Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX600 Overview Manual

AG-HPX600

Memory Card Camera Recorder “P2 cam”

upgradable

High Performance, Expandable and Future Proof

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Compact, Lightweight,

High-Sensitivity Camera Recorder

with Excellent Expandability and a

Future Proof Design

This new concept P2 cam combines high cost-performance, easy operation,
expandable functions, and a future proof design to meet needs in a wide range of
uses, from image production to broadcasting. A 2/3-type shoulder-type model,
it accommodates a variety of interchangeable lenses. And its compact body
provides superb mobility with the industry’s lowest weight*

2.8 kg (6.2 lb) for the main unit. Its newly developed MOS sensor attains high
F12 sensitivity (at 59.94 Hz) and low noise with an S/N of 59 dB (standard).
Multi HD/SD codecs, including AVC-Intra100/50, are equipped. In addition to
these basic specifications, a wide range of functions are available as options, such
as networking functions, uplink device support, and a Variable Frame Rate (VFR).
This enables low-cost system support for numerous and diverse applications.
The AG-HPX600 also supports new P2HD technologies such as the AVC-ULTRA
family of codecs*
P2 cam to transition smoothly to the next generation of video systems.

*1: For a 2/3-type shoulder-type HD camera recorder (as of April 2013).
*2: Scheduled for future release as a paid option, not all AVC-ULTRA formats will be supported.
*3: For the latest firmware, see “Service and Support” on the Panasonic web site (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/).

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and microP2 cards.*3 These and other features will allow the

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of approximately

Expandability

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Networking

Proxy Recording

LAN Wi-fi/Ethernet

Playlist Editing

Performance

Small and Lightweight

High Sensitivity and

High S/N Ratio

AVC-Intra Recording

Variable Frame Rate

Future Proof

AVC-ULTRA Codec

microP2 Card

Live

Transmission

Mobile Uplink

Solution

Cinema

Production

24PsF Output

Expandability – Optional Function Expansion

Proxy and Networking Options

Low-rate proxy files (Quick Time/H.264)*4
with high resolution and superb sound
quality are supported. This allows a PC, a
Mac, a tablet, or a smartphone*
used for previewing, metadata input,
network transfers and even simple

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editing,*

for a cloud-based workflow that

maximizes IT potential.

Optional Uplink Device Support

Portable uplink solutions are supported.
The status, settings, and bandwidth
condition for the LiveU LU40 Series*
be displayed on the camera viewfinder,
and uplink start/stop can be operated. This
allows the camera operator to handle live
relays comfortably and securely.

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to be

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can

Optional VFR and 24PsF Production

Quick/slow-motion recording is provided
by the use of a variable frame rate (frame
dropping/high-speed shooting). Recording
modes of 24p/30p/over 60p can be
simultaneously selected, with 24 PsF
output from SDI OUT to meet diverse
image production needs.

Future Proof – Upgrades for Future Enhancement

AVC-ULTRA and microP2 card

The AG-HPX600 can be upgraded, for a fee,
to accommodate the new P2 AVC-ULTRA

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and new microP2 recording media.

codec*
These future options provide more efficient,
higher-quality recording, greater
compactness, lighter weight, and more
economical media. And they prepare you
for the time when P2 moves forward to
meet the broadcast and image production
needs of the next generation.

*4: Proxy data cannot be recorded when using the Loop Rec or Interval Rec function. Proxy data is low-resolution
video and audio data with time code, metadata, and other management data in a file format. The use of DCF
Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc. *5: For the latest information, see "Service and Support" on
the Panasonic web site (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/). *6: The supported functions vary depending on the
optional configuration. See page 5 for details. *7: The LiveU LU40 Series is not included in the option. *8: Not all
AVC-ULTRA formats will be supported.