Panasonic AJ-PG50EJ Recorder

Overview
The AJ-PG50EJ is a compact and lightweight portable field recorder that offers a variety of features for professional field operators. It supports the AVC-ULTRA codec family and is compatible with microP2 cards, making it a versatile option for recording and playback of video and audio content. It also has interfaces such as HDMI input/output and 3G SDI input/output, allowing for easy connection to various video and studio devices. The recorder can operate from either a battery pack or AC adapter, and has a high-speed USB 3.0 interface for data transfer. It also supports network connection through wired/wireless LAN or 4G/LTE, allowing for FTP content and proxy streaming.

The AJ-PG50 offers high speed and high quality at a reasonable cost, making it a flexible and advanced option for AVC-ULTRA workflows. However, not all AVC-ULTRA formats are supported and playback may be affected by disk drive performance. A wireless LAN connection requires the AJ-WM30 Wireless Module and recording is not possible if the HDMI signal contains HDCP. Overall, the AJ-PG50EJ is a reliable and efficient choice for professional field recording needs.

Included in box
Panasonic AJ-PG50EJ
Battery Pack
AC Adapter / AC Cable
Battery Charger / AC Cable

About the Panasonic AJ-PG50EJ Recorder
The AJ-PG50EJ is a portable field recorder with AVC-ULTRA*1 codec and microP2 card compatibility, HDMI input/output, and data transfer over a network.

The AJ-PG50 Memory Card Recorder is compact and lightweight. It supports the AVC-ULTRA codec family*1, is equipped with two microP2 slots and a P2 card slot. Operates from either a battery pack or AC adapter. It also comes with a high-resolution QHD LCD monitor.

The AJ-PG50 provides a variety of interfaces to support the professional field operator including, HDMI input/output*5, 3G SDI input/output and others, enabling easy connection to a wide range of video and studio devices for recording and playback of video and audio content.

It also has a high-speed USB 3.0 (HOST) interface for transferring backup data to an external storage device and previewing externally stored files.*2 Network connection is possible by wired/wireless LAN*3 or 4G*4/LTE,*4 and supports many network workflow functions including FTP content and proxy streaming (rtsp only, no QoS).

The AJ-PG50 offers high speed and high quality at a reasonable cost, and flexibly and supports the most advanced AVC-ULTRA workflows.

*1 Not all AVC-ULTRA formats are supported.
*2 The USB 3.0 standard has a maximum transfer rate of 5 Gbps. However, the actual transfer speed depends on the system configuration.Playback is based on disk drive performance, including spindle speed. Panasonic cannot guarantee smooth playback without dropped frames.
*3 For a wireless LAN connection, the AJ-WM30 Wireless Module is required.
*4 Requires a telecommunications device (USB type) available from various carriers.
*5 HDMI input signal conform to 59.94Hz/50Hz video standards (signal deviation 0.01%). Recording and E/E is not possible if HDMI signal contains HDCP (Digital Content Protection).

GENERAL
Power Supply DC 7.2 V (during battery use)
DC 12 V (during AC Adapter use)
Power Consumption 21.4 W
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Weight 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Dimensions 108mm (W) x 85mm (H) x 217mm (D)
(4-1/4 inches x 3-3/8 inches x 8-9/16 inches)
(Excluding the foot parts and protrusions such as the cap)
Recording Media P2 memory cards, microP2 memory cards
Recording Formats AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV formats are selectable
Proxy File Formats: MOV (QuickTime format)
Video Compression Formats: H.264 / AVC Baseline Profile, H.264 / AVC High Profile
Audio: AAC-LC, Linear PCM
Video Recording Signals 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i
Audio Recording Signals AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: 48 kHz, 24 bit, 4 CH, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 4 CH
AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25: 48 kHz, 24 bit, 4 CH
AVC-LongG12: 48 kHz, 16 bit, 4 CH
DVCPRO HD: 48kHz, 16 bit, 4 CH
DVCPRO 50: 48 kHz, 16 bit, 4 CH
DVCPRO/DV: 48 KhZ, 16 bit, 4 CH
VIDEO (DIGITAL VIDEO)
Sampling Frequencies AVC-Intra100/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/DVCPRO HD:(59.94 Hz) Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz, (50 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz
AVC-Intra100/AVC-LongG25:(1080/59.94p) Y: 148.3516 MHz, PB/PR: 74.1758 MHz, (1080/50p) Y: 148.5000 MHz, PB/PR: 74.2500 MHz
DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz
DVCPRO: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz
Quantization AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25: 10 bit
AVC-LongG12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bit
Video Compression Methods AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile
DVCPRO HD: DV-Based Compression (SMPTE ST 370)
Colour Sampling AVC-Intra100/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25: Y:PB:PR = 4:2:2
Resolution AVC-Intra100/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12: 1920 x 1080 (1080/59.94p, 1080/50p)
AVC-Intra100/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12: 1920 x 1080 (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i), 1280 x 720 (720/59.94p, 720/50p)
AVC-Intra50:1440 x 1080 (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i), 960 x 720 (720/59.94p, 720/50p)
VIDEO INPUT
SDI Input BNC x 1
HDMI Input HDMI x 1 (HDMI TYPE A connector)
(VIERA Link not supported, HDCP supported)
VIDEO OUTPUT
SDI Output BNC x 1
HDMI Output* HDMI x 1 (HDMI Type A) (VIERA link not supported)
*When “VIDEO” – “INPUT SEL” is set to “HDMI”, video, audio, and other signals from the HDMI output connector will not be output.
AUDIO (DIGITAL AUDIO)
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantization 16 bit (AVC-LongG12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV)
16/24 bit selectable (AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50)
24 bit (AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25)
Headroom 12/18/20 dB (selectable)
De-emphasis T1=50 μs, T2=15 μs, (ON/OFF auto select)
AUDIO INPUT
Analog Inputs (CH1, CH2) XLR x 2
SDI Input BNC x 1
HDMI Input 2 channels (Linear PCM), 16 bit
AUDIO OUTPUT
SDI Output BNC x 1
Analog Output (monitor (L/R)) Stereo mini jack (3.5mm (1/8 inchs) dia.)
Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (3.5mm (1/8 inchs) dia), variable level
HDMI Output 2 channels (Linear PCM), 16 bit
Internal Speaker Round x 1 (monaural)
OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT
Time Code Input BNC x 1, 0.5 V [p-p] to 8.0 V[p-p], 10kΩ
LAN RJ-45 x 1, 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
USB HOST USB 3.0 Host (Type A) x 1
USB Device USB 2.0 Device (Type B) x 1

Portable field recorder with AVC-ULTRA*1 codec and microP2 card compatibility
Data transfer over a network
HDMI input/output
High-speed USB 3.0 (HOST) interface
Operates from either a battery pack or AC adapter