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AVC-Intra Codec
The AVC-Intra codec further advances
HD production. It complies with the
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 international
standard based on advanced image compression technology, and offers
both superb image quality and highly efficient compression. It uses an
intra-frame compression system to bring important advantages to
professional editing. The AG-HPD24 can record in AVC-Intra 100 for
maximum picture quality or in AVC-Intra 50, which adopts a lower bit rate,
for versatile operation. It also supports the DVCPRO HD codec.
• AVC-Intra 100:
With the same bit rate as DVCPRO HD, this mode gives
you full 10 bit recording with 1920 x 1080* pixels. It captures master-
quality video for high-end image production.
• AVC-Intra 50:
This mode delivers video quality very similar to DVCPRO
HD with 1440 x 1080* pixels, yet is able to do so at bit rates usually
associated with standard definition (e.g. DVCPRO 50). AVC-Intra 50's lower
bit rate doubles the recording time and cuts the data transfer time in half.
* These figures are for 1080i/p mode. The AG-HPD24 also supports 720p mode.
24PsF Compatible, HD/SD Multi-Format
Handling a wide range of HD formats, such as 1080p, 1080i and 720p, the
AG-HPD24 can be switched between 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz to adapt to the
world's HD broadcasting formats. The AG-HPD24 supports 1080/24p native
recording and playback with the AVC-Intra codec. HD SDI mode provides
1080/24PsF input/output for use in high-end movie production. And SD
recording in both NTSC (480i) and PAL (567i) are available with multi
codec (DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV).
Up-/Down-/Cross-Conversion
The AG-HPD24 can convert up or down between HD and SD or cross-
convert between 720p and 1080i during playback. It also features an
aspect conversion function.
* Only cross-conversion is available in 3D mode.
* The closed caption signal in the SD signal is not output during up-/down-/cross-conversion
playback.
VariCam Speed Effects
The AG-HPD24 can extract active frames from VFR (variable frame rate)
signals output by a VariCam and record them in 720/24p. VariCam-like 60p
pull-down output can also be provided by playing back a video clip in a P2
card recorded in native 720/24p by the AJ-HPX2700, the AG-HPX500
Series, the AG-HPX370 Series, the AG-HPX170 Series or the AG-HPX250
(scheduled for release in Autumn 2011) P2HD camera recorders.
* Not supported in 3D mode.
Gamma Conversion for Cinema Production
This function converts images recorded by a VariCam or images recorded in
the Film Rec mode of the AJ-HPX3100 to the same kind of film-like look as
the Telecine 5 or Telecine 6 mode of the AJ-GBX27G HD Gamma Corrector.
It can also convert to the Cineon curve for film-recording.
High-Quality 24 bit Audio Recording
AVC-Intra mode features high-quality 24 bit digital audio recording. You
can select either 24 bit 4 channel or 16 bit 8 channel recording. DVCPRO
HD mode provides 16 bit 8 channel, and DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV mode
includes 16 bit 4 channel recording.
* To play video clips recorded with 24 bit audio, use a 24 bit-compatible P2 device or P2 viewer.
A P2 device that is not 24 bit compatible will display the clip number in red, and playback will not
be possible. A P2 viewer that is not 24 bit compatible will not produce normal sound. Use the latest
P2 viewer version. For current information on 24 bit-compatible P2 devices and P2 viewers, see the
Service and Support section of the Panasonic website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/).
Excellent Reliability and Mobility with the P2 Card
The P2 card offers a large capacity of up to 64 GB* in a small, lightweight
package. Its rugged design withstands even harsh professional use. It is
highly resistant to temperature fluctuations, dust, impact and vibration,
and is free of the problems that are common in tapes, such as
condensation, head clogging and dropouts. The P2 card promises solid
reliability and excellent mobility under the often difficult conditions of
field recording. Because data is automatically recorded in blank card
spaces, there is no need for cueing and the risk of accidentally overwriting
valuable data is eliminated.
* Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data; therefore, the
actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card. For details on recording times,
see the table below on the compatibility of input signals and recording formats.
high-end production with AVc-intrA codec, 24 bit Audio, And 24 psf.
HD Input Signal
Recording Format
Recording Time*
1
(With Two 64 GB P2 cards)
SDI Output*
2
AVC-Intra100
AVC-Intra50
DVCPRO HD
1080
720
480/576
1080/59.94i
1080/59.94i
Approx. 128 min. Approx. 256 min. Approx. 128 min. 1080/59.94i
720/59.94p
480/59.94i
1080/50i
1080/50i
Approx. 128 min. Approx. 256 min. Approx. 128 min. 1080/50i
720/50p
576/50i
1080/23.98p over 59.94i*
3
1080/23.98pN*
4
Approx. 160 min. Approx. 320 min.
—
1080/23.98PsF
—
—
1080/59.94i
Approx. 128 min. Approx. 256 min. Approx. 128 min. 1080/23.98p over 59.94i
720/23.98p over 59.94p
480/23.98p over 59.94i
1080/23.98PsF
1080/23.98pN*
4
Approx. 160 min. Approx. 320 min.
—
1080/23.98PsF
—
—
1080/24PsF
1080/23.98pN*
4
Approx. 160 min. Approx. 320 min.
—
1080/24PsF
—
—
720/59.94p
720/59.94p
Approx. 128 min. Approx. 256 min. Approx. 128 min. 1080/59.94i
720/59.94p
480/59.94i
720/50p
720/50p
Approx. 128 min. Approx. 256 min. Approx. 128 min. 1080/50i
720/50p
576/50i
720/23.98p over 59.94p*
3
720/23.98pN*
4
Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min. Approx. 320 min. 1080/23.98PsF
—
—
720/24p over 60p*
3
720/23.98pN*
4
Approx. 320 min. Approx. 640 min. Approx. 320 min. 1080/24PsF
—
—
SD Input Signal
Recording Format
Recording Time*
1
(With Two 64 GB P2 cards)
SDI Output*
2
DVCPRO 50
DVCPRO/DV
1080
720
480/576
480/59.94i
480/59.94i
Approx. 256 min.
Approx. 512 min.
1080/59.94i
720/59.94p
480/59.94i
480/23.98p over 59.94i
480/59.94i
1080/23.98PsF*
5
1080/23.98p over 59.94i
720/23.98p over 59.94p
480/23.98p over 59.94i
576/50i
576/50i
1080/50i
720/50p
576/50i
• 3D recording and playback is possible only in the AVC-Intra codec.
*1: All of the times apply when single clips are recorded continuously one after the other on the P2 card. Depending on the number of the clips to be recorded, the recordable time may be shorter than the
times given. *2: Settings must be made on the menu screen (system frequency mode). *3: 2-3, 2-3-3-2 or 2-2 pull-down output signal from P2HD Camera Recorder or DVCPRO HD Camera recorder.
*4: N=Native This mode records only effective frames. *5: Output is produced only when the playback system frequency is set to 23.98 or 59-23.
AG-HPD24 Corresponding Input/Recording Formats
