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...and popular functions of the DVX100 series, such as hot swapping. A Camera-Recorder Packed with a high-end AJ-HDC27F/H VariCam system. The AG-HVX200's two P2 card slots provide a host of VariCam In addition to create variable frame rate effects for 720p images, a variable frame ... with the reliability, speed, and IT connectivity that was previously possible only with Leading-Edge Technology and Know-How DVCPRO HD Image Quality and Performance The AG-HVX200 records in this advanced camerarecorder. Since frame rate conversion can offer. The Variable Frame Rate of new functions,...
...and popular functions of the DVX100 series, such as hot swapping. A Camera-Recorder Packed with a high-end AJ-HDC27F/H VariCam system. The AG-HVX200's two P2 card slots provide a host of VariCam In addition to create variable frame rate effects for 720p images, a variable frame ... with the reliability, speed, and IT connectivity that was previously possible only with Leading-Edge Technology and Know-How DVCPRO HD Image Quality and Performance The AG-HVX200 records in this advanced camerarecorder. Since frame rate conversion can offer. The Variable Frame Rate of new functions,...
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... 1-2 1-3 1-4 Types and Differences of HD Video Formats High-Quality HD/SD Multi-Format Recording HD/SD Multi-Format Recording with the AG-HVX200 720 Progressive Scan HD Images with Higher Resolution than Interlaced 1080i 24p HD and a Cine-Like Gamma Curve Meet Film Production Needs ...1 3 5 7 2. 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 Advantages of DVCPRO HD DVCPRO HD and the DVCPRO Family: A Proven Track Record in Broadcasting DVCPRO's Intraframe Compression System: Designed to Retain All Image Information DVCPRO HD's 4:2:2 Sampling Rate Is Most Beneficial for Professional Video Production Differences in...
... 1-2 1-3 1-4 Types and Differences of HD Video Formats High-Quality HD/SD Multi-Format Recording HD/SD Multi-Format Recording with the AG-HVX200 720 Progressive Scan HD Images with Higher Resolution than Interlaced 1080i 24p HD and a Cine-Like Gamma Curve Meet Film Production Needs ...1 3 5 7 2. 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 Advantages of DVCPRO HD DVCPRO HD and the DVCPRO Family: A Proven Track Record in Broadcasting DVCPRO's Intraframe Compression System: Designed to Retain All Image Information DVCPRO HD's 4:2:2 Sampling Rate Is Most Beneficial for Professional Video Production Differences in...
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The multi-codec lets you choose either DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, or DV format for HD and SD formats. You can also select 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, or 720/24p in DV VTR The DV VTR section allows the AG-HVX200 to also serve as a high-end DV camera... P/I (Progressive to offer 1080/24p (over 60i) recording. 2 DVCPRO HD Recording onto a P2 Card The AG-HVX200 is the compact camera-recorder to Interlace) conversion, cross conversion and down conversion for SD (480i) recording. DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV P2 card 1080p processing DV New DSP with 16:9 aspect ratio and 24p/30p...
The multi-codec lets you choose either DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, or DV format for HD and SD formats. You can also select 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, or 720/24p in DV VTR The DV VTR section allows the AG-HVX200 to also serve as a high-end DV camera... P/I (Progressive to offer 1080/24p (over 60i) recording. 2 DVCPRO HD Recording onto a P2 Card The AG-HVX200 is the compact camera-recorder to Interlace) conversion, cross conversion and down conversion for SD (480i) recording. DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV P2 card 1080p processing DV New DSP with 16:9 aspect ratio and 24p/30p...
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...; The initial numbers "720" indicate that 24 frames or fields are all video equipment, including DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, and DV equipment. Resolution and Frames per frame. This is a popular broadcast HD format. 1080/24p (over 60p mode, AG-HVX200 has the recording capability in Chapter 4 [What's a Variable Frame Rate?]. 480/60i Also called...
...; The initial numbers "720" indicate that 24 frames or fields are all video equipment, including DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, and DV equipment. Resolution and Frames per frame. This is a popular broadcast HD format. 1080/24p (over 60p mode, AG-HVX200 has the recording capability in Chapter 4 [What's a Variable Frame Rate?]. 480/60i Also called...
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... more versatility in 2000, its image and sound quality, reliability, and operating ease have earned the acclaim of the AG-HVX200 is that it uses DVCPRO HD (DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV). 2. Developed for use in Broadcasting DVCPRO HD - Since this high-definition format was introduced in editing and other professional applications. Moreover, because a wide range...
... more versatility in 2000, its image and sound quality, reliability, and operating ease have earned the acclaim of the AG-HVX200 is that it uses DVCPRO HD (DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV). 2. Developed for use in Broadcasting DVCPRO HD - Since this high-definition format was introduced in editing and other professional applications. Moreover, because a wide range...
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... compatibility among products - In 2003, Panasonic began developing the DVCPRO P2 series. Panasonic's top-of DVCPRO equipment. remains one of the central design concepts underlining Panasonic's development of -the-line HD studio VTRs can play DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and DV tapes. And in 2000, the DVCPRO family grew again with the new AG-HVX200, Panasonic introduces a P2 camera-recorder that...
... compatibility among products - In 2003, Panasonic began developing the DVCPRO P2 series. Panasonic's top-of DVCPRO equipment. remains one of the central design concepts underlining Panasonic's development of -the-line HD studio VTRs can play DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and DV tapes. And in 2000, the DVCPRO family grew again with the new AG-HVX200, Panasonic introduces a P2 camera-recorder that...
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AG-HVX200 itself can record up to eight channels of uncompressed 48-kHz, 16-bit digital sound. In HDV, audio recorded in Audio Recording HDV DVCPRO HD Compression Compressed (MP2:MPEG-1 Audio Layer II) Compressed (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II) Uncompressed (Linear PCM)...4 channels 8 channels (4 channels with up to 384 kilobits per second. Comparison between HDV and DVCPRO HD in MP2 format is compressed to four channels of DVCPRO HD 2-4 Differences in Audio Recording DVCPRO HD format supports professional-level audio specifications with AG-HVX200) 15 Advantages of audio. 2.
AG-HVX200 itself can record up to eight channels of uncompressed 48-kHz, 16-bit digital sound. In HDV, audio recorded in Audio Recording HDV DVCPRO HD Compression Compressed (MP2:MPEG-1 Audio Layer II) Compressed (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II) Uncompressed (Linear PCM)...4 channels 8 channels (4 channels with up to 384 kilobits per second. Comparison between HDV and DVCPRO HD in MP2 format is compressed to four channels of DVCPRO HD 2-4 Differences in Audio Recording DVCPRO HD format supports professional-level audio specifications with AG-HVX200) 15 Advantages of audio. 2.
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2-5 Video Format and Codec Supported by AG-HVX200 Recording Video Format*1 1080/60i 1080/24p(over 60i) 1080/24pA(over 60i) 1080/30p(over 60i) HD 720/60p 720/24p(over 60p) ...) 480/24pA(over 60i) 480/30p(over 60i) *1 24p=23.98p, 30p=29.97p, 60p=59.94p and 60i=59.94i *2 In the Native mode, AG-HVX200 record only active flames. *3 P2: using two 8GB P2 cards. (half with a single card) DV: using a AY-DVM63 mini-DV tape Codec Media Rec...
2-5 Video Format and Codec Supported by AG-HVX200 Recording Video Format*1 1080/60i 1080/24p(over 60i) 1080/24pA(over 60i) 1080/30p(over 60i) HD 720/60p 720/24p(over 60p) ...) 480/24pA(over 60i) 480/30p(over 60i) *1 24p=23.98p, 30p=29.97p, 60p=59.94p and 60i=59.94i *2 In the Native mode, AG-HVX200 record only active flames. *3 P2: using two 8GB P2 cards. (half with a single card) DV: using a AY-DVM63 mini-DV tape Codec Media Rec...
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... extended in 720p native mode, to give you can record for consecutive overwriting, you can download recorded files from a DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO or DV codec, or mix formats on the AG-HVX200 Dual Card Slots and Multi-Codec Recording The AG-HVX200 has two P2 card slots, so you record up to the... AG-HVX200's two card slots, you can record continuously onto two cards at a time. With multiple cards you 20 minutes of...
... extended in 720p native mode, to give you can record for consecutive overwriting, you can download recorded files from a DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO or DV codec, or mix formats on the AG-HVX200 Dual Card Slots and Multi-Codec Recording The AG-HVX200 has two P2 card slots, so you record up to the... AG-HVX200's two card slots, you can record continuously onto two cards at a time. With multiple cards you 20 minutes of...
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... you can also be installed. Pre-rec While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and subsequently record, up to 7 seconds in DVCPRO or 3 seconds in DVCPRO HD of thumbnails. Interval Recording Recording one with an M demarcation in a PC, the PC will display with the Marker. * The P2... the clip you want from 2 frames to it. These softwares operate under Windows XP and Windows 2000. Clip Thumbnail/Data Function The AG-HVX200 records each time you press the Start button. One-shot Recording Convenient for producing animation, this mode records for monitoring and special ...
... you can also be installed. Pre-rec While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and subsequently record, up to 7 seconds in DVCPRO or 3 seconds in DVCPRO HD of thumbnails. Interval Recording Recording one with an M demarcation in a PC, the PC will display with the Marker. * The P2... the clip you want from 2 frames to it. These softwares operate under Windows XP and Windows 2000. Clip Thumbnail/Data Function The AG-HVX200 records each time you press the Start button. One-shot Recording Convenient for producing animation, this mode records for monitoring and special ...
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...EDIUS NX/NXe/Professional with the P2 Card 3-4 The P2 Workflow Following Acquisition IEEE1394 (A/V Stream) USB2.0 (File Transfer) IEEE1394 (A/V Stream, File Transfer) AG-HVX200 P2 card Windows PC AG-HVX200 P2 card Macintosh Capture on a Card, Then Link to Mac or Windows in Recording with Broadcast Upgdare Option) *Apple and Final Cut...directly to video production, because it connects directly to a PC running Windows. and other countries. *Avid Xpress, Media Composer, and NewsCutter are trademarks registered in DVCPRO HD format has been supported by Apple, Avid, and Canopus. 3.
...EDIUS NX/NXe/Professional with the P2 Card 3-4 The P2 Workflow Following Acquisition IEEE1394 (A/V Stream) USB2.0 (File Transfer) IEEE1394 (A/V Stream, File Transfer) AG-HVX200 P2 card Windows PC AG-HVX200 P2 card Macintosh Capture on a Card, Then Link to Mac or Windows in Recording with Broadcast Upgdare Option) *Apple and Final Cut...directly to video production, because it connects directly to a PC running Windows. and other countries. *Avid Xpress, Media Composer, and NewsCutter are trademarks registered in DVCPRO HD format has been supported by Apple, Avid, and Canopus. 3.
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... DVCPRO HD Tape DVCPRO HD VTR Workflow IEEE 1394 (AVC) AG-HVX200 AJ-SD93 DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO DVCPRO 50 VTR Workflow IEEE 1394 (AVC/SBP2) FOCUS FS-100 FOCUS FS-100 NLE External Recording with IEEE 1394 Streaming The IEEE 1394 interface can be used with the FOCUS FireStore FS-100, the AG-...recorded on the assumption of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.. Certainly, 720p VFR recorded material can provide extendedtime recording in all codec formats, including DVCPRO HD (except in 60i, 30p, 24p or 24pA (Advance) modes, just like AG-DVX100 series models. Compatible devices include the AJ-HD1200A (for...
... DVCPRO HD Tape DVCPRO HD VTR Workflow IEEE 1394 (AVC) AG-HVX200 AJ-SD93 DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO DVCPRO 50 VTR Workflow IEEE 1394 (AVC/SBP2) FOCUS FS-100 FOCUS FS-100 NLE External Recording with IEEE 1394 Streaming The IEEE 1394 interface can be used with the FOCUS FireStore FS-100, the AG-...recorded on the assumption of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.. Certainly, 720p VFR recorded material can provide extendedtime recording in all codec formats, including DVCPRO HD (except in 60i, 30p, 24p or 24pA (Advance) modes, just like AG-DVX100 series models. Compatible devices include the AJ-HD1200A (for...
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...'s a Variable Frame Rate? 4-4 Native Mode (720/24pN and 720/30pN) for Special Effects Using only the Camera-Recorder Frame Rate Converter (FRC) VARICAM DVCPRO HD Studio VTR AG-HVX200 New Function: Native Mode(720/24pN and 720/30pN) The use of the P2 card as its recording media, its recording is based...
...'s a Variable Frame Rate? 4-4 Native Mode (720/24pN and 720/30pN) for Special Effects Using only the Camera-Recorder Frame Rate Converter (FRC) VARICAM DVCPRO HD Studio VTR AG-HVX200 New Function: Native Mode(720/24pN and 720/30pN) The use of the P2 card as its recording media, its recording is based...
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...condition during the downconversion process. Frame rate conversion with a complete VariCam system. This lets you down-convert a DVCPRO HD source (1080i/720i) recorded onto a P2 card and copy it to mini DV tape. Until now,...4 5 6 7 8 9 Recording Format (over 60p mode) 1 2 2 1/60 s 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 Frame Rate Conversion (24-fps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 2/3x speed slow-motion AG-HVX200 native mode recording (Ex. 40-fps) Recording (native mode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Playback (24-fps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 2/3x speed slow-motion 34 Copying Slow-/Fast-Motion Recordings onto DV...
...condition during the downconversion process. Frame rate conversion with a complete VariCam system. This lets you down-convert a DVCPRO HD source (1080i/720i) recorded onto a P2 card and copy it to mini DV tape. Until now,...4 5 6 7 8 9 Recording Format (over 60p mode) 1 2 2 1/60 s 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 Frame Rate Conversion (24-fps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 2/3x speed slow-motion AG-HVX200 native mode recording (Ex. 40-fps) Recording (native mode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Playback (24-fps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 2/3x speed slow-motion 34 Copying Slow-/Fast-Motion Recordings onto DV...
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... recording, an external HDD recorder such as the AJ-HD1200A DVCPRO HD recorder or FOCUS FireStore FS-100 (available soon) can be connected for VariCam and Other Systems USB2.0 P2 card P2 drive P2 card (recorded) P2 store P2 card (blank) AG-HVX200 IEEE 1394 (AVC) FOCUS FS-100 USB2.0 IEEE ...1394 (AVC/SBP2) NLE IEEE 1394 (AVC) DVCPRO HD Tape AJ-HD1200A VARICAM DVCPRO HD Studio VTR 720p (over 60p) Mode Compatible with DVCPRO HD The 720/Xp over 60p) Mode Provides Extra Convenience...
... recording, an external HDD recorder such as the AJ-HD1200A DVCPRO HD recorder or FOCUS FireStore FS-100 (available soon) can be connected for VariCam and Other Systems USB2.0 P2 card P2 drive P2 card (recorded) P2 store P2 card (blank) AG-HVX200 IEEE 1394 (AVC) FOCUS FS-100 USB2.0 IEEE ...1394 (AVC/SBP2) NLE IEEE 1394 (AVC) DVCPRO HD Tape AJ-HD1200A VARICAM DVCPRO HD Studio VTR 720p (over 60p) Mode Compatible with DVCPRO HD The 720/Xp over 60p) Mode Provides Extra Convenience...
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Applications and Workflows 6-4 Image Production Workflow Together with Tape SHOOTING DVCPRO HD tape IEEE 1394 (AVC) AJ-HD1200A IEEE 1394 (AVC) VARICAM AJ-HDX400 P2 card P2 drive USB2.0 P2 card (recorded) P2 store AG-HVX200 (DVCPRO HD) P2 card (blank) P2 store USB2.0 Field temporary back up IEEE 1394 (AVC) FOCUS FireStore FS-100 IEEE 1394 (AVC/SBP2) Long recording time 49 6.
Applications and Workflows 6-4 Image Production Workflow Together with Tape SHOOTING DVCPRO HD tape IEEE 1394 (AVC) AJ-HD1200A IEEE 1394 (AVC) VARICAM AJ-HDX400 P2 card P2 drive USB2.0 P2 card (recorded) P2 store AG-HVX200 (DVCPRO HD) P2 card (blank) P2 store USB2.0 Field temporary back up IEEE 1394 (AVC) FOCUS FireStore FS-100 IEEE 1394 (AVC/SBP2) Long recording time 49 6.
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6. Applications and Workflows 6-5 File-Based Image Production Workflow SHOOTING IEEE 1394 (AVC) AJ-HD1200A IEEE 1394 (AVC) P2 card P2 drive USB2.0 P2 card (recorded) AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD USB2.0 P2 card (blank) P2 store P2 store • Thumbnail display • Random access playback • VFR recording IEEE 1394 (AVC) FOCUS FireStore FS-100 IEEE 1394 (AVC/SBP2) Long recording time 51
6. Applications and Workflows 6-5 File-Based Image Production Workflow SHOOTING IEEE 1394 (AVC) AJ-HD1200A IEEE 1394 (AVC) P2 card P2 drive USB2.0 P2 card (recorded) AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD USB2.0 P2 card (blank) P2 store P2 store • Thumbnail display • Random access playback • VFR recording IEEE 1394 (AVC) FOCUS FireStore FS-100 IEEE 1394 (AVC/SBP2) Long recording time 51
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P2 card VFR recorded DVCPRO HD) Mini-DV Record with a variable frame rate onto a P2 card, then dub it onto DV tape to achieve speed effects in your existing DV environment. 53 Applications and Workflows 6-6 DV-Based Image Production Workflow SHOOTING Mini-DV AG-HVX200 DV DV VTR AG-DV2500 IEEE 1394 (AVC) Convert DUB. 6.
P2 card VFR recorded DVCPRO HD) Mini-DV Record with a variable frame rate onto a P2 card, then dub it onto DV tape to achieve speed effects in your existing DV environment. 53 Applications and Workflows 6-6 DV-Based Image Production Workflow SHOOTING Mini-DV AG-HVX200 DV DV VTR AG-DV2500 IEEE 1394 (AVC) Convert DUB. 6.
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Applications and Workflows 6-7 News Workflow SHOOTING P2 card (recorded) P2 drive P2 store AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD P2 store P2 card (blank) Field temporary back up • Speedy content checking and selection with the thumbnail display • Loop-rec and pre-rec functions IEEE 1394 (AVC) • Transferring files for quick, easy uploading P2 card Long recording time FOCUS FireStore FS-100 55 6.
Applications and Workflows 6-7 News Workflow SHOOTING P2 card (recorded) P2 drive P2 store AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD P2 store P2 card (blank) Field temporary back up • Speedy content checking and selection with the thumbnail display • Loop-rec and pre-rec functions IEEE 1394 (AVC) • Transferring files for quick, easy uploading P2 card Long recording time FOCUS FireStore FS-100 55 6.