Panasonic AG-HMR10 Brochure & Specs page 3

Advan ced HD R ecord i ng Tech nolog y
AVCHD Format Recording: Superior Quality, Efficiency and Reliability
A Wealth of Recording Functions to Meet Professional Needs
Memory Card
Portable-Recorder
AG-HMR10
Series
High-end AVCHD Image Quality
PH Mode for High Bit Rate Recording
The AG-HMR10 Series features the image-enhancing PH mode that
Panasonic developed exclusively for AVCCAM camcorders. It delivers a
maximum AVCHD bit rate of 24 Mbps (average: 21 Mbps). Designed for
professional image production, this mode handles full-raster HD 1920 x
1080 and 1280 x 720 HD pixels, and lets you record 1080/30p,
1080/25p, and 1080/24p progressive images in addition to 1080/60i and
1080/50i when connected to the AG-HCK10G (optional).
Image with HDV Image with AVCHD (PH mode)
Ease, Efficiency, Reliability
Large-capacity SDHC Memory Card
Unlike videotape, there's no need for cueing with the SDHC Memory Card
because recording automatically begins in a blank section of memory. Nor
do you have to worry about accidentally recording over important footage.
You can delete unwanted clips instantly right on the spot to preserve
memory capacity. Editing after shooting is smooth and easy, with no need
for digitizing. The tiny SDHC Memory Card is durable, too. Its operating
range is from -25 ºC to +85 ºC (-13 ºF to +185 ºF), so you can stop
worrying about harsh temperatures or condensation and just concentrate
on your shooting. And of course, you never have to worry about problems
with dropouts or clogged heads.
•Using the high compression efficiency of the AVCHD format, up to
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720 minutes* of HD data can be recorded onto a single SDHC
Memory Card.
•Combined with a maximum data transfer speed of 22 MB/s,* 2 this
makes data transfers to computers easy and effortless.
•SDHC Memory Cards are inexpensive and can be easily purchased
on location when needed.
*1: In HE (extended time) mode using a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card.
*2: Data transfer speed varies depending on the usage of SD devices.
The speed given here is the maximum speed according to
Panasonic specifications.
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* HD-SDI Camera connects to AG-HMR10 Series.
AVCHD Format for High-quality,
Efficient HD Recording
This format complies with the latest H.264 motion image compression
standard, and employs the High Profile standard to improve compression
efficiency. Featuring twice the compression efficiency of HDV (MPEG-2),
the AG-HMR10 Series achieves extended HD recording time.
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Technologies
• Intra-frame Prediction
• Variable Block Size Motion Compensation
• Loop Filter Prevents the Propagation of Compression Distortion
• New Entropy Encoding 'CABAC'
Comparison of HD Recording Formats
HDV AVCHD
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Pixel (H x V)
MPEG-2 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Compression Method
HD multi-format recording
Recording Format When set to 59.94 Hz When set to 50 Hz
1080/59.94i 1080/50i
1080
1080/29.97p* 1 ,
1080
1080/25p*
1080/23.98p* 1 (Native* 2 )
(only PH mode)
720/59.94p, 720/29.97p* ,
1 720/50p,
720
720/23.98p* 1 (Native* 2 ) 720/25p* 1
(only PH mode)
* When the system frequency has been changed, turn the unit's power
off and then back on so that the setting takes effect.
*1: Selectable only when combined with the AG-HCK10G.
*2: In the Native mode, AG-HMR10 Series records only active frames.
Records for 180 minutes (approx.) in the highest-quality (PH) mode
Recording Image Size Max. Recording Time with
Bit Rate
(H x V) a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Mode
1920 x 1080 Approx. 21 Mbps (Average),
PH Mode Approx. 180 minutes
1280 x 720 Max. 24 Mbps
HA Mode 1920 x 1080 Approx. 17 Mbps (Average) Approx. 240 minutes
Approx. 320 minutes
HG Mode 1920 x 1080 Approx. 13 Mbps (Average)
HE Mode 1440 x 1080 Approx. 6 Mbps (Average) Approx. 720 minutes
* A Class 4 or higher SDHC or SD Memory Card is required for PH and HA
recording. Use a Class 2 or higher SDHC or SD Memory Card for other
modes. (Panasonic SDHC or SD Memory Cards are recommended.)
More Efficient than Tape
Versatile Solid-state Recording Functions
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Shot mark
To simplify shot selection, you can add a mark to the thumbnail images of
each clip. You can then display and play only the clips that have shot marks.
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Pre-REC
This helps to ensure you always get the shot you want, by letting you
continuously store, and subsequently record, images and sounds for
3 seconds before the REC button is pressed in standby mode.
* Can be used only when combined with the AG-HCK10G.
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REC CHECK
Plays back the last 2 seconds of the most recently recorded clip for
quick confirmation.
* Can be used only when combined with the AG-HCK10G.
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Last clip delete
Only the most recently recorded clip is deleted with this one-touch
function. It can be assigned as a User button function if desired.
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Meta-data recording
The date, camera operator, location, title and other information can be
added to the image data.
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LCD REVERSE
The image displayed on the LCD monitor can be reversed vertically and
horizontally to check the angle and recorded image.
* Only the image display is reversed. The recorded image remains in its
original orientation. It can be assigned as the User button if desired.
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INDEX
Index flags can be added to any desired points in a clip during recording
or playback. Up to 100 index flags can be added to each clip.
Adjust the Image Quality While Watching the Signal Level
Waveform Monitor Display
A horizontal analysis of the input signal's brightness level can be displayed
on the monitor. This lets you adjust the standard black and white levels
while checking the Waveform Monitor (WFM), making it easy to get highly
accurate adjustments.
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Easy-to-see LCD
TC
(time-code)
Remaining
Memory
Waveform
Monitor
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Simplified Display
in Vector Scope
The display can be switched from
waveform monitor (WFM) to vector
scope (VECTOR).
Image with Vector
scope display
Fast Scene Searches
3.5-inch LCD Monitor Thumbnail View
Image data is recorded as a file for each
scene. Thumbnail images and file
information are automatically attached to
each file to enable fast, nonlinear access
confirmation and deletion of files
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Meets a Variety of Needs
Convenient Playback Functions
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Resume Playback
When the Stop key is pressed during playback, the stop position is
stored in memory. Simply press the Play key to start playing again from
the stop position. This feature is especially appreciated when reviewing
long clips.
* Turning off the power resets the memory. This function is disabled in
the factory default setting.
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Repeat Playback
This function provides repeat clip playback. It is convenient for use in
presentations and demonstrations because playback is seamless, and
there's no need for rewinding. There's also no wear or tear on the
recording media or degradation in the image quality.
* Repeat playback of multiple clips is possible only for clips of the same format.
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Clip Operation
The AG-HMR10 Series allows fast forward, fast reverse, clip forward, clip
reverse, and frame by frame playback operation.
On-site Recording and Monitoring
Convenient Recording Functions
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Time stamp
You can insert time and date information
into the video signal. This could be
convenient, for example, when observing
animals over an extended period, in
certain academic uses, in surveillance,
court reporting, legal depositions or law
enforcement applications.
Remaining
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TC/UB recording
Battery
Provides a built-in SMPTE time-code
Zoom Number
generator.
Displayed from Z00
to Z99. Handy for
remembering the
angle of view.
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