Panasonic AG-AC160PJ User Manual

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  • Panasonic AG-AC160PJ | User Manual - Page 1
    Operating Instructions Vol.1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder 1 Volume AG-AC160P Model No. AG-AC160EJ AG-AC160EN Note that Operating Instructions Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file) contained in the supplied CD-ROM. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual
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    . The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment
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    Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-AC160P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support instructions
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    not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) D o not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
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    For AG-AC160EJ Only indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead For not 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
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    For AG-AC160EJ Only indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead 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,
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    is not suitable. TYPE C TYPE BF For AG-AC160EJ/AG-AC160EN Only EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual. 3. Performance level The performance level
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    a bateria tipo botão do suporte da bateria. Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) • For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer. 8
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    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 users on the website will
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    -3C, LLC. ••"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ••The "DV" is a registered trademark. •• , company names, and product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ••This
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    held camera-recorder that supports commercial HD mode (AVCHD)/SD mode (DV) recording that can deliver diverse image representations by supporting slow/quick motion. (can only be used in DV mode) Computer BNC Cable (SDI) AG-AC160 LOCK Memory card Saves and reads the setting values of scene files
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    Contents Volume 1 (This Book) Read this first 2 How to use the camera 11 Please read before use 14 Compatible memory card for this camera..... 14 (SD speed class 4 15 (SD speed class 6 15 Operating precautions 16 Before use Before using the camera 18 Accessories 20 Optional accessories 20
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    Tally lamp Basic shooting operations Using the zoom function Shooting in manual mode Shooting in 1080i/480i/576i progressive mode Using convenient shooting displays Menu Setup menu list Reference Before calling for service Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit Cleaning Storage precautions
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    page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ••This camera supports FAT12 and FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory cards, and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compliant with
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    (SD speed class 4) This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD compatible devices and memory cards as designated by the SD standard. When the use of an SD speed class 4 memory card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates
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    Operating precautions When using the camera in the rain, snow, or at the beach, do not allow water to 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
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    is moving quickly (Especially when shooting in HE mode) Depending on the signal reading system of the pickup devices (MOS sensor), the following problems may occur. ••A subject that quickly crosses the screen may appear distorted in some shooting conditions. ••When a subject is lit by the flash, the
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    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 3/8-16UNC screws. Use it according to the fixing screw diameter of the tripod. ••The depth of the tripod hole is 5.5 mm. Do not
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    . In such instances, play your video using this camera. ••This camera supports the system formats 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz. In AVCHD mode, card. ••When playing back memory cards recorded using the DV mode of the camera in Panasonic AG-HMC80 series - [ ? ] is displayed on the clip on the thumbnail screen.
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    AC adaptor (Battery charger)/ DC cord (for AG-AC160P/EN) AC power supply cables (for AG-AC160P) Wireless remote control and coin battery (CR2025 INPUT terminal cap Lens hood (Page 28) (2 pieces) -- Operating Instructions (PDF) -- AVCCAM Restorer Software -- AVCCAM SD Card File Recovery Software
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    Description of parts Description of parts Left side 1 23 4 5 Description Before use of parts 67 8 9 10 16 11 12 17 18 33 34 35 13 14 15 19 20 36 37 BARS EVF DTL ZEBRA AUDIO CH1 SELECTCH2 SELECT INT(L) INT(R) INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT2 21 22 23 24 26 27 29 31 32 25 28 30 38 LCD
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    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 switch (Page 30) 5 Lock release button (Page 30) 6 START/STOP button (Page 11 of Vol.2) 7 Protective caps
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    Description of parts Front side and rear side 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 12 17 18 13 19 20 21 22 23 1 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 29) 2 Natural light sensor (Page 22 of Vol.2) 3 Tally lamp (front) (Page 9 of Vol.2) 4 Built-in speaker (Page 66 of Vol.2) 5 AWB button (Page 20 of
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    1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. ••Disconnect the DC cord. The battery cannot be charged if the DC cord is connected. (For AG-AC160P/AG-AC160EN only) 2 Insert the battery. Charging lamp DC cord Insert until fully in place. (1) (2) Align the battery with the mark and insert
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    conditions (temperature 25°C (77°F)/ humidity 60%). This only serves as a guide since charging may take longer in high or low temperatures. ••Charging may an empty state. „„Remaining battery capacity display When using Panasonic batteries that are compatible with this product, the remaining battery
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    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
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    the power outlet when this device is not in use. Example: AG-AC160P CAUTION: • This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. Adjusting the
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    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 clicks and locks into place. Center of the camera The side with lens hood guide (2) (1) Attaching/removing the lens cap Removing the lens cap ••Pinch the lens
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    Preparation Fitting the eye cup Attach the eye cup by fitting the eye cup holder and the ridges of the eye cup together. ••Turning the eye cup after attaching it may cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the eye cup holder does come off, see "Cleaning the viewfinder" (Page 106 of Vol.2) and
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    [TURN POWER OFF] 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
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    Preparation Setup menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setup menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. button OPERATION lever 2 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >< > directions to move the yellow cursor to the function you wish to set. 3 Press
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    6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change other items. Press the button to complete settings and return to the normal screen. ••In some menus, tilting the OPERATION lever in the < > direction or pushing the OPERATION lever changes the setting value and returns the previous menu. 7 Repeat steps 2 to 5
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    [CLOCK SET] item on the setup menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen. 6 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >< > directions to set to [2011]. Example: AG-AC160P 4 Since pressing the OPERATION lever will display the settings screen, tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >< > directions to set the time difference
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    8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining items. Example: AG-AC160P ••The date can be set to any date between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2039. ••For any date after December 31, 2039, [--] will appear on
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    Preparation Menu Setup menu structure mode menu CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE (Page 83 of Vol.2) SW MODE (Page 86 of Vol.2) FUNCTION KNOB LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN SUPER GAIN ATW MF ASSIST HANDLE ZOOM USER1 USER2 USER3 WFM LCD FACE FRAMING AUTO SW (Page 88 of Vol.2) RECORDING SETUP (Page 89
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    DISPLAY SETUP (Page 93 of Vol.2) CARD FUNCTIONS (Page 96 of Vol.2) USER FILE (Page 96 of Vol.2) CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS CARD READ CARD WRITE LOAD/SAVE/INIT META DATA*2 (Page 97 of Vol.2) CARD READ RECORD USER CLIP NAME META DATA PROP CLIP COUNTER RST META INIT SET ZEBRA DETECT1 ZEBRA DETECT2 Y
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    Playback mode menu PB MENU PLAY SETUP (Page 99 of Vol.2) THUMBNAIL (Page 100 of Vol.2) THUMBNAIL MODE INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT PB FORMAT*2 REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY SKIP MODE*2 Menu OPERATION (Page 100 of Vol.2) SW MODE (Page 86 of Vol.2) AV OUT SETUP (Page 92 of Vol.2) DISPLAY
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    ) (excluding width, height, depth, and 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 switching, 22X zoom, F1.6 - 3.2 (f = 3.9 mm to 86 mm) (35 mm conversion: 28 mm - 616 mm) Color
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    * Gain value is fixed at 0 dB and the camera is set to manual focus mode. „„DV mode Recording format DV standard compliant File format AVI Type2 formats supported) SDHC memory card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 format supported) SDXC memory card: 48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB (exFAT format supported)
  • Panasonic AG-AC160PJ | User Manual - Page 40
    SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 1080/60i, 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 = 50 Hz: 576/50i „„DV mode SDI OUT
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    inch wide LCD color monitor (approx. 1,220,000 dots equivalent) AC adaptor (For AG-AC160P/AG-AC160EN only) Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 36 mm x 62 mm (4-1/16 inches x 1-13/32 inches x 2-7/16 inches) AC adaptor (For AG-AC160EJ only) Power Source: 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz - 60 Hz 0.4 A
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    handling. EU For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
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Model No.
AG-AC160P
AG-AC160EJ
AG-AC160EN
SS0811SI0 -YI
Printed in Japan
VQT3T51
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.
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