The deck offers an RS-422A control, thereby allowing it to be controlled as a video source by nonlinear editing systems and colour correction systems.
The recorder’s HDMI output enables the transmission of uncompressed digital data to an array of consumer playback devices (video projectors, digital televisions). AVC-LongG, designed for applications where file size is critical, offers 10-bit, 4:2:2 sampled recording in a much smaller file size, saving storage cost and transfer times over MPEG-2 while maintaining equal or better video quality.
Panasonic’s AVC-ULTRA offers master-quality and/or low-bit-rate 10-bit, 4:2:2 recording in Full HD to meet a variety of user needs from mastering to transmission. The AJ-PD500’s other powerful features include native 24p recording, a super-fast USB 3.0 interface and 24-bit four-channel digital audio, two-channel analogue audio.
Its range of format choices (including AVC-LongG as standard, AVC-ULTRA Class200 and AVCHD playback as options) and array of professional input/outputs make the AJ-PD500 ideal for use in reality television, long-form documentaries, live events, satellite facilities, news trucks, and as a redundant playback/record device in news facilities. The AJ-PD500 from Panasonic P2 HD recorder with native AVC-ULTRA recording and built-in P2 and microP2 card slots.