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Model No.AG-AC130P
SS0911SI0 -YI
Printed in Japan VQT3T61 (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.
ThisproductiseligiblefortheAVCCAM
3YearWarrantyRepairProgram.For
details,seepage6. Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
Volume 1
2
indicatessafetyinformation.
WARNING:
• Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotexpose
thisequipmenttorainormoisture.
• To reduce the risk of re 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holderadaptor,
INPUTterminalcovers)outofthereachofbabiesandsmall
children.
CAUTION:
Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshockandannoying
interference,usetherecommendedaccessoriesonly.
CAUTION:
Donotjar,swing,orshaketheunitbyitshandlewhilethe
conversionlensoranotheraccessoryisattached.
Duetotheaddedweightoftheconversionlens,anystrong
jolttothehandlemaydamagetheunitorresultinpersonal
injury.
CAUTION:
Themainsplugofthepowersupplycordshallremain
readilyoperable.
TheACreceptacle(mainssocketoutlet)shallbeinstalled
neartheequipmentandshallbeeasilyaccessible.
TocompletelydisconnectthisequipmentfromtheAC
mains,disconnectthepowercordplugfromtheAC
receptacle.
CAUTION:
Dangerofexplosionorfireifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced
ormistreated.
• Donotdisassemblethebatteryordisposeofitinre.
• Donotstoreintemperaturesover60°C(140°F).
• Donotexposethebatterytoexcessiveheatsuchassun-
shine,reorthelike.
For Battery Pack
• Usespeciedcharger.
• Replaceonlywithsameorspeciedtype.
For Battery of Remote Controller
• ReplacebatterywithpartNo.CR2025only.
• Donotrechargethebattery.
CAUTION:
Inordertomaintainadequateventilation,donotinstallor
placethisunitinabookcase,built-incabinetoranyother
confinedspace.
Topreventriskofelectricshockorfirehazarddue
tooverheating,ensurethatcurtainsandanyother
materialsdonotobstructtheventilation.
CAUTION:
Donotlifttheunitbyitshandlewhilethetripodisattached.
Whenthetripodisattached,itsweightwillalsoaffect
theunit’shandle,possiblycausingthehandletobreak
andhurtingtheuser.Tocarrytheunitwhilethetripodis
attached,takeholdofthetripod.
CAUTION:
Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesand
headphonescancausehearingloss.
CAUTION:
Donotleavetheunitindirectcontactwiththeskinforlong
periodsoftimewheninuse.
Lowtemperatureburninjuriesmaybesufferedifthehigh
temperaturepartsofthisunitareindirectcontactwiththe
skinforlongperiodsoftime.Whenusingtheequipmentfor
longperiodsoftime,makeuseofthetripod.
CAUTION:
Keepmetalobjects(suchasnecklacesandhairpins)away
fromthebattery.
Short-circuitingmayoccuracrosstheterminals,causingthe
batterytoheatup,andyoumayseriouslyburnyourselfif
youtouchthebatteryinthisstate.
Read this first!
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.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateral
triangleisintendedtoalerttheuserto
thepresenceofimportantoperatingand
maintenance(servicing)instructionsinthe
literatureaccompanyingtheappliance.

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.
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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different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 Conformity
ModelNumber:  AG-AC130P
TradeName:  Panasonic
ResponsibleParty: 
PanasonicCorporationofNorthAmericaOnePanasonicWay,Secaucus,NJ07094
Supportcontact: 1-800-524-1448
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference
received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Toassurecontinuedcompliance,followtheattachedinstallationinstructionsanddonotmakeany
unauthorizedmodifications.
CAUTION:
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection
againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,
maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguarantee
thatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful
interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoff
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Theusermayfindthebooklet“SomethingAboutInterference”
availablefromFCClocalregionalofficeshelpful.
FCC Warning:
ToassurecontinuedFCCemissionlimitcompliance,followtheattachedinstallationinstructionsandtheuser
mustuseonlyshieldedinterfacecableswhenconnectingtohostcomputerorperipheraldevices.Alsoany
unauthorizedchangesormodificationstothisequipmentcouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethisdevice.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
CetappareilnuméiquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanormeNMB-003duCanada.
indicatessafetyinformation.
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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ofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwo
bladeswithonewiderthantheother.Agrounding-typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.
Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyour
outlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10) Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,convenience
receptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
11) Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
12) Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythemanufacturer,
orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/
apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.
13) Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.
14) Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhenthe
apparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhas
beenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor
moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
IMPORTANT
“Unauthorizedrecordingofcopyrightedtelevisionprograms,videotapesandothermaterialsmayinfringethe
rightofcopyrightownersandbecontrarytocopyrightlaws.”
For USA-California Only
ThisproductcontainsaCRCoinCellLithiumBatterywhichcontainsPerchlorateMaterial–special
handlingmayapply.
Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Alithiumion/polymerbatterythatisrecyclablepowerstheproductyouhavepurchased.
Pleasecall1-800-8-BATTERYforinformationonhowtorecyclethisbattery.
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Para remover a bateria
Bateria Principal de Energia
Pressione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
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.Ogásliberadopelabateriapodeirritara
garganta,danificarolacredoinvólucroouovazamentoprovocarcalor,rupturadablindagemeproduzir
fogodevidoaocurtocircuitodosterminais.Nãoincinerenemaqueçaasbaterias,elasnãopodemficar
expostasatemperaturassuperioresa100°C(212°F).Ogásliberadopelabateriapodeirritaragarganta,
danificarolacredoinvólucroouovazamentoprovocarcalor,rupturadablindagemeproduzirfogodevido
aocurtocircuitodosterminaisprovocadointernamente.
Eviteocontatocomoliquidoquevazardasbaterias.Casoistoocorra,lavebemaparteafetadacom
bastanteágua.Casohajairritação,consulteummédico.
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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 that
safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
■ 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.
*1: Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions. *2: Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage.
*3: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region. *4: Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty.
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ACAdaptor(BatteryCharger)
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor(Battery Charger). Disconnect the AC mains plug
from the AC mains socket when not in use.
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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individually.
Notations
•Themenuitemsdisplayedonthescreenareenclosedinsquarebracketslike[Menuitems],and
charactersprintedoncameraandtheremotecontrolareenclosedinanglebracketsasin<itemname>.
Menu display language
•[English]issetinthefactorysettings.Youcanchangethedisplaylanguagein[LANGUAGE]itemofthe
[OTHERFUNCTIONS]screen.
•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-DenitionMultimediaInterfacearetrademarksorregisteredtrademarks
ofHDMILicensingLLC.
•Microsoft®,Windows®,andWindowsVista®areeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksofMicrosoft
CorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
•ScreenshotsareusedinaccordancewithMicrosoftCorporationguidelines.
•IBMandPC/ATareregisteredtrademarksofInternationalBusinessMachinesCorporation.
•Intel®isaregisteredtrademarkoratrademarkofIntelCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orother
countries.
•Apple®,Macintosh®,andMacOS®aretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksofAppleInc.intheUnited
Statesand/orothercountries.
•Othermodelnames,companynames,andproductnameslistedintheseoperatinginstructionsare
trademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.
•ThisproductislicensedundertheAVCPatentPortfolioLicenseforthepersonalandnon-commercial
useofaconsumer,andnolicenseisgrantedorshallbeimpliedforanyuseotherthanthepersonaluses
detailedbelow.
- ToencodevideoincompliancewiththeAVCstandard(“AVCVideo”)
- TodecodeAVCVideothatwasencodedbyaconsumerengagedinapersonalandnon-commercial
activity
- TodecodeAVCVideothatwasobtainedfromavideoproviderlicensedtoprovideAVCVideo
AdditionalinformationmaybeobtainedfromMPEGLA,LLC(http://www.mpegla.com).
- SeparatelicensecontractsmustbeobtainedfromMPEGLAwhereSDMemoryCardscontaining
informationrecordedwiththisproductaretobedistributedtoendusersforcommercialpurposes.“End
user”referstopersonsororganizationshandlingsuchcontentsforpersonaluse.
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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(AVCHD)/SDmode(DV)recording.
•Inthisdocument,“HDmode”isreferredtoas“AVCHDmode”and“SDmode”isreferredtoas“DV
mode”.
LOCK
AG-AC130
DV tape equipment/memory card
camera-recorder/computer, etc.
Computer
Video equipment/television/monitor
Data can be transferred for
backup/dubbing/editing.
IEEE1394 (DV) cable
(can only be used in DV mode)
Audio pin cable
Video pin cable
HDMI cable
(can only be
used in
AVCHD mode)
Memory card
AVCHD mode
Speed class 4 or higher can be used when in PH/HA
mode.
DV mode
Speed class 6 or higher can be used.
USB2.0 connection cable
Saves and reads the setting
values of scene files or user
files on the memory card.
Speed class 2 or higher can be used when in PM/HE
mode.
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Read this rst! ................................................ 2
How to use the camera .................................. 8
Please read before use ................................ 11
Compatiblememorycardforthiscamera..... 11
(SDspeedclass4)....................... 12
(SDspeedclass6)....................... 12
Operating precautions ................................. 13
Before use
Before using the camera.............................. 15
Accessories .................................................. 17
Optional accessories ................................... 17
Description of parts
Description of parts ...................................... 18
Leftside........................................................ 18
Topandrightside......................................... 19
Frontsideandrearside................................ 20
Remotecontrol............................................. 21
Preparation
Recharging the battery ................................ 21
Recharging................................................... 21
Power sources .............................................. 23
Usingthebattery........................................... 23
UsingtheACadaptor.................................... 24
Adjusting the hand strap ............................. 24
Attaching the shoulder strap ....................... 25
Attaching/removing the lens hood ............. 25
Attaching/removing the lens cap ................ 25
Fitting the eye cup ........................................ 26
The remote control ....................................... 26
Insertingthebattery...................................... 26
Remotecontrolusablerange........................ 26
Turning the camera ON/OFF ........................ 27
SwitchingtoAVCHDmode/DVmode........... 27
Setup menu basic operations ..................... 28
Usingthesetupmenu................................... 28
Initializingthesetupmenu............................ 29
Setting the calendar ..................................... 30
Menu
Setup menu structure .................................. 32
<CAMERA>modemenu.............................. 32
Playback<PB>modemenu......................... 34
Reference
Specications ............................................... 35
Contents
Volume1(ThisBook)
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Volume2(CD)
Shooting
Using the viewnder
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 les)
Storing scene les 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 playback operations
Thumbnail screen
Playback settings [PLAY SETUP]
Thumbnail operations
Useful playback functions
Editing
Connecting external devices
Nonlinear editing
How to handle data recorded on the
memory card
Dubbing
Displays
Screen displays
Menu
Setup menu list
Reference
Before calling for service
Updating the rmware incorporated into
the unit
Cleaning
Storage precautions
Recording format list
Index
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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,2011)
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,2011)
Memory card
type
Storage
capacity
AVCHD
shooting/playback
DV
shooting/playback
Saving/reading user
les and scene les
and reading metadata
(AVCHD only)
SDmemorycard
8MB
16MB Cannotbeused.
Cannotbeused.
Canbeused.
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
Successfuloperationis
notguaranteed.
Shootingmaysuddenly
stopwithcertainSD
memorycards.
512MB
Canbeused.
Canbeused.1GB
2GB
SDHCmemory
card
4GB Canbeused.
6GB —
8GB Canbeused.
12GB —
16GB
Canbeused.
32GB
SDXCmemory
card
48GB
64GB
—:NoavailablePanasonicmemorycards
•Pleaseseeoursupportpageatthefollowingwebsiteforthelatestinformationnotincludedinthese
operatinginstructions.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
•ThiscamerasupportsFAT12andFAT16formattedSDmemorycards,FAT32formattedSDHCmemory
cards,andexFATformattedSDXCmemorycardsthatarecompliantwiththeSDstandard.
•SDHCmemorycardsof4GBorabovethatdonothavetheSDHClogoandSDXCmemorycardsof48
GBorabovethatdonothavetheSDXClogoarenotcompliantwiththeSDstandard.
•Usethiscameratoformatmemorycards.Formattingmemorycardsoncomputersorotherdevicesmay
causerecordingtotakelongerthannormal,ormaycausememorycardstobecomeincompatiblewith
thisproduct.(Page13ofVol.2)(Usethiscameratoreformatanymemorycardsthathavebeenformatted
oncomputersorotherdevices.)
•Multimediacardscannotbeused.
Please read before use
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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betweenSD
compatibledevicesandmemorycardsasdesignatedbytheSDstandard.
WhentheuseofanSDspeedclass6memorycardisrecommendedforSD-compatibleproducts,this
indicatesthatstablerecordingoperationcanbeachievedbyusingmemorycardsofclass6andabove.
UHS-I compatibility
•UHS-I(UltraHighSpeedI)isspeedstandardforSDmemorycard.YoucanuseaUHS-Imemory
card,whichperformsasanSDspeedclass10memorycardonthiscamera.
Reminders for handling
•Donotallowdirt,water,orothersubstancestocomeintocontactwiththeterminalonthebackofthe
memorycard.
•Donotleavethememorycardinthefollowingplaces:
- Directsunlightorplacesofhightemperature,suchasnearheatingequipment
- Humidanddustylocations
- Locationswithhighvariationsintemperature(wherecondensationoccurs)
- Locationsthataresubjecttostaticelectricityandelectromagneticwaves
•Storememorycardsinbagsorcasesafteruse.
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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 elds.
•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eldsgeneratedby
speakersorlargemotorsmaydamagerecorded
contentordistortimages.
•Theelectromagneticwavesemittedfroma
microcomputermayadverselyaffectthecamera
andcauseimagesorsoundtobedistorted.
•Ifthecameraisadverselyaffectedbydevices
thatgeneratemagneticeldsanditnolonger
operatesproperly,turnitoffandremovethe
batteryorunplugtheACadaptorfromthepower
outlet.Theninstallthebatteryagainorreconnect
theACadaptor.Afterthis,turnthecameraback
on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters
or high-voltage equipment.
•Usingthecameranearradiotransmittersorhigh-
voltageequipmentmayadverselyaffectthe
recordedimagesorsound.
Do not allow sand or dust to get into the
camera when using it at the beach or other
similar places.
•Sandanddustcandamagethecameraor
memorycard. (Becarefulwheninsertingor
removingamemorycard.)
AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery
•Ifthe<CHARGE>lampcontinuestoasheven
whenthebatterytemperatureisnormal,the
batteryorACadaptor(batterycharger)mightbe
damaged.Contactyourdealer.
•Thebatterytakeslongertochargewhenitis
warm.
•UsingtheACadaptor(batterycharger)near
radiosmaydistorttheirsound.KeeptheAC
adaptor(batterycharger)1meterormoreaway
fromradios.
•TheACadaptor(batterycharger)maymake
somenoisewheninuse,butthisisnormal.
Be careful not to drop the camera when
carrying it around.
•Strongimpactsmaydamagethecameraunitand
causeittostopworkingproperly.
•Handlethecamerawithcareusingthehand
straporshoulderstraptocarryit.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or
other volatile substances.
•Sprayingthecamerawithinsecticidesorother
volatilesubstancesmaydeformitorcausethe
coatingtopeeloff.
•Donotleavethecameraincontactwithrubberor
PVCproductsforextendedperiodsoftime.
After use, remove the battery or disconnect the
AC power supply cord from the power outlet.
Battery characteristics
Thiscamerausesarechargeablelithiumion
battery.Itgenerateselectricalenergythrough
aninternalchemicalreaction.Thisreactionis
easilyinuencedbytheambienttemperature
andhumidity,andtheeffectiveoperatingtimeof
thebatteryisreducedasthetemperaturerises
orfalls.Ifyouusethiscameraatlocationswith
extremelylowtemperatures,itsoperatingtimewill
bereduced.
Ifthebatterybecomesextremelyhot,aprotective
functionwillengageandyouwillnotbeabletouse
itforawhile.
Operating precautions
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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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.
Protect the battery terminals.
Donotallowdustorforeignsubstancestoclingto
thebatteryterminals.
Ifyouaccidentallydropthebattery,checkthebody
andterminalsiftheyhavebeendeformed.
Insertingadeformedbatteryintothecameraor
theACadaptor(batterycharger)maydamagethe
cameraortheACadaptor(batterycharger).
Reminders when discarding memory cards or
transferring them to others
Formattingmemorycardsordeletingdatausing
thefunctionsofthiscameraoracomputerwill
merelychangethelemanagementinformation
andwillnotcompletelyerasethedatastored
inthememorycards.Itisrecommendedthat
youphysicallydestroymemorycardswhen
discardingthem,orusedatadeletionsoftwarefor
commerciallyavailableforcomputerstocompletely
erasethedatawhentransferringthemtoothers.
Usersareresponsibleformanagingthedatastored
intheirmemorycards.
Liquid crystal displays
•Imagesorcharacterscanlingeronthescreenof
theLCDorviewnderiftheyareleftdisplayed
foralongtime,butyoucanxthisbyleavingthe
cameraoffforseveralhours.
•TheLCDmonitorismanagedwithhighprecision
toensurethat99.99%ofthepixelsareeffective
leavingonly0.01%ofpixelsthatareeitherdead
orremainonallthetime.Thisisnormalandwill
havenoeffectonrecordedimages.
•DewmayformontheLCDmonitorifyouuse
thecamerainlocationsofintenselyvarying
temperatures.Wipeitdrywithasoft,drycloth.
•TheLCDmonitormayappearalittledimmerright
afterturningonacoldcamera.Thebrightnesswill
gobacktonormalwhentheinternaltemperature
increases.
Do not point the eyepiece of the lens or
viewnder at the sun.
Doingsomaydamagetheinternalparts.
Protective caps for the terminals
Keepprotectivecapsttedoverconnecting
terminalsthatarenotbeingused.
Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback
images in the following shooting conditions.
•Whenthereisacomplexpatterninthe
background
•Whenmovingthecameraalongdistanceor
movingquickly
•Whenthesubjectismovingquickly
(EspeciallywhenshootinginHEmode)
Depending on the signal reading system of the
pickup devices (MOS sensor), the following
problems may occur.
•Asubjectthatquicklycrossesthescreenmay
appeardistortedinsomeshootingconditions.
•Whenasubjectislitbytheash,thescreenmay
appearsplithorizontally.
(Thepossibilityoftheoccurrencemaybe
reducedbysettingtheshutterspeedlower.)
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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conrm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.(Page30)
There are no guarantees for recorded content
•Intheunlikelyeventthatcontentthatwasnotrecordedduetoamalfunctioninthecameraorthememory
cardinuse,pleaseunderstandthatnocompensationcanbeprovided.
Copyrights
•Copyrightlawsforbidtheuseofvideoandaudiomaterialthatyourecordedforanypurposeotherthan
yourownpersonalenjoyment.
Caution regarding laser beams
•Thelensmaysufferdamageifstruckbyalaserbeam.Makesurethatlaserbeamsdonotstrikethelens
whenshootinginanenvironmentwherelaserdevicesareused.
Media that can be used with this camera
•SD/SDHC/SDXCmemorycardscanbeused.Seepage11fordetails.
Attaching the camera to a tripod
•Thetripodholesupports1/4-20UNCand3/8-16UNCscrews.Useitaccordingtothexingscrew
diameterofthetripod.
•Thedepthofthetripodholeis5.5mm.Donottightenthetripodscrewexcessivelywhenattachingthis
cameratoatripod.
Attach the tripod to the tripod hole on the bottom side.
Before use
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■What is AVCHD?
AVCHDisastandardforrecordingandplaybackofhighdenition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le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non-SDHC/SDXC-
compatibleequipment.
•Whenusinganotherdevice,ensurethatitsupportsSDHC/SDXCmemory
cards.
Compatibility of video recorded in AVCHD mode
•Recordedvideocannotbeusedwithnon-AVCHD-compatibleequipment.
•PlaybackmaynotalwaysbepossibleonallAVCHD-compatibleequipment.Insuchinstances,playyour
videousingthiscamera.
Compatibility of video recorded in DV mode
•WhenplayingbackmemorycardsrecordedusingtheDVmodeofthecamerainPanasonicAG-HMC80
series
- [ ?]isdisplayedonthecliponthethumbnailscreen.
- Theplaybackwillbeimagesonly.Audioisnotplayedback.
- Youcannotdeleteorrepairarecordedclip,oraddorremoveashotmark.
•WhenplayingbackamemorycardrecordedusingacamerainPanasonicAG-HMC80seriesonthis
camera
- [ ?]isdisplayedonthecliponthethumbnailscreen.
- Bothimageandaudiocanbeplayedback.
- Youcannotdeleteorrepairarecordedclip,oraddorremoveashotmark.
•Fordetailsaboutclips,see“Thumbnailscreen”(Page51ofVol.2).
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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 cables Wireless remote control and
coin battery (CR2025)
(Page 26)
Microphone holder
(Page 63 of Vol.2)
Microphone holder screws
(Page 63 of Vol.2)
Length 6 mm (2 pieces)
L
ength 12 mm (2 pieces)
Microphone holder adaptor
(Page 63 of Vol.2)
CD-ROM
- OperatingInstructions(PDF)
- AVCCAMRestorerSoftware
- AVCCAMSDCardFile
RecoverySoftware
Thefollowingaccessoriesareattachedtotheunit.
Lens cap (Page 25) INPUT terminal cap
(2 pieces)
Lens hood (Page 25) Hand strap (Page 24)
* ThebatteryprovidedwiththisproductisCGA-E/625.Ifyouneedanadditionalbattery,seethefollowingoptional
accessorieslist.
•Consultyourdealerwhenpurchasingadditionalaccessories.
•AdequatelyprocesstheACcordcapandthepackagingmaterialaftertakingouttheproduct.
Accessories
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Left side
BARS
EVF DTL
LCD
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZEBRA
CH1 SELECT
AUDIO
INT(L) INT(R)
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT2
CH2 SELECT
WFM
AUTO
MANU
CH2
AUTO
MANU
CH1
1 4
8 9 10
5
16
3
6 7
21 24
25
26 27
28
29
30
31 3222 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 37 of Vol.2)
2 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38
of Vol.2)
3 INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38
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 38 of Vol.2)
7 INPUT2 LINE/MIC switch (Page 38 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)
11 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 40 of Vol.2)
17 MENU button (Page 28)
18 EXEC button (Page 57 of Vol.2)
19 OPERATION lever (Page 28)
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zoomringpinhole(Page19)topreventtheloss.
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 dial (Page 34 of Vol.2)
29 DIAL SEL button (Page 34 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 39 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 37 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 COUNTER-RESET/TC SET button (Page 46 of
Vol.2)
40 AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1/CH2 switch (Page 39
of Vol.2)
Description of parts
19
Description
of parts
Top and right side
14 15
8
21
3
4
5
6
97
11 131210
16
1 VIDEO OUT (TC PRESET IN/OUT) terminal
(Page 66 of Vol.2)
2 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 66 of
Vol.2)
3 Mode lamp (Page 27)
4 POWER/MODE switch (Page 27)
5 Lock release button (Page 27)
6 START/STOP button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
7 Protective caps
Keepprotectivecapsttedoverconnecting
terminalsthatarenotbeingused.
8 Shoulder strap mounting location (Page 25)
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.2)
12 AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminal (XLR 3-pin) (Page 38
of Vol.2)
13 Zoom ring pin hole
14 HOLD switch (Page 24 of Vol.2)
15 START/STOP button (handle side) (Page 24 of
Vol.2)
16 Accessory shoe
20
Front side and rear side
1 2
5 6
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 16
18
19
20
22
17
21
1 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 26)
2 Natural light sensor (Page 22 of Vol.2)
3 Tally lamp (front) (Page 9 of Vol.2)
4 Built-in speaker (Page 62 of Vol.2)
5 AWB button (Page 20 of Vol.2)
6 Tripod hole (bottom) (Page 15)
7 Viewnder (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)
11 Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 26)
12 Battery release button (Page 23)
13 Battery compartment (Page 23)
14 HD indicator (Page 27)
15 SLOT SEL button (Page 12 of Vol.2)
16 Protective caps
Keepprotectivecapsttedoverconnecting
terminalsthatarenotbeingused.
17 USB2.0 terminal (Page 64 of Vol.2)
18 Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
(Page 63 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<CAMREMOTE>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 HDMI OUT terminal (Page 66 of Vol.2)
22 DV OUT terminal (Page 65 of Vol.2)
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