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    for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 6 of vol.1. Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-AC130AP 2 Volume Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For instructions on
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    camera ON/OFF Setup menu basic operations Setting the calendar Menu Setup menu structure Reference Specifications Volume 17 2 Shooting in manual mode 18 Switching to manual mode 18 Setting focus (manual focus 18 Using focus 27 Using USER buttons 27 Backlight compensation 27 Color bars 28
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    39 Adjusting the audio recording level manually.... 39 Using shooting settings (scene only 44 Uploading metadata [META DATA 45 Selecting the [USER CLIP NAME] recording method 45 Using the counter 46 clip 61 Frame-by-frame playback 62 Adjusting volume 62 Viewing images on a television or
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    OUT SETUP] screen 88 [DISPLAY SETUP] screen 89 [CARD FUNCTIONS] screen 92 [USER FILE] screen 92 [META DATA] screen (AVCHD mode only).... 93 [OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 96 [OPERATION] screen 96 Reference Before calling for service 97 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit 101 Cleaning
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    differ from those on a TV monitor. Check final images with a TV monitor. Using the viewfinder 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera (Page 27 of Vol.1), and check that images appear in the viewfinder. 2 Position the screen of the viewfinder where it is easiest to see. The viewfinder can be
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    /MODE switch of the camera . (Page 27 of Vol.1) 2 Open the LCD monitor. The monitor opens to an angle of 90°. The camera may be damaged by . ••Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD monitor. This can damage the camera. button Press the button again to return to the
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    ••Operations may be performed with buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Remote control" (Page 21 of Vol.1). 3 Viewfinder adjustments Select [YES] in the [EVF SET] item on the setup menu [DISPLAY SETUP] screen. 5 Adjust the selected item by tilting
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    off. • It can also be switched with the [LCD BACKLIGHT] item on the setup menu [DISPLAY SETUP] screen. (Page 91) • If the power of the camera is switched off, it will appear in normal display when next switched on. • Screen displays other than images are also flipped. When screen display is
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    the [TALLY LAMP] item of the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen (Page 94) to any setting other than [OFF]. The tally lamp will flash when the camera is in any of the following circumstances. ••When a recording error has occurred (flashes 4 times per second) ••When the battery has run out (flashes 4 times
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    Preparing for shooting 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 27 of Vol.1) ••Make sure the mode lamp is lit. 2 Slide the flashing. You may damage the memory card or its contents, or cause the camera to fail to operate correctly. - Opening the door and removing the memory card
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    Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 27 of Vol.1) 2 Press the button. 3 Select [AVCHD] or [DV] in the [HD/SD MODE] item on the setup detection function can be used by assigning [FACE DETECT] to a USER button. This function automatically detects faces, focuses on them, and
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    Checking recorded images (REC CHECK) While shooting is paused, press the button to review the video and audio recorded three seconds immediately prior. After reviewing, the camera returns to the recording pause status. ••The REC CHECK images are also recorded when a device is connected
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    Formatting memory cards 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 27 of Vol.1) 2 Press the button. 3 Press the button to finish. ••When a memory card is formatted, all data including video images recorded on the memory card will be erased and cannot be restored. Save important data
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    recording times ••Recording times (approx.) when using Panasonic SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Recording mode AVCHD mode mode of the camera. ••The camera utilizes the VBR recording system. VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, a recording system where the bit rate automatically varies (volume of data per
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    time of a memory card may shorten when record and delete are repeated often over and over. In that case, format the memory card with the camera. When a memory card is formatted, all data recorded on the memory card is erased and cannot be restored. Save important data to your computer. ••Partition
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    be displayed and the camera will switch to the video with SIMUL REC, follow the instructions displayed on the repair verification screen and repair each of the memory cards. * AVCCAM Instructions (PDF file). The AVCCAM Restorer can also be downloaded from the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic
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    is in the position, do not perform zoom operation manually. It may result in damage. Zoom ring Digital zoom function The digital zoom function can be used by assigning [D.ZOOM] to a USER button. (Page 27 , 83) When the USER button to which [D.ZOOM] was assigned is pressed, the resolution
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    Shooting in manual mode Set the camera to manual mode to adjust the focus, iris, gain and white balance manually. Switching to manual mode Set the switch to the position to switch to manual mode. ([ ] display of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor disappears.) switch
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    knob. • When you press the USER button to which [D.ZOOM] was assigned while the the iris value. [MANUAL IRIS]: (manual iris) Manually adjusts lens aperture. 3 When manual iris is on, adjust F values when the lens aperture is open on this camera, [F1.6] is the wide angle side (W) end, and
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    switch 1 Use the switch, to switch to manual mode. (Page 18) 2 Use the switch to switch the gain. : Normally, put it in this position. (Factory setting is 0 dB) : Raises the gain of the camera image amp. (Factory setting is 6 dB) : Raises the gain of the
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    your dealer. Using preset values This is convenient when there is no time to adjust white balance. 1 Use the switch, to switch to manual mode. (Page 18) 2 Set the switch to . The current white balance value is displayed. • White balance values 3200 K and 5600 K are
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    Usually there is no need to adjust black balance, but adjustment is required in the following cases. ••When using the camera for the first time ••When using the camera after not using it for a long time ••When using in conditions where the surrounding temperature has changed greatly ••After changing
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    signal, the 30 frames/second image is converted to 60-fieldper-second interlace signal. This mode gives high quality video. When shooting in progressive mode, be careful about the followings. • We recommend that you set shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF). • When shooting in 24P mode
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    Using convenient shooting functions Low angle shooting When shooting at a low angle, it is convenient to use the button on the side of the handle. Release the switch and press the button to start shooting. ••When not using the button on the handle, lock it with the
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    area When you adjust iris and shutter speed in manual mode so that the zebra pattern disappears, you get and list of functions assigned to the USER buttons, etc. Release the button to This setting will be maintained even if the power of the camera is turned off by turning the POWER/ MODE switch
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    . ••A white frame is displayed. ••There is no change in the operation of the camera other than the display of the frame. 3 Press the knob again. ••The more returns the yellow frame to the white frame. 26 ••Switching AUTO/MANUAL for [FOCUS/IRIS] is normally carried out in the same way. ••
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    operation of the USER button function, it will return to the previous state. ••When tracking a moving subject or there is a lot of camera shake, stabilization may subject from becoming dark. Press the USER button again to release backlight compensation. (In the manual iris mode, the iris status is
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    terminal. It is not output from speakers. ••You can set test tone output with the [TEST TONE] item on the [AV OUT SETUP] screen. ••Press * [SQUEEZE]: The camera image is recorded compressed in the horizontal direction. When recorded images are played on a wide screen supported TV monitor, they are
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    volume AUDIO MON/ADV Index recording (AVCHD mode only) This is a function that adds indexes to image points in a clip while shooting or playing back. When the USER to a computer using a USB cable - When powering off the camera - When opening the memory card slot cover ••When in SIMUL REC mode the
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    has been set, and 24 frames form a one-second video. You can specify the interval in mode with the [INTERVAL REC] item in the focus settings may not be adjusted automatically. In such cases, make adjustments manually. • When INTERVAL REC is enabled, set the following recording format.
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    from a numerical value to an English name display. ••[ R ] display itself will not be recorded to the video. ••The size and position of date and time displays overlapping when clips with timestamps recorded are played with this camera, set the [DATE/TIME] item on the [DISPLAY SETUP] screen to
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    Clip A Standby Clip B Standby Clip C Start recording (normal recording) If you press the button without replacing the memory card in Slot 1, video will be recorded normally on the memory card in Slot 2 (the memory card with remaining memory). • If the remaining capacity of the memory
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    Shooting Backup recording (DV mode only) The video recorded with this camera can be saved and automatically backed up in an external device connected using the terminal on the camera. Set the control method of the external device in the [DV CONTROL] and [DV CMD SEL] items of the setting
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    as fluorescent lamps, horizontal bands may appear on the screen. Adjusting the shutter speed may improve this condition. • A subject that quickly crosses the camera may appear distorted when shot. This is due to the signal reading system of the pickup devices (MOS sensor), and is not a defect. • At
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    Shooting Setting the synchro scan 1 Press the button and select [DIAL SHUTTER]. 2 Turn the dial and set the synchro scan. 3 Press the button and select [DIAL SYNCHRO SCAN]. 4 Turn the dial. ••The [SYNCHRO SCAN] shutter speed can be set. ••The shutter speed
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    Synchro scan The synchro scan shutter speed used when the shooting screens such as a television screen or computer monitor is set using the dial (Page 34), or the [SYNCHRO SCAN] item on the setup menu [SCENE FILE] screen. (Page 79) ••Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency of the
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    Shooting Changing audio input When shooting, a maximum of two channels of audio can be recorded. Also, audio input to be recorded in each channel can be switched to builtin microphone, external microphone, or connected audio devices. AUDIO CH1 SELECT switch AUDIO CH2 SELECT switch Using the built-
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    , the battery duration will become shorter. ••When devices that do not support +48V power supply are connected, set the phantom microphone to . If set to , the connected devices might be damaged. ••When using the AG-MC200G (optional), set the [MIC GAIN1] or [MIC GAIN2] item of the [
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    zooming quickly, depending on the environment. Adjusting the audio recording level manually knob 1 Set the AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1 the recording volume level. • When recording, the recording level of this camera is set approximately 8 dB higher than Panasonic shoulder camera-recorders for
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    on the [RECORDING SETUP] screen. See page 85.) Example: Change the name of the scene file 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 27 of Vol.1) 2 Turn the dial to select a scene file to change. 3 Select the setup menu [SCENE FILE] screen. ••Menu operation (Page 28 of
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    6 When the following screen is displayed, use the OPERATION lever to set a six-character file name. Perform this using the same method as setting user information (Page 49). ••Characters that can be set (Space), A-Z, 0-9 When setting the file name, press the button to clear the
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    lever. For other settings, select the [USER FILE] screen. (Page 92) ••Menu operation (Page 28 of Vol.1) ••Operations may be performed with buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Remote control" (Page 21 of Vol.1). 3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the
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    Shooting 5 Press the button to release menu mode. To read files 1) Select [CARD READ] in step 2 and push the OPERATION lever. 2) Select the file number, and push the OPERATION lever. 3) Select [YES] on the confirmation screen. "FILE 1 (file name) READ COMPLETED" is displayed when reading is
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    the clip. [CLIP PROPERTY / USER CLIP NAME]: This indicates the name of the clip that the user has set.*1 [CLIP PROPERTY / VIDEO & AUDIO]: This indicates the [ of the equipment) and [MODEL NAME] (equipment model name: AG-AC130A for this camera). [CLIP PROPERTY / SHOOT]: This indicates the [SHOOTER] (
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    camera ••Displaying the metadata inside the camera 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to go into mode. 2 Press the button. Menu operation (Page 28 of Vol . The factory setting for this mode is [OFF]. [USER CLIP NAME]: The [USER CLIP NAME] recording method is selectable. For details, see
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    the frame digits are converted into 30 frames.) [UB 12 34 56 78] User information No display: Data is not displayed. • To reset the counter value from the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal ( terminal). ••Select the same recording format for the MASTER and SLAVE cameras, and set the [TCG] item on
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    method. Set the date and time after the battery fully charged. 1 Connect an AC adaptor to the camera. (Page 24 of Vol.1) ••Leave the POWER/MODE switch of the camera at . 2 Leave the camera for approximately four hours. ••The built-in battery is charged. ••Check the time code and menu operations
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    select the value. • You can reset the time code value to zero by pressing the button while setting the time code. This camera adjusts the time code value in accordance with the format and frame rate. For this reason, bear in mind that making a change in the format
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    ] can be selected with the [UB MODE] item on the setup menu [TC/UB SETUP] screen. Select [USER] to set user information in DV mode. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 27 of Vol.1) 2 Select the [UB PRESET] item on the setup menu [TC/UB SETUP] screen. ••Menu operation (Page
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    mode is enabled. ••Each time you turn the switch to the position, the mode and the mode switch. For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see STILL ADV DATE/ TIME SKIP PAUSE STILL ADV ZOOM STOP SKIP VOL MENU Fast forward < > Press during playback to scroll quickly (
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    Playback Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the mode has been established, the clips will be displayed on the LCD monitor
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    status of memory card. 4 Battery level display (Page 22 of Vol. 1) Displays remaining battery level. 5 Cursor (Orange frame) Time display (Page 56) Displays a time code at start of clip recording/ user information at start of clip recording/ shooting time/shooting date/shooting date and time
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    because the content is incompatible with this camera. [ ! ]: Incomplete clip When a shot mark is to be added. 2 Press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been allocated. to add shot marks to clips shot using a consumer camcorder model. Selecting the memory card slot for playback You
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    Set format for playback. 1 Press the button. Menu operation (Page 28 of Vol. 1) 2 Select the [PB FORMAT] item in the [PLAY SETUP] screen, and push the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen is restored when the camera is switched to mode. ••If the playback format does not conform to the
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    in step 2. ••If you turn OFF the power or switch to mode, the video position that was being played is canceled. (Playback will start from when playback is paused. 1 Press the button. Menu operation (Page 28 of Vol. 1) 2 Select the [SKIP MODE] item in the [PLAY SETUP] screen. 3 Select
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    more precisely. 1 Press the button. Menu operation (Page 28 of Vol. 1) 2 Select the [THUMBNAIL], and push the OPERATION lever (or tilt in ]: Select format of clip time display - [TC] (time code)/[UB] (user information)/[TIME] (shooting time)/[DATE] (shooting date)/ [DATE&TIME] (shooting
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    in AVCHD mode). 1 Press the button. Menu operation (Page 28 of Vol. 1) 2 Select the [OPERATION], and push the OPERATION lever (or tilt in the memory, this operation may take some time to complete, depending on the volume of clips to be deleted. • Deletion cannot be performed via the remote
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    to add indexes to clips shot using a consumer camcorder model. • It is not possible to adjust the volume during index playback. [CLIP PROTECT] (only in clip, the setting is canceled. • Repair defective clips with this camera before moving them to a computer. Defective clips cannot be repaired once
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    can be checked. 1 Press the button. Menu operation (Page 28 of Vol. 1) 2 Select [CARD FUNCTIONS], and push the OPERATION lever (or tilt in lever. [CARD FORMAT]: ••Insert a memory card to be formatted into the camera. ••When a memory card is formatted, all data (including clips shot in AVCHD
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    clip. [START TC]: Time code value at start of recording [START UB]: User information value at start of recording [DATE/TIME]: Date of recording and time screen is being displayed to display more detailed information, including video and audio formats, and information about the videographer, etc.
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    ) or < > (fast forward) direction (or press the button on the remote control). SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP Camera or remote control To return to normal playback, tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > direction (play) (or press the button on the remote
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    button on the remote control). Adjusting volume 1 The volume of audio output from the builtin speaker VOL Camera or remote control Viewing images on a television or another monitor You can view the images on a television if you connect the unit to a television or another monitor set using a video
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    jack (3.5 mm) ••Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G Microphone holder Microphone holder adaptor 12 mm AUDIO INPUT 1/2 terminal 6 mm ••When attaching an external microphone to the microphone
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    2.0 ••For details on conditions of the computer and other factors, see page 68. ••No USB2.0 connection cable is included with this camera. Use a commercial double-shielded USB2.0 connection cable (shielded for noise suppression). „„1394 AVC transfer/nonlinear editing You can connect a computer to
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    an IEEE1394 cable (optional) and perform 1394 AVC transfer. (Only in DV mode) ••Set the camera to the mode. Digital device 6-pin IEEE1394 cable (optional) ••When connecting and disconnecting an IEEE1394 cable, be sure to turn off the power of
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    . ••It is recommended that you use an HDMI cable manufactured by Panasonic. ••This camera is not compatible with VIERA Link. „„Limitations of image output ••Some displays, such as time code display and audio level meter display may not be visible on the videos output from the output terminal. 66
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    SQUEEZE*1 SIDE CROP LETTER BOX SQUEEZE Disabled Output terminal format HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT DV OUT 1080/60i 480/60i 720/60P 480/60i*2 60i 480/60i *1 Enabled only when output is performed with . *2 Video is not output from when HDMI connection is in use. Output when HDMI
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    the camera and computer. 1 Insert a memory card into the camera, and turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 27 of Vol.1) 2 Connect the camera to camera to a computer, take care to ensure that files are not accidentally overwritten. ••For more details, refer to the operating instructions
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    video AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from the following website. (Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 or Mac OS X10.4 or later /Mac OS 10.5/Mac OS 10.6) http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ „„Concerning the handling of the camera's metadata The metadata supported by the camera
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    perform dubbing onto a Blu-ray Disc, read the operating instructions of the Blu-ray Disc Recorder. ••When dubbing of videos shot with the camera is performed on a Blu-ray Disc (BD-RE, BD-R), HDD, or DVD, metadata information supported by the camera will be lost. In order to perform dubbing including
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    displayed in mode. [TC]: Time code value When a time code value has not been correctly read from the memory card, [TC *] is displayed. [UB]: User information value When a user information value has not been correctly read from the memory card, [UB *] is displayed. 71
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    in auto mode that allows [FACE DETECT] function Displayed when you switch the switch to . [ ]: When shooting in manual mode that allows [FACE DETECT] function (when setting auto focus or auto iris) 8 Operation status display [ ] (Red): Shooting [ ] (Green): Shooting paused
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    mode only) [ ]: An indication appears to show that audio is not recorded. 19 Remaining battery charge display When using Panasonic batteries compatible with this camera, the remaining battery charge is displayed in minutes. Some time passes until displayed. ••As the remaining battery charge
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    [MF ASSIST] item on the setup menu [SW MODE] screen is set to [ON], [MA] appears in the manual focus mode. When the macro control is set, [AF], [MF], or [MA] is displayed in black & white displays high-frequency component volumes for videos. White bar: focus bar display Green line: peak display 74
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    AWB error message ([LOW LIGHT]/ [LEVEL OVER]) (Page 21) ••The functions assigned to the USER buttons while you hold down the button. 30 Time stamp display Displayed when the button, the sound volume output from the builtin speaker and headphone jack is displayed. 75
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    the memory card several times, check the contents of the memory card on a computer, and erase all the data. 3) Format the memory card with the camera. (Page 13) If the data on the memory card cannot be either read or erased on a computer, the memory card may be damaged. Use another
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    RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.] This memory card cannot be used for video recording. [ camera or the memory card. If the problem is not solved by switching the power off and back on again, either change the memory card in accordance with the instructions the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. (Page 16
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    Selecting the display items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the button or by setting the [OTHER DISPLAY] item (Page 91) on the setup menu [DISPLAY SETUP] screen. Displays 1 Time code display 2 Media capacity display 3 Recording mode
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    using the dial, to the factory settings. Returns to the previous screen. Selects the synchro scan display setting. [deg.]: Sets to angle display. [sec]: Sets to speed display. Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc
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    ] 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. The contrast sharpens. [SD NORM]: This is the normal video setting carried over from Panasonic AG
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    Item Display mode Description of settings [KNEE] To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through the image pickup device. [AUTO]: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals. [LOW]: Low setting
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    [15dB], [18dB] [SUPER GAIN] Selects the super gain value assigned to the USER button. [24dB], [30dB] [ATW] Assigns [ATW] (Auto Tracking White) switch [MF ASSIST] Activates automatic final focus when in manual focus mode. [ON]: Activates automatic final
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    - When switched to mode - When changing the recording format - When connecting to a computer using a USB cable - When powering off the camera - When opening the memory card slot cover [BACKLIGHT]: Auto iris control for the backlight compensation [SPOTLIGHT]: Switches auto iris control ON
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    the button is reflected in the setting of the [LCD BACKLIGHT] item on the [DISPLAY SETUP] screen. Frames the faces detected during operation of the [FACE DETECT] function with the USER button. The maximum number of detected frames is 15, and faces bigger and closer to the center of
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    Display mode Description of settings [HD/SD MODE] Switches the mode AVCHD/DV. [AVCHD], [DV] ••If the [TURN POWER OFF] message is displayed, switch the camera OFF and then ON again. Switching the camera ON/OFF switches the mode. [REC FORMAT] „„AVCHD mode Selects the recording
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    set, and in the AVCHD mode 24 frames form a one-second video. [OFF], [1SECOND], [10SECONDS], [30SECONDS], [1MINUTE], [2MINUTES] When ••The maximum shooting time is 168 hours. ••Audio recording is disabled. Enables a function to superimpose [DATE]/[TIME] information over the shot images.
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    . If any other value is set, the recorded time code will mismatch. [YES] [NO] [UB MODE] Sets the content to be recorded as the user information. (DV mode [USER]: Records the user information. only) [TIME]: The time is recorded. [DATE]: The date and time are recorded. [TCG]: Records
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    2 when BARS setting is ON. [LEVEL1]: Outputs the 1 kHz test tone. [LEVEL2]: Test tone is output at lower volume than LEVEL1. [OFF]: Does not output the test tone. Sets the setup level of video signals. [0%]: terminal output and recording setup levels will both be
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    marker used for displaying the luminance level to [ON]/ [OFF]. Select [ON] to display the marker by pressing the button. [ON], [OFF] Sets [SAFETY ZONE]. „„AVCHD mode [90%]: 90% display at 16:9 [4:3]: 100% display at 4:3 [14:9]: 100% display at 14:9 (the size between 16:9 and
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    information displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor together with the signals. [ON], [OFF] ••The external outputs , include items that are not displayed. Sets whether to display the date and time on the viewfinder or LCD monitor and whether to output
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    shooting. Select [MIRROR] to flip the left and right side of the LCD monitor image during self-portrait shooting. [NORMAL], [MIRROR] [EVF MODE] Switches the screen display of images. [AUTO]: If you open the LCD monitor, images on the viewfinder disappear. [ON]: Images are always
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    displayed using the button. is the factory default mode. [USER FILE] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [CARD READ] Reads the user files saved on the memory card. [SLOT1]: Reads user files from the memory card inserted in slot 1. [SLOT2]: Reads
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    on a memory card as it is (AVCHD loaded into the camera. mode only) [ON]: Records simultaneously. [OFF]: Does not record simultaneously. [USER CLIP NAME] Sets [USER CLIP NAME] recording method. (AVCHD [TYPE1]: mode only) The user clip name is the same as the [CLIP NAME] if no
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    Yangong Mumbai Kabul Tehran [LANGUAGE] Sets the Menu language. [English], [Español], [Français] [SYSTEM INFO] Displays the version of the system in this camera. [MENU INIT] Returns the menu settings (scene files and user files) to factory default settings
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    720/60P(30P)], [720/24P] ••The [REC FORMAT] setting in the mode prior to migrating to the PB mode becomes the default value of the [PB ON] is selected, supported clips are played repeatedly. [ON] [OFF] When [ON] is selected, playback resumes from the video position where clip
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    [OFF]: Does not display indicator. Selects the information to be displayed in the time display area of the clips. [TC]: Time code [UB]: User information [TIME]: Shooting time [DATE]: Shooting date [DATE&TIME]: Shooting date and time Selects display order for [DATE] or [DATE&TIME] of the
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    charged, the battery may have reached the end of its service life. Page 21 of Vol.1 The battery cannot be charged. ••A DC cord may be MODE switch is . Page 27 of Vol.1 Cannot focus automatically. ••Make sure the camera is in manual focus mode. You can focus P18 automatically when
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    the television even though I input. have connected the camera- Read the instructions of your television carefully and select the recorder correctly. correct video input connector for the camera. Cannot hear any sound ••You may have turned down the camera's volume control too far. P62 from the
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    media. The memory card cannot be ••There could be a fault with the camera or with the memory card. - used even after formatting. Please consult are using. For details, please refer to the device's own operating instructions. Page 11 of Vol.1 Image burn-in occurs in the ••If the same image or
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    The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. In the AVCHD mode, video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession under circumstances such as those detailed as follows. „„Mixture of different recording formats
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    Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit To check the latest information on the firmware and update methods, refer to the following support page on the Panasonic website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 101 Reference
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    constant temperature. Recommended temperature range: 15°C - 25°C Recommended relative humidity: 40% - 60% Camera-recorder ••Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep the dust off. Battery ••The service life of the battery will be shortened when exposed to extreme temperatures. ••Storing the
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    Recording format list Recording mode PH AVCHD PM HA HE DV 1080/60i 720/60P 720/60P 1080/60i 1080/60i 480/60i 60i 1080/60i 720/60P 720/60P 1080/60i 1080/60i 480/60i Frame rate 30P 1080/30P (over 60i) 720/30P (over 60P) - - - 480/30P (over 60i) 24P 1080/24P (Native recording) 720/24P (Native
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    volume Monitor volume while shooting 29 Playback volume 62 Recording level of audio signals 39 ATW 22 AUDIO INPUT 1/ 2 terminal (XLR 3-pin 38 Audio pin cable 66 Auto mode 11 Auto Tracking White 22 AVCCAM 80 H HDMI cable 66 HD mode 27, 11 I IEEE1394 24 M Manual focus 18 Manual mode 18
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    27 User information 49 V Video pin cable 66 Viewfinder 5 W Warning 76 Wave form monitor function 28 White balance 20 Z Zebra patterns 25 ZOOM 17 Bold/italic numbers in the style of (00) are a Volume 1 page numbers. Numbers in the style of (00) are Volume 2 page numbers. 105 Reference
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This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 6 of vol.1.
Model No.
AG-AC130AP
M0412SI0 -YI
VQT4K21A (E)
ENGLISH
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
Volume
2
Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced
operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-
Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.1 (printed documents)
contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
Vol.2