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• Variable frame rate from 4 to 60 fps, including the

traditional "film look" rate of 24 fps

• Up to 8 setup data files can be stored on an SD Memory

Card (Panasonic)

• Up to 64 lens files can be written to an SD Memory Card

(Panasonic)

• The following functions can be assigned to the

USER1/USER2 buttons: Rec SW, Y-GET, Frame Rate,

Super Iris, Super Gain, Super Black, Black Stretch, and

Front/Rear Mic input

• ECU menu On/Off selectable on EVF

• 2-level zebra pattern and spot zebra

• State, alert display on EVF screen

VTR section: High-quality recording 
of progressive scan images.

• Records up to 32 minutes on a compact DVCPRO HD

cassette

• Recorded results can be checked on location via the

viewfinder (black & white) or monitored in colour through

the HD SDI out terminal

• Two channels of 16-bit/48-kHz digital audio

• Two audio A/V timing modes (select conventional timing or

just-before timing)

• Audio input selectable from the front mic or rear panel 

line input

• NEWS REC function prevents start/stop mistakes

• RETAKE function simplifies retakes of NG cuts

• REC REVIEW allows instant checking of recorded end

• Interval recording, with intervals from 2 seconds to 24

hours

• One-Shot recording for making animation

• Users Bit Data for post-process

*The videotape recorded in DVCPRO HD EX format cannot be played back on this
camera-recorder.

The functions that professionals need, in a
compact, lightweight unit with low power
consumption.

• Scan Reverse function for cinematic lens adapter

• Two isolated HD-SDI outputs. For monitor (super status

display switch) and for camera output (fixation).

• Handheld control of camera settings and VTR section

remote control using the AJ-EC3E Extension Control Unit

• High-resolution 2-inch HD viewfinder 

(optional AJ-HVF27BP). New, sturdier 2-point locking

viewfinder mount.

• Built-in colour bar, reference audio signal generator

• Accommodates super-directional mic with phantom 

power supply

• Compact size, light weight – approx. 4.7 kg (7.6 kg in

operating condition)

• Consumes only 36 W to minimize battery drain

• Built-in monitor speaker

• Reinforced lens hood

Specifications

General

Power Supply 

DC 11V to 17V

Power Consumption 

36 W

conditions

Operating Temperature  0˚ C to 40˚ C 

Operating Humidity 

Less than 85%

Weight 

About 4.7 kg, About 7.6 kg in operation

Dimensions (W x H x D) 132 x 204 x 313mm

Camera Section

CCD Elements 

2/3" IT 3-CCD (RGB)

Picture Elements 

1,019,280 pixels (total, 1,370 x 744)

921,600 pixels (effective, 1,280 x 720)

Optical Filters 

CC: Cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K  

ND: CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND

Quantization 12 

bits

Processing 

74.25MHz (60Hz), 74.1758MHz (59.94Hz)

Programmable Gain 

–6/–3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18/+24/+30 dB (–6dB in video menu) 

Super Gain 

+18/+24/+30/+36dB

Shutter Speed

1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000sec.

Syncro Scan Shutter 

0.8 % to 97.2 % (3°to 350°)

Frame Rate

4 fps to 60 fps (in single increments)

Sensitivity 

2000 Lux at F12 (89.9% reflection, 23.98 p, 50% shutter)

Minimum Illumination  0.7 lux (F1.4, +36 dB gain 59.94 p)

Video S/N 

54 dB (typical)

Horizontal Resolution  700 TV lines at center

Registration Error 

Less than 0.03 % (whole zone, without lens distortion)

Geometric Distortion 

Below measurable limit

Lens Mount 

2/3" Bayonet type

Viewfinder AJ-HVF27BP 

(Option)

VTR Section

Recording Format 

DVCPRO HD (720p, 60Hz/720 p, 59.94Hz)

Tape 

1/4" DVCPRO HD cassette tape

Tape Speed 

135.42 mm/s (60Hz), 135.28 mm/s (59.94Hz)

Recording Time 

Max. 32 minutes using AJ-HP64ELG

FF/REW Time 

About 2.5 minutes using AJ-HP64ELG

VTR Section-Video

Sampling Frequency 

Y: 74.25MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125MHz (60Hz)

Y: 74.1758MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.088MHz (59.94Hz)

Quantization 8 

bits

Error Correction 

Reed-Solomon product code

Compression Ratio 

6.7:1 

Bit Rate 

100Mbps

Video Band 

Y: 20MHz, Pb/Pr: 10MHz

Audio

Sampling Frequency 

48.048kHz (60Hz) /48kHz (59.94Hz)

Quantization 16 

bits/sample

Frequency response* 

20Hz to 20kHz, ±1.0dB (reference level)

Dynamic range* 

More than 85dB (1 kHz, AWTD)

Distortion* 

Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level)

Wow & Flutter* 

Below measurable limit

Headroom* 18 

dB

Input

Audio IN 

XLR x 2 (CH1/CH2), MIC/LINE/MIC+48V switchable

LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: –60 dBu

MIC IN 

XLR x 1, balanced, –40 dBu)

P48V (On/Off)

Genlock IN 

BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75

TC IN 

BNC x 1, 0.5 to 7Vp-p, High-impedance

Output

HD SDI OUT 

BNC x 2, 0.8Vp-p 75

Audio OUT 

XLR-5pin x 1, 0dBu

TC OUT 

BNC x 1, 2.0Vp-p low-impedance

Phones 

Stereo mini-jack x 1

Others

DC IN 

XLR-4pin x 1 DC11V to 17V

DC OUT 

4P x 1, DC11V to 17V, 1.5 A

Lens 

12P x 1

ECU 

6P x 1

EVF 

20P x 1

Summary of Contents for AJHDC27H - DVCPRO HD CAMERA

Page 1: ...AJ HDC27H Variable Frame Rate HD Camera Recorder ...

Page 2: ...able frame rate as their HD camera with film sensitivity and a system capable of dramatically reducing movie production costs The AJ HDC27H inherits the basic design and features of its predecessors while adding enhancements geared to today s latest production needs Everything from image quality to functions and operating ease has been fine tuned Capturing smooth beautiful images the new variable ...

Page 3: ...3 ...

Page 4: ...to 350 0º 0 8 to 97 2 of the frame rate you can create a wide range of cinematic effects And since the VTR section records at a constant 60 fps you can edit offline with a conventional DVCPRO HD VTR VARIABLE FRAME RATE Offers Advanced Speed Effects and Produces All Types of Content Only the Panasonic 4 4 fps 12 fps 24 fps 36 fps 48 fps 60 fps 6X 2X 1X 0 67X 0 5X 0 4X Normal Undercranking Overcrank...

Page 5: ...l amid a bustling crowd Decrease the shutter speed for a strobe effect or increase it for a ghost effect The expressive possibilities are endless When the standard speed is 24 fps For a standard speed of 25 fps anything under 24 fps will be undercranked Higher speed Shooting at 25 to 60 fps For example shoot at 48 fps to attain a 1 2x slow motion effect with playback at the cinema speed of 24 fps ...

Page 6: ... AJ HDC27H also lets you switch between video and film gamma modes Film modes include Cine Gamma for film using ARRI laser recorder High End TV Production for monitoring and CRT base film recorders Select the mode that suits your production The ISO640 equivalent sensitivity which surpasses even film cameras combines with the brightness and superior picture quality to produce an essentially grainle...

Page 7: ...pisodic TV programmes Takes full advantage of cine gamma capabilities to let you shoot in the same way as when using a film camera Film User Menu The AJ HDC27H is like a film camera not only in functions and performance but in operation as well The settings you need are conveniently grouped in a single page menu Use this menu to select or adjust gamma scan reverse ON OFF hardness softness shadow g...

Page 8: ...the HD SD multi format function and IEEE 1394 and HD SDI digital interfaces and a nonlinear editing system that supports DVCPRO HD and you re fully equipped to use AJ HDC27H recorded content in a wide variety of productions movies HD theater HD SD TV broadcasts and more HD PRODUCTION TOTAL SYSTEM A Total HD Production System For Producing All Types of Image Content AJ FRC27 Frame Rate Converter ...

Page 9: ...ons you can create virtually any type of image content Movie film use Post edited images can be printed onto film for cinema viewing The resulting images have almost the same tonal quality and undercranking or overcranking speed effects as footage from a film camera but with higher sensitivity and lower cost HD theater use variable frame rate sources are ideal for use in HD theaters that use a hig...

Page 10: ...mode switchable with normal mode Up to 10 gain values ranging from 3 dB 6 dB in video menu to 30 dB 3 values can be saved as presets Super Gain instantly increases gain to 36 dB 7 shutter speeds 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec plus 3 350 0 8 97 2 variable Auto Black Balance ABB and Auto White Balance AWB AWB stores two values for each set of four CC filter positions Y Get makes spot...

Page 11: ...pply DC 11V to 17V Power Consumption 36 W conditions Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating Humidity Less than 85 Weight About 4 7 kg About 7 6 kg in operation Dimensions W x H x D 132 x 204 x 313mm Camera Section CCD Elements 2 3 IT 3 CCD RGB Picture Elements 1 019 280 pixels total 1 370 x 744 921 600 pixels effective 1 280 x 720 Optical Filters CC Cross 3200K 4300K 6300K ND CLEAR 1 4ND 1 16...

Page 12: ...d up shooting by letting you use the leading trailing parts of each cut as editing material something that was difficult to do in conventional HD cinema production The AJ FRC27 s compact half rack size and 5U profile makes it good fit for applications ranging from studio use to EFP or relay use AJ FRC27 Specifications Power Source AC 220 230V 50 60Hz Power Consumption 0 5A Operating Temperature Hu...

Page 13: ...23 97 24 25 Hz HD formats This makes it ideal for AJ HDC27H recording and for editing package production and a host of other applications The 12 VDC power supply XLR 4 pin terminal lets you take the AJ GBX27 into the field One HD SDI input two HD SDI outputs and an analogue HD Y Pb Pr output are provided for convenient monitor connection Make contacts let you control conversion ON OFF from a switc...

Page 14: ... HD SDI in out SDI out or an IEEE 1394 type board With the IEEE 1394 board the AJ HD1200A HD becomes the world s first VTR to offer HD input and output via an IEEE 1394 digital interface This allows the AJ HD1200A to connect to next generation NLE Non Linear Editing systems or IEEE 1394 equipped Video Servers AJ HD1200A Full Featured Studio VTR AJ HD3700B Multi Format Multi Standard Mastering VTR ...

Page 15: ...r side by side rack mounting using the optional adapter BT LH1700W 17 HD SD LCD Video Monitor BT LH900 8 4 HD SD LCD Video Monitor PT D7700 PT DW7000 Large Venue DLP Projector Each of these projectors features a 3 chip DLP Digital Light Processing system for superior brightness image quality and reliability An original Panasonic optical system with dual lamp technology combines with Dynamic Iris t...

Page 16: ...able Frema Rate Compatible Non Linear Editor AJ HD1700 HD D5 VTR AJ GBX27 AJ FRC27 BT LH1700W BT LH900 HD SD LCD Monitor Active Frame Record 24p over 60p Downconvert EDL 24fps 1080 24p 1080 24p Package Upconvert to 1080 24p Gamma Correction 720 60p 1080 24p LAN FTP Package 6 25 fps Non linear Editing AJ HDC27H AJ FRC27 Frame Rate Converter AJ HD1200A DVCPRO HD VTR Option Board AJ YAD120AG AJ HD120...

Page 17: ...4 fps Non linear Editing First use off line editing to convert the frame rate of undercranked or overcranked footage then down convert to the Standard Definition 576 50i format through AJ FRC27 Next use the EDL from the off line editing for 1080 24p online editing The AJ HD1700 or AJ HD1200A DVCPRO HD VTR lets you play back a 720 24p over 60p source and directly convert it to 1080 24p output 6 25 ...

Page 18: ...daptor Shoulder Strap AJ HT901G Hard Carrying Case SHAN RC700 Rain Cover AJ SC900 Soft Carrying Case Tripod AJ B75E AC Adaptor AJ EC3E Extension Control Unit 2 3 HDTV Lens HD Cine Lens CLA35HD Cine Lens Adaptor 35mm Cinema Lens Multi Media Card SD Memory Card AJ HDC27H Camera Recorder Standard Accessories AJ MC700P Microphone Kit AJ MH800G Microphone Holder ABUL2S AntonBauer Ultra Light AJ B95 AJ ...

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