Panasonic AG-HPG24 Portable P2 Recorder

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The AG-HPG20 is a P2 portable recorder that records HD images with an AVC-Intra codec. It features a rugged body, two P2 card slots, a 3.5" LCD monitor and HD/SD multi-format recording. Its HD/SD SDI interface enables versatile line recording, and a USB 2.0 interface makes it easy to backup data onto an external hard-disk drive. A new HDD Preview function also lets you preview P2 content stored on a hard-disk drive. These and other features allow the AG-HPG20 to handle a wide range of applications, including HD field recording; high-quality, large-screen playback, and easy file transfers to a hard-disk drive or PC-based nonlinear editor.

Features

AVC-Intra Circuit Raises Image Quality and Lowers Power Consumption
P2 Portability Enhances Field Mobility
HD/SD SDI Input for Line Recording
Easy File Previewing from an External HDD

Specifications

General

Power Source: DC7.2V/7.9V
Power Consumption: 12W
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40oC (32 to 104oF)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 500C (-4 to 122oF)
Storage Humidity: 10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight: Approx. 1.1 kilograms (2.5 lbs)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 104 x 83 x 227 mm
(4-3/32" x 3-9/32" x 8-15/16", without rubber shoe)
Recording Media: P2 card

Video

Recording Format: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
(AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/DVCPRO HD)
480/59.94i, 576/50i (DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV)
*Not available AVC-Intra 100/50 recording via IEEE 1394.

Playback Format:
AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/29.97pN (Native),
1080/23.98pN (Native), 1080/25pN (Native),
720/59.94p, 720/29.97pN (Native), 720/23.98pN (Native),
720/50p, 720/25pN (Native)
DVCPRO HD
1080/59.94i (29.97p over 59.94i, 23.98p over 59.94i,),
23.98pA over 59.94i, 1080/50i (25p over 50i),
720/59.94p (29.97p over 59.94p, 23.98p over 59.94p),
720/29.97pN (Native), 720/23.98pN (Native),
720/50p (25p over 50p),720/25pN (Native),
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV
480/59.94i (29.97p over 59.94i,
23.98p over 59.94i, 23.98pA over 59.94i)
576/50i (25p over 50i)
*Pull-down playback for native-mode recorded source.

Sampling Frequncy:
AVC-Intra100/DVCPRO HD: Y: 74.176MHz (59.94Hz), 74.25MHz (50Hz)
PB/PR: 37.088MHz (59.94Hz), 37.125MHz (50Hz)
DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5MHz, PB/PR: 6.75MHz
DVCPRO: Y: 13.5MHz, PB/PR: 3.375MHz

Quantizing:
AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: 10bits
DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8bits

Video Compression Format:
AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
DVCPRO HD: DV Base (SMPTE 370M)
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO: DV Base (SMPTE 314M)
DV: DV (IEC 61834-2)

Audio

Recording Format: AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50: 48kHz/16bit/8CH
DVCPRO HD: 48kHz/16bit/8CH (4CH via IEEE 1394 input)
DVCPRO50: 48kHz/16bit/4CH
DVCPRO/DV: 48kHz 16bit/2CH or 4CH
(DV 32kHz/12bits/4CH Input is converted to 48kHz/16bits/4CH)
48 kHz/16-bit, 2CH/4CH (DVCPRO/DV)
Headroom: 12 dB/18 dB/20 dB selectable

Video Input

HD/SD SDI: BNC x 1 (selectable)
HD: SMPTE292M/296M/299M Standard
(Return loss does not satisfy standard)
SD: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R BT 656-4 Standard

Video Output

HD/SD SDI: BNC x 1 (selectable)
HD: SMPTE292M/296M/299M Standard
(Return loss does not satisfy standard)
SD: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R BT 656-4 Standard
VIDEO: BNC x 1, Analog Composite, 1.0V [p-p], (75 Ohm)

Audio Output

SDI Input: BNC x 1 (HD: SMPTE 292M/296M/299M Standard
SD: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R BT.656-4 Standard)
SDI Output: BNC x 1 (HD SMPTE 292M/296M/299M Standard
SD: SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R BT.656-4 Standard)
LINE Output: Pin jack x 2 (CH1 / CH2)
Headphones: Stereo Mini Jack x 1 (3.5 mm diameter)
Speaker: 20 mm round x 1 (mono)

Other Input/Output

IEEE 1394 In/Out: 6pin x 1, IEEE 1394a
USB2.0: HOST x 1 (A-type, bus power compatible), DEVICE x 1 (B-type)

Card Slot/ Monitor

P2 card Slot: 2 slots
SD Memory Card Slot: 1 slot (Not supporting Multimedia card)
LCD Monitor: 3.5-Inch, 210,000 pixels, color LCD

Accessories

AC Adaptor Weight: 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions: 70 mm x 44.5 mm x 116 mm (W x H x D) (2-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 4-9/16")
Rated Input: 100V-240V AC, 50/60Hz 24W
Rated Output: 7.9V DC, 1.9A/8.4V DC, 1.2A (for charge)
Battery: 5400 mAh (Equal to CGA-D54)
Other: AC cord, DC cord, P2 card driver software (CD-ROM)

In the Box

AC Adaptor
5400 mAh Battery
AC cord
DC cord
P2 card driver software (CD-ROM)
Panasonic AG-HPG24 manual

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