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    This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 9 of vol.1. Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder 2 Volume Model No. AG-AC160AP AG-AC160AEJ AG-AC160AEN Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced operations of the
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    the camera Accessories Optional accessories Description of parts Description of parts 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
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    audio recording level automatically 43 Adjusting the audio recording level manually... 43 Using shooting settings (scene files)......... 44 Changing on memory cards 46 Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only 48 Uploading metadata [META DATA 49 Selecting the [USER CLIP NAME] recording method 49 Using
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    93 [CARD FUNCTIONS] screen 96 [USER FILE] screen 96 [META DATA] screen (AVCHD mode only).... 97 [OTHER FUNCTIONS ] screen 97 [OPTION MENU] screen 99 [PLAY SETUP] screen 99 [THUMBNAIL] screen 100 [OPERATION] screen 100 Reference Before calling for service
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    monitor may sometimes 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 30 of Vol.1), and check that images appear in the viewfinder. 2 Position the screen of the viewfinder where it is easiest to see
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    it easier to focus. Emphasizing outlines does not affect recorded images. 1 In mode, press the button. [EVF DTL ON] appears in ••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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    the button. ••Menu operation (Page 31 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 24 of Vol.1). 3 Viewfinder adjustments Select [YES] in the [EVF SET] item on the setup menu [DISPLAY
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    off. • It can also be switched with the [LCD BACKLIGHT] item on the setup menu [DISPLAY SETUP] screen. (Page 95) • 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 98) 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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    You may damage the memory card or its contents, or cause the camera to fail to operate correctly. - Opening the door and removing the formats of factory default are [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz]*, [PH 1080/60i] in AVCHD mode, and [DV 480/60i] in DV mode. To check current setting status, see "Checking
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    AVCHD mode, indicator lights in blue. • When you switch to DV mode, indicator is turned off. Shooting in Auto mode 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera white balance are adjusted automatically. In Auto mode, the face detection function can be used by assigning [FACE DETECT] to a USER
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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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    Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 has been formatted in DV mode in AVCHD mode, only the system format used at the first operation (59.94 ••When a memory card is formatted, all data including video images recorded on the memory card will be erased and cannot be restored
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    times ••Recording times (approx.) when using Panasonic SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Recording AVCHD mode mode PH*1 PS*4 (Highest 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
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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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    AVCHD displayed and the camera will switch to 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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    Shooting Using the zoom function This camera is equipped with 22 power optical zoom. Operate 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 , 87) When the USER button to
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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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    Raises the gain of the camera image amp. (Factory setting is 6 dB) : Raises the gain of the camera image amp. (Factory setting is manual mode, if light conditions change, always adjust the white balance. The adjusted value for white balance can be saved on the and positions of the
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    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 preset in the position
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    88) Natural light sensor • Some adjustment error may occur depending on the environment. • Perform white balance adjustment (Page 20) when high accuracy white balance adjustment is required. • This camera is equipped with a natural light sensor to assist the [ATW] function. When shooting using the
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    i AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je 24P mode: Shoots 24 frames/second in the progressive mode. Video signals are recorded as native. (AVCHD mode only) For output and recording of video signal, the 24 frames/second image is converted with a general 2:3 conversion method to 60-field-per
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    (no memory card, etc.) [ ]: Shooting in progress, during transition to shooting pause [ ]: Shooting paused (shooting standby) [ ]: Warning display in progress • Only part of the screen is displayed. When [ ] appears, rotate the LCD monitor to the normal shooting orientation, and check the message
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    shutter speed in manual mode so that the zebra pattern disappears, you get images with less white out. Every time and list of functions assigned to the USER buttons, etc. Release the button to setting will be maintained even if the power of the camera is turned off by turning the POWER/ MODE switch <
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    Press the knob. ••A white frame is displayed. ••There is no change in the operation of the camera other than the display of the frame the knob once more returns the yellow frame to the white frame. ••Switching AUTO/MANUAL for [FOCUS/IRIS] is normally carried out in the same way
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    USER button function, it will return to the previous state. ••When tracking a moving subject or there is a lot of camera . [WHITEFADE]: Press the button to fade out to white. At this time audio fades out in the same Press the USER button again to release backlight compensation. (In the manual iris
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    * [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 While wave forms are displayed, use the viewfinder as well because a part of the shooting screen and screen display will be hidden by wave
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    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 button connecting 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 function
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    pressed. INTERVAL REC (AVCHD mode only) This function allows you to create short videos of scenes that move frames form a one-second video. You can specify the interval in mode with the [INTERVAL automatically. In such cases, make adjustments manually. • When INTERVAL REC is enabled, set
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    name display. ••[ R ] display itself will not be recorded to the video. ••The size and position of the time and date characters recorded to 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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    Variable frame rate (VFR) (AVCHD mode only) This camera can perform time-lapse (undercrank) and high : Shoots 24 frames/second in the native mode. A 24 frames/second image is recorded into 24 frames as video signal. : Valid frames Camera 1 2 3 4 24P 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 24P native
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    Shooting Native recording 1 Select the recording format [PH 1080/24P]*1 in the [REC FORMAT] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen (Page 89). 2 Turn the [VFR MODE] item on the setup menu [SCENE FILE] screen [ON], and set an optional recording frame rate in the [FRAME RATE] item (Page 83).
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    the recording frame rate is set to 60 fps when recording with the 30P recording format that specifies the playback frame rate. 1080P progressive videos produce smooth, high quality slow motion. Recording format [REC FORMAT] [PH 1080/24P] [PH 1080/30P] [PH 1080/25P] Recording frame rate [FRAME RATE
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    . To operate the camera again, press the button. The camera resumes the last operated lower the camera sensitivity. • Focusing on the subject is therefore recommended that the camera be secured to a A subject that quickly crosses the camera may appear distorted when shot. This
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    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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    speed may be changed due to the frame rate setting. If the shutter speed setting has been changed, it is displayed in brackets like "(1/25)". „„AVCHD mode (when [VFR MODE] = [OFF]), DV mode [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz] When 1080/60i, 720/60P, 480/60i Normal (OFF) 1/60 ［SYNCHRO SCAN］ 1/8 1/15
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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 37), or the [SYNCHRO SCAN] item on the setup menu [SCENE FILE] screen. (Page 83) ••Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency of
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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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    if zooming quickly, depending on the environment. Adjusting the audio recording level manually knob 1 Set the AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1 or CH2 • When recording, the recording level of this camera is set approximately 8 dB higher than Panasonic shoulder camera-recorders for broadcast. 43
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    Example: Change the name of the scene file 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 Turn the dial to select be performed with buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Remote control" (Page 24 of Vol.1). 4 Tilt
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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 53). ••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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    the current settings are rewritten at the same time as the data saved inside the camera. ••The data in all the scene files, to is SCENE FILE] screen, and push the OPERATION lever. For other settings, select the [USER FILE] screen. (Page 96) ••Menu operation (Page 31 of Vol.1) ••Operations
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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-AC160A for this camera). [CLIP PROPERTY / SHOOT]: This indicates the [SHOOTER] (
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    CLIP NAME]: The [USER CLIP NAME] recording method is selectable. For details, see the next column. [META DATA PROP]: Displays the metadata recorded in the camera. [CLIP COUNTER RST]: Resets the counter value to 1. Select either [YES]/[NO] (reset/do not reset), and push the OPERATION lever. [META
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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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    code value at the start of recording. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 Select the [TC PRESET] item on the can be performed with buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Remote control" (Page 24 of Vol.1). 3 Tilt the
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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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    ]/[FRAME RATE] 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 30 of Vol.1) 2 Select the [UB PRESET] item on the setup menu [TC/UB SETUP] screen
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    >. The mode lamp is lit in green and the 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 page 55. EXT DISPLAY PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP DATE/ TIME
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    Playback Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. ••Format memory card ••Protect clips, and add or delete index (only in AVCHD mode) ••Add or delete shot mark ••Clips recorded in AVCHD mode will not be displayed in thumbnails in DV mode. Also, clips recorded
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    Page 14) 7 Time display (Page 60) Displays a time code at start of clip recording/ user information at start of clip recording/ shooting time/shooting date/shooting date and time - according to format. (Page 99) 11 [ ]: Clip protect display (AVCHD mode only) Displayed on protected clips. 56
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    In AVCHD mode the content is incompatible with this camera. [ ! ]: Incomplete clip When shot mark is to be added. 2 Press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been allocated add shot marks to clips shot using a consumer camcorder model. Selecting the memory card slot for playback You
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    for playback format and method. Setting playback format [PB FORMAT] (only in AVCHD mode) Set format for playback. 1 Press the button. Menu 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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    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 the beginning of the last clip.) Setting the skip method [SKIP MODE] (only in AVCHD
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    ]: Select format of clip time display - [TC] (time code)/[UB] (user information)/[TIME] (shooting time)/[DATE] (shooting date)/ [DATE&TIME] (shooting date displayed. [ALL]: Displays all clips. [SAME FORMAT] (only in AVCHD mode): Displays clips in the same format as the current PB format. [MARKER
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    protecting clips [OPERATION] Clips may be deleted or protected (only in AVCHD mode). 1 Press the button. Menu operation (Page 31 of cannot be restored even if the deletion process is aborted. [INDEX] (only in AVCHD mode): [YES]: Attach indexes to selected clips. 1) Select the clip to play,
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    shot using a consumer camcorder model. • It is not possible to adjust the volume during index playback. [CLIP PROTECT] (only in AVCHD mode): [YES]: the 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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    to select items, and push the OPERATION 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 mode and DV mode) is erased and cannot be restored. Save any valuable data on your computer before
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    Time code value at start of recording [START UB]: User information value at start of recording [DATE/TIME]: Date [FORMAT]: Recording format ••Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only) Press the button to display more detailed information, including video and audio formats, and information about the
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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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    is pressed, they are advanced in the reverse direction at half-second intervals (in AVCHD mode) or one frame at a time (in DV mode). To return to normal using a video pin cable (optional), audio pin cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), or BNC cable (optional). 1 Connect the camera to a
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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 72. ••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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    . „„AUTO REC function You can output the information on start/stop of the recording via the SDI (HD) output when recording with the camera starts/stops, and control an external device. ••You can use this function only when using a supported external device. Digital device BNC cable (optional) 69
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    monitor „„When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the input terminals of the external device. ••Use an HDMI cable (optional) with double-shield or higher. ••It is recommended that you use an HDMI cable manufactured by Panasonic. ••This camera is not
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    in [LETTER BOX] mode after the menu opens, in order to prevent characters from cropping during // output. When the menu is closed, video returns to [SIDE CROP] mode. AVCHD mode: When the [DOWNCON MODE] item of the [AV OUT SETUP] screen is set to [SIDE CROP] DV mode
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    camera to a computer, take care to ensure that files are not accidentally overwritten. ••For more details, refer to the operating instructions USB cable, no output will be performed from , , and terminals. When USB cable is connected, a message appears and then disappears
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    .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 is held in a special manufacturer area in the control file area for the AVCHD standard. If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is
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    manual, "Blu-ray disc recorder" is referred to as "BD recorder". Insert a memory card containing video shot in AVCHD mode using the camera into a Blu-ray Disc Recorder manufactured by Panasonic to save the contents in a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or HDD. ••Use a Blu-ray Disc Recorder that supports AVCHD
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    Editing Displays Displays Screen displays Normal displays „„During AVCHD mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1h12m 20 12 1 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.
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    -rec mode is ON [ ]: During INTERVAL REC mode (AVCHD mode only) 7 switch Displayed when you switch switch to . [ ]: When shooting in manual mode that allows [FACE DETECT] function (when Shooting paused [ ] (Green): Playback [ ] (White): Playback paused INDEX [ ]: Playback paused at
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    [ 1 ] [ 2 ]: Recordable memory card (white) ••Displayed in green if used for recording. [ CH1], [AUDIO LIMITER CH2] = [ON] 19 Recording audio type display (AVCHD mode only) [ LPCM ]: During [LINEAR PCM] recording [ ]: In VFR When using Panasonic batteries compatible with this camera, the remaining
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    file name display (Page 44) 23 [AWB] information display Displays white balance information. [ATW]: When [ATW] is set [P3.2 K/P5.6 [99] - [00]. In the auto focus mode and the manual focus mode, [AF] and [MF] appear, respectively. In videos. White bar: focus bar display Green line: peak display 78
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    . ••Performance of the auto white balance or the auto black balance ••Warning (Page 80) ••The ND filter recommended under the current shooting conditions is displayed. ••The AWB error message ([LOW LIGHT]/ [LEVEL OVER]) (Page 21) ••The functions assigned to the USER
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    displayed. „„A [ALL DATA WILL BE DELETED. (INCLUDING CLIP OF AVCHD) FORMAT THE CARD NOW? (SLOT1)] If you format the memory card, all the 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
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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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    display 15 System frequency display 16 Marker luminance display 17 Frame rate display 18 Audio limiter display 19 Recording audio type display (AVCHD mode only) 20 Remaining battery charge display 21 Optical image stabilizer display 22 Scene file name display 23 [AWB] information display
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    SIMUL REC settings will all be cancelled. This mode cannot be used with INTERVAL REC, relay recording, SIMUL REC, and pre-rec functions. [FRAME RATE] Sets [FRAME RATE]. (AVCHD Operates when [VFR MODE] is [ON]. mode only) You can set using on the left side of the
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    adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Ach Ach] adjustment). [-7] ... [0] ... [+7] [COLOR TEMP Make fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Bch Bch] adjustment). [-7] ... [0] ... [+7] [MASTER PED] Adjusts the master pedestal (black
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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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    GAIN] Selects the super gain value assigned to the USER button. [24dB], [30dB] [ATW] Assigns [ATW] (Auto Tracking White) function on the switch [ATW] function with switch [MF ASSIST] Activates automatic final focus when in manual focus mode. [ON
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    Fixes the white balance value when the button is pressed during [ATW]. Press again to perform [ATW] function. [SHOT MARK]: Records shot mark. (Page 29) Enabled during recording, thumbnail display, and clip display. [INDEX]: Enabled during index recording (Page 29) (AVCHD camera
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    However, if you have assigned [ATW LOCK] to the USER button, you can use the USER button to fix the white balance value. Deactivates the [ATW] function when in Auto mode. Activates white balance function selected using the switch. [ON]: [OFF]: Activates auto focus when in Auto
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    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 format
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    [TIME STAMP] Scenes changing slowly over a long period are recorded as short movies by (AVCHD providing a recording interval. One frame is recorded in each recording time mode only) period that has been set, and in the AVCHD mode 24 frames (PAL 25 frames) form a one-second video. [OFF
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    to 0 or a multiple of 4 in AVCHD mode and to 5 frame units in DV mode. 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
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    simultaneous LCD monitor and viewfinder display is not supported. When using the viewfinder, please close the monitor. [OFF]: No video is output from . Sets the video format output from to 24PsF. [ON]: (AVCHD mode only) Operates only when [REC FORMAT] = 1080
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    VIDEO SETUP] Sets the setup level of video signals. [0%]: terminal output and recording setup levels will both be set to 0%. [7.5%A]:
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    displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor together with the signals from the VIDEO OUT jack. [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
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    on the viewfinder. ••When the [SDI OUT] item on the [AV OUT SETUP] screen is [ON], the camera is forced to operate in [AUTO] setting. [EVF COLOR] Switches viewfinder images to color/black and white. [ON]: Color [OFF]: Black and white is the factory default mode. Menu 95
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    memory card inserted in slot 2. [NO]: Returns to the previous screen. ••When reading the user files with different system frequency, change the system frequency on the camera in advance. [CARD WRITE] Saves user files on the memory card. You can also add a title to the saved files.
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    the metadata 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
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    > Sets the Menu language. [English], [Español], [Français] (AG-AC160AP) [English], [Español], [Français], [Deutsch], [Italiano] (AG-AC160AEJ) [English], [Español AG-AC160AEN) [SYSTEM FREQ] Sets the system frequency. (The factory setting values may vary depending on the region
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    the [PB FORMAT]. [ON] [OFF] When [ON] is selected, supported clips are played repeatedly. [ON] [OFF] When [ON] is selected, playback resumes from the video position where clip playback had stopped. (AVCHD mode only) Selects the starting position for cued playback after pausing
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    clips with an INDEX. (AVCHD mode only) Sets whether or not to display the indicator. [ON]: Displays indicator. [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
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    out. - For AG-AC160AEJ, charge the battery using the battery charger. ••The camera may be used , the battery may have reached the end of its service life. Page 24 of Vol.1 The battery cannot be focus mode. If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode. It may be hard to bring the subject
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    input selector on your television is set to video - 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
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    . connected. ••Switch off the camera and then on again and reconnect the USB2.0 connection cable. An error message appears ••To disconnect the USB2.0 connection cable safely, double-click the - on the computer when the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. USB2
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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/ 105 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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    HA HE DV 1080/60P 1080/60i 720/60P 720/60P 1080/60i 1080/60i 480/60i When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [50Hz] Recording mode PS PH AVCHD PM HA HE DV 1080/50P 1080/50i 720/50P 720/50P 1080/50i 1080/50i 576/50i 60i 1080/60P 1080/60i 720/60P
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    White 22 AVCCAM Restorer 16 AVCHD Format 73 AVCHD mode 14, 30, 11 B Backlight 8 Backlight compensation 27 Black balance 18 G Gain 20 Gamma 85 H HDMI cable 70 HD mode 30, 11 I IEEE1394 99 Index recording 29 6 Low angle shooting 24 M Manual focus 18 Manual mode 18 Memory card Access lamp
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    60 Thumbnail screen 55 Time code 51 U USB2.0 connection cable 68 USER button 27 User information 53 V Variable Frame Rate 34, 36 VFR 34, 36 Video pin cable 70 Viewfinder 5 W Warning 80 Wave form monitor function 28 White balance 20 Z Zebra patterns 25 ZOOM 17 Bold/italic numbers in the
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This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 9 of vol.1.
Model No.
AG-AC160AP
AG-AC160AEJ
AG-AC160AEN
M0412SI0 -YI
VQT4J51A (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