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ULTRA QUALITY High-Quality Image Acquisition for News and Image Production Needs AVC-ULTRA Includes High-Quality AVC-Intra200 Codec The AJ-PX270 is the first handheld camera recorder that features the AVC-ULTRA codec family as standard. To meet the various needs from mastering to streaming, the image quality and bit rate can be selected to match the application. (See the table on the next page.) AVC-ULTRA Codec LSI An intra-frame compression method that is highly suited to image production. In addition to the conventional AVC-Intra100/50 codec, the AJ-PX270 features the AVC-Intra200 codec with twice the bit rate (10 bit quantization, 4:2:2 sampling, and a bit rate of approximately 200 Mbps*1). 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. This inter-frame compression method achieves highquality 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. Three bit rates are available: AVC-LongG50/25/12 Mbps. AVC-LongG25 provide 10 bit/4:2:2 quality at a bit rate of approximately 25 Mbps. Low-bit-rate, high-resolution, high-soundquality proxy video (Quick Time/H.264) is also recorded with the actual data.*2 Also includes metadata for efficient offline editing. See the table (AVC-Proxy Recording Modes and Recording Signals) on Page 6. *1: For 1080/59.94i. *2: 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. HD/SD Multi Format/Multi Codec In addition to 1080/60i,* the AJ-PX270 supports 24p,* 30p,* 60p,* and 720p multi HD format and SD recording. 59.94 Hz/50 Hz switchable for convenient use in productions headed for global use. (Please see the table at the right for more details.) * 60i, 60p, 24p, and 30p are actually recorded at 59.94 Hz, 23.98 Hz, and 29.97 Hz respectively. 24p, 25p, and 30p are all available with native mode recording. Full Frame Progressive Recording 1080/60p* (50p) full frame progressive recording is supported for the first time in the AJ-PX270. In addition to being able to record with the AVC-Intra100 or AVC-LongG25/LongG12 codec, the camera can is capable of camera through output from the 3G-SDI and HDMI output terminals. * 60p is actually recorded at 59.94 Hz. High-Quality 24 Bit 4 Channel Audio Recording AVC-Intra and AVC-LongG*1 modes support 24 bit digital audio recording*2 (16 bit for AVC-LongG12, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and DV). The AJ-PX270 offers 4 channel audio in all recording modes. Channel input locates in front and rear (both selectable from mic/line). The level volume also supports 4 channels. *1: The AVC-LongG12 mode does not support 24 bit digital audio recording. *2: The audio signal can be played back by using 24 bit digital audio equipment. For details, refer to "Note Regarding 24 bit Audio" on the back page. Standard-Equipped microP2 Card Slots The AJ-PX270 comes with two slots for the microP2 card, the broadcast-use memory card downsized to match the size of a conventional SD memory card. • microP2 card: While inheriting the high reliability of the P2 card and maintaining the large capacity of 64 GB,*1 the microP2 card was greatly downsized to match the size of an SD Memory Card, resulting in a considerable reduction in cost. One P2 card slot is also provided for the use of a conventional P2 card.*2 • 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. • 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 on. Multifunctional Recording Including Simultaneous Recording*1 • Simultaneous Rec:*2 Records simultaneously onto two microP2 cards. • Background Recording:*2 Slot 1 records with the Rec Start/Stop control, while slot 2 continues recording even while recording is stopped. • Hot-Swap Rec:*2 Thanks to the two card slots,*3 you can hot-swap microP2 cards for continuous non-stop recording. • One-Clip Rec Mode: Records up to 99 consecutive cuts as a single clip. A text memo is automatically attached to the Rec Start point for easy searching for the beginning of the cut. • Pre Rec: This stores approximately 3 seconds of HD or 7 seconds of SD video and audio data in memory while in standby mode and lets you recover and use the data from the point before you started recording. • Loop Rec: Maintains a recording of a certain time period through repeated loop recording. • Interval Rec: Records intermittently based on a set interval time. • One-Shot Rec: A frame-shot recording function for producing animations. • Text Memo:*4 Up to 100 memos can be posted onto a clip as bookmarks. • Shot Marker:*4 Used to mark clips as OK, NG, etc. • Last Clip Delete: Deletes the last recorded clip with a single touch. • Rec Check: This lets you run a quick playback check of the clip-end you have just recorded. *1: microP2 and P2 cards cannot be simultaneously recorded. *2: Recording is possible only through the microP2 card slots. *3: Slots cannot be switched during recording. *4: The text memo and shot mark cannot be added in Loop Rec, Interval Rec, or One-Shot Rec mode. Metadata Function Supporting Wireless Connection The metadata function attaches metadata (text memos tagged to time, GPS data, selected character strings and frames) to P2 files. Metadata can be edited using a tablet or smartphone connected via USB or wireless LAN.* Metadata can be used effectively for searching and management, facilitating the editing, distribution and archiving of video data. * For a wireless LAN connection, the AJ-WM30 Wireless Module is required. 5

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ULTRA QUALITY
High-Quality Image Acquisition for
News and Image Production Needs
AVC-ULTRA Includes High-Quality AVC-Intra200 Codec
The AJ-PX270 is the first handheld
camera recorder that features the
AVC-ULTRA codec family as standard.
To meet the various needs from
mastering to streaming, the image
quality and bit rate can be selected to
match the application.
(See the table on the next page.)
An intra-frame compression method that is highly
suited to image production. In addition to the conventional
AVC-Intra100/50 codec, the AJ-PX270 features the AVC-Intra200 codec
with twice the bit rate (10 bit quantization, 4:2:2 sampling, and a bit rate
of approximately 200 Mbps*
1
). 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.
This inter-frame compression method 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. Three bit rates are available:
AVC-LongG50/25/12 Mbps. AVC-LongG25 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.*
2
Also includes metadata for efficient offline editing. See the
table (AVC-Proxy Recording Modes and Recording Signals) on Page 6.
*1: For 1080/59.94i.
*2: 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.
HD/SD Multi Format/Multi Codec
In addition to 1080/60i,* the AJ-PX270 supports 24p,* 30p,* 60p,* and 720p
multi HD format and SD recording. 59.94 Hz/50 Hz switchable for
convenient use in productions headed for global use. (Please see the table
at the right for more details.)
* 60i, 60p, 24p, and 30p are actually recorded at 59.94 Hz, 23.98 Hz, and 29.97 Hz respectively. 24p, 25p,
and 30p are all available with native mode recording.
Full Frame Progressive Recording
1080/60p* (50p) full frame progressive recording is supported for the first
time in the AJ-PX270. In addition to being able to record with the
AVC-Intra100 or AVC-LongG25/LongG12 codec, the camera can is capable
of camera through output from the 3G-SDI and HDMI output terminals.
* 60p is actually recorded at 59.94 Hz.
High-Quality 24 Bit 4 Channel Audio Recording
AVC-Intra and AVC-LongG*
1
modes support 24 bit digital audio recording*
2
(16 bit for AVC-LongG12, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and DV).
The AJ-PX270 offers 4 channel audio in all recording modes. Channel input
locates in front and rear (both selectable from mic/line).
The level volume also supports 4 channels.
*1: The AVC-LongG12 mode does not support 24 bit digital audio recording.
*2: The audio signal can be played back by using 24 bit digital audio equipment.
For details, refer to "Note Regarding 24 bit Audio" on the back page.
Standard-Equipped microP2 Card Slots
The AJ-PX270 comes with two slots for the
microP2 card, the broadcast-use memory
card downsized to match the size of a
conventional SD memory card.
• microP2 card:
While inheriting the high
reliability of the P2 card and maintaining
the large capacity of 64 GB,*
1
the microP2
card was greatly downsized to match the
size of an SD Memory Card, resulting in a
considerable reduction in cost.
One P2 card slot is also provided for the use of a conventional P2 card.*
2
• 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.
• 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 on.
Multifunctional Recording Including
Simultaneous Recording*
1
• Simultaneous Rec:
*
2
Records simultaneously onto two microP2 cards.
• Background Recording:
*
2
Slot 1 records with the Rec Start/Stop control,
while slot 2 continues recording even while recording is stopped.
• Hot-Swap Rec:
*
2
Thanks to the two card slots,*
3
you can hot-swap
microP2 cards for continuous non-stop recording.
• One-Clip Rec Mode:
Records up to 99 consecutive cuts as a single clip.
A text memo is automatically attached to the Rec Start point for easy
searching for the beginning of the cut.
• Pre Rec:
This stores approximately 3 seconds of HD or 7 seconds of SD
video and audio data in memory while in standby mode and lets you
recover and use the data from the point before you started recording.
• Loop Rec:
Maintains a recording of a certain time period through
repeated loop recording.
• Interval Rec:
Records intermittently based on a set interval time.
• One-Shot Rec:
A frame-shot recording function for producing
animations.
• Text Memo:
*
4
Up to 100 memos can be posted onto a clip as bookmarks.
• Shot Marker:
*
4
Used to mark clips as OK, NG, etc.
• Last Clip Delete:
Deletes the last recorded clip with a single touch.
• Rec Check:
This lets you run a quick playback check of the clip-end you
have just recorded.
*1: microP2 and P2 cards cannot be simultaneously recorded.
*2: Recording is possible only through the microP2 card slots.
*3: Slots cannot be switched during recording.
*4: The text memo and shot mark cannot be added in Loop Rec, Interval Rec, or One-Shot Rec mode.
Metadata Function Supporting Wireless Connection
The metadata function attaches metadata (text memos tagged to time,
GPS data, selected character strings and frames) to P2 files. Metadata can
be edited using a tablet or smartphone connected via USB or wireless
LAN.* Metadata can be used effectively for searching and management,
facilitating the editing, distribution and archiving of video data.
* For a wireless LAN connection, the AJ-WM30 Wireless Module is required.
AVC-ULTRA Codec LSI
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