HD/SD Multi-Format Capabilities
Supporting 32 HD/SD video recording formats, the AG-HPX502 meets professional needs in news acquisition and in the production of TV programming, independent films and other demanding video content. Its versatility allows this content to be distributed worldwide. For 1080i/720p HD recording, the AG-HPX502 uses the DVCPRO HD codec, with its proven track record in higher end production applications. For SD recording, the AG-HPX502's multi- codec capabilities let you select from DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV video quality.
Extended Recording with Four Slots for 16-GB P2 Cards
The AG-HPX502 has four P2 cards slots so you can record continuously onto all four in sequence. Using four of the new 16-GB P2 cards (available soon), you can record up to 64 minutes of HD recording (1080/60i or 720/60p, 4 cards x 16 minutes = 64) or 128 minutes of SD (DVCPRO 50) recording (4 cards x 32 minutes = 128).
48-kHz/16-bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio
The AG-HPX502 can record full 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio on all four channels. You can freely select the audio source for each channel, choosing from mic-in and line-in. In addition you can control the audio level on each of these channels independently.
Video format and codec supported by AG-HPX502
Recording Video Format *1 | | Rec. Time*3 | Codec |
| | | | |
| 1080/60i | | | |
| 1080/24p (over 60i) | | | |
| 1080/24pA (over 60i) | | | |
| 1080/30p (over 60i) | | 64 min. | |
HD | 720/60p | | | |
60Hz | | | |
| | | |
| 720/24p (over 60p) | | | |
| 720/30p (over 60p) | | | DVCPRO HD |
| 720/24pN (Native)*2 | | 160 min. |
| | |
| 720/30pN (Native)*2 | | 128 min. | |
| 1080/50i | | | |
| 1080/25p (over 50i) | | 64 min. | |
HD | 720/50p | | |
| | |
50Hz | | | |
| | | |
| 720/25p (over 50p) | | | |
| 720/25pN (Native)*2 | | 128 min. | |
| 480/60i | | | |
SD | 480/24p (over 60i) | | | |
| | | |
60Hz | 480/24pA (over 60i) | | 128 min. (DVCPRO 50) |
| |
| | |
| 480/30p (over 60i) | | 256 min. (DVCPRO/DV) |
| | | |
SD | 576/50i | | | |
| | | |
50Hz | 576/25p (over 50i) | | | |
| | | |
| | | | |
*1: 24p=23.98p, 30p=29.97p, 60p=59.94p | and 60i=59.94i | |
*2: In the Native mode, AG-HPX502 record only active frames. | |
*3: using four 16GB P2 cards. (1/4 with a single card)
Recording time varies depending on the video format, codec, and recording setting.
