SECAUCUS, NJ (February 16, 2006) ‘ Panasonic announced today that at
NAB 2006 it will expand its offering of advanced P2 DVCPRO HD products,
bringing the wide-reaching benefits of reliable solid-state acquisition
and contribution quality high definition video to broadcasters and
video production professionals.
NAB 2006 it will expand its offering of advanced P2 DVCPRO HD products,
bringing the wide-reaching benefits of reliable solid-state acquisition
and contribution quality high definition video to broadcasters and
video production professionals.
The new P2 DVCPRO HD products offer Panasonic’s P2 solid-state memory
recording without the moving parts of other tape, hard disk, and
optical disc based systems. This insures the highest reliability,
especially in challenging conditions of extreme temperature range,
shock, and vibration. These new P2 products offer a significant
reduction in maintenance costs, longer useful product life, and
immediate access to recorded video (no need to digitize, ingest or
create proxy video files) and metadata. And by utilizing a standard
PCMCIA interface and computer file structure, P2 DVCPRO HD acquisition
fits easily into any standard IT infrastructure.
recording without the moving parts of other tape, hard disk, and
optical disc based systems. This insures the highest reliability,
especially in challenging conditions of extreme temperature range,
shock, and vibration. These new P2 products offer a significant
reduction in maintenance costs, longer useful product life, and
immediate access to recorded video (no need to digitize, ingest or
create proxy video files) and metadata. And by utilizing a standard
PCMCIA interface and computer file structure, P2 DVCPRO HD acquisition
fits easily into any standard IT infrastructure.
The new multi-format P2 DVCPRO HD products are distinguished by their
ability to record in 720p, 1080i or 480i which addresses the
requirements of diverse HD broadcast applications.
ability to record in 720p, 1080i or 480i which addresses the
requirements of diverse HD broadcast applications.
P2 DVCPRO HD products offer full bandwidth, contribution quality HD
with independent intra-frame encoding, 4:2:2 color sampling, and less
compression making HD content easier and faster to edit and more able
to stand up to image compositing versus long GOP MPEG-2 systems. In
addition, they are backwards compatible with existing DVCPRO50, DVCPRO
and DV-based facilities.
with independent intra-frame encoding, 4:2:2 color sampling, and less
compression making HD content easier and faster to edit and more able
to stand up to image compositing versus long GOP MPEG-2 systems. In
addition, they are backwards compatible with existing DVCPRO50, DVCPRO
and DV-based facilities.
“Our new P2 DVCPRO HD products deliver the highest reliability and
quality to broadcasters as they initiate or expand their HD
capabilities,” said Robert Harris, Vice President of Marketing,
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company. “We’re confident
that these new HD products will build on the success of P2 DVCPRO,
which has been adopted by an expanding number of top U.S. broadcast
groups, including Cordillera, Cox, Entravision, Fisher Broadcasting,
Liberty, Media General, Nexstar, and Raycom.”
quality to broadcasters as they initiate or expand their HD
capabilities,” said Robert Harris, Vice President of Marketing,
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company. “We’re confident
that these new HD products will build on the success of P2 DVCPRO,
which has been adopted by an expanding number of top U.S. broadcast
groups, including Cordillera, Cox, Entravision, Fisher Broadcasting,
Liberty, Media General, Nexstar, and Raycom.”
The new members of the P2 DVCPRO HD product family will include the
2/3″ AJ-HPC2000 shoulder-mount camcorder, AJ-HPS1500 studio recorder,
the AJ-HPM100 mobile recorder/player and the AJ-PCD20 P2 drive. In
addition, the revolutionary AG-HVX200, a hand-held P2 DVCPRO HD
camcorder, is currently available, and it provides video professionals
a powerful and versatile yet highly affordable professional high
definition camcorder.
2/3″ AJ-HPC2000 shoulder-mount camcorder, AJ-HPS1500 studio recorder,
the AJ-HPM100 mobile recorder/player and the AJ-PCD20 P2 drive. In
addition, the revolutionary AG-HVX200, a hand-held P2 DVCPRO HD
camcorder, is currently available, and it provides video professionals
a powerful and versatile yet highly affordable professional high
definition camcorder.
Advanced P2 DVCPRO HD 2/3″ Camcorder Offers Highest Quality, Versatility, and Reliability
The new AJ-HPC2000 is equipped with three HD resolution 2/3″ CCDs and
14-bit A/D processing offering exceptional dynamic range and low light
recording in 720p, 1080i HD or 480i formats. The 2/3″ CCD imager allows
the use of widely-available professional quality lenses and
accessories. The camcorder offers high sensitivity, F10 at 2000 lux,
and can capture images at a minimum illumination of 0.032 lux (at
+62dB) addressing the most challenging requirements of broadcasters.
14-bit A/D processing offering exceptional dynamic range and low light
recording in 720p, 1080i HD or 480i formats. The 2/3″ CCD imager allows
the use of widely-available professional quality lenses and
accessories. The camcorder offers high sensitivity, F10 at 2000 lux,
and can capture images at a minimum illumination of 0.032 lux (at
+62dB) addressing the most challenging requirements of broadcasters.
The highly-reliable AJ-HPC2000 features five P2 card slots for enhanced
on board recording capacity. Each P2 card is hot swappable and can be
plugged directly into a laptop PC or P2 portable recorder such as the
new AJ-HPM100. An additional card slot is provided for optional
accessories such as a Proxy Video Encoder. An SD card slot is also
included for recording and replicating setup information useful in
multi-camera productions.
on board recording capacity. Each P2 card is hot swappable and can be
plugged directly into a laptop PC or P2 portable recorder such as the
new AJ-HPM100. An additional card slot is provided for optional
accessories such as a Proxy Video Encoder. An SD card slot is also
included for recording and replicating setup information useful in
multi-camera productions.
Extensive signal connectivity and control capability comes standard
with the AJ-HPC2000. The product includes HD-SDI, genlock, time code,
composite video, IEEE1394 (AVC), and USB 2.0. Four channels of
uncompressed audio are supported with XLRs, stereo front mic, and
Unislot wireless mic connections.
with the AJ-HPC2000. The product includes HD-SDI, genlock, time code,
composite video, IEEE1394 (AVC), and USB 2.0. Four channels of
uncompressed audio are supported with XLRs, stereo front mic, and
Unislot wireless mic connections.
The AJ-HPC2000 includes pre-record, which means it can start recording
from the moment it’s switched on, so users can feel confident that they
won’t miss an important shot. Its P2 card hot swap function provides
the option of unlimited recording time, because it allows a user to
replace any card (except the one being recorded on) on the fly. Other
key features include a Color LCD monitor (with GUI menu control).
from the moment it’s switched on, so users can feel confident that they
won’t miss an important shot. Its P2 card hot swap function provides
the option of unlimited recording time, because it allows a user to
replace any card (except the one being recorded on) on the fly. Other
key features include a Color LCD monitor (with GUI menu control).
P2 DVCPRO HD Recorder Provides the Bridge for HD & SD Production Environments
The AJ-HPS1500 solid state recorder/ player provides upgradeable
capacity utilizing five P2 card slots. The more cards that are added,
and as the storage capacity of the cards increase, the more overall
recording time you have. In addition, the recorder offers two slots for
adding removable hard disk drives. The removable drives are highly
beneficial for use as an economical video back-up or archive, for
real-time data transfer, for play-list creation and for a variety of
edit functions.
capacity utilizing five P2 card slots. The more cards that are added,
and as the storage capacity of the cards increase, the more overall
recording time you have. In addition, the recorder offers two slots for
adding removable hard disk drives. The removable drives are highly
beneficial for use as an economical video back-up or archive, for
real-time data transfer, for play-list creation and for a variety of
edit functions.
The AJ-HPS1500 is a high-performance P2 DVCPRO HD solid-state memory
studio recorder that serves as a bridge between high definition and
standard definition, with the capability of optional downconverting and
upconverting between SD and HD recorded material. With capabilities of
G-bit Ethernet, USB 2.0 ports, IEEE-1394 (AVC), and HD-SDI as well as
SD-SDI input/outputs it is a highly versatile device to use as a ingest
station at a broadcast of production facility. A wide variety of input
sources can be combined and prepped from transfer to editing, or
play-out.
studio recorder that serves as a bridge between high definition and
standard definition, with the capability of optional downconverting and
upconverting between SD and HD recorded material. With capabilities of
G-bit Ethernet, USB 2.0 ports, IEEE-1394 (AVC), and HD-SDI as well as
SD-SDI input/outputs it is a highly versatile device to use as a ingest
station at a broadcast of production facility. A wide variety of input
sources can be combined and prepped from transfer to editing, or
play-out.
The deck offers easy operation from its VTR-like panel complete with
Jog/Shuttle dial, as well as Video Encoder adjustment control, a
front-panel Graphic User Interface (GUI) and play-list making and
playback capabilities. A built-in 3.5″ color LCD simplifies browsing
and selection of clips, and reduces the requirement for an external
field monitor.
Jog/Shuttle dial, as well as Video Encoder adjustment control, a
front-panel Graphic User Interface (GUI) and play-list making and
playback capabilities. A built-in 3.5″ color LCD simplifies browsing
and selection of clips, and reduces the requirement for an external
field monitor.
Standard A/V outputs/inputs on the AJ-HPS1500 include: analog
component, composite and reference video, digital audio (AES/EBU Ch1 ‘
Ch8), analog audio (XLR, Ch1 ‘ Ch2), monitor out, and time code
in/output. Remote control can be accomplished via RS-422A, RS-232C and
GPI.
component, composite and reference video, digital audio (AES/EBU Ch1 ‘
Ch8), analog audio (XLR, Ch1 ‘ Ch2), monitor out, and time code
in/output. Remote control can be accomplished via RS-422A, RS-232C and
GPI.
Mobile P2 DVCPRO HD Recorder Brings Powerful Capabilities into the Field
Highly portable and versatile, the compact AJ-HPM100 mobile
recorder/player is fully equipped for field work with a 9″ widescreen
LCD monitor, a six-slot P2 drive, an SD card slot, a jog/shuttle dial,
function buttons, stereo speakers and AC/DC operation. The
easily-transportable recorder is high definition/ standard definition
switchable and records in DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and can play back
with upconverting and downconverting between standard and high
definition formats. With 8GB cards in the six P2 slots, the AJ-HPM100
can record for 192 minutes in DVCPRO, 96 minutes in DVCPRO50, and 48
minutes in 1080i and 720p.
recorder/player is fully equipped for field work with a 9″ widescreen
LCD monitor, a six-slot P2 drive, an SD card slot, a jog/shuttle dial,
function buttons, stereo speakers and AC/DC operation. The
easily-transportable recorder is high definition/ standard definition
switchable and records in DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and can play back
with upconverting and downconverting between standard and high
definition formats. With 8GB cards in the six P2 slots, the AJ-HPM100
can record for 192 minutes in DVCPRO, 96 minutes in DVCPRO50, and 48
minutes in 1080i and 720p.
The AJ-HPM100 has IEEE 1394 (AVC) and USB 2.0 interfaces, RS-422 for
remote control, an array of input/outputs including switchable HD/SD
SDIs, analog composite, analog HD component, analog 4-channel audio,
time code and analog HD component output. It is ideal for field
applications like searching for clips to generate a “selects list'”
developing play list, copying P2 content, backup recording for live
broadcasts, and playback for transmission via satellite back to the
broadcast facility.
remote control, an array of input/outputs including switchable HD/SD
SDIs, analog composite, analog HD component, analog 4-channel audio,
time code and analog HD component output. It is ideal for field
applications like searching for clips to generate a “selects list'”
developing play list, copying P2 content, backup recording for live
broadcasts, and playback for transmission via satellite back to the
broadcast facility.
New P2 Drive Offers Enhanced Capacity and High-Speed Data Transfer via USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394b
The AJ-PCD20 internal/external drive is designed for high-speed file
transfer of DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 DVCPRO video into nonlinear editing
systems and servers. A user can mount five 8 GB P2 cards (containing up
to 160 minutes of recordings in DVCPRO, 80 minutes in DVCPRO50 and 40
minutes in DVCPRO HD) at the same time and have access to the contents
on all five cards for continuous editing of recorded clips in sequence.
With the AJ-PCD20, digitizing is eliminated, so that material can be
accessed almost instantaneously.
transfer of DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 DVCPRO video into nonlinear editing
systems and servers. A user can mount five 8 GB P2 cards (containing up
to 160 minutes of recordings in DVCPRO, 80 minutes in DVCPRO50 and 40
minutes in DVCPRO HD) at the same time and have access to the contents
on all five cards for continuous editing of recorded clips in sequence.
With the AJ-PCD20, digitizing is eliminated, so that material can be
accessed almost instantaneously.
As an internal drive, the AJ-PCD20 installs in a standard PC type 5.25″
bay drive enclosure, and through its high-speed USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394b
interfaces, connects to the host computer, and through that computer to
a television station’s local area network (LAN). For in-the-field use,
the AJ-PCD20 serves as a stand-alone external drive and teams with a
notebook PC or Mac PowerBook for editing and playback. The drive offers
Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X compatibility.
bay drive enclosure, and through its high-speed USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394b
interfaces, connects to the host computer, and through that computer to
a television station’s local area network (LAN). For in-the-field use,
the AJ-PCD20 serves as a stand-alone external drive and teams with a
notebook PC or Mac PowerBook for editing and playback. The drive offers
Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X compatibility.
The AJ-HPC2000 shoulder-mount camcorder, AJ-HPS1500 studio recorder,
and the AJ-HPM100 mobile recorder will be available in Fourth Quarter
2006. Pricing will be announced at NAB 2006. The AJ-PCD20 will be
available in July.
and the AJ-HPM100 mobile recorder will be available in Fourth Quarter
2006. Pricing will be announced at NAB 2006. The AJ-PCD20 will be
available in July.
About Panasonic Broadcast
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Co. is a leading supplier
of broadcast and professional video products and systems. Panasonic
Broadcast is a unit company of Panasonic Corporation of North America.
The company is the North American headquarters of Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC) of Japan, and the hub of its U.S.
marketing, sales, service and R&D operations For more information
on Panasonic Broadcast products, access the company’s web site at www.panasonic.com/broadcast.
of broadcast and professional video products and systems. Panasonic
Broadcast is a unit company of Panasonic Corporation of North America.
The company is the North American headquarters of Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC) of Japan, and the hub of its U.S.
marketing, sales, service and R&D operations For more information
on Panasonic Broadcast products, access the company’s web site at www.panasonic.com/broadcast.
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