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

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Description of parts
Before use
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 41 of Vol.2)
2
 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 42 
of Vol.2)
3
 INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 42 
of Vol.2)
4
 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)
5
 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 5 of Vol.2)
6
 INPUT1 LINE/MIC switch (Page 42 of Vol.2)
7
 INPUT2 LINE/MIC switch (Page 42 of Vol.2)
8
 OIS button (Page 27 of Vol.2)
9
 LCD monitor (Page 6 of Vol.2)
10
 USER button (Page 27 of Vol.2)
1

1
 ND FILTER dial (Page 20 of Vol.2)
12
 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 19 of Vol.2)
13
 FOCUS switch (Page 18 of Vol.2)
14
 PUSH AUTO button (Page 18 of Vol.2)
15
 ZOOM switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)
16
 SCENE FILE dial (Page 44 of Vol.2)
17
 MENU button (Page 31)
18
 EXEC button (Page 61 of Vol.2)
19
 OPERATION  lever (Page 31)
20
 AUDIO MON/ADV button (Page 29 of Vol.2)
21
 Focus ring (Page 18 of Vol.2) 22
 Zoom ring (Page 17 of Vol.2)
If	you	do	not	need	the	zoom	ring	pin,	attach	it	to	the	zoo
m	rin g	pin	hol e	(Pa ge	22)	to	pre vent	the	los s.
23 IRIS ring (Page 19 of Vol.2)
24
 IRIS button (Page 19 of Vol.2)
25
 GAIN switch (Page 20 of Vol.2)
26
 WHITE BAL switch (Page 20 of Vol.2)
27
 FUNCTION knob (Page 26 of Vol.2)
28
 SHTR/F.RATE dial (Page 37 of Vol.2)
29
 DIAL SEL button (Page 37 of Vol.2)
30
 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 25 of Vol.2)
31
 AUTO/MANU switch (Page 18 of Vol.2)
32
 AUDIO LEVEL knob (CH1, CH2) (Page 43 of 
Vol.2)
33
 ZEBRA button (Page 25 of Vol.2)
34
 WFM button (Page 28 of Vol.2)
35
 AUDIO CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 41 of 
Vol.2)
36
 BARS button (Page 28 of Vol.2)
37
 EVF DTL button (Page 6 of Vol.2)
38
 LCD button (Page 8 of Vol.2)
39
 COU

NTER-RESET/TC SET button (Page
 50 
 of 
Vol.2)
40
 AUD

IO AUTO/MANU CH1/CH2 switch (Page
 43 
of Vol.2)
Description of parts 
						

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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 70 of Vol.2)
2
 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 70 of 
Vol.2)
3
 Mode lamp (Page 30)
4
 POWER/MODE switch (Page 30)
5
 Lock release button (Page 30)
6
 START/STOP

 button (Page
 11 of V
 ol.2)
7
 Protective caps
8
 Shoulder strap mounting location (Page 28)
9
 Zoom lever (handle side) (Page 17 of Vol.2)
10
 REC CHECK button (Page 12 of Vol.2)
1

1
 Zoom lever (Page 17 of Vol.2)
12
 AUD

IO INPUT1/2 terminal (XLR 3-pin) (Page
 42 
of Vol.2)
13
 Zoom ring pin hole
14
 HOLD switch (Page 24 of Vol.2)
15
 STA

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

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Description of parts
 
Front side and rear side
1 2
5 6
3
4
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
14 15 16 18
19
20
21
23 17
22
1 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 29)
2
 Natural light sensor (Page 22 of Vol.2)
3
 Tally lamp (front) (Page 9 of Vol.2)
4
 Built-in speaker (Page 66 of Vol.2)
5
 AWB button (Page 20 of Vol.2)
6
 Tripod hole (bottom) (Page 18)
7
 Viewfinder (Page 5 of Vol.2)
8
 Memory card slot cover and OPEN lever 
(Page 10 of Vol.2)
9
 Memory card slot and memory card access 
lamp (Page 12 of Vol.2)
10
 Tally lamp (rear) (Page 9 of Vol.2)
1

1
 Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 29)
12
 Battery release button (Page 26)
13
 Battery compartment (Page 26)
14
 HD indicator (Page 30)
15
 SLOT SEL button (Page 12 of Vol.2)
16
 Protective caps
Keep	protective	caps	fitted	over	connecting	terminals that are not being used.
17 USB2.0 terminal (Page 68 of Vol.2)
18
 Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) 
(Page 67 of Vol.2)
19
 INDEX REMOTE jack (2.5 mm super mini 
jack) 20
 CAM REMOTE jack* FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm 
mini jack) 
You

 can connect a remote control unit (optional) 
to control the FOCUS and IRIS operations.
ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack)
You 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 SDI OUT terminal (Page 70 of Vol.2)
22
 HDMI OUT terminal (Page 70 of Vol.2)
23
 DV OUT terminal (Page 69 of Vol.2) 
						

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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	97	of	Vol.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	29)
1 EXT DISPLAY button
(Page 66 of V ol.2)
2
 DATE/TIME button (Page 66 of V

ol.2)
3
 START/ST

OP button
Same
	function	as	the	
	button	on	the	camera.
4
 ZOOM/VOL button 
(Page 66 of V

ol.2)
5
 PLAY

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

ARCH button (Page
 54
  of Vol.2, Page
 65
  of 
Vol.2)
7
 PAUSE button (Page 54 of V

ol.2)
8
 STILL 

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

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

IP button (Page
 54
  of Vol.2, Page
 65
  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.	(For	AG-AC160AP/AG-AC160AEN	only)
(1)
(2)Insert until fully\o in place.
DC cor\f
Example: AG-AC160AP
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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Description of parts
 
Preparation
 „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.)	mAhApprox.
	5	hours and 
50 minutes Approx.	3	hours and 
30 minutes
 • The	figures	in	the	preceding	table	are	for	normal	tem
perature	con ditions	(te mperature	25° C	(77 °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.
 •Giv

en
	her
 e
	are	the	sta
 ndard
	max
 imum
	con
 tinuous
	recording	times	when	recording	in	PH	1080/60i	(PH	1080/50i)	mode	using	the	viewfinder	with	no	connections	to	any	external	devices	and	with	the	LCD monitor closed. •Thi

s serves only as a guide as available recording 
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 are only 3 minutes 
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 
ope

rations, or when changing the LCD brightness 
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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Power sources
Using the battery
Installation
1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place.
Removal
1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch  (Page 30) , 
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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Preparation
 
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
Example: AG-AC160AP
Removal
1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch  (Page 30 ), 
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
.	(For	AG-AC160AP/AG-AC160AEN	only)	•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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Attaching the shoulder strap
It is recommended that you attach the shoulder strap to avoid dropping t\
he 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 camera
The side with lens 
hood guide
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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Preparation
Fitting the eye cup
Attach	the	eye	cup	by	fitting	the	eye	cup	hol der	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 of

f, see “Cleaning the 
viewfinder”
	(Page	106	of	Vol.2)	and	refit	it.
Eye cup holder Eye 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
 97 of Vol.2) 
						

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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
 54 of Vol.2) •Every time the switch is turned to the  
position, the mode will change between 
 mode and  mode.
Turning off the power:
Turn
	the	POWER/MODE	switch	up	to	the		position while pressing the lock release button.
The	mode	lamp	/	goes	off.Lock release button POWER/MODE switch Mode lamp
Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode
1 Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch . (Page 30) 
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	30. •When you switch to AVCHD mode,  indicator will light up in blue. •When you switch to DV mode,  indicator will turn off.
 indicator