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Panasonic AG-AC160PJ Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1

    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 instruct...

  • Page 2: Warning:

    2 indicates safety information. Warning: • to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. • to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the ri...

  • Page 3: For Ag-Ac160P Only

    3 caution: this apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 110-240 v ac. Voltages other than 120 v are not intended for u.S.A. And canada. Operation at a voltage other than 120 v ac may require the use of a different ac plug. Please contact either a local or foreign panasonic authorized ...

  • Page 4: Important

    4 important safety instructions 1) read these instructions. 2) keep these instructions. 3) heed all warnings. 4) follow all instructions. 5) do not use this apparatus near water. 6) clean only with dry cloth. 7) do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s ins...

  • Page 5: For Battery Charger

    5 caution for ac mains lead for battery charger for your safety please read the following text carefully. This product is equipped with 2 types of ac mains cable. One is for continental europe, etc. And the other one is only for u.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the...

  • Page 6: For Ac Adaptor

    6 caution for ac mains lead for ac adaptor for your safety please read the following text carefully. This product is equipped with 2 types of ac mains cable. One is for continental europe, etc. And the other one is only for u.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the othe...

  • Page 7: For Ag-Ac160En Only

    7 emc notice for the purchaser/user of the apparatus 1. Applicable standards and operating environment the apparatus is compliant with: • standards en55103-1 and en55103-2 2009, and • electromagnetic environments e1, e2, e3 and e4. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above s...

  • Page 8: Brazil Only

    8 to remove the battery para remover a bateria main power battery (lithium ion battery) bateria principal de energia (refer to page 26 for the detail.) press the battery release button. Pressione o botão para liberar a bateria. Back-up battery (lithium battery) • for the removal of the battery for d...

  • Page 9

    9 battery charger / ac adaptor the rating plate is on the underside of the battery charger and ac adaptor. Disconnect the ac mains plug from the ac mains socket when not in use. *1: please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions. *2: not all models eligible for ex...

  • Page 10

    10 ■ ■ how to read this document illustrations • illustrations of the camera, menu screens, and other items, may vary from the actual items. • in order to identify the terminals on the camera body, the supplied protective caps are not illustrated except in “description of parts” (pages 22, 23). Refe...

  • Page 11: How to Use The Camera

    11 how to use the camera this camera is equipped with a 1/3, 2.2 mega pixel 3mos sensor and an optical 22x cam-type zoom lens. It supports simultaneous and relay recording using two memory card slots. In addition, it is a hand-held camera-recorder that supports commercial hd mode (avchd)/sd mode (dv...

  • Page 12: Before Use

    12 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) ....

  • Page 13: Shooting

    13 volume 2 (cd) shooting using the viewfinder tally lamp basic shooting operations using the zoom function shooting in manual mode shooting in 1080i/480i/576i progressive mode using convenient shooting functions using special functions for recording adjusting the shutter speed changing audio input ...

  • Page 14: Please Read Before Use

    14 compatible memory card for this camera shooting in avchd mode speed class 4 or above is required for recording in ph mode/ha mode. Speed class 2 or above is required for recording in pm mode/he mode. Speed class 6 or above is required when using the vfr function. It is recommended that you use th...

  • Page 15

    15 (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...

  • Page 16: Operating Precautions

    16 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 generate magnetic ...

  • Page 17

    17 make sure to remove the battery after use. Completely remove the battery from the camera. (even if you turn the camera off, leaving the battery attached still consumes a small amount of electricity.) the battery will over-discharge if you leave it in the camera for long periods of time and may be...

  • Page 18: Before Using The Camera

    18 before using the camera always take trial shots • when shooting important events (such as weddings), make sure to take trial shots to confirm that sound and image are being properly recorded before actual shooting. Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone • these settings affect the co...

  • Page 19: ■ What Is Avchd?

    19 before use ■ what is avchd? Avchd is a standard for recording and playback of high definition video. Video is compressed in the mpeg-4 avc/h.264 format, and audio is recorded in dolby digital or linear pcm. ■ what is dv? Dv is a format that adopts the avi type2 file format that can record and pla...

  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    20 optional accessories • xlr microphone ag-mc200g • battery vw-vbg6 (7.2 v, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mah) battery* battery charger (for ag-ac160ej) ac power supply cables (for ag-ac160ej/en) type bf type c eye cup (page 29) ac adaptor/dc cord (for ag-ac160ej) ac power supply cables (for ag-ac160ej) fo...

  • Page 21: Description of Parts

    21 description of parts before use left side bars evf dtl lcd counter-reset/tc set zebra ch1 select audio int(l) int(r) input1 input2 input2 ch2 select wfm auto manu ch2 auto manu ch1 1 4 8 9 10 5 16 3 6 7 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 22 23 2 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 35 39 40 38 33 34 36 37 descr...

  • Page 22

    22 top and right side 14 15 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 9 7 11 13 12 10 16 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 protect...

  • Page 23

    23 description of parts front side and rear side 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 17 22 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 vol.2...

  • Page 24: Recharging The Battery

    24 remote control when using the remote control, set the [ir remote] on the [other functions] menu to [on]. The factory setting is set to [off]. (page 97 of vol.2) take note that the following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on this camera. • button • photo shot button zoom start/ ...

  • Page 25

    25 description of parts preparation charging lamp on: charging off: charging complete flashing: see below if the charging lamp is flashing confirm that there is no dirt, dust, or foreign substances attached to the connectors of the battery or the ac adaptor and ensure that the adaptor has been conne...

  • Page 26: Power Sources

    26 power sources using the battery installation 1 insert the battery until it clicks into place. Removal 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...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    27 preparation using the ac adaptor installation 1 connect the dc cord to the ac adaptor. 2 plug the ac cord into the power outlet. 3 insert the dc cord’s battery connector until it clicks into place. Dc cord’s battery connector example: ag-ac160p removal 1 turn the power/mode switch (page 30), and ...

  • Page 28: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    28 attaching the shoulder strap it is recommended that you attach the shoulder strap to avoid dropping the camera. 20 mm or longer 20 mm or longer attaching/removing the lens hood removing the lens hood • turn the lens hood counterclockwise to remove it. Attaching the lens hood • attach the lens hoo...

  • Page 29: Fitting The Eye Cup

    29 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 re...

  • Page 30: Turning The Camera On/off

    30 turning the camera on/off turning on the power: turn the power/mode switch up to the position while pressing the lock release button. The mode lamp lights up in red and the camera goes to recording standby status ( mode). • if the power/mode switch is turned up to the position, the mode lamp will...

  • Page 31: Setup Menu Basic Operations

    31 preparation you can change camera settings using the setup menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. Button operation lever using the setup menu • the menu items displayed in gray characters cannot be changed. 1 press the button when the camera is not shooting or playing back vi...

  • Page 32

    32 6 repeat steps 4 to 5 to change other items. Press the 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 to change other functions. Press the ...

  • Page 33: Setting The Calendar

    33 preparation the [clock set] value is recorded in the contents (clip) and affects the playback sequence of the thumbnails. Before shooting, be sure to check/set the [time zone] and [clock set]. This section will explain the steps on how to set the calendar to september 22, 2011, 17:20. 1 turn the ...

  • Page 34

    34 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 the display. • time is displayed in the 24-hour format. 9 when settings are complete, ...

  • Page 35: Setup Menu Structure

    35 menu preparation setup menu structure mode menu camera menu scene file load/save/init (page 83 of vol.2) vfr mode *2 frame rate *2 sw mode function knob sync scan type (page 86 of vol.2) low gain synchro scan mid gain detail level high gain v detail level super gain detail coring atw chroma level...

  • Page 36

    36 display setup zebra detect1 (page 93 of vol.2) zebra detect2 y get marker safety zone *4 card functions card format center marker (page 96 of vol.2) card status focus bar iris meter rec counter video out osd user file card read date/time (page 96 of vol.2) card write date format load/save/init le...

  • Page 37

    37 menu playback mode menu pb menu play setup pb format *2 (page 99 of vol.2) repeat play resume play thumbnail thumbnail mode skip mode *2 (page 100 of vol.2) indicator data display date format operation delete (page 100 of vol.2) index *2 clip protect *2 repair *1 sw mode user1 (page 86 of vol.2) ...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    38 general supply voltage dc 7.2 v (when the battery is used)/ dc 7.3 v (when the ac adaptor is used) power consumption recording: 11.8 w indicates safety items. Ambient operating temperature 0°c - 40°c (32°f to 104°f) ambient operating humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation) weight approx. 2.4 kg (5....

  • Page 39

    39 reference slow shutter speed (can only be set when the vfr mode in the scene file screen is off) when system freq = 59.94 hz: 60i/60p mode: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds 30p mode: 1/8, 1/15 seconds 24p mode: 1/6, 1/12 seconds when system freq = 50 hz: 50i/50p mode: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 seconds 25p mode: 1/6...

  • Page 40

    40 image output avchd mode sdi out terminal bnc, 0.8 v [p-p], 75 Ω hd sdi when system freq = 59.94 hz: 1080/60i, 1080/24psf, 720/60p when system freq = 50 hz: 1080/50i, 720/50p sd sdi when system freq = 59.94 hz: 480/60i when system freq = 50 hz: 576/50i hdmi out terminal hdmi (hdmi type a terminal)...

  • Page 41

    41 reference inrush current, measured according to european standard en55103-1: 6.5 a (ac adaptor), 5.5 a (battery charger) other terminals camera remote terminal 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (zoom s/s) 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (focus/iris) index remote terminal 2.5 mm diameter, super ...

  • Page 42

    Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries these symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recover...