This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 9. Operating Instructions Vol.1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Volume 1 Model No. AG-AC160AP AG-AC160AEJ AG-AC160AEN 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.
Read this first! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
For AG-AC160AP Only indicates safety information. 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 different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.
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.
For AG-AC160AEJ Only indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead For battery charger FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. TYPE C (FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K.) TYPE BF (FOR U.K. ONLY) FOR U.K.
For AG-AC160AEJ Only indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead For AC adaptor FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY FOR U.K.
For AG-AC160AEN Only indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead AC adaptor (Battery charger) FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable, Type C and Type BF. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. TYPE C TYPE BF For AG-AC160AEJ/AG-AC160AEN Only EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1.
Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após 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.
■ 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. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
••The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. ••“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” 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.
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 (AVCHD)/SD mode (DV) recording that can deliver diverse image representations by supporting slow/quick motion. ••In this document, “HD mode” is referred to as “AVCHD mode” and “SD mode” is referred to as “DV mode”.
Contents Volume 1 (This Book) Read this first!................................................. 2 How to use the camera................................. 11 Please read before use................................. 14 Compatible memory card for this camera...... 14 (SD speed class 4)........................ 15 (SD speed class 6)........................ 15 Operating precautions.................................. 16 Before use Before using the camera.............................. 18 Accessories................
Volume 2 (CD) Shooting Editing 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 Connecti
Please read before use 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, 2011) Shooting in DV mode Speed class 6 or above memory cards are required.
(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.
Operating precautions 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.
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.
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 affect the control and playback sequence of recorded contents. Check and set the calendar and time zone before shooting.
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. Before use ■■What is AVCHD? ■■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.
Accessories Battery* Battery charger (for AG-AC160AEJ) AC power supply cables (for AG-AC160AEJ/AEN) Eye cup (Page 29) AC adaptor/DC cord (for AG-AC160AEJ) AC power supply cables (for AG-AC160AEJ) TYPE BF TYPE C 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 (CR2025) (Page 29) Microphone holder (Page 67 of Vol.
Description of parts Description of parts 6 3 4 5 8 9 7 Description of parts 2 1 Before use Left side 10 16 11 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 33 36 37 21 22 23 24 26 27 29 31 25 28 30 32 38 34 35 BARS AUDIO CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT EVF DTL ZEBRA LCD WFM INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 CH1 COUNTER-RESET/TC SET CH2 AUTO AUTO MANU MANU 39 1 Built-in microphone (Page 41 of Vol.2) 2 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 42 of Vol.2) INT(R) INPUT2 40 22 Zoom ring (Page 17 of Vol.
Top and right side 1 8 7 2 3 14 15 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 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 Vol.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) 11 Zoom lever (Page 17 of Vol.
Front side and rear side 7 3 4 8 9 12 17 18 13 19 20 10 11 5 6 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.
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 PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT 1 2 DATE/ TIME START/ STOP ZOOM 4 VOL 5 7 6 9 8 10 11 SEARCH 3 PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU ENTER 6 8 10 12 1 EXT DISPLAY button (Page 66 of Vol.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Attaching the shoulder strap It is recommended that you attach the shoulder strap to avoid dropping the camera. 20 mm or longer 20 mm or longer Attaching/removing the lens hood Removing the lens hood Attaching the lens hood ••Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to remove it. ••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.
Fitting the eye cup Attach the eye cup by fitting the eye cup holder 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 off, see “Cleaning the viewfinder” (Page 106 of Vol.2) and refit it. Eye cup holder Eye cup The remote control Inserting the battery Remote control usable range 1 Remove the holder while pushing the catch in the direction shown by arrow (1).
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.
Setup menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setup menu according to the shooting scene and recording details.
6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change other items. Press the
Setting the calendar 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, 2011, 17:20. 5 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > direction and select [YES] in the [CLOCK SET] item on the setup menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen. 1 Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch .
steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining 8 Repeat items. Example: AG-AC160AP ••The date can be set to any date between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2039. ••For any date after December 31, 2039, [--] will appear on the display. ••Time is displayed in the 24-hour format. 9 When settings are complete, press the OPERATION lever. ••The time can be inaccurate so confirm that the time is correct before shooting.
Menu Setup menu structure SW MODE (Page 86 of Vol.2) FUNCTION KNOB LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN SUPER GAIN ATW MF ASSIST FOCUS ASSIST HANDLE ZOOM USER1 USER2 USER3 WFM LCD FACE FRAMING AUTO SW (Page 88 of Vol.2) A.IRIS AGC ATW AF RECORDING SETUP (Page 89 of Vol.2) TC/UB SETUP (Page 91 of Vol.2) TC MODE*3 TCG TC PRESET UB MODE*1 UB PRESET EXT TC LINK AV OUT SETUP (Page 92 of Vol.
DISPLAY SETUP (Page 93 of Vol.2) CARD FUNCTIONS (Page 96 of Vol.2) CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS USER FILE (Page 96 of Vol.2) CARD READ CARD WRITE LOAD/SAVE/INIT META DATA*2 (Page 97 of Vol.2) CARD READ RECORD USER CLIP NAME META DATA PROP CLIP COUNTER RST META INIT SET OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 97 of Vol.2) OPTION MENU*1*5 (Page 99 of Vol.
Playback mode menu THUMBNAIL (Page 100 of Vol.2) THUMBNAIL MODE INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT PB FORMAT*2 REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY SKIP MODE*2 OPERATION (Page 100 of Vol.2) DELETE INDEX*2 CLIP PROTECT*2 REPAIR*1 SW MODE (Page 86 of Vol.2) USER1 USER2 USER3 LCD AV OUT SETUP (Page 92 of Vol.2) SDI&HDMI OUT SEL*2 SDI OUT SDI 24PsF*2 *3 SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE*2 VIDEO SETUP*3 AUDIO OUT DISPLAY SETUP (Page 93 of Vol.2) CARD FUNCTIONS (Page 96 of Vol.
Reference Specifications General Supply voltage DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)/ DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption Recording: 11.8 W indicates safety items. Ambient operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Ambient operating humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight Approx. 2.4 kg (5.
Image/Recording/Playback AVCHD mode Recording format AVCHD Ver.2.0 standard compliant (AVCHD Progressive) Compression formats MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Image output Audio recording playback AVCHD mode AVCHD mode SDI OUT terminal BNC, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD SDI when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 1080/60i, 1080/24PsF, 720/60P when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 1080/50i, 720/50P SD SDI when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 480/60i when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 576/50i HDMI OUT terminal HDMI (HDMI Type A terminal) when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz: 1080/60i, 720/60P, 480/60P when SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz: 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50P (VIERA Link not supported) VIDEO OUT terminal Pin jack, 1.
AC adaptor (For AG-AC160AP/AG-AC160AEN only) Camera remote terminal 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS) INDEX remote terminal 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal VIDEO OUT terminal dual-purpose IN: 1.0 V - 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ OUT: 2.0 V±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance USB2.0 terminal Memory card reader/writer function (without copyright protection) Type mini B connector (USB2.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
