Panasonic AG-HPX600EJ User Manual
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Chapter 1 Overview — Main features
Main features
The P2 memory card camera-recorder AG-HPX600P/AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN incorporates the MOS sensor newly developed for the camera unit
to ensure that high-sensitivity F12 (59.94 Hz), high-resolution, and high-quality video can be obtained. The camera also uses a 2/3-inch lens mount to
accommodate many existing interchangeable lenses and features a compact body to provide amazing action for a body weight of approximately 2.8 kg.
The camera supports 50 Hz/59.94 Hz switchable and HD/SD multi-format. The AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV compression
recording formats can be selected, and the reliability, instantaneousness and IT functions expected of P2 helps revolutionize work flow.
An add-on system for optional functions (extra-cost options) is also available for selecting and installing only required functions.
to ensure that high-sensitivity F12 (59.94 Hz), high-resolution, and high-quality video can be obtained. The camera also uses a 2/3-inch lens mount to
accommodate many existing interchangeable lenses and features a compact body to provide amazing action for a body weight of approximately 2.8 kg.
The camera supports 50 Hz/59.94 Hz switchable and HD/SD multi-format. The AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV compression
recording formats can be selected, and the reliability, instantaneousness and IT functions expected of P2 helps revolutionize work flow.
An add-on system for optional functions (extra-cost options) is also available for selecting and installing only required functions.
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Function extension (extra-cost options)
As of start of sales, the following functions (extra-cost options) are available:
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Video encoder board AG-YDX600G
This enables proxy recording. This is effective in checking and editing clips.
This enables proxy recording. This is effective in checking and editing clips.
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HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G
This enables recording of the SDI signal input from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal.
This enables recording of the SDI signal input from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal.
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Upgrade Software Key AG-SFU601G (Network function)
This enables addition of text memos from IT devices.
In explanations from here on, this option is referred to as “network function (extra-cost option)”.
This enables addition of text memos from IT devices.
In explanations from here on, this option is referred to as “network function (extra-cost option)”.
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Upgrade Software Key AG-SFU602G (Production pack)
This allows the following functions to be used to achieve substantial video production functions:
This allows the following functions to be used to achieve substantial video production functions:
- 1080/23.98PsF system
- Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function
- Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function
In explanations from here on, this option is referred to simply as “production pack (extra-cost option)”.
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50 Hz/59.94 Hz switchable and HD/SD multi-format
Recording by the HD/SD video format is supported. 50 Hz/59.94 Hz switchable accommodates all kinds of applications and global content production
in addition to news reporting and program/video production. For 1080i/720P HD recording, the highly reliable AVC-Intra/DVCPRO HD codecs can be
selected for broadcasting use, and for SD video, the DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV multi-codecs can be selected.
4-channel recording (all formats) is provided for 16-bit/48 kHz non-compressed high-quality audio.
in addition to news reporting and program/video production. For 1080i/720P HD recording, the highly reliable AVC-Intra/DVCPRO HD codecs can be
selected for broadcasting use, and for SD video, the DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV multi-codecs can be selected.
4-channel recording (all formats) is provided for 16-bit/48 kHz non-compressed high-quality audio.
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SmartUI
New operability is provided by integrating the conventional LCD window and audio selector switches. Remote control from IT devices and other
functionality ensure expandability for future applications.
functionality ensure expandability for future applications.