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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 (optional RP-SD008B)

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

(optional RP-SD008B)

• 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 color 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-EC3P Extension Control Unit

• High-resolution 2-inch HD viewfinder (optional AJ-HVF27BP).

New, sturdier 2-point locking viewfinder mount.

• Built-in color bar, reference audio signal generator

• Accommodates super-directional mic with phantom 

power supply

• Compact size, light weight - approx. 10.4 lbs (16.8 lbs 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  32˚ F to 104˚ F (0˚ C to 40˚ C)

Operating Humidity 

Less than 85%

Weight 

About 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) , About 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) in operation

Dimensions (W x H x D) 5-1/4" x 8" x 12-5/16" (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 

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

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

1/100, 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, 59.94Hz/720 p, 60Hz)

Tape 

1/4" DVCPRO HD cassette tape

Tape Speed 

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

Recording Time 

Max. 32 minutes using AJ-HP64ELG

FF/REW Time 

About 2.5 minutes using AJ-HP64ELG

VTR Section-Video

Sampling Frequency 

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

Y: 74.25MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125MHz (60Hz)

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 

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

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* 20 

dB

Input

Audio IN 

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

MIC: –60 dBu,  LINE: +4 dBu

MIC IN 

XLR x 1, balanced, 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, +4dBu

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

*The above specifications were measured by playing back tapes recorded by this unit on
standard DVCPRO HD VTRs.
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.  These products may be subject to export regulations.

Summary of Contents for Varicam AJ-HDC27H

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

Page 2: ...to VariCam 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 Varicam debuts...

Page 3: ...3 ...

Page 4: ...te 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 This lets you build a powerful 24p production system without a huge investment in equipment 4 fps 12 fps 24 fps 36 fps 48 fps 60 fps 6X 2X 1X 0 67X 0 5X 0 4X Normal Undercranking Overcranking Normal Speed Recording Playback Quick Motion S...

Page 5: ...eed 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 30 fps anything under 29 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 This is especially effective for high action sc...

Page 6: ...ideo camera The Varicam also lets you switch between video and film gamma modes Film modes include Cine Gamma for film using ARRI laser recorder and Tele Gamma for monitor viewing and CRT base film recorders Select the mode that suits your production The ISO640 equivalent sensitivity combines with the Varicam s brightness and superior picture quality to produce an essentially grainless high sensit...

Page 7: ... currently use Cine gamma F REC Designed for movie making or creating film like commercial or episodic TV programs 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 Varicam 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 si...

Page 8: ... with 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 Varicam recorded content in a wide variety of productions movies HD theater HD SD TV broadcasts and more VARICAM TOTAL SYSTEM AJ FRC27 HD Gamma Corrector A Total VariCam System For Producing All Types of Image Content 8 ...

Page 9: ...ves and variable frame rate functions 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 Varicam sources are ideal for use in HD t...

Page 10: ...tchable 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 6 shutter speeds 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec plus 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 meter function rea...

Page 11: ...10 4 lbs 4 7 kg About 16 8 lbs 7 6 kg in operation Dimensions W x H x D 5 1 4 x 8 x 12 5 16 132 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 1758MHz 59 94Hz 74 25MHz 60Hz Programmable Gain 6...

Page 12: ...peed 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 AC100V 10 50 60Hz Power Consumption 98W Operating Temperature Hu...

Page 13: ...and 1080p 23 97 24 Hz HD formats This makes it ideal for VARICAM 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 analog HD Y Pb Pr output are provided for convenient monitor connection Make contacts let you control conversion ON OFF from a sw...

Page 14: ...oard 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 ...

Page 15: ...wing plus a diagonal line processing circuit that smoothes out jaggies Its fast response with intermediate gradations helps provide clear blur free images The BT LH1700W also offers a 176 viewing angle both vertically and horizontally one of the best in the industry among LCDs It features SDI input with automatic HD SD switching component input and composite input The BT LH1700W body is designed f...

Page 16: ...onversion D 1 Environment AJ FRC27 HD Monitor AJ FRC27 DVCPRO HD VTR DVCPRO HD VTR AJ HD1700 Variable Frame Rate Materials 30p Materials AJ FRC27 HD Monitor AJ FRC27 DVCPRO HD VTR DVCPRO HD VTR AJ HD1700 Variable Frame Rate Materials 30p Materials BT LH1700W BT LH900P HD SD LCD Monitor AJ GBX27 HD D5 VTR AJ GBX27 Active Frame Record 30p over 60p 720 30p over 60p 480 60i Active Frame Record 30p ove...

Page 17: ... on a DVCPRO HD VTR to down convert to 480 60i output The 480 60i output will flow smoothly into a component video environment 7 Recording in 30p and Cine Gamma F REC Mode The AJ GBX27 HD Gamma Corrector smoothly handles footage recorded in F REC mode with its distinctive film like look It also lets you check images and lighting on the spot with an ordinary HD monitor Handling everything from form...

Page 18: ...or 6 Pin Remote Cable SHAN TM700 Tripod Adaptor Shoulder Strap AJ HT901G Hard Carrying Case SHAN RC700 Rain Cover AJ SC900 Soft Carrying Case Tripod AJ B75P AC Adaptor AJ EC3P 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...

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