Panasonic Camcorder AG AC130AP User Manual

This product is eligible for the AVCCAM  
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For  
details, see page 6.  
Operating Instructions  
Vol.1  
Memory Card Camera-Recorder  
AG-AC130AP  
Model No.  
1
Volume  
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)  
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for  
future use.  
ENGLISH  
SS0412SI0 -YI  
Printed in Japan  
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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.  
FCC NOTICE (USA)  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
AG-AC130AP  
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.  
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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.”  
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.  
For USA-California Only  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special  
handling may apply.  
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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.  
Para remover a bateria  
Bateria Principal de Energia  
Bateria do Controle Remoto  
Pressione o botão para liberar a bateria.  
1) Empurre a trava na direção exibida pela seta  
1 para remover o suporte.  
Botão de liberação da  
bateria  
2) Remova a bateria tipo botão do suporte da  
bateria.  
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■ 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. 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.  
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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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.  
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.  
How to read this document  
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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.  
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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”.  
Video equipment/television/monitor  
DV tape equipment/memory card  
camera-recorder/computer, etc.  
HDMI cable  
(can only be  
used in  
AVCHD mode)  
Data can be transferred for  
backup/dubbing/editing.  
Video pin cable  
IEEE1394 (DV) cable  
(can only be used in DV mode)  
Computer  
Audio pin cable  
Memory card  
Saves and reads the setting  
values of scene files or user  
files on the memory card.  
AG-AC130A  
AVCHD mode  
Speed class 4 or higher can be used when in PH/HA  
mode.  
Speed class 2 or higher can be used when in PM/HE  
mode.  
DV mode  
Speed class 6 or higher can be used.  
USB2.0 connection cable  
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Contents  
Volume 1 (This Book)  
Read this first! ................................................2  
How to use the camera ..................................8  
Please read before use ................................ 11  
Compatible memory card for this camera..... 11  
Menu  
Setup menu structure ..................................32  
<CAMERA> mode menu .............................. 32  
Playback <PB> mode menu ......................... 34  
(SD speed class 4)....................... 12  
(SD speed class 6)....................... 12  
Operating precautions.................................13  
Reference  
Specifications...............................................35  
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  
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Volume 2 (CD)  
Shooting  
Editing  
Using the viewfinder  
Tally lamp  
Connecting external devices  
Nonlinear editing  
Basic shooting operations  
Using the zoom function  
How to handle data recorded on the  
memory card  
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  
Dubbing  
Displays  
Screen displays  
Using shooting settings (scene files)  
Storing scene files and other settings on  
memory cards  
Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only)  
Using the counter  
Menu  
Setup menu list  
Charging the built-in battery/setting the  
time code  
Reference  
Before calling for service  
Updating the firmware incorporated into  
the unit  
Playback  
Basic playback operations  
Thumbnail screen  
Playback settings [PLAY SETUP]  
Thumbnail operations  
Useful playback functions  
Cleaning  
Storage precautions  
Recording format list  
Index  
How to open the operating instruction manual PDF files  
Discontinue installation if the installation screen of the software opens as a result of inserting the CD-ROM.  
When [INDEX.pdf] on the CD-ROM is opened, a list of the operating instruction manuals will be displayed.  
Click on the document name of the manual to be opened.  
Adobe® Reader® is required to read PDF files.  
It can be downloaded from the home page of Adobe Systems.  
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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. 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)  
Saving/reading user  
Memory card  
type  
Storage  
capacity  
AVCHD  
shooting/playback  
DV  
files and scene files  
and reading metadata  
(AVCHD only)  
shooting/playback  
8 MB  
16 MB  
Cannot be used.  
Successful operation is  
not guaranteed.  
Shooting may suddenly  
stop with certain SD  
memory cards.  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
Cannot be used.  
Can be used.  
SD memory card  
512 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
Can be used.  
4 GB  
Can be used.  
6 GB  
Can be used.  
8 GB  
Can be used.  
SDHC memory  
card  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
48 GB  
64 GB  
Can be used.  
SDXC memory  
card  
—: No available Panasonic memory cards  
Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these  
operating instructions.  
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.  
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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.  
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UHS- compatibility  
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UHS- (Ultra High Speed ) is speed standard for SD memory card. You can use a UHS- 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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Operating precautions  
When using the camera in the rain, snow, or at  
the beach, do not allow water to get into it.  
AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery  
If the <CHARGE> lamp continues to flash even  
when the battery temperature is normal, the  
battery or AC adaptor (battery charger) might be  
damaged. Contact your dealer.  
Doing so will cause damage to the camera and  
the memory card. (This may result in irreparable  
damage.)  
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.  
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 AC adaptor (battery charger) may make  
some noise when in use, but this is normal.  
The powerful magnetic fields generated by  
speakers or large motors may damage recorded  
content or distort images.  
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.  
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 fields 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 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.  
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters  
or high-voltage equipment.  
After use, remove the battery or disconnect the  
AC power supply cord from the power outlet.  
Using the camera near radio transmitters or high-  
voltage equipment may adversely affect the  
recorded images or sound.  
Battery characteristics  
This camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion  
battery. It generates electrical energy through  
an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is  
easily influenced 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.  
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.)  
If the battery becomes extremely hot, a protective  
function will engage and you will not be able to use  
it for a while.  
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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.  
Liquid crystal displays  
Images or characters can linger on the screen of  
the LCD or viewfinder if they are left displayed  
for a long time, but you can fix 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.  
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).  
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  
viewfinder at the sun.  
Doing so may damage the internal parts.  
Reminders when discarding memory cards or  
transferring them to others  
Protective caps for the terminals  
Keep protective caps fitted over connecting  
terminals that are not being used.  
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using  
the functions of this camera or a computer will  
merely change the file 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.  
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 flash, 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 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. (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 fixing 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.  
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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 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.  
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- 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.  
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- 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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Accessories  
Eye cup (Page 26)  
Shoulder strap (Page 25)  
AC adaptor (Battery charger)/  
DC cord  
Battery*  
AC power supply cables  
Wireless remote control and Microphone holder  
coin battery (CR2025) (Page 63 of Vol.2)  
(Page 26)  
Microphone holder screws  
(Page 63 of Vol.2)  
Length 6 mm (2 pieces)  
Length 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.  
Optional accessories  
XLR microphone  
AG-MC200G  
Battery  
VW-VBG6 (7.2 V, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh)  
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Description of parts  
Description of parts  
Left side  
1
2
3
4
5
8 9 10  
6
7
16  
11  
17  
18  
19  
20  
33 34  
35  
12  
13  
14  
15  
BARS  
AUDIO  
CH1 SELECTCH2 SELECT  
36  
37  
38  
INT(L)  
INT(R)  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
EVF DTL ZEBRA  
INPUT2  
LCD  
WFM  
CH1  
CH2  
AUTO  
MANU  
AUTO  
MANU  
21 22 23  
24 26 27  
25  
29 31 32  
28 30  
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET  
39  
40  
1
2
Built-in microphone (Page 37 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.  
INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38  
of Vol.2)  
23 IRIS ring (Page 19 of Vol.2)  
3
INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38  
of Vol.2)  
24 IRIS button (Page 19 of Vol.2)  
4
5
6
7
8
9
HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)  
Diopter adjustment dial (Page 5 of Vol.2)  
INPUT1 LINE/MIC switch (Page 38 of Vol.2)  
INPUT2 LINE/MIC switch (Page 38 of Vol.2)  
OIS button (Page 27 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)  
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)  
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)  
18 EXEC button (Page 57 of Vol.2)  
19 OPERATION lever (Page 28)  
39 COUNTER-RESET/TC SET button (Page 46 of  
Vol.2)  
20 AUDIO MON/ADV button (Page 29 of Vol.2)  
21 Focus ring (Page 18 of Vol.2)  
40 AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1/CH2 switch (Page 39  
of Vol.2)  
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Top and right side  
7
8
9
1
2
3
14 15 16  
4
5
6
10111213  
1
2
VIDEO OUT (TC PRESET IN/OUT) terminal  
(Page 66 of Vol.2)  
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 66 of  
Vol.2)  
3
4
5
6
7
Mode lamp (Page 27)  
POWER/MODE switch (Page 27)  
Lock release button (Page 27)  
START/STOP button (Page 11 of Vol.2)  
Protective caps  
Keep protective caps fitted over connecting  
terminals that are not being used.  
8
9
Shoulder strap mounting location (Page 25)  
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  
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Front side and rear side  
1 2  
7
3
4
8
9
17  
18  
12  
13  
19  
20  
10  
11  
14 15 16  
21 22  
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Remote control sensor (front) (Page 26)  
Natural light sensor (Page 22 of Vol.2)  
Tally lamp (front) (Page 9 of Vol.2)  
Built-in speaker (Page 62 of Vol.2)  
AWB button (Page 20 of Vol.2)  
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.  
Tripod hole (bottom) (Page 15)  
Viewfinder (Page 5 of Vol.2)  
Memory card slot cover and OPEN lever  
(Page 10 of Vol.2)  
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Memory card slot and memory card access  
lamp (Page 12 of Vol.2)  
21 HDMI OUT terminal (Page 66 of Vol.2)  
22 DV OUT terminal (Page 65 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 fitted 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)  
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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 93 of Vol.2)  
1
EXT DISPLAY button  
(Page 62 of Vol.2)  
Take note that the following buttons are for  
functions that cannot be executed on this  
camera.  
2
3
DATE/TIME button (Page 62 of Vol.2)  
START/STOP button  
Same function as the <START/STOP> button  
on the camera.  
button  
PHOTO SHOT button  
4
ZOOM/VOL button  
(Page 62 of Vol.2)  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
DISPLAY  
3
4
1
2
DATE/  
TIME  
ZOOM  
5
6
PLAY button (Page 50 of Vol.2)  
VOL  
SEARCH button (Page 50 of Vol.2, Page 61 of  
Vol.2)  
5
7
9
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
6
8
10  
6
8
10  
12  
7
8
9
PAUSE button (Page 50 of Vol.2)  
STILL ADV button (Page 62 of Vol.2)  
STOP button (Page 50 of Vol.2)  
MENU  
ENTER  
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10 SKIP button (Page 50 of Vol.2, Page 61 of Vol.2)  
11 OPERATION buttons  
Same function as the OPERATION lever on the  
camera.  
12 MENU button  
Same function as the MENU button on the  
camera.  
Remote control usable range (Page 26)  
Preparation  
Recharging the battery  
Recharging  
The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use.  
It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.  
Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.  
Insert the battery.  
1
2
Disconnect the DC cord. The battery cannot  
be charged if the DC cord is connected.  
Charging lamp <CHARGE>  
DC cord  
Align the battery with the mark  
and insert fully.  
Insert until fully in place.  
(1)  
(2)  
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Charging lamp  
Remaining battery capacity display  
ON: Charging  
OFF: Charging complete  
Flashing: See below  
When using Panasonic batteries that are  
compatible with this product, the remaining battery  
capacity is displayed in minutes.  
[
] 1h30m  
If the charging lamp is flashing  
The time remaining (as shown previously) is  
displayed after a brief pause.  
Confirm that there is no dirt, dust, or foreign  
substances attached to the connectors of the  
battery or the AC adaptor and ensure that the  
adaptor has been connected correctly.  
If there is dirt, dust, or foreign substances on the  
connectors, disconnect the power plug from the  
socket before cleaning.  
If the charging lamp continues to flash, the  
battery or the AC adaptor may be damaged.  
Consult the dealer where it was purchased.  
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.  
The remaining battery capacity may not be  
displayed correctly when the battery is used in  
high or low temperatures, or when the battery  
has not been used for a long period of time. To  
ensure that the remaining battery capacity is  
displayed correctly, use the battery completely  
from a fully-charged state and charge it again.  
(Remaining battery capacity may still not be  
displayed correctly if the battery has been used  
for long periods in high or low temperatures,  
or if the battery has already been recharged  
numerous times.)  
This only serves as a guide as remaining battery  
capacity display times may vary according to  
usage conditions.  
The remaining battery capacity display will  
momentarily disappear when switching between  
modes, when conducting REC CHECK  
operations, or when changing the LCD brightness  
since the capacity is recalculated during these  
times.  
[
][  
][  
]  
[
[
Charging time and available recording time  
standards  
Maximum  
Battery  
model  
Voltage/  
capacity  
Charging continuous  
time  
recording  
time  
7.2 V/  
Approx. 5  
hours and  
50 minutes 30 minutes  
Approx. 3  
hours and  
CGA-E/625 5800/5400  
(bundled)  
(typ./min.)  
mAh  
7.2 V/  
Approx. 5  
hours and  
50 minutes 30 minutes  
Approx. 3  
hours and  
VW-VBG6 5800/5400  
(optional)  
(typ./min.)  
mAh  
The figures in the preceding table are for normal  
temperature conditions (temperature 25°C (77°F)/  
humidity 60%). This only serves as a guide  
since charging may take longer in high or low  
temperatures.  
This is not displayed when using the AC adaptor.  
The battery and the camera itself becomes hot  
while it is being used or charged.  
Available recording time is reduced if you  
repeatedly start and stop recording.  
The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
Using the AC adaptor near radios may distort  
their sound. Keep the AC adaptor 1 meter or  
more away from radios.  
The AC adaptor may make some noise when  
in use, but this is normal.  
Charging may take longer if the battery has not  
been in use for a long period of time.  
Given here are the standard maximum  
continuous recording times when recording in  
PH 1080/60i mode using the viewfinder with no  
connections to any external devices and with the  
LCD monitor closed.  
This serves only as a guide as available recording  
times may vary according to usage conditions.  
Charging times are based on the time to charge  
batteries from an empty state.  
The battery cannot be recharged when a DC  
cord is connected to the AC adaptor.  
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Power sources  
Using the battery  
Installation  
Removal  
Insert the battery until it clicks into place.  
Turn the POWER/MODE switch <OFF> (Page 27),  
and confirm that the mode lamp is off.  
1
1
2
Remove the battery while pressing the  
battery release button.  
Support the battery with your hand to ensure  
that it will not fall.  
Battery release  
button  
Mode lamp  
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Using the AC adaptor  
Installation  
Removal  
Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor.  
Turn the POWER/MODE switch <OFF> (Page 27),  
and confirm that the mode lamp is off.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.  
Remove the DC cord’s battery connector  
while pressing the battery release button.  
Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until  
it clicks into place.  
Disconnect the AC cord from the power  
outlet.  
DC cord’s battery connector  
The battery cannot be recharged when a DC  
cord is connected to the AC adaptor.  
Disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet  
when this device is not in use.  
CAUTION:  
This apparatus can be operated at a volt-  
age 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 as-  
sistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.  
Adjusting the hand strap  
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.  
Open the cover and adjust the length of the  
strap.  
1
Close the cover.  
2
Make sure that the cover is firmly closed.  
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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.  
Center of the camera  
The side with lens  
hood guide  
(2)  
(1)  
Attaching/removing the lens cap  
Removing the lens cap  
Pinch the lens cap to remove it.  
Attaching the lens cap  
Pinch the lens cap to attach it.  
Keep the lens cap attached when the camera is  
not in use to protect the lens.  
Lens cap  
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Fitting the eye cup  
Attach the eye cup by fitting the eye cup holder and  
the ridges of the eye cup together.  
Eye cup holder  
Eye cup  
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 102 of Vol.2) and refit it.  
Ridges  
The remote control  
Inserting the battery  
Remote control usable range  
For the remote control sensor,  
Distance: Approx. within 5 m  
Angle: Approx. 10° upward, 15° downward, and  
15° sideways  
Remove the holder while pushing the catch  
in the direction shown by arrow (1).  
1
(using the accessory battery)  
(2)  
(1)  
Remote control  
sensor (rear)  
Insert the battery with the side marked with  
<+> facing up.  
2
Remote control  
sensor (front)  
Return the holder to its original position.  
3
When the battery (CR2025) runs out, replace  
it with a new one. (Battery life depends on the  
frequency of usage but is approximated at about  
one year.)  
If the remote control unit fails to work even when  
it is operated near the camera’s remote control  
sensor, it means that the battery has run out.  
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
These are the operation range values when the  
remote control is used indoors. If used outdoors  
or if strong light is hitting the remote control  
sensor, the remote control may not operate  
properly even within the said ranges.  
The remote control is set to [OFF] in the factory  
settings. When using the remote control, set the  
[IR REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]  
menu to [ON]. (Page 93 of Vol.2)  
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Turning the camera ON/OFF  
Turning on the power:  
Turn the POWER/MODE switch up to the <ON>  
position while pressing the lock release button.  
The mode lamp <CAMERA> lights up in red and  
the camera goes to recording standby status  
(<CAMERA> mode).  
If the POWER/MODE switch is turned up to the  
<MODE> position, the mode lamp <PB> will light  
up in green and the camera goes to <PB> mode.  
(Page 50 of Vol.2)  
Every time the switch is turned to the <MODE>  
position, the mode will change between  
<CAMERA> mode and <PB> mode.  
Mode lamp  
POWER/MODE switch  
Turning off the power:  
Turn the POWER/MODE switch up to the <OFF>  
position while pressing the lock release button.  
The mode lamp <CAMERA>/<PB> goes off.  
Lock release button  
Switching to AVCHD mode/DV mode  
Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch <ON>. (Page 27)  
1
2
3
Press the <MENU> button.  
Set [AVCHD] or [DV] from the [HD/SD MODE] items in the setup menu  
[RECORDING SETUP] screen.  
When the [TURN POWER OFF] message is displayed, turn the power  
OFF and then ON again.  
When the power is turned on again, the mode changes.  
4
<HD> indicator  
For instructions on how to turn the camera ON/OFF, refer to page 27.  
When you switch to AVCHD mode, <HD> indicator will light up in blue.  
When you switch to DV mode, <HD> indicator will turn off.  
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Setup menu basic operations  
You can change camera settings using the setup  
menu according to the shooting scene and  
recording details.  
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < ><  
directions to move the yellow cursor to the  
function you wish to set.  
>
2
3
Press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it in the  
<MENU> button  
<
> direction) to display the setting items.  
Example:  
OPERATION  
lever  
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < ><  
directions to move to the function you wish  
to set.  
Example:  
>
4
5
Using the setup menu  
The menu items displayed in gray characters  
cannot be changed.  
Press the <MENU> button when the camera  
is not shooting or playing back video.  
The following menu screens are displayed on  
the viewfinder and LCD monitor.  
1
Press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it in the  
<
> direction) to make the setting.  
When changing values or other parameters, tilt  
the OPERATION lever in the < >< > directions  
to change the setting value. Select the item you  
wish to set, and then press the OPERATION  
lever to confirm.  
<CAMERA> mode (Example)  
Example:  
<PB> mode (Example)  
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > direction  
to return to the previous menu.  
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Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change other items.  
6
7
Press the <MENU> button to complete settings  
and return to the normal screen.  
In some menus, tilting the OPERATION  
lever in the < > direction or pushing the  
OPERATION lever changes the setting value  
and returns the previous menu.  
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change other  
functions.  
Press the <MENU> button to complete settings  
and return to the normal screen.  
Initializing the setup menu  
The setup menu is divided into user files and scene  
files and you can initialize each one to its factory  
settings.  
To initialize user files (all items other than  
scene files)  
By selecting [INIT] in the [LOAD/SAVE/INIT] item  
of the [USER FILE] screen, you can restore the  
current user file menu setting to its factory setting.  
To initialize scene files  
Among the six scene files, select the file you wish  
to initialize using the <SCENE FILE> dial. Then  
by selecting [INIT] in the [LOAD/SAVE/INIT] item  
of the [SCENE FILE] screen, you can restore the  
setting value of only the selected scene file to its  
factory setting.  
To initialize user files and scene files at the  
same time, restore a user file and all six scene  
files to their factory settings by selecting  
[YES] in the [MENU INIT] item of the [OTHER  
FUNCTIONS] screen.  
Time code/[OPERATION TIME] item/[CLOCK  
SET] item/[TIME ZONE] item setting values  
are not initialized.  
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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.  
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the <  
>
5
direction and select [YES] in the [CLOCK  
SET] item on the setup menu [OTHER  
FUNCTIONS] screen.  
Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch  
<ON>. (Page 27)  
1
Press the <MENU> button.  
2
Menu operation (Page 28)  
Operations can also be performed using  
buttons on the remote control that correspond  
to those on the camera. For details, see  
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < ><  
directions to set to [2011].  
>
6
7
Remote control” (Page 21).  
Select the [TIME ZONE] item on the setup  
menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen and  
press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it to the  
3
4
<
> direction).  
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the <  
>
direction to change to the next item, then tilt  
the lever in the < >< > directions to set to  
[SEP].  
Since pressing the OPERATION lever  
will display the settings screen, tilt the  
OPERATION lever in the < >< > directions  
to set the time difference from Greenwich  
Mean Time, then press the OPERATION  
lever again.  
Factory default setting is [0:00].  
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Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining  
items.  
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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.  
When settings are complete, press the  
OPERATION lever.  
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The time can be inaccurate so confirm that the  
time is correct before shooting.  
When using the camera overseas, do not set  
the [CLOCK SET] to the local time but instead  
enter the time difference from Greenwich  
Mean Time according to the [TIME ZONE].  
(Page 94 of Vol.2)  
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Menu  
Setup menu structure  
<CAMERA> mode menu  
CAMERA MENU  
SCENE FILE  
LOAD/SAVE/INIT  
SYNC SCAN TYPE  
SYNCHRO SCAN  
DETAIL LEVEL  
V DETAIL LEVEL  
DETAIL CORING  
CHROMA LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
COLOR TEMP Ach  
COLOR TEMP Bch  
MASTER PED  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
DRS  
(Page 79 of Vol.2)  
SW MODE  
(Page 82 of Vol.2)  
FUNCTION KNOB  
LOW GAIN  
MID GAIN  
HIGH GAIN  
SUPER GAIN  
ATW  
MF ASSIST  
FOCUS ASSIST  
HANDLE ZOOM  
USER1  
USER2  
DRS EFFECT  
USER3  
GAMMA  
WFM  
KNEE  
LCD  
MATRIX  
FACE FRAMING  
SKIN TONE DTL  
CARD READ  
CARD WRITE  
NAME EDIT  
AUTO SW  
(Page 84 of Vol.2)  
A.IRIS  
AGC  
ATW  
AF  
RECORDING SETUP  
(Page 85 of Vol.2)  
HD/SD MODE  
REC FORMAT  
ASPECT CONV*1  
PREREC MODE  
SIMUL REC  
TC/UB SETUP  
(Page 87 of Vol.2)  
TC MODE  
TCG  
TC PRESET  
UB MODE*1  
UB PRESET  
EXT TC LINK  
RELAY REC  
INTERVAL REC*2  
TIME STAMP  
AUDIO LIMITER CH1  
AUDIO LIMITER CH2  
MIC GAIN1  
MIC GAIN2  
AV OUT SETUP  
(Page 88 of Vol.2)  
HDMI OUT SEL*2  
DOWNCON MODE  
HP MODE  
*2  
TEST TONE  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
*1 Only in DV mode.  
*2 Only in AVCHD mode.  
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DISPLAY SETUP  
(Page 89 of Vol.2)  
ZEBRA DETECT1  
ZEBRA DETECT2  
Y GET MARKER  
SAFETY ZONE*3  
CENTER MARKER  
FOCUS BAR  
CARD FUNCTIONS  
(Page 92 of Vol.2)  
CARD FORMAT  
CARD STATUS  
IRIS METER  
REC COUNTER  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
USER FILE  
CARD READ  
(Page 92 of Vol.2)  
CARD WRITE  
LOAD/SAVE/INIT  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
ZOOM&FOCUS  
CARD&BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD SET  
META DATA*2  
CARD READ  
EVF SET  
(Page 93 of Vol.2)  
RECORD  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
SELF SHOOT  
EVF MODE  
USER CLIP NAME  
META DATA PROP  
CLIP COUNTER RST  
META INIT SET  
EVF COLOR  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 93 of Vol.2)  
IR REMOTE  
DV CONTROL*1  
DV CMD SEL*1  
TALLY LAMP  
CLOCK SET  
OPTION MENU*1*4  
(Page 95 of Vol.2)  
1394 STATUS  
1394 CONFIG  
TIME ZONE  
LANGUAGE  
SYSTEM INFO  
MENU INIT  
OPERATION TIME  
*1 Only in DV mode.  
*2 Only in AVCHD mode.  
*3 Only Limited functions are available in DV mode.  
*4 You can display the OPTION MENU by pressing the CHK button while pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button.  
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Playback <PB> mode menu  
PB MENU  
PLAY SETUP  
(Page 95 of Vol.2)  
PB FORMAT*2  
REPEAT PLAY  
RESUME PLAY  
SKIP MODE*2  
THUMBNAIL  
THUMBNAIL MODE  
(Page 96 of Vol.2)  
INDICATOR  
DATA DISPLAY  
DATE FORMAT  
OPERATION  
(Page 96 of Vol.2)  
DELETE  
INDEX*2  
CLIP PROTECT*2  
REPAIR*1  
SW MODE  
(Page 82 of Vol.2)  
USER1  
USER2  
USER3  
LCD  
HDMI OUT SEL*2  
DOWNCON MODE*2  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
AV OUT SETUP  
(Page 88 of Vol.2)  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
CARD&BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD SET  
DISPLAY SETUP  
(Page 89 of Vol.2)  
EVF SET  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
EVF MODE  
EVF COLOR  
CARD FUNCTIONS  
(Page 92 of Vol.2)  
CARD FORMAT  
CARD STATUS  
CLIP PROPERTY  
USER FILE  
CARD READ  
(Page 92 of Vol.2)  
CARD WRITE  
LOAD/SAVE/INIT  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 93 of Vol.2)  
IR REMOTE  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
LANGUAGE  
SYSTEM INFO  
OPERATION TIME  
*1 Only in DV mode.  
*2 Only in AVCHD mode.  
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Reference  
Specifications  
Digital zoom  
2X/5X/10X  
General  
* Assigned to the USER button (ratio is changed  
every time the button is pressed)  
Minimum subject illumination  
0.4 lx (F1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30  
seconds)  
Supply voltage  
DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)/  
DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)  
Power consumption  
Recording: 11.6 W  
Lens hood  
Wide field large lens hood  
Shutter speed  
indicates safety items.  
Preset  
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 (5.3 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 width, height, depth, and protruding  
part)  
60i/60P mode:  
1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/2000 seconds  
30P mode:  
1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000 seconds  
24P mode:  
1/24, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000 seconds  
* Underline indicates value when shutter is OFF  
Synchro scan  
when SYNC SCAN TYPE = sec  
60i/60P mode:  
Camera  
1/60.0 seconds - 1/249.8 seconds  
30P mode:  
Pickup devices  
1/3 MOS fixed pickup device x 3  
(2.2 mega pixels progressive supported)  
Lens  
Optical image stabilizer lens,  
Electric/manual switching, 22X zoom,  
F1.6 - 3.2 (f = 3.9 mm to 86 mm)  
(35 mm conversion: 28 mm - 616 mm)  
Color separation optical system  
Prism format  
1/30.0 seconds - 1/249.8 seconds  
24P mode:  
1/24.0 seconds - 1/249.8 seconds  
when SYNC SCAN TYPE = deg  
3.0d - 180.0d - 360.0d  
(0.5d increments, angle display)  
Slow shutter speed  
60i/60P mode:  
1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds  
30P mode:  
Filter diameter  
1/8, 1/15 seconds  
24P mode:  
1/6, 1/12 seconds  
72 mm  
ND filter  
OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64  
Minimum shooting distance  
Approx. 1 m  
Gain settings  
0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24/+30 dB  
* +24 dB and +30 dB are assigned to the USER  
button (S.GAIN)  
Color temperature settings  
ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200 K,  
preset 5600 K, preset VAR, Ach, Bch  
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DV mode  
Image/Recording/Playback  
Recording format  
AVCHD mode  
DV standard compliant  
File format  
AVI Type2  
Recording media  
SD memory card:  
Recording format  
AVCHD standard compliant  
Compression formats  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB  
(FAT12, FAT16 formats supported)  
SDHC memory card:  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
(FAT32 format supported)  
SDXC memory card:  
48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB  
(exFAT format supported)  
However, it is possible to use Class 6 or higher.  
Recording format (recording mode and  
resolution)  
(The frame rates in the setup menu are 60i, 30P,  
and 24P.)  
480/59.94i  
480/29.97P  
480/23.98P  
Recording media  
SD memory card:  
512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB  
(FAT12, FAT16 formats supported)  
SDHC memory card:  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
(FAT32 format supported)  
SDXC memory card:  
48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB  
(exFAT format supported)  
However, memory cards above Class 4 is  
supported in PH/HA mode, and memory cards  
above Class 2 is supported in PM/HE mode.  
Recording format (recording mode and  
resolution)  
(The frame rates in the setup menu are 60P, 60i,  
30P, and 24P.)  
PH 1080/59.94i  
Image output  
PH 1080/29.97P  
PH 1080/23.98P (Native recording)  
PH 720/59.94P  
AVCHD mode  
HDMI OUT terminal  
PH 720/29.97P  
PH 720/23.98P (Native recording)  
PM 720/59.94P  
HA 1080/59.94i  
HE 1080/59.94i  
HDMI (HDMI Type A terminal)  
1080/60i, 720/60P, 480/60P  
(VIERA Link not supported)  
VIDEO OUT terminal  
Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
480/60i  
Transmission rate  
PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR)  
PM mode: Approx. 8 Mbps (VBR)  
HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)  
HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)  
Interval recording  
OFF/1 s/10 s/30 s/1 min/2 min  
* For the recording mode, PH 1080/24P fixed,  
and shooting time has a maximum of 168 hours  
(1 week)  
DV mode  
VIDEO OUT terminal  
Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
480/60i  
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Audio recording playback  
Other terminals  
Camera remote terminal  
AVCHD mode  
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)  
Compression formats  
Recording/Playback:  
Dolby Digital/2 ch  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
Encoding  
16 bit  
Compressed bit rate  
PH mode: 384 kbps  
PM/HA/HE mode: 256 kbps  
Type mini B connector (USB2.0 compliant)  
DV OUT terminal (DV mode only)  
6-pin (IEEE1394 standard compliant), digital  
output only  
DV mode  
Compression formats  
Recording/Playback:  
linear PCM (digital 2 ch)  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
Monitor  
LCD  
3.45 inch wide LCD color monitor  
(approx. 920,000 dots)  
Viewfinder  
Encoding  
16 bit  
0.45 inch wide LCD color monitor  
(approx. 1,220,000 dots equivalent)  
Audio input  
Built-in microphone  
Stereo microphone  
XLR input  
XLR (3-pin) x 2 (AUDIO INPUT1, AUDIO  
INPUT2), LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance  
LINE: 0 dBu  
AC adaptor  
Power Source:  
MIC: -40/-50/-60 dBu (menu selectable)  
MIC POWER +48 V ON/OFF switchable  
110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
22 W  
Power Output:  
Audio output  
7.3 V DC, 1.75 A (Camera-recorder)  
8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge)  
Audio output  
Output level: 600 Ω, 316 mV  
Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2)  
HDMI OUT (AVCHD mode only)  
2 ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)  
Headphones  
indicates safety items.  
Weight  
3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1  
Speaker  
Round, 20 mm diameter  
Approx. 140 g (0.31 lb)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
103 mm x 36 mm x 62 mm  
(4-1/16 inches x 1-13/32 inches x 2-7/16 inches)  
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union  
EU  
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard  
these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the  
correct method of disposal.  
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