Panasonic AG-HMC153 Camera Accessories User Manual
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1. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Australia 61 2 9986 7400 Russia amp CIS 7 495 980 4205 Systems Business Group Argentina 54 11 4308 1610 Saudi Arabia 966 1 465 0709 2 15 Matsuba cho Kadoma Osaka 571 8503 Bahrain 973 252292 Singapore 65 6270 0110 Japan China 86 10 6515 8828 South Africa 27 11 313 1400 Hong Kong 852 2313 0888 Thailand 66 2 731 8888 oRGANIZATIQn i en nie oi ds ene pais a Egypt 20 2 2 3938151 U A E 971 4 886 2142 y a a eee India 91 11 2437 9962 Ukraine 380 44 4903437 Indonesia 62 21 385 9449 380 44 4903438 Iran 98 21 2271463 ext 112 Jordan 961 6 586 1914 Kazakhstan 7 3272 504 777 Kuwait 965 481 2123 Miyras E JO ESTE Lebanon 961 1 216827 6 g GEMENT Malaysia 60 3 5549 5422 PSE 042010 60 3 5546 7000 PM New Zealand 64 9 272 0100 ISO 9001 Factories of Systems Business Group have received Pakistan 92 5370320 21 IS014001 2004 the Environmental Management Philippines 63 2 633 6162 System certification Except for 3rd party s peripherals JQA 0443 SP HMC152E1 Mixed Sources Product group from well managed forests and other controlled sources www fsc org Cert no SGS COC 003518 1996 Forest Stewardship Council 10K808ZM 1 Printed in Japan2. Monitor LCD Monitor Viewfinder DC7 2V using with battery 7 3V using with AC adaptor 9 8W when recording 0 C to 40 C 10 to 80 No condensation Approx 1 7 kg camcorder only Approx 1 98 kg including SD memory cards supplied battery and microphone 154 W x 164 H x 397 D mm excluding the projection part 3CCD 1 3 inch interline transfer type and progressive modes supported LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer motorized manual mode switching 13x zoom F1 6 3 0 f 3 9mm to 51mm 35mm equivalent 28mm to 368mm Prism system 1 4 1 16 1 64 50i 50p mode 0 3 6 9 12 18 dB OdB fixed in slow shutter mode 25p mode 0 3 6 9 12 dB OdB fixed in slow shutter mode 50i 50p mode 1 50 OFF 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 25p mode 1 25 1 50 OFF 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec 50i 50p mode 1 50 0 sec to 1 248 9 sec 25p mode 1 25 0 sec to 1 248 9 sec 50i 50p mode 1 12 sec and 1 25 sec 25p mode 1 12 sec 3 Ix when F1 6 12dB of gain and 1 25 sec of shutter speed 2x 5x 10x in 1080 50i or 720 50p video format 72 mm AVCHD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 SD Memory Card 512MB 1GB 2GB FAT12 FAT16 SDHC Memory Card 4GB 6GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 32GB FAT32 PH mode 1080 50i 1080 25p over 50i 720 50p and 720 25p over 50p HA HG and HE mode 1080 50i only PH mode approx 21 Mbps VBR max 24 Mbps HA mode approx 17 Mbps VBR HG mode
3. 5 steps e Center marker Provides an accurate numeric display of the brightness at screen center e Tally lamps Provided on the unit s front and rear e Remote Controls zoom rec focus and aperture Allows use of any camera remote controller that is compatible with the AG DVX100 or AG HVX200 e Color bar signal output Fiz Kat Las yy SCENE FILE STAND BY S 7 CAM REMOTE g COMPONENT ZOOM 1 i OUT AVCHD Files Transfer Directly to IT Systems Unlike tape AVCHD files require no digitizing and can be directly accessed by a PC Windows Macintosh This makes it easier to use motion images in new IT applications like content production Internet distribution and source material archiving 1 An SDHC Memory Card reader is required if the SDHC Memory Card is not recognized by the PC 2 AVCHD compatible software is required The minimum system requirements for using the software must also be satisfied Nonlinear Editing System DVD Production AG HMC150 S ra seraies Web Image SD SDHC Memory Card Load Data to a PC or Write It to a Blu ray Disc with AVCCAM Viewer Download it for Free AVCCAM Viewer for Windows PCs makes it easy to preview AVCCAM files and other AVCHD motion images and meta data with very simple operation Files can be played from an SD Memory Card Blu ray Disc or hard disk and saved to a PC hard disk from an SD Memory Card or Blu ray Disc Files can al
4. Assigned functions can be accessed at the touch of a button Assignable Functions Spotlight Automatic aperture correction for scenes with spotlights Backlight Automatic aperture correction for scenes with backlighting Black Fade Fade in fade out from and to black White Fade Fade in fade out from and to white ATW ATW auto tracking white balance on off ATW Lock ATW lock on off Gain 18 dB gain on off D Zoom Digital zoom 2x 5x 10x Index Scene indexing Shot Mark Adds shot marks to the clip Last Clip Delete Deletes the recently recorded clip Gain Selector and ND Filter The gain selector has three positions L is fixed at 0 dB and M and H can be set to 0 3 6 9 or 12 dB 18dB can also be accessed as a User button function Three ND filters 1 4 ND 1 16 ND and 1 64 ND are built in Slow Speed Synchro or High Speed Shutter The shutter speed can be freely selected from the minimum 1 12 second for Slow Speed to the maximum 1 2000 second for High Speed The Synchro Scan function is ideal for recording images from monitors HDMI Digital HD Output Terminal The AG HMC150 series is equipped with a next generation HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface output terminal for digital transferring of high quality HD video and audio signals A separately purchased cable may be required for connecting the AG HMC150 series to a professional monitor PC Connection via USB 2 0 The standard USB terminal
5. Series has been downsized lightened and further widened in this 13X zoom lens The new lens structure combines 13 lens elements in 10 groups with 3 aspherical lenses The diameter of the front lens element has been reduced from 67 to 53 2 mm while still achieving a 28mm wide angle 35mm equivalent the widest of the class The new lens covers most shooting situations without requiring a wide angle conversion lens Its minimum object distance MOD of about 0 6 meter at the telephoto setting helps to maximize the handheld camcorder s inherent mobility The same cam driven zoom ring that was so popular in previous models ensures accurate zooming The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica optical technology and know how throughout A multi coating process minimizes flare and ghosting This results in sharp crisp beautifully rendered images with delicate nuances and exceptional shading HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1 3 inch CCD as of July 2008 according to a Panasonic survey E of an angle of view agian to 32 5mm Image ofan angle P view eae to 28 mm DICOMAA New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear The new 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD on the AG HMC150 series further raises image quality It combines a significantly improved S N ratio and better low light performance than previous models Backed by a high performance digital signal processor the CCD brings higher quality to HD images to meet
6. There no drive mechanism required as there is for tape and disc based recorders so power consumption is low and size and weight are reduced Malfunctions are less likely to occur and there is no need to replace heads or transport components This translates into lower costs and easier maintenance greater energy savings and less waste when the unit is eventually disposed of All of these features help to conserve eco the environment Panasonic is a leader in creating and promoting the advantages of memory Te eas card recording both in its AYCCAM camcorders and P2 HD broadcast and professional systems through a program called the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program lt http panasonic biz sav pass_e gt AVCCAM users can join this service program by simply registering on the following website after purchasing a system There are no annual fees required Membership benefits include 3 year limited warranty AVCCAM product information and integrated management and AVCCAM products by means of an equipment management system AG HMC150 series users qualify for a 3 year warranty on repairs See the back page for details A Camera Block with the Same Design as P2 HD Broadcast Systems Boosts the Quality of HD Images 28mm Wide Angle 13X Zoom Leica Dicomar HD Lens 53mm c PHHH E A Configuration of the 13 power zoom lens The wide angle zoom lens that became so popular in the HVX200
7. temporarily activates the AF system for quick focusing in manual mode EF Pi WL j ele J A n oe W ras Focus assist combined mode Simplified Waveform and Vectorscope Display The AG HMC150 series has waveform and vectorscope display functions as well A single touch of the WFM key displays the waveform and vectors of the captured video signal on the LCD monitor Waveform Monitoring WFM Scene File Dial Set this dial for instant recall of an entire set of shooting conditions Six VECTOR Vectorscope preset files are provided and you can change any of the six file names and their settings as desired You can also store the settings to an SD Memory Card and load them when desired File Description F1 Standard settings F2 FLUO Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights F3 SPARK Provides for Extra Color amp Detail F4 B STR Enhanced gradations of luminance in low light scenes F5 CINEV Cine Like setting shifted to prioritize contrast F6 CINED Cine Like setting shifted to prioritize dynamic range The recording image format is not affected when the F5 or F6 file is selected The 25p recording mode must be set separately n eye _ ee PbS Lai Panasonic T ie ee DE ET MARL PES a METAANI j l we a Dl t EE E Three User Buttons The AG HMC150 series allows 11 functions listed below to be assigned to the User buttons The three buttons are arranged in a group for easy use
8. Panasonic MA CHD BS Hom LEIC AG HMC1 50 series Memory Card Camera Recorder AG HMC152 AG HMC153 AG HMC154 Panasonic opr nh x ane a oe nog cL A S2 a DICOMAR CLAss STEREO CREATOR High Image Quality and Advanced Functions in an AVCCAM Camcorder with Easy Mobility and Solid State Reliability The powerful new tapeless AG HMC150 series joins the Panasonic line of professional HD camcorders This new AVCCAM camcorder features highly acclaimed functions for the popular AG DVX100 Series of DV tape based camcorders to tapeless HD recording Using the cost saving AVCHD format to record onto SDHC or SD Memory Card media the AG HMC150 series produces exceptional images and responds to creative production needs It also features a 28mm 35mm equivalent wide angle lens widest in a professional camera of this class and a newly developed 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD It further enhances image quality by adding a higher quality PH mode to the clean extended time recording abilities of the AVCHD format The AG HMC150 series handles full pixel 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 25p progressive recording and includes cinelike gamma and other versatile functions to meet the special needs of creative image production INN 3 KARS 2 i s Memory Card Recording Lowers Costs and Helps the Environment The SDHC SD Memory Card media for the AVCCAM camcorder is totally free from abrasion and dropout
9. Type mini B allows the AG HMC150 series to connect to a PC in device mode This lets a Windows PC installed with the provided AVCCAM Viewer software to upload copy and write HD video files as well as transfer them to AVCHD compatible editing software for HD production TC Set and User File Copy with Multi Cameras Connecting two AG HMC150 series cameras with a RCA cable allows the slave camera to synchronize with the master camera which enables time code matched editing with multiple cameras for TC synchro editing Recording format for both master pa a and slave camera The TC value of the camera 2 and 3 are matched to the camera 1 must be the same SD Down Conversion Output Composite Component The AG HMC150 series is equipped with both composite RCA and component Mini D4 video outputs allowing HD images to be down converted and output as SD images while they are being recorded or played At the same time a 16 9 or 4 3 aspect ratio can be selected for side crop letterbox or squeeze images Audio output RCA 2 channels enables a wide variety of applications such as viewing on an external monitor or SD dubbing Side crop Letterbox Squeeze Other Professional Features e White balance Three values A B Preset of white balance with the auto tracking white function e Mode check Displays a list of the camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor e Zebra Select any two levels from among 50 to 105 in
10. a Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to three years AVCCAM device 2 1St year Basic warranty Extended warranty repair 1 Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries regions 2 Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage 3 The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country region 4 Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty Purchase AVCCAM product Details about user registration and the extended warranty Register online within 1 month J A Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs Make sure to save the Registration Notice e mail during the warranty period Registration Notice e mail sent dm http panasonic biz sav pass_e Please note this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc The Panasonic Canada Inc privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted This link is provided to you for convenience Please refer to the latest Non linear Compatibilty Information AVCHD Support and Downlord and Service Information etc at panasonic web site J https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av index html Panasonic Countries and Regions
11. anning from indoors to outdoors the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights A gamma curve and knee slope are estimated to match the contrast of each pixel and applied in real time When dark bright and intermediate shades are all contained in the same scene this produces excellent gradation for each shade and minimizes blocked shadows and blown highlights The images that result are enhanced by a visually wide dynamic range Blocked shadows are suppressed i Ei Ce E i apa a Bh mains Br stayte Be Shown above is a sample of operation style 7 Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam Panasonic has equipped the AG HMC150 series with advanced gamma functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities This includes the cinelike gamma which produces the characteristic warm tone of film recordings VIDEO GAMMA CINE LIKE GAMMA AG HMC150 series Gamma Modes HD NORM Suitable for HD recording LOW Works to flatten out a high contrast scene SD NORM Normal setting for SD this was available in the DVX100 series HIGH Provides more contrast and color gradation B PRESS Provides more contrast 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 Advanced Image Adjustments Built In
12. approx 13 Mbps VBR HE mode approx 6 Mbps VBR 1080 50i 720 50p HDMI x 1 1080 50i 720 50p and 576 50i Not compatible with VIErA Link Mini D x 1 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q PB PR 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pin jack x 1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Recording Playback Dolby Digital Dolby AC3 2 ch 48 kHz 16 bit PH mode 2 CH 384 kbps HA HG and HE mode 2 CH 256 kbps XLR 3 pins x 2 INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE MIC selectable High impedance LINE 0 dBu MIC 50 dBu 60 dBu selectable in menu Stereo microphone Pin jack x 2 CH1 CH2 Output 316 mV 600 Q 2 ch Linear PCM 5 1 ch AC3 Stereo mini jack 3 5 mm diameter x 1 20 mm round x 1 Type mini B connector compliant with USB ver 2 0 Super Mini jack 2 5mm diameter x 1 for zoom and rec start stop operations Mini jack 3 5mm diameter x 1 for focus and iris controls IN 1 0 to 4 0 Vp p 10 kQ OUT 2 00 5 Vp p low impedance 3 5 inches LCD color monitor 210 000 pixels 0 44 inches LCD color viewfinder 235 000 pixels Standard Accessories AC adapter charger 2640mAh battery pack AC cord DC cord Wireless remote controller with button type battery Microphone holder Eye cup Shoulder Belt Component video cable PIN BNC conversion plugs Ferrite core Binder CD ROM The following accessories are attached to the unit Lens hood cap and INPUT 1 2 terminal cover SD SDHC Memory card 8MB to 32GB can be used for storing reading scene file and user file and reading metadat
13. e Matrix setting including a Cinelike mode e Adjustable H detail level V detail level detail coring and skin detail e Adjustable chroma level chroma phase color temp and master pedestal e Knee point settings Auto Low Mid and High e User files with sets of camera settings can be transferred to an SD Memory Card and shared with other cameras a aa BAH mma a DOL oe 2 A j ess won j H PTU High Quality AVCHD Recording Plus the Professional PH Mode Boosts the Quality of HD Images IW CHi AVCHD Format for High Quality Efficient HD Recording Panasonic AVCCAM camcorders use the AVCHD format for tapeless recording with high image quality and low bit rates This format complies with the latest H 264 motion image compression standard and employs the High Profile standard to improve compression efficiency Featuring twice the compression efficiency of HDV MPEG 2 the AG HMC150 series achieves extended HD recording The following four new technologies make this possible PH mode minimize break up MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Technologies Intra Frame Prediction This process generates predictive pixels based on the adjacent pixels within each frame It then selects the optimal predictive mode The generated predictive image is subtracted from the original input image and the residual data is compressed and recorded at a low bit rate The entire process is conducted within the frame so prediction accuracy rema
14. echanical manual zoom ring provides the same fast precise zooming and feeling as cameras with interchangeable lenses The servo driven zoom also allows slow zooming The AG HMC150 series is equipped with a digital zoom that instantly magnifies the image by any of three fixed values 2X 5X or 10X Use it together with the 13X optical zoom lens and you get super telephoto magnification equivalent to a 130X zoom without the drop in light intensity that happens when using a lens extender lt i P a p a Eer E m amp any Wide Tele 13X optical zoom 13X optical zoom X 10X digital zoom 130X Manual Focus and Aperture Control The manual focus ring which gives you a level of operating ease that approaches an interchangeable lens can be used to control the aperture too by switching the Focus Ring Focus Iris selector You can also add backlight correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture function 30CD SETT PELU aT EG ALTER LAER POL lta P Ta i wE yai aU a mjs GAR OTE BAL mn ok H 5 ip PE New Focus Assist Functions A new focus assist function with HD compatibility has also been added to the AG HMC150 series This is in addition to a center zoom function that enlarges the center of the frame and a histogram display You can select from three display modes center zoom histogram or combined center zoom and histogram And the Push Auto button
15. for data recorded using the same HA HG and HE recording modes as on consumer AVCHD equipment Collaboration to confirm compatibility with the new PH mode is now under way with Adobe Apple GrassValley and other partner companies Simultaneous with the shipping of the AG HMC150 Panasonic is also making new AVCHD transcoder software available for free downloading on the following web site This software is expected to be compatible with the PH mode and meta data extension This will enable the use of existing editing software which already supported DVCPROHD P2 lt For US customers www panasonic com broadcast gt lt Outside US https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av support desk e download htm gt BD BD Video seee D gt DVD AVCHD AG HMC150 series AVCHD compatible Nonlinear Editing System H EA ines SD SDHC SDHC Memory Card Card Reader eccececccebtececoccecce DVD Video Standard Definition Compatibility with Existing HD Editing Environments By using an HDMI HD SDI conversion box to convert data to an uncompressed HD stream the AG HMC150 series can be linked to existing linear non linear HD production environments using the DVCPRO HD format HDMI Conversion sie 4 AG HMC150 series HD SDI compatible Nonlinear Editing System VW VBG260 Battery Pack e 7 2V 2 640mAh Supplied with the AG HMC150 series VW VBG6 Battery Pack e 7 2V 5 800mAh AG MC200G XLR m
16. icrophone eSensitivity 9 40 3 5 dB 0 dB 1V Pa 1kHz eMaximum Input level 127 dB 1000Hz Distortion within 1 S N More than 69 dB AG SDV016G AG SDV032G SDHC memory card BT LH2600W 26 HD SD LCD monitor BT LH1760 17 100Hz 120Hz HD SD LCD monitor BT LH1700W 17 HD SD LCD monitor BT LH900A 8 4 HD SD LCD monitor BT LH80WU 7 9 HD SD LCD monitor An HDMI DVI D conversion connector is required to connect the AG HMC150 series to the BT LH1760 monitor For all other monitors a D Terminal component Y Ps PR BNC terminal conversion cable is required Specifications GENERAL Power Supply Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Weight Dimensions CAMERA Pick up Device Lens Optical Color Separation ND Filter Gain Selection Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Synchro Scan Slow Shutter Speed Minimum Luminance Digital Zoom Filter Diameter Recording Recording Format Compression Method Recording Media Recording Video Format 50 Hz mode Transmission Rate Video System Video Signals HDMI Output Component Output Composite Output Audio System Compression Method Sampling Frequency Quantization Compression Bit Rate Audio IN OUT XLR Input Internal Microphone Line Output HDMI Output Headphone Built in Speaker Other Connectors USB Camera Remote TC PRESET IN OUT also used for VIDEO OUT
17. ins high even with fast motion images Variable Block Size Motion Compensation In contrast with MPEG 2 in which inter frame compression based on the correlation between adjacent frames uses fixed blocks of 16 x 16 pixels AVCHD divides the blocks into multi sizes as small as 4 x 4 pixels In this method it is able to use large blocks to process images that show only slight changes on the screen and smaller blocks to process images that have considerable change This raises the MPEG 2 fixed block size Blocks of the same size are used to process parts both with and without motion MPEG 4 AVC H 264 variable block size Block size is precisely varied to match the size of the moving part contained in each block A a Sample comparison When a flash causes large contrast differences and reduces depth perception HDV shows considerable block noise while AVCHD in the Comparison of HD Recording Formats Pixel H x V 1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Compression Method MPEG 2 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 gt AVCHO PH mode accuracy of motion compensation to boost the quality of fast motion images while increasing compression efficiency Loop Filter Prevents the Propagation of Compression Distortion Because MPEG 2 uses a decoding image that contains compression induced block distortion as a reference image for motion compensation it exhibits residual distortion even within the same frame when a large amount of block distor
18. lip e Rec check You can check the end of the most recently recorded clip with one touch ease e Last clip delete Only the most recently recorded clip is deleted with this one touch function adding practical convenience to everyday operation It can be be assigned as a User button function af if desired e Time stamp The date and time can be stamped onto recorded images Commonly used for recording evidentiary depositions and procedures Time stamp bead ry n SCENE FILE F f F STAND pY S j r l j 2 r Pc MOCE Assist Functions and Interfaces for Professional Recording Compact Lightweight and Perfectly Balanced The super compact AG HMC150 series weighs only 3 7 pounds 1 7 kg It combines small size and light weight with an ideal balance the center of gravity is in the hand grip to bring exceptional comfort and maneuverability to handheld recording The zoom lens further enhances shooting ease and convenience letting the AG HMC150 series handle a wide range of applications without requiring a conversion lens Superb Mobility for Low Angle Shots and Interviews e The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start Stop button and a lens zoom control with three speeds This design assures easy shooting even at low angles e The new LCD monitor mirror mode is convenient when shooting interviews 13X Cam Driven Optical Zoom and 10X Digital Zoom The cam driven m
19. so be copied or deleted meta data can be displayed and data can be written to an SD Memory Card or Blu ray Disc AVCCAM Restorer software can also be used to restore files that were damaged for example by a power interruption during recording USB 2 0 P nt Q ey a e AG HMC150 series Lopes borf LE BD Video i Windows gt L AA AVCCAM Viewer USB 2 0 SD SDHC SDHC Memory Card Card Reader PC Minimum System Requirements e CPU Intel Core Duo or better 2 16 GHz or better is recommended e OS Microsoft Windows Vista Business Windows XP SP2 or later Macintosh not supported e RAM 1024 MB or more for Windows Vista 512 MB or more for Windows XP 1024 MB or more recommended Do not insert a disc DVD AVCHD produced with the provided HD Writer 2 5E software into a device that does not support the AVCHD standard If it is inserted into such a device the disc may not eject Also do not play the disc with a device that does not support the AVCHD standard AVCHD Nonlinear Editing AVCHD files can be transferred at high speed by using the USB 2 0 interface to connect the AG HMC150 series or an SDHC Memory Card reader to a Windows or Macintosh computer This dramatically improves productivity when compared with the time consuming task of digitizing Correct operation should be possible with a nonlinear editor that has been confirmed for compatibility with a Panasonic HDC SD9 camcorder
20. the demands of broadcasters and high end video producers High Resolution Native Progressive 1080 50p Scan Progressive to interlace conversion cross conversion and down conversion all start with the 1080 50p scan That initial 1080p native progressive scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible at this level of camera Keep in mind that the camera does not record this signal but uses it as a basis for all captures The result is an HD or SD recording with a level of image quality that cannot be matched by electronically processed scans DSP with 14 Bit A D Conversion and 19 Bit ees The digital signal processor t developed for the AG HMC150 series video signals uses 14 bit A D conversion and 19 bit inner processing to attain unprecedented accuracy It is from this capture that all other signals are made The DSP performs a variety of adjustments including eight types of gamma settings for each of the R G and B channels It also converts the signals to HD or SD format With a performance equivalent to the processors used in many higher end HD cameras this DSP delivers beautiful images in all video formats Optical Image Stabilizer OIS Panasonic s advanced OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand held camera work Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images Dynamic Range Stretch DRS In scenes with mixed contrast such as when p
21. ti core CPUs by using parallel processing to take full advantage of the CPU power Professional Level Audio with XLR Line Mic In The AG HMC150 series comes equipped with a built in stereo microphone and with XLR type audio input terminals 2 channels mic line switchable 48V compatible on the rear panel You can switch audio channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic input which is especially useful when recording interviews or narration SMPTE Time Code Generator Reader The built in SMPTE time code generator reader lets you select the Free Run Rec Run modes preset and regenerate User bits are also provided Fast Scene Searches with Thumbnail View Image data is recorded as a file for each scene Thumbnail images and file information are automatically attached to each file to enable smooth easy confirmation and deletion of files displayed on the LCD monitor Recording ImageSize Bit Rate HA Mode 1920x1080 Approx 17 Mbps Approx 240 minutes 1440 x 1080 Approx 6 Mbps Approx 720 minutes Max Recording Time with a Approx 320 minutes Versatile Solid State Recording Functions e Shot mark Allows convenient OK and NG marking and can be added to each clip during or after recording e Pre rec While in standby mode you can continuously store and subsequently record up to 3 seconds This helps to ensure that you always get the shot you want e Index Scenes can be marked with up to 100 index flags per c
22. tion is generated MPEG 4 AVC H 264 detects block distortion in the decoding image and removes it with a context adaptive filter that functions according to the degree of distortion This prevents the propagation of block distortion by keeping the reference image clean at all times ws MPEG 2 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 New CABAC Entropy Encoding The AVCHD format uses CABAC Context Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding for its variable length encoding Compared with the variable length encoding of MPEG 2 in which the compression efficiency is greatly affected by subject type CABAC provides lossless compression with constantly high efficiency and no distortion for virtually all subject types Because MPEG 2 compresses and converts data according to the standard s fixed conversion rules the compression efficiency may drop for image types other than those that were considered when the standard was established In place of fixed conversion rules CABAC provides the best possible conversion method by constantly optimizing and automatically tracking the image that is being processed in parallel with the compression process Recording Format Mode H x V Average 32GB SDHC Memory Card 1080 1080 50i Approx 21 Mbps PH Mode e n Average Approx 180 minutes Max 24Mbps 1080 only PH mode 1080 25p over 50i HG Mode 1920x1080 Approx 13 Mbps 720 720 50p only PH mode 720 25p over 50p HE Mode Large Capacity SDHC Memory Cards Enable E
23. xtended Time Recording SDHC Memory Cards are available with up to 32 GB of memory AG SDV032G Combined with a maximum data transfer speed of 20 MB s this makes PC data transfers easy and effortless SDHC Memory Cards also feature excellent durability with an operating temperature range of 25 to 85 C Using the high compression efficiency of the AVCHD format up to 720 minutes of HD data can be recorded onto a single SDHC Memory Card Widely marketed consumer SDHC and SD Memory Cards can also be used when needed to ensure easy availability Data transfer speed varies depending on the usage of SD devices The speed given here is the maximum speed according to Panasonic specifications In HE extended time mode using a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card A Class 4 or higher SDHC or SD Memory Card is required for PH and HA mode recording Use a Class 2 or higher SDHC or SD Memory Card for other modes Panasonic SDHC Memory Cards are recommended Professional PH Mode High End Standard for the AVCHD Format The AG HMC150 series features the image enhancing PH mode that Panasonic developed exclusively for AVCCAM camcorders Designed for professional image production this mode lets you record 108025p 720 50p or 720p 25p progressive images in addition to 1080 50i from the AG HMC150 series 1920 x 1080 full pixel HD images The multi slice feature of the PH mode also helps to speed up processing by nonlinear editors that are equipped with mul
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