Panasonic AG-HVX200 Camcorder User Manual
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1. card recording and down conversion ae function you can overcranked m EVEN and undercranked HD sources in A RT MiniDV Tape 720p native mode to mini DV tape a DV Recorder This allows you to offer fast motion and slow motion effects in DV productions that here to fore just could be accomplished without MiniDV Tape complete VariCam System 720pNative 480i LEICA LEICA D COMAA Side view with terminal cover removed 21 Top controls Rear view including playback and thumbnail functions Specifications GENERAL Supply Voltage Power Consumption DC7 2V 7 9V Battery or DC Input 11 6W when viewfinder is used 12 0W when LCD monitor is used 14 0W Max 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C 10 to 85 no condensation Approx 5 5 lbs 2 5kg excluding battery and accessories 6 11 16 x 7 1 8 x 15 3 8 168 5 x 180 x 390 mm excluding prominent parts Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Weight Dimensions WxHxD CAMERA Pick up Device 3CCD 1 3 inch interline transfer type and progressive modes supported Lens LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer motorized manual mode switching 13 x zoom F1 6 f24 2mm to 55mm 35mm equivalent 32 5mm to 423mm Filter Diameter 82mm Optical Color Separation Prism system ND Filter 1 8 1 64 Gain Selection 60i 60p mode 0 3 6 9 12 18 dB 30p2. Tally lamps Provided on the unit s front and rear and menu switchable eCenter Marker Provides an accurate numeric display of the brightness at screen center eRemote Controls zoom rec focus and iris Advanced Image Adjustments Built In Matrix setting including Cine like mode eAdjustable V detail level detail coring and skin detail eAdjustable chroma phase color temp and master pedestal sg eKnee point settings Auto Low Mid and High S YS te 11 rfa C S THE ADAPTABILITY TO MEET NEEDS IN TODAY S HD AND IT ERA Compatible with Mac and Windows Nonlinear Editing With its IEEE 1394 4 pin and USB 2 0 interfaces the AG HVX200 connects directly to Mac and PC The IEEE 1394 port supports SBP2 Serial Bus Protocol 2 and allows direct connection to a Mac making it easy to transfer P2 files for use with FinalCutPro nonlinear editing software When you ve recorded on mini DV tape the AG HVX200 can stream to a conventional DV compatible nonlinear editing system The USB 2 0 interface lets you transfer P2 files to a Windows PC for use with a nonlinear editing system such as an Avid or Canopus product These two interfaces provide you the best performance for Mac and Windows nonlinear editing systems External Recording with IEEE 1394 Streaming The IEEE 1394 interface can be used to control an external device synched with the camera s Start Stop operation making it easy to create backup recordings Compatible
3. IEEE 1394 4 pin Digital input output based on IEEE 1394 standard USB Type mini B connector USB ver 2 0 Camera Remote Zoom Rec Start Stop Super Mini jack 2 5mm diameter Focus Iris Mini jack 3 5mm diameter DC Input 7 9V Monitor Speaker AC Adapter and Other packages LCD Monitor 3 5 inches LCD color Monitor 210 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 44 inches LCD color Viewfinder 235 000 pixels Internal Speaker 28mm round shape x 1 AC Adapter Weight 160g Dimensions 70 W x 44 5 x 116 D mm Supplied Accessories AC adapter charger AC Cord DC Cord Battery 5400mAH Wireless remote controller Microphone holder Shoulder strap Component Video cable P2 card software driver install 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 Optional Accessories CGP D28A 1B CGA D54SE 1B CGP D28A 1B Battery Pack 2 8 Ah CGA D54SE 1B Battery Pack 5 4 Ah AG MC 100G XLR microphone Century Conversion Lens 1 6X Wide Angle Adapter OHD 06WA HVX 2 75X Wide Angle Converter Precautions for Use Mounting a wide conversion lens or fisheye adaptor may disable focusing at the telescopic setting zoom position Z approx 80 or more When the tele converter is mounted vignetting can occur at the wide setting OHD 75CV HVX zoom position Z approx 60 or lower 3 1 6X
4. equipped the AG HVX200 with advanced gamma functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and expands your creative abilities Included are the Cine Like Gamma which gives recordings the characteristic warm tone of film recordings and a News Gamma that s designed especially for news gathering Create Slow Fast Motion Effects Using Mini DV Tape In addition to its two P2 card slots the AG HVX200 is equipped with a mini DV tape drive This allows recording in 60i 30p 24p or 24pA Advance modes just like AG DVX100 series models It also lets you down convert an HD source 1080i 720p recorded on a P2 card and copy it to a mini DV tape During copying frame rate conversion is applied to overcranked and undercranked HD image sources in 720p native mode This lets you create special speed effects during DV production until now a feat 480 60 possible only with a complete VariCam system Conversion dubhin AG HVX200 Gamma Mode NEWS HD NORM LOW SD NORM HIGH B PRESS CINE LIKE D CINE LIKE V Minimizes washout to faithfully capture all visual information especially in the highlights Suitable for HD recording Works to flatten out a high contrast scene Normal setting for SD this was available in the DVX100 series Provides additional contrast color gradation Provides more contras and blacks in low contrast scenes The Cine Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic
5. 15 lens elements in 11 groups including three aspherical lenses The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica optical technology 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 Optical Image Stabilizer Aspherical Lens Wide Angle 13x Zoom Lens The Leica Dicomar Lens is a powerful 13x zoom lens designed especially for HD video recording Extending all the way to 4 2mm equivalent to 32 5mm on a 35mm lens this lens covers the full wide angle range needed in most broadcast and professional shooting There s no need for a bulky wide angle conversion lens With a minimum object distance MOD of approximately 1 9 ft 0 6 meter in telephoto mode AG HVX200 has true handheld maneuverability And with the same cam driven zoom ring acclaimed in the DVX100 series the AG HVX200 gives you the superior operability and control you need in demanding applications OIS Optical Image Stabilizer Panasonic s advanced OIS Optical Image Stabilizer dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand shake Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images New Progressive CCD and DSP Achieve Hi
6. Inc or its subsidiaries Canopus EDIUS are registered trademarks of Canopus Co Ltd EDIUS amp Broadcast EDIUS HD EDIUS SD EDIUS SP with Broadcast Upgdare Option Product name is subject to change in the future _ _ TaN zi A el M n ee 278 d a 4 p i 7 rt T ier gt imi F LCD Video Monitor Li z DT m lt EST E BT LH1700W NS 2m L ih be DVCPRO HD OMM Camcorder Protable Hard Disk Unit H Series Memory Card AG HVX200 P2 store AJ P2C004HG 4GB AJ PCS060G AJ P2C008HG 8GB Ve 5 atile O 6 rating S tyle A TOOL TO SATISFY EVERY VIDEO PROFESSIONAL Simple Solution Using just an AG HVX200 and a laptop computer access each clip or transfer clips via USB2 0 PC or IEEE1394 Mac without capturing process AG HVX200 p lt Windows PC AG HVX200 1 iie aoe di aoe P2 card P2 card News Gathering Outinthefield theP2Storehard eee nee eee eee N idm drive lets you use and re use the p Tr P2drve USB 2 0 same P2 cards repeatedly Back in U p2 m u AJ PCD20 IEEE 1394b the editing room connect the P2 eal Recorded gt y 2 7 Store or a P2 drive directly to a NLE ins H a system Mobile reliable and easy to ay 22 Say lt y use the AG HVX200 speeds up 200 7 P2 store P2 store
7. PE production and gets the news quickly P2 card from the field to the air Blank HD TV Program Production Program creation for HDTV can be a s i made in the 1080i or the 720P format T ie TROHD Usual Work Flow with the AG HVX200 Recordings can err Wa Tm IEEE QUE MERO be output to a DVCPRO HD VTR via SE IEEE 1394 the IEEE 1394 interface and added to bati the existing HD production flow Used IEEE 1394 with the FOCUS FireStore FS 100 the AG HVX200 can provide EM extended time recording POCUS Eo i00 NLE Film Commercial and Video EN DX Production NEC un M Use the AG HVX200 as a main aS HEBES camera on an independent film shoot m IEEE 13946 9227 VariCam HD production Or it can be AG HVX200 used in a high end SD production with the AJ SDX900 The HVX200 records in all of these formats so that you can go where you need to go with the camera Its size and IEEE 1394 NLE IEEE 1394 flexibility make it the camera of EN c AJ HD1400 choice for applications it is E Tape mobile and maneuverable ready for ae E all kinds of specialty shots i ai Ly Es aN DVCPRO HD As a High End DV Camera xou The AG HVX200 can record in any of VARICAM AJ HDX900 the 60i 30p 24p and 24pA Advance modes used by DVX100 series equipment Further thanks 2
8. Tele Converter eWhen a conversion lens is mounted the total weight can increase by as muchas 1 5 times OHD 16TC HVX which causes increased stress on the handle 4 Fisheye Adapter section To prevent this use a tripod and make OHD FESU HVX sure that the handle section is not subjected to extra weight IEEE 1394 Interface cable AJ PCD20 P2 Memory Card drive AJ PCS060G P2 Store portable hard disk unit AJ PC008HG AJ PC004HG H series memory card AY DVM63PQ Professional Series Tape AY DVM63AMQ Advanced Master Quality Series Tape Please do not use 80 minutes miniDV cassette tapes AY DVMCL Cleaning tape FOCUS Enhancements Inc FireStore FS 100 will be available soon Portable DTE Recorder AJ HD1400 BT LH26000W DVCPRO HD Compact Recorder 26 HD SD LCD monitor BT LH1700W 17 HD SD LCD monitor BT LH900A 8 4 HD SD LCD monitor P2 BRINGING GREATER SPEED AND CREATIVITY TO THE CONTENT CREATORS Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA www panasonic com broadcast Executive Office One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 5300 EASTERN ZONE One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 including Southeast 201 348 7196 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 including Southwest 323 436 3608 Government S
9. at 0 dB M and H can be setto 0 3 6 9 or 12 dB 18dB can also be quickly accessed by the use of the USER 1 2 or 3 switch Two ND filters 1 8 ND 1 64 ND are built in and easily accessible Slow Synchro and High Speed Shutter Used with the variable frame rate functions this allows you to create a blurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action The AG HVX200 also features a synchro scan function that s suitable for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor SUPERIOR CAMERA FUNCTIONS AND OPERABILITY Scene File User Buttons and Auto Functions for Quicker Easier Shooting Scene File Dial Set this dial for a set of shooting conditions and later you can instantly retrieve the settings when needed Six preset files are provided change of the six file names and their settings as desired You can also transfer the setting files to an SD Memory Card Three User Buttons The AG HVX200 has three user buttons each of which can be assigned any one of 12 functions rec check spotlight backlight black fade white fade ATW ATW lock gain 18dB focus ring memo index slot sel shot mark The assigned functions can then be accessed at the touch of a button Auto Manual Mode Selector J ust select the auto position to turn on Auto Aperture Auto Gain Auto Tracking White Balance and Auto Focus and you are immediately ready to shoot You can also customize the a
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11. 24p mode 0 3 6 9 12 dB variable 12 18 20 22 24 26 30 32 36 48 60 fps frame sec 60i 60p mode 1 60 OFF 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 30p mode 1 30 1 50 OFF 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec 24p mode 1 24 1 50 OFF 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec Shutter Speed Variable 60i mode 1 60 0 sec to 1 249 8 sec Video Cam Mode 30p mode 1 30 0 sec to 1 249 8 sec 24p mode 1 24 0 sec to 1 249 8 sec Aperture Angle 10 to 350 Slow Shutter Speed 60i 60p mode 1 15 1 30 30p mode 1 15 24p mode 1 12 Minimum Luminance 3 lux F1 6 12 dB gain at 1 24 shutter Video P2 General DVCPRO HD 1080i 720p Sampling Frequency 35 14 25 MI Z 37 125 MEZ Frame Rate Shutter Speed Preset Film Cam Mode Quantizing 8 bits Compression Compression ratio 1 6 7 DCT variable length code Recording Bit Rate 100M bps Audio P2 General DVCPRO HD 1080i 720p Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Quantizing 16 bits 4ch Frequency Characteristics 20 Hz ro 20kHz Wow amp Flutter Below measurable limits Memory Card Recording Format DVCPRO HD DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO DV selectable Video Recording Signal 1080 60i 24p 24pA 30p all convert to 60i and record 120 60p 24P 30p all convert to 60P and record 720 24pN 720 30pN 480 60i 24p 24pA 30p mode all convert to 60i and record Audio Recording Format PCM digital recording 48 kHz 16 bits 4ch DVCPRO HD DVCPRO 50 2ch 4ch selectable DVCP
12. Panasonic ideas for life MIU Memory Card Camera Recorder d Fal LEICA WAS DICOMAR Cassette Y 3 E 1 u SCENE FILE a M x O E P CAMERA MEA VEA DUE E XS Panasonic MEDIA E Li ian BATTERY FACH DVC BARS SHUTTER SPEED SEL OPEN M CHTSELECT CH2SELECT INPUTI INPUT2 ES QO INPUT 2 INPUT 2 uu Ju L C POWERs48V Ls iu ZEBRA OIS COUNTER RESET TC SET M P MODECHK USER USER2 USERS AUTO MANUAL y B The AG HVX200 HD Camcorder Puts a Host of Powerful Features in Your Hands Panasonic has been a leader in developing video technologies for the production industry including filmmaking broadcasting other professional applications Now we have packed a wealth of our leading technologies into an exciting new camcorder Introducing the AG HVX200 This handheld DVCPRO HD P2 camcorder is designed to meet emerging needs in HD content production It debuts as Panasonic s first HD video product to use P2 the cutting edge memory recording device that has the potential to revolutionize the entire production paradigm The AG HVX200 records HD either 1080i or 720p video acquired by a new optical system and high performance digital signal processor onto a P2 card using the broadca
13. RO DV 8 minutes with one AJ P2C 008GB DVCPRO HD 1080 60i 20 minutes with one AJ P2C008GB DVCPRO HD 720 24pN Recording Time Approx VTR part General Recording Format DV 25Mbs only 4 1 1 5 1 compression Tape Format Mini DV cassette 6 35mm width metal evaporated tape Recording Video Signals 480 60i NTSC 24p 24pA 30p mode all convert to 60i and record Recording Audio Signals PCM digital recording 16 bits 48kHz 2ch or 12 bits 32kHz Ach Recording Tracks Digital video audio signals helical track Time code helical track sub code area SP mode 18 812mm sec LP mode 12 555mm sec SP mode 63 minutes LP mode 94 minutes When using AY DVM63MQ Tape Speed Recording Time FF Rew Time 140 sec when AY DVM 63MQ is used VIDEO connectors Video Out Analog component Y 1 0Vp p 750 Pb Pr 0 7Vp p 75Q Video In Out Pin ack x 1 Analog composite 1 0Vp p 750 In out automatically switched Input DV tape mode only 4 pin Y C Y 1 0Vp p 750 C 0 286Vp p 750 In out automatically switched Input DV tape mode only S video In Out AUDIO connectors XLR In XLR 3 pin x 2 Input 1 Input 2 Input High impedance Line OdBu MIC 50 60 dBu selectable in menu Line In Out Pin J ack x 2 Input 1 Input 2 automatically switched In High impedance 316mV Out 6000 316mV Internal Microphone Stereo Microphone Phones Stereo Mini jack 3 5mm diameter OTHER connectors
14. XP Windows 2000 and Mac OS X Connects Directly to PCs and Macs Zt In PC mode the AG HVX200 connects directly via USB 2 0 to a PC running Windows In IEEE 1394 Device mode it connects directly to a Mac This lets you use the AG HVX200 as a P2 card drive providing easy access to recordings on the P2 card Added Versatility for Field Work The battery powered AJ PCS060G portable hard disk drive or P2 Store gives the AG HVX200 the added versatility needed in the field Equipped with a card slot the P2 Store makes it easy to download files and initialize a card so it can be re used right away In the editing booth the P2 Store can connect to a PC via its USB 2 0 port and serve as an external hard disk drive MM VCR i p2 Panasonic MEDIA P Loe VanC am C reativity INHERITING THE EXPRESSIVE POWERS OF THE VARICAM Variable Frame Rates from 12 to 60 fps Allows Cinematic Expression A First in this Class Variable Frame Rate from 12 to 60 fps Panasonic s VariCam named for its ground breaking variable frame rate capability is widely used in the production of movies TV programs and commercials Now with the AG HVX200 the variable frame rate function is available for the first time in a compact camera In 720p mode the frame rate can be set from the conventional 1 Lu ie 1 cinematic shooting is done at 24 fps the same rate as i
15. a For example in 24p mode it records 24 frames Using the AG HVX200 to play back recording at 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 720p over 60p Mode This is a VariCam compatible mode for recording 60p converted video For example in 24p mode it records 60 frames by applying a 2 3 pulldown 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 Hard Disk recorder such as the Panasonic AJ HD1200A DVCPRO HD recorder or the FOCUS FireStore FS 100 FOCUS and FireStore are registered trademarks of FOCUS Enhancements Inc 1080 480 24p Advance Mode The 1080 and 480 progressive recording systems convert recordings to 60i in 24p 30p or 24pA Advance mode The 24p Advance mode uses 2 3 3 2 pulldown and performs 60i 24p conversion with minimum image degradation when recording data is captured via an IEEE 1394 interface to a compatible nonlinear editing system This lets you maintain superior image quality throughout the production process 24 23 98 30 29 97 60p 59 94p and 60i 59 94i Cine Like Gamma Provides Warmer Film Like Color Tones Eight Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam Panasonic has
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17. devices include the AJ HD1400 for DVCPRO HD recording the AJ SD93 DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO and the AG DV2500 DV Also when used with the FOCUS FireStore FS 100 the AG HVX200 can provide extended time recording all codec formats including DVCPRO HD except in native recording mode Transferring Files to an External HDD The AG HVX200 offers a host function Insert a P2 card in the card slot and data can be transferred to an external Hard Disk Drive AC Power Supply needed via the IEEE 1394 port IEEE 1394 gt S y a File transfer AG HVX200 HDD stand alone power supply Analog Component Signal Output The AG HVX200 is equipped with analog component signal Y Pb Pr terminals for outputting 1080i 720p and 480i each 59 94 Hz camera video signals This lets you preview recorded clips on an ordinary HD SD TV monitor 16 9 Squeeze and Letterbox Modes The AG HVX200 can record in SD with a 16 9 or 4 3 aspect ratio When 16 9 is selected the AG HVX200 can record in native 16 9 recording or can be switched to a letterboxed 4 3 image TC Set and User File Copy with Multi Cameras Connecting two AG HVX200 units together with an IEEE 1394 cable allows set initial time code which then enables time code matched editing with multiple camcorders The built in SMPTE time code generator reader lets you select the Drop Frame Non Drop Frame and Free Run Rec Run modes preset and regenerate User bits are als
18. e for data management such as system data therefore non stop recording With actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card d 2 The P2 card driver standard equipped must be installed The P2 card driver operates multiple cards you can recor under Windows XP Windows 2000 and Mac OS X for hours without interruption Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S Or using AJ PCS060G the and other countries P2 Store external hard drive 3 This data transfer speed is a theoretical value The actual data transfer speed varies according to operating conditions and other ancillary devices you can download recorded files from a P2 card and then initialize it erasing the files so it s ready for re use eLoop recording Using two P2 cards and setting the AG HVX200 for P2 cards provide superb reliability in even the harsh environments P2 consecutive overwriting you can repeatedly re record during a cards withstand shock up to 1 500 G an vibration p to 15 6 particular recurring time slot always maintaining a recording of the operate in temperatures from 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C and be most recent period Unlike video tape P2 cards need no rewinding stored in temperatures from 40 to 176 F 40 to 80 C In durability They minimize wasted time and allow seamless continuous too the P2 card goes
19. ecord onto a P2 card in 1080 60i or Progressive Scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible 720 60p HD and it s compatible with the SD 480i format currently at this level of camera Keep in mind that the camera does not record used in TV broadcasting The multi codec system lets you record in this signal but uses it as a basis for all capture The result is an HD or DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO and DV SD recording with a level of image quality that electronically 1 As of November 2005 according to a Panasonic survey 2 In 1080 24p Images are recorded in 60i by 2 3 pull down 3 P2 card be used for recording video 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 processed scans cannot match DVCPRO HD The Image and Sound Quality Broadcasters Demand Supports M ulti Codec Recording Video format and codec Se by AG HVX200 The Superb Images and Sound of DVCPRO HD Codec Using the DVCPRO HD codec recording system the AG HVX200 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 S intraframe compression system is DVCPRO HD in Turin Olympics suitable for recording fast moving Subjects with no motion artifacts other than motion blur 4 2 2 Sampling rate mini
20. gher Sensitivity and Image Quality New High Sensitivity Progressive CCD Each pixel has a large light receiving area giving this newly developed 1 3 type progressive CCD the kind of high sensitivity not available in previous compact HD cameras This advanced CCD combines with a newly developed digital signal processor DSP in combination with a very sophisticated offset spatial technology acheives a balance of high resolution and high S N ratio that rivals HD broadcasting cameras New DSP with 14 bit A D Conversion and 19 bit Processing The AG HVX200 s newly 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 itis 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 HVX200 deliver beautiful images in all video formats High Resolution Native Progressive 1080 60 Scan HD SD Multi Format Recording Progressive to interlace conversion cross conversion and down The AG HVX200 is the world s first compact camera to offer conversion all start with the 1080p 60 scan That initial 1080p Native 1080 24p shooting It can r
21. l Plug in is a compact solid state memory card designed for professional AV use Basically four SD Memory Cards are packaged together to create a single P2 card When striped as a RAID 0 array this gives the P2 four times the transfer speed and four times the capacity of a single SD Memory Card A slim large capacity 8 GB P2 card AJ P2C008HG can hold 32 minutes of DVCPRO DV codec recording yet weighs only about 45 grams Compliant with PC Card standards the P2 card plugs directly into the card slot of a 18 laptop PC AV data on the card mounts instantly with each cut as an MXF file The data can be used immediately no digitizing necessary for nonlinear editing or it can be transferred over a network The P2 far surpasses all other AV media in transfer speed too The P2 cards transfer data at up to 640 Mbps which can greatly P2 The Next Generation M edia When you press the Record Button in standby mode the AG HVX200 instantly finds a blank area of the P2 card and begins recording It can begin recording immediately even when you re using it to preview video In normal use there s no chance of accidentally overwriting a recording Recordings will not be erased unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the card eHot swap recording Thanks to the AG HVX200 s two card Slots you can hot swap P2 speed up production processes cards and have continuous 1 Total card capacity includes spac
22. mizes jaggies at chroma edges and is advantageous image and compositing Sound quality is excellent too thanks to DVCPRO HD s uncompressed 16 bit 4 channel digital audio recording capability aan over a 720 24pN Native 720 30pN Native P2 card 480 60i 480 24p over 60i DVCPRO50 32 minutes 480 24pA over 60i 480 30p over 60i 480 60i 480 24p over 60i DVCPRO DV 64 minutes 480 24pA over 60i 480 30p over 601 480 60i 480 24p over 60i T mini DV Tape 63 minutes 480 24pA over 60i 480 30p over 601 9 4 24 23 98 30 29 97 60 59 94 60i 59 94i 5 In Native mo de AG H VX200 re cord only active frames 6 P2 using two 8GB P2 cards half with a single card DV using a AY DVM63 mini D V tape Revo luto a of Wo 1 E low THE SPEED AND CONVENIENCE OF P2 Semiconductor M emory portion for example is specially designed for professional use and that Reflects Today s Leading Digital Technologies has passed insertion removal tests of more than 30 000 cycles P2 cards also have a write protect switch that helps prevent accidental data deletion Solid state memory has the unique advantage of being rewritable over and over again in part because itis a non contact media and requires no rotation You can use the same P2 card again and again for years slashing media expenses while also minimizing impact on the environment P2 which stands for Professiona
23. n film cameras The AG HVX200 can record in 1080 24p over 60i or 480 24p over 60i mode as well as 720 24p mode 30 fps is the standard frame rate used in production of TV commercials music clips and video software The AG HVX200 can also record in 1080 30p over 60i or 480 30p over 60i mode as well as 720 30p mode This is especially effective for high action scenes like car chases or crashes or for scenes with considerable dramatic impact When the standard speed is 24 fps For a standard speed of 30 fps anything over 32 fps will be overcranked e IM np i 4 ei 5 TN YN 1 eLower speed shooting at 12 to 22 fps lets you attain fast motion effect This technique can be combined with warp speed effect special emphasis to flowing water fast moving clouds When the standard speed is 24 fps For a standard speed of 30 fps anything under 26 fps will be undercranked 24p 30p to any of 11 steps between 12p and 60p Like the VariCam the AG HVX200 allows the undercranking and overcranking used with film cameras to create fast motion and slow motion effects 1 According to Panasonic survey as of J anuary 2006 2 In 1080 and 480 modes the frame rate can be set only to 24p or 30p Equipped with Native and Over 60p Modes for Previewing Visual Effects New 720p Native Mode In the new Native mode the AG HVX200 records images at the frame rate set in the camer
24. o provided User files with sets of camera settings can be transferred to an SD Memory Card This makes it easy to synchronize images recorded Simultaneously using multiple cameras Regenerate available in tape mode User settings NS and Scene files m B geen me EEE 1394 value of the camera 2 And 3 are matched to the camera Wy EMEN ep vant Compatibility with Nonlinear Editing Systems In developing DVCPRO and P2 products Panasonic has been working in collaboration with a number of strategic P2 Partners results are products that offer maximum compatibility with existing hardware and software including IT based system platforms and nonlinear editors and network servers Apple Avid and Canopus have announced support of the DVCPRO HD P2 file recorded by the AG HVX200 Using nonlinear editing systems from these three leading companies you can produce HD videos from DVCPRO HD native files Latest compatibility test report is shown at lt https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av gt P2 compatibility table T Avid Liquid family Avid Xpress amp Pro family Avid NewsCutter family Avid Media Composer family Apple and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Avid Xpress Media Composer and NewsCutter are trademarks registered in the United States of Avid Technology
25. r Monitor Large Electronic Viewfinder The large viewfinder makes it easy to view content even with your eye at a slight distance and it tilts upward 90 degrees for easy low angle shots The AG HVX200 also has a detail PEAKING function 3 5 Color LCD Monitor The large bright LCD monitor opens all the way to 120 degrees and swivels freely within a range of 270 degrees This makes it easy to Shoot from a variety of angles and view the image comfortably In 16 9 wide screen mode the AG HVX200 can display images in letterbox format Trigger and Zoom Control on Upper cup In addition to the lens grip the upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start Stop button and a lens zoom control This design assures easy shooting even at low angles or when using a tripod The zoom speed can be set to any of three speed levels or off Magnesium Alloy Chassis The AG HVX200 has the same magnesium alloy diecast chassis as our DVCPRO broadcast models This ultra tough ruggedly built camcorder protects the precision parts within giving the AG HVX200 outstanding reliability and durability Built for professionals the AG HVX200 stands up to the bumps and jolts that may occur in the field Support Functions for Greater Convenience check Displays a list of the camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor eZebra Select any two levels from among 5096 to 10596 in 596 steps
26. range The Cine Like mode yw shifted to prioritize contrast gt Professional Design Manual Zoom Focus Iris and Gain Functions for the Professional Cam Driven Manual Zoom cam driven mechanical manual zoom ring provides the same fast precise zooming as cameras with interchangeable lenses You ll also enjoy the operating feel When you turn the zoom ring you experience the same kind of steady resistance as you feel with 35mm lenses The AG HVX200 s servo driven zoom also allows slow zooming Manual Focus with Center Zoom Enjoy quick sharp focusing manually or automatically In manual mode the focus ring gives you the same kind of operating feel and responsive control as cameras with interchangeable lenses An HD compatible focus assist Center Zoom function enlarges the center part of the image making it easier to get the more precise focus needed in HD production In auto mode you get quick focusing when shooting at a high or low angle When set to infinity the focal distance is immediately prepared for the next manual focus When in manual mode pressing the Push Auto button temporarily activates auto focus Manual Aperture The large aperture dial direction setting possible is designed for easy manual operation You also backlight correction spotlight correction to the auto aperture function Gain ND Filter Increases gain up to 18 dB The selector has three positions L is fixed
27. sting DVCPRO HD codec This system achieves a level of image quality that conventional handheld HD cameras simply cannot match while also supporting HD SD multi format and multi codec recording capabilities Variable frame rate recording is just one of the features that makes the AG HVX200 unique in its class Using technologies that make the Panasonic VariCam camcorder a favorite in movie production this powerful function allows the overcranking and undercranking techniques used with film cameras to create fast motion and slow motion effects The P2 card offers superior reliability immediate playback and outstanding cost performance It allows direct connection to nonlinear editing systems and streamlines the production work flow by providing to the editing system data files ready to be edited rather than a video tape which would require the task of digitizing On top of all its advanced features and technologies the AG HVX200 inherits the refined design and easy operation that distinguishes Panasonic s high value DVX100 DV camera series In the AG HVX200 video professionals of all kinds will find a powerful tool for giving form to their creative visions True High Definition IMAGE QUALITY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL Newly Designed Leica Dicomar 13x Zoom Lens System for HD Applications The New Leica Dicomar HD Lens Developed specifically for HD recording this lens system features a large 82 mm diameter filter along with
28. uto mode by removing functions and setting the gain to any value desired White Balance with the Auto Tracking White Function One press of the AWB button is all it takes to adjust the white balance and black balance There are three white balance values to select from one that s preset and two A B that you can set and save in memory The auto tracking white balance ATW function can also be assigned to any of the three positions The ATW mode supports fast active shooting by adjusting the white balance in real time as lighting conditions change 7 Sua te XLR External Microphone Inputs and Manual Adjustment Capability Meets Professional Audio Needs XLR Audio Inputs In addition to the built in stereo microphones the AG HVX200 is equipped with two XLR audio input terminals with a 48 V phantom power Supply for professional use Both input 1 and input 2 can be switched between line and mic and Audio is locked to the Video unlike consumer DV camcorders Audio Dials and Flexible Input Selection The AG HVX200 has the same kind of level adjustment dials as DVCPRO camcorders This practical design incorporates professional operating features that have been refined over years of use on location A switch lets you Select built in mic input 1 or input 2 for the audio input of both channel 1 and channel 2 Auto level control can be turned on or off m AUR Hr Ergonomic Design Throughout Including the Viewfinde
29. well beyond ordinary PC cards Its connector recording This makes them especially useful for unattended monitoring ePre rec While in standby mode you can continuously store and Subsequently record up to 7 seconds in DVCPRO50 DVCPRO or 3 seconds in DVCPRO HD 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 Convenient for producing animation this mode records for a set time from 1 frame to 1 second each time you press the Start button nterval rec Recording one frame at a time at set intervals from 2 frames to 10 min this mode is useful for monitoring and special ultra undercranking effects Clip Thumbnail Data Function The AG HVX200 records each cut as a Clip file and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and file information to it To preview a Clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails Shot Marker Function If desired you can add a simple OK NG shot marker to each clip either during or after recording When a P2 card containing marked clips is inserted in a PC the PC will display with a M demarkation in the P2 viewer which of the clips is the one with the Marker The P2 card driver standard equipped must be installed The P2 card driver Operates under Windows
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