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H2

AG-HVX200A

series

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

(AG-HVX201/AG-HVX202/AG-HVX204) 

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.

Summary of Contents for AG AG-HVX200A

Page 1: ...ory Card Camera Recorder AG HVX201 AG HVX202 AG HVX204 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: ...er 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 series with its newly developed CCD raises the signal to noise performance while enhancing th...

Page 3: ...2 Producing Paths to Civilization in China Producing a documentary in Polynesia Producing a movie in Japan ...

Page 4: ...y 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 series further raises image quality It combines a significantly improved S N ra...

Page 5: ... is advantageous in image compositing and motion tracking Sound quality is excellent too thanks to DVCPRO HD s uncompressed 16 bit 4 channel digital audio recording capability HD SD Multi Format Recording The AG HVX200A series can record onto a P2 card in 1080 25p 1 1080 50i or 576 50p HD and it s compatible with the SD 576i format currently used in television production The multi codec system all...

Page 6: ...f 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 because it is a non contact media and requires mechanical intervention You can use the same P2 card again and again for years slashing media costs and operational maintenance while also minimizing...

Page 7: ...e 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 series connects directly via USB 2 0 to a PC running Windows In IEEE 1394 Device mode it connects directly to a Mac This lets you use the AG HVX200A series as a P2 card drive providing easy a...

Page 8: ...s you maintain superior image quality throughout the production process Higher speed shooting at 27 to 50 fp produces slow motion effects This is especially effective for high action scenes like car chases or crashes or to create a dramatic impact in a scene When the standard speed is 25 fps anything over 27 fps will be overcranked Lower speed shooting at 12 to 23 fps lets you attain fast motion e...

Page 9: ... the DVX100 series HIGH Provides more contrast and colour 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 series is equipped with a mini DV ta...

Page 10: ...s this allows you to create a blurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action The AG HVX200A series 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 ...

Page 11: ...s makes it easy to shoot from a variety of angles and view the image comfortably In 16 9 wide screen mode the AG HVX200A series 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...

Page 12: ...76i each 50 Hz camera video signals This lets you preview recorded clips on an ordinary HD SD TV monitor 16 9 Squeeze and Letterbox Modes The AG HVX200A series can record in SD with a 16 9 or 4 3 aspect ratio When 16 9 is selected the AG HVX200A series can record in native 16 9 recording or can be switched to a letterboxed 4 3 image TC Set and User File Copy with Multi Cameras Connecting two AG HV...

Page 13: ...ystem Mobile reliable and easy to use the AG HVX200A series 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 series Recordings can be output to a DVCPRO HD VTR via the IEEE 1394 interface and added to the existing HD producti...

Page 14: ...13 Rear view Top controls including playback and thumbnail functions Side view with terminal cover removed Side view with LCD monitor open ...

Page 15: ...matically switched Input DV tape mode only Component Analogue 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 600Ω 316mV Internal Microphone Stereo Microphone Phones Stereo Mini jack 3 5mm diameter Internal S...

Page 16: ...uick Time and Final Cut Studio are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Avid Xpress Media Composer and NewsCutter are trademarks registered in the United States of Avid Technology Inc or its subsidiaries EDIUS is registered trademarks of Grass Valley Inc MainConcept is a registered trademark of MainConcept AG Matrox is a registered trademark of Matrox Electronic System...

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