The PD500 features wired connection ability and Gigabit Ethernet. 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). This functionality allows for the confirmation of content copied to a drive, and for the reviewing of previously-shot content on a drive. In addition, users can connect a hard drive to the AJ-PD500, allowing the preview of non-real-time content. When attached to a computer, the USB device mode allows the PD500 to become a two-card microP2 or P2 drive. This allows users to easily transfer content to low-cost hard disk drives or solid-state drives for a fast and safe deliverable to clients. The AJ-PD500’s “SuperSpeed” USB 3.0 host interface permits super-fast transfer rates of up to 4.8Gbps.
The unit plays back HD/SD content automatically (no need to change settings) and is internationally operable in 50Hz or 60Hz. The recorder supports a broad range of high definition and standard definition recording formats including 1080 at 60p/50p/60i/50i/25p/24p 720 at 60p/50p/24p and 480/60i 576/50i in the DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV codecs. The AJ-PD500 offers native 24p 1080 recording and 1080/24PsF input/output.
This ultra-reliable, dedicated deck allows users to play back and review footage on its 8.9 cm (3.5 inches) 16:9 LCD screen manage clip files and metadata record full resolution, 10-bit quality content from a wide range of Panasonic and non-Panasonic camera recorders via its HD-SDI input and back up data onto hard disk drives. With AVC-Intra 100/50 record/playback as well as AVC-LongG, the AJ-PD500 makes 10-bit, 4:2:2 master-quality video versatile, cost-effective and portable. 12V battery-operated, the AJ-PD500’s rugged, half-rack design holds up to the demands of field production, yet at under 4kg its compact (half rack mount) and light for easy transport. The PD500 also has two standard P2 card slots *2, as well as a SD card slot for proxy/metadata and AVCHD Playback *1 (option). The AJ-PD500 has two built-in slots for Panasonic’s new microP2 cards, which have an SD card form factor. For ultra high-end mastering and mezzanine workflows, the Class200 option will produce visually lossless compression, ideal for migrating current HD tape masters to a file-based format without degradation, and with a far smaller file size than many platform-specific mezzanine formats.
1080p recording at 50 frames per second is added to existing AVC-Intra compression modes, and also affords 24-bit, 16-channel audio. 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 an intuitive, multi-control jog dial 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 *1) 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. Introducing the AJ-PD500, the first P2 HD recorder with native AVC-ULTRA recording and built-in microP2 card slots. Compact and light weight for easy handling.Host of input/output interface connections both AV and IT.AVC-ULTRA codec field recorder/player including AVC-LongG50/25/12 *1/6 *1.