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AG-HPX170 

series

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

(AG-HPX172/AG-HPX173/AG-HPX174)

Summary of Contents for P2HD AG-HPX172

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

Page 2: ...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 waveform monitor vect...

Page 3: ...ns without requiring a conversion lens P2 Memory Card Recorder Lower Operating Costs Better for the Environment P2 Reduces Total Cost of Ownership 1 Faster easier editing because digitization is not necessary 2 Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable 3 Lower maintenance costs because there is no moving mechanism Reducing editing media and maintenance costs P2 can help improve your bott...

Page 4: ... advanced OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand held camera work Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear The 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: ...c 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 seven different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities This includes the Cine Like Gamma which produces the characteristic warm tone of film recordings AG HPX170 series Gamma Modes HD NORM Suitable for HD ...

Page 6: ...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 The newly released low cost E series 2 AJ P2E016XG AJ P2E032XG AJ P2E064XG provides a new level of lower cost recording capability for those customers budgetary concerns 1 Total card capacity i...

Page 7: ...ows 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 maintaining a recording of the most re...

Page 8: ...es or to create a dramatic 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...

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: ...u a level of operating ease that approaches 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 Functions A focus assist function with HD compatibility has also been added to the AG HPX170 series This is in addition to a center zoo...

Page 11: ...rovides 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 AVCHD USB 2 0 and IEEE 1394 PC Interfaces The USB 2 0...

Page 12: ...rear cover page Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC Acquisition and On site Storage Live switcher AV HS400A HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI AG HPX170 series AG HPX500 series AJ HD1400 On Air Live switcher AV HS400A HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI AG HPX170 series AG HPX500 series AJ HD1400 On Air The AG HPX170 series comes with a standard HD SD SDI output terminal for the serial digital in...

Page 13: ...mory card NEW AJ P2E064XG AJ P2E032XG AJ P2E016XG Memory Card P2 card E series P2 card E series may require to update the software of P2 equipment please go to the P2 support page from the Panasonic web page https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av NEW NEW NEW AJ P2C064AG AJ P2C032AG AJ P2C016AG Memory Card P2 card A series AJ PCD35 Memory Card Drive P2 drive Interface PCI Express Before using P2 car...

Page 14: ...Details ...

Page 15: ...aracteristics 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 64 minutes Using one 64GB P2 card DVCPRO HD recording in 1080 50i Approx 32...

Page 16: ...f Systems Business Group have received ISO14001 2004 the Environmental Management System certification Except for 3rd party s peripherals Panasonic Corporation Systems Business Group 2 15 Matsuba cho Kadoma Osaka 571 8503 Japan Phone 81 6 6901 1161 Fax 81 6 6908 5969 https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av Argentina 54 1 308 1610 Australia 61 2 9986 7400 Bahrain 973 252292 China 86 10 6515 8828 Hong...

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