Panasonic AU-VREC1 Recording Module

The Panasonic AU-VREC1 Recording Module is a modular recording system designed exclusively for use with the VariCam 35 4K and VariCam HS 2/3" camera heads, both of which are separate from, but dockable to, the recording module itself. This enables users to quickly switch between the PL mount, Super 35mm 4K VariCam 35 and VariCam HS 2/3" B4 Mount camera head as needed. The camera head docks to the recorder without any cable connection. The rugged docking mechanism allows easy docking and undocking in the field, without having to use a screwdriver.

The control panel on the recording module has a built-in 3.5" LCD display panel. It can be used as the display for menu operation and also can be used as a live/preview monitor. The keys and dials are laid out around the display for quick and accurate operation so frequently used settings can be accessed directly.

NOTE: Using the Panasonic AU-VEXT1 Extension Module (not included), the camera head and recorder can also be positioned at separate locations and connected with a cable (not included). This lets you mount only the camera head to a crane, adding flexibility to your camera configuration. Extension cables (not included) are available in two lengths: AU-VCBL05G (5m) and AU-VCBL20G (20m). Contact your salesperson for details.

Recording Module (AU-VREC1G) Specifications:

Memory Card Recorder

• Recording Media: expressP2 card, P2 card, microP2 card
• Recording Resolution: 4096×2160, 3840×2160, 2048×1080, 1920×1080
• Recording Framerate:
  • 4K/UHD: Maximum 100p/120p
  • 2K/HD: Maximum 100p/120p
• System Frequency: 59.94p, 59.94i, 50i, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
• Recording Format (Main Recorder): 
  • AVC-Intra4K444
  • AVC-Intra4K422
  • AVC-Intra4K-LT
  • AVC-Intra2K444
  • AVC-Intra2K422
  • AVC-Intra444
  • AVC-Intra200
  • AVC-Intra422
  • AVC-Intra100
  • ProRes 422 HQ
  • ProRes 4444*
• Recording Format (Sub Recorder):
  • AVC-Intra2K422
  • AVC-Intra422
  • AVC-Intra100
  • AVC-LongG50
  • AVC-LongG25
• Recording Video Signal:
  • 4096×2160 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
  • 3840×2160 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
  • 2048×1080 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
  • 1920×1080 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i
• Recording Time** (Main Codec, when using 256 GB expressP2 card):
  • AVC-Intra4K444 (24p): Approx. 45 min.
  • AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR ON, 50fps/60fps): Approx. 36 min.
  • AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR OFF, 24p): Approx. 90 min.
  • AVC-Intra4K-LT (VFR ON, 100fps/120fps): Approx. 32 min.
  • AVC-Intra100 (VFR ON, 100fps/120fps): Approx. 64 min.
  • ProRes 422 HQ* (VFR ON, 60fps): Approx. 60 min.
• Recording Time** (Sub Codec, when using 64 GB microP2 card):
  • AVC-Intra2K422 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 64 min.
  • AVC-Intra100 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 64 min.
  • AVC-LongG50 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 128 min.
  • AVC-LongG25 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 256 min.

Digital Video 

• Quantizing:
  • AVC-Intra4K444, AVC-Intra2K444, AVC-Intra444: 12 bit
  • Others: 10 bit
• Video Compression Format: AVC-Intra4K444
  • AVC-Intra4K422
  • AVC-Intra4K-LT
  • AVC-Intra2K444
  • AVC-Intra2K422
  • AVC-Intra444
  • AVC-Intra200
  • AVC-Intra422
  • AVC-Intra100: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile AVC-LongG50,
  • AVC-LongG25: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444: Apple ProRes*

Digital Audio 

• Recording Audio Signal: 48 kHz/24 bit, 4ch
• Head room: 18 dB/20 dB switchable menu

Proxy 

• File Format: MOV
• Video Compression Format: H.264/AVC High Profile
• Audio Compression Format: LPCM
• Recording Time (1 GB)**: Approx. 25 min.

Video Input/Output 

• SDI Out: HD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω (1 set, 4 pieces)
• MON Out 1: HD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
• MON Out 2: HD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
• VF SDI: HD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω

Audio Input/Output

• Audio In (CH1/CH2): 2 x XLR 3-pin, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V/AES switchable
• Mic In: 1 x XLR 5-pin
• Phones: Stereo mini jack
• Speaker: 20mm diameter, round

Other Input/Output

• Genlock In: HD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
• Timecode In/Out:
  • Head rBNC x 1, Input/Output switching
  • IN: 0.5 V[p-p] to 8 V[p-p], 10 kΩ
  • OUT: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V[p-p], low impedanceoom
• DC In: XLR 4 -pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V)
• DC Out/RS: 4-pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V), maximum output current 1.0 A
• DC Out: 2-pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V), maximum output current 1.0 A
• LENS: 12-pin x 1, 4-pin x 2
• VF: 14-pin
• LAN: 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
• USB2.0 (device): Type B connector, 4-pin
• USB2.0 (host): Type A connector, 4-pin
• EXT: 50-pin, exclusive for external recording only

Control Panel

• Display Panel: LCD, 3.5-type QHD color monitor, approx. 1.56 million dots