Panasonic AJ-SD955Bp manual Specifications, $Digital video, $Digital IN/Analog component OUT

Models: AJ-SD955Bp

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Specifications

[GENERAL]

Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz

Power consumption: 120 W (with all options)

indicates safety information.

Operating ambient temperature:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Operating ambient humidity:

10% to 80% (no condensation)

Weight:

AJ-SD930B : 32.78 lb (14.9 kg)

AJ-SD955B : 33.0 lb (15.0 kg)

Dimensions (WaHaD):

16 3/4a6 15/16a16 15/16 inch (424a175.2a430 mm)

(Not including the support legs, connectors, and JOG dial)

Recording format:

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable

Recording video signal:

AJ-SD930B : 525i system

AJ-SD955B : 525i/625i system selectable

Recording audio signal:

DVCPRO50:

48 kHz 16-bit 4 channels

DVCPRO:

48 kHz 16-bit 2 channels

Recording tracks:

Digital video audio: helical track

The time code is recorded in the sub-code area. Cue track:

1track

Control track:

1track

Tape speed:

[525i system]

67.640 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)

[625i system] SD955B

67.708 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)

Recording time:

92 minutes (using the AJ-5P92LP)

33 minutes (using the AJ-5P33MP)

Tape:

Metal tape

FF/REW time:

Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP)

Less than 2 min (with AJ-5P33MP)

Digital slow:

–0.43ato +0.43a, +0.5a, +0.75a speed (DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)

Editing accuracy:

±0 frames (using the time code)

Tape timer accuracy:

±1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal)

Servo lock time:

Less than 0.5 sec (color framing/standby ON)

[VIDEO]

$Digital video

Sampling frequencies:

Y:13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50)

Quantizing:

8 bits

Video compression method:

DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)

Video compression rate:

DVCPRO50: 1/3.3,

DVCPRO: 1/5

Error correction:

Reed-Solomon product code

Bit rate:

DVCPRO50: 50 Mbps,

DVCPRO: 25 Mbps

$Digital IN/Analog component OUT

Video bandwidth:

[525i system]

Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz (±0.5 dB) PB/PR : 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz (±0.5 dB)

[625i system] SD955B

Y: 25 Hz to 5.75 MHz (±1.0 dB) PB/PR : 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz (±1.0 dB)

S/N ratio:

Better than 60 dB (Y)

Kfactor:

Less than 1% (Y 2T)

Y/PB, PR delay:

Less than 10 ns

$Video input connector

Analog component input (option):

BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)

Y:1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable,

75(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

Analog composite input (option):

BNCa2, loop-through, 75on/off

VIDEO:1.0 V [p-p] (75)

Reference input:

Analog composite, BNCa2, loop-through, 75on/off

SDI input:

BNCa2, active through, complies with SMPTE 259M-C standard

SDTI input (option):

BNCa1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard

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Panasonic AJ-SD955Bp manual Specifications, $Digital video, $Digital IN/Analog component OUT, $Video input connector

AJ-SD955Bp specifications

The Panasonic AJ-SD955BP is a professional-grade digital camcorder that has captured the interest of many videography and broadcasting professionals. Known for its advanced features and robust design, this camcorder is particularly well-suited for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and other broadcast applications.

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