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Production Quality DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 and
DVCPRO, and Multi-Codec Recording
The AG-HPX170 series records HD video with outstanding image
and audio quality onto a P2 card with the DVCPRO HD codec.
This codec, thanks to a low compression ratio at a video bit rate
of 100 Mbps (1080/50i, 720/50p) and the easy-to-edit intraframe
compression system, is suitable for recording fast-moving
subjects with no motion artifacts other than motion blur.
The 4:2:2 sampling rate minimizes jaggies at chroma edges.
Sound quality is excellent too, thanks to uncompressed 16-bit,
4-channel digital audio recording capability. The AG-HPX170
series can record in 1080/25p or 720/25p HD, and it’s compatible
with the SD (576i) format. The multi-codec system allows you to
record in DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV.
*P2 Card of 64GB to be released in autumn 2008.
Large-Capacity P2 Cards — Compact, Speedy and Reliable
The P2 card is an AV media for professional use. It features a large
capacity of up to 64 GB*
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(with the AJ-P2C064 to be released in
autumn 2008), and about 4 times the data transfer speed of an
SDHC Memory Card (Class 6). Extremely light at approximately
45 grams, it is very thin and resists impact up to 1,500 G and
vibration up to 15 G. Some of its other solid-state memory
features that make it ideal for news gathering include operation in
temperatures from -20 to 60°C and storage from -40 to 80°C.
AV data is recorded in MXF files for direct transfer to nonlinear
editors*
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or networks*
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without the need for digitizing.
*1: Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data; therefore,
actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card.
*2: PCs must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to mount P2 cards.
*3: For editing, PCs must be installed with P2-compatible editing software available from
various companies. Read “Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC” on the
back page.
Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection
When you press the Record button in standby mode, the
AG-HPX170 series instantly finds a blank area on the P2 card and
begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even when
you’re using it to preview video. In normal use, there is no chance
of accidentally overwriting a recording. Recordings will not be
erased unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the card.
Advanced P2 Card Recording
Boosts Reliability and
Gets Your Finger
to the Record Button Faster
Recording Video Format Cordec
Recording Time when using
two P2 Cards
32GB 64GB*
1080/50i,
1080/25p (over 50i)
720/50p,
720/25p (over 50p)
DVCPRO HD
64 minutes 128 minutes
720/25pN (Native) 128 minutes 256 minutes
576/50i,
576/25p (over 50i)
DVCPRO 50 128 minutes 256 minutes
DVCPRO/DV 256 minutes 512 minutes