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GENERAL

Power Supply: 

dC7.2v (with Battery) 

 

dC7.9v (with aC adaptor)

Power Consumption: 

10.9W (when LCD monitor is not used.) 

 

11.7W (when LCD monitor is used.) 

 

13.8W (MaX)

Operating Temperature:  0˚C to +40˚C
Operating Humidity: 

10% to 85% (No condensation)

Weight: 

approx. 1.9kg Camcorder only 

 

approx. 2.25kg incl. two P2 cards and supplied battery

dimensions (W x h x d):  154 × 179.5 × 397 mm

 
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×zoom,  

 

F1.6 - 3.0  

 

(f=3.9mm to 51mm / 35mm equivalent: 28mm ro 368mm)

optical Color Separation: Prism system
nd Filter: 

1/4, 1/16, 1/64

gain Selection: 

50i/50p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB,  

 

25p/25pn mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB,   

 

when using slow shutter (1/12), 0dB fixed. 

 

when using under 25 fps flame rate, 0dB fixed.

Shutter Speed: 

50i/50p mode:  

 

1/50 (oFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. 

 

25p/25pn mode:  

 

1/25, 1/50 (oFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Shutter Speed: 

50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec. 

(Synchro Scan) 

25p/25pn mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec.

Shutter angle:  

10° to 360° by 0.5° steps 

 

“FILM CAM” mode in scene file operation type

Slow Shutter Speed: 

50i/50p mode: 1/25, 1/12 

 

25p/25pn mode: 1/12

Frame rate: 

variable 12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/37/ 

 

42/45/48/50 fps (20steps) 

Minimum Luminance: 

3lux, (F1.6, Gain: +12dB, Shutter: 1/24sec.) 

Lens Hood: 

Wide-field large type

Filter diameter: 

72 mm

 
Video P2 General

 (dvCPro hd, 1080i / 720p)

Sampling Frequency: 

y: 74.25 Mhz, P

B

/P

r

: 37.125 Mhz

Quantizing: 

8 bits

video Compression System:  Compression ratio 1/6.7, dCt + variable length code
video recording Bit rate:  100 Mbps

 
Audio P2 General 

(dvCPro hd, 1080i / 720p)

Sampling Frequency: 

48 khz

Quantizing: 

16 bits / 4ch

Frequency characteristics:  20 hz to 20khz

Memory Card

recording Format: 

dvCPro hd:  

 

1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i),  

 

720/50p, 720/25p (over 50p), 720/25pn (native) 

 

dvCPro 50/dvCPro/dv:  

 

576/50i, 576/25p (over 50i)

audio recording Format:  PCM digital recording 48 khz / 16 bits  
 

4ch (dvCPro hd / dvCPro 50),  

 

2ch/4ch selectable (dvCPro/dv)

recording/Playback time*: approx.16 minutes 
 

(Using one AJ-P2C016HG, DVCPRO HD, recording in 1080/60i) 

 

approx.32 minutes 

 

(Using one AJ-P2C032HG, DVCPRO HD, recording in 1080/60i) 

 
VIDEO connectors

Sdi out:  

BnC x 1, 0.8vp-p, 75  

 

hd: SMPte292M/296M/299M Standard 

 

SD: SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 Standard

analog Component output:  Component video terminal x 1, 
 

Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, P

B

/P

r

: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω

analog Composite output:  Pin jack x 1,  1.0Vp-p, 75Ω

 
Audio Connectors

XLR Input: 

XLR (3-pin) ×2 (Input 1/Input 2) 

 

Input High-Impedance Line: 0dBu,  

 

MIC: -50/-60dBu (selectable in menu GUI)

Line Output: 

Pin-jack × 2 (ch1,ch2)  316mV, 600 Ω

Built-in Microphone: 

Stereo micropnone

Phones: 

Stereo mini jack (3.5mm diameter)

Built-in Speaker: 

20mm round shape x 1

 
Other Connectors

ieee 1394: 

6-pin digital x 1 (input/output), based on ieee 1394 standard

USB: 

Type mini B connector (USB ver.2.0)

Camera remote: 

2.5mm diameter super mini jack for zoom and rec start/stop 

 

3.5mm diameter mini jack for focus and iris

 
Monitor, 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

aC adapter: 

Weight: 160 g 

 

dimensions: 70 (W) x 44.5 (h) x 116 (d)

 

mm

Supplied accessories: 

aC adapter/charger, aC cord, dC cord, eye cup,  

 

5400mah battery pack,   

 

Wireless remote controller with button-type battery,  

 

Microphone holder, Shoulder strap, Ferrite core,  

 

Component video cable, Pin-BnC conversion plug,  

 

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.

Specifications

Summary of Contents for AG-HPX172

Page 1: ...AG HPX170 series Memory Card Camera Recorder AG HPX172 AG HPX173 AG HPX174 ...

Page 2: ...proven track record in broadcasting to provide exceptional HD recording quality The AG HPX170 series offers a host of advanced features Two P2 card slots allow hot swapping for extended recording Pre rec and loop rec functions help ensure that you never miss an important shooting opportunity There is also 20 step variable frame rate selection HD SDI output for uncompressed streaming output and a w...

Page 3: ...ection Comes equipped for HD SDI output Waveform Monitoring vector scope and histogram display HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1 3 inch CCD as of July 2008 according to a Panasonic survey obility to Video production and News Gathering Advanced Functions Ecological Benefits Thanks to Solid State Technology Broadcasting Can Help Conservation Because P2 cards are re usable and moving parts are...

Page 4: ...d OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand held camera work Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear The new 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD on the AG HPX170 series further raises image quality It combines a significantly improved S N ratio and better low light p...

Page 5: ...ages that result are enhanced by a visually wide dynamic range 7 Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam Panasonic has equipped the AG HPX170 series with advanced gamma functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities This includes the Cine Like Gamma which produces the characteristic warm tone of film recording...

Page 6: ... make it ideal for news gathering include operation in temperatures from 20 to 60 C and storage from 40 to 80 C AV data is recorded in MXF files for direct transfer to nonlinear editors 2 or networks 3 without the need for digitizing 1 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 2 PCs must b...

Page 7: ...ws PC or Mac computers which P2 users can download for free Visit https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av and click P2 Support and Download Versatile Recording Modes Handle Various Situations Loop recording Using two P2 cards and setting the AG HPX170 series for consecutive overwriting you can repeatedly re record during a particular recurring time slot always mai ntaining a recording of the most re...

Page 8: ...atic impact in a scene When the standard speed is 25fps mode anything over 26 fps will be overcranked Lower speed shooting at under 24 fps lets you attain a fast motion effect This technique can be combined with a warp speed effect to give special emphasis to flowing water fast moving clouds etc When the standard speed is 25 fps anything under 24 fps will be undercranked 720p Native Mode In Native...

Page 9: ...corded images or SD output down converted from HD playback You can select from three modes side crop letterbox and squeeze Slow Synchro and High Speed Shutter Used with the variable frame rate function this allows you to create a blurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action The AG HPX170 series also features a synchro scan function that s suitable for capturing screen shots from a co...

Page 10: ...s an interchangeable lens can be used to control the aperture too by switching the Ring Focus Iris selector You can also add backlight correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture function Focus Assist and Other New Functions A new focus assist function with HD compatibility has also been added to the AG HPX170 series This is in addition to a center zoom function that enlarges the cente...

Page 11: ... from among 50 to 105 in 5 steps Center marker Provides an accurate numeric display of the brightness at screen center Standard HD SDI Output An SDI HD SD output terminal enables serial transfer of uncompressed video and audio data In addition to its use in ordinary digital broadcasting environments it also allows synchronized recording with a Panasonic digital recorder P2 HD HD D5 DVCPRO HD USB 2...

Page 12: ...reliable and easy to use the AG HPX170 series is a perfect solution for the news environment as it can get in places that bigger cameras may not be allowed HDTV Program Production Programs for HDTV can be created in the 1080i or 720p format with the AG HPX170 series Recordings can be output to a DVCPRO HD VTR via the IEEE 1394 interface and added to the existing HD production flow When used with t...

Page 13: ...lick Nonlinear Compatibility Information For the operating requirements and other details of editing software visit the website of the relevant software manufacturer AG MC200G XLR microphone Sensitivity 40 3 5 dB 0 dB 1V Pa 1KHz Maximum Input level 127 dB 1000Hz Distortion within 1 S N More than 69 dB CGA D54 Battery Pack 5 400 mAh AJ P2C016RG AJ P2C032RG R series memory card AG B25 AC adapter kit...

Page 14: ...Details ...

Page 15: ...ch Frequency characteristics 20 Hz to 20kHz Memory Card Recording Format DVCPRO HD 1080 50i 1080 25p over 50i 720 50p 720 25p over 50p 720 25pN Native DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO DV 576 50i 576 25p over 50i Audio Recording Format PCM digital recording 48 kHz 16 bits 4ch DVCPRO HD DVCPRO 50 2ch 4ch selectable DVCPRO DV Recording Playback Time Approx 16 minutes Using one AJ P2C016HG DVCPRO HD recording in 1080...

Page 16: ...tudio are trademarks of Apple 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 Inc or its subsidiaries EDIUS is registered trademarks of Grass Valley Inc MainConcept is a registered trademark of MainConcept AG Matrox is a registered trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd Microsoft Windows W...

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