Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC130AP Operating Instructions

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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

,
	201
 1)
 „Shooting in DV mode
Speed
	class	6	or	above	memory	cards	are	required.	It	is	recommended	that	you	use	the	following	Panasonic	memory	cards.	(As	of	September

,
	201
 1)
Memory card type Storage 
capacity AVCHD 
shooting/playback DV 
shooting/playback Saving/reading user 
files and scene files 
and reading metadata  (AVCHD only)
SD
	memory	card 8
	MB
16	MB Cannot	be	used.
Cannot
	be	used.
Can
	be	used.
32
	MB
64	MB
128	MB
256	MB Successful
	operation	is	not	guaranteed.
Shooting	may	suddenly	stop	with	certain	SD	memory	cards.
512
	MB
Can
	be	used. Can
	be	used.
1	GB
2
	GB
SDHC
	memory	card 4
	GB
Can	be	used.
6
	GB —
8
	GB Can	be	used.
12
	GB —
16
	GB
Can
	be	used.
32	GB
SDXC
	memory	card 48
	GB
64
	GB
—:	No	available	Panasonic	memory	cards
	• Please	see	our	support	page	at	the	following	website	for	the	latest	information	not	included	in	these	operating	instructions.
http://pro-av

.panasonic.net/
	• This	camera	supports	F

AT12
	and	F

AT16
	formatted	SD	memory	cards,	F
 AT32
	formatted	SDHC	memory	cards,	and	exF

AT
	formatted	SDXC	memory	cards	that	are	compliant	with	the	SD	standard.	• SDHC	memory	cards	of	4	GB	or	above	that	do	not	have	the	SDHC	logo	and	SDXC	memory	cards	of	48	GB	or	above	that	do	not	have	the	SDXC	logo	are	not	compliant	with	the	SD	standard.	•Use	this	camera	to	format	memory	cards.	Formatting	memory	cards	on	computers	or	other	devices	may	cause	recording	to	take	longer	than	normal,	or	may	cause	memory	cards	to	become	incompatible	with	th

is
	pr

oduct.
	(P

age
	13	of	Vo

l.2)
	(U

se
	th

is
	ca

mera
	to	re

format
	an
 y
	me
 mory
	ca
 rds
	th
 at
	ha
 ve
	be
 en
	fo
 rmatted
	on	computers	or	other	devices.)	•Multimedia	cards	cannot	be	used.
Please read before use 
						

							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	that	stable	recording	operation	can	be	achieved	by	using	memory	cards	of	class	4	and	above.
 (SD speed class 6)
This	refers	to	a	class	6	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	6	memory	card	is	recommended	for	SD-compatible	products,	this	indicates	that	stable	recording	operation	can	be	achieved	by	using	memory	cards	of	class	6	and	above.
UHS- I
 compatibility	• UHS- I	(Ultra	High	Speed	I
)	is	speed	standard	for	SD	memory	card.	You	can	use	a	UHS- I	memory	card,	which	performs	as	an	SD	speed	class	10	memory	card	on	this	camera.
Reminders for handling
	• Do	not	allow	dirt,	water

,
	or	other	substances	to	come	into	contact	with	the	terminal	on	the	back	of	the	memory	card.	•Do	not	leave	the	memory	card	in	the	following	places:
-	

Direct
	sunlight	or	places	of	high	temperature,	such	as	near	heating	equipment
-	

Humid
	and	dusty	locations
-	

Locations
	with	high	variations	in	temperature	(where	condensation	occurs)
-	

Locations
	that	are	subject	to	static	electricity	and	electromagnetic	waves	•Store	memory	cards	in	bags	or	cases	after	use. 
						

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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 fields.
	• Using	the	camera	on	top	of	or	near	a	television	set	may	cause	distortions	in	the	image	or	sound	due	to	the	electromagnetic	waves	that	the	television	emits.	•The	powerful	magnetic	fields	generated	by	speakers	or	large	motors	may	damage	recorded	content	or	distort	images.	•The	electromagnetic	waves	emitted	from	a	microcomputer	may	adversely	af

fect
	the	camera	and	cause	images	or	sound	to	be	distorted.	•If	the	camera	is	adversely	af

fected
	by	devices	that	generate	magnetic	fields	and	it	no	longer	operates	properly

,
	turn	it	of
 f
	and	remove	the	battery	or	unplug	the	AC	adaptor	from	the	power	outlet.	Then	install	the	battery	again	or	reconnect	the	AC	adaptor

.
	After	this,	turn	the	camera	back	on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters 
or high-voltage equipment.
	• Using	the	camera	near	radio	transmitters	or	high-
voltage	equipment	may	adversely	af

fect
	the	recorded	images	or	sound.
Do not allow sand or dust to get into the 
camera when using it at the beach or other 
similar places.
	• Sand	and	dust	can	damage	the	camera	or	memory	card.
 (Be	careful	when	inserting	or	removing	a	memory	card.) AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery
	•
If	the		lamp	continues	to	flash	even	when	the	battery	temperature	is	normal,	the	battery	or	AC	adaptor	(battery	charger)	might	be	damaged.	Contact	your	dealer

.
	•The	battery	takes	longer	to	charge	when	it	is	warm.	•Using	the	AC	adaptor	(battery	charger)	near	radios	may	distort	their	sound.	Keep	the	AC	adaptor	(battery	charger)	1	meter	or	more	away	from	radios.	•The	AC	adaptor	(battery	charger)	may	make	some	noise	when	in	use,	but	this	is	normal.
Be careful not to drop the camera when 
carrying it around.
	• Strong	impacts	may	damage	the	camera	unit	and	cause	it	to	stop	working	properly

.
	•Handle	the	camera	with	care	using	the	hand	strap	or	shoulder	strap	to	carry	it.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or 
other volatile substances.
	• Spraying	the	camera	with	insecticides	or	other	volatile	substances	may	deform	it	or	cause	the	coating	to	peel	of

f.
	•Do	not	leave	the	camera	in	contact	with	rubber	or	PVC	products	for	extended	periods	of	time.
After use, remove the battery or disconnect the 
AC power supply cord from the power outlet.
Battery characteristics
This
	camera	uses	a	rechargeable	lithium	ion	battery.	It	generates	electrical	energy	through	an	internal	chemical	reaction.	This	reaction	is	easily	influenced	by	the	ambient	temperature	and	humidity

,
	and	the	ef
 fective
	operating	time	of	the	battery	is	reduced	as	the	temperature	rises	or	falls.	If	you	use	this	camera	at	locations		with	extremely	low	temperatures,	its	operating	time	will	be	reduced.
If	the	battery	becomes	extremely	hot,	a	protective	function	will	engage	and	you	will	not	be	able	to	use	it	for	a	while.	
Operating precautions 
						

							14
 
Make sure to remove the battery after use.
Completely	remove	the	battery	from	the	camera.
(Even	if	you	turn	the	camera	of

f,
	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	become	impossible	to	recharge.
Do	not	remove	the	battery	when	the	POWER	switch	is	ON.
T

urn
	the	POWER	switch	OFF	and	make	sure	that	the	mode	lamp	is	completely	of

f
	before	removing	the	battery

.
Protect the battery terminals.
Do
	not	allow	dust	or	foreign	substances	to	cling	to	the	battery	terminals.
If	you	accidentally	drop	the	battery

,
	check	the	body	and	terminals	if	they	have	been	deformed.
Inserting	a	deformed	battery	into	the	camera	or	the	AC	adaptor	(battery	charger)	may	damage	the	camera	or	the	AC	adaptor	(battery	charger).
Reminders when discarding memory cards or 
transferring them to others
Formatting
	memory	cards	or	deleting	data	using	the	functions	of	this	camera	or	a	computer	will	merely	change	the	file	management	information	and	will	not	completely	erase	the	data	stored	in	the	memory	cards.	It	is	recommended	that	you	physically	destroy	memory	cards	when	discarding	them,	or	use	data	deletion	software	for	commercially	available	for	computers	to	completely	erase	the	data	when	transferring	them	to	others.	Us

ers
	ar
 e
	re
 sponsible
	fo
 r
	ma
 naging
	th
 e
	da
 ta
	st
 ored
	in	their	memory	cards.Liquid crystal displays
	•
Images	or	characters	can	linger	on	the	screen	of	the	LCD	or	viewfinder	if	they	are	left	displayed	for	a	long	time,	but	you	can	fix	this	by	leaving	the	camera	of

f
	for	several	hours.	•The	LCD	monitor	is	managed	with	high	precision	to	ensure	that	99.99%	of	the	pixels	are	ef

fective
	leaving	only	0.01%	of	pixels	that	are	either	dead	or	remain	on	all	the	time.	This	is	normal	and	will	have	no	ef

fect
	on	recorded	images.	•Dew	may	form	on	the	LCD	monitor	if	you	use	the	camera	in	locations	of	intensely	varying	temperatures.		Wipe	it	dry	with	a	soft,	dry	cloth.	•The	LCD	monitor	may	appear	a	little	dimmer	right	af

ter
	tu
 rning
	on	a	co
 ld
	ca
 mera.
	Th
 e
	br
 ightness
	wi
 ll
	go	back	to	normal	when	the	internal	temperature	increases.
Do not point the eyepiece of the lens or 
viewfinder at the sun.
Doing
	so	may	damage	the	internal	parts.
Protective caps for the terminals
Keep
	protective	caps	fitted	over	connecting	terminals	that	are	not	being	used.
Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback 
images in the following shooting conditions.
	• When	there	is	a	complex	pattern	in	the	background	•When	moving	the	camera	a	long	distance	or	moving	quickly	•When	the	subject	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	screen	may	appear	split	horizontally

.
		
(The	possibility	of	the	occurrence	may	be	reduced	by	setting	the	shutter	speed	lower

.) 
						

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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

fect
	the	control	and	playback	sequence	of	recorded	contents.	Check	and	set	the	calendar	and	time	zone	before	shooting.	(Page	30)
There are no guarantees for recorded content
	• In	th

e
	un
 likely
	ev
 ent
	th
 at
	co
 ntent
	th
 at
	wa
 s
	no
 t
	re
 corded
	du
 e
	to	a	ma
 lfunction
	in	th
 e
	ca
 mera
	or	th
 e
	me
 mory
	card	in	use,	please	understand	that	no	compensation	can	be	provided.
Copyrights
	• Copyright	laws	forbid	the	use	of	video	and	audio	material	that	you	recorded	for	any	purpose	other	than	your	own	personal	enjoyment.
Caution regarding laser beams
	• The	lens	may	suf

fer
	damage	if	struck	by	a	laser	beam.	Make	sure	that	laser	beams	do	not	strike	the	lens	when	shooting	in	an	environment	where	laser	devices	are	used.
Media that can be used with this camera
	• SD/SDHC/SDXC	memory	cards	can	be	used.	See	page	1

1
	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	tighten	the	tripod	screw	excessively	when	attaching	this	camera	to	a	tripod.
Attach the tripod \
to the tripod hole\
 on the bottom sid\
e.
Before use 
						

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 ■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.
It	records	audio	in	linear	PCM	format.
Regarding SDHC/SDXC memory card and recorded video compatibility , take note 
of the following:
SDHC/SDXC memory cards
	• SDHC/SDXC	memory	cards	cannot	be	used	with	non-SDHC/SDXC-
compatible	equipment.
	•	When	using	another	device,	ensure	that	it	supports	SDHC/SDXC	memory	cards.
Compatibility of video recorded in AVCHD mode
	• Recorded	video	cannot	be	used	with	non-A
VCHD-compatible	equipment.
	•Playback	may	not	always	be	possible	on	all	AVCHD-compatible	equipment.	In	such	instances,	play	your	video	using	this	camera.
Compatibility of video recorded in DV mode
	•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.
-	 The	playback	will	be	images	only .	Audio	is	not	played	back.
-	
You
	cannot	delete	or	repair	a	recorded	clip,	or	add	or	remove	a	shot	mark.
	• When	playing	back	a	memory	card	recorded	using	a	camera	in	Panasonic	AG-HMC80	series	on	this	camera
-	 [
?]	is	displayed	on	the	clip	on	the	thumbnail	screen.
-	 Both	image	and	audio	can	be	played	back.
-	
You
	cannot	delete	or	repair	a	recorded	clip,	or	add	or	remove	a	shot	mark.
	• For	details	about	clips,	see	“Thumbnail	screen”	(Page	51	of	V

ol.2). 
						

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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 cablesWireless remote control and 
coin battery (CR2025) (Page
 26)
Microphone holder(Page 63 of V ol.2)Microphone holder screws(Page 63 of V ol.2)
Length 6 mm (2 pieces)
Length 12 mm (2 pieces)
Microphone holder adaptor (Page 63 of V ol.2)CD-ROM
	- Operating	Instructions	(PDF)	- AVCCAM	Restorer	Software	- AVCCAM	SD	Card	File	Recovery	Software
The	following	accessories	are	attached	to	the	unit.
Lens cap (Page 25)INPUT terminal cap(2 pieces)Lens hood (Page 25)Hand strap (Page 24)
*	 The	battery	provided	with	this	product	is	CGA-E/625.	If	you	need	an	additional	battery ,	see	the	following	optional	
accessories	list.
	•Consult	your	dealer	when	purchasing	additional	accessories.	•Adequately	process	the	AC	cord	cap	and	the	packaging	material	after	taking	out	the	product.
Accessories 
						

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Left side
BARS
EVF DTL
LCD
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZEBRACH1 SELECTAUDIOINT(L) INT(R)INPUT1INPUT2INPUT2
CH2 SELECT
WFMAUTO
MANUCH2AUTO
MANUCH1
1 4
8 9 10 5
16
3
6 7
21 24
2526 27
2829
3031 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 microphone (Page 37 of V ol.2)
2
 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38 
of V

ol.2)
3
 INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38 
of V

ol.2)
4
 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 17 of V

ol.2)
5
 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 5 of V

ol.2)
6
 INPUT1 LINE/MIC switch (Page 38 of V

ol.2)
7
 INPUT2 LINE/MIC switch (Page 38 of V

ol.2)
8
 OIS button (Page 27 of V

ol.2)
9
 LCD monitor (Page 6 of V

ol.2)
10
 USER button (Page 27 of V

ol.2)
11
 ND FILTER dial (Page 20 of V

ol.2)
12
 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 19 of V

ol.2)
13
 FOCUS switch (Page 18 of V

ol.2)
14
 PUSH AUT

O button (Page
 18 of V
 ol.2)
15
 ZOOM switch (Page 17 of V

ol.2)
16
 SCENE FILE dial (Page 40 of V

ol.2)
17
 MENU button (Page 28)
18
 EXEC button (Page 57 of V

ol.2)
19
 OPERATION  lever (Page 28)
20
 AUDIO MON/ADV button (Page 29 of V

ol.2)
21
 Focus ring (Page 18 of V

ol.2)22 Zoom ring (Page 17 of V
ol.2)If	you	do	not	need	the	zoom	ring	pin,	attach	it	to	th
e	zo om	ri ng	pi n	ho le	(P age	19 )	to	pr event	th e	lo ss.
23 IRIS ring (Page 19 of Vol.2)
24
 IRIS button (Page 19 of V
 ol.2)
25
 GAIN switch (Page 20 of V

ol.2)
26
 WHITE BAL switch (Page 20 of V

ol.2)
27
 FUNCTION knob (Page 26 of V

ol.2)
28
 SHTR dial (Page 34 of V

ol.2)
29
 DIAL SEL

 button (Page
 34 of V
 ol.2)
30
 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 25 of V

ol.2)
31
 AUTO/MANU switch (Page 18 of V

ol.2)
32
 AUDIO LEVEL knob (CH1, CH2) (Page 39 of 
V

ol.2)
33
 ZEBRA button (Page 25 of V

ol.2)
34
 WFM button (Page 28 of V

ol.2)
35
 AUDIO CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 37 of 
V

ol.2)
36
 BARS button (Page 28 of V

ol.2)
37
 EVF DTL button (Page 6 of V

ol.2)
38
 LCD button (Page 8 of V

ol.2)
39
 CO

UNTER-RESET/TC SET button (Page
 46
  of 
Vol.2)
40
 AU

DIO AUTO/MANU CH1/CH2 switch (Page
 39 
of V

ol.2)
Description of parts 
						

							19
Description of parts
 
Top and right side
14 15
8
21
3 4
5
6 9
7
11 131210 16
1 VIDEO OUT (TC PRESET IN/OUT) terminal 
(Page 66 of V
ol.2)
2
 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 66 of 
V

ol.2)
3
 Mode lamp (Page 27)
4
 POWER/MODE switch (Page 27)
5
 Lock release button (Page 27)
6
 START/ST

OP button (Page
 1
 1 of Vol.2)
7
 Protective caps
Keep	protective	caps	fitted	over	connecting	terminals	that	are	not	being	used.
8 Shoulder strap mounting location (Page 25)
9
 Zoom lever (handle side) (Page 17 of V
 ol.2)
10
 REC CHECK button (Page 12 of V

ol.2)
11
 Zoom lever (Page 17 of V

ol.2)
12
 AU

DIO INPUT1/2 terminal (XLR 3-pin) (Page
 38 
of V

ol.2)
13
 Zoom ring pin hole
14
 HOLD switch (Page 24 of V

ol.2)
15
 ST

ART/STOP button (handle side) (Page
 24
  of 
Vol.2)
16
 Accessory shoe 
						

							20
 
Front side and rear side
1 25 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 V
 ol.2)
3
 Tally lamp (front) (Page 9 of V

ol.2)
4
 Built-in speaker (Page 62 of V

ol.2)
5
 AWB button (Page 20 of V

ol.2)
6
 Tripod hole (bottom) (Page 15)
7
 Viewfinder (Page 5 of V

ol.2)
8
 Memory card slot cover and OPEN lever 
(Page 10 of V

ol.2)
9
 Memory card slot and memory card access 
lamp (Page 12 of V

ol.2)
10
 Tally lamp (rear) (Page 9 of V

ol.2)
11
 Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 26)
12
 Battery release button (Page 23)
13
 Battery compartment (Page 23)
14
 HD indicator (Page 27)
15
 SLOT SEL button (Page 12 of V

ol.2)
16
 Protective caps
Keep	protective	caps	fitted	over	connecting	terminals	that	are	not	being	used.
17 USB2.0 terminal (Page 64 of V ol.2)
18
 Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) 
(Page 63 of V

ol.2)
19
 INDEX REMOTE jack (2.5 mm super mini 
jack) 20
 CAM REMOTE jack* 
FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack) 
Y

ou
	ca
 n
	co
 nnect
	a	re
 mote
	co
 ntrol
	un
 it
	(o
 ptional)
	to	control	the	FOCUS	and	IRIS	operations.
ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack)
Y
 ou
	can	connect	a	remote	control	unit	to	control	the	zoom	and	recording	start/stop	operation.*	 Do	not	connect	any	equipment	except	the	remote	
control	to	the		jack.	Connecting	
any	equipment	other	than	the	remote	control	may	
cause	the	image	brightness	to	change	or	the	images	
to	appear	out	of	focus.
21 HDMI OUT terminal (Page 66 of V
ol.2)
22
 DV OUT terminal (Page 65 of V
 ol.2)