Panasonic AG-AC130, AG-AC160 User Manual

AG-AC160
AG-AC130

Memory Card Camera Recorder

(AG-AC160P, 160E, 160EN, 160AN)

(AG-AC130P, 130E, 130EN)

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* AG-AC160/130 users qualify for a 3-year warranty on repairs.
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HigH Performance aVccam memory camera recorder for Professional Use

High-Powered Zoom Lens, High-Sensitivity Sensor,
and High-Quality Full-HD Slow Motion.Class-Surpassing
Professional Imaging — The New AVCCAM

New to the Panasonic AVCCAM lineup, the AG-AC160 and AG-AC130 Memory Card Camera Recorders offer a host of

advanced functions. The lens and both camera and recorder sections have been significantly evolved by incorporating

cutting-edge technologies. The newly developed 22x zoom lens boasts a wide field of view and operability much like an

interchangeable lens. Combining the high-sensitivity, low-noise, high-resolution 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra

Luminance Technology) MOS image sensor and professional AVCHD PH mode ensure high-quality Full-HD 1920 x 1080

recording. The AG-160 and AG-AC130 feature a DV (SD)*

AG-AC160 comes with advanced functions like high-quality LPCM recording, HD slow/quick-motion recording,*

output compatibility, and a switchable 59.94Hz/50Hz mode. With their superb cost-performance, the AG-AC160 and

AG-AC130 support a wide range of needs, from professional uses to image production and news gathering.

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recording mode, further expanding its operability. In addition, the

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HD SDI

*1: DV files are recorded onto an SD Memory Card.

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*2: Playback in 1080/60p mode not possible. 720p VFR not supported. Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card required for VFR recording.

A Lens, Image Sensor and Recording Modes Designed for High-Quality Images

Professional PH Mode

28mm—616mm 22x zoom lens 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. 3MOS Image Sensor High-Quality AVCHD PH Recording Mode

AG-AC160

This high-end model of the AVCCAM Series provides slow/

quick motion recording, high-quality LPCM audio, and HD SDI

output.

AG-AC130

The AG-AC130 features the basic specifications. This basic

model offers a wide field of view, high sensitivity, and high-

quality HD recording with outstanding cost-performance.

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Broadcast-Grade Performance with a 22x Zoom Lens and 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. Image Sensor

Packed with Panasonic Optical Technology

The high-performance zoom lens was developed specifically for
professional HD video production. While inheriting the wide-angle
capabilities of the DVX and HMC Series, it adds the same level of
operating ease as you'd expect from an interchangeable lens model
for broadcasting and other professional uses. Combining 18 lens
elements in 12 groups, this advanced lens unit further adds a UHR
(Ultra High Refractive) glass element, a low dispersion element and
aspherical lenses. In short, it raises resolution with the newest
optical technologies available. Zooming from 28mm to 616mm
(35mm equivalent), this 22x zoom lens covers a wide field of view,
from wide-angle to telephoto, without a conversion lens.

Three Manual Rings — Zoom, Focus, Iris

The lens unit is provided with three rings -- a mechanical
(cam-driven) zoom ring, a focus ring, and an iris ring. The positive
operating feel of these rings gives you manual control similar to an
interchangeable lens.

Zoom Ring Iris Ring

Focus Ring

Wide 28 mm Tele 616 mm (22x) 22x optical zoom x

10x digital zoom (220x)

Optical Image Stabilizer, Digital Zoom, and ND Filter

• Hand-shake correction with the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS).

• Digital Zoom function. It can be assigned to an user button and

close up to 2x, 5x, and 10x. In combination with the optical zoom,
this function provides a telephoto capability up to 220x.

• Four-position (OFF, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) optical neutral

density filter wheel.

High-Sensitivity, 2.2-Megapixel, Low-Noise U.L.T. Image
Sensor and Optimized Signal Processing Circuit

The AG-AC160/AC130 feature
the same Ultra Luminance
Technology (U.L.T.) 1/3-type

2.2-megapixel 3MOS image
sensor that is incorporated in
our shoulder-type P2HD
camera recorders. This
advanced image sensor is set
to maximize the performance
of the lens and signal
processing circuit under
standard shooting conditions.

U.L.T. image sensor

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High-Quality Image Processing and Image Quality Settings for High-End Image Production

18 bit Digital Signal
Processor

The AG-AC160/AC130
incorporate a high-performance
18 bit DSP that handles image
rendering processes such as
gamma and various detail
enhancement functions with

DSP Processor

exceptional precision.

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)

In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors
to outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked
shadows and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope are
estimated to match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real
time. When dark, bright, and intermediate shades are all contained in
the same scene, this produces excellent gradation for each shade
and minimizes blocked shadows and blown highlights.

DRS OFF DRS ON

Blown highlights are suppressed.

Blocked shadows are suppressed.

3-Position Gain Selector plus 24 dB / 30 dB Super Gain

There is a 3-position gain selector, with L, M and H settings. To each
setting you can assign a gain value from 0, +3, +6, +9,+12 and +18
dB. There is also a Super Gain such as +24 dB and +30 dB.*

*+24 dB and +30 dB can be assigned to an user button only.

7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation

Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has
equipped the AG-AC160/AC130 with advanced gamma functions
that address seven different shooting scenarios, including two Cine­Like Gammas.

HD NORM mode CINE-LIKE D mode

AG-AC160/AC130 Gamma Modes

HD NORM: Suitable for standard HD recording.

LOW: Works to flatten out a high contrast scene.

SD NORM: Normal setting for SD.

HIGH: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image.
The contrast softens.

B.PRESS: Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.

CINE-LIKE D: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range.

CINE-LIKE V: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast.

Other Camera Image Settings

• Matrix setting including a Cine-Like mode.

• Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and

skin tone detail.

• Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and
master pedestal.

• Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High.

• White balance: Three values (A/B/Preset) of white balance with an

auto tracking white function. The Preset can be set to 3200 K, 5600
K and VARIABLE which ranges between P2.4K and P9.9K.

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Switch Between DV and AVCHD PH Mode for High Image and Sound Quality

High Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode

The AG-AC160/AC130 use the AVCHD recording format and also
support the high-image-quality PH mode. AVCHD complies with
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile, the latest motion picture
compression technology. Boasting a compression efficiency that is
more than twice that of the MPEG-2 system (such as HDV), this
advanced video file format delivers superb image quality and low
data rates. The PH mode was developed for AVCCAM by Panasonic
exclusively for high-quality professional video production. This mode
boasts a maximum AVCHD bit rate of 24 Mbps (average: 21 Mbps)
and records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. The AVCHD PH mode is
also compatible with multiple HD formats, such as 1080/59.94i,
1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p and 720/59.94p. (See the chart below.)

Dual Slots Enable Relay and Simultaneous Recording

Dual memory card slots are featured. Relay recording*1 lets you
seamlessly record images onto two memory cards consecutively,
and simultaneous recording*2 records the same images onto two
different memory cards to increase reliability when recording. The
slot to be used can be switched during normal recording, and clips
can also be copied between the 2 slots.

*1: The AVCHD's maximum consecutive recording length is 12 hours. This cannot be extended even
by using the relay function.
*2: Simultaneous recording cannot be combined with relay recording, VFR recording or interval
recording. Also, Rec Check and Last Clip Delete will not operate during simultaneous recording.

SMPTE Time-Code Recording and Synchro Function

The built-in SMPTE time-code generator lets you select the Drop
Frame/Non-Drop Frame and Free Run/Rec Run modes and preset.

LPCM Recording for High-Quality Sound

The AG-AC160 supports uncompressed 16 bit LPCM 2-channel digital
audio recording with PH mode, for high-quality sound. Other modes
and the AG-AC130 employ Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording.

59.94Hz/50Hz Switchable

The AG-AC160 lets you select 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz to support video
production systems used around the world.

DV Recording Mode Supported

Records SD video into a DV-format file* (AVI Type 2) for added flexibility.
Standard DV output (IEEE 1394) lets you ingest files to a PC or Mac.

*DV-format file made by AG-HMC80 series is not fully compatible with AC160/130. Please use the
same model of camera recorder which is used to play back the DV-format file.

Recording Format supported by AG-AC160/AC130

Recording Format

1080 (PH/HA/HE mode) 1080/59.94i 1080/50i

1080 (only PH mode) 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p 1080/25p

720 (only PH mode)

720 (only PM mode) 720/59.94p 720/50p

SD (only DV mode)

*1: AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P support 720 x 480 (NTSC). AG-AC160, AG-AC130E and AG-AC130EN support 720 x 576 (PAL). *2: When two 64-GB SDXC Memory Cards are used. The maximum
continuous recording time is 12 hours regardless of the recording mode. A Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is required for DV recording. A Class 4 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory
Card is required for recording in PH or HA mode. For other recording modes, use a Class 2 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card. (The use of a Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.)

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*3: AG-AC160 only. AG-AC130 does not support LPCM recording in AVCHD mode.

59.94 Hz

AG-AC160, AG-AC130P

720/59.94p, 720/29.97p,
720/23.98p

480/59.94i, 480/29.97p
480/23.98p

50Hz

AG-AC160
AG-AC130E/EN

720/50p
720/25p

576/50i,
576/25p

Recording Mode supported by AG-AC160/AC130

Recording Mode

PH Mode

PM Mode Approx. 8 Mbps 1280 x 720 Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx.30 hours*

HA Mode Approx. 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx.16 hours*

HE Mode Approx. 6 Mbps 1440 x 1080 Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx.48 hours*

DV Mode Approx. 25 Mbps

User bits are also provided. Connecting two cameras with a TC
preset in/out (video out) connector allows the slave camera to
synchronize with the master camera.*

*After synchronization, each camera's time-code runs separately and not be guaranteed to match
precisely.

SDXC/SDHC Memory Card Supported

The SDXC Memory Card is a large-capacity data
storage device. The memory card features a
high capacity of up to 64 GB. The AG-AC160/
AC130 can also use SDHC and SD Memory
Cards. The high-performance, highly reliable
professional SDHC Memory Card is ideal for
recording with a Panasonic AVCCAM.

Bit Rate (Average) Image Size (H x V) Audio

Approx. 21 Mbps (Average),
Max. 24Mbps

1920 x 1080
1280 x 720

720 x 480
720 x 576

(NTSC)*

(PAL)*

LPCM 2 ch*3
Dolby Digital 2 ch

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LPCM 2 ch Approx. 8.5 hours*

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Max. Recording Time*

Approx. 12 hours*

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Wide-Ranging Recording Functions Including Full-HD Slow/Quick Motion.

Variable Frame Rate —
Full-HD (1080p) VFR Recording*

The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the
Panasonic VariCam, which is widely used for producing movies, TV
series and TV commercials. It creates a wide range of film-camera­like images, such as overcranking for slow-motion and
undercranking for quick-motion effects. The AG-AC160's VFR
function* supports Full-HD (1920 x 1080) progressive mode.

Variable Frame Rates

1080/24p or 1080/30p: 2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27
/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 frames

1080/25p: 2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/
27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 frames

*When recording at 2 fps, the gain value is locked at 0 dB.

Normal cinematic shooting (at 24 fps, 25 fps or 30 fps) refers to

the same rate as used in film cameras. The AG-AC160 can record at
24 fps. Note that 25 fps and 30 fps are the standard frame rates
used in producing TV commercials, music clips and video media.

Overcranking (higher-speed shooting) produces a slow-motion

effect. This is especially effective for high-action scenes like car
chases or crashes, or to create a dramatic impact in a scene. For
example, when a scene is shot at 48 fps and played at 24 fps, a
slow-motion effect of 1/2x is attained.

Undercranking (lower-speed shooting) gives you a quick-motion

effect. This technique can be combined with a warp-speed effect to
give special emphasis to flowing water, fast-moving clouds, etc. For
example, when a scene is shot at 12 fps and played at 24 fps, a
quick-motion effect of 2x is attained.

Undercranking (lower-speed shooting)

Versatile Solid-State Recording Functions

• Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time in set intervals (1 sec,

10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min). Only in 1080/24p and 25p mode.
Audio recording not possible (AVCHD mode only).

• Pre-rec: While in standby mode, the camera recorder can

continuously store, and subsequently record, up to approximately 3
seconds. This helps to ensure that you always get the shot you want.

• Shot mark: Allows convenient OK or NG marking, and can be

added to each clip during or after recording.

• Index: Scenes can be marked with up to 100 index flags per clip

(AVCHD mode only).

• Rec check: You can check the end of the most recently recorded

clip with one-touch ease.

• Last clip delete: Only the most recently recorded clip is deleted

with one-touch ease.

• Time stamp: The date and time can be stamped onto recorded

images. Commonly used for recording evidentiary depositions and
procedures.

Overcranking (higher-speed shooting

*AG-AC130 does not support VFR function.

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Versatile Assist Functions Support Comfortable Image Acquisition

Area Function

Focus Assist Function

The AG-AC160/AC130 are equipped with an HD focus assist
function. The focus bar indicates the focus level, and the focus­in-red display shows the focus area. These two display functions
help you to focus quickly and accurately. A face detection function is
also provided, and area auto focus and area auto iris are possible.

Area Focusing and Area Iris Functions

Using the function knob (cursor key), you can select a desired area in

the frame and set it as a target zone for focusing, iris adjustment and

YGET (brightness measurement). This increases shot-composing
flexibility. In addition to the above three modes, there are two other

modes: simultaneous focusing/iris adjustment and simultaneous

focusing/YGET.

Scene File / User File

Use the Scene dial to retrieve an instant set of shooting conditions.
Six preset files are provided, and you can change any of the six file
names and their settings as desired. One set can be stored internally
in the AG-AC160/AC130, and four sets on an SD Memory Card. One
file with camera setting values can also be stored internally, and four
files on an SD Memory Card.

Scene File Description

F1: — Standard settings

F2: FLUO. Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights

F3: SPARK Highlighting subjects at receptions, events, etc.

F4: B-STR Enhanced gradations of luminance in low light scenes

F5: CINE V Cine-Like setting shifted to prioritize contrast*

F6: CINE D Cine-Like setting shifted to prioritize dynamic range*

*Selecting a scene file does not change the video recording format. If you want to switch to 25p,
24p and 30p, you must do so as a separate procedure.

Waveform VectorscopeFocus Assist ON

Simplified Waveform and Vectorscope Display

The AG-AC160/AC130 have Waveform and Vectorscope Display
functions for the captured video signal on the LCD monitor.

Three User Buttons

Three user buttons are provided for one-touch operation of
frequently used functions. All buttons are located on the LCD
monitor side of the body. Each button can be assigned with any of
the following 16 functions: INH, FACE DETECT, WFM, EVF DTL,
D.ZOOM, DRS, S.GAIN, ATW, ATW LOCK, SHOT MARK, INDEX,
LAST CLIP, BACKLIGHT, SPOTLIGHT, BLACKFADE, WHITEFADE.

High-Quality Color Viewfinder and LCD

The AG-AC160/AC130's color EVF uses a 11.43 mm (0.45 inches),
approximately 1,226,000 dot-equivalent (852 x 480 x 3 [RGB]) LCOS
(liquid crystal on silicon) display panel. It delivers bright, detailed,
high-resolution images and a high response speed.
The AG-AC160/AC130's LCD monitor has a 87.63 mm (3.45 inches),
approximately 921,000-dot (1920 x 480) high-resolution panel.

LCOS Color EVF Color LCD Monitor

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*The photo is a rear side of AG-AC160

and AG-AC130 does not have SDI OUT terminal.

Professional Specs Including a New Design for Added Mobility and HD SDI Output

XLR Input for Pro-Quality Audio

In addition to the internal high­performance stereo microphone, the
AG-AC160/AC130 come equipped
with two-channel XLR audio input
terminals with a 48-V phantom
power supply. The internal
microphone, external microphone or
line input can be selected for each
channel. Large, easy-to-use level
dials are also provided.

HDMI Digital HD Output Terminal

The AG-AC160/AC130 are equipped with a next-generation HDMI
(High Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for digital
transferring of high-quality HD video and audio signals.

*An optional cable may be required for connecting the AG-AC160/AC130 to a professional monitor

New, Stylish Design Also Boosts Mobility

Even with the high-powered zoom lens, the integrated camera and
recorder sections are compact and stylish. Shifting the handle grip
and LCD position forward (toward the lens) has improved the weight
balance and visibility for handheld shooting, enabling a comfortably
wide view. The magnesium alloy die cast chassis also excels in both
ruggedness and durability.

Low-Angle Shots and Interviews

• The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stop

button and a lens zoom speed control (three speeds). This design
assures easy shooting even at low angles.

• The new LCD Monitor Mirror mode is convenient when shooting

self-contained interviews.

SDI (24PsF) Output and Auto Rec*

The AG-AC160 is equipped with an HD/SD SDI output terminal for
outputting HD signals, including 1080/24PsF, or down-converted SD
video signals (selectable from the menu). The terminal also supports
Auto Rec to enable backup recording in link with Rec Start/Stop
when a Panasonic recorder equipped with the same function, such
as the AG-HPD24, is used. Embedded audio is also supported.

*AG-AC130 does not have SDI OUT terminal.

via HDMI.

Down-Converted SD Video Output

The AG-AC160/AC130 have an
internal down-converter so they can
output SD (480/576) signals from
SDI, HDMI* or VIDEO OUT. The
16:9/4:3 aspect conversion mode
can be selected from three types
(side crop, letterbox, squeeze).

*Down-converted signal on HDMI is 480p or 576p only.

Designed for Professional Use

• Marker/Grid: Various markers and grids can be displayed on the

LCD monitor/viewfinder.

• Mode check: Displays a list of the camera settings on the

viewfinder and monitor.

• Zebra: Select any two levels from among 50% to 105%, in 5%

steps.

• Color bar: Outputs a color bar signal and test tone.

• Remote terminal: Enables remote operation of iris, focus, Rec

Start/Stop and index functions.

• USB 2.0: Type mini-B USB port for connection of a PC in DEVICE

mode.

• Tally lamps: Provided on the unit's front and rear.

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The AVCCAM series Enables a Speedy, Efficient Image Production.

PC/Mac

USB 2.0

SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card

AG-AC160
AG-AC130

Nonlinear Editing System

BD/DVD Production

Web Distribution*1

AVCHD

USB 2.0

DVD-Video

(SD)

DVD

(AVCHD)

BD

(BD-Video)

AVCHD compatible

Nonlinear Editing System

AG-AC160
AG-AC130

USB 2.0

SDXC/SDHC/SD

Memory Card

SDXC/SDHC/SD

Card Reader

IEEE1394

(DV terminal)/

USB2.0*

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DV

DVD

(Standard Definition)

DV compatible

Nonlinear Editing System

AG-AC160
AG-AC130

USB 2.0

SDXC/SDHC/SD

Memory Card

SDXC/SDHC/SD

Card Reader

It Also Makes Video Packaging and Internet Distribution*1 Smooth and Easy.

Tapeless design means lower total costs unlike tape, AVCHD files require no digitising*2 and
can be directly and quickly transmitted*3 to a storage in a Windows PC/Mac.
This makes it easier to use motion images in new IT applications*4, like content production,
Internet distribution*1 and source material archiving.
AVCHD's direct editing also saves your time and effort in TV program production.
And AVCHD means lower costs for both media and equipment maintenance.

*1 To distribute AVCHD files on the web, You may need to use a video distributing service on the web
which is operated by other web publishers and supports AVCHD. For real-time web distribution, a
real-time video encoder which is supplied by other manufactures may be required to use.

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Editing may require conversion to an intermediate codec, depending on the editing software. The

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conversion speed varies depending on the hardware specifications of the Windows PC or Mac, the
software used for converting, and the file format being converted.

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Maximum speed: 22 MB/s (Using a Class 10 SDHC Memory Card. Speed depends on the

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hardware specifications of the Windows PC or Mac). Some computers may not recognise the
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card. If that occurs, use an SDXC/SDHC Memory Card Reader.

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AVCHD-compatible software is required. The minimum system requirements for using the

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software must also be satisfied.

AVCHD Nonlinear Editing

Compatibility with existing HD editing environments AVCHD files can
be transferred at high speed by using the USB 2.0 interface to
connect the AVCCAM series or an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card
reader to a Windows PC/Mac. This dramatically improves productivity
when compared with the time-consuming task of digitising.

DV Nonlinear Editing

The AG-AC160/AC130 have an IEEE 1394-compliant DV (6-pin)
output terminal. Simply connect it to an existing DV nonlinear editor
for transmitting its DV compression stream output.

*File transfers are not supported.
*AVCHD files can not be converted to DV files and output via IEEE1394 (DV terminal).

*1: To Transfer DV file data via USB 2.0, the camera recorder needs to be set AVCHD mode.

Precautions for Using the SDXC Memory Card

•The SDXC Memory Card can be used for products that display the SDXC logo mark either on the product itself, or in the User's Manual. It cannot be used with products that are only compatible with SDHC/SD

Memory Cards.

•How to confirm SDXC compatibility: Confirm compatibility by looking for the SDXC logo mark on the product or in the User's Manual, or check the information provided by the product manufacturer.

•When using the SDXC Memory Card with a computer: For a computer with Windows 7 OS, use the SDXC Memory Card via an SDXC-compatible USB reader/writer, or connect the SDXC Memory Card to an

SDXC-compatible product via a USB terminal. If you want to use the SDXC Memory Card in a direct slot, be sure to check the information provided by the manufacturer for the computer that you plan to use,
and follow the instructions therein.

A Host of Software to Support Production

AVCCAM Viewer*1 (for Windows/Mac, Free Download)

AVCCAM Viewer for Windows PC/Mac*2 makes it easy to preview
AVCCAM files and other AVCHD motion images, still images and meta­data, with very simple operation. Files can be played from an SDXC/
SDHC/SD Memory Card, BD (Blu-ray Disc™), or hard disk, and saved to
a PC (hard disk) from an SDXC*
can also be copied or deleted, meta-data can be displayed, and data can
be written to an SDXC*

*1: AVCCAM Viewer doesn't support DV files.
*2: Copying and playing data on BD (BD-RE Ver3.0) are not supported by Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).
*3: Mac version doesn't support SDXC memory card.
*4: Do not insert a disc [DVD (AVCHD)] into a device that does not support the AVCHD standard. If it

is inserted into such a device, the disc may not eject. Also, do not play the disc with a device that

does not support the AVCHD standard.

AVCCAM Restorer (for Windows/Mac, Free Download)

The AVCCAM Restorer is software for restoring inconsistencies in video
data recorded on an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card.

*This software can only be used with AVCHD clips recorded with a Panasonic AVCCAM series
camera.
*Note that it will not always be possible to restore the data using this software.
*This software targets recorded data that has been damaged for restoration. It is not capable of
performing processing to restore deleted data.

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/SDHC/SD Memory Card or BD. Files

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/SDHC/SD Memory Card or BD*4.

AVCCAM SD Card File Recovery

(for Windows/Mac, Free Download)

The AVCCAM SD Card file recovery is software for repairing the file which
was erased or formatted accidentally. It supports SDXC/SDHC/SD
memory card.

*This software can only be used with AVCHD, DV and JPEG clips recorded with a Panasonic
AVCCAM series camera.
*Note that it will not always be possible to repaire the file using this software.

AVCCAM Importer (for Mac, Free Download)

AVCCAM Importer is a software for Apple Final Cut Pro 7 to enable direct
editing of AVCHD* “.mts” file without conversion. Since AVCCAM
Importer is a plug-in component for Apple QuickTime, QuickTime Player
can play AVCHD “.mts” file and other software based on QuickTime
Framework can also handle AVCHD “.mts” file directly after installation of
AVCCAM Importer on a Mac.

*AVCCAM Importer supports the AVCHD files produced by AVCCAM products only.

As of August, 2011

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AG-AC160/AC130 Option

Panasonic Professional SDHC Cards

RP-SDB32GB1K/SDB16GB1K/SDB08GB1K

These professional SD cards are ideal for recording
with AVCCAM Series models such as the
AG-AC160/AC130.

Endurance remaining indication is possible using Card Checker software (free download) and the
Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. The Super Intelligent Controller (SICS) further
raises reliability for recording and storage. These professional SD cards also feature fast transfer
speeds up to 90MB/sec. in UHS-I mode, resistance to water, impacts, magnets, X-rays and
temperature, and support QR code prints.

RP-SDB32GB1K RP-SD B16GB1K RP-SDB08GB1K BN-SDCMAB

VW-VBG6

Battery Pack

7.2 V, 5800 mAh / 5400 mAh
(typ. / min.)

As of August, 2011

AG-MC200G

XLR microphone

AG-AC160/AC130 Specifications

General Specication

Supply Voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)
DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)

Power Consumption: 11.8 W (recording)
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)
Weight:

Approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lb), excluding the battery and accessories

Dimensions (W X H X D): 180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm (7 inches x 7-11/16 inches
x 17-1/4 inches), excluding protruding parts

Camera Section

Pickup Devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensors
Effective Pixels: 1920 (H)×1080 (V)
Lens: Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom,

F1.6 – 3.2 (f=3.9 mm – 86 mm),
35 mm conversion: 28 mm — 616 mm (16:9)

Filter Diameter: 72 mm
Optical System: Prism color separation
ND Filter: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum Shooting Distance:
Gain Settings: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24*/+30* dB

*Assigned to the USER button (S.GAIN)

Digital Zoom: 2X/5X/10X, assigned to the USER button
Minimum Illumination:
Shutter Speed: [59.94 Hz*1 mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P]

Preset Shutter:

•30p: 1/30, 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

•24p: 1/24, 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

* Indicates value when shutter is OFF
Slow Shutter: •

•30p: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.,

•24p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.

*Only when the VFR MODE is OFF in the SCENE FILE screen

Synchro Scan: •60i/60p: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.

•30p: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.

•24p: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.

Opening Angle: 3.0 degrees to 359.5 degrees, 0.5 degrees step
Shutter Speed: [50 Hz mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130E/EN]

Preset Shutter:

•25p: 1/25, 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

* Indicates value when shutter is OFF

Slow Shutter: •50i/50p: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.

•25p : 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.

*Only when the VFR MODE is OFF in the SCENE FILE screen

Synchro Scan: •50i/50p: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.

•25p: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
Opening Angle: 3.0 degrees to 359.5 degrees, 0.5 degrees step

Memory Card Recorder Section

Recording Format: AVCHD standard (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264),
DV standard (AVI Type2)

Recording Media: SD memory card (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported)
512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB
SDHC memory card (FAT32 format supported)
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
SDXC memory card (exFAT format supported)
48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB

*However, memory cards above Class 4 is supported in PH/HA mode, memory cards above Class 2 is
supported in PM/HE mode, and memory cards above Class 6 is supported for VFR recording and DV mode.

Video/Audio Recording Specication (AVCHD)

Recording Video Signals: [59.94 Hz*1 mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P]

720/59.94p*1, 720/29.97p*1, 720/23.98pN*1

•PM mode: 720/59.94p*1, •HA/HE mode: 1080/59.94i*1

[50 Hz mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130E/EN]

•PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p, 720/25p

•PM mode: 720/50p, •HA/HE mode: 1080/50i

Approx. 1 m

0.4 lx (F1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30 seconds)

•60i/60p: 1/60*, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

60i/60p: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.

•50i/50p: 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

•PH mode: 1080/59.94i*1, 1080/29.97p*1, 1080/23.98pN*1,

As of August, 2011

Video Bit Rate: •

Interval Recording: 1 sec. /10 sec. /30 sec. /1 min. /2 min. interval,
maximum 168 hours (1 week) recording

PH 1080/25p (AG-AC160, AG-AC130E/EN) xed

Variable Frame Rate:

[

AG-AC160]

•1080/25p: 2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/
28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 fps

* Fixed on 0 dB gain and manual focus mode

Audio Recording Signal: 48 kHz/16 bit
Digital Audio Format: [PH mode of AG-AC160]

Linear PCM 2 ch / Dolby Digital 2 ch, switchable

Dolby Digital 2 ch
Audio Bit Rate: PH mode: 384 kbps, PM/HA/HE mode: 256 kbps

DV Recording Specication

Recording Video Signals: [59.94 Hz*1 mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P]
480/59.94i*1, 480/29.97p*1, 480/23.98p*1
[50 Hz mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130E/EN]
576/50i, 576/25p

Audio Recording Signal: 48 kHz/16 bit, linear PCM (digital 2 ch),

Video Output

SDI OUT: [
HDMI OUT: HDMI Type A, VIERA Link not supported

VIDEO OUT: Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω

Audio Input/Output

Built-in Microphone: Stereo microphone
XLR Input: XLR (3-pin) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2),

LINE/MIC/+48 V switchable, high impedance
LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: –40/–50/–60 dBu (menu)

Audio Output: Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), 600 Ω, 316 mV

SDI OUT: 2 ch (linear PCM)
HDMI OUT (AVCHD): 2 ch (linear PCM), 5.1ch (Dolby Digital)

Headphones: 3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1

Speaker: Round, 20 mm diameter

Other Input/Output

Camera Remote: 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S)

3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS)
INDEX Remote: 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1

TC PRESET IN/OUT: 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: Type mini B connector (USB2.0 compliant)
DV OUT (DV mode only): 6 pin (IEEE1394 compliant), digital output only

Monitor

LCD Monitor: 87.63 mm (3.45 inches) color LCD monitor
with approx. 921,000 dots (16:9)

EVF: 11.43 mm (0.45 inches) color LCD monitor
with approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9)

Included Accessories

AC adaptor, Battery charger, AC cord, DC cord, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh battery
pack, Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, Microphone holder,
Eye cup, Shoulder strap, CD-ROM

*1 The frame rates in the setup menu are 60p, 60i, 30p, and 24p.
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Specications are subject to change without notice.

27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 fps (frames per second)

PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR)

•

PM mode: Approx. 8 Mbps (VBR)

•

HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)

•

HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)

*For the recording mode, PH 1080/24p (AG-AC160, AG-AC130P), or

•1080/24p, 1080/30p: 2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/

[PM/HA/HE modes of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130]

AG-AC160]

BNC × 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, HD/SD switchable

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http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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