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... recording. Playback in 1080/60p mode not possible. 720p VFR not supported. The newly developed 22x zoom lens has a field of view that approaches that of an interchangeable lens, together with the operability required for professional use, with features like a PS mode for 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. The AG-AC160A and AG-AC130A...
... recording. Playback in 1080/60p mode not possible. 720p VFR not supported. The newly developed 22x zoom lens has a field of view that approaches that of an interchangeable lens, together with the operability required for professional use, with features like a PS mode for 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. The AG-AC160A and AG-AC130A...
Brochure
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... data storage device. Other modes and the AG-AC130A employ Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording. 59.94Hz/50Hz Switchable AG-AC160A The AG-AC160A lets you ingest files to support video production systems used can also use the AVCHD recording format and also support the high-image-quality PH mode. DV Recording Mode Supported Records SD video into a DV-format file* (AVI Type 2) for High Image and Sound Quality High-Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode The AG-AC160A/AC130A use SDHC and SD Memory Cards. Recording Time*2 PS Mode...
... data storage device. Other modes and the AG-AC130A employ Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording. 59.94Hz/50Hz Switchable AG-AC160A The AG-AC160A lets you ingest files to support video production systems used can also use the AVCHD recording format and also support the high-image-quality PH mode. DV Recording Mode Supported Records SD video into a DV-format file* (AVI Type 2) for High Image and Sound Quality High-Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode The AG-AC160A/AC130A use SDHC and SD Memory Cards. Recording Time*2 PS Mode...
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.../Stop when a Panasonic recorder equipped with the high-powered zoom lens, the integrated camera and recorder sections are compact and stylish. 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 each channel. Embedded audio is convenient when shooting self-contained interviews. XLR Input for outputting...
.../Stop when a Panasonic recorder equipped with the high-powered zoom lens, the integrated camera and recorder sections are compact and stylish. 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 each channel. Embedded audio is convenient when shooting self-contained interviews. XLR Input for outputting...
Brochure
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... be used in video data recorded on a Mac. *AVCCAM Importer supports the AVCHD files produced by Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). *3: Mac version doesn't support SDXC memory card. *4: Do not insert a disc [DVD (AVCHD)] into such a device, the disc may require conversion to use motion images in the User's Manual, or check the information provided by using this software. *This software targets recorded data that are not supported by AVCCAM products only. UHS-Ⅰcompatible memory cards can be used with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note...
... be used in video data recorded on a Mac. *AVCCAM Importer supports the AVCHD files produced by Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). *3: Mac version doesn't support SDXC memory card. *4: Do not insert a disc [DVD (AVCHD)] into such a device, the disc may require conversion to use motion images in the User's Manual, or check the information provided by using this software. *This software targets recorded data that are not supported by AVCCAM products only. UHS-Ⅰcompatible memory cards can be used with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera. *Note...
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... PM/HE mode, and memory cards above Class 2 is possible using Card Checker software (free download) and the Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. 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 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB SDHC memory card (FAT32 format supported) 4 GB...
... PM/HE mode, and memory cards above Class 2 is possible using Card Checker software (free download) and the Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. 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 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB SDHC memory card (FAT32 format supported) 4 GB...
Operating Instructions Basic
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...power supply cord shall remain readily operable. The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit in a bookcase, built-in direct contact with part No. For Battery of Remote Controller • Replace battery...lightning flash with same or specified type. WARNING: Always keep this state. 2 For Battery Pack • Use specified charger. • Replace only with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to heat up, and you may be easily accessible....
...power supply cord shall remain readily operable. The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit in a bookcase, built-in direct contact with part No. For Battery of Remote Controller • Replace battery...lightning flash with same or specified type. WARNING: Always keep this state. 2 For Battery Pack • Use specified charger. • Replace only with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to heat up, and you may be easily accessible....
Operating Instructions Basic
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... cords used in this plug. ONLY This appliance is supplied with 2 types of mains cable is fitted in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY FOR U.K. A 13 amp fuse is not suitable. How to BS1362. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed or that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to replace...
... cords used in this plug. ONLY This appliance is supplied with 2 types of mains cable is fitted in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY FOR U.K. A 13 amp fuse is not suitable. How to BS1362. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed or that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to replace...
Operating Instructions Basic
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... the shoulder strap 28 Attaching/removing the lens hood 28 Attaching/removing the lens cap 28 Fitting 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 menu structure 35 mode menu 35 Playback mode menu 37 Reference Specifications 38 12
... the shoulder strap 28 Attaching/removing the lens hood 28 Attaching/removing the lens cap 28 Fitting 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 menu structure 35 mode menu 35 Playback mode menu 37 Reference Specifications 38 12
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 Shooting in manual mode 18 Switching to manual mode 18 Setting focus (manual focus 18 Using focus assist 18 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 Shooting in manual mode 18 Switching to manual mode 18 Setting focus (manual focus 18 Using focus assist 18 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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... 40 Changing audio input 41 Using the built-in microphone 41 Using an external microphone and audio devices 42 Adjusting the audio recording level automatically 43 Adjusting the audio recording level manually... 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 mode 50 Charging the built-in battery/setting the time code...
... 40 Changing audio input 41 Using the built-in microphone 41 Using an external microphone and audio devices 42 Adjusting the audio recording level automatically 43 Adjusting the audio recording level manually... 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 mode 50 Charging the built-in battery/setting the time code...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... a memory card with this number may exceed 900 clips when shooting immediately after [PAUSE] is displayed in the operation status display (Page 76), press the button to the memory card is completed. Removing the battery - Insert from the terminal side straight forward as shown in the picture, until it . • Images shot from the memory card immediately after the memory card is inserted, therefore, after the POWER/MODE switch has been turned .) The...
... a memory card with this number may exceed 900 clips when shooting immediately after [PAUSE] is displayed in the operation status display (Page 76), press the button to the memory card is completed. Removing the battery - Insert from the terminal side straight forward as shown in the picture, until it . • Images shot from the memory card immediately after the memory card is inserted, therefore, after the POWER/MODE switch has been turned .) The...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. [SIDE CROP]: Recording is performed in mode, the button is operating, wave forms are convenient for adjusting the picture quality of television and external monitors. Wave form monitor function When in mode, press the button to display color bars, which are not displayed. 28 Color bars When in mode, press the button to display the wave forms of the images on the LCD monitor. When recorded images are played on a wide screen supported...
... the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. [SIDE CROP]: Recording is performed in mode, the button is operating, wave forms are convenient for adjusting the picture quality of television and external monitors. Wave form monitor function When in mode, press the button to display color bars, which are not displayed. 28 Color bars When in mode, press the button to display the wave forms of the images on the LCD monitor. When recorded images are played on a wide screen supported...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... recording format is set , the INTERVAL REC setting will be enabled. Using special functions for recording Pre-rec (PRE REC) Video and audio are recorded from three seconds prior to the time of the operation to mode - One frame is recorded in the setting menu [RECORD SETUP] screen. ••[1SECOND]/[10SECONDS]/[30SECONDS]/ [1MINUTE]/[2MINUTES]: Changes the INTERVAL REC setting. [OFF]: Does not set the INTERVAL REC. ••[ ] appears on lighting and shooting conditions, color and focus settings may not be adjusted...
... recording format is set , the INTERVAL REC setting will be enabled. Using special functions for recording Pre-rec (PRE REC) Video and audio are recorded from three seconds prior to the time of the operation to mode - One frame is recorded in the setting menu [RECORD SETUP] screen. ••[1SECOND]/[10SECONDS]/[30SECONDS]/ [1MINUTE]/[2MINUTES]: Changes the INTERVAL REC setting. [OFF]: Does not set the INTERVAL REC. ••[ ] appears on lighting and shooting conditions, color and focus settings may not be adjusted...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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...; After SIMUL REC, the REC CHECK function does not operate. • After SIMUL REC, the [LAST CLIP] function does not operate. • When switching to mode after SIMUL REC, the thumbnails of the memory cards in Slot 1 becomes full.) Memory card recording time Slot 1 Start recording End recording Start recording Clip A Standby Clip B Stop recording (No space left on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [ON] to a new memory card and press the button. Press the button again for recording. Slot...
...; After SIMUL REC, the REC CHECK function does not operate. • After SIMUL REC, the [LAST CLIP] function does not operate. • When switching to mode after SIMUL REC, the thumbnails of the memory cards in Slot 1 becomes full.) Memory card recording time Slot 1 Start recording End recording Start recording Clip A Standby Clip B Stop recording (No space left on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [ON] to a new memory card and press the button. Press the button again for recording. Slot...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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...of the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen (Page 90) are disabled. • Before shooting, check the recording volume level. • When recording, the recording level of this camera is set , the recording level adjustment using the knob and the setting in microphone and the AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals (XLR 3-pin) using knob. 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. Shooting • Audio input switching Switch setting Recording channel AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2...
...of the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen (Page 90) are disabled. • Before shooting, check the recording volume level. • When recording, the recording level of this camera is set , the recording level adjustment using the knob and the setting in microphone and the AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals (XLR 3-pin) using knob. 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. Shooting • Audio input switching Switch setting Recording channel AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... change the memory card in the camera or the memory card. If the problem is selected as when deleting a clip, the memory card may be formatted. Error displays The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in accordance with a new memory card. ••If this error is displayed when accessing the memory card, such as the TC mode setting. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.] This battery cannot be used. [THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.] This memory card cannot be used for...
... change the memory card in the camera or the memory card. If the problem is selected as when deleting a clip, the memory card may be formatted. Error displays The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in accordance with a new memory card. ••If this error is displayed when accessing the memory card, such as the TC mode setting. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.] This battery cannot be used. [THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.] This memory card cannot be used for...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... open. When the menu is closed, [EXT TC LINK] is the factory default 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 drop frame mode. [NDF]: Uses the non-drop frame mode. ••Automatically set to [NDF] when you set the recording frame rate of the recording format to be recorded...
... open. When the menu is closed, [EXT TC LINK] is the factory default 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 drop frame mode. [NDF]: Uses the non-drop frame mode. ••Automatically set to [NDF] when you set the recording frame rate of the recording format to be recorded...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... set to if the switch is in correctly. correct video input connector for shooting movies. Alternatively, P13 the format itself . ••The memory card may be incompatible with video recording. Page 14 of Vol.1 Recording stops by pressing the button . 102 If not, format the memory card using the camera. ••8 MB to digital video technology. Playback Cannot play Turn the POWER/MODE switch and confirm that the input selector on the memory card may not be recorded to video...
... set to if the switch is in correctly. correct video input connector for shooting movies. Alternatively, P13 the format itself . ••The memory card may be incompatible with video recording. Page 14 of Vol.1 Recording stops by pressing the button . 102 If not, format the memory card using the camera. ••8 MB to digital video technology. Playback Cannot play Turn the POWER/MODE switch and confirm that the input selector on the memory card may not be recorded to video...
Operating Instructions Advanced
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... a Volume 1 page numbers. Index A AC adaptor 16, 51 Adjusting the volume Monitor volume while shooting 29 Playback volume 66 Recording level of audio signals 43 ATW 22 AUDIO INPUT 1/ 2 terminal (XLR 3-pin 42 Audio pin cable 70 Auto mode 11 Auto Tracking White 22 AVCCAM Restorer 16 AVCHD Format 73 AVCHD mode 14, 30, 11 B Backlight 8 Backlight compensation 27 Black balance 22 BNC cable 70 Built-in microphone 41 C Charge Battery 16, 24 Built-in battery 51 Clip Deleting...
... a Volume 1 page numbers. Index A AC adaptor 16, 51 Adjusting the volume Monitor volume while shooting 29 Playback volume 66 Recording level of audio signals 43 ATW 22 AUDIO INPUT 1/ 2 terminal (XLR 3-pin 42 Audio pin cable 70 Auto mode 11 Auto Tracking White 22 AVCCAM Restorer 16 AVCHD Format 73 AVCHD mode 14, 30, 11 B Backlight 8 Backlight compensation 27 Black balance 22 BNC cable 70 Built-in microphone 41 C Charge Battery 16, 24 Built-in battery 51 Clip Deleting...
