Panasonic AGHVX200APS, P2HD AG-HVX200A Installation Manual
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A powerful 13x zoom lens with a wider, 30mm angle of view (35mm equivalent),
and a new progressive CCD greatly improves S/N ratio and lowers smear.
The AG-HVX200A —
P2 HD Camcorder for a Wide Range of Video Productions.
Panasonic's handheld P2 HD camcorders are packed with advanced video technologies. The AG-HVX200 is widely
praised as a revolutionary professional production tool for an array of applications, from filmmaking through
broadcasting.
The P2 card's excellent mobility, reliability and instant playback ability were proven in demanding applications in the
field, from the one-chance-to-capture-it pressure of the Olympic Games to the extreme weather of the Iditarod in
Alaska. Features like the DVCPRO HD codec's high image quality, variable frame rate recording — the first ever in a
handheld camcorder — and the HD/SD multi-format with built-in DV tape drive were appreciated by video creators
everywhere. The original AG-HVX200 continues to provide new solutions to the production of movies, documentaries,
short movie features, and more.
Now, the P2 handheld camera takes another step forward. The new AG-HVX200A with its newly-developed CCD
raises the signal to noise performance while enhancing the low-light performance of the camera as well.
Coupled with a new 30mm wide-angle zoom lens, this new version of the HVX200 addresses even more applications
and meets the needs of user with more critical needs.
Iditarod - Sled dog race in Alaska
News gathering in Antarctica
The Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy
Producing a movie in Japan
Producing a documentary in Polynesia
Producing "Paths to Civilization" in China
Designed Leica Dicomar 13x Zoom Lens System
for HD Applications
The Leica Dicomar® HD Lens
Developed specifically for HD recording, this lens system features a
large 82-mm (diameter) filter along with 15 lens elements in 11 groups,
including three aspherical lenses.
The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica optical technology and
know-how throughout. The use of low-dispersion glass reduces color
aberration and increases resolution, while a multi-coating process
minimizes flare and ghosting. This results in sharp, crisp, beautifully
rendered images with delicate nuances and exceptional shading.
*Leica and Dicomar are registered trademarks of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
Wider-Angle 13x Zoom Lens
The powerful 13x zoom lens, specially designed for HD recording, has
a wide 30mm angle of view (35mm equivalent). The new lens, which is
based on Panasonic's acclaimed wide-angle lens design, covers most
shooting situations without requiring a wide-angle conversion lens. Its
minimum object distance (MOD) of about 1.9 ft (0.6 meter) at the
telephoto setting helps to maximize the handheld camcorder's
inherent mobility.
The same cam-driven zoom ring that was so popular in previous
models ensures accurate zooming.
OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
Panasonic's advanced OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) dramatically
reduces the blurring caused by hand-held camera work. Optical
processing with an automatic correction function helps assure
consistently clear, sharp images.
New Progressive CCD and DSP
Achieve Higher Sensitivity and Image Quality
New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise
and Smear
The new 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive
CCD on the AG-HVX200A further raises
image quality. It combines a
significantly improved S/N ratio and
better low light performance than
previous models. Backed by a
high-performance digital signal
processor, the CCD brings higher
quality to HD images to meet the demands of broadcasters and
high-end video producers.
DSP with 14-bit A/D Conversion and 19-bit Processing
The AG-HVX200A's developed digital
signal processor for 1080/60p video
signals uses 14-bit A/D conversion and
19-bit inner processing to attain
unprecedented accuracy. While the
camera does not record 1080/60p, it is
from this capture that all other signals
are made. The DSP performs a variety
of adjustments, including eight types of
gamma settings, for each of the R, G and B channels. It also converts
the signals to HD or SD format. With a performance equivalent to the
processors used in many higher-end HD cameras, this new DSP helps
the AG-HVX200A deliver beautiful images in all video formats.
Aspherical Lens
Optical Image Stabilizer
True High Definition
IMAGE QUALITY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
Angle of view with the AG-HVX200
at the wide-angle setting (32.5 mm)
Angle of view with the AG-HVX200A
at the wide-angle setting (30.3 mm)
High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/60p Scan
Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down
conversion all start with the 1080p/60 scan. That initial 1080p Native
Progressive Scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible
at this level of camera. Keep in mind that the camera does not record
this signal but uses it as a basis for all capture. The result is an HD or
SD recording with a level of image quality that electronically
processed scans cannot match.
DVCPRO HD: The Image and Sound Quality Broadcasters
Demand Supports Multi-Codec Recording
The Superb Images and Sound of DVCPRO HD Codec
Using the DVCPRO HD codec
recording system, the
AG-HVX200A records HD video
with outstanding image and audio
quality onto a P2 card in file
format. This codec, thanks to a
low compression ratio at a video
bit rate of 100 Mbps (1080/59.94i,
720/59.94p) and the easy-to-edit
intraframe compression system, is
suitable for recording fast-moving subjects with no motion artifacts
other than motion blur. The 4:2:2 sampling rate minimizes jaggies at
chroma edges and is advantageous in image compositing and motion
tracking. Sound quality is excellent too, thanks to DVCPRO HD's
uncompressed 16-bit, 4-channel digital audio recording capability.
HD/SD Multi-Format Recording
The AG-HVX200A can record onto a P2 card in 1080/24p*1, 1080/60i
or 720/60p HD, and it's compatible with the SD (480i) format currently
used in television production. The multi-codec system allows you to
record in DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV*
2
where ever you
need to go based on your client needs.
*1: In 1080/24p, Images are recorded in 60i by 2:3 pull-down.
*2: The P2 card can be used for recording video in any codec. Mini DV tape can record video
in the DV format. Both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios are supported in SD, 16:9 only in HD.
DVCPRO HD in Turin Olympics
Recording Video Format *
1
Cordec Media Rec. Time *
3
HD
1080/60i
DVCPRO HD
P2 card
64 minutes
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
160 minutes
720/30pN (Native) *
2
128 minutes
SD
480/60i
DVCPRO50 128 minutes
480/24p (over 60i)
480/24pA (over 60i)
480/30p (over 60i)
480/60i
DVCPRO/DV 256 minutes
480/24p (over 60i)
480/24pA (over 60i)
480/30p (over 60i)
480/60i
DV mini-DV Tape 63 minutes
480/24p (over 60i)
480/24pA (over 60i)
480/30p (over 60i)
*1: 24p=23.98p, 30p=29.97p, 60p=59.94p and 60i=59.94i
*2:IntheNativemode,AG-HVX200Arecordonlyactiveframes.
*3: P2:usingtwo32GB P2cards.(halfwithasinglecard)
DV:usingaAY-DVM63mini-DVtape
Video format and codec supported by AG-HVX200A
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