Panasonic DVCPRO P2 Series User Manual

DVCPRO P2 SERIES  
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The New Workflows of News —  
Bringing Greater Reliability to News  
Acquisition: The P2 card  
The P2 card far surpasses videotape and discs  
in reliability. It withstands shock up to 1,500 G  
and vibration up to 15 G, operates in  
temperatures from –20 to 60°C, and can be  
stored in temperatures from –40 to 80°C. The P2  
lets you work in the harshest news gathering  
environments in the world. And a card can be  
rewritten repeatedly, with no degradation and no  
drop-outs. With the P2 card's rewritability, you  
don't have to carry as much gear to acquire the  
news. This means greater mobility in the field,  
with less equipment and a smaller crew.  
News Gathering Solutions: The P2 cam  
Because the P2 camera-recorders have no drive  
mechanism, they provide reliable recording even  
when subjected to shock and vibration. Mobility  
is outstanding. The full-size P2 cams have five  
cards slots and offer seamless, continuous  
recording over all five. Cards load and unload  
quickly. A hot-swap function lets you replace  
cards on the fly. A built-in colour LCD monitor  
displays thumbnails of recorded clips. The P2  
cams also offer proxy data recording, voice  
memo capability, and shot markers.  
AJ-SPC700 is cost-affordable, and have the  
lowest power consumption in its class.  
P2 handheld — Innovative Camera-Recprder  
The new AG-HVX200 handheld camera-recorder  
takes P2 mobility a step further. The first P2 unit  
to offer DVCPRO HD/SD multi-format recording,  
this handheld is a high-end, affordable solution  
to everything from news gathering to contents  
production.  
The 'P2 store' and 'P2 mobile' Bring Greater  
Ease and Efficiency to Field Work  
Equipped with a P2 slot and hard disk drive, the  
portable AJ-PCS060G P2 store lets you copy a  
recorded P2 card right in the field and re-  
initialise it for immediate re-use. You get  
extended recording time using only a few P2  
SD Memory Card  
Proxy  
Proxy  
cards. Also, you can insert a P2 card directly  
Pocket PC  
for Proxy Viewing  
into the card slot of a notebook PC and view  
Video/Audio  
data on the PC screen or transfer it over a  
P2 cam  
network.* You can also insert a P2 card into a  
Camera-Recorder  
compatible mobile nonlinear editor for editing  
and production right on the card itself.  
PA2J-mHPoMb1i0l0e  
P2 card  
Video/Audio  
and Proxy  
The P2 mobile, now under development, is a  
portable recorder that will speed up the entire  
workflow, from viewing and editing (playlist  
creation) to on-air transmission.  
Mobile Non-Linear Editor  
(P2 compatible)  
Recorder  
P2 handheld  
* The P2 card driver (standard equipped) must be installed.  
The P2 card driver operates under Windows XP, Windows 2000,  
and Mac OS X.  
Camera-Recorder  
P2 store  
HDD Unit  
1. Acquisition  
2. Field Editing/Viewing  
3. Transmission  
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ING: IT-based News Gathering  
Random Access Playback and Nonlinear Editing:  
The P2 deck  
The P2 Series provides super-fast news  
transmission from mobile vans. This is thanks in part  
to the P2 deck, which features five P2 card slots and  
the same kind of jog & shuttle operation as a VTR.  
Simply view the thumbnails of the recorded clips on  
the front-panel Colour LCD Monitor, and use the jog  
dial to select the ones you want. The clips can be  
played back instantly for on-air playback.  
Its Playlist function lets you play the equivalent of  
100 events on a nonlinear editor, for quick post-  
acquisition program production and transmission.  
With a USB 2.0 cable, you also can connect the P2  
deck to a PC and use the deck as an external drive  
for a P2-compatible nonlinear editor.  
New P2 Drive for High-Speed PC/Mac Networks  
P2 provides unique high-speed, low-cost solutions  
in IT networks with nonlinear editors and servers.  
The new AJ-PCD20 P2 drive lets you use P2 cards  
in your desktop computer.* Or, using the P2 drive  
and a P2-compatible nonlinear editor, you can edit  
recorded files as video clips right on the P2 card  
itself. There is no need for digitising. The new P2  
drive, which offers an IEEE 1394b interface as well  
as a USB2.0 interface, brings even greater speed to  
data transfer with either a Windows PC or a Mac.  
* The P2 card driver (standard equipped) must be installed.  
The P2 card driver operates under Windows XP, Windows 2000,  
and Mac OS X.  
New P2 HD Series Continues to Evolve  
The new P2 HD series offers full high-definition  
capabilities. In addition to the AG-HVX200 handheld  
camera-recorder now available, Panasonic will  
introduce a steady stream of new P2 HD products,  
including an HD-compatible P2 cam and P2 mobile.  
In each of these products, the HD/SD multi-codec  
will allow smooth migration from all previous  
DVCPRO systems. There are also plans to support  
the new AVC-Intra (H.264 compliant) codec*. As it  
continues to advance, the new P2 HD series is  
bringing to HD the outstanding reliability, speed and  
IT compatibility that make P2 such a revolutionary  
On-Air  
development.  
* Requires optional equipment. The AG-HVX200 does not support  
PC  
the AVC-Intra (H.264 compliant) codec.  
On-Air Server  
Material Server  
P2 drive  
P2 deck  
EtherNet  
Recorder  
Data  
Archive  
Data  
Tape  
Library  
System  
P2 card  
PC  
4. Network  
5. Desktop Editing  
6. On-Air/Archive  
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card  
P2 card Line-up Expands with New 8GB Capacity  
AJ-P2C008HG  
AJ-P2C004HG  
H-Series 8GB Memory card  
H-Series 4GB Memory card  
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30,000 times insert/removal  
connector reliability  
Write protect Memo space  
switch  
Aluminum  
Card serial Number  
Bar code  
diecast case  
slashing media expenses while also minimizing impact on the  
environment. To help manage this reuse, a serial number is printed on a  
bar code on each P2 card. This makes it easier to identify and track  
cards when they're in a PC or checked into or out of inventory. P2  
cards also have a write protect switch that prevents accidental  
data deletion.  
Innovative PC Card Media for Professionals  
P2, which stands for Professional Plug-in, is a compact solid-state  
memory card designed for professional AV use. Compliant with PC  
Card standards (Type II), the P2 card plugs directly into the card slot of  
a laptop PC.* AV data on the card mounts instantly, with each cut as  
MXF and metadata file. The data can be used immediately – no  
digitizing necessary - for nonlinear editing, or it can be transferred over  
a network.  
Reliable in the Face of Shock  
and Temperature Change  
*The P2 card driver (standard equipped) must be installed.  
The super-slim P2 card weighs only about 45 grams. Yet it's anything  
but fragile. These rugged cards provide the superb reliability only a  
memory card can provide and are suitable for news gathering in even  
the harshest environments. Despite their compact size, P2 cards  
withstand shock up to 1,500 G and vibration up to 15 G, operate in  
temperatures from 20 to 60°C, and can be stored in temperatures  
from 40 to 80°C. In durability too, the P2 card goes well beyond  
ordinary PC cards. Its connector, portion, for example, is specially  
designed for professional use and has passed insertion/removal tests  
of more than 30,000 cycles.  
The P2 card driver operates under Windows XP and Windows 2000.  
Super-Compact Cards with Large Capacity  
and High Speed  
In developing the P2 card, Panasonic applied some of the same  
technology that proved so successful in the SD Memory card.*1  
Basically, four SD Memory cards are packaged together to create a  
single P2 card. This gives the P2 card four times the capacity and four  
times the transfer speed of a single SD Memory card.  
Now the P2 line-up is growing. The new AJ-P2C008HG is an 8GB-  
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capacity card* that extends DVCPRO or DV recording time to 32  
SD/HD Migration with the DVCPRO Family  
minutes. And this 8GB P2 card supports 8 minutes DVCPRO HD  
recording. The P2 far surpasses all other AV media in transfer speed,  
too. The AJ-P2C004HG and AJ-P2C008HG transfers data at up to 640  
Mbps*3, which can greatly speed up production processes.  
P2 cards can record in DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and DV. And they can  
be used with current equipment of those formats, so you can transition  
easily from tape to solid-state cards. The H-Series P2 cards also  
support DVCPRO HD recording with the new AG-HVX200 HD P2  
handheld camera-recorder. A new 8GB card has also been added to  
the P2 line-up. P2 offers the seamless SD/HD migration path that  
distinguishes the DVCPRO family, and it supports the IT-based news  
gathering concept that promises to revolutionize the industry.  
Repeatedly Reusable  
Solid state memory has the unique advantage of being rewritable, over  
and over again, in part because it is a non-contact media and requires  
no rotation. You can use the same P2 card again and again for years –  
P2 card Roadmap  
P2 card Recording Time Reference  
Approx. Recording Time  
Model  
Number  
Capacity  
64 GB  
Indication*2  
DVCPRO/DV DVCPRO 50 DVCPROHD DVCPROHD  
(Audio 2ch)  
(Audio 4ch)  
(1080/50i)  
(720/25p)  
32 GB  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C008HG  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 min.  
8 min.  
4 min.  
8min.  
16 GB  
8 GB  
4 GB  
32 min.  
16 min.  
8 min.  
16 min.  
*1 SD Memory card has quickly become the world's standard media for compact, portable,  
high-capacity storage. New SD Memory cards are being developed every year with double  
the capacity of previous cards; development of a 32-GB card is just a few years away. More  
than 700 of the world's leading companies now support SD Memory card, assuring  
significant economies from scale and competition. And as production volumes rise, prices  
will continue to fall. *2 Total card capacity includes space for data management such as  
system data, therefore, actual usable area is less than capacity indicated on the card.  
*3 This data transfer speed is theoretical value. An actual data transfer speed varies  
according to operating condition and devices.  
2004 2005 2006 2007  
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cam  
Cost-efficient P2 Cam with Outstanding  
Mobility and Low Power Consumption  
AJ-SPC700  
MEMORY CARD CAMERA-RECORDER (P2 cam)  
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The AJ-SPC700 makes it even easier to start P2, with excellent cost performance and low power consumption.  
P2 Card Offers Outstanding Mobility and Reliability  
2/3" IT 3CCD Imaging System  
for Wide-Screen Images  
The solid-state P2 card records and plays back without requiring a  
mechanism like that found in conventional tape or disc systems. This  
gives the P2 cam exceptional impact and vibration resistance, and  
makes it the ideal choice for reliable recording in harsh conditions.  
Use of the reliable, cost-effective 2/3" IT 3CCD imaging system gives  
the AJ-SPC700 full broadcast-level performance, with low smear, 750-  
line resolution, and an S/N ratio of 62 dB.  
The AJ-SPC700 switches easily from 4:3 to 16:9 for wide-screen  
recording.  
Low Power Consumption (17 W)  
Because the P2 cam does not have a drive mechanism, and thanks to  
use of a newly developed digital signal processor, power consumption  
is only 17 W* during recording. This also helps boost mobility and  
Newly Developed Gamma Curve for News  
The gamma functions featured in Panasonic VariCam models have  
earned wide acclaim. Now Panasonic has developed a new gamma  
curve for the P2 cam: news gamma. This new function, offered in  
addition to conventional video gamma, helps to preserve important  
image data by suppressing over-saturation in highlight areas during  
sudden changes in contrast.  
reliability.  
*without option,LCD monitor off.  
Instant Rec Start — Another Memory Card Advantage  
Thanks to the solid-state memory, recording response is much faster  
than with tape or disc recorders. You can begin recording an instant  
after powering up, making it possible to capture unexpected events  
that other systems miss. You won't worry about missing the shot.  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV Switchable  
The versatile P2 cam can record in high-quality 4:2:2, 50Mbps  
DVCPRO 50; 25Mbps DVCPRO and DV. A single 4GB* P2 card holds  
up to 16 minutes of DVCPRO/DV data or 8 minutes of DVCPRO 50  
data. Using the P2 cam's five slots and hot-swapping function, you get  
virtually unlimited continuous recording.  
Next-Generation Recording Functions  
The AJ-SPC700 has slots for five P2 cards and lets you record  
continuously onto all five in sequence. It also provides several entirely  
new recording functions that are possible only with memory cards.  
• Data protection: The P2 card records only onto blank spaces, so  
there's no danger of accidental writing over data.*  
*Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data, therefore,  
actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card.  
Hot-swap recording: 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.  
Clip Thumbnail Function  
Thumbnails: The P2 cam automatically generates a thumbnail image  
for each clip. These can be used for nonlinear editing or by the P2  
cam itself.  
Loop recording: By loop recording onto a specified recording area,  
you can continue to record over a fixed area.  
Displaying thumbnails on the colour LCD monitor: You can view  
up to 12 thumbnails at once on the 3.5" colour LCD monitor on the  
P2 cam's side. Any of the corresponding clips can be accessed  
instantly.  
Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and  
subsequently record, up to 15 seconds of video and audio (in  
DVCPRO). 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.  
*It is possible, however, to delete data, or to lose data by re-formatting the card.  
Seamless playback of selected clips: Using the thumbnails, you  
can specify a number of clips for seamless playback or on-air  
broadcasting.  
*Seamless playback is not possible between clips recorded in different formats.  
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Voice Memo and Shot Marker  
Customized User Buttons and Menu  
If desired, to each clip you can add a simple OK/NG shot marker  
and a voice memo with an audio comment linked to the time code.  
You can do this either during or after recording to support post-  
recording processing.  
Three user buttons are provided. Assign a function to each, and then  
you can select those functions with pushbutton ease. You can also  
customize the on-screen menu with the items you use most often, then  
display them by simply pressing a button.  
Proxy Data Recording*  
Auto Tracking White Balance  
Mount an AJ-YAX800G Proxy Encode Card into the option card slot or  
5th slot of the P2 card slots, and the AJ-SPC700 records MPEG4  
proxy (low-resolution) data useful for news flash or other studio  
news system use onto the card along with the full-resolution data.  
You can select either of 1.5Mbps quality, 768kbps quality, or 192kbps  
quality. Proxy data can also be recorded onto an SD Memory Card  
mounted in the slot provided, for easy viewing on a laptop PC. The  
encode card, available as an option, lets you upgrade as future image  
encode systems evolve.  
White balance is automatically adjusted, in real time, as the lighting  
changes. This makes it easy to get natural colour even when shooting  
scenes under difficult lighting conditions.  
Connects to a PC via USB2.0 or IEEE 1394  
The AJ-SPC700 comes equipped with a USB2.0 interface, and you can  
add an IEEE 1394 interface by mounting the optional AJ-YAD800G  
board. When the P2 cam is connected to a PC, you can use its card  
slot as an external device for the PC ideal for nonlinear editing in the  
field or transmitting data.  
Proxy Encode Card  
(option, AJ-YAX800)  
USB 2.0  
PC Editing  
DVCPRO  
P2 cam  
Non-Linear Editor  
(P2 compatible)  
P2 card  
P2 cam  
Proxy  
USB Connection with P2 cam and NLE  
LAN/Internet  
Enhanced Functions and Specifications  
Proxy  
SD Memory Card  
The electronic shutter has speeds of 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,  
1/500,1/1000, and 1/2000 sec, plus synchro-scan capability(1/50.4  
to 1/248 sec)  
Pocket PC for Proxy Viewing  
Browse Server  
Simple Viewing in the Field  
Quick Copy to Browse System  
4-position optical filter  
*Proxy data is AV data with low-resolution MPEG4 video and audio containing time code,  
metadata, and other control information.  
Select from a variety of finder markers, or make your own.  
A zebra pattern can be displayed for contrast adjustment, Auto White  
Balance setting, and onto colour bar output.  
One touch of the mode check button displays the camera settings for  
easy confirmation.  
*Use of DCF Technologies under license from Multi-Format, Inc.  
Four User Scene Files  
Store specific camera settings in built-in memory, then retrieve them  
when needed for quick, easy setup. Four files with settings can be  
stored in the camera's memory. Files can also be copied onto an SD  
Memory Card, allowing storage of up to eight files.  
Built-in SMPTE/EBU time code generator/reader, with time code  
In/Out terminal  
Options That Add Versatility  
Slot for UniSlot* wireless audio receiver  
*UniSlot is a trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki Co., Ltd.  
AJ-EC3E Extension Control Unit (ECU)  
AJ-VF20WBE (2.0" wide) or AJ-VF15BE (1.5") viewfinder with rugged  
mount design  
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cam  
Full-Featured P2 Cam with High Sensitivity,  
Digital Super Gain and 25p Shooting  
AJ-SPX900/AJ-SPX800  
MEMORY CARD CAMERA-RECORDER (P2 cam)  
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Two Models -- Two Optical Filters to Choose From  
2x Digital Zoom  
These two models let you select either a one-wheel or two-wheel  
optical filter configuration to meet your needs.  
You can digitally enlarge the viewfinder image to twice the normal lens  
magnification, producing images four times the normal size.  
Progressive images retain their superior resolution even with zooming,  
and unlike when a lens extender is used brightness is not  
reduced. Ideal as both a shooting technique and focusing support.  
The two-wheel AJ-SPX900 gives you separate ND (CLEAR, 1/4 ND,  
1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) and CC (Cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) filters for  
detailed image control.  
The AJ-SPX800 features a simple, four-position (3200K, 5600K+1/8ND,  
5600K, 5600K+1/64ND) one-wheel ND/CC combination filter for quick,  
on-location adjustment.  
4-Channel Digital Audio (DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, DV)  
Record four channels of 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio in DVCPRO,  
DVCPRO 50 or DV. Each channel can be set to record from a mic, line,  
wireless receiver or other source.  
P2 Card Recording and a Multi-Card Slot  
Recording on memory cards gives you high reliability and instant  
response. The P2 cam's five slots allow continuous recording.  
Data protection: You cannot overwrite data unless you delete the file  
or re-format the card.  
Hot-swap: You can insert a new memory card while recording.  
Loop Rec: You can loop-record over a fixed area.  
AJ-SPX900 optical filter  
AJ-SPX800 optical filter  
Progressive CCD for High Sensitivity  
and High Image Quality  
Pre Rec: You can "go back" and record up to 15 seconds  
(for DVCPRO) that you otherwise would have missed.  
The AJ-SPX900/SPX800 feature a 2/3" 600,000-pixel 3CCD imaging  
system, plus progressive scanning capability and an F13 lens with high  
sensitivity. You can shoot in light as low as 0.01 lux* with minimal  
smear. With 750 lines of resolution and a 63-dB S/N, the  
AJ-SPX900/SPX800 meet virtually any recording need. And it's  
versatile, with menu-selectable 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.  
Clip Thumbnail Function  
Thumbnails: The P2 cam automatically generates a thumbnail image  
for each clip. These can be used for nonlinear editing or by the P2  
cam itself.  
Displaying thumbnails on the colour LCD monitor: You can view up to  
12 thumbnails at once on the 3.5" colour LCD monitor on the P2  
cam's side. Any of the corresponding clips can be accessed instantly.  
Seamless playback of selected clips: Using the thumbnails, you can  
specify a number of clips for seamless playback or on-air  
broadcasting.  
*At maximum gain (using digital super gain 5P mode plus 20 dB with the +48-dB gain  
setting).  
25p Progressive Cine-Like Shooting  
The frame rate can be switched between the normal 50i (50 fields/sec),  
and 25p (25 frames/sec)*. In 25p mode, a complete progressive scan  
image is produced for each frame. The cine-like gamma curve  
produces a tone similar to movie film, making the AJ-SPX900/SPX800  
ideal for producing documentaries, commercials, and music video clips  
*Seamless playback is not possible between clips recorded in different formats.  
Optional IEEE 1394 Interface  
Mounting an optional AJ-YAD800G board gives you an IEEE 1394  
digital interface, which lets you use the P2 cam card slot as an external  
PC device.  
or up-converting for HD.  
*Each records onto a card in the standard 50i TV format.  
Digital Super Gain (Cumulative Mode)  
The AJ-SPX900/SPX800 have a digital super gain function (in  
cumulative mode) that allows extra gain of +12 dB (at 12 fps) and +20  
dB (at 5 fps). Unlike conventional gain adjustment, digital super gain is  
virtually noise-free*, so picture quality remains outstanding. With high  
gain and digital super gain, the AJ-SPX900/SPX800 allow ultra-high-  
sensitive shooting at up to +68 dB.  
*At maximum gain (+68 dB) there may be a slight amount of noise.  
AJ-SPX900  
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Electronic shutter has speeds of 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,1/1000,  
and 1/2000 sec, plus synchro-scan capability (1/50.4 to 1/248 sec)  
Auto tracking white balance  
Proxy Data Recording*  
Mount an AJ-YAX800G Proxy Encode Card, and the AJ-SPX900 and  
AJ-SPX800 record MPEG4 proxy (low-resolution) data useful for  
news flash or other studio news system use onto the card along  
with the full-resolution data. The three levels of proxy video are  
available: 1.5Mbps, 768kbps or 192kbps. Proxy data can also be  
recorded onto an SD Memory Card mounted in the slot provided, for  
easy viewing on a laptop PC. The encode card, available as an option,  
lets you upgrade as future image encode systems evolve.  
Select from a variety of finder markers, or make your own  
A zebra pattern can be displayed for contrast, Auto White Balance,  
and onto colour bar output  
Mode check button displays camera settings  
Options that Add Versatility  
Built-in SMPTE/EBU time code generator/reader with time code  
In/Out terminal  
*Proxy data is AV data with low-resolution MPEG4 video and audio containing time code,  
metadata, and other control information.  
Slot for UniSlot* wireless audio receiver  
*UniSlot is a trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki Co., Ltd.  
AJ-EC3E Extension Control Unit (ECU)  
AJ-VF20WBE (2.0" wide) or AJ-VF15BE (1.5") viewfinder with rugged  
mount design  
*Use of DCF Technologies under license from Multi-Format, Inc.  
Supports GPS, SDI Output  
The AJ-GPS900G GPS unit lets the AJ-SPX900/SPX800 record real-  
time position data onto a memory card. Conforms to UMID  
standards.  
Adding an optional AJ-YA902AG SDI output board enables  
ITU-R BT.656-4 serial digital output with 4-channel embedded audio.  
Shooting Assist Functions  
The news gamma curve suppresses over-saturation in highlight areas  
Three user assignable buttons  
User menu function lets you create your own menu screens  
Up to 12 scene files 4 in the P2 cam, 8 in an SD Memory Card  
AJ-SPX800 Rear Connector Panel  
Comparison  
Recording Format  
Power Consumption  
CCD  
AJ-SPX900  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV  
24 W *1  
AJ-SPX800  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV  
24 W *1  
AJ-SPC700  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV  
17 W *1  
2/3" x3CCD, 16x9  
F13  
2/3" x3CCD, 16x9  
F13  
2/3" x3CCD, 16X9  
Sensitivity  
F11  
S/N  
63dB  
63dB  
62dB  
Shooting Mode  
Optical Filters  
50i/25p  
50i/25p  
50i  
2-wheel, ND 4-position, CC 4-position 1-wheel, 4-position (ND+CC)  
1-wheel, 4-position (ND+CC)  
A/D Process  
14 bit  
14 bit  
14 bit  
Colour Correction  
Gamma  
12-axis matrix  
12-axis matrix  
12-axis matrix  
Video/News/Cine-like  
Video/News/Cine-like  
Video/News  
Digital Super Gain  
X2 Digital Zoom  
P2 card Slot  
5 Slots  
5 Slots  
5 Slots  
Option Slot  
1 Slot  
1 Slot  
1 Slot  
Proxy Video (option )  
Shot Marker  
Voice Memo  
Pre Recording  
4CH  
4CH  
Loop Recording  
Interval Recording  
One-Shot Recording  
UMID Data Recording  
GPS Function (option )  
Colour LCD Monitor  
Clip Thumbnail  
Digital Audio  
2CH *2  
Stereo Mic  
Slot-in Wireless Mic  
Analogue Composite Output  
Analogue Composite Input Recording  
Audio Output  
2CH (XLR-5P)  
2CH (XLR-5P)  
1CH (XLR-3P)  
SDI Output (option )  
IEEE 1394 Input and Output (option)  
Genlock Input  
TC Input and Output  
USB2.0  
ECU  
DC Input  
DC Output  
Specifications are subject to change without notice. *1: without option, LCD monitor off. *2: Same audio recorded on CH1 and CH2 will be recorded on to CH3 and CH4.  
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deck  
Ideal for use in Existing Mobile Van and  
Studio Environments and Allows VTR-Like  
Nonlinear Editing  
AJ-SPD850  
MEMORY CARD RECORDER (P2 deck)  
(with optional DVD-RAM/R drive AJ-DVD850G)  
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the-spot playback with no time lags or other disruptions between cuts.  
This feature makes it possible to perform simple nonlinear editing, like  
with a VTR, using just the P2 deck (i.e., with no PC). Use the edited  
results just as they are in on-air broadcasts, and you have a quick, easy  
solution for news flash reporting and similar needs. If you add an  
optional DVD-RAM/R drive, you can copy your P2 data or save the  
playlist on the drive.  
Five P2 card Slots  
With its five PC card slots, the AJ-SPD850 lets you mount five P2 cards  
and play a continuous, extended clip recorded in sequence onto  
multiple cards. Using line input, you can also record a continuous,  
extended clip onto five P2 cards in sequence.  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV Switchable  
*Audio split editing and transition settings are not supported.  
Also, note that the AJ-SPD850 is not equipped with a  
function for producing DVD videos.  
The AJ-SPD850 records in 25Mbps DVCPRO; high-quality, 4:2:2,  
50Mbps DVCPRO 50; and DV. A single 4GB* P2 card holds up to 16  
minutes of DVCPRO/DV data or 8 minutes of DVCPRO 50 data. Using  
all five slots, you get about 80 minutes of continuous record or play in  
DVCPRO/DV, or 40 minutes in DVCPRO 50.  
Playback Only  
A
E
D
B
Selected Portion  
*Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data, therefore,  
actual usable area is less than capacity indicated on the card.  
IN OUT  
IN  
OUT  
A
B
C
P2 card 1  
IN  
OUT  
Four-Channel Digital Audio in All Formats  
C
D
E
P2 card 2  
IN OUT  
E
In all formats - DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, and DV — the AJ-SPD850 can  
record full 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio on four channels. Each channel  
also offers both analog and digital (AES/EBU) input and output, making  
the AJ-SPD850 ideal for multilingual production and broadcasting.  
F
P2 card 3  
P2 card 4  
P2 card 5  
Quick Operation  
VTR-Like Operation, Including Jog & Shuttle  
The AJ-SPD850 gives you many of the same familiar buttons and jog &  
shuttle dial as our DVCPRO VTRs. VAR mode provides noiseless slow  
and fast playback at speeds from –1x (reverse) to 1x normal speed.  
Shuttle search moves at 100x normal speed in both forward and  
reverse. The output video signal can be adjusted by encoder remote,  
providing familiar operation to anyone used to broadcast VTRs.  
RS-422A and Other Familiar Interfaces  
The AJ-SPD850 comes equipped with many of the same interfaces  
found on DVCPRO VTRs — RS-422A, component/composite video,  
analog audio/digital audio, REF video and more. Combine the  
AJ-SPD850 with an editing controller, and you can use it as the player  
in a linear editing system. These interfaces also let you evolve step-by-  
step from tape to card. For example, you can use a P2 cam for  
recording while using your existing equipment.  
Color LCD Monitor – Lets You View Thumbnails  
A 3.5" Color LCD Monitor on the front panel lets you monitor recording  
and playback and view thumbnails. Using the thumbnails and jog dial,  
you can select clips for instant access and playback.  
Optional DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive  
An optional AJ-DVD850G DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive can be built into the  
AJ-SPD850, making it easy to back up an entire P2 card or a batch of  
SD Memory card Slot  
selected clips.  
*Software upgrade is needed.  
The AJ-SPD850 can read from and write to an SD Memory card  
mounted in the slot provided. You can use an SD Memory card for  
purposes such as backing up the playlist data.  
Equipped with PC or Digital Interfaces  
USB 2.0: Lets you use one of the P2 deck card slots as an external  
drive for your PC  
Voice Memo Playback  
RS-232C: Allows remote control from a PC  
Use this function to play back voice memos added to clips recorded  
with a P2 cam, such as comments from the news gathering crew. The  
thumbnail display shows any voice memos or shot markers.  
Ethernet: Will let you connect to a network to send data  
• SDI and IEEE 1394: You can expand your possibilities by adding  
optional serial digital (SDI) input/output and IEEE 1394 interfaces.  
New Playlist Function Allows VTR-Like Nonlinear Editing  
4U Rack Size  
The P2 memory card makes the attractive new playlist function  
possible. You can register up to 100 events, using In and Out points,  
and play them in any order you like. Thanks to the memory card's  
unique high-speed random access, you get seamless, continuous, on-  
The AJ-SPD850 has the same height and 4U size as our DVCPRO  
VTRs and mounts easily into a 19-inch rack. It can slip right in as a  
replacement for an older VTR. * Mounting adaptor must be purchased separately  
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drive  
New P2 Card Drive with IEEE 1394b/USB 2.0 Interface  
for Both Mac and Windows Support  
AJ-PCD20  
MEMORY CARD DRIVE (P2 drive)  
store  
Portable Hard Disk Unit that Copies P2 Card Data at High Speeds  
AJ-PCS060G  
PORTABLE HARD DISK UNIT (P2 store)  
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High-Speed Data Transfer via IEEE 1394b or USB 2.0  
Five P2 card Slots  
The AJ-PCD20 is equipped with an IEEE 1394b (800Mbps) interface in  
addition to the USB2.0 interface provided on the previous model  
(AJ-PCD10), enabling it to support both Mac and Windows PC.  
P2 card driver software is also available for both Mac OS X and  
Windows XP/2000.  
The AJ-PCD20's five PC card slots let you mount up to five P2 cards at  
the same time. This is especially convenient for editing a continuous  
clip recorded by a P2 cam in sequence onto multiple cards.  
Use the AJ-PCD20 Externally or Install It into Your PC  
Install the AJ-PCD20 into a 5-inch bay on a desktop PC* and use it as  
an internal drive in a PC. Or, with the AC adaptor and USB or  
IEEE1394b** cable, you can use it as a stand-alone external drive. You  
can also use the AJ-PCD20 as an external drive with a laptop PC that's  
not equipped with a 5-inch bay.  
*A P2 card driver (standard equipped) must be installed in the PC.  
The P2 card driver operates under Windows XP, Windows 2000.and Mac OS X.  
**IEEE 1394b works on Windows XP and Mac OS X.  
LAN  
IEEE 1394b  
or  
USB 2.0  
P2 DRIVE  
P2 drive  
Desktop PC  
Desktop PC  
Server  
As a Stand-alone External Drive  
As an Internal Drive  
High-Speed Copying from 15 P2 Cards (4GB)  
A portable hard disk unit with a P2 card slot, P2 store quickly and easily  
copies data from P2 cards, speeding up data acquisition and lowering  
costs. P2 store can copy 4GB of data in only about four minutes. P2  
store also re-formats the cards so you can use them again right away. P2  
store can copy up to 15 P2 cards on its 60GB capacity hard disk drive.  
*The HDD is a high-precision device. Operating conditions may pose a risk of partial damage,  
and in a worst-case scenario, there is serious risk that data cannot be read or recorded.  
Thus, please do not consider the internal HDD a permanent storage place for data. Use it as  
a temporary storage device until you can back up date on other storage madia.  
Compact and Lightweight,  
Runs on Batteries or AC Adaptor  
Small in size and weighing only about 600 g, P2 store offers  
outstanding portability. It runs on DC power, so you can use batteries  
or an AC adaptor.  
Withstands Impact and Vibration  
A special impact-absorbing material helps cushion the hard disk and a  
shock-resistant magnesium alloy is used for the main body parts. This  
gives the rugged P2 store excellent resistance to impact and vibration,  
lowering the risk of data loss or damage.  
*No guarantee against data damage or loss is implied.  
USB2.0 Connection Allows Use as External Drive  
recorded card  
USB2.0 connection makes it easy to link to a PC and use the data on  
P2 store. The PC will recognize up to 16 (including P2 card slot) data  
volumes. To help safeguard data, the volumes are read-only and  
cannot be accidentally overwritten.  
P2 card Recycle  
USB2.0  
P2 store  
P2 cam  
PC Interface  
Non-Linear Editor  
blank card  
*Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X (lead only). Mac of the Intel CPU base is not supported.  
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DVCPRO Migration  
and Revolutionary HD Potential in  
the New P2-HD Series  
As P2 continues to transform the world's news systems,  
Panasonic takes the next step with the HD-Ready P2-HD  
series. Following the introduction of the handheld  
AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD Camera-Recorder, we are  
preparing the HD-Ready P2 Cam and P2 Mobile Recorder  
for release, bringing P2 reliability, speed and IT  
compatibility to the world of HD. In the new series, HD/SD  
multi-codec capability allows smooth migration with all  
existing DVCPRO equipment. Compatibility* is also  
possible with the new AVC-INTRA (H.264) compression  
codec, for easier introduction into IT systems. High quality  
combines with flexible operation in the new P2-HD series  
to support the next generation of HD broadcasts.  
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AJ-HPX2100  
AJ-HPM100  
P2 CAM  
[Preliminary]  
P2 MOBILE RECORDER  
[Preliminary]  
Multi-Format HD/SD Camera-Recorder  
with 2/3-Inch 3-CCD System for High  
Sensitivity and Extended Recording  
Mobile HD/SD Recorder  
for More Flexible News Gathering  
The AJ-HPX2100 is a full-fledged shoulder-mount P2 camcorder that  
can record in HD. Featuring a new high-sensitivity camera section,  
the AJ-HPX2100 records HD images of breathtaking quality onto a P2  
card in the DVCPRO HD codec (1080i, 720p) format. And thanks to  
P2's multi-codec feature, DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO SD recording is  
possible as well.  
With the AJ-HPM100, Panasonic has developed a new P2 mobile  
recorder that's based on the same design concept as DVCPRO  
laptop editors. This compact unit comes packaged with six P2 card  
slots, an LCD monitor, speakers and an editing controller with a jog  
and shuttle dial. Handling everything from acquisition and  
transmission to viewing and playlist editing, the AJ-HPM100 lets you  
take full advantage of the outstanding speed and mobility that  
distinguish P2.  
The AJ-HPX2100 gives you the kind of mobility, flexibility and  
reliability you need to reach the next level in HD production.  
The AJ-HPM100 also offers DVCPRO HD compatible HD/SD multi-  
format and multi-codec capabilities, and comes equipped with digital  
and analog input/output terminals and PC interfaces.  
HD Camera with High Image Quality and High Sensitivity  
• HD Progressive 2/3” 3-CCD System.  
• High sensitivity of F10 (at 2000 lux). Minimum illumination of 0.032  
lux (at +62dB gain).  
Portable Field Recorder/Player  
• 14-bit A/D processing and improved digital image processing  
technology.  
• Compact, lightweight body for easy portability.  
• Six P2 card slots, control panel, 9-inch wide LCD monitor and built-  
in stereo speakers.  
• 12-pole linear matrix color correction function.  
HD/SD Multi-format & Multi-Codec Recording  
• 1080/60i,50i and 720/60p,50p HD video recording using the  
DVCPRO HD codec.  
• Operates on DC or AC.  
HD/SD Multi-format & Multi-codec Recording  
• DVCPRO HD (1080i and 720p) recording and playback.  
• Codec for Standard Definition (SD) allows DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO,  
and DV selection.  
• Recording in Standard Definition (both 480i and 576i) also possible.  
DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO codec selection.  
P2 Camcorder Reliability, Speed and Advanced Functions  
• Memory card recording offers high resistance to impacts, vibration  
and temperature changes, and delivers high reliability under harsh  
conditions.  
• Built-in up-converter and down-converter enable.  
Editing Functions and Various Inputs and Outputs  
• Jog/shuttle dial and VTR-like operation buttons.  
• P2 deck-like playlist editing.  
• Five card slots for continuous recording. Hot-swap recording  
(changing cards without interrupting recording), loop rec and pre-  
rec functions.  
• Simplified Audio Split and Voice Over functions.  
• IEEE 1394a (AVC) and USB2.0 (Host/Device) interfaces.  
• HD/SD switchable SDI IN/OUT.  
• Immediate playback from clip thumbnail displayed on built-in LCD  
monitor.  
• Analog IN/OUT: composite IN/OUT, HD component output,  
audio 4-ch IN/OUT.  
• Shot marker can be added to each clip.  
• TC IN/OUT, RS-422 Remote IN, reference input.  
• Directly mounts to nonlinear editing system to save time.  
• IEEE 1394a (AVC) and USB2.0 (HOST/DEVICE) interfaces.  
*Specifications and Design are subject to change without notice.  
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handheld  
AG-HVX200  
DVCPRO HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA-RECORDER  
Heralding a New Era in News Gathering and Production  
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Leica Dicomar* 13x Zoom Lens - Designed for HD  
interchangeable lenses  
The AG-HVX200's Leica Dicomar lens has a large 82-mm (diameter)  
filter and 15 lens elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical  
lenses. It renders images beautifully, with delicate nuances and fine  
shading. The 13x zoom has a minimum object distance (MOD) of  
around 0.6 metre in telephoto mode and a wide-angle range that  
extends to around 32.5mm (35mm equivalent). The lens is also  
equipped with Panasonic's Optical Image Stabiliser.  
• Manual focus: Features a focus ring just like those on interchangeable  
lenses and a focus assist (centre zoom) function for HD recording  
• Manual aperture: Large dial with selectable operating direction  
• Manual gain: 3-position selector lets you boost the gain to +12 dB (up  
to +18 dB with User button)  
• ND filter: Two positions (1/8 and 1/64)  
• Shutter speed: From 1/12 to 1/2000 second, plus synchro scan  
(variable)  
* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered  
trademark of Leica Camera AG. The Leica Dicomar lens is manufactured using measurement  
instructions and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG  
based the company's quality standards.  
Auto, Scene and User Functions  
• Six scene files: Use dial to set and retrieve files; Files can be stored  
on an SD Memory Card  
New Progressive CCD and High-Performance DSP  
• Three User buttons: Easy one-touch operation  
• Auto/manual switch: ON/OFF for Auto Aperture, Auto Gain, Auto  
Tracking White Balance and Auto Focus  
The high-sensitivity 1/3" progressive CCD provides 1080/60p  
resolution. A digital signal processor that uses 14-bit A/D conversion  
and 19-bit inner processing for HD/SD conversion helps deliver images  
with quality and sensitivity suitable for use in any format.  
• White Balance with Auto Tracking White Function: Two settings can  
be stored in memory; Auto Tracking White function provided for  
active shooting  
High Image Quality and Multi-Format Versatility  
The DVCPRO HD codec used in the AG-HVX200 has a proven record  
in recording 1080/25p*1, 1080/50i or 720/50p HD images for broadcast  
and movie use. You can use DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO or DV for SD  
(576i) recording*2. Both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios are supported in SD.  
The P2 card can be used for recording in any codec; mini DV tape can  
be used for DV.  
Drive Mode Supports Both IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0  
IEEE 1394 (SBP2 compatible) and USB 2.0 PC interfaces let you use  
the AG-HVX200 as a P2 drive for a Macintosh or Windows-based  
nonlinear editor. You can do everything from recording to editing with  
just the AG-HVX200 and a PC. The IEEE 1394 interface also allows  
streaming output for synchronised backup onto an external VTR or FS-  
100 Focus Fire Store. You also can copy files onto an external  
standalone hard drive.  
*1 In 1080/25p, a 2:2 pull-down is used to record 50i images.  
*2 The AVC-Intra codec option is not supported.  
Two P2 Slots and a Host of Recording Functions  
The P2 card's high speed and reliability make it ideal for use in the  
field.  
Other Professional Functions  
• Two XLR audio input terminals with 48-V phantom power supply  
• Two large level dials  
• Instant REC start: Recording starts right away; no searching for blank  
space or worries about erasing previous materials  
• Large, tiltable electronic viewfinder and 3.5" colour LCD monitor  
• Time-code-matched editing with multiple camcorders connected by  
IEEE 1394 cable  
· Clip thumbnail: Each cut is recorded as a clip (file). Thumbnails allow  
easy playback and info display.  
• Shot marker: Shots can be marked OK/NG during or after recording.  
• Hot swapping: Two card slots make hot-swapping possible. This and  
P2 store let you record for extended periods using just a few cards.  
• Loop REC: Successively rewrites over data at preset time intervals;  
ideal for surveillance or observation  
• Files with camera settings can be stored on an SD Memory Card.  
• 1080i/720p/480i analogue component signals can be output through  
the D4 terminal.  
• 16:9 letterbox mode/squeeze mode (for SD recording)  
• Mode check, zebra, marker, tally lamp, and camera remote functions  
• Magnesium alloy diecast chassis withstands rugged use  
• Pre-REC: Lets you record events that occurred before you pressed  
the REC button (approx. 3 seconds in HD, 7 seconds in SD).  
• One shot REC: Good for animation. Shots are 1 second per frame.  
• Interval REC: Intermittently records two frames at 10-minute intervals.  
Variable Frame Rate - A First in This Class  
The AG-HVX200 is first in its class to offer the variable frame rate*  
function popularised in the Varicam. In 720p mode you can choose any  
of 11 frame rates from 12p to 50p. This allows effects like overcranking  
and undercranking.  
*Frame rate: 12, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 37, 48 or 50 fps  
720p Native and Over 50p Modes  
Native mode: New in P2 card recording, this lets you record at the  
camera's frame rate in 720p, then play back at the normal rate to attain  
speed effects without using a frame rate converter.  
Over 50p mode: Uses the same method as Varicam to convert a signal  
to 50p and record it. It allows streaming output through the IEEE 1394  
terminal for backup recording onto an external VTR.  
Built-In Mini-DV Tape Drive  
A mini-DV tape drive lets you record in DV at 50i, or 25p, down-convert  
HD data recorded on P2 cards, and dub onto DV tape. It also lets you  
convert the frame rate of material recorded in 720p native mode to  
attain easy speed effects.  
Manually Operated Cam-Driven Zoom, Focus and Aperture  
• Cam-driven manual zoom: Feels just like the zooms on professional  
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viewer  
Bin Area  
This area uses icons to display clips in a list. A mark  
View Area  
This area is used to watch previews or story  
outlines of clips selected in the bin area. Double-  
clicking on a clip displays a timeline.  
is displayed over the icon of each clip containing a  
shot marker, voice memo, proxy data, or 16:9 image.  
The split window design makes it easy to copy clips.  
Property Area (metadata)  
Memo Area  
This area provides text information on selected  
clips. Information can include the clip name, video  
codec, frame rate, audio sampling rate, TC,  
duration, photographer, recording date, location,  
equipment used, program name, scene number,  
take number and more. Properties can be partially  
edited in the window.  
When a clip's timeline is displayed in  
the view area, any voice memos and  
text memos recorded on the clip are  
displayed here in a list.  
Easy Viewing and Copying of P2 Files  
P2 Viewer 3.0  
P2 APPLICATION SOFTWARE (A FREE DOWNLOAD FOR P2 USERS)  
Available as a free download, P2 Viewer lets you use a Windows PC* to  
Main Features  
view and manipulate clips recorded onto P2 cards. P2 Viewer's  
sophisticated graphical user interface makes it easy to access and use  
all P2 file functions.  
• Plays P2 clips (DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV)  
• Plays proxy files  
• Displays a mark over icons of clips containing shot markers, voice  
memos, 16:9 wide images, and proxy data  
• Displays metadata-based clip filtering  
*Microsoft® Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft® Windows XP Professional SP2, or newer OS.  
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b or newer version must be installed.Full-color (32-bit) display, and an  
audio function. The P2 driver included with the P2 product must be installed. DVCPROHD  
format clips cannot be played back on personal computers that do not have a CPU that  
supports SSE2 instructions such as Pentium M, Pentium 4, Pentium D or Celeron D.  
• Displays clip properties, allows partial editing of properties  
• Uploads metadata to a P2 cam using an SD Memory Card  
• Records, plays, moves and deletes voice memos  
• Writes, displays, moves and deletes text memos  
• Copies clips to another P2 card or to a hard drive  
• Reformats P2 cards  
*Recommended environment to play back DVCPRO HD format clips :  
CPU: Pentium D (3.2GHz or greater)  
RAM: 1GB or greater  
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P2 Optional Accessories  
P2 cam (AJ-SPC700/AJ-SPX800/AJ-SPX900) OPTIONS  
FUJINON 2/3" LENS  
CANON 2/3" LENS  
AJ-VF20WBE  
2" EVF 16:9/4:3 SWITCHABLE  
AJ-VF15BE  
1.5" EVF FOR 4:3  
SD MEMORY CARD  
AJ-MC700  
MICROPHONE KIT  
AJ-MH800G  
MICROPHONE HOLDER  
AJ-YAX800G  
VIDEO ENCODER CARD  
*Camera-Recorder software upgrade is  
required.  
ANTONBAUER BATTERY PACK  
AJ-YAD800G  
IEEE 1394 INTERFACE BOARD  
SHAN-TM700  
TRIPOD ADAPTRE  
AJ-EC3  
EXTENSION CONTROL UNIT  
ANTONBAUER AC  
ADAPTOR/BATTERY CHARGER  
AJ-SC900  
SOFT CARRYING CASE  
AJ-HT901G  
HARD CARRYING CASE  
ULTRA LIGHT  
ANTONBAUER ULTRA LIGHT  
*Not available in some area  
*Not available in some area  
SHAN-RC700  
RAIN COVER  
*Not available in some area  
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P2 cam (FOR AJ-SPX800/AJ-SPX900) OPTIONS  
AJ-MC900G*  
AJ-GPS900G  
AJ-YA902AG  
STEREO MICROPHONE  
GPS UNIT  
SDI OUTPUT BOARD  
* Requires modification to the camera-recorder  
mic terminal. Ask your local sales company or  
dealer for details. (for AJ-SPX800/SPX900)  
(for AJ-SPX800/SPX900)  
(for AJ-SPX800/SPX900)  
P2 cam SYSTEM CHART  
AJ-MH800G  
Microphone Holder  
Microphone  
AJ-YAX800G  
Video Encoder Card  
(MPEG4)  
UniSlot Wireless  
Mic Receiver  
Anton/Bauer  
Ultra Light  
AJ-GPS900G  
GPS Unit (for AJ-SPX800/SPX900)  
Anton/Bauer  
Gold Mount Plate  
Anton/Bauer Battery  
(Hyton, Trimpac Magnum)  
AJ-MC700  
Microphone Kit  
AJ-VF15BE 1.5" EVF  
AJ-VF20WBE 2.0" EVF  
AU-M402H  
Battery holde  
B90 Type Battery  
AJ-MC900G  
Stereo Microphone  
(for AJ-SPX800/SPX900,  
Requires modification to the camera-recorder.  
Ask sales company or dealer for details.)  
AJ-SPC700  
AJ-SPX800  
AJ-SPX900  
SONY  
Litium Battery  
SONY  
BKW-L601  
2/3" Lens  
DC Cable (XLR)  
AC Adapter  
SD Memory Card  
SHAN-TM700  
Tripod Adapter  
Shoulder Strap  
6-Pin Remote Cable  
AJ-EC3  
ExtensionControl Unit  
AJ-YAD800G  
IEEE 1394 Interface Board  
Tripod  
AJ-YA902AG  
SDI Output Board  
(for AJ-SPX800/SPX900)  
AJ-HT901G  
Hard Carrying Case  
AJ-SC900  
Soft Carrying Case  
SHAN-RC700  
Rain Cover  
Standard Accessories  
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P2 handheld (AG-HVX200) /P2 store (AJ-PCS060G) OPTIONS  
AG-MC100G  
MICROPHONE FOR AG-HVX200  
CGA-D54S  
BATTERY PACK (5.4 Ah) FOR  
AG-HVX200 AND AJ-PCS060G  
P2 deck (AJ-SPD850) OPTIONS  
AJ-DVD850G  
DVD-RAM/DVD-R DRIVE  
AJ-YA755G  
SDI BOARD  
AJ-YAD850G  
IEEE 1394 INTERFACE BOARD  
AJ-MA75P  
RACK MOUNT ADAPTER  
*slide rail, not included  
HD/SD LCD MONITORS  
BT-LH900A  
8.4" LCD HD/SD MONITOR  
BT-LH1700W  
17" LCD HD/SD MONITOR  
BT-LH2600W  
26" LCD HD/SD MONITOR  
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P2 Specifications  
AJ-P2C008HG/AJ-P2C004HG  
Optical System:  
Sensitivity:  
F 1.4 prism system  
MEMORY CARD (P2 CARD)  
F11.0 at 2000 lux, 89.9% reflect  
0.5 Lux at F1.4, +36dB gain  
NTSC: better than 64dB (standard)  
Minimum Illumination:  
Video S/N:  
Common Specification  
Interface:  
CardBus (PC Card standards)  
DC3.3V ±0.3V  
PAL:  
better than 62dB (standard)  
Power Source:  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Vertical Resolution:  
750 TV lines at center, standard  
NTSC: 400/450 lines (super V),  
Power Consumption:  
Operating Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
Storage Temperature:  
Storage Humidity:  
Weight:  
Approx. 1.5W  
–20°C to 60°C  
PAL:  
450/500 lines (super V)  
5% to 90% (no condensation)  
–40°C to 80°C  
Registration:  
LCD Monitor:  
Less than 0.05% (whole zone, without lens distortion)  
3.5” 200,000-pixels LCD color monitor  
5% to 90% (no condensation)  
45 g  
Memory Card Recorder Section  
Video Recording Format:  
Audio Recording Format:  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV switchable  
Dimensions:  
54 x 5 x 85.6 mm  
48kHz/16bits PCM audio, max. of 4CH  
*CH1&2 same audio will be recorded on to CH3&4  
AJ-P2C008HG Specifications*1  
Recording Capacity:*2  
Reading/Writing Speed:*3  
Approx. 8GB  
640 Mbps  
Recording Media:  
P2 card  
Recording/Playback Time*: [25 Mbps video and 2CH audio]  
[DVCPRO/DV] by single cards  
Approx. 16 min. Approx. 80 min.  
using 5 card slot  
Recording Playback Time: DVCPRO HD:  
DVCPRO 50:  
Approx. 8 min. (Video/8CH audio)  
Approx. 16 min. (Video/4CH audio)  
Approx. 32 min. (Video/2CH audio)  
AJ-P2C004HG  
Recording/Playback Time*: [50 Mbps video and 4CH audio]  
DVCPRO/DV:  
[DVCPRO 50]  
by single cards  
Approx. 8 min.  
using 5 card slot  
Approx. 40 min.  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C004HG Specifications  
Recording Capacity:*2  
Reading/Writing Speed:*2  
Approx. 4GB  
640 Mbps  
Video Specification (when played back with standard player, component out)  
NTSC Bandwidth:  
(AJ-SPC700P)  
Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB (DVCPRO 50)  
PB/PR: 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB (DVCPR O50)  
Recording Playback Time: DVCPRO HD:  
DVCPRO 50:  
Approx. 4 min. (Video/8CH audio)  
Approx. 8 min. (Video/4CH audio)  
Approx. 16 min. (Video/2CH audio)  
PAL Bandwidth:  
(AJ-SPC700E)  
Y: 25 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB (DVCPRO 50),  
PB/PR: 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB (DVCPRO 50)  
DVCPRO/DV:  
S/N Ratio:  
Better than 55 dB  
*1. The upgrade of the P2 equipment is necessary to use 8GB P2 cards.  
*2 Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data, therefore, actual  
usable area is less than capacity indicated on the card.  
Audio Specification (when played back with standard player)  
*3 This data transfer speed is theoretical value. An actual data transfer speed varies according to  
operating condition and devices.  
Sampling Frequncy:  
Quantizing:  
48 kHz (sync. with video)  
16 bits  
Frequncy Response:  
Dynamic Range:  
Distortion:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0dB (reference level)  
More than 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD)  
Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level)  
NTSC: 20 dB, PAL: 18 dB  
AJ-SPC700  
MEMORY CARD CAMERA-RECORDER (P2 CAM)  
Headroom:  
General Specification  
Input and Output  
GENLOCK IN:  
CAM OUT:  
Power Source:  
DC 12V (11.0V to 17.0V)  
17W (without option, LCD monitor off)  
0°C to 40°C  
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 (switchable to VIDEO IN)  
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
Power Consumption:  
Operating Temperature :  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
VIDEO OUT:  
AUDIO IN:  
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
–20°C to 60°C  
XLR 3-pin x 2 (CH1/CH2),  
10% to 85% (relative humidity)  
LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable,  
LINE: –3/0/+4 dBu selectable,  
MIC: –60/–50 dBu selectable,  
Continuous Operation Time: Approx. 160 min. without option, LCD monitor off  
and using AntonBauer Hytron50 battery  
MIC+48V: Phantom +48 V, –60/–50 dBu selectable  
Weight:  
Approx. 4.1 kg (9.26 lbs)  
MIC IN:  
XLR 3-pin, balanced, 3 k, –50/–40 dBu selectable,  
Phantom +48 V ON/OFF  
(main unit only, without VF mount)  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
137 x 209 x 318 mm (5-3/16" x 8-1/2" x 12-91/2")  
without handle and wireless option cover  
WIRELESS IN:  
AUDIO OUT:  
D-sub 25-pin, –40 dBu  
XLR 3-pin, balanced, low-impedance,  
–3/0/+4 dBu selectable  
Camera Section  
PHONES OUT:  
TC IN:  
Stereo Mini Jack x 2  
Image Sensor:  
2/3" IT-CCD x 3  
NTSC: 520,000 pixels, PAL: 600,000 pixels  
BNC, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ  
BNC, low-impedance, 2.0±0.5 Vp-p  
XLR 4-pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V)  
4-pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 to 17.0 V), Max. 1A  
12-pin  
Optical Filters:  
1: 3200K  
3: 5600K  
2: 5600K+1/8ND  
4: 5600K+1/64ND  
TC OUT:  
DC IN:  
Quantizing:  
14 bit linear/18 MHz  
36 MHz  
DC OUT:  
LENS:  
Digital Signal Processing:  
Horizontal Drive Frequency: 18 MHz  
EVF:  
20-pin  
Programmable Gain:  
–3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+21/+24/+27/+30 dB  
selectable 3-position (L/M/H)  
ECU:  
6-pin (for AJ-EC3P)  
Super Gain:  
+30/+36 dB selectable  
Included Accessories  
Shutter Speed:  
NTSC: 1/100,1/120/,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000 sec  
Shoulder strap, Front audio volume knob, Screw M2 x 6 mm (XYNZ+J6FZ)  
PAL:  
NTSC: 1/60.3 to 1/249.7 sec  
PAL: 1/50.4 to 1/248.0 sec  
2/3” bayonet type  
1/60,1/120/,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000 sec  
Syncro Scan Shutter:  
Lens Mount:  
25  
Input and Output  
GENLOCK IN:  
AJ-SPX900/SPX800  
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 (switchable to VIDEO IN)  
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
MEMORY CARD CAMERA-RECORDER (P2 CAM)  
VIDEO MONITOR OUT:  
VIDEO OUT:  
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
General Specification  
AUDIO IN:  
XLR 3-pin x 2 (CH1/CH2),  
LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable,  
LINE: 0/+4 dBu selectable,  
Power Source:  
DC 12V (11.0V to 17.0V)  
Power Consumption:  
24W (without option, LCD monitor off)  
27W (with SDI & IEEE 1394 option, LCD monitor on)  
MIC: –60/–50 dBu selectable,  
MIC+48V: Phantom +48 V, –60/–50 dBu selectable  
Operating Temperature :  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
0°C to 40°C  
MIC IN:  
XLR 3-pin, balanced, 3 k, –50/–40 dBu selectable,  
Phantom +48 V ON/OFF  
–20°C to 60°C  
10% to 85% (relative humidity)  
WIRELESS IN:  
D-sub 25-pin, –40 dBu  
Continuous Operation Time: Approx. 120 min. without option, LCD monitor off and  
using AntonBauer Hytron50 battery  
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2:  
XLR 5-pin, balanced, low-impedance,  
0/+4 dBu selectable  
Weight:  
Approx. 4.2 kg (main unit only, without VF mount)  
PHONES OUT:  
TC IN:  
Stereo Mini Jack x 2  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
137 x 209 x 318 mm  
without handle and wireless option cover  
BNC, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ  
BNC, low-impedance, 2.0±0.5 Vp-p  
XLR 4-pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V)  
4-pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 to 17.0 V), Max. 1A  
12-pin  
TC OUT:  
DC IN:  
Camera Section  
Image Sensor:  
2/3" IT-CCD (600,000 pixels) x 3  
DC OUT:  
LENS:  
AJ-SPX900 Optical Filters: ND (1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 ND)  
CC (1: Cross, 2: 3200K, 3: 4300K, 4: 6300K)  
EVF:  
20-pin  
AJ-SPX800 Optical Filters: 1: 3200K, 2: 5600K+1/8ND, 3: 5600K, 4: 5600K+1/64ND  
GPS:  
6-pin (for AJ-GPS900G)  
6-pin (for AJ-EC3E)  
Quantizing:  
14 bit linear/18 MHz  
36 MHz  
ECU:  
Digital Signal Processing:  
Horizontal Drive Frequency: 18 MHz  
Included Accessories  
Programmable Gain:  
–3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+21/+24/+27/+30 dB  
Shoulder strap, Front audio volume knob, Screw M2 x 6 mm (XYNZ+J6FZ)  
selectable 3-position (L/M/H)  
+30/+36/+42/+48 dB selectable  
+6/+12/+20dB selectable  
Super Gain:  
Digital Super Gain:  
Shutter Speed:  
Syncro Scan Shutter:  
Lens Mount:  
1/60,1/120/,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000 sec  
1/50.4 to 1/248.0 sec  
AJ-SPD850  
MEMORY CARD RECORDER (P2 DECK)  
2/3” bayonet type  
Optical System:  
Sensitivity:  
F 1.4 prism system  
General Specification  
F13 at 2000 lux, 89.9% reflect  
0.01 Lux at F1.4, +48dB and +20dB gain  
better than 63dB (standard)  
Power Source:  
AC 100 V to 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz  
Max. 105 W  
Minimum Illumination:  
Video S/N:  
Power Consumption:  
Operating Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
Weight:  
5°C to 40°C  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Vertical Resolution:  
Registration:  
750 TV lines at center, standard  
450/500 lines (super V)  
10% to 80% (no condensation)  
15 k g  
Less than 0.05% (whole zone, without lens distortion)  
3.5” 200,000-pixels LCD colour monitor  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Recording Video Signal:  
Video Recording Format:  
Audio Recording Format:  
424 x 175.2 x 430 mm  
625i/50, 525i/60 switchable  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV switchable  
LCD Monitor:  
Memory Card Recorder Section  
48kHz/16bits, 4CH (DVCPRO 50),  
2CH/4CH switchable (DVCPRO/DV)  
Video Recording Format:  
Audio Recording Format:  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV switchable  
48kHz/16bits, 4CH (DVCPRO 50),  
2CH/4CH switchable (DVCPRO/DV)  
Recording Media:  
P2 card  
Recording/Playback Time*: [25 Mbps video and 2CH audio]  
[DVCPRO/DV] by single cards  
Approx. 16 min. Approx. 80 min.  
Recording Media:  
P2 card  
using 5 card slot  
AJ-P2C004HG  
Recording/Playback Time*: [50 Mbps video and 4CH audio]  
Recording/Playback Time*: [25 Mbps video and 2CH audio]  
[DVCPRO/DV] by single cards  
using 5 card slot  
Approx. 16 min. Approx. 80 min.  
Approx. 32 min. Approx. 160 min.  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C008HG  
[DVCPRO 50]  
by single cards  
Approx. 8 min.  
using 5 card slot  
Approx. 40 min.  
AJ-P2C004HG  
Recording/Playback Time*: [50 Mbps video and 4CH audio]  
Digital Slow:  
–1 to +1 times nomal speed (DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV)  
[DVCPRO 50]  
by single cards  
Approx. 8 min.  
using 5 card slot  
Approx. 40 min.  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C008HG  
Video Specification (Digital Video )  
Approx. 16 min. Approx. 80 min.  
Sampling Frequncy:  
Quantizing:  
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO 50)  
8 bits  
Video Specification (when played back with standard player, component out)  
Bandwidth:  
Y: 25 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB (DVCPRO 50),  
PB/PR: 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB (DVCPRO 50)  
Video Compression Format: DV-Based Compression (SMPTE314M)  
Video Compression Ratio: 1/3.3 (DVCPRO 50), 1/5 (DVCPRO)  
S/N Ratio:  
Better than 55 dB  
ErrorCorrection:  
Video Bit Rate:  
Reed-Solomon product code  
50 Mbps (DVCPRO 50), 25 Mbps (DVCPRO/DV)  
Audio Specification (when played back with standard player)  
• Component IN/Component OUT  
Sampling Frequncy:  
Quantizing:  
48 kHz (sync. with video)  
16 bits  
Video Bandwidth (625i):  
Y:  
30 Hz to 5.75 MHz (–2.0 dB)  
PB/PR: 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz (–2.0 dB)  
Frequncy Response:  
Dynamic Range:  
Distortion:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0dB (reference level)  
More than 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD)  
Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level)  
18 dB  
Video Bandwidth (525i):  
Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz (–2.0 dB)  
PB/PR: 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz (–2.0 dB)  
S/N Ratio:  
K Factor:  
Y/C Delay:  
Better than 55 dB  
Headroom:  
Less than 1%  
Less than 20 nsec  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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P2 Specifications  
• Composite IN/Composite OUT  
Other Input and Output  
Time Code Input:  
Time Code Output:  
RS-422A Input/Output:  
RS-232C:  
Video Bandwidth (625i):  
Video Bandwidth (525i):  
Y/C Delay:  
Y:  
Y:  
25 Hz to 5.5 MHz (–3.0 dB)  
30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (–3.0 dB)  
XLR x 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ  
XLR x 1, low-impedance, 2.0±0.5 Vp-p  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A Interface  
D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C Interface  
D-sub 15-pin  
less than 20 nsec  
Video Input Signal  
Encoder Remote:  
Analogue Component In:  
BNC x 3 (Y,PB,PR) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75,  
PB/PR (625i):  
PB/PR (525i):  
0.7 Vp-p, 75(100% colour bar)  
0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω  
(75% colour bar, 7.5% setup)  
Analogue Composite In:  
Reference Input:  
BNC x 2 (loop-through), 75on/off,  
AJ-PCS060G  
Video: 1.0 Vp-p (75)  
PORTABLE HARD DISK UNIT (P2 STORE)  
Analogue composite, BNC x 2 (loop-through),  
75on/off  
General Specification  
SDI Input (option ):  
BNC x 2 (active-through), serial digital component  
ITU-R BT.656-4 (PAL),  
Power Source:  
DC 7.2 V with battery pack  
DC 7.9 V with AC adaptor  
Max. 1.3 A (0.8 A when standard oparation)  
SMPTE259M-C (NTSC) standard  
Permissible Temperature:  
Permissible Humidity:  
Operating: 0°C to 40°C  
Video Output Signal  
Storage:  
Operating: 5% to 85% (no condensation)  
Storage: 0% to 90% (no condensation)  
–20°C to 60°C  
Analogue Component Out: BNC x 3 (Y,PB,PR) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75,  
PB/PR (625i):  
PB/PR (525i):  
0.7 Vp-p, 75(100% colour bar)  
0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω  
(75% colour bar, 7.5% setup)  
Weight:  
Approx. 0.65 k g  
Analogue Composite Out:  
SDI Output (option ):  
BNC x 3, Video 1/Video 2 (Video/WFM selectable)  
Video 3 (superimpose on/off)  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
90 x 45 x 180.5 mm  
BNC x 3, SDI1, SDI2, SDI3 (superimpose on/off)  
ITU-R BT.656-4 (PAL),  
SMPTE259M-C (NTSC) standard  
Hard Disk Drive  
HDD Capacity:  
60 GB  
PC Operating System:  
Proper operation guaranteed  
Windows XP Professional (later SP2)  
Windows 2000 (later SP4)  
Video Output Adjustment Range  
Gain:  
±3 dB  
±3 dB  
±30°  
Mac OS X (10.4.2, 10.4.6)*  
Chroma Gain:  
Hue (Chroma Phase):  
PC Interface:  
USB Ver. 2.0 compliant, reed only  
Card Slot  
Set-up Level (Black Level): ±14 IRE (±100 mV)  
PC Card Slot:  
for P2 Card (AJ-P2C002SG/P2C004HG) x 1 slot  
(CardBus compliant)  
Sync Phase:  
SC Phase:  
±15 µsec  
±180°  
*Mac of the Intel CPU base is not supported.  
Audio Specification (Digital Audio )  
Sampling Frequncy:  
Quantizing:  
48 kHz (sync video)  
AJ-PCD20  
16 bits  
Frequncy Response:  
Dynamic Range:  
Distortion:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (reference level)  
More than 90 dB (1 kHz, emphasis off, “A” weighted)  
Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, emphasis off, reference level)  
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
Below measureble limit  
MEMORY CARD DRIVE (P2 DRIVE)  
General Specification  
Power Source:  
AC 100 V to 240 V (0.9A to 0.5A), 50/60 Hz  
DC 16 V (0.8 A) with AC adaptor  
DC 12 V (1.0 A) when PC built-in  
Cross Talk:  
Wow & Flutter:  
Headroom:  
18 dB (PAL), 20 dB (NTSC)  
Operating Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
Weight:  
0°C to 40°C  
De-emphasis:  
T1=50 µsec, T2=15 µsec (on/off auto)  
0% to 90% (no condensation)  
Approx. 1.2 kg (2.64 lbs)  
Audio Input Signal  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
148.4 x 42.5 x 199.5 mm  
excluding protruding parts  
Analogue Input:  
XLR x 4 (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4),  
600/high-impedance switchable,  
+4/0/–20 dBu switchable  
PC System Requirement  
Digital Input:  
BNC x 2 (CH1/2, CH3/4), AES/EBU format  
Operating System:  
Windows XP Professional (later SP2)  
Windows 2000 (later SP4)  
Serial Digital Input:  
BNC x 2 (active through), 75Ω  
ITU-R BT.656-4 standard (PAL)  
SMPTE259M-C/272M-A standard (NTSC)  
Mac OS X (later 10.3.9, later 10.4.2)  
Main Memory:  
Interface:  
512 MB or greater recommended  
IEEE 1394b and USB Ver. 2.0 compliant  
Audio Output Signal  
Analogue Output:  
XLR x 4 (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4), low-impedance,  
+4/0/–20 dBu switchable  
Card Slot  
PC Card Slot:  
PC Card (Type II) x 5 slot (CardBus compliant)  
Digital Output:  
BNC x 2 (CH1/2, CH3/4),  
AES/EBU format, 1.0±0.2 Vp-p 75Ω  
Serial Digital Output:  
BNC x 3, 75Ω  
ITU-R BT.656-4 standard (PAL)  
SMPTE259M-C/272M-A standard (NTSC)  
Monitor Output:  
Headphones:  
XLR x 2, low-impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu switchable  
Stereo mini jack, 8, variable level  
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AG-HVX200  
VTR Part General  
Recording Format:  
Tape Format:  
DV (Digital Video SD)  
DVCPRO HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER  
Mini DV cassette (6.35mm width metal evaporated tape)  
GENERAL  
Recording Video Signals:  
576i/50i (PAL),  
Supply Voltage:  
DC7.2V / 7.9V, Battery or DC Input  
576i/25p (25p convert to 576i/50i and record)  
Power Consumption:  
11.6W (when viewfinder is used)  
12.0W (when LCD monitor is used)  
14.0W (Max)  
Frame Rate:  
50i, 25p  
Recording Audio Signals:  
PCM digital recording,  
16 bits: 48kHz/2ch or 12 bits: 32kHz/4ch  
Operating Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
Weight:  
0°C to +40°C  
Wow & Flutter:  
Below measurable limits  
10% to 85% (no condensation)  
Recording Tracks:  
Digital video / audio signals: helical track  
Time code: helical track (sub-code area)  
Approx. 2.5 k g excluding battery and accessories,  
Approx. 2.85 k g with P2 card x 2 and battery (5400Ah)  
Dimensions (WxHxD):  
168.5 x 180 x 390 mm excluding prominent parts  
Tape Speed:  
Quality Series Tape  
Recording Time:  
SP mode: 18.831mm/sec, LP mode: 12.568mm/sec  
CAMERA  
SP mode: 60 minutes, LP mode: 90 minutes  
(When using AY-DVM63)  
Pick-up Device:  
3CCD (1/3-inch interline transfer type  
and progressive modes supported)  
FF/Rew Time:  
Approx.140 sec. (when AY-DVM63 is used)  
Lens:  
LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer,  
motorized/manual mode switching,13 x zoom,  
F1.6 (f=4.2mm to 55mm)  
VIDEO connectors  
Video Out:  
Analogue component, Y: 1.0Vp-p , 75,  
PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p , 75Ω  
(720p, 1080i, 576i for monitor)  
(35mm equivalent: 32.5mm to 423mm)  
Filter Diameter:  
Optical Color Separation:  
ND Filter:  
82mm  
Prism system  
1/8, 1/64  
Video In/Out:  
Analogue composite, Pin Jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p , 75Ω  
(In/out automatically switched, Input DV tape mode only)  
Gain Selection:  
(50i/50p mode) 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB,  
Slow shutter (1/12): Gain fix (0 dB)  
S-video In/Out:  
4-pin, Y/C Y: 1.0Vp-p , 75, C: 0.3Vp-p , 75Ω  
(In/out automatically switched, Input DV tape mode only)  
(25p/25pN/ mode) 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/ dB  
Slow shutter (1/12): Gain fix (0 dB),  
VFR record frame rate 25pN below: Gain fix (0 dB)  
AUDIO connectors  
XLR In:  
XLR (3 pin) x 2 (Input 1 / Input 2),  
Input: High impedance,  
Variable Frame Rate:  
12/18/20/23/25/27/30/32/37/48/50 fps (frame/sec)  
Shutter Speed (Preset):  
50i/50p mode:  
1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,  
1/500,1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  
Line: 0dBu, MIC: -50/-60dBu (selectable in menu)  
Line In/Out:  
Pin Jack x 2 (Input 1 / Input 2) (automatically switched),  
In: High impedance 316 mV, Out: 600, 316 mV  
25p/25pN mode: 1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,  
1/500,1/1000 sec.  
Microphone/Line Input:  
XLR x 2(Input 1 / Input 2), LINE / MIC selectable  
Line: 0dBu, MIC: -50/-60dBu (selectable in menu GUI)  
Shutter Speed (Variable):  
(Video Cam Mode)  
(Film Cam Mode)  
50i/50p mode:  
25p/25pN mode: 1/25.0 sec to 1/248.9 sec.  
Aperture Angle:  
50i/50p mode:  
1/50.0 sec.to 1/248.9 sec.  
Internal Microphone:  
Phones:  
Stereo Microphone  
10° to 350°  
1/25, 1/12  
Stereo Mini jack (3.5mm diameter)  
Slow Shutter Speed:  
25p/25pN mode: 1/12  
Other connectors  
IEEE 1394:  
Minimum Luminance:  
3 lux (F1.6, +12 dB Gain, at 1/25 shutter)  
4-pin Digital input/output, based on IEEE 1394 standard  
Type mini B connector (USB ver.2.0)  
Video P2 General (DVCPRO HD, 1080i/720p)  
USB:  
Sampling Frequency:  
Quantizing:  
Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz  
Camera Remote:  
Zoom, Rec (Start/Stop): Super Mini jack  
(2.5mm diameter)  
Focus, Iris: Mini jack (3.5mm diameter)  
8 bits  
Compression:  
Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length code  
100Mbps  
DC Input:  
2P x 1, 7.9V  
Recording Bit Rate:  
Monitor, Speaker, AC Adapter, and Other Packages  
Audio P2 General (DVCPRO HD, 1080i/720p)  
LCD Monitor:  
Viewfinder:  
3.5 inches, LCD color Monitor, 210,000 pixels  
Sampling Frequency:  
48 kHz / Quantizing 16 bits / 4ch  
0.44 inches, LCD color Viewfinder, 235,000 pixels  
28mm round shape x 1  
Frequency Characteristics: 20 Hz ro 20kHz  
Internal Speaker:  
AC Adapter:  
Weight: 160 g,  
Dimensions: 70 (W) x 44.5 (H) x 116 (D)mm  
Memory Card  
Recording Format:  
DVCPRO HD: 1080i/50i, 1080i/25p (over 50i), 720p/50p,  
720p/25p (over 50p), 720p/25pN (Native record)  
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV: 576i/50i, 576i/25p (over 50i)  
Supplied Accessories:  
AC adapter/charger, AC Cord, DC Cord,  
Battery (5400mAh),  
Wireless remote controller, Microphone holder,  
Shoulder strap, Component video cable,  
P2 card soware driver install (CD-ROM )  
Audio Recording Format:  
PCM digital recording 48 kHz /16 bits  
4ch (DVCPRO HD / DVCPRO 50),  
2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO / DV)  
Recording Time*:  
(Approx.)  
4 minutes with one AJ-P2C004HG  
(DVCPRO HD, 4ch, 1080/50i)  
8 minutes with one AJ-P2C008HG  
(DVCPRO HD, 4ch, 1080/50i)  
* 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.  
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The P2 Partners  
Panasonic has long followed an "open mind"  
policy that ensures easy use with products made  
by other manufacturers via interfaces such as  
IEEE 1394. This gives users the enormous benefit  
of purchasing new equipment that's compatible  
with their current hardware and software just with  
minimum additional investment .  
We've followed the same policy with the P2  
card. Throughout its development, Panasonic has  
provided advanced information to other  
manufacturers to enable them to develop products  
that use the P2 card.  
• Final Cut Pro  
We call this collaboration the P2 Partners.  
Thanks to the P2 Partners, you'll be able to  
choose a wider variety of P2-compatible products  
from a number of manufacturers.  
Précis News Production System  
• EDIUS® Broadcast  
• EDIUS® HD/EDIUS® SD/EDIUS® SP  
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• A full-featured MXF editor "theScribe"  
3
• D -Edit HD  
• FireStore FS-100  
• DV File Converter Pro  
• DP-Edit  
• DaletPlus News Suite  
• NewsEdit™ LT/SC/XT  
• MXFTk  
• Mpegable DS Decoder  
• Velocity NX/NXG/Q/HD/X  
• NewsFlash FX  
• Nexio XS  
• sQ Edit Plus  
• CleanEdit  
• FlipFactory  
• MAP  
• Matrox Axio HD  
• Matrox Axio LE  
• Launch  
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Kuwait  
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+961 1 216827  
+60 3 5549 5422 (PSE)  
+60 3 5546 7000 (PM)  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
Thailand  
Turkey  
U.A.E.  
Ukraine  
+46 (8) 680 26 41  
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+66 2 731 8888  
+90 216 578 3700  
+971 4 282201  
+380 44 4903437  
+380 44 4903438  
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Systems Business Group  
2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503  
Japan  
Phone +81 6 6905 4650 Fax +81 6 6908 5969  
+61 2 9887 6222  
+43 (0)1 610 80 773  
+973 252292  
+32 (0)2 481 04 57  
+359 2 946 0786  
+86 10 6515 8828  
+852 2313 0888)  
Montenegro, Serbia  
+41 (0)26 466 25 20  
Netherlands  
New Zealand  
Norway  
Pakistan  
Philippines  
Poland  
+31 73 64 02 577  
+64 9 272 0100  
+47 67 91 78 00  
+92 5370320 21  
+63 2 633 6162  
+48 (22)338 1100  
+351 21 425 77 04  
+40 21 211 4855  
+7 095 980 42 06  
+966 1 465 0709  
+65 6270 0110  
(Hong Kong  
Czech Republic +420 236 032 552/511  
Denmark  
Egypt  
Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia  
+358 (9)521 52 53  
France  
Germany  
Greece  
Hungary  
Indonesia  
Iran  
U.K  
+44 (0) 1344 70 69 20  
+45 43 20 08 57  
+20 2 3938151  
Portugal  
Romania  
+33 (0)1 55 93 66 67  
+49 (0)611 235 401  
+30 210 96 92 300  
+36 (1)382 60 60  
+62 21 385 9449  
+98 21 2271463  
+39 02 67 88 449  
+961 6 586 1914  
+7 3272 504 777  
Russia & CIS  
Saudi Arabia  
Singapore  
Slovak Republic +421 (0)2 52 92 14 23  
Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia  
+44 (0)20 76 63 36 57  
Italy  
Jordan  
Kazakhstan  
South Africa  
Spain  
+27 11 313 1400  
+34 (93) 425 93 00  
Factories of Systems Business Group have received  
ISO14001:2004-the Environmental Management  
System certification.  
20K608ZM-1 Printed in Japan  
SP-P2E5  

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