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    AJ-HPX3700 AJ-HPX2700 Memory Card Camera-Recor der[...]

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    1 V ariCam Cr eativity and P2 HD W orkflow[...]

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    2 AJ-HPX3700 High-Quality P2 HD V ariCam for High-End Production, with RGB 4:4:4 Output in Full 1920 x 1080-Pixel Resolution and P-10Log Gamma • 2.2-megapixel 2/3" CCD for full 1920 x 1080 HD images. • Dual -link HD SD I outp ut fo r cam era- through RGB4:4:4/10-bit log gamma signals. Compatible with uncompressed, high-end cinema workflows[...]

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    3 High Resolution 2.2-megapixel CCD (AJ-HPX3700) For the AJ-HPX3700, Panasonic developed a high-density 2.2-megapixel 2/3-inch CCD that provides high-r esolution full-pixel (1920 x 1080) HD images. The AJ-HPX3700 provides a choice of progr essive/interlace HD video formats, supporting native 1080 23.98p/24p/25p/29.97p, as well as 1080 50i and 1080 [...]

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    4 RGB 4:4:4/10-bit Log Output (AJ-HPX3700) Both models come ready for system expansion with an HD SDI terminal that allows camera-through 1080/24PsF output. The AJ-HPX3700 adds a second HD SDI output terminal that can serve for dual-link output. HD images can be output with RGB 4:4:4 quality and the 10-bit Log (P-10Log) gamma curve*, ideal for high[...]

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    5 V ariCam's exclusive variable frame rate Panasonic led the industry in developing the variable frame rate function. This ground-br eaking function, from which V ariCam takes its name, allows undercranking and over cranking to produce expressive quick-motion and slow-motion scenes. The AJ-HPX2700's frame rate can be set all the way from [...]

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    6 System Mode Recording Mode Camera Mode VFR Frame Rate Recording Video Signal Output Video Signal 1080/59.94i DVCPRO HD/60i 60i OFF Not Effective 59.94i 1080/59.94i ON 1 to 30 Frame 59.94i (All frames effective) 1080/59.94i (All frames effective) 30P OFF Fix Not Effective 29.97p over 59.94i 1080/29.97PsF over 59.94i (2:2) 24P OFF Fix Not Effective[...]

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    7 Comes Equipped with A VC-Intra Codec An A VC-Intra codec board is included as standard equipment. It allows recor ding in either of two modes: AVC-Intra 100, for full-pixel HD (1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720) images, or A VC-Intra 50 for low-bit-rate, low-cost operation. A VC-Intra is a new codec that further advances HD production. It complies with [...]

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    8 A VC-INTRA TECHNOLOGY Intra-Frame (I-Only) Compression Superiority Motion-image compression can be divided r oughly into two methods: I-Only compression, which completes all pr ocessing within each frame, and Long GOP compression, which pr ocesses across multiple frames. A VC-Intra and DVCPRO HD use I-Only compression, while HDV uses Long GOP com[...]

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    9 P2 Card: Superior Mobility , Reliability , Compatibility , plus Fast W orkflows and Long Recording Times. P2 Cards Of fer Outstanding Mobility and Reliability P2 cards featur e a large capacity of up to 64 GB* (using the AJ-P2C064, fourth quarter 2008), a compact size, and light weight of 45 grams (1.5 ounces). This solid-state memory card is hig[...]

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    10 *1: Native modes record only the ef fective frames. *2: Released in autumn 2008. AJ-HPX3700 Recording Format and Recor ding Time Recording Format Pull down Rec. Time (using five 64GB* 2 P2 cards) and Codec DVCPRO HD AVC-Intra 100 A VC-Intra 50 1080/59.94i — Approx. 320 min. Approx. 320 min. Appr ox. 640 min. 1080/29.97p (over 59.94i) 2-2 — ?[...]

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    11 16 Scene Files and 64 Lens Files •Scene files: Store specific camera settings in built-in memory . Up to 16 files with settings can be stored in the camera's memory . Files can also be copied onto an SD/SDHC Memory Card, allowing storage of up to 8 files. •Lens files: Store settings for inter changeable lenses. Up to 64 files can be sto[...]

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    12 Focus Assist Function This function simplifies focusing by displaying, in graph form, the frequency distribution of the incoming signal in the viewfinder and LCD monitor . By allocating this function to one of the User buttons, you can use it with a single touch. T wo-Layer Optical Filter The 2-layer optical filter consists of an ND layer (clear[...]

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    13 1080/24PsF Line Output and Other System Interfaces to Meet High-End Production Needs Three HD SDI Outputs T wo HD SDI output terminals (A/B) that also comply with 1080/24PsF standards and include embedded audio ar e standard equipment. This lets you make backup recor dings on an AJ-HPM110 P2 Mobile or digital VTR, with rec start/stop linking. An[...]

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    14 Easy to Ingest and Manage P2 Content with a W indows PC or Mac The newest Mac P2CMS version is equipped with a DPX file conversion function. P2 Contents Management Software P2 CMS (V er . 1.2 for Windows, V er . 1.3 for Mac) P2 Content Management Software (Fr ee Download) Editing & finishing system Mac Pro (Installing P2 CMS) DPX (uncompress[...]

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    15 1. Cinema Production W orkflow (P2 Card Recording) P2 HD is an ideal system for producing 24p film for movie theater use or creating 30p finished packages for TV use fr om high-quality progr essive images. The P2 card greatly impr oves shooting mobility . P2 Content Management Software version 1.3 (for Mac*) lets you convert A VC-Intra files rec[...]

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    16 Off-line Editing Preparation (Metadata Upload) Laptop PC with P2 viewer software (Windows) SD/SDHC Card Video Encoder Card (option) AJ-YAX800G HD SDI HD SDI AJ-HPX3700 AJ-HPX2700 BT -LH900A P2 Card P2 Card Reuse Acquisition Preview, Copy and Media Conversion Final (On-line) Editing HD SDI HD-D5 VTR Package USB2.0 USB2.0 Portable HDD Portable HDD[...]

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    17 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AJ-HVF21G 2" HD EVF 59.94Hz/50Hz switchable SHAN-TM700 T ripod Adapter AJ-GPS910G GPS Unit SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover *Not available in some areas. AJ-RC10G RCU (Remote Control Unit) with 10m r emote control cable *When using with AJ-HPX3700/AJ-HPX2700, the software of the AJ-RC10G need to be updated to version 1.11 or upper[...]

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    18 SPECIFICA TIONS AJ-HPX3700 AJ-HPX2700 General Specification Power Supply DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Power Consumption 42 W 38 W T emperature Operating T emperature : 0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F) Keeping T emperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85 % (r elative humidity) Operating Time approx. 120 mi[...]

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    Panasonic Corporation Systems Business Group 2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503 Japan Phone +81 6 6901 1 161 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 Belgium +32 (0)2 481 04 57 Bulgaria +359 2 946 0786 Brazil +55 1 1 3889 4035 Canada +1 905 624 5010 Chi[...]