Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC130AP Operating Instructions

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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.	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	the	following	Panasonic	memory	cards.	(As	of	September

,
	201
 1)
Memory card type Storage...

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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	generated...

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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	of

f,
	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.
T

urn
	the	POWER	switch	OFF	and	make	sure	that	the	mode	lamp	is	completely	of

f
	before	removing	the	battery

....

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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	af

fect
	the	control	and	playback	sequence	of	recorded	contents.	Check	and	set	the	calendar	and	time	zone	before	shooting.	(Page	30)
There are no guarantees for recorded content
	• In	th

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	un
 likely
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 ■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.
 ■ 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	cards	cannot	be	used	with...

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

,
	5800/5400	(typ./min.)	mAh)
Battery*Eye cup (Page 26)Shoulder strap (Page 25)AC adaptor (Battery charger)/
DC cord
AC power supply cablesWireless remote control and 
coin battery (CR2025) (Page
 26)
Microphone holder(Page 63 of V ol.2)Microphone holder screws(Page 63 of V ol.2)
Length 6 mm (2 pieces)
Length 12 mm (2 pieces)
Microphone holder adaptor (Page 63 of V ol.2)CD-ROM
	- Operating	Instructions	(PDF)	- AVCCAM...

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Left side
BARS
EVF DTL
LCD
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZEBRACH1 SELECTAUDIOINT(L) INT(R)INPUT1INPUT2INPUT2
CH2 SELECT
WFMAUTO
MANUCH2AUTO
MANUCH1
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Description of parts
1 Built-in microphone (Page 37 of V ol.2)
2
 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38 
of V

ol.2)
3
 INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38 
of V

ol.2)
4
 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 17 of V

ol.2)
5
 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 5 of...

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Description of parts
 
Top and right side
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8
21
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5
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1 VIDEO OUT (TC PRESET IN/OUT) terminal 
(Page 66 of V
ol.2)
2
 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 66 of 
V

ol.2)
3
 Mode lamp (Page 27)
4
 POWER/MODE switch (Page 27)
5
 Lock release button (Page 27)
6
 START/ST

OP button (Page
 1
 1 of Vol.2)
7
 Protective caps
Keep	protective	caps	fitted	over	connecting	terminals	that	are	not	being	used.
8 Shoulder strap mounting location (Page 25)
9
 Zoom lever (handle side) (Page 17 of...

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Front side and rear side
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1 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 26)
2
 Natural light sensor (Page 22 of V
 ol.2)
3
 Tally lamp (front) (Page 9 of V

ol.2)
4
 Built-in speaker (Page 62 of V

ol.2)
5
 AWB button (Page 20 of V

ol.2)
6
 Tripod hole (bottom) (Page 15)
7
 Viewfinder (Page 5 of V

ol.2)
8
 Memory card slot cover and OPEN lever 
(Page 10 of V

ol.2)
9
 Memory card slot and memory card access 
lamp (Page 12 of V

ol.2)
10
 Tally lamp...