Specifications

AG-456
CAMCORDERS
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S-VHS Hi-Fi Camcorder
The AG-456 features advanced recording and playback
functions, as well as special effects, to deliver outstanding
performance for a variety of industrial applications. It
offers a lightweight body, powerful 12x zoom and editing
functions. It combines with the Panasonic AG-1980 S-
VHS VCR and the AG-A96 Edit Controller to form an
economically priced, easy-to-use editing package. When
used with the AG-DS555 Recorder and the AG-DS545
Player, it offers precise VITC editing as well. With its ease
of use and advanced functions, the AG-456 offers you a
head start in ENG, wedding videography and countless other applications in business and education.
Camera Section
■ Built-in 12:1 power zoom lens with con-
tinuously variable speed or manual zoom.
Has full range auto focus, as well as man-
ual focus capability.
■ Auto Tracing White Balance system –
maintains optimum white balance by
continuously adjusting to changes in
ambient light. Manual white balance
control is also provided.
■ Low-light capability down to 3 lux and
one lux in Digital Gain-Up mode. Also
features a“Low-Light” function for shoot-
ing sunsets and evening scenes. When set
to Low-Light, sensitivity is increased,
while ensuring at the same, stable images
with relatively weak contrast.
■ Variable high speed shutter from 1/60 to
1/8000 of a second in 8 intervals. The
range of different high speed shutters
makes it possible to shoot scenes with fast
or slow movement.
■ Auto iris plus manual control for super
fine adjustment. There are 18 f-stops that
can be set incrementally.
■ Sensitivity switch (AGC: +10 dB, +20 dB)
■ Audio and video fade-in/fade-out for
smooth, professional transitions.
Recorder Section
■ S-VHS system records and plays back 400
lines of horizontal resolution.
■ Employs laminated amorphous video
heads. The extremely high magnetic satu-
ration level of these heads contribute to
an exceptional picture quality that fea-
tures high resolution, superb color repro-
duction, stunning rendition of details and
high signal-to-noise ratio.
■ Built-in VITC (Vertical Interval Time
Code) Time Code generator for absolute
frame accurate editing (only when used
with VCRs like the AG-DS545/555).
■ Offers a 10-second Self-Timer (recording
delay), after which the AG-456 will auto-
matically record for 20 seconds, or until
the end of the tape.
■ Interval Timer function automatically
makes recordings of approximately 1 sec-
ond durations at 50 second intervals.
Interval recordings can continue automat-
ically for up to 10 hours.
Editing
■ Equipped with 5-pin edit terminal, the
AG-456 can be used in an editing system
with a compatible edit controller like
Panasonic’s AG-A96. Audio/video insert
editing and audio dub capability through
the camera/mic input.
Audio
■ Hi-Fi stereo audio plus linear track for
normal re
cording. Has audio out select
switch for Hi-Fi/Normal/Mix combinations.
■ High performance stereo zoom micro-
phone has three settings to handle just
about any recording situation: Wide, tele-
photo or automatic zoom.
■ Built-in monitor speaker on the left side
of the camera lets you monitor sound
while shooting or playing back on-loca-
tion, if required.
VITC Time Code Operation
■ Built-in basic VITC Time Code generator
is always enabled. When the AG-456 is
powered up, the time code generator
begins counting at 00:00:00:00 and con-
tinues counting each time the camera is
placed in record. When the accumulated
time code count reaches 23:59:59:29 (23
hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, 29
frames), the generator self-resets and
counts from 00:00:00:00 again.
Supplied Accessories
AC Adapter/Charger, Battery, Shoulder
Strap, A/V Cable, S-Video Cable, and
Hard System Carrying Case
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