Panasonic AG-UMR20 Memory Card Portable Recorder
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Panasonic AG-UMR20 Memory Card Portable Recorder

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2019-03-21T06:28:20

Rated 5 out of 5

The HMR10 Successor is worth the wait

Having owned the AG HMR10 / AG UCK10 combo for years and using it for a variety of jobs I never expected a successor would finally come after as this is probably a niche system. Thankfully Panasonic chose to make an updated 4K successor and it addresses most of the shortcomings of the original. First, It uses full size long lasting batteries unlike the old model that only accepted the wimpy small ones unless you bought the adapter and strung a cable to use the bigger ones. And you don't have to buy the expensive new ones as the old CGR-D54 DVX100/HPX170/HPX270 batteries do indeed work with it. Second. It has a better LCD screen and it's touch. Third It can output HDMI and SDI simultaneously and also has some network capability Fourth It can record 4K UHD. But only at 50Mb/sec and only at 30P max. Fifth You can now set a gain limit which was not possible with the old unit. On the old one the only way to limit gain was to be in manual. There are more pros but I've only used it a few times so I'm still learning. Now for the cons. It doesn't come with a battery or charger. That's right. At the price this costs that is not good. It now allows focus peaking in color but will not allow focus peaking to be turned on when in autofocus mode which would be helpful. I contacted Panasonic about this and they said they forwarded my request to an engineer. I don't know if anything can or will be done. It has dual SD card slots but seems to only be able to use them to relay record and not dual record as a backup which is not good. The accessories just as before (hood, stand, cable) are very expensive. Nonetheless I bought them all for the new unit. If you want to tripod mount the UMR20 you have to have the stand. If you happen to still have the old cable for the HMR10/HCK10 it still works as it's the same as the new cable. The new unit has a LOT of fan vents which concerns me. It's like it is really pushing the limit and needs help cooling. Overall I am pleased with the worthy successor of the useful old POVCAM system and grateful Panasonic made it. It is much better than the old one.

James C.

2018-09-14T07:30:18

Rated 5 out of 5

A highly-valuable portable recorder

High Quality Recordings and easy to use interface. A great upgrade from the AG-UMR10

Steven H.

Panasonic AG-UMR20 Specifications

  • Recording Formats

    Video: MP4, AVCHD
    Stills: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)

  • Supported Recording Media

    Two Memory Cards Slots Supporting:
    SDXC memory card (48 - 128 GB)
    SDHC memory card (4 - 32 GB)

    For MP4, Class 10 and higher is required; for AVCHD, Class 4 and higher

  • System Format

    59.94 / 50 Hz

  • Video Signal

    Output: 8-bit 4:2:2
    Recording: 8-bit 4:2:0

  • Audio Signal

    Recording: 48 kHz/16-bit 2-Ch

  • Video Compression

    MP4: MPEG-4
    AVCHD: AVC/H.264 High Profile

  • Audio Compression

    MP4: LPCM
    AVCHD: Dolby audio

  • Headroom

    12 dB

  • SDI Input

    1x 3G/HD-SDI on BNC (3/1.5 Gbps), 0.8 Vpp, 75 Ohms

    Input Format:
    1080p59.94, Level-A/Level-B
    1080p50, Level-A/Level-B
    1080PsF 29.97/25/23.98
    1080i59.94/50
    720p59.94/50

  • SDI Output

    1x 3G/HD-SDI on BNC (3/1.5 Gbps), 0.8 Vpp, 75 Ohms

    Output Format:
    1080p59.94, Level-A/Level-B
    1080p50, Level-A/Level-B
    1080PsF 29.97/25/23.98
    1080i59.94/50
    720p59.94/50

    2-Ch (LPCM) audio
    Switchable Gain: 0/-6/-12 dB

  • HDMI Output

    1x HDMI Type A, VIERA Link not supported

    Output Format:
    3840 x 2160p29.97/25/23.98
    1080p59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98
    1080i59.94/50
    720p59.94/50
    480p59.94
    576p50

    2-Ch (LPCM) audio

  • Mic/Line Input

    1x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (mic in and line in)

    Mic: -60 dBV (sensitivity -40 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa 1 kHz), plug-in power supported

    Line: -10 dBV

  • Headphone

    1x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

  • Speaker

    20 mm diameter, round

  • External Camera Terminal

    20-pin dedicated interface

  • LAN

    1x RJ45 IP control LAN connector
    Straight/cross cable auto-detect function

  • Remote

    1x 2.5 mm stereo mini jack (zoom, start/stop)
    1x 3.5 mm mini jack (focus, iris)

  • USB 2.0

    1x USB Mini-B, mass storage (read/write)

  • DC Input

    12 VDC (11.4 - 12.6 V) EIAJ Type4

  • LCD Monitor

    3.5" (8.9 cm), approx. 1,150,000 dots

  • Network

    Video Compression:
    MP4: MPEG-4
    AVCHD: AVC/H.264 High Profile

    Audio Compression:
    AAC-LC (48 kHz, 16-bit, 2-Ch, 128 kbps)

    Transfer Mode (JPEG):
    Resolution 640 x 360:
    Frame Rate (59.94 Hz): 30/15/5 fps
    Frame Rate (50 Hz): 25/12.5/5 fps

    Transfer Mode (H.264):
    Resolution 3840 x 2160 / 640 x 360:
    Frame Rate (59.94 Hz): 30/15/5 fps
    Frame Rate (50.00 Hz): 25/12.5/5 fps

  • Network (Contd.)

    Transfer Mode (H.264):
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720:
    Frame Rate (59.94 Hz): 60/30/15/5 fps
    Frame Rate (50.00 Hz): 50/25/12.5/5 fps

    Supported Protocol:
    TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP
    RTP, RTP/RTCP, FTP, DHCP, DNS
    NTP, IGMP, UPnP, ICMP, ARP
    RTSP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP, SSL (TLS), Multicast/Unicast

  • Network (Contd..)

    IP Connector Cable:
    LAN cable (higher than Cat 5) up to 328 ft (100 m)
    STP cable (Shielded Twisted Pair) recommended

  • System Requirements

    Windows 10 (32/64-bit) or 7 (32/64-bit) SP1
    Internet Explorer 11

    MacOS 10.12 or OS X 10.11
    Safari 10

    iOS Device: iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, iOS 10, standard browser

    Android Device:
    Android OS 4.4, standard browser

  • Supported Controller

    AW-RP50, AW-RP120G, AK-HRP200G (depending on the model, upgrade may be required)

  • Power

    7.28 VDC (with battery), 12 VDC (with AC adapter)

  • Power Consumption

    Used Standalone:
    1.1 A (with battery), 0.7 A (with AC adapter)

    With Optional AG-UCK20GJ Camera Head:
    2.2 A (with battery), 1.4 A (with AC adapter)

  • Operating Temperature

    Recorder & AC Adapter:
    32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)

  • Operating Humidity

    Recorder:
    10 to 80% (no condensation)

    AC Adapter:
    10 to 90% (no condensation)

  • AC Adapter

    100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A

    Input Capacitance:
    79 VA (100 VAC), 99 VA (240 VAC)

    Rated Output:
    12 VDC, 3.0 A

  • Dimensions

    Recorder:
    4 x 2.1 x 4" (10 x 5.4 x 10.4cm) (excluding protrusion)

    AC Adapter:
    4.7 x 1.5 x 2.2" (12 x 3.7 x 5.7cm) (excluding DC code)

  • Weight

    Recorder:
    Approx. 1.3 lb (590g)

    AC Adapter:
    Approx. 0.5 lb (225g)

  • UPC Code

    885170321038

3 Accessories for Panasonic AG-UMR20 Memory Card Portable Recorder

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About Panasonic AG-UMR20

FEATURED REVIEWS

The HMR10 Successor is worth the wait

By James C.

Having owned the AG HMR10 / AG UCK10 combo for years and using it for a variety of jobs I never expected a successor would finally come after as this is probably a niche system. Thankfully Panasonic chose to make an updated 4K successor and it addresses most of the shortcomings of the original. First, It uses full size long lasting batteries unlike the old model that only accepted the wimpy small ones unless you bought the adapter and strung a cable to use the bigger ones. And you don't ha...

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A highly-valuable portable recorder

By Steven H.

High Quality Recordings and easy to use interface. A great upgrade from the AG-UMR10

Touch-Panel LCD Monitor

• High resolution
16:9 screen, 3.5-inch, approx. 1.15-megadot panel

• Touch panel
Compact size and multifunctional operating ease.

Menu settings and User buttons can be operated by touch.

• 13 User buttons
In addition to one hard key, 12 User buttons are displayed. Functions can be allocated to each. Four Scene File buttons also allow easy switching of the scene setting.

• LCD reverse display
The image displayed on the LCD monitor can be reversed vertically and horizontally. The camera head can be reversed vertically to match installation conditions.

When the image is reversed, the recorded image will remain in its original orientation.

• WFM display
Waveform (WFM) and Vector Scope (VECTOR) display supported.

• LCD DTL
The contours of the display image are emphasized to aid in focusing

Even when the contours are emphasized, the recorded image will not be affected.

LAN Terminal for IP Streaming and IP Control
The LAN terminal supports video and audio streaming distribution to networks, as well as file transfers and external control. Access from PCs and tablets is achieved by web browser, with no special app required. Control is also possible by a Panasonic remote camera system IP controller for integrated system operation. Open IP commands also make it easy for users to design original systems

• IP control
Remote control from a PC, tablet or IP controller enables Rec Start/Stop, Clip Delete, and compact Camera Head control (Zoom, Focus, Iris, and Menu Settings).

• IP streaming
Video and Audio IP streaming supported. Signals can be received and monitored by PCs, tablets, and IP decoders.

• File transfer
Recorded clips can be downloaded by a network PC.

A REMOTE Terminal that also controls Focus and Iris
Two REMOTE terminals provide fingertip control. In addition to the Rec Start/Stop and Zoom operations a terminal for focus and iris is also provided.

Versatile Recording Functions for Professional Use

• Producing photos from video
Single-frame image files can be converted from recorded video images. These can be used for highquality photos.

• Last clip delete
The clip that was recorded immediately before can be deleted with a single touch. This function can also be allocated to a User button.

• Time stamp
Date and time information can be superimposed onto images. Usable for extended research activities and nature observations.

• TC/UB recording
An SMPTE time code generator is built-in.

Color bar signal output (with 1-kHz audio test tone).When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50 Hz], a 997-Hz test tone is output.

Supported Batteries (Not Included)
AG-VBR118G (11800mAh, approx. 280 minutes)
AG-VBR89G (8850mAh, approx. 240 minutes)
AG-VBR59 (5900mAh, approx. 200 minutes)

Panasonic AG-UMR20 Features

  • Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
  • LAN Terminal for IP Streaming and IP Control
  • A REMOTE Terminal that also controls Focus and Iris
  • Versatile Recording Functions for Professional Use

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Key Features

  • Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
  • LAN Terminal for IP Streaming and IP Control
  • A REMOTE Terminal that also controls Focus and Iris
  • Versatile Recording Functions for Professional Use

What's in the box:

  • AG-UMR20 Memory Card Portable Recorder
  • AC Adapter
  • Panasonic 1 Year Limited Warranty