Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC130AP Operating Instructions

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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	V
ol.2)
Take	note	that	the	following	buttons	are	for	functions	that	cannot	be	executed	on	this	camera.	
	
•	button	• PHOTO	SHOT	button
ZOOM
START/
STOP
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP
SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PAUSESEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
3
4
6
8
1
2
5
7
8
9
10
116
10
12
Remote	control	usable	range	(Page	26)
1 EXT DISPLAY button
(Page 62 of V ol.2)
2
 DATE/TIME button (Page 62 of V

ol.2)
3
 START/ST

OP button
Same
	function	as	the	
	button	on	the	camera.
4
 ZOOM/VOL button 
(Page 62 of V

ol.2)
5
 PLAY

 button (Page
 50 of V
 ol.2)
6
 SE

ARCH button (Page
 50
  of Vol.2, Page
 61
  of 
Vol.2)
7
 PAUSE button (Page 50 of V

ol.2)
8
 STILL 

ADV button (Page
 62 of V
 ol.2)
9
 STOP

 button (Page
 50 of V
 ol.2)
10
 SK

IP button (Page
 50
  of Vol.2, Page
 61
  of Vol.2)
11
 OPERATION buttons
Same	function	as	the	OPERA

TION
	lever	on	the	camera.
12
 MENU button
Same	function	as	the	MENU	button	on	the	camera.
Preparation
Recharging
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.	• Disconnect	the	DC	cord.	The	battery	cannot	be	charged	if	the	DC	cord	is	connected.
(1)
(2)Insert until fully\o in place.
DC cor\f
2 Insert the battery.
Charging lamp 
Align th\f batt\fry with\t th\f mar\b 
and ins\frt fully.
The	battery	is	not	charged	at	the	time	of	purchase.	Charge	the	battery	before	use.
It	is	recommended	that	you	keep	one	extra	battery	as	a	spare.
Recharging the battery 
						

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 „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	dirt,	dust,	or	foreign	substances	on	the	connectors,	disconnect	the	power	plug	from	the	socket	before	cleaning.	•If	the	charging	lamp	continues	to	flash,	the	battery	or	the	AC	adaptor	may	be	damaged.
Consult	the	dealer	where	it	was	purchased.
 „Charging time and available recording time 
standards
Battery  model Voltage/
capacity Charging 
time Maximum 
continuous recording  time
CGA-E/625
	(bundled) 7.2
	V/	5800/5400	(typ./min.)	mAhApprox.
	5	hours	and	50	minutes
Approx.
	3	hours	and	30	minutes
VW

-VBG6
(optional)
	
7.2	V/	5800/5400	(typ./min.)	mAh Approx.
	5	hours	and	50	minutes
Approx.
	3	hours	and	30	minutes
	•
The	figures	in	the	preceding	table	are	for	normal	te
mperature	co nditions	(t emperature	25 °C	(7 7°F)/
humidity
	60%).	This	only	serves	as	a	guide	since	charging	may	take	longer	in	high	or	low	temperatures.	• Charging	may	take	longer	if	the	battery	has	not	been	in	use	for	a	long	period	of	time.	•Given	here	are	the	standard	maximum	continuous	recording	times	when	recording	in	PH	1080/60i	mode	using	the	viewfinder	with	no	connections	to	any	external	devices	and	with	the	LCD	monitor	closed.	•Th

is
	se
 rves
	on
 ly
	as	a	gu
 ide
	as	av
 ailable
	re
 cording
	times	may	vary	according	to	usage	conditions.	•Charging	times	are	based	on	the	time	to	charge	batteries	from	an	empty	state.
 „Remaining battery capacity display
When
	using	Panasonic	batteries	that	are	compatible	with	this	product,	the	remaining	battery	capacity	is	displayed	in	minutes.
[
]	1h30m
The	time	remaining	(as	shown	previously)	is	displayed	after	a	brief	pause.	• As	battery	capacity	decreases,	the	display	will	
change	as	follows:	[]
 []
 []
	[] [].	When	there	ar
e	on ly	3	mi nutes	or	less	of	capacity	left,	[]	will	be	displayed	in	red,	and	when	the	battery	becomes	empty
,	
[]	will	flash.	•The	remaining	battery	capacity	may	not	be	displayed	correctly	when	the	battery	is	used	in	high	or	low	temperatures,	or	when	the	battery	has	not	been	used	for	a	long	period	of	time.	To	ensure	that	the	remaining	battery	capacity	is	displayed	correctly

,
	use	the	battery	completely	from	a	fully-charged	state	and	charge	it	again.	(Remaining	battery	capacity	may	still	not	be	displayed	correctly	if	the	battery	has	been	used	for	long	periods	in	high	or	low	temperatures,	or	if	the	battery	has	already	been	recharged	numerous	times.)	•This	only	serves	as	a	guide	as	remaining	battery	capacity	display	times	may	vary	according	to	usage	conditions.	•The	remaining	battery	capacity	display	will	momentarily	disappear	when	switching	between	modes,	when	conducting	REC	CHECK	op

erations,
	or	wh
 en
	ch
 anging
	th
 e
	LC
 D
	br
 ightness
	since	the	capacity	is	recalculated	during	these	times.	•This	is	not	displayed	when	using	the	AC	adaptor

.
	•The	battery	and	the	camera	itself	becomes	hot	while	it	is	being	used	or	charged.	•Available	recording	time	is	reduced	if	you	repeatedly	start	and	stop	recording.	•The	battery	takes	longer	to	charge	when	it	is	warm.	•Using	the	AC	adaptor	near	radios	may	distort	their	sound.	Keep	the	AC	adaptor	1	meter	or	more	away	from	radios.	•The	AC	adaptor	may	make	some	noise	when	in	use,	but	this	is	normal.	•The	battery	cannot	be	recharged	when	a	DC	cord	is	connected	to	the	AC	adaptor

. 
						

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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	ensure	that	it	will	not	fall.
Battery release 
button
Mode lamp 
						

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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 off.
2 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector 
while pressing the battery release button.
3 Disconnect the AC cord from the power 
outlet.
	• The	battery	cannot	be	recharged	when	a	DC	cord	is	connected	to	the	AC	adaptor
.
	•Disconnect	the	AC	cord	from	the	power	outlet	when	this	device	is	not	in	use.
CAUTION:
•	
This apparatus can be operated at a volt-
age 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 service center for as-
sistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.
Adjusting the hand strap
Adjust	the	hand	strap	to	suit	your	hand.
1 Open the cover and adjust the length of the 
strap.
2 Close the cover.	•Make	sure	that	the	cover	is	firmly	closed. 
						

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Preparation
Attaching the shoulder strap
It	is	recommended	that	you	attach	the	shoulder	strap	to	avoid	dropping	the	camera.
20 mm or longer20 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	hood	to	the	camera	with	the	lens	hood	guide	facing	up	and	aligned	to	the	center	of	the	camera.	•Turn	the	lens	hood	clockwise	until	it	clicks	and	locks	into	place.
(1)
(2) Center of the came\ira
The si\fe with lens 
hoo\f g\bi\fe
Attaching/removing the lens cap
Removing the lens cap
	• Pinch	the	lens	cap	to	remove	it.
Attaching the lens cap
	•Pinch	the	lens	cap	to	attach	it.	•Keep	the	lens	cap	attached	when	the	camera	is	not	in	use	to	protect	the	lens.
Lens cap 
						

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Fitting the eye cup
Attach	the	eye	cu p	by	fit ting	th e	ey e	cu p	ho lder	an d	the	ridges	of	the	eye	cup	together
.
	•Turning	the	eye	cup	after	attaching	it	may	cause	the	eye	cup	holder	to	come	of

f.
	If	the	eye	cup	holder	does	come	of

f,
	see	“Cleaning	the	viewfinder”	(Page	102	of	V

ol.2)
	and	refit	it.
Eye cup holderEye cup
Ridges
The remote control
Inserting the battery
1 Remove the holder while pushing the catch 
in the direction shown by arrow (1).
(1) (2)
2 Insert the battery with the side marked with 
 facing up.
3 Return the holder to its original position.	•
When	the	battery	(CR2025)	runs	out,	replace	it	with	a	new	one.	(Battery	life	depends	on	the	frequency	of	usage	but	is	approximated	at	about	one	year

.)
If
	the	remote	control	unit	fails	to	work	even	when	it	is	operated	near	the	camera’

s
	remote	control	sensor,	it	means	that	the	battery	has	run	out. •Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Remote control usable range
For	the	remote	control	sensor,
Distance:	Approx.	within	5	m
Angle:	Approx.	10°	upward,	15°	downward,	and	15°	sideways
(using	the	accessory	battery)
Remote control  sensor (rear)
Remote control  sensor (front)
	•These	are	the	operation	range	values	when	the	remote	control	is	used	indoors.	If	used	outdoors	or	if	strong	light	is	hitting	the	remote	control	sensor,	the	remote	control	may	not	operate	properly	even	within	the	said	ranges.	•The	remote	control	is	set	to	[OFF]	in	the	factory	settings.	When	using	the	remote	control,	set	the	[IR	REMOTE]	on	the	[OTHER	FUNCTIONS]	menu	to	[ON].	(Page	93	of	V

ol.2) 
						

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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	mode	lamp		will	light	up	in	green	and	the	camera	goes	to		mode.	(Page	50	of	V

ol.2)
	•Every	time	the	switch	is	turned	to	the		position,	the	mode	will	change	between		mode	and		mode.
T

urning off the power:
Turn
	the	POWER/MODE	switch	up	to	the		position	while	pressing	the	lock	release	button.
The	mode	lamp	/	goes	of

f.
Lock release butto\Rn POWER\fMODE sw\btch Mode lamp
Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode
1 Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch . (Page 27) 
2 Press the  button.
3 Set [AVCHD] or [DV] from the [HD/SD MODE] items in the setup menu 
[RECORDING SETUP] screen.
4 When the [TURN POWER OFF] message is displayed, turn the power 
OFF and then ON again.
When
	the	power	is	turned	on	again,	the	mode	changes.	•For	instructions	on	how	to	turn	the	camera	ON/OFF

,
	refer	to	page	27.	•When	you	switch	to	AVCHD	mode,		indicator	will	light	up	in	blue.	•When	you	switch	to	DV	mode,		indicator	will	turn	of

f.
 indicator 
						

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You	can	change	camera	settings	using	the	setup	menu	according	to	the	shooting	scene	and	recording	details.
 
 buttonOPERATION  l\fv\fr
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
	following	menu	screens	are	displayed	on	the	viewfinder	and	LCD	monitor

.
 mode (Example)
 mode (Example)
2 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the  
directions to move the yellow cursor to the 
function you wish to set.
3 Press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it in the 
 direction) to display the setting items.
Example:
4 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the  
directions to move to the function you wish 
to set.
Example:
5 Press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it in the 
 direction) to make the setting.
When	changing	values	or	other	parameters,	tilt	th

e
	OP
 ERATION
	le
 ver
	in	th
 e
		directions	to	change	the	setting	value.	Select	the	item	you	wish	to	set,	and	then	press	the	OPERA
TION
	lever	to	confirm.
Example:
	• Tilt	the	OPERATION	le
ver	in	th e		direction	to	return	to	the	previous	menu.
Setup menu basic operations 
						

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Preparation
 
6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change other items.
Press
	the		button	to	complete	settings	and	return	to	the	normal	screen.	• In	some	menus,	tilting	the	OPERA

TION
	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		button	to	complete	settings	and	return	to	the	normal	screen.
Initializing the setup menu
The	setup	me nu	is	di vided	in to	us er	fil es	an d	sc ene	files	and	you	can	initialize	each	one	to	its	factory	settings.
To initialize user files (all items other than 
scene files)
By
	selecting	[INIT]	in	the	[LOAD/SA

VE/INIT]
	item	of	the	[USER	FILE]	screen,	you	can	restore	the	current	user	file	menu	setting	to	its	factory	setting.
T

o initialize scene files
Among
	the	six	scene	files,	select	the	file	you	wish	to	initialize	using	the		dial.	Then	by	selecting	[INIT]	in	the	[LOAD/SA

VE/INIT]
	item	of	the	[SCENE	FILE]	screen,	you	can	restore	the	setting	value	of	only	the	selected	scene	file	to	its	factory	setting.
	•To	initialize	user	files	and	scene	files	at	the	same	time,	restore	a	user	file	and	all	six	scene	files	to	their	factory	settings	by	selecting	[YES]	in	the	[MENU	INIT]	item	of	the	[OTHER	FUNCTIONS]	screen.	•Time	code/[OPERA

TION
	TIME]	item/[CLOCK	SET]	item/[TIME	ZONE]	item	setting	values	are	not	initialized. 
						

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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,	201

1,
	17:20.
1 Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch 
. (Page 27)
2 Press the  button.	•Menu	operation	(Page	28)	•Operations	can	also	be	performed	using	buttons	on	the	remote	control	that	correspond	to	those	on	the	camera.	For	details,	see	“Remote	control”	(Page	21).
3 Select the [TIME ZONE] item on the setup 
menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen and 
press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it to the 
<
> direction).
4 Since pressing the OPERATION lever 
will display the settings screen, tilt the 
OPERATION lever in the <
> directions 
to set the time difference from Greenwich 
Mean Time, then press the OPERATION 
lever again.
Factory
	default	setting	is	[0:00].
5 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the  
direction and select [YES] in the [CLOCK 
SET] item on the setup menu [OTHER 
FUNCTIONS] screen.
6 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the  
directions to set to [2011].
7 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the  
direction to change to the next item, then tilt 
the lever in the <
> directions to set to 
[SEP].
Setting the calendar