Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC160AP, AG-AC160AEJ, AG-AC160AEN Operating Instructions

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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	that	can	deliver	diverse	image	representations	by	supporting	slow/quick	motion.	•In	this	document,	“HD	mode”	is	referred	to	as	“A

VCHD
	mode”	and	“SD	mode”	is	referred	to	as	“DV	mode”....

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Read this first! ................................................ 2
How to use the camera ................................ 11
Please read before use
 ................................ 14Compatible memory card for this camera ..... 14 (SD speed class 4) ....................... 15 (SD speed class 6) ....................... 15Operating precautions ................................. 16
Before use
Before using the camera.............................. 18
Accessories...

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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/576i 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...

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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.	Speed	class	6	or	above	is	required	for	recording	in	PS	mode	or	when	using	the	VFR	function.	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...

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 (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...

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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...

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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 become impossible to recharge.
Do not remove the battery when the POWER 
switch is ON.
Turn the POWER switch OFF and make sure that 
the mode lamp is completely off before removing 
the battery.
Protect...

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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•control•and•playback•sequence•of•recorded•contents.•Check•and•set•the•calendar•and•time•zone•before•shooting.•(Page•33)
There are no guarantees for recorded content •
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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	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...

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Optional accessories
 •XLR microphone
AG-MC200G
 •Battery
VW-VBG6	(7.2	V

,
	5800/5400	(typ./min.)	mAh)
Battery*Battery charger(for AG-AC160AEJ)AC power supply cables (for AG-AC160AEJ/AEN)
TYPE BFTYPE C
Eye cup (Page
 29)AC adaptor/DC cord (for AG-AC160AEJ)AC power supply cables (for AG-AC160AEJ)
For the U.K.For areas other than the U.K.
Shoulder strap (Page 28)AC adaptor (Battery charger)/
DC cord
(for AG-AC160AP/AEN)
AC power supply cables (for AG-AC160AP)Wireless remote control and 
coin battery...