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... high-quality LPCM recording, HD slow/quick-motion recording,*1 HD SDI output compatibility, and a switchable 59.94Hz/50Hz mode. H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e A V CCAM M e m o r y C a High-Quality, Full-HD Progressive/Slow-/Quick-Motion Recording*1 Professional Imaging with advanced functions like high-speed auto focus and a full complement of needs, from professional uses to the Panasonic AVCCAM lineup, the AG-AC160A and AG-AC130A Memory Card Camera Recorders offer a host of advanced functions. In addition, the AG-AC160A comes with High-Powered Zooming, High Sensitivity and Advanced...
... high-quality LPCM recording, HD slow/quick-motion recording,*1 HD SDI output compatibility, and a switchable 59.94Hz/50Hz mode. H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e A V CCAM M e m o r y C a High-Quality, Full-HD Progressive/Slow-/Quick-Motion Recording*1 Professional Imaging with advanced functions like high-speed auto focus and a full complement of needs, from professional uses to the Panasonic AVCCAM lineup, the AG-AC160A and AG-AC130A Memory Card Camera Recorders offer a host of advanced functions. In addition, the AG-AC160A comes with High-Powered Zooming, High Sensitivity and Advanced...
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...-quality sound. The maximum continuous recording time is a large-capacity data storage device. A Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is required for AVCCAM and records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. DV Recording Mode Supported Records SD video into a DV-format file* (AVI Type 2) for PH/HA mode recording. The DV-format file made by the AG-HMC80 Series is also compatible with multiple HD formats, such as HDV), this advanced video file format delivers superb image...
...-quality sound. The maximum continuous recording time is a large-capacity data storage device. A Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is required for AVCCAM and records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. DV Recording Mode Supported Records SD video into a DV-format file* (AVI Type 2) for PH/HA mode recording. The DV-format file made by the AG-HMC80 Series is also compatible with multiple HD formats, such as HDV), this advanced video file format delivers superb image...
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.... The terminal also supports Auto Rec to the internal highperformance stereo microphone, the AG-AC160A/AC130A come equipped with two-channel XLR audio input terminals with a next-generation HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for connection of a PC in both the Rec Start/Stop button and a lens zoom speed control (three speeds). The internal microphone, external microphone or line input can be selected for handheld shooting, enabling a comfortably wide view. *The photo is the rear side...
.... The terminal also supports Auto Rec to the internal highperformance stereo microphone, the AG-AC160A/AC130A come equipped with two-channel XLR audio input terminals with a next-generation HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for connection of a PC in both the Rec Start/Stop button and a lens zoom speed control (three speeds). The internal microphone, external microphone or line input can be selected for handheld shooting, enabling a comfortably wide view. *The photo is the rear side...
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... memory card. *This software can be played from an SDXC/ SDHC/SD Memory Card, BD (Blu-ray Disc™), or hard disk, and saved to DV files and output via a USB terminal. Speed depends on the web which was erased or formatted accidentally. If that it to an existing DV nonlinear editor for transmitting its DV compression stream output. *File transfers are only compatible with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note that occurs, use a video...
... memory card. *This software can be played from an SDXC/ SDHC/SD Memory Card, BD (Blu-ray Disc™), or hard disk, and saved to DV files and output via a USB terminal. Speed depends on the web which was erased or formatted accidentally. If that it to an existing DV nonlinear editor for transmitting its DV compression stream output. *File transfers are only compatible with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note that occurs, use a video...
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... Intelligent Controller (SICS) further raises reliability for recording and storage. AG-AC160A/AC130A Option Panasonic Professional SDHC Cards RP-SDB32GB1K/SDB16GB1K/SDB08GB1K These professional SD cards are ideal for recording with button-type battery, Microphone holder, Eye cup, Shoulder strap, CD-ROM *1: The frame rates in the setup menu are 60p, 60i, 30p, and 24p. *2: Only AG-AC160AEJ and AG-AC130AEJ include AC adaptor and Battery charger separately. Video/Audio Recording Specification (AVCHD) Recording Video...
... Intelligent Controller (SICS) further raises reliability for recording and storage. AG-AC160A/AC130A Option Panasonic Professional SDHC Cards RP-SDB32GB1K/SDB16GB1K/SDB08GB1K These professional SD cards are ideal for recording with button-type battery, Microphone holder, Eye cup, Shoulder strap, CD-ROM *1: The frame rates in the setup menu are 60p, 60i, 30p, and 24p. *2: Only AG-AC160AEJ and AG-AC130AEJ include AC adaptor and Battery charger separately. Video/Audio Recording Specification (AVCHD) Recording Video...
Operating Instructions Basic
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... the power cord plug from the AC receptacle. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the skin for long periods of the tripod. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. Due to the added weight of Remote Controller • Replace battery with same or specified type. To completely disconnect this first! For Battery Pack • Use specified charger. • Replace only with part No. For Battery of...
... the power cord plug from the AC receptacle. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the skin for long periods of the tripod. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. Due to the added weight of Remote Controller • Replace battery with same or specified type. To completely disconnect this first! For Battery Pack • Use specified charger. • Replace only with part No. For Battery of...
Operating Instructions Basic
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... Attaching the shoulder strap 25 Attaching/removing the lens hood 25 Attaching/removing the lens cap 25 Fitting the eye cup 26 The remote control 26 Inserting the battery 26 Remote control usable range 26 Turning the camera ON/OFF 27 Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode 27 Setup menu basic operations 28 Using the setup menu 28 Initializing the setup menu 29 Setting the calendar 30 Menu Setup menu structure 32 mode menu 32 Playback mode menu 34 Reference Specifications 35 9
... Attaching the shoulder strap 25 Attaching/removing the lens hood 25 Attaching/removing the lens cap 25 Fitting the eye cup 26 The remote control 26 Inserting the battery 26 Remote control usable range 26 Turning the camera ON/OFF 27 Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode 27 Setup menu basic operations 28 Using the setup menu 28 Initializing the setup menu 29 Setting the calendar 30 Menu Setup menu structure 32 mode menu 32 Playback mode menu 34 Reference Specifications 35 9
Operating Instructions Basic
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... 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 operations Useful playback functions Editing Connecting external devices Nonlinear editing How to handle data recorded on the memory card Dubbing Displays Screen displays Menu Setup menu list Reference Before calling for service Updating the firmware...
... 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 operations Useful playback functions Editing Connecting external devices Nonlinear editing How to handle data recorded on the memory card Dubbing Displays Screen displays Menu Setup menu list Reference Before calling for service Updating the firmware...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... shooting operations 10 Preparing for shooting 10 Shooting in Auto mode 11 Checking recorded images (REC CHECK).... 12 Memory card access lamp 12 Selecting a slot 12 Formatting memory cards 13 Memory card recording times 14 Removing memory cards 15 Protecting memory cards 15 Repairing memory cards 16 Using the zoom function 17 Digital zoom function 17 2 Shooting in manual mode 18 Switching to manual mode 18 Setting focus (manual focus 18 Using focus assist 19 Adjusting the iris 19 Adjusting the gain 20 Light intensity adjustment 20 Adjusting the white balance 20 Shooting...
... shooting operations 10 Preparing for shooting 10 Shooting in Auto mode 11 Checking recorded images (REC CHECK).... 12 Memory card access lamp 12 Selecting a slot 12 Formatting memory cards 13 Memory card recording times 14 Removing memory cards 15 Protecting memory cards 15 Repairing memory cards 16 Using the zoom function 17 Digital zoom function 17 2 Shooting in manual mode 18 Switching to manual mode 18 Setting focus (manual focus 18 Using focus assist 19 Adjusting the iris 19 Adjusting the gain 20 Light intensity adjustment 20 Adjusting the white balance 20 Shooting...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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...-by-frame playback 62 Adjusting volume 62 Viewing images on a television or another monitor 62 Checking the date and time of shooting........ 62 Editing Connecting external devices 63 Headphones 63 External microphone 63 Computer 64 Digital device 65 TV/Monitor 66 Nonlinear editing 68 How to handle data recorded on the memory card 69 AVCHD mode 69 In DV mode 69 Dubbing 70 Dubbing with Blu-ray Disc Recorder 70 Displays Screen displays 71 Normal displays 71 Main...
...-by-frame playback 62 Adjusting volume 62 Viewing images on a television or another monitor 62 Checking the date and time of shooting........ 62 Editing Connecting external devices 63 Headphones 63 External microphone 63 Computer 64 Digital device 65 TV/Monitor 66 Nonlinear editing 68 How to handle data recorded on the memory card 69 AVCHD mode 69 In DV mode 69 Dubbing 70 Dubbing with Blu-ray Disc Recorder 70 Displays Screen displays 71 Normal displays 71 Main...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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...; When recording is paused after a short recording, time may be required after pressing the button before writing to the memory card is completed. Removing the battery - To check current setting status, see "Checking and displaying shooting status" (Page 25). • The upper limit for the number of clips that can be recorded in AVCHD mode on the viewfinder or LCD monitor, remove the memory card and reinsert it. • Images shot from...
...; When recording is paused after a short recording, time may be required after pressing the button before writing to the memory card is completed. Removing the battery - To check current setting status, see "Checking and displaying shooting status" (Page 25). • The upper limit for the number of clips that can be recorded in AVCHD mode on the viewfinder or LCD monitor, remove the memory card and reinsert it. • Images shot from...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... memory card slot cover is opened during shooting, shooting stops. 2 AUTO MANU button button on the screen. When [FACE DETECT] is set in the [FACE FRAMING] item of items on the setup menu [AUTO SW] screen, focus, gain, iris, and white balance are large or near the center, and gray frames appear on again. If [PRIMARY] is set , [ ] appears on the handle POWER/MODE switch 1 3 Lock release button button 11 Shooting • While the focus assist function...
... memory card slot cover is opened during shooting, shooting stops. 2 AUTO MANU button button on the screen. When [FACE DETECT] is set in the [FACE FRAMING] item of items on the setup menu [AUTO SW] screen, focus, gain, iris, and white balance are large or near the center, and gray frames appear on again. If [PRIMARY] is set , [ ] appears on the handle POWER/MODE switch 1 3 Lock release button button 11 Shooting • While the focus assist function...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... LCD and viewfinder. * [SQUEEZE]: The camera image is recorded compressed in mode, the button is disabled. It is not output from the headphone terminal or the terminal. Select in the [ASPECT CONV] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. [SIDE CROP]: Recording is performed in 16:9 angular field. Crops the left and right edges. ••When set to [SIDE CROP], information displayed in the black...
... LCD and viewfinder. * [SQUEEZE]: The camera image is recorded compressed in mode, the button is disabled. It is not output from the headphone terminal or the terminal. Select in the [ASPECT CONV] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. [SIDE CROP]: Recording is performed in 16:9 angular field. Crops the left and right edges. ••When set to [SIDE CROP], information displayed in the black...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... playing back a recorded video, set the playback format to 1080/24P. • Even if the images have not met 24 frames when you to create short videos of scenes that has been set to stop recording, a one -second video. INTERVAL REC (AVCHD mode only) This function allows you stop recording (Time) Actual recording time PRE REC time 1 Set the [PREREC MODE] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to 15 sec ••The maximum shooting time is pressed. Example Recording Shooting...
... playing back a recorded video, set the playback format to 1080/24P. • Even if the images have not met 24 frames when you to create short videos of scenes that has been set to stop recording, a one -second video. INTERVAL REC (AVCHD mode only) This function allows you stop recording (Time) Actual recording time PRE REC time 1 Set the [PREREC MODE] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to 15 sec ••The maximum shooting time is pressed. Example Recording Shooting...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... slots, activating this function enables recording the same video to enter the SIMUL REC mode. In the media capacity display on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [ON] to both of the memory card in slot 1 will stop. SIMUL REC When memory cards are inserted in both the memory cards. Set the [SIMUL REC] item on the screen, the available recording time possible for recording. To resume the SIMUL REC, replace the memory card to a new memory card and press the button.
... slots, activating this function enables recording the same video to enter the SIMUL REC mode. In the media capacity display on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [ON] to both of the memory card in slot 1 will stop. SIMUL REC When memory cards are inserted in both the memory cards. Set the [SIMUL REC] item on the screen, the available recording time possible for recording. To resume the SIMUL REC, replace the memory card to a new memory card and press the button.
Operating Instructions Advanced
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.... Adjusting the audio recording level manually knob 1 Set the AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1 or CH2 switch to position. Check the audio level meter display on the environment. Adjust the audio signal recording level input through the built-in microphone and the AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals (XLR 3-pin) using the knob and the setting in the [AUDIO LIMITER CH1]/[AUDIO LIMITER CH2] item of the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen (Page 86) are disabled. • Before shooting, check the recording volume level. • When recording, the recording level of this camera...
.... Adjusting the audio recording level manually knob 1 Set the AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1 or CH2 switch to position. Check the audio level meter display on the environment. Adjust the audio signal recording level input through the built-in microphone and the AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals (XLR 3-pin) using the knob and the setting in the [AUDIO LIMITER CH1]/[AUDIO LIMITER CH2] item of the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen (Page 86) are disabled. • Before shooting, check the recording volume level. • When recording, the recording level of this camera...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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.... ••If this error is displayed during recording. Please replace it with the instructions displayed, or consult your dealer. ••Switch the power off and back on again, either change the memory card in the system. If the problem is not solved by switching the power off if the warning continues to repair clips now? S [SET DATE AND TIME] Set the date and time. T [THE...
.... ••If this error is displayed during recording. Please replace it with the instructions displayed, or consult your dealer. ••Switch the power off and back on again, either change the memory card in the system. If the problem is not solved by switching the power off if the warning continues to repair clips now? S [SET DATE AND TIME] Set the date and time. T [THE...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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....) [MASTER]: Sets the mode to master mode. [SLAVE]: Sets the mode to slave mode. Menu 87 A slight time error may occur when switching to mode if the frame rate is set to 24P. [REC RUN]: The time code is open. only) [TIME]: The time is advanced regardless of the operation mode. [TC/UB SETUP] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [TC MODE] Selects the correction mode of the internal time code when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded. [DF]: Uses the...
....) [MASTER]: Sets the mode to master mode. [SLAVE]: Sets the mode to slave mode. Menu 87 A slight time error may occur when switching to mode if the frame rate is set to 24P. [REC RUN]: The time code is open. only) [TIME]: The time is advanced regardless of the operation mode. [TC/UB SETUP] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [TC MODE] Selects the correction mode of the internal time code when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded. [DF]: Uses the...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... the memory card using the camera. Cannot perform non-linear ••Check the specifications of your television is in the mode. the time code display. P50 even when I input. is inherent to video - the television even though I press the play back content ••Make sure the camera is set to digital video technology. correct video input connector for shooting movies. Save the content onto other media and delete unnecessary data from the camera's speaker. Displays...
... the memory card using the camera. Cannot perform non-linear ••Check the specifications of your television is in the mode. the time code display. P50 even when I input. is inherent to video - the television even though I press the play back content ••Make sure the camera is set to digital video technology. correct video input connector for shooting movies. Save the content onto other media and delete unnecessary data from the camera's speaker. Displays...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... Black balance 22 Built-in microphone 37 C Charge Battery 13, 21 Built-in battery 47 Clip Deleting 57 Information 59 Metadata 44 Playback 50, 51, 61 Protecting 57 Repair 16, 58 Color bars 28 Computer 64 Connection Computer 64 External microphone 63 Headphones 63 TV/Monitor 66 Counter 46 D Diopter adjustment dial 5 Dubbing 70 DV mode 11, 27, 11 E Error displays 77 Eye cup 26 F Firmware 101 Focus 18 Focus...
... Black balance 22 Built-in microphone 37 C Charge Battery 13, 21 Built-in battery 47 Clip Deleting 57 Information 59 Metadata 44 Playback 50, 51, 61 Protecting 57 Repair 16, 58 Color bars 28 Computer 64 Connection Computer 64 External microphone 63 Headphones 63 TV/Monitor 66 Counter 46 D Diopter adjustment dial 5 Dubbing 70 DV mode 11, 27, 11 E Error displays 77 Eye cup 26 F Firmware 101 Focus 18 Focus...