Panasonic AJ-HD1200A
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The compact, AC/DC-powered AJ-HD1200A is ready for a host of active uses. This versatile HD VTR plays all DVCPRO formats (both NTSC and PAL), including DVCPRO HD-LP, and can downconvert
HD signals for output as SD signals, allowing its use as both an HD and SD viewer. With its 1080/24p (25p) conversion and output function for Varicam sources, the AJ-HD1200A also meets needs in HD cinema production. The AJ-HD1200A can serve as a recorder in a space-saving, low-cost HD production system and with the IEEE 1394 board, the AJ-HD1200A HD becomes the world's first VTR to offer HD input and output via an IEEE 1394 digital interface.

 

Panasonic AJ-D960
$400/day
$1200/week

DVCPRO50 delivers the requisite picture quality for feature production. Whether local or network, news features or everyday news, entertainment or information, DVCPRO50 delivers the level of performance that makes it a performance-plus format, no matter what the programming format.

The formidable AJ-D960 serves up a strong set of operational and performance features to meet broadcast standards in small and large facilities alike. It's the perfect step up from our omnipresent DVCPRO 25 Mbps format, with 4:2:2 sampling, full bandwidth luma and chrominance channels, and a mild compression of 3.3:1 lending a rich image quality even after multiple generations.

Panasonic AJ-D750
$275/day
$825/week

The AJ-D750 can also accept digital I/O. It has built-in TBC and 2 channel digital audio. Audio in and out on the studio recorder is either analog or digital via (AES/EBU) on XLR connectors. Panasonic's AJ-D750 records up to 120 minutes with a DVCPRO cassette, and will playback 60-minute tapes recorded in the consumer DV format. (It can also play mini-dv format tapes through an accessory adapter.) The deck has RS422 control for interfacing with both non-linear and linear professional video editing equipment. SMPTE timecode provides for 0 frame editing accuracy.

Panasonic AJ-LT95
$450/day
$1350/week

The AJ-LT95 fits two DVCPRO50 digital VTRs, two 7" wide-screen (16:9) LCD monitors, speakers, and an editing controller in a unit about the same size as a briefcase. Weighing less than 29 lbs, the AJ-LT95 travels easily between field and studio.

A casing made of tough aluminum diecast gives the AJ-LT95 the ideal combination of light weight and rugged durability. The AJ-LT95 can record and play back in both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats. In DVCPRO50 mode the AJ-LT95 can record up to 92 minutes onto an AJ-5P92LP compact 1/4" cassette tape, while in DVCPRO mode recording time is doubled, to 184 minutes. In playback, the AJ-LT95 automatically detects which format the tape was recorded in and switches accordingly.

Analog component video (Y/PB/PR) input and output terminals are provided for both VTR1 and VTR2, and the Y terminal can be switched to composite in/out. Also, analog audio input and output are possible for all four channels, and video (VTR1/ VTR2) and audio (L/R) monitor output terminals are provided.

Panasonic AJ-D90
$175/day
$525/week

The AJ-D90 is a dockable DVCPRO50 VCR that can convert the analog component camera you use now into a 50 Mbps/4:2:2 digital component recording system. Thanks to the DVCPRO50 format, the AJ-D90 delivers the superior picture and sound quality needed in high-end production. This format's 50-Mbps recording rate allows recording of 4:2:2 digital component video signals at a low 3.3:1 compression ratio.

The AJ-D90connects to the camera via the same 68-pin connector used by conventional MII VCRs. This allows direct docking with cameras such as the WV-F575 as well as a wide variety of cameras with interface adaptor. For added versatility the AJ-D90 also lets you record in the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format, giving you the advantage of its longer recording time about one hour. The AJ-D90 combines outstanding performance with the compact size, light weight and low power consumption that are hallmarks of 1/4" systems. Use the AJ-D90 for applications ranging from news gathering to high-end production.