Panasonic AG-HPX502 - Manual (Page 5)

HD/SD Multi-Format Capabilities
Supporting 32 HD/SD video recording formats, the AG-HPX502
meets professional needs in news acquisition and in the production
of TV programming, independent films and other demanding video
content. Its versatility allows this content to be distributed
worldwide. For 1080i/720p HD recording, the AG-HPX502 uses the
DVCPRO HD codec, with its proven track record in higher end
production applications. For SD recording, the AG-HPX502's multi-
codec capabilities let you select from DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV
video quality.
Extended Recording with Four Slots for
16-GB P2 Cards
The AG-HPX502 has four P2 cards slots so you can record
continuously onto all four in sequence. Using four of the new 16-GB
P2 cards (available soon), you can record up to 64 minutes of HD
recording (1080/60i or 720/60p, 4 cards x 16 minutes = 64) or 128
minutes of SD (DVCPRO 50) recording (4 cards x 32 minutes = 128).
48-kHz/16-bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio
The AG-HPX502 can record full 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio on all
four channels. You can freely select the audio source for each
channel, choosing from mic-in and line-in. In addition you can
control the audio level on each of these channels independently.
*1: 24p=23.98p, 30p=29.97p, 60p=59.94p and 60i=59.94i
*2: In the Native mode, AG-HPX502 record only active frames.
*3: using four 16GB P2 cards. (1/4 with a single card)
Recording time varies depending on the video format, codec, and recording setting.
Video format and codec supported by AG-HPX502
Recording Video Format * 1 Codec
HD
60Hz
1080/60i
DVCPRO HD
1080/24p (over 60i)
1080/24pA (over 60i)
1080/30p (over 60i)
720/60p
720/24p (over 60p)
720/30p (over 60p)
720/24pN (Native)* 2
720/30pN (Native)* 2
SD
60Hz
480/60i
480/24p (over 60i)
480/24pA (over 60i)
480/30p (over 60i)
576/50i
576/25p (over 50i)
Rec. Time* 3
64 min.
160 min.
128 min.
128 min. (DVCPRO 50)
256 min. (DVCPRO/DV)
HD
50Hz
1080/50i
64 min.
1080/25p (over 50i)
720/50p
720/25p (over 50p)
720/25pN (Native)* 2 128 min.
SD
50Hz