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Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC130 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1

    Model no. Ag-ac130p ss0911si0 -yi printed in japan vqt3t61 (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 fi...

  • 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

    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: Brazil Only

    5 para remover a bateria bateria principal de energia pressione o botão para liberar a bateria. Botão de liberação da bateria bateria do controle remoto 1) empurre a trava na direção exibida pela seta 1 para remover o suporte. 2) remova a bateria tipo botão do suporte da bateria. Brazil only brasil ...

  • Page 6

    6 it has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a pos...

  • Page 7

    7 ■ ■ 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 19, 20). Refer...

  • Page 8: How to Use The Camera

    8 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 9: Before Use

    9 read this first! ................................................2 how to use the camera ..................................8 please read before use ................................ 11 compatible memory card for this camera ..... 11 (sd speed class 4) ....................... 12 (sd speed class 6) ....

  • Page 10: Shooting

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

  • Page 11: Please Read Before Use

    11 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. It is recommended that you use the following panasonic memory cards. (as of september, 2011) shoo...

  • Page 12

    12 (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 13: Operating Precautions

    13 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 14

    14 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 15: Before Using The Camera

    15 before use 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 af...

  • Page 16: ■ What Is Avchd?

    16 ■ 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. ■ what is dv? Dv is a format that adopts the avi type2 file format that can record and play back video in dv mode. ...

  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    17 before use optional accessories • xlr microphone ag-mc200g • battery vw-vbg6 (7.2 v, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mah) battery* eye cup (page 26) shoulder strap (page 25) ac adaptor (battery charger)/ dc cord ac power supply cables wireless remote control and coin battery (cr2025) (page 26) microphone h...

  • Page 18: Description of Parts

    18 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 description of parts 1 built-in micro...

  • Page 19

    19 description of parts 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 66 of vol.2) 2 audio out ch1/ch2 terminal (page 66 of vol.2) 3 mode lamp (page 27) 4 power/mode switch (page 27) 5 lock release button (page 27) 6 start/stop button (page 1...

  • Page 20

    20 front side and rear side 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 17 21 1 remote control sensor (front) (page 26) 2 natural light sensor (page 22 of vol.2) 3 tally lamp (front) (page 9 of vol.2) 4 built-in speaker (page 62 of vol.2) 5 awb button (page 20 of vol.2) 6 tripod hole (bottom)...

  • Page 21: Recharging The Battery

    21 description of parts preparation 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 93 of vol.2) take note that the following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on this camera. • button...

  • Page 22

    22 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 connected correctly. • if there is dir...

  • Page 23: Power Sources

    23 preparation power sources using the battery installation 1 insert the battery until it clicks into place. Removal 1 turn the power/mode switch (page 27), 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 en...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    24 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 removal 1 turn the power/mode switch (page 27), and confirm that the mode lamp is o...

  • Page 25: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    25 preparation 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 ...

  • Page 26: Fitting The Eye Cup

    26 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 102 of vol.2) and refit it. Eye ...

  • Page 27: Turning The Camera On/off

    27 preparation 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 mo...

  • Page 28: Setup Menu Basic Operations

    28 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 video. The fol...

  • Page 29

    29 preparation 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...

  • Page 30: Setting The Calendar

    30 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 camera’s pow...

  • Page 31

    31 preparation 8 repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining items. • 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, press t...

  • Page 32: Setup Menu Structure

    32 setup menu structure mode menu camera menu scene file load/save/init (page 79 of vol.2) sync scan type synchro scan sw mode function knob detail level (page 82 of vol.2) low gain v detail level mid gain detail coring high gain chroma level super gain chroma phase atw color temp ach mf assist colo...

  • Page 33

    33 menu display setup zebra detect1 (page 89 of vol.2) zebra detect2 y get marker safety zone *3 card functions card format center marker (page 92 of vol.2) card status focus bar iris meter rec counter video out osd user file card read date/time (page 92 of vol.2) card write date format load/save/in...

  • Page 34

    34 playback mode menu pb menu play setup pb format *2 (page 95 of vol.2) repeat play resume play thumbnail thumbnail mode skip mode *2 (page 96 of vol.2) indicator data display date format operation delete (page 96 of vol.2) index *2 clip protect *2 repair *1 sw mode user1 (page 82 of vol.2) user2 u...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    35 reference menu 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: 11.6 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 app...

  • Page 36

    36 image/recording/playback avchd mode recording format avchd standard compliant 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) sdxc memory...

  • Page 37

    37 reference audio recording playback avchd mode compression formats recording/playback: dolby digital/2 ch sampling frequency 48 khz encoding 16 bit compressed bit rate ph mode: 384 kbps pm/ha/he mode: 256 kbps dv mode compression formats recording/playback: linear pcm (digital 2 ch) sampling frequ...

  • Page 38

    Information on disposal in other countries outside the european union eu these symbols are only valid in the european union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 2011.