Panasonic AJ-PX5000G Review - page 3
First Standard-Equipped AVC-ULTRA Codec
From mastering to streaming, the
image quality and bit rate can be
selected to match the application.
Panasonic’s professional A/V codec
family, AVC-ULTRA, is provided as
standard equipment for the first
time ever, to meet the particular
needs of broadcasting and image
production.
An intra-frame compression method that is highly
suited to image production. In addition to the conventional
AVC-Intra100/50, an optional AVC-Intra200 codec will be available.*
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With superb images that approach uncompressed quality and 24 bit audio,
it offers a level of quality that meets the needs of mastering and archiving.
An inter-frame compression method that achieves
high-quality HD recording at a low bit rate. Ideal for providing on-air
content direct from the shooting location and for workflows using content
transferred over the internet. Four bit rates are available:
AVC-LongG50/25/12*
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/6*
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Mbps. AVC-LongG50/25 provide 10 bit/4:2:2
quality at a bit rate of approximately 25 Mbps.
Low-bit-rate, high-resolution, high-sound-
quality proxy video (Quick Time/H.264) is also recorded with the
actual data.*
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Also includes metadata for efficient offline
editing. See the table (AVC-Proxy Recording Modes and
Recording Signals) on Page 6.
*1: Available in the near future. *2: Recordable when dual codec recording is selected.
*3: Proxy data cannot be recorded when using the Loop Rec or Interval Rec function. Proxy data is
low-resolution video and audio data with time code, metadata, and other management data in a file
format. The use of DCF Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc.
Standard-Equipped microP2 Card Slots
The AJ-PX5000G is the first
camera recorder to come with two
slots for the microP2 card, the new
broadcast-use memory card
downsized to match the size of a
conventional SD memory card.
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microP2 card: While inheriting
the high reliability of the P2 card
and maintaining the large capacity
of 64 GB,*
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the microP2 card was
greatly downsized to match the
size of an SD memory card, thus
resulting in a considerable
reduction in cost.
• Content Protection System (CPS):
A new security function featured
on the microP2 card. The content
recorded on the card is locked with
a password to protect against
unauthorized access.
This prevents data from being stolen and enables secure media control.
• P2 Card Slots: Two conventional P2 card slots can be used.*
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• Highly Mobile and Reliable: The microP2 and P2 cards are highly
resistant to temperature changes, dust, impacts, and vibration, and there
are no worries about condensation, head clogging, or dropout as there are
with VTR systems. Data is recorded onto empty card spaces, so there is no
need to search for the beginning and ending of recorded portions. There is
also no danger of mistakenly recording over existing data.
*1: Total card capacity includes space for data management, such as system data; therefore, the actual
usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card. See the "Recording Times" table on Page 6 for
recording times.
*2: microP2 and P2 cards cannot be simultaneously recorded.
Network Solutions
(Available in the near future)
The AVC-Proxy files and Network function (wired/wireless LAN) make it
possible to configure a workflow for previewing images, editing metadata,
editing playlists, sharing networks, and uploading motion images quickly
and at low cost with a PC/Mac, tablet, or smartphone.*
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• New Dual Codec Recording: While recording actual data with an
AVC-Intra100 or LongG50/25 codec, you can simultaneously record with
the low-bit-rate HD AVC-LongG6 codec. This lets you, for example,
distribute news flashes in Full-HD.
• Wired LAN Connection: Proxy image previewing, metadata editing, and
streaming are possible from a PC or Mac via the LAN (Ethernet) terminal.
• Wireless LAN Connection: The optional AJ-WM30 Wireless Module
allows wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11) connection. This enables previewing and
metadata editing with a tablet or smartphone.*
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• 4G Connection (available in the future): Functions equivalent to those
with a wired LAN connection are possible over a 4G connection.
• Playlist Editing:*
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Playlists can be edited using proxy images with a PC/
Mac or tablet. The workflow can be streamlined and speeded up by rough
editing on-location, and then sending data or transferring files.*
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The
results can be saved together with the edited playlist, then
played, SDI output, and copied using a web application.
*1: For the latest information, see "Service and Support" on the Panasonic web site (http://
pro-av.panasonic.net/).
*2: For a wireless LAN connection, the AJ-WM30 Wireless Module is required.
*3: There is no data transfer function in the camera itself.
AJ-PX5000G
AJ-WM30
Wireless Module
PC such as
Panasonic
Mobile computer
Tablet terminal*
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such as iPad
Wireless LAN
IEEE802.11b/g
Ethernet
Smartphone*
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such as iPhone
Portable media player*
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such as iPod touch
picture simulated
AVC-ULTRA Codec LSI
*1: For the latest information, see “Service
and Support” on the Panasonic web site
(http://pro-av.panasonic.net/).
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