Overview

This full 2/3" DVCPRO HD camcorder records pristine 100Mbps HD images in any of 11 video formats, encompassing 60Hz and 50Hz production. The versatile, cost-effective camera provides higher-quality 4:2:2 intra-frame recording that holds up through layers of special effects, graphic overlays and constant editing and processing. Collaboration and content exchange are essential in sports production, cable shows and reality TV — and nothing maintains the original image integrity and sound quality like DVCPRO HD. With 1080i, 720p, 24p and 25p capabilities, the AJ-HDX900 is perfect for long-form HD programming and an invaluable tool for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, for globetrotting documentarians and feature crews, and for the rental companies that serve them.

• Full-size 2/3" CCD block provides superb low-light performance and compatibility with all manufacturers 2/3" lenses for ENG, EFP and digital cinema production
• Multi-format recording system that supports 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 23.98pA and 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
• 14-bit A/D DSP circuits that provide optimum picture quality, color reproduction and luminance gradation
• Superior 4:2:2 color sampling and independent frame compression
• Records for 33 minutes on a DVCPRO medium-size cassette with 48kHz/16-bit digital audio on all four channels
• Three CineGamma™ modes to replicate the look and feel of film
• Built-in IEEE 1394 digital output helps lower the cost of HD production by allowing you to directly transfer HD video to nonlinear editing systems or other VTRs
• Standard HD SDI output is included for monitoring and line recording
• Built-in downconverter produces a SD output, allowing the use of low-cost SDI accessories
• Outstanding low-light shooting down to 0.032 lux (at+62 dB gain)
• Compatible with a wide range 2/3" quality lenses and accessories
• Two 4-position optical filters (ND: clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64; CC: Cross, 3200K, 4300k and 6300K)
• Electronic shutter (1/100 to 1/2000 sec.) with synchro scan shutter (1/60.3 to 1/249.8 sec.)
• Teams with Panasonic's new AJ-HD1400 compact DVCPRO HD VTR to form at high-performance, mobile acquisition-through-editing system

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Specs

Power Supply:	DC 12 V (11 V to 17 V)
Power Consumption:	36 W
Operating Humidity:	10 % to 85 %
Operating Temperature:	-32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Continuous Rec Time:	About 120 min. with Anton/Bauer Dionic 80
Weight:	About 9.9 bs (4.5 kg) About 16.7 lbs (7.6 kg) in full-operation
CCD Elements:	2/3"h HD Progressive CCD
Picture Elements:	Total: 1370 (H) x 744 (V), Effective: 1280 (H) x 720(V)
Optical System:	F 1.4 prism system
Optical Filters:	CC: Cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K ND: CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
Sampling Frequency:	74.1758MHz (59.94Hz), 74.25MHz (50Hz)
Programmable Gain:	-3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+21/+24/+27/+30 dB
Super Gain:	+30/+36 dB
Syncro Scan Shutter:	1/25.2 to 1/209.5 sec. (25p)
Digital Super Gain:	+6/+10/+12/+15/+20 dB
Line Mix Gain:	+6 dB (On/Off)
Shutter Speed:	1/1000, 1/2000 sec. and HALF
Sensitivity:	F10.0 at 2000 Lux, 89.9% reflect
Minimum Illumination:	0.032 Lux at +36 dB +20 dB +6 dB Gain
Video S/N:	54 dB (typical)
Horizontal Resolution:	700 TV lines at centre
Registration Error:	Less than 0.03 % (whole zone, without lens distortion)
Lens Mount:	2/3" Bayonet type
VTR Section:	Recording Format: DVCPRO HD-LP Tape: 6.35 mm wide metal tape (DVCPRO HD M cassette) Tape Speed: 67.640 mm/s (59.94Hz), 67.708 mm/s (50Hz) Max Rec Time: Approx. 33 min (using AJ-HP33EMG) FF/REW Time: About 1.5 min. (using AJ-HP33EMG)
VIDEO:	Sampling Frequency: Y: 74.1758 MHz (59.94Hz), 74.25MHz (50Hz) PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94Hz), 37.125 MHz (50Hz) Quantization: 8 bits Compression Method: DCT and Variable-length Coding Compression Ratio: 1/6.3 (1080-50i/1080-25p), 1/6.7 (others) Error Correction: Reed Solomon Product Code Bit Rate: 100 Mbps Band Width: Y: 20MHz, PB/PR: 10MHz
AUDIO:	Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz (sync. with video) Quantization: 16 bits Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (reference level) Dynamic Range: More than 85 dB (1kHz, AWTD) Distortion: Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level) Wow & Flutter: Below measurable limit Head Room: 20 dB (AJ-HDX900P), 18 dB (AJ-HDX900E)
MIC IN:	XLR-5pin x 1, Stereo, -40/-50 dBu, Phantom +48 V
Audio IN:	XLR-3pin x 2 (CH1/CH2), LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V switchable LINE: -3/0/+4 dBu, MIC: -60/-50 dBu, MIC+48V: -60/-50 dBu,
Wireless In:	25pin D-sub, -40 dBu
GENLOCK IN:	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Timecode In:	BNC x 1, 0.5 to 7.0 Vp-p, high impedance
VIDEO OUT:	BNC x 1, HD-SDI/SD-SDI/Compsite switchable HD-SDI/SD-SDI: 0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Timecode Out:	BNC x 1, 2.0 Vp-p,low impedance
Monitor Out:	HD-SDI: 0.8Vp-p, 75Ω, HD-Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Receiver:	UniSlotR Wireless Receiver
Audio Out:	XLR-5pin x 1, CH1/CH2, -3/0/+4 dBu
Phones:	Stereo mini jack x 2
Lens:	12-pin x 1
Remote:	10-pin x 1, for AJ-RC10G
DC In:	XLR-4pin, DC11V to 17 V
DC Out:	DC Out: 4-pin x 1, DC11V to 17 V, max. 1.5 A
EVF:	20-pin x 1 (59.94Hz/50Hz switchable)
DVCPRO:	6-pin x 1, IEEE 1394 standard digital Interface
GPS:	6-pin x 1, for AJ-GPS900G Footnotes: DVCPRO HD-LP tapes recorded with the AJ-HDX900 cannot be played on a conventional DVCPRO HD VTR (AJ-HD150/AJ-HD130DC). *UniSlotR is a trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki Co., Ltd.

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