Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC130AP Operating Instructions

							Model No.	AG-AC130AP
SS0412SI0 -YI
Printed in JapanVQT4K21 (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
 10)
		This	product	is	eligible	for	the	AVCCAM	3	Year	W
arranty	Repair	Program.	For	details,	see	page	6.Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for 
future use.
Volume1 
						

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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	risk	of	dripping	or	splashing	liquids,	and	do	not	place	any	liquid	containers	on	top	of	the	equipment.
WARNING:	Always	keep	memory	cards	or	accessories	(coin	battery,	microphone	holder	screws,	microphone	holder	adaptor ,	INPUT	terminal	covers)	out	of	the	reach	of	babies	and	small	children.
CAUTION:To	reduce	the	risk	of	fire	or	electric	shock	and	annoying	interference,	use	the	recommended	accessories	only.
CAUTION:Do	not	jar,	swing,	or	shake	the	unit	by	its	handle	while	the	conversion	lens	or	another	accessory	is	attached.	
Due	to	the	added	weight	of	the	conversion	lens,	any	strong	jolt	to	the	handle	may	damage	the	unit	or	result	in	personal	injury.
CAUTION:The	mains	plug	of	the	power	supply	cord	shall	remain	readily	operable.
The	AC	receptacle	(mains	socket	outlet)	shall	be	installed	near	the	equipment	and	shall	be	easily	accessible.
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	completely	disconnect	this	equipment	from	the	AC	mains,	disconnect	the	power	cord	plug	from	the	AC	receptacle.
CAUTION:Danger	of	explosion	or	fire	if	battery	is		incorrectly	replaced	or	mistreated.
•	
Do
	not	disassemble	the	battery	or	dispose	of	it	in	fire.
•	

Do
	not	store	in	temperatures	over	60°C	(140°F).
•	

Do
	not	expose	the	battery	to	excessive	heat	such	as	sun-
shine,	fire	or	the	like.For Battery Pack•	 Use	specified	charger .
•	 Replace	only	with	same	or	specified	type.For Battery of Remote Controller•	 Replace	battery	with	part	No.	CR2025	only .
•	 Do	not	recharge	the	battery .
CAUTION:In	order	to	maintain	adequate	ventilation,	do	not	install	or	place	this	unit	in	a	bookcase,	built-in	cabinet	or	any	other	confined	space.		To	prevent	risk	of	electric	shock	or	fire	hazard	due	to	overheating,	ensure	that	curtains	and	any	other	materials	do	not	obstruct	the	ventilation.
CAUTION:Do	not	lift	the	unit	by	its	handle	while	the	tripod	is	attached.	When	the	tripod	is	attached,	its	weight	will	also	af fect	the	unit’

s
	handle,	possibly	causing	the	handle	to	break	and	hurting	the	user

.
	To	carry	the	unit	while	the	tripod	is	attached,	take	hold	of	the	tripod.
CAUTION:Excessive	sound	pressure	from	earphones	and	headphones	can	cause	hearing	loss.
CAUTION:Do	not	leave	the	unit	in	direct	contact	with	the	skin	for	long	periods	of	time	when	in	use.		
Low	temperature	burn	injuries	may	be	suf

fered
	if	the	high	temperature	parts	of	this	unit	are	in	direct	contact	with	the	skin	for	long	periods	of	time.	When	using	the	equipment	for	long	periods	of	time,	make	use	of	the	tripod.
CAUTION:Keep	metal	objects	(such	as	necklaces	and	hairpins)	away	from	the	battery.
Short-circuiting
	may	occur	across	the	terminals,	causing	the	battery	to	heat	up,	and	you	may	seriously	burn	yourself	if	you	touch	the	battery	in	this	state.
Read this first!
The	lightning	flash	with	arrowhead	symbol,	
within	an	equilateral	triangle,	is	intended	to	
alert	the	user	to	the	presence	of	uninsulated	
“dangerous	voltage”	within	the	product’

s	
enclosure
	that	may	be	of	suf

ficient
	magnitude	
to	constitute	a	risk	of	electric	shock	to	persons.
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.
			
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 			
CAUTION:	TO	REDUCE	THE	RISK	OF	ELECTRIC	SHOCK,	DO	NOT	REMOVE	COVER	(OR	BACK).
NO	USER-SER

VICEABLE
	P
 ARTS
	INSIDE.
REFER	TO	SER

VICING
	TO	QUALIFIED	SER
 VICE
	PERSONNEL. 
						

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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	dif

ferent
	AC	plug.	Please	contact	either	a	local	or	foreign	Panasonic	authorized	service	center	for	assistance	in	selecting	an	alternate	AC	plug.
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel	Number:	 	 AG-AC130AP
Trade	Name:	 	 Panasonic
Responsible
	Party:		Panasonic	Corporation	of	North	America	One	Panasonic	W ay,	Secaucus,	NJ	07094Support	contact:		 1-800-524-1448
This	device	complies	with	Part	15	of	the	FCC	Rules.
Operation	is	subject	to	the	following	two	conditions:
(1)	This	device	may	not	cause	harmful	interference,	and	(2)	this	device	must	accept	any	interference	received,	including	interference	that	may	cause	undesired	operation.
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	assure	continued	compliance,	follow	the	attached	installation	instructions	and	do	not	make	any	unauthorized	modifications.
CAUTION:This	equipment	has	been	tested	and	found	to	comply	with	the	limits	for	a	Class	B	digital	device,	pursuant	to	Part	15	of	the	FCC	Rules.	These	limits	are	designed	to	provide	reasonable	protection	against	harmful	interference	in	a	residential	installation.	This	equipment	generates,	uses	and	can	radiate	radio	frequency	energy	and,	if	not	installed	and	used	in	accordance	with	the	instructions,	may	cause	harmful	interference	to	radio	communications.	However
 ,
	there	is	no	guarantee	that	interference	will	not	occur	in	a	particular	installation.	If	this	equipment	does	cause	harmful	interference	to	radio	or	television	reception,	which	can	be	determined	by	turning	the	equipment	of

f
	and	on,	the	user	is	encouraged	to	try	to	correct	the	interference	by	one	of	the	following	measures:
•	

Reorient
	or	relocate	the	receiving	antenna.
•	

Increase
	the	separation	between	the	equipment	and	receiver
 .
•	 Connect	the	equipment	into	an	outlet	on	a	circuit	different	from	that	to	which	the	receiver	is	connected.•	 Consult	the	dealer	or	an	experienced	radio/TV	technician	for	help.
The	user	may	find	the	booklet	“Something	About	Interference”	
available	from	FCC	local	regional	of

fices
	helpful.
FCC Warning:To	assure	continued	FCC	emission	limit	compliance,	follow	the	attached	installation	instructions	and	the	user	must	use	only	shielded	interface	cables	when	connecting	to	host	computer	or	peripheral	devices.	Also	any	unauthorized	changes	or	modifications	to	this	equipment	could	void	the	user's	authority	to	operate	this	device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This	class	B	digital	apparatus	complies	with	Canadian	ICES-003.
Cet	appareil	numéique	de	la	classe	B	est	conforme	à	la	norme	NMB-003	du	Canada.
indicates	safety	information. 
						

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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
	instructions.
8)		Do	not	install	near	any	heat	sources	such	as	radiators,	heat	registers,	stoves,	or	other	apparatus	(including	amplifiers)	that	produce	heat.
9)		Do	not	defeat	the	safety	purpose	of	the	polarized	or	grounding-type	plug.	A	polarized	plug	has	two	blades	with	one	wider	than	the	other

.
	A	grounding-type	plug	has	two	blades	and	a	third	grounding	prong.	The	wide	blade	or	the	third	prong	are	provided	for	your	safety

.
	If	the	provided	plug	does	not	fit	into	your	outlet,	consult	an	electrician	for	replacement	of	the	obsolete	outlet.
10)		Protect	the	power	cord	from	being	walked	on	or	pinched	particularly	at	plu

gs,
	convenience	receptacles,	and	the	point	where	they	exit	from	the	apparatus.
1

1)	
	Only	use	attachments/accessories	specified	by	the	manufacturer
 .
12)	
	Use	only	with	the	cart,	stand,	tripod,	bracket,	or	table	specified	by	the	man

ufacturer,
	or	sold	with	the	apparatus.	When	a	cart	is	used,	use	caution	when	moving	the	cart/	apparatus	combination	to	avoid	injury	from	tip-over

.
13)	 Unplug
	this	app

aratus
	during	lightn
 ing
	storms	or	when	unused	for	long	pe
 riods
	of	time.
14)		Refer	all	servici

ng
	to	qualified	serv
 ice
	personnel.	Servicing	is	required	wh
 en
	the	apparatus	has	been	damaged	in	any	way

,
	such	as	power-supply	cord	or	plug	is	damaged,	liquid	has	been	spilled	or	objects	have	fallen	into	the	apparatus,	the	apparatus	has	been	exposed	to	rain	or	moisture,	does	not	operate	normally

,
	or	has	been	dropped.
IMPORTANT“Unauthorized	recording	of	copyrighted	television	programs,	video	tapes	and	other	materials	may	infringe	the	right	of	copyright	owners	and	be	contrary	to	copyright	laws.”
For USA-California Only 
This	product	contains	a	CR	Coin	Cell	Lithium	Battery	which	contains	Perchlorate	Material	–	special	handling	may	apply.
See
	www

.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
A	lithium	ion/polymer	battery	that	is	recyclable	powers	the	product	you	have	purchased.
Please	call	1-800-8-BA TTERY	for	information	on	how	to	recycle	this	battery . 
						

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Para remover a bateria
Bateria Principal de EnergiaPressione	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 Apenas
 „ Manuseio de baterias usadas
BRASILApós	o	uso,	as	pilhas	e	/ou	baterias	poderão	ser	entregues	ao	estabelecimento	comercial	ou	rede	de	assistência	técnica	autorizada.
Cobrir
	os	terminais	positivo	(+)	e	negativo	(-)	com	uma	fita	isolante	adesiva,	antes	de	depositar	numa	caixa	destinada	para	o	recolhimento.	O	contato	entre	partes	metálicas	pode	causar	vazamentos,	gerar	calor,	romper	a	blindagem	e	produzir	fogo.
Não	desmonte,	não	remova	o	invólucro,	nem	amasse	a	bateria.	O	gás	liberado	pela	bateria	pode	irritar	a	garganta,	danificar	o	lacre	do	invólucro	ou	o	vazamento	provocar	calor

,
	ruptura	da	blindagem	e	produzir	fogo	devido	ao	curto	circuito	dos	terminais.	Não	incinere	nem	aqueça	as	baterias,	elas	não	podem	ficar	expostas	a	temperaturas	superiores	a	100°C	(212°F).	O	gás	liberado	pela	bateria	pode	irritar	a	garganta,	danificar	o	lacre	do	invólucro	ou	o	vazamento	provocar	calor

,
	ruptura	da	blindagem	e	produzir	fogo	devido	ao	curto	circuito	dos	terminais	provocado	internamente.
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. 
						

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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 possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that 
safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
■	 Batteries	that	may	be	used	with	this	product	(Correct	as	of	September	2011)   Panasonic CGA-E/625 (bundled) and VW-VBG6 (optional) batteries  may be used with this product. 
   The CGA-E/625 (bundled) and VW-VBG6 (optional) batteries

 contain a function to enable verification as 
to whether they may be safely used with this product.
*1: Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions.  *2: Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage.  
*3: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region.  *4: Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty.  
Purchase 
AVCCAM product Register online 
within 1 month“Registration Notice”  e-mail sent
Details about user registration and the extended warranty: http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e
Free 3 years of  Warranty Repairs
Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to 
three years. 
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.
Make sure to save the “Registration Notice” e-mail 
during the warranty period.
Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any 
information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.
1st year 2nd year3rd year
AVCCAM device*2Basic warranty*3Extended warranty repair*4
AC	Adaptor	(Battery	Charger)
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC  Adaptor	(Battery Charger). Disconnect the AC mains plug 
from the 
AC mains socket when not in use. 
						

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■
■ 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).
Reference pages
	• Reference	pages	in	this	document	are	indicated	by	(Page	00).
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
	• SD/SDHC/SDXC	memory	cards	are	all	described	as	memory	cards.	Each	name	is	described	when	explained	individually

.
Notations
	• The	menu	items	displayed	on	the	screen	are	enclosed	in	square	brackets	like	[Menu	items],	and	characters	printed	on	camera	and	the	remote	control	are	enclosed	in	angle	brackets	as	in	.
Menu display language
	• [English]	is	set	in	the	factory	settings.	You	can	change	the	display	language	in	[LANGUAGE]	item	of	the	[OTHER	FUNCTIONS]	screen.
	•The	SDHC	logo	and	SDXC	logo	are	trademarks	of	SD-3C,	LLC.	
	
• “AVCHD”	and	the	“A
 VCHD”
	logo	are	trademarks	of	Panasonic	Corporation	and	Sony	Corporation.	•
The	“DV”	is	a	registered	trademark.	•Manufactured	under	license	from	Dolby	Laboratories.		
Dolby	and	the	double-D	symbol	are	trademarks	of	Dolby	Laboratories.	• HDMI,	the	HDMI	logo,	and	High-Definition	Multimedia	Interface	are	trademarks	or	registered	trademarks	of	HDMI	Licensing	LLC.	•Microsoft®,	Windows®,	and	Windows	Vista®	are	either	registered	trademarks	or	trademarks	of	Microsoft	Corporation	in	the	United	States	and/or	other	countries.	•Screenshots	are	used	in	accordance	with	Microsoft	Corporation	guidelines.	•IBM	and	PC/A

T
	are	registered	trademarks	of	International	Business	Machines	Corporation.	• Intel®	is	a	registered	trademark	or	a	trademark	of	Intel	Corporation	in	the	United	States	and/or	other	countries.	•Apple®,	Macintosh®,	and	Mac	OS®	are	trademarks	or	registered	trademarks	of	Apple	Inc.	in	the	United	States	and/or	other	countries.	•Other	model	names,	company	names,	and	product	names	listed	in	these	operating	instructions	are	trademarks	or	registered	trademarks	of	their	respective	companies.	•This	product	is	licensed	under	the	AVC	Patent	Portfolio	License	for	the	personal	and	non-commercial	use	of	a	consumer

,
	and	no	license	is	granted	or	shall	be	implied	for	any	use	other	than	the	personal	uses	detailed	below

.
-	 To
	encode	video	in	compliance	with	the	AVC	standard	(“A

VC
	V
 ideo”)
-	 To
	decode	AVC	V

ideo
	that	was	encoded	by	a	consumer	engaged	in	a	personal	and	non-commercial	activity
-	 To	decode	AVC	V

ideo
	that	was	obtained	from	a	video	provider	licensed	to	provide	AVC	V
 ideo	
Additional
	information	may	be	obtained	from	MPEG	LA,	LLC	(http://www

.mpegla.com).
-	 Separate
	license	contracts	must	be	obtained	from	MPEG	LA	where	SD	Memory	Cards	containing	information	recorded	with	this	product	are	to	be	distributed	to	end	users	for	commercial	purposes.	“End	user”	refers	to	persons	or	organizations	handling	such	contents	for	personal	use. 
						

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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	(A
VCHD)/SD
	mode	(DV)	recording.	•In	this	document,	“HD	mode”	is	referred	to	as	“A

VCHD
	mode”	and	“SD	mode”	is	referred	to	as	“DV	mode”.
LOCK
 
AG-AC130A
DV tape equipment\fm\nemory \bard 
\bamera-re\border\f\bomput\ner, et\b.
Computer
Video equipment\ftel\nevision\fmonitor
Data can be transf\gerred for 
backup/dubbing/edit\ging\f
IEEE1394 (DV) \bable 
(can only be used i\gn D\b mode)
Audio pin \bable
Video pin \bable
HDMI \bable 
(can only be  used in 
A\bCHD mode)
Memory \bard
AVCHD mode Speed class 4 or hig\gher can be used when\g in PH/HA 
mode\f
DV mode Speed class 6 or hig\gher can be used\f
USB2.0 \bonne\btion \bab\nle
Saves and reads the\g setting 
values of scene fil\ges or user 
files on the memory \gcard\f
Speed class 2 or hig\gher can be used when\g in PM/HE 
mode\f 
						

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Read this first! ................................................ 2
How to use the camera .................................. 8
Please read before use
 ................................ 11Compatible	memory	card	for	this	camera	..... 11	(SD	speed	class	4)	....................... 12	(SD	speed	class	6)	.......................12Operating precautions ................................. 13
Before use
Before using the camera.............................. 15
Accessories .................................................. 17
Optional accessories ................................... 17
Description of parts
Description of parts ...................................... 18Left	side	............................... ......................... 18
Top	and	right	side	.............................. ........... 19
Front
	side	and	rear	side	...............................

. 20
Remote
	control	..............................

............... 21
Preparation
Recharging the battery ................................ 21Recharging	................................................... 21Power sources .............................................. 23Using	the	battery............................... ............ 23
Using	the	AC	adaptor .................................... 24
Adjusting the hand strap ............................. 24
Attaching the shoulder strap ....................... 25
Attaching/removing the lens hood ............. 25
Attaching/removing the lens cap ................ 25
Fitting the eye cup ........................................ 26
The remote control ....................................... 26Inserting	the	battery	............................... ....... 26
Remote	control	usable	range ........................ 26
Turning the camera ON/OFF ........................ 27Switching	to	AVCHD	mode/DV	mode	........... 27Setup menu basic operations ..................... 28Using	the	setup	menu	................................... 28
Initializing	the	setup	menu	............................ 29
Setting the calendar ..................................... 30
Menu
Setup menu structure .................................. 32	mode	menu	..............................32
Playback		mode	menu	......................... 34
Reference
Specifications ............................................... 35
Contents
Volume	1	(This	Book) 
						

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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 shooting settings (scene files)
Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards
Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only)
Using the counter
Charging the built-in battery/setting the  time code
Playback
Basic playback operations
Thumbnail screen
Playback settings [PLAY SETUP]
Thumbnail operations
Useful playback functions
Editing
Connecting external devices
Nonlinear editing
How to handle data recorded on the memory card
Dubbing
Displays
Screen displays
Menu
Setup menu list
Reference
Before calling for service
Updating the firmware incorporated into  the unit
Cleaning
Storage precautions
Recording format list
Index
 „How to open the operating instruction manual PDF files
Discontinue
	installation	if	the	installation	screen	of	the	software	opens	as	a	result	of	inserting	the	CD-ROM.
When	[INDEX.pdf]	on	the	CD-ROM	is	opened,	a	list	of	the	operating	instruction	manuals	will	be	displayed.
Click	on	the	document	name	of	the	manual	to	be	opened.
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