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Panasonic AJ-HD150 DVCPRO HD Studio VTR
Panasonic AJ-HDC27F 720p Variable Frame-Rate Camera/Recorder
Seamless Operation Between Standard TV and HDTV, with Playback of All DVCPRO Tapes
Standing at the top of the DVCPRO family, the AJ-HD150 master VTR provides high-end editing of 1080i HD images and 8-channel digital audio. In addition to HD playback, it provides playback of all DVCPRO50, DVCPRO P, DVCPRO and DV tapes. Adding an optional board also allows up/down conversion for HD output from SD (480i/480p) tapes or SD output from HD tapes. Metadata such as closed caption data can be recorded with the optional AJ-VNC150P. Compact and lightweight, the AJ-HD150 features almost the same 4RU size and low power consumption as a DVCPRO VTR.
 Head Cylinder Comparison Left to right: HD-D5 Studio VTR DVCPRO HD Studio VTR DVCPRO HD Camera/Recorder |
The new DVCPRO HD format brings DVCPRO's many advantages to HD production environments. Thanks to the small 1/4" tape and ultracompact mechanism, DVCPRO HD equipment is compact and lightweight, and running costs are low. A high-density 100-Mbps video recording system and high-efficiency compression algorithm achieve a level of picture quality.
Compact Size, Easy Installation
With its compact 4RU size, the AJ-HD150 fits into a 19-inch rack using the optional AJ-MA75P* rack mount adaptor for easy installation both in the studio and in OB vans. Its space-saving size and low power requirement can mean lower operating costs.
* Slide rail not included.
46 Minutes of High-Quality HD Recording
A video recording rate of 100 Mbps and high-efficiency compression combine to deliver superior HD images. A compact 1/4" DVCPRO HD cassette provides up to 46 minutes of high-quality recording. The AJ-HD150 handles both 1080i and 720p scanning lines.
 DVCPRO HD Cassette Tape |
Adding the optional VANC board AJ-VNC150P makes it possible for the AJ-HD150 to record supplemental data (such as Meta Data or Closed Caption Data) onto the tape.
Playback of Any DVCPRO Cassette
The AJ-HD150 accommodates SDTV (480i/480p) sources, and it can play back DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO P, and home-use DV/Mini-DV* and other 1/4" DV-based format tapes. It also provides both SDI and analog (composite video and 4-channel audio) output.
* The AJ-HD150 cannot record on Mini-DV cassettes, even with the AJ-CS750 cassette adaptor. And the AJ-HD150 cannot play back DV/Mini-DV cassettes recorded in LP mode, or long-time Mini-DV cassettes (SP mode 80 minutes/LP mode 120 minutes).
Accepts a Built-In Up/Down Converter
Adding the optional HD-SD format converter board AJ-UDC150P makes it possible for the AJ-HD150 to down-convert and output DVCPRO HD playback images as SD (480i/480p) images.
It can also up-convert and output SD playback images in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO P, DVCPRO and 1/4" DV formats as HD images.
Standard with HD SDI
The AJ-HD150 comes equipped with an HD Serial Digital Interface (1.5 Gbps/SMPTE292M), for easy, reliable use with other digital HD equipment.
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) System
Adding an optional board AJ-YAC150P gives the AJ-HD150 SDTI input and output capability, which lets you transfer compressed data between HD equipment with no quality loss.
ATM Transfer with a Single OC-3 Line
With the optional SDTI board AJ-YAC150P, the AJ-HD150 uses asynchronous transfer mode for DVCPRO HD data, with its 100 Mbps video recording rate, over a single OC-3 line. This makes it possible to construct a digital network at a very economical cost.
High-Quality 8-Channel Audio
The AJ-HD150 provides eight channels of 16-bit/48-kHz digital audio, which allows multi-lingual applications. There are eight channels of digital audio in/out, or four channels of analog audio in/out.
High-Speed 50x Shuttle and Jog
The AJ-HD150 provides shuttle search (both forward and reverse), fast forward and rewind at up to 50x normal speed. In jog mode you can also monitor the audio, for better accuracy and response.
Remote Control Terminals
The AJ-HD150 comes equipped with RS-422A (9-pin), RS-232C (25-pin) and parallel (50-pin) terminals for interfacing with remote operation controllers.
Other Advanced Functions
- User setting files can be uploaded/downloaded to an IC card
- 80-event cue memory
- WFM output allows monitoring of the output signal's waveform
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AJ-HD150 Specifications
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