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T his product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 9. Operating Instructions Vol.1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder 1 Volume Model No. AG-AC160AP AG-AC160AEJ AG-AC160AEN Note that Operating Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 2
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 3
AG-AC160AP Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: P anasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part , follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 4
openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) D o not install near any of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 5
For AG-AC160AEJ Only indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead For be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. How to replace the fuse 1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver. 2. Replace the - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 6
For AG-AC160AEJ Only indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead For be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. 2. Replace the fuse. Fuse WARNING: This equipment must be earthed To ensure safe operation, - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 7
C TYPE BF For AG-AC160AEJ/AG-AC160AEN Only EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. for analog video signals. • Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/ must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual. 3. Performance level The performance level - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 8
. Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico. To remove the battery Para remover For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer. 8 - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 9
the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use. AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs. Customers who register as - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 10
are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. ••"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ••The "DV" order to identify the terminals on the camera body, the supplied protective caps are not illustrated except in "Description of parts" (Pages 22, 23). Reference pages - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 11
equipment/memory card camera-recorder/computer, etc. HDMI cable (can only be used in AVCHD mode) Video pin cable Audio pin cable Data can be transferred for backup/dubbing/editing. IEEE1394 (DV) cable (can only be used in DV mode) Computer BNC Cable (SDI) AG-AC160A LOCK Memory card Saves - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 12
16 Before use Before using the camera 18 Accessories 20 Optional accessories 20 Description of parts Description of parts 21 Left side 21 Top and 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 - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 13
Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only) Using the counter Charging the built-in battery/ service Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit Cleaning Storage precautions Recording format list Index „„How to open the operating instruction manual PDF - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 14
user files and scene files and reading metadata (AVCHD only) Cannot be used. Can be used. Can be used. - Can be used. - Can be used. Can be used. -: No available Panasonic memory cards ••Please see our support operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ••This camera supports FAT12 - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 15
I) is speed standard for SD memory card. You can use a UHS-I memory card, which performs as an SD speed class 10 memory card on this camera. Reminders for handling ••Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the terminal on the back of the memory card - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 16
get into it. ••Doing so will cause damage to the camera and the memory card. (This may result in irreparable damage.) Keep the camera away from devices (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields. ••Using the camera on top of or near a television set may cause distortions - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 17
them to others. Users are responsible for form on the LCD monitor if you use the camera in locations of intensely varying temperatures. Wipe it Doing so may damage the internal parts. Protective caps for the terminals devices (MOS sensor), the following problems may occur. ••A subject that quickly - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 18
can be provided. Copyrights ••Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material that you recorded for any purpose other than used with this camera ••SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be used. See page 14 for details. Attaching the camera to a tripod ••The tripod hole supports 1/4-20UNC and - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 19
mode ••This camera supports the system formats 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz. In DV mode, contents in different system formats, recorded in 59.94 Hz and in 50 Hz can exist on the same memory card. ••When playing back memory cards recorded using the DV mode of the camera in Panasonic AG-HMC80 series - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 20
AG-AC160AEJ) (for AG-AC160AEJ) Shoulder strap (Page 28) For the U.K. For areas other than the U.K. AC adaptor (Battery charger)/ DC cord (for AG-AC160AP/AEN) AC power supply cables (for AG-AC160AP pieces) -- Operating Instructions (PDF) -- AVCCAM Restorer Software -- AVCCAM SD Card File - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 21
Before use of parts 67 8 9 10 OIS button (Page 27 of Vol.2) 9 LCD monitor (Page 6 of Vol.2) 10 USER button (Page 27 of Vol.2) 11 ND FILTER dial (Page 20 of Vol.2) 12 (Page 19 of Vol.2) 25 GAIN switch (Page 20 of Vol.2) 26 WHITE BAL switch (Page 20 of Vol.2) 27 FUNCTION knob (Page 26 of - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 22
Top and right side 12 7 89 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 1 VIDEO OUT (TC PRESET IN/OUT) terminal (Page 70 of Vol.2) 2 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 70 of Vol.2) 3 Mode lamp (Page 30) 4 POWER/MODE - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 23
Description of parts Front side and rear side 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 control sensor (rear) (Page 29) 12 Battery release button (Page 26) 13 Battery compartment (Page 26) 14 HD indicator (Page 30) 15 SLOT SEL button (Page 12 of Vol.2) 16 Protective caps Keep protective caps fitted over - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 24
note that the following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on this camera. •• button ••PHOTO SHOT button 1 EXT DISPLAY button (Page 66 of Vol battery cannot be charged if the DC cord is connected. (For AG-AC160AP/AG-AC160AEN only) 2 Insert the battery. Charging lamp DC cord - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 25
parts (77°F)/ humidity 60%). This only serves as a guide since charging may take longer in high or low „„Remaining battery capacity display When using Panasonic batteries that are compatible with this the AC adaptor. ••The battery and the camera itself becomes hot while it is being used - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 26
1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch (Page 30), and confirm that the mode lamp is off. 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall. Battery release button Mode lamp 26 - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 27
. (For AG-AC160AP/AG-AC160AEN only) ••Disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet when this device is not in use. Example: AG-AC160AP CAUTION: • different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 28
Removing the lens hood ••Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to remove it. Attaching the lens hood ••Attach the lens hood to the camera with the lens hood guide facing up and aligned to the center of the camera. ••Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks and locks into place. Center of the - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 29
frequency of usage but is approximated at about one year.) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera's remote control sensor, it means that the battery has run out. ••Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Remote control sensor (front) ••These - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 30
] message is displayed, turn the power OFF and then ON again. When the power is turned on again, the mode changes. ••For instructions on how to turn the camera ON/OFF, refer to page 30. ••When you switch to AVCHD mode, indicator will light up in blue. ••When you switch to DV mode - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 31
items displayed in gray characters cannot be changed. 1 Press the button when the camera is not shooting or playing back video. The following menu screens are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. mode (Example) 5 Press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it in the < > direction) to - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 32
[SCENE FILE] screen, you can restore the setting value of only the selected scene file to its factory setting. ••To initialize user files and scene files at the same time, restore a user file and all six scene files to their factory settings by selecting [YES] in the [MENU INIT] item of the - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 33
on how to set the calendar to September 22, 2011, 17:20. 1 Turn the camera's POWER/MODE switch . (Page 30) 2 Press the button. •• lever in the < >< > directions to set to [2011]. Example: AG-AC160AP 4 Since pressing the OPERATION lever will display the settings screen, tilt the OPERATION - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 34
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining items. Example: AG-AC160AP ••The date can be set to any date between January 1, time can be inaccurate so confirm that the time is correct before shooting. ••When using the camera overseas, do not set the [CLOCK SET] to the local time but instead enter the - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 35
structure mode menu CAMERA MENU KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL CARD READ CARD WRITE NAME EDIT HD/SD MODE REC FORMAT ASPECT CONV*1 PREREC MODE SIMUL REC SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE*2 HP MODE TEST TONE VIDEO SETUP*3 AUDIO OUT *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *3 Can only be used when SYSTEM - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 36
DATA*2 (Page 97 of Vol.2) CARD READ RECORD USER CLIP NAME META DATA PROP CLIP COUNTER RST META CENTER MARKER FOCUS BAR IRIS METER REC COUNTER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT LEVEL METER OPERATION TIME *1 Only in DV mode. *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *4 Only Limited functions are available in DV mode. - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 37
Vol.2) USER FILE (Page 96 of Vol.2) SDI&HDMI OUT SEL*2 SDI OUT SDI 24PsF*2 *3 SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE*2 VIDEO SETUP*3 INDEX*2 CLIP PROTECT*2 REPAIR*1 USER1 USER2 USER3 LCD VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT LEVEL METER CARD&BATTERY . *2 Only in AVCHD mode. *3 Can only be used when SYSTEM FREQ = 59 - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 38
protruding part) Camera Pickup devices 1/3 MOS fixed pickup device x 3 (2.2 mega pixels progressive supported) Lens Optical image stabilizer lens, Electric/manual /+24/+30 dB * +24 dB and +30 dB are assigned to the USER button (S.GAIN) Color temperature settings ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200 K, preset - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 39
AVCHD Ver.2.0 standard compliant (AVCHD Progressive) Compression formats MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording media SD memory card: 512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported) SDHC memory card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 format supported and the camera is set to manual focus - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 40
Image output „„AVCHD mode SDI OUT terminal BNC, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD SDI when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 720/60P, 480/60P when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50P (VIERA Link not supported) VIDEO OUT terminal Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 480/60i when SYSTEM FREQ - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 41
AC adaptor (For AG-AC160AP/AG-AC160AEN only) Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 22 W Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A (Camera-recorder) 8.4 V Dimensions (W x H x D) 42 mm x 31 mm x 104.4 mm Battery charger (For AG-AC160AEJ only) Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 22 W Power Output - Panasonic AG-AC160A | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 42
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union EU If you wish to http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2012
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Model No.
AG-AC160AP
AG-AC160AEJ
AG-AC160AEN
SS0412SI0 -YI
Printed in Japan
VQT4J51 (E)
ENGLISH
Vol.1
Note that Operating Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of
the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file)
contained in the supplied CD-ROM. (Page 13)
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 9.
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
Volume
1