Description

With the AG-MX70 digital A/V mixer, Panasonic has integrated a 2-BUS, 8-input video switcher, multi-functional digital video effects unit with high-end performance, and an audio mixer into a single compact unit. The AG-MX70 provides broadcast-grade 4:2:2:4 digital component picture quality. It features more than 600 effect patterns and a 30-frame graphics buffer for roll, crawl, and logo animation using title files downloaded from a PC. A large LCD panel with a matrix menu helps assure quick, easy operation. Offering optional 3D video effects and SDI interface, this A/V mixer is ready for full-fledged digital post-production. The versatile AG-MX70 is right at home when connected to 25 Mbps DVCPRO VTRs in a digital editing system, or when used as a switcher either in the studio or at live events.

Eight video inputs, each with tally output, and M/E and DSK preview prepare the AG-MX70 for use as a switcher with multi-camera feeds for live studio or event applications. Adding the optional SDI interface also enables high-quality digital input. Titles and graphics created on a PC can be downloading from MX-Navi application, and easily superimposed for use in live production programming.

Standard-equipped RS-422A and RS-232C remote terminals and a GPI terminal allow the AG-MX70 to team up with the AG-A850 or other-brand editing controller, for A/B roll editing. With the SDI interface option on-board, a high-quality, fully digital editing system can also be configured with a DVCPRO VTR. The MX-Navi title insertion program brings the quality of program production to a level approaching many high-end systems.

Features

Designed for live events and full-fledged digital post-production

Compact unit with a 2-BUS, 8-input video switcher, high-performance, multi-functional digital video effects unit and versatile audio mixer.

4:2:2:4 digital component picture quality with Dynamic RoundingTM for broadcast-quality video and 16:9 wide and 4:3 aspect ratio capability

Creates more than 600 2D effects patterns including transitions, key patterns, mosaic, paint, trail and multi-images

Optional AG-VE70P 3-D effects board delivers over 1600 effects including page-turns, accordion, spheres and ripples

An easy-to-operate joystick allows users to position and size effects as well as select and adjust colors.

Tally outputs for up to eight cameras and 2-channel frame synchronization permitting special effects in each of the A/B program busses

Large LCD control panel for easy operation and monitoring of system status.

Five-row matrix menu display with five rotary switches makes it easy to set the units multitude of functions

Inputs including composite, Y/C, component, or Serial Digital (SDI)

30-frame graphics buffer for roll, crawl and logo animation; and a USB interface makes it easy to download graphics

RS-422A and RS-232C remote control terminals standard and a GPI terminal to permit the AG-MX70 to team with video editing devices

Versatile audio mixing with four stereo inputs (or embedded audio with the optional SDI interface), plus 2 Auxiliary Inputs, one of which can be switched to a microphone level input

Specifications

GENERAL

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Power Source

120VAC, 50/60Hz (AG-MX70P), 220 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz (AG-MX70E)

Power Consumption

50W (Standard), 70W (Full Option)

Operating Temperature

5° to 40°C

Operating Humidity

Less than 90% (non dew)

Dimensions

16-3/4"(W) x 7-13/16"(H) x 15-3/4"(D) 425 (W) x 198 (H) x 400 (D) mm

Weight

16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) in Standard 17.6 lbs (8.0 kg) with Full Option

Standard Accessory

Power cable, CD-ROM

VIDEO

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Video Format

625/525 switchable

Sampling Frequency

Y: 13.5 MHz, Pb/Pr: 6.75MHz, Key: 13.5MHz(4:2:2:4)

Quantization

A/D: 9 bit (source 1-8) Ext. key: 8 bit

Internal Process

8 bit with dynamic rounding

D/A

10 bit

Gain

Unity (100% ±2% )

Band width

Y: 0.5MHz to 5.0 MHz (±1.0 dB),

Pb/Pr

0.25MHz to 2.5 MHz (±1.0 dB)

S/N ratio

56 dB(component), 50 dB(composite or YC)

K factor

Less than 1%

DG/DP

Less than 3%/3°

PLL Frequency Range

Sync: fh±300 Hz, SC: fsc±40 Hz fh=15.734kHz (AG-MX70P)/15.625kHz (AG-MX70E) fsc=3.58MHz (AG-MX70P)/4.43MHz (AG-MX70E)

System Delay

Max. 1-frame

AUDIO

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Sampling Frequency

48 kHz

Quantization

Analog Input: 20bit, Digital Input (option): 24bit

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB)

Dynamic Range

More than 85dB (analog In/out)

THD

Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, aliment level)

Cross Talk

Less than -70 dB (1 kHz, between any two channels)

Headroom

20 dB/18 dB switchable

Digital Audio

SDI Embedded Audio (option) 2CH ( Ch-1&2/3&4/5&6/7&8 selectable)

VIDEO INPUT

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Analog Component

BNC x 4 (SOURCE 1/2/3/4), Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ?, Pb/Pr (AG-MX70P): 0.525/0.757 Vp-p switchable 75, Pb/Pr (AG-MX70E): 0.7 Vp-p 75

Analog Composite

BNC x 8 (SOURCE 1 - 8), 1.0Vp-p 75

S-Video

Mini-DIN4 x 4 (SOURCE 1/2/3/4), Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75, C: 0.286Vp-p 75(AG-MX70P), 0.3Vp-p 75(AG-MX70E)

External Fill

BNC x 1 (Y/Pb/Pr), Analog Component, Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 Pb/Pr (AG-MX70P): 0.525/0.757 Vp-p switchable 75 Pb/Pr(AG-MX70E): 0.7 Vp-p 75 *Y signal will be clipped at lower than pedestal level.

External Key

BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75, Analog Composite or Y+Sync

Genlock

BNC x 1 (with passive-loop-through), 1.0Vp-p 75On/Off

SDI(Option)

BNC x 4 (IN 1/2/3/4), SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E

VIDEO OUTPUT

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Analog Component

BNC x 2, Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ? Pb/Pr (AG-MX70P): 0.525/0.757 Vp-p switchable 75 Pb/Pr (AG-MX70E): 0.7 Vp-p 75

Analog Composite

BNC x 2, 1.0Vp-p 75

S-Video

Mini-DIN4 x 2, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75, C: 0.286Vp-p 75(AG-MX70P), 0.3Vp-p 75(AG-MX70E)

AUX

BNC x1, 1.0Vp-p 75

8H Advanced Reference

BNC x 1, 75,

Sync

0.286(AG-MX70P)/0.3 Vp-p (AG-MX70E)

Burst

0.286(AG-MX70P)/0.3 Vp-p (AG-MX70E)

SDI(Option)

BNC x 1, SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E

VIDEO INPUT ADJUSTMENT

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AGC

Y: +2dB to -6dB, C: +2dB to -6dB (composite and YC input only)

Setup Level

0/7.5 IRE switchable (composite and YC, 525 mode only)

VIDEO OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT

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Setup Level

0/7.5IRE switchable (composite and YC, 525 mode only)

System H Phase

-0.25 H to +0.25 H (74 ns/step)

System SC Phase

±180°

AUDIO INPUT

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Analog (L/R)

XLR x 8, +4/0/-3 dBu switchable, 10k

Analog (L/R)

RCA x 4 (AUX 1/2), -8.0 dBV, 10K, unbalanced

MIC

M6 x 1, -60 dBu, 2k, unbalanced

SDI(Option)

BNC x 4, Embedded Audio (CH1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 switchable)

AUDIO OUTPUT

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Analog (L/R)

XLR x 2 (PROGRAM 1), +4/0/-3 dBu switchable, 47

Analog (L/R)

RCA x 2 (PROGRAM 2), -8.0 dBV, 47

Headphone

M6 x 1, 8, unbalanced, -20 dBu to -60 dBu

SDI (Option)

BNC x 1, Embedded Audio (CH1/2)

OTHER PORT

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Editor

D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A/232C switchable RS-422A Protocol GVG/Sony switchable

Connectable Editor

Panasonic: AG-A850, Sony: BVE-2000, BVE-910, BVE-700, PVE-500

Tally Out

D-sub 9-pin, Open-Collector x 8ch

Collector Current

Less than 50mA,

Maximum Voltage

35VDC

GPI

BNC x 1, Voltage (TTL-level) or Make-contact (pull-up resister = 10k), Low-Active

USB

Type-B connector x 1, USB Ver.1.1 (cable length: max. 3m)

FUNCTIONS

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Video Effects

Nega, Mosaic, Mono, Paint, Strobe, Multi, Trail, Frame/Field-Still, Defocus, Decay, Mirror

Matte Colors

White, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue, Black, Color-Bar, Custom 1/2

Wipe/Transition Patterns

More than 600 patterns (standard), More than 1,600 patterns (with optional 3D Effect Board)

Event Memory

100 Events

Joystick Control

Positioner, Color Correction.

Audio Mixer

SOURCE-1 to 8, AUX-1, AUX-2/Mic, Master

Audio Effects

3 Band-EQ, Pan, Attenuator, Voice Changer

Others

Audio-Follow, Auto-Take, Auto-Fade, Memory, Audio&Video Input-Assign