Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC130AP Operating Instructions

Model No.	AG-AC130AP
SS0412SI0 -YI
Printed in JapanVQT4K21 (E)ENGLISH
Vol.1
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. (Page
 10)
		This	product	is	eligible	for	the	AVCCAM	3	Year	W
arranty	Repair	Program.	For	details,	see	page	6.Operating Instructions
Memory Card...

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indicates	safety	information.
WARNING:•	 To	reduce	the	risk	of	fire	or	electric	shock,	do	not	expose	this	equipment	to	rain	or	moisture.
•	
To
	reduce	the	risk	of	fire	or	electric	shock	hazard,	keep	this	equipment	away	from	all	liquids.	Use	and	store	only	in	locations	which	are	not	exposed	to	the	risk	of	dripping	or	splashing	liquids,	and	do	not	place	any	liquid	containers	on	top	of	the	equipment.
WARNING:	Always	keep	memory	cards	or	accessories	(coin	battery,	microphone	holder	screws,	microphone...

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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	dif

ferent
	AC	plug.	Please	contact	either	a	local	or	foreign	Panasonic	authorized	service	center	for	assistance	in	selecting	an	alternate	AC	plug.
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel	Number:	 	 AG-AC130AP
Trade	Name:	 	 Panasonic
Responsible
	Party:		Panasonic	Corporation	of...

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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.
9)		Do	not	defeat	the	safety	purpose...

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Para remover a bateria
Bateria Principal de EnergiaPressione	o	botão	para	liberar	a	bateria.
Botão	de	liberação	da	bateria
Bateria do Controle Remoto
1)		Empurre	a	trava	na	direção	exibida	pela	seta	1	para	remover	o	suporte.
2)	
	Remova	a	bateria	tipo	botão	do	suporte	da	bateria.
Brazil Only 
Brasil Apenas
 „ Manuseio de baterias usadas
BRASILApós	o	uso,	as	pilhas	e	/ou	baterias	poderão	ser	entregues	ao	estabelecimento	comercial	ou	rede	de	assistência	técnica	autorizada.
Cobrir
	os	terminais...

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It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are 
made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately 
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is 
a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure...

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■
■ How to read this document
Illustrations	•Illustrations	of	the	camera,	menu	screens,	and	other	items,	may	vary	from	the	actual	items.	•In	order	to	identify	the	terminals	on	the	camera	body

,
	the	supplied	protective	caps	are	not	illustrated	except	in	“Description	of	parts”	(Pages	19,	20).
Reference pages
	• Reference	pages	in	this	document	are	indicated	by	(Page	00).
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
	• SD/SDHC/SDXC	memory	cards	are	all	described	as	memory	cards.	Each	name	is	described	when	explained...

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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.	•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 .................................. 8
Please read before use
 ................................ 11Compatible	memory	card	for	this	camera	..... 11	(SD	speed	class	4)	....................... 12	(SD	speed	class	6)	.......................12Operating precautions ................................. 13
Before use
Before using the camera.............................. 15
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 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
Basic...