USB (2.0) USB: 2.0, HOST: 4 pin Type-A , DEVICE: 4 pin Type-B

Monitor and Other packages

LCD Monitor 3.5 inches, LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels

Supplied Accessories Shoulder strap, Front audio volume knob (with screw), software CD-ROM

*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.

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1/50 (50 Hz) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 (59.94 Hz) sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., HALF
180 deg, 172.8 deg, 144 deg, 120 deg, 90 deg, 45 deg

1/61.7 sec. to 1/7200 sec. (1080/59.94i)
1/30.9 sec. to 1/3600 sec. (1080/29.97p)
1/24.7 sec. to 1/2880 sec. (1080/23.98p (A) )
1/51.4 sec. to 1/6000 sec. (1080/50i)
1/25.7 sec. to 1/3000 sec. (1080/25p)

approx. 32 min. (when using 32GB P2card AJ-P2C032RG,
AVC-Intra 100 codec, recording in 1080/59.94p)

B/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) /37.125 MHz (50 Hz)

BNC x1 (switchable to VBS/HD SDI) , VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
HD SDI: 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω (SMPTE292M/299M standards)

BNC x1, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω (SMPTE292M/299M/372M/352M standards) ,
with HD SDI B Dual Link

BNC x1, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω (SMPTE292M/299M/372M/352M standards) ,
with HD SDI A Dual Link

XLR 3 pin x 2 (CH1/CH2) , LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V switchable, LINE: –3 dBu /0 dBu /+4 dBu selectable
MIC : –60 dBu/–50 dBu selectable , MIC+48 V: Phantom +48 V, –60 dBu/–50 dBu selectable

1/61.7 sec. to 1/7200 sec. (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p)
1/30.9 sec. to 1/3600 sec. (1080/29.97p, 720/29.97p)
1/24.7 sec. to 1/2880 sec. (1080/23.98p (A) , 1080/24p, 720/23.98p)
1/51.4 sec. to 1/6000 sec. (1080/50i, 720/50p)
1/25.7 sec. to 1/3000 sec. (1080/25p, 720/50p)

48 kHz/16 bits, 4CH (AVC-Intra/DVCPRO HD)

48.048 kHz/16 bits, 4CH (720/60p only)

approx. 32 min. (when using 32GB P2card AJ-P2C032RG,
AVC-Intra 100 codec, recording in 1080/59.94p or 720/59.94p)

BNC x1 (switchable to VBS/HD SDI) , VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
HD SDI: 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω (SMPTE292M/296M standards)

BNC x 1, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω (SMPTE292M/296M standards)

BNC x 1, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω (SMPTE292M/296M standards)

6 pin (Output) , Transfer Speed: 400/200/100Mbps (selectable),
Transfer Data: IEEE 1394-1995/1394a-2000, IEC61883-1,2,
SPMTE396M standards, Control Command: AV/C Command Set standards

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/index.html

Please refer to the latest Non-linear Compatibilty Information,

P2 Support and Downlord and Service Information, etc. at panasonic web site.

Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC

Mounting and Transferring Files

The PC must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to recognize, copy and transfer P2 files. This driver is also necessary when using the PC card slot and when handling P2 files
stored on a hard-disk device, such as P2 store. The included P2 driver is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Mac OSX. For other operating requirements, refer to
the P2 installation manual. The P2 driver and the P2 installation manual can be downloaded free from a Panasonic website. Visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ and click "P2 Support
and Download."

Preview and Nonlinear Editing

The PC must be installed with the P2 Viewer software for Windows PC, P2 CMS, or P2-compatible editing software available from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Grass Valley, or Matrox in order to
preview P2 files. Note that the specified operating requirements must be met to operate these applications. For playing and editing HD video clips, the PC or Mac must meet additional
operating requirements.
For software download or other information, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ and click "P2 Support and Download" or "Nonlinear Compatibility Information."
For the operating requirements of other editing software, visit the website of the relevant software manufacturer.

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• Canopus, EDIUS are registered trademarks of Thomson Canopus Co., Ltd..• Intel, Celeron, Pentium, Core and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other
countries. • UniSlot(R) is a trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki Co., Ltd. • FOCUS and FireStore are registered trademarks of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc..

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