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... New to the Panasonic AVCCAM lineup, the AG-AC160A and AG-AC130A Memory Card Camera Recorders offer a host of needs, from professional uses to image production and news gathering. *1: AG-AC160A only. With their operability. Combining the high-sensitivity, low-noise, high-resolution 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) MOS image sensor and professional AVCHD PH mode ensure...
... New to the Panasonic AVCCAM lineup, the AG-AC160A and AG-AC130A Memory Card Camera Recorders offer a host of needs, from professional uses to image production and news gathering. *1: AG-AC160A only. With their operability. Combining the high-sensitivity, low-noise, high-resolution 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) MOS image sensor and professional AVCHD PH mode ensure...
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AG-AC130A The AG-AC130A features the basic specifications. This cost-effective model offers a wide field of the AVCCAM Series provides Full-HD progressive and slow/quick-motion recording, high-quality LPCM audio, and HD SDI output. High-Quality AVCHD PH Recording Mode 2 mera Recorder for Professional Use A Lens, Image Sensor and Recording Modes Designed for High-Quality Images 28mm-616mm 22x zoom lens 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. 3MOS Image Sensor AG-AC160A This high-end model of view, high sensitivity, and high-quality HD recording.
AG-AC130A The AG-AC130A features the basic specifications. This cost-effective model offers a wide field of the AVCCAM Series provides Full-HD progressive and slow/quick-motion recording, high-quality LPCM audio, and HD SDI output. High-Quality AVCHD PH Recording Mode 2 mera Recorder for Professional Use A Lens, Image Sensor and Recording Modes Designed for High-Quality Images 28mm-616mm 22x zoom lens 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. 3MOS Image Sensor AG-AC160A This high-end model of view, high sensitivity, and high-quality HD recording.
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... AVCCAM and records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. Switch Between DV and AVCHD PH/PS Mode for High Image and Sound Quality High-Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode The AG-AC160A/AC130A use of a Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.) 5 *3: AG-AC160A only. Also, Rec Check and Last Clip Delete will be switched during simultaneous...
... AVCCAM and records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. Switch Between DV and AVCHD PH/PS Mode for High Image and Sound Quality High-Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode The AG-AC160A/AC130A use of a Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.) 5 *3: AG-AC160A only. Also, Rec Check and Last Clip Delete will be switched during simultaneous...
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... Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time in a scene. This helps to create a dramatic impact in set to 100 index flags per clip (AVCHD mode only). • Rec check: You can be combined with one -touch ease. • Last clip delete: Only the most recently recorded clip ... ensure that 25 fps and 30 fps are also provided. Variable Frame Rate - Full-HD (1080p) VFR Recording* AG-AC160A The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam, which is attained. For VFR recording, class 6 or faster SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is required. Overcranking ...
... Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time in a scene. This helps to create a dramatic impact in set to 100 index flags per clip (AVCHD mode only). • Rec check: You can be combined with one -touch ease. • Last clip delete: Only the most recently recorded clip ... ensure that 25 fps and 30 fps are also provided. Variable Frame Rate - Full-HD (1080p) VFR Recording* AG-AC160A The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam, which is attained. For VFR recording, class 6 or faster SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is required. Overcranking ...
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.../SD Memory Card reader to an SDXC-compatible product via IEEE1394 (DV terminal). This dramatically improves productivity when compared with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note that you want to use , and follow the instructions therein. •UHS-Ⅰ(Ultra-High Speed...Memory Card or BD. USB 2.0 BD (BD-Video) AG-AC160A AG-AC130A AVCHD compatible Nonlinear Editing System USB 2.0 SDXCD/SVDHC/SD SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Card Reader DVD (AVCHD) DVD-Video (SD) IEEE1394 (DV terminal)/ USB2.0 AG-AC160A AG-AC130A DV compatible Nonlinear Editing System DVD (Standard Definition)...
.../SD Memory Card reader to an SDXC-compatible product via IEEE1394 (DV terminal). This dramatically improves productivity when compared with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note that you want to use , and follow the instructions therein. •UHS-Ⅰ(Ultra-High Speed...Memory Card or BD. USB 2.0 BD (BD-Video) AG-AC160A AG-AC130A AVCHD compatible Nonlinear Editing System USB 2.0 SDXCD/SVDHC/SD SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Card Reader DVD (AVCHD) DVD-Video (SD) IEEE1394 (DV terminal)/ USB2.0 AG-AC160A AG-AC130A DV compatible Nonlinear Editing System DVD (Standard Definition)...
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... Opening Angle: 3.0 degrees to 360.0 degrees, 0.5 degrees step Memory Card Recorder Section Recording Format: AG-AC160A: AVCHD Ver.2.0 standard (AVCHD Progressive) AG-AC130A: AVCHD standard (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AG-AC160A/AC130A: DV standard (AVI Type2) Recording Media: SD memory card (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported) 512...AC adaptor is possible using Card Checker software (free download) and the Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. to 90MB/sec. AG-AC160A/AC130A Option Panasonic Professional SDHC Cards RP-SDB32GB1K/SDB16GB1K/SDB08GB1K These professional SD cards are ...
... Opening Angle: 3.0 degrees to 360.0 degrees, 0.5 degrees step Memory Card Recorder Section Recording Format: AG-AC160A: AVCHD Ver.2.0 standard (AVCHD Progressive) AG-AC130A: AVCHD standard (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AG-AC160A/AC130A: DV standard (AVI Type2) Recording Media: SD memory card (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported) 512...AC adaptor is possible using Card Checker software (free download) and the Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. to 90MB/sec. AG-AC160A/AC130A Option Panasonic Professional SDHC Cards RP-SDB32GB1K/SDB16GB1K/SDB08GB1K These professional SD cards are ...
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... 13 U.S.A. +1 877 803 8492 Vietnam +848 38370280 Factories of Dolby Laboratories. Please refer to the latest Non-linear Compatibilty Information, AVCHD Support and Download and Service Information, etc. at the following Panasonic web site. Dolby and the double-D symbols are the registered trademarks. SD Logo is a trademark. SDXC/SDHC and SDHC logo...
... 13 U.S.A. +1 877 803 8492 Vietnam +848 38370280 Factories of Dolby Laboratories. Please refer to the latest Non-linear Compatibilty Information, AVCHD Support and Download and Service Information, etc. at the following Panasonic web site. Dolby and the double-D symbols are the registered trademarks. SD Logo is a trademark. SDXC/SDHC and SDHC logo...
Operating Instructions Basic
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••The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. ••"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed...International Business Machines Corporation. ••Intel® is a registered trademark. ••Manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for personal use of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ••The "DV" is a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation in . To decode AVC Video that ...
••The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. ••"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed...International Business Machines Corporation. ••Intel® is a registered trademark. ••Manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for personal use of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ••The "DV" is a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation in . To decode AVC Video that ...
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...when in DV mode) Computer BNC Cable (SDI) AG-AC160A LOCK Memory card Saves and reads the setting values of scene files or user files on the memory card. Video equipment/television/monitor DV tape equipment/memory card camera-recorder/computer, etc. AVCHD mode Speed class 6 or higher can only be used... card slots. Speed class 4 or higher can be transferred for backup/dubbing/editing. How to use the camera This camera is referred to as "AVCHD mode" and "SD mode" is equipped with a 1/3, 2.2 mega pixel 3MOS sensor and an optical 22X cam-type zoom lens. USB2.0 connection cable * ...
...when in DV mode) Computer BNC Cable (SDI) AG-AC160A LOCK Memory card Saves and reads the setting values of scene files or user files on the memory card. Video equipment/television/monitor DV tape equipment/memory card camera-recorder/computer, etc. AVCHD mode Speed class 6 or higher can only be used... card slots. Speed class 4 or higher can be transferred for backup/dubbing/editing. How to use the camera This camera is referred to as "AVCHD mode" and "SD mode" is equipped with a 1/3, 2.2 mega pixel 3MOS sensor and an optical 22X cam-type zoom lens. USB2.0 connection cable * ...
Operating Instructions Basic
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... the eye cup 29 The remote control 29 Inserting the battery 29 Remote control usable range 29 Turning the camera ON/OFF 30 Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode 30 Setup menu basic operations 31 Using the setup menu 31 Initializing the setup menu 32 Setting the calendar 33 Menu Setup...
... the eye cup 29 The remote control 29 Inserting the battery 29 Remote control usable range 29 Turning the camera ON/OFF 30 Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode 30 Setup menu basic operations 31 Using the setup menu 31 Initializing the setup menu 32 Setting the calendar 33 Menu Setup...
Operating Instructions Basic
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... for recording Adjusting the shutter speed Changing audio input Using shooting settings (scene files) Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only) Using the counter Charging the built-in battery/setting the time code Playback Basic playback operations Thumbnail screen Playback settings [PLAY SETUP] Thumbnail...
... for recording Adjusting the shutter speed Changing audio input Using shooting settings (scene files) Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only) Using the counter Charging the built-in battery/setting the time code Playback Basic playback operations Thumbnail screen Playback settings [PLAY SETUP] Thumbnail...
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....) ••Multimedia cards cannot be used . -: No available Panasonic memory cards ••Please see our support page at the following Panasonic memory cards. (As of September, 2011) Memory card Storage type capacity AVCHD shooting/playback 8 MB 16 MB SD memory card 32 MB 64...64 GB Cannot be used . - DV shooting/playback Saving/reading user files and scene files and reading metadata (AVCHD only) Cannot be used. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ••This camera supports FAT12 and FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory cards, and...
....) ••Multimedia cards cannot be used . -: No available Panasonic memory cards ••Please see our support page at the following Panasonic memory cards. (As of September, 2011) Memory card Storage type capacity AVCHD shooting/playback 8 MB 16 MB SD memory card 32 MB 64...64 GB Cannot be used . - DV shooting/playback Saving/reading user files and scene files and reading metadata (AVCHD only) Cannot be used. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ••This camera supports FAT12 and FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory cards, and...
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... system formats, recorded in 59.94 Hz and in AVCHD mode ••Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. ••Playback may not always be possible on the thumbnail screen. - It records audio in Panasonic AG-HMC80 series on this camera. ••This camera... supports the system formats 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz. In AVCHD mode, contents in different system formats, recorded in 59.94 Hz and in Dolby...
... system formats, recorded in 59.94 Hz and in AVCHD mode ••Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. ••Playback may not always be possible on the thumbnail screen. - It records audio in Panasonic AG-HMC80 series on this camera. ••This camera... supports the system formats 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz. In AVCHD mode, contents in different system formats, recorded in 59.94 Hz and in Dolby...
Operating Instructions Basic
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...;If the POWER/MODE switch is turned up to the position, the mode lamp will light up in blue. ••When you switch to AVCHD mode, indicator will light up in green and the camera goes to mode. (Page 54 of Vol.2) ••Every time the switch is turned... the position while pressing the lock release button. Mode lamp POWER/MODE switch Lock release button Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode 1 Turn the camera's POWER/MODE switch . (Page 30) 2 Press the button. 3 Set [AVCHD] or [DV] from the [HD/SD MODE] items in the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. 4 When the...
...;If the POWER/MODE switch is turned up to the position, the mode lamp will light up in blue. ••When you switch to AVCHD mode, indicator will light up in green and the camera goes to mode. (Page 54 of Vol.2) ••Every time the switch is turned... the position while pressing the lock release button. Mode lamp POWER/MODE switch Lock release button Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode 1 Turn the camera's POWER/MODE switch . (Page 30) 2 Press the button. 3 Set [AVCHD] or [DV] from the [HD/SD MODE] items in the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. 4 When the...
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...&HDMI OUT SEL*2 SDI OUT SDI 24PsF*2 *3 SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE*2 HP MODE TEST TONE VIDEO SETUP*3 AUDIO OUT *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *3 Can only be used when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz is set in OTHER FUNCTIONS in the CAMERA mode. 35
...&HDMI OUT SEL*2 SDI OUT SDI 24PsF*2 *3 SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE*2 HP MODE TEST TONE VIDEO SETUP*3 AUDIO OUT *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *3 Can only be used when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz is set in OTHER FUNCTIONS in the CAMERA mode. 35
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... CONTROL*1 DV CMD SEL*1 TALLY LAMP CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE SYSTEM FREQ SYSTEM INFO MENU INIT OPERATION TIME *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *4 Only Limited functions are available in DV mode. *5 You can display the OPTION MENU by pressing the CHK button while pressing the DISP/MODE...
... CONTROL*1 DV CMD SEL*1 TALLY LAMP CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE SYSTEM FREQ SYSTEM INFO MENU INIT OPERATION TIME *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *4 Only Limited functions are available in DV mode. *5 You can display the OPTION MENU by pressing the CHK button while pressing the DISP/MODE...
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... EVF COLOR OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 97 of Vol.2) IR REMOTE CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE SYSTEM INFO OPERATION TIME *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *3 Can only be used when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz is set in OTHER FUNCTIONS in the CAMERA mode. 37
... EVF COLOR OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 97 of Vol.2) IR REMOTE CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE SYSTEM INFO OPERATION TIME *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *3 Can only be used when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz is set in OTHER FUNCTIONS in the CAMERA mode. 37
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...: 1/6, 1/12 seconds when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 50i/50P mode: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 seconds 25P mode: 1/6, 1/12 seconds Image/Recording/Playback AVCHD mode Recording format AVCHD Ver.2.0 standard compliant (AVCHD Progressive) Compression formats MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording media SD memory card: 512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported) SDHC...
...: 1/6, 1/12 seconds when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 50i/50P mode: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 seconds 25P mode: 1/6, 1/12 seconds Image/Recording/Playback AVCHD mode Recording format AVCHD Ver.2.0 standard compliant (AVCHD Progressive) Compression formats MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording media SD memory card: 512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported) SDHC...
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Image output AVCHD mode SDI OUT terminal BNC, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD SDI when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 1080...937; when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 480/60i when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 576/50i Audio recording playback AVCHD mode Compression formats Recording/Playback: PS/PH Mode Dolby Digital/2 ch, linear PCM switch PM/HA/HE mode Dolby Digital/2 ch Sampling ...: 600 Ω, 316 mV Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2) SDI OUT 2 ch (linear PCM) HDMI OUT (AVCHD mode only) 2 ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital) Headphones 3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1 Speaker Round, 20 mm diameter 40
Image output AVCHD mode SDI OUT terminal BNC, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD SDI when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 1080...937; when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 480/60i when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 576/50i Audio recording playback AVCHD mode Compression formats Recording/Playback: PS/PH Mode Dolby Digital/2 ch, linear PCM switch PM/HA/HE mode Dolby Digital/2 ch Sampling ...: 600 Ω, 316 mV Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2) SDI OUT 2 ch (linear PCM) HDMI OUT (AVCHD mode only) 2 ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital) Headphones 3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1 Speaker Round, 20 mm diameter 40
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... only 30 Time stamp function 31 Relay function 31 SIMUL REC 32 Backup recording (DV mode only 33 Variable frame rate (VFR) (AVCHD mode only 34 Adjusting the shutter speed 37 Using the dial 37 Setting the shutter 37 Setting the synchro scan 38 Setting the frame ...... 43 Using shooting settings (scene files)......... 44 Changing scene file settings 44 Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards 46 Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only 48 Uploading metadata [META DATA 49 Selecting the [USER CLIP NAME] recording method 49 Using the counter 50 Counter display 50 TC preset...
... only 30 Time stamp function 31 Relay function 31 SIMUL REC 32 Backup recording (DV mode only 33 Variable frame rate (VFR) (AVCHD mode only 34 Adjusting the shutter speed 37 Using the dial 37 Setting the shutter 37 Setting the synchro scan 38 Setting the frame ...... 43 Using shooting settings (scene files)......... 44 Changing scene file settings 44 Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards 46 Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only 48 Uploading metadata [META DATA 49 Selecting the [USER CLIP NAME] recording method 49 Using the counter 50 Counter display 50 TC preset...