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... VFR recording. *2: DV files are recorded onto an SD Memory Card. 1 *3: HD SDI and HDMI output 1080/59.94i or 50i images. With their operability. In addition, the AG-AC160A comes with advanced functions like high-speed auto focus and a full complement of an interchangeable... Sensitivity and Advanced Functions - The New AVCCAM 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. Playback in 1080/60p mode not possible. 720p VFR ...
... VFR recording. *2: DV files are recorded onto an SD Memory Card. 1 *3: HD SDI and HDMI output 1080/59.94i or 50i images. With their operability. In addition, the AG-AC160A comes with advanced functions like high-speed auto focus and a full complement of an interchangeable... Sensitivity and Advanced Functions - The New AVCCAM 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. Playback in 1080/60p mode not possible. 720p VFR ...
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...of the lens and signal processing circuit under standard shooting conditions. Image Sensor and Optimized Signal Processing Circuit The AG-AC160A/AC130A feature the same Ultra Luminance Technology (U.L.T.) 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS image sensor that is incorporated in 12 groups... the newest optical technologies available. Zooming from an interchangeable lens model for professional HD video production. type P2HD camera recorders. Broadcast-Grade Performance with Panasonic Optical Technology The high-performance zoom lens was developed specifically for broadcasting and other...
...of the lens and signal processing circuit under standard shooting conditions. Image Sensor and Optimized Signal Processing Circuit The AG-AC160A/AC130A feature the same Ultra Luminance Technology (U.L.T.) 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS image sensor that is incorporated in 12 groups... the newest optical technologies available. Zooming from an interchangeable lens model for professional HD video production. type P2HD camera recorders. Broadcast-Grade Performance with Panasonic Optical Technology The high-performance zoom lens was developed specifically for broadcasting and other...
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... white function. CINE-LIKE V: The Cine-Like mode shifted to flatten out a high contrast scene. Other Camera Image Settings • Matrix setting including a Cine-Like mode. • Adjustable H detail level, V....9K. 4 High-Quality Image Processing and Image Quality Settings for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-AC160A/AC130A with advanced gamma functions that handles image rendering processes such as gamma and ... 0, +3, +6, +9,+12,+15 and +18 dB. HD NORM mode CINE-LIKE D mode AG-AC160A/AC130A Gamma Modes HD NORM: Suitable for SD. SD NORM: Normal setting for standard...
... white function. CINE-LIKE V: The Cine-Like mode shifted to flatten out a high contrast scene. Other Camera Image Settings • Matrix setting including a Cine-Like mode. • Adjustable H detail level, V....9K. 4 High-Quality Image Processing and Image Quality Settings for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-AC160A/AC130A with advanced gamma functions that handles image rendering processes such as gamma and ... 0, +3, +6, +9,+12,+15 and +18 dB. HD NORM mode CINE-LIKE D mode AG-AC160A/AC130A Gamma Modes HD NORM: Suitable for SD. SD NORM: Normal setting for standard...
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...Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.) Recording Format supported by AG-AC160A/AC130A Recording Mode supported by the AG-HMC80 Series is not fully compatible with multiple HD formats, such as HDV), this advanced video file format delivers superb image quality and low data rates. Use the same model of camera... 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. This cannot be extended even by using the relay function. *2: Simultaneous recording cannot...
...Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.) Recording Format supported by AG-AC160A/AC130A Recording Mode supported by the AG-HMC80 Series is not fully compatible with multiple HD formats, such as HDV), this advanced video file format delivers superb image quality and low data rates. Use the same model of camera... 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. This cannot be extended even by using the relay function. *2: Simultaneous recording cannot...
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...moving clouds, etc. SMPTE Time-Code Recording and Synchro Function The built-in film cameras. like car chases or crashes, or to match precisely. 6 The AG-AC160A's VFR function* supports Full-HD (1920 x 1080) progressive mode. *AG-AC130A does not support VFR function. The VFR function can record at 24 fps... example, when a scene is shot at 12 fps and played at PH mode only. Full-HD (1080p) VFR Recording* AG-AC160A The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam, which is widely used in SMPTE time-code generator lets you select the Drop Frame/Non...
...moving clouds, etc. SMPTE Time-Code Recording and Synchro Function The built-in film cameras. like car chases or crashes, or to match precisely. 6 The AG-AC160A's VFR function* supports Full-HD (1920 x 1080) progressive mode. *AG-AC130A does not support VFR function. The VFR function can record at 24 fps... example, when a scene is shot at 12 fps and played at PH mode only. Full-HD (1080p) VFR Recording* AG-AC160A The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam, which is widely used in SMPTE time-code generator lets you select the Drop Frame/Non...
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...Quality Audio In addition to -use level dials are compact and stylish. Low-Angle Shots and Interviews • The upper part of high-quality HD video and audio signals. The terminal also supports Auto Rec to 105%, in 5% steps. • Color bar: Outputs a color bar signal... camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor. • Zebra: Select any two levels from among 50% to enable backup recording in link with Rec Start/Stop when a Panasonic recorder equipped with a next-generation HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for connection of the AG-AC160A and the AG-...
...Quality Audio In addition to -use level dials are compact and stylish. Low-Angle Shots and Interviews • The upper part of high-quality HD video and audio signals. The terminal also supports Auto Rec to 105%, in 5% steps. • Color bar: Outputs a color bar signal... camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor. • Zebra: Select any two levels from among 50% to enable backup recording in link with Rec Start/Stop when a Panasonic recorder equipped with a next-generation HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for connection of the AG-AC160A and the AG-...
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...production. The AVCCAM series Enables a Speedy, Efficient Image Production. 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...the SDXC Memory Card •The SDXC Memory Card can play the disc with existing HD editing environments, AVCHD files can only be used for Apple Final Cut Pro 7 ... specifications of the Windows PC or Mac, the software used with AVCHD clips recorded with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note that it will not always be transferred at high speed by Mac OS X 10...
...production. The AVCCAM series Enables a Speedy, Efficient Image Production. 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...the SDXC Memory Card •The SDXC Memory Card can play the disc with existing HD editing environments, AVCHD files can only be used for Apple Final Cut Pro 7 ... specifications of the Windows PC or Mac, the software used with AVCHD clips recorded with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note that it will not always be transferred at high speed by Mac OS X 10...
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...Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. to water, impacts, magnets, X-rays and temperature, and support QR code prints. Video/Audio Recording Specification (AVCHD) Recording Video Signals: [59.94 Hz*1 mode of AG-AC160A and AG-AC130AP] •PS mode (AG-AC160A... PCM (digital 2 ch), Video Output SDI OUT: [AG-AC160A] BNC × 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, HD (AVCHD mode only) /SD switchable HDMI OUT (AVCHD ... 3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1 Speaker: Round, 20 mm diameter Other Input/Output Camera Remote: 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack ...
...Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. to water, impacts, magnets, X-rays and temperature, and support QR code prints. Video/Audio Recording Specification (AVCHD) Recording Video Signals: [59.94 Hz*1 mode of AG-AC160A and AG-AC130AP] •PS mode (AG-AC160A... PCM (digital 2 ch), Video Output SDI OUT: [AG-AC160A] BNC × 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, HD (AVCHD mode only) /SD switchable HDMI OUT (AVCHD ... 3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1 Speaker: Round, 20 mm diameter Other Input/Output Camera Remote: 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack ...
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...DV mode Speed class 6 or higher can be used when in PS mode. Video equipment/television/monitor DV tape equipment/memory card camera-recorder/computer, etc. USB2.0 connection cable * The AG-AC160AEJ cannot write to as "AVCHD mode" and "SD mode" is equipped with a 1/3, 2.2 mega pixel 3MOS sensor and ...used 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. In addition, it is a hand-held camera-recorder that supports commercial HD mode (AVCHD)/SD mode (DV) recording that can ...
...DV mode Speed class 6 or higher can be used when in PS mode. Video equipment/television/monitor DV tape equipment/memory card camera-recorder/computer, etc. USB2.0 connection cable * The AG-AC160AEJ cannot write to as "AVCHD mode" and "SD mode" is equipped with a 1/3, 2.2 mega pixel 3MOS sensor and ...used 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. In addition, it is a hand-held camera-recorder that supports commercial HD mode (AVCHD)/SD mode (DV) recording that can ...
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... 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. ... the position while pressing the lock release button. The mode lamp lights up in red and the camera goes to recording standby status ( mode). ••If the POWER/MODE switch is turned up... to the position, the mode lamp will light up in green and the camera goes to mode. (Page 54 of Vol.2) ••Every time the switch is displayed, turn ...
... 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. ... the position while pressing the lock release button. The mode lamp lights up in red and the camera goes to recording standby status ( mode). ••If the POWER/MODE switch is turned up... to the position, the mode lamp will light up in green and the camera goes to mode. (Page 54 of Vol.2) ••Every time the switch is displayed, turn ...
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Preparation Menu Setup menu structure mode menu CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE (Page 83 of Vol.2) SW MODE (Page 86 of Vol.2) FUNCTION KNOB LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN SUPER GAIN ATW MF... COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL DRS DRS EFFECT GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL CARD READ CARD WRITE NAME EDIT HD/SD MODE REC FORMAT ASPECT CONV*1 PREREC MODE SIMUL REC RELAY REC INTERVAL REC*2 TIME STAMP PS/PH AUDIO MODE*2 AUDIO LIMITER CH1 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
Preparation Menu Setup menu structure mode menu CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE (Page 83 of Vol.2) SW MODE (Page 86 of Vol.2) FUNCTION KNOB LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN SUPER GAIN ATW MF... COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL DRS DRS EFFECT GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL CARD READ CARD WRITE NAME EDIT HD/SD MODE REC FORMAT ASPECT CONV*1 PREREC MODE SIMUL REC RELAY REC INTERVAL REC*2 TIME STAMP PS/PH AUDIO MODE*2 AUDIO LIMITER CH1 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
Operating Instructions Advanced
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...; When you switch to AVCHD mode, indicator lights in blue. • When you switch to DV mode, indicator is turned off the power of the camera • The [FACE DETECT] function can be displayed on the screen. 3 Press the button to start shooting. • Press the button again to ...high-priority orange frames are adjusted automatically. O Switching AVCHD mode/DV mode 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 Press the button. 3 Select [AVCHD] or [DV] in the [HD/SD MODE] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. 4 If the message [TURN POWER OFF] is ...
...; When you switch to AVCHD mode, indicator lights in blue. • When you switch to DV mode, indicator is turned off the power of the camera • The [FACE DETECT] function can be displayed on the screen. 3 Press the button to start shooting. • Press the button again to ...high-priority orange frames are adjusted automatically. O Switching AVCHD mode/DV mode 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 Press the button. 3 Select [AVCHD] or [DV] in the [HD/SD MODE] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. 4 If the message [TURN POWER OFF] is ...
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... this function only when using an IEEE1394 cable (optional) and perform 1394 AVC transfer. (Only in DV mode) ••Set the camera to the camera using a supported external device. Digital device BNC cable (optional) 69 Digital device 6-pin IEEE1394 cable (optional) ••When connecting and...shielded IEEE1394 cable. AUTO REC function You can output the information on start/stop of the recording via the SDI (HD) output when recording with the camera starts/stops, and control an external device. ••You can connect a digital device to the mode.
... this function only when using an IEEE1394 cable (optional) and perform 1394 AVC transfer. (Only in DV mode) ••Set the camera to the camera using a supported external device. Digital device BNC cable (optional) 69 Digital device 6-pin IEEE1394 cable (optional) ••When connecting and...shielded IEEE1394 cable. AUTO REC function You can output the information on start/stop of the recording via the SDI (HD) output when recording with the camera starts/stops, and control an external device. ••You can connect a digital device to the mode.
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...scene files (all scenes from to ) on the memory card of Slot 1. [SLOT2]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from Panasonic AG-DVX100 series. [HIGH]: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in the... during shooting. [NORM1]: Suitable for shooting in low- Menu Item Display mode Description of settings [GAMMA] Selects the gamma curve. [HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. [LOW]: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a gentle incline in low-brightness curve.
...scene files (all scenes from to ) on the memory card of Slot 1. [SLOT2]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from Panasonic AG-DVX100 series. [HIGH]: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in the... during shooting. [NORM1]: Suitable for shooting in low- Menu Item Display mode Description of settings [GAMMA] Selects the gamma curve. [HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. [LOW]: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a gentle incline in low-brightness curve.
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...]: [OFF]: Enables the relay recording. Adds black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. [SQUEEZE]: Records with horizontal compression of settings [HD/SD MODE] Switches the mode AVCHD/DV. [AVCHD], [DV] ••If the [TURN POWER OFF] message is not performed. Menu 89 ...Recording stops when the selected memory card has no remaining space, recording continues on another memory card slot. Switching the camera ON/OFF switches the mode. [REC FORMAT] AVCHD mode Selects the recording format. (Page 14) ••[PH 1080/24P...
...]: [OFF]: Enables the relay recording. Adds black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. [SQUEEZE]: Records with horizontal compression of settings [HD/SD MODE] Switches the mode AVCHD/DV. [AVCHD], [DV] ••If the [TURN POWER OFF] message is not performed. Menu 89 ...Recording stops when the selected memory card has no remaining space, recording continues on another memory card slot. Switching the camera ON/OFF switches the mode. [REC FORMAT] AVCHD mode Selects the recording format. (Page 14) ••[PH 1080/24P...