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GENERAL 

Supply Voltage:

DC7.2V / 7.9V

Power Consumption:

11.6W (when viewfinder is used), 12.0W (when LCD monitor is used)
MAX 14W

Operating Temperature:

0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F)

Operating Humidity:

10% to 85% (no condensation)

Weight:

Approx. 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) excluding battery and accessories

Dimensions (WxHxD):

168.5 x 180 x 390 mm (6-11/16" x 7-1/8" x 15-3/8")

CAMERA 

Pick-up Device:

3CCD (1/3-inch interline transfer type and progressive modes supported) 

Lens:

LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer,
motorized/manual mode switching,13 x zoom, 
F1.6 to F 2.8 (f= 4.2mm to 55mm) (35mm equivalent: 30.3mm to 394mm)

Optical Color Separation: Prism system
ND Filter:

1/8, 1/64

Gain Selection:

60i/60p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB
(when using slow shutter, 0 dB fixed)
30p/30pN/24p/24pA/24pN mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB
(when using slow shutter or VFR rate of less than 24p: 0 dB fixed)

Frame Rate:

variable 12/18/20/22/24/26/30/32/36/48/60 fps (frame/sec) 

Shutter Speed:

60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

(Preset)

30p/30pN mode: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
24p, 24pA, 24pN mode: 1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Shutter Speed:

60i, 60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.

(Synchro Scan)

30p, 30pN mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
24p, 24pA, 24pN mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.

Aperture Angle:

10° to 350° (Shutter Angle is selectable under Film Cam Mode.)

Slow Shutter Speed:

60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30    30p/30pN mode: 1/15 sec.   
24p. 24pA, 24pN mode: 1/12 sec. (only in 720p mode)

Minimum Luminance:

3 lx (F1.6, +12 dB gain, at 1/24 shutter)

Lens Hood:

Large lens hood with wide view angle

Filter Diameter:

82mm

Video P2 General  (DVCPRO HD, 1080i/720p)

Sampling Frequency:

Y: 74.25 MHz, P

B

/P

R

: 37.125 MHz

Quantizing:

8 bits

Compression:

Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length code

Recording Bit Rate:

100Mbps

Audio P2 General  (DVCPRO HD, 1080i/720p)

Sampling Frequency:

48 kHz / Quantizing 16 bits / 4ch

Frequency Characteristics: 20 Hz ro 20kHz

Memory Card 

Recording Format:*

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DVCPRO HD

1080/60i (30p over 60i, 24p over 60i, 24pA over 60i),
720/60p (30p over 60p, 24p over 60p),
720/30pN (Native Record), 720/24pN (Native Record)

DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV

480/60i (30p over 60i ,24p over 60i, 24pA over 60i)

Audio Recording Format: PCM digital recording 48 kHz /16 bits

4ch (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50), 2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO/DV)

Recording Time*

2

:

32 minutes with one AJ-P2C032RG (DVCPRO HD, 1080/60i)

(Approx.)

80 minutes  with one AJ-P2C032RG (DVCPRO HD, 720/24pN)

VTR part General 

Recording Format:

DIgital Video SD

Tape Format:

Mini DV cassette (6.35mm width metal evaporated tape)

Recording Video Signals: 480/60i (NTSC Digital Video, Standard Definition), 

24p/24pA/30p mode (all convert to 480/60i and record)

Frame Rate:

60i (480i), 24p, 24pA, 30p

Recording Audio Signals: PCM digital recording, 16 bits: 48kHz/2ch or 12 bits: 32kHz/4ch
Wow & Flutter:

Below measurable limits

Recording Tracks;

Digital video / audio signals: helical track
Time code: helical track (sub-code area)

Tape Speed:

SP mode: 18.812mm/sec, LP mode: 12.555mm/sec

Recording Time:

SP mode: 63 min. (When using AY-DVM63MQ)

FF/Rew Time:

Approx.140 sec. (when AY-DVM63MQ is used) 

VIDEO connectors 

Video Out:

Analog component, Y: 1.0Vp-p , 75

, P

B

/P

R

: 0.7Vp-p , 75

Video In/Out:

Pin Jack x 1, Analog composite, 1.0Vp-p , 75

(In/out automatically switched, Input DV tape mode only)

S-video In/Out:

4-pin, Y/C  Y: 1.0Vp-p , 75

, C: 0.286Vp-p , 75

(In/out automatically switched, Input DV tape mode only)

Component Analog Out: D-Connector for HD Images

AUDIO connectors 

XLR In:

XLR (3 pin) x 2 (Input 1/Input 2),  Input: High impedance
Line: 0dBu, MIC: –50/–60 dBu (selectable in menu)

Line In/Out:

Pin Jack x 2 (Input 1/Input 2), (automatically switched),
In: High impedance 316mV, Out: 600

, 316mV

Internal Microphone:

Stereo Microphone

Phones:

Stereo Mini jack (3.5mm diameter)

Internal Speaker:

28mm round shape x 1

OTHER connectors 

IEEE 1394:

4-pin Digital input/output, based on IEEE 1394 standard

USB:

Type mini B connector (USB ver.2.0)

Camera Remote:

Zoom, Rec (Start/Stop) Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter)
Focus Iris, Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) 

DC Input:

2P x 1, 7.9V

Monitor, AC Adapter, and Other packages 

LCD Monitor:

3.5 inches, LCD color Monitor, 210,000 pixels

Viewfinder:

0.44 inches, LCD color Viewfinder, 235,000 pixels

AC Adapter:

Weight: 160

g

, Dimensions: 70 (W) x 44.5 (H) x 116 (D)mm

Supplied Accessories:

AC adapter/charger, AC Cord, DC Cord, Battery (5400mAH),
Wireless remote controller (Button-type battery), Microphone holder, 
Eye cup, Shoulder strap, Ferrite core, Component Video cable, 
Pin-BNC conversion plug, P2 card software driver install (CD-ROM )

*1: For the precise recording rate, multiply the indicated value by 1/1.001.
*2: Time shown above is when you record a series of 1 shot to P2 card. 
Depending on numbers of shots you record, time will get shorter than the number shown above.

Optional Accessories

Specifications

CGA-D54S

Battery Pack (5.4 Ah)

SD/SDHC memory card

BT-LH26000W  
26" HD/SD LCD monitor
BT-LH1760  
17" HD/SD LCD monitor
BT-LH1700W  
17" HD/SD LCD monitor
BT-LH900A  
8.4" HD/SD LCD monitor
BT-LH80W 
7.9" HD/SD LCD monitor

AY-DVM63PQ
Professional Series Tape
AY-DVM63AMQ
Advanced Master Quality Series Tape

*Please do not use 80 minutes miniDV
cassette tapes

AY-DVMCL
Cleaning tape

AJ-PCD20  
P2 Memory Card drive

FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.
FireStore FS-100
Portable DTE Recorder

AG-HPG10 
P2 “Gear” memory card portable record

er

P2HD UTILITY SOFTWARE
You can download the following P2
Utility Softrware at panasonic web site.
<https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/
pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm>

Utility Software: 
• P2 Store Manager
• Drive Mount Converter
• P2 Viewer
• P2 Contents Management Software
• P2 Card Format Station
• CAC File for P2 Camera-Recorder

AG-MC200G 

XLR microphone

•Sensitivity: –40 ±3.5 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa, 1KHz)
•Maximum Input level: 127 dB (1000Hz,
Distortion within 1%) •S/N: More than 69 dB 

AJ-PCS060G  
P2 “Store” portable hard disk unit

AG-B25  
AC adapter kit

AJ-P2C016RG / AJ-P2C032RG 
R-series memory card

Century Conversion Lens

1 .6X Wide Angle Adapter

0HD-06WA-HX2

2 .75X Wide Angle Converter

0HD-75CV-HVX

3 1.6X Tele-Converter

0HD-16TC-HVX

4 Fisheye Adapter

0HD-FESU-HVX

Precautions for Use

•Mounting a wide conversion lens or fisheye adaptor may
disable focusing at the telescopic setting (zoom position 
Z = approx. 80 or more).
•When the tele-converter is mounted, vignetting can occur
at the wide setting (zoom position Z = approx. 60 or lower).
•When a conversion lens is mounted, the total weight can
increase by as much as 1.5 times, which causes increased
stress on the handle section. To prevent this, use a tripod
and make sure that the handle section is not subjected to
extra weight.

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Summary of Contents for AGHVX200APS

Page 1: ...AG Memory Card Camera Recorder Mini Digital Video Cassette A powerful 13x zoom lens with a wider 30mm angle of view 35mm equivalent and a new progressive CCD greatly improves S N ratio and lowers smear ...

Page 2: ...ge quality variable frame rate recording the first ever in a handheld camcorder and the HD SD multi format with built in DV tape drive were appreciated by video creators everywhere The original AG HVX200 continues to provide new solutions to the production of movies documentaries short movie features and more Now the P2 handheld camera takes another step forward The new AG HVX200A with its newly d...

Page 3: ...Producing a movie in Japan Producing a documentary in Polynesia Producing Paths to Civilization in China ...

Page 4: ...ing caused by hand held camera work Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images New Progressive CCD and DSP Achieve Higher Sensitivity and Image Quality New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear The new 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD on the AG HVX200A further raises image quality It combines a significantly improved S...

Page 5: ... uncompressed 16 bit 4 channel digital audio recording capability HD SD Multi Format Recording The AG HVX200A can record onto a P2 card in 1080 24p 1 1080 60i or 720 60p HD and it s compatible with the SD 480i format currently used in television production The multi codec system allows you to record in DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO or DV 2 where ever you need to go based on your client needs 1 In 1080...

Page 6: ...0 to 80 C In durability too the P2 card goes well beyond ordinary PC cards Its connector portion for example is specially designed for professional use and has passed insertion removal tests of more than 30 000 cycles P2 cards also have a write protect switch that helps prevent accidental data deletion Solid state memory has the unique advantage of being rewritable over and over again in part beca...

Page 7: ...he PC will display with a M demarkation in the P2 viewer P2 Content Management Software P2CMS which of the clips is the one with the Marker This function requires P2 viewer or P2CMS software for Windows PC or MAC computers which P2 users can download for free Visit https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av and click P2 Support and Download Connects Directly to PCs and Macs In PC mode the AG HVX200A co...

Page 8: ...the process with NLEs that are compatible This lets you maintain superior image quality throughout the production process For information on compatible nonlinear editing systems visit https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av and click Nonlinear Compatibility Information For the operating requirements and other details of editing software visit the website of the relevant software manufacturer 24p 23 ...

Page 9: ...eries HIGH Provides more contrast and color gradation B PRESS Provides more contras and blacks in low contrast scenes CINE LIKE D The Cine Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range CINE LIKE V The Cine Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast Create Slow Fast Motion Effects Using Mini DV Tape In addition to its two P2 card slots the AG HVX200A is equipped with a mini DV tape drive This allows ...

Page 10: ...tions this allows you to create a blurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action The AG HVX200A also features a synchro scan function that s suitable for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor Scene File User Buttons and Auto Functions for Quicker Easier Shooting Scene File Dial Set this dial for a set of shooting conditions and later you can instantly retrieve the settings whe...

Page 11: ...s This makes it easy to shoot from a variety of angles and view the image comfortably In 16 9 wide screen mode the AG HVX200A can display images in letterbox format Trigger and Zoom Control on Upper Handle Grip In addition to the lens grip the upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start Stop button and a lens zoom control This design assures easy shooting even at low angles or when u...

Page 12: ...th the first camera which enables time code matched editing with multiple cameras This cable does not need to stay connected The built in SMPTE time code generator reader lets you select the Drop Frame Non Drop Frame and Free Run Rec Run modes preset and regenerate User bits are also provided User files with sets of camera settings can be transferred to an SD Memory Card and shared with other came...

Page 13: ...use the AG HVX200A is a perfect solution for the new environment as it can get in places that bigger cameras may not be allowed HD TV Program Production Program creation for HDTV can be made in the 1080i or the 720P format with the AG HVX200A Recordings can be output to a DVCPRO HD VTR via the IEEE 1394 interface and added to the existing HD production flow When used with the Focus Enhancements Fi...

Page 14: ...Rear view Top controls including playback and thumbnail functions Side view with terminal cover removed Side view with LCD monitor open ...

Page 15: ...ack x 1 Analog composite 1 0Vp p 75Ω In out automatically switched Input DV tape mode only S video In Out 4 pin Y C Y 1 0Vp p 75Ω C 0 286Vp p 75Ω In out automatically switched Input DV tape mode only Component Analog Out D Connector for HD Images AUDIO connectors XLR In XLR 3 pin x 2 Input 1 Input 2 Input High impedance Line 0dBu MIC 50 60 dBu selectable in menu Line In Out Pin Jack x 2 Input 1 In...

Page 16: ...b site Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC Mounting and Transferring Files The PC must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to recognize copy and transfer P2 files This driver is also necessary when using the PC card slot and when handling P2 files stored on a hard disk device such as P2 store The included P2 driver is compatible with Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2...

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