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-AC130P
Model No.

Volume 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.

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.

SS0911SI0 -YI ENGLISH

Printed in Japan VQT3T61 (E)
 Read this first! indicates safety information.

CAUTION CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Danger of explosion or fire if battery is incorrectly replaced
DO NOT OPEN or mistreated.

• Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it in fire.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC • Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F).
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sun-
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE shine, fire or the like.
PERSONNEL. For Battery Pack
• Use specified charger.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to • Replace only with same or specified type.
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated For Battery of Remote Controller
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
• Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • Do not recharge the battery.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and CAUTION:
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or
literature accompanying the appliance. place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other
confined space.
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due
WARNING: to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
this equipment to rain or moisture.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard, keep
this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only CAUTION:
in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached.
or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect
on top of the equipment. 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.
WARNING:
 lways keep memory cards or accessories (coin battery,
A
microphone holder screws, microphone holder adaptor, CAUTION:
INPUT terminal covers) out of the reach of babies and small Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
children. headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION: CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long
interference, use the recommended accessories only. 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
CAUTION: skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for
Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while the long periods of time, make use of the tripod.
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 CAUTION:
injury. Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away
from the battery.
Short-circuiting may occur across the terminals, causing the
CAUTION: battery to heat up, and you may seriously burn yourself if
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain you touch the battery in this state.
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.

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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: AG-AC130P
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible Party: P  anasonic 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.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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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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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device.
Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs.
Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to
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information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.

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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

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
Video pin cable backup/dubbing/editing.
IEEE1394 (DV) cable
(can only be used in DV mode)
Computer
Audio pin cable

Memory card
Saves and reads the setting
LOCK

AG-AC130 values of scene files or user

files on the memory card.

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 Menu

How to use the camera................................... 8
Please read before use................................. 11 Setup menu structure................................... 32
Compatible memory card for this camera...... 11 <CAMERA> mode menu............................... 32
(SD speed class 4)........................ 12 Playback <PB> mode menu.......................... 34
(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 Connecting external devices
Tally lamp Nonlinear editing
Basic shooting operations How to handle data recorded on the
Using the zoom function memory card
Shooting in manual mode Dubbing
Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive mode
Using convenient shooting functions
Using special functions for recording Displays
Adjusting the shutter speed
Changing audio input Screen displays
Using shooting settings (scene files)
Storing scene files and other settings on
memory cards Menu
Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only) Setup menu list
Using the counter
Charging the built-in battery/setting the
time code
Reference
Before calling for service
Playback Updating the firmware incorporated into
the unit
Basic playback operations Cleaning
Thumbnail screen Storage precautions
Playback settings [PLAY SETUP] Recording format list
Thumbnail operations Index
Useful playback functions

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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 Storage AVCHD DV files and scene files
type capacity shooting/playback shooting/playback and reading metadata
(AVCHD only)
8 MB
Cannot be used.
16 MB
Successful operation is
32 MB Cannot be used.
not guaranteed.
64 MB
Shooting may suddenly
128 MB
SD memory card stop with certain SD
256 MB
memory cards.
512 MB
1 GB Can be used.
2 GB Can be used.
4 GB Can be used.
6 GB —

SDHC memory 8 GB Can be used. Can be used.

card 12 GB —
16 GB
32 GB
Can be used.
SDXC memory 48 GB
card 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.

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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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Operating precautions
When using the camera in the rain, snow, or at AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery
the beach, do not allow water to get into it. ••If the <CHARGE> lamp continues to flash even
••Doing so will cause damage to the camera and when the battery temperature is normal, the
the memory card. (This may result in irreparable battery or AC adaptor (battery charger) might be
damage.) damaged. Contact your dealer.
••The battery takes longer to charge when it is
Keep the camera away from devices (such warm.
as TV sets and video game machines) that ••Using the AC adaptor (battery charger) near
generate magnetic fields. radios may distort their sound. Keep the AC
••Using the camera on top of or near a television adaptor (battery charger) 1 meter or more away
set may cause distortions in the image or sound from radios.
due to the electromagnetic waves that the ••The AC adaptor (battery charger) may make
television emits. some noise when in use, but this is normal.
••The powerful magnetic fields generated by
speakers or large motors may damage recorded Be careful not to drop the camera when
content or distort images. carrying it around.
••The electromagnetic waves emitted from a ••Strong impacts may damage the camera unit and
microcomputer may adversely affect the camera cause it to stop working properly.
and cause images or sound to be distorted. ••Handle the camera with care using the hand
••If the camera is adversely affected by devices strap or shoulder strap to carry it.
that generate magnetic fields and it no longer
operates properly, turn it off and remove the Do not spray the camera with insecticides or
battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power other volatile substances.
outlet. Then install the battery again or reconnect ••Spraying the camera with insecticides or other
the AC adaptor. After this, turn the camera back volatile substances may deform it or cause the
on. coating to peel off.
••Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters PVC products for extended periods of time.
or high-voltage equipment.
••Using the camera near radio transmitters or high- After use, remove the battery or disconnect the
voltage equipment may adversely affect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet.
recorded images or sound.
Battery characteristics
Do not allow sand or dust to get into the This camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion
camera when using it at the beach or other battery. It generates electrical energy through
similar places. an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is
••Sand and dust can damage the camera or easily influenced by the ambient temperature
memory card. (Be careful when inserting or and humidity, and the effective operating time of
removing a memory card.) 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.

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 Make sure to remove the battery after use. Liquid crystal displays
Completely remove the battery from the camera. ••Images or characters can linger on the screen of
(Even if you turn the camera off, leaving the the LCD or viewfinder if they are left displayed
battery attached still consumes a small amount of for a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the
electricity.) The battery will over-discharge if you camera off for several hours.
leave it in the camera for long periods of time and ••The LCD monitor is managed with high precision
may become impossible to recharge. to ensure that 99.99% of the pixels are effective
Do not remove the battery when the POWER leaving only 0.01% of pixels that are either dead
switch is ON. or remain on all the time. This is normal and will
Turn the POWER switch OFF and make sure that have no effect on recorded images.
the mode lamp is completely off before removing ••Dew may form on the LCD monitor if you use
the battery. the camera in locations of intensely varying
temperatures. Wipe it dry with a soft, dry cloth.
Protect the battery terminals. ••The LCD monitor may appear a little dimmer right
Do not allow dust or foreign substances to cling to after turning on a cold camera. The brightness will
the battery terminals. go back to normal when the internal temperature
If you accidentally drop the battery, check the body increases.
and terminals if they have been deformed.
Inserting a deformed battery into the camera or Do not point the eyepiece of the lens or
the AC adaptor (battery charger) may damage the viewfinder at the sun.
camera or the AC adaptor (battery charger). Doing so may damage the internal parts.

Reminders when discarding memory cards or Protective caps for the terminals
transferring them to others Keep protective caps fitted over connecting
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using terminals that are not being used.
the functions of this camera or a computer will
merely change the file management information Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback
and will not completely erase the data stored images in the following shooting conditions.
in the memory cards. It is recommended that ••When there is a complex pattern in the
you physically destroy memory cards when background
discarding them, or use data deletion software for ••When moving the camera a long distance or
commercially available for computers to completely moving quickly
erase the data when transferring them to others. ••When the subject is moving quickly
Users are responsible for managing the data stored (Especially when shooting in HE mode)
in their memory cards.
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

Before use
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.
- 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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Accessories
Battery* Eye cup (Page 26) Shoulder strap (Page 25) AC adaptor (Battery charger)/

Before use
DC cord

AC power supply cables Wireless remote control and Microphone holder Microphone holder screws
coin battery (CR2025) (Page 63 of Vol.2) (Page 63 of Vol.2)
(Page 26)
Length 6 mm (2 pieces)

Length 12 mm (2 pieces)

Microphone holder adaptor CD-ROM

(Page 63 of Vol.2)

-- 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 Lens hood (Page 25) Hand strap (Page 24)
(2 pieces)

* 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
12 18 33 34 35
13 19 BARS AUDIO
14 20 36 CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT

15
INT(L) INT(R)
EVF DTL ZEBRA INPUT1
INPUT2
37 INPUT2

LCD WFM CH1 CH2

38 AUTO AUTO

21 22 23 24 26 27 29 31 32 COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
MANU MANU

25 28 30

39 40

1 Built-in microphone (Page 37 of Vol.2) 22 Zoom ring (Page 17 of Vol.2)

2 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38 If you do not need the zoom ring pin, attach it to
of Vol.2) the zoom ring pin hole (Page 19) to prevent the loss.

3 INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER + 48V) (Page 38 23 IRIS ring (Page 19 of Vol.2)
of Vol.2) 24 IRIS button (Page 19 of Vol.2)
4 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 17 of Vol.2) 25 GAIN switch (Page 20 of Vol.2)
5 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 5 of Vol.2) 26 WHITE BAL switch (Page 20 of Vol.2)
6 INPUT1 LINE/MIC switch (Page 38 of Vol.2) 27 FUNCTION knob (Page 26 of Vol.2)
7 INPUT2 LINE/MIC switch (Page 38 of Vol.2) 28 SHTR dial (Page 34 of Vol.2)
8 OIS button (Page 27 of Vol.2) 29 DIAL SEL button (Page 34 of Vol.2)
9 LCD monitor (Page 6 of Vol.2) 30 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 25 of Vol.2)
10 USER button (Page 27 of Vol.2) 31 AUTO/MANU switch (Page 18 of Vol.2)
11 ND FILTER dial (Page 20 of Vol.2) 32 AUDIO LEVEL knob (CH1, CH2) (Page 39 of
12 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 19 of Vol.2) Vol.2)

13 FOCUS switch (Page 18 of Vol.2) 33 ZEBRA button (Page 25 of Vol.2)

14 PUSH AUTO button (Page 18 of Vol.2) 34 WFM button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

15 ZOOM switch (Page 17 of Vol.2) 35 AUDIO CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 37 of

Vol.2)
16 SCENE FILE dial (Page 40 of Vol.2)
36 BARS button (Page 28 of Vol.2)
17 MENU button (Page 28)
37 EVF DTL button (Page 6 of Vol.2)
18 EXEC button (Page 57 of Vol.2)
38 LCD button (Page 8 of Vol.2)
19 OPERATION lever (Page 28)
39 COUNTER-RESET/TC SET button (Page 46 of
20 AUDIO MON/ADV button (Page 29 of Vol.2)
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

Description
of parts
3
14 15 16

6
10 11 12 13

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 fitted 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

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 Front side and rear side

12

7
3
4
8 17
12 18
9
19
13 20
10
11

14 15 16
21 22
5 6

1 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 26) 20 CAM REMOTE jack*

2 Natural light sensor (Page 22 of Vol.2) FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack)
You can connect a remote control unit (optional)
3 Tally lamp (front) (Page 9 of Vol.2)
to control the FOCUS and IRIS operations.
4 Built-in speaker (Page 62 of Vol.2) ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack)
5 AWB button (Page 20 of Vol.2) You can connect a remote control unit to control
the zoom and recording start/stop operation.
6 Tripod hole (bottom) (Page 15)
* Do not connect any equipment except the remote
7 Viewfinder (Page 5 of Vol.2) control to the <CAM REMOTE> jack. Connecting
8 Memory card slot cover and OPEN lever any equipment other than the remote control may
(Page 10 of Vol.2) cause the image brightness to change or the images
9 Memory card slot and memory card access to appear out of focus.
lamp (Page 12 of Vol.2) 21 HDMI OUT terminal (Page 66 of Vol.2)
10 Tally lamp (rear) (Page 9 of Vol.2) 22 DV OUT terminal (Page 65 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
Take note that the following buttons are for (Page 62 of Vol.2)
functions that cannot be executed on this

Description
2 DATE/TIME button (Page 62 of Vol.2)

of parts
camera.
3 START/STOP button
•• button
Same function as the <START/STOP> button
••PHOTO SHOT button
on the camera.
4 ZOOM/VOL button

Preparation
EXT PHOTO
START/
STOP (Page 62 of Vol.2)
1 3
DISPLAY SHOT

DATE/
ZOOM 5 PLAY button (Page 50 of Vol.2)
2
TIME

VOL 4 6 SEARCH button (Page 50 of Vol.2, Page 61 of

5 Vol.2)
7 6
SEARCH PLAY SEARCH
6
7 PAUSE button (Page 50 of Vol.2)
9 8
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
8
10 8 STILL ADV button (Page 62 of Vol.2)
SKIP STOP SKIP
10
MENU
12 9 STOP button (Page 50 of Vol.2)
ENTER
11
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
Remote control usable range (Page 26)
camera.
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.

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 2 Insert the battery.

••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 When using Panasonic batteries that are
OFF: Charging complete compatible with this product, the remaining battery
Flashing: See below capacity is displayed in minutes.
[ ] 1h30m
„„If the charging lamp is flashing The time remaining (as shown previously) is
Confirm that there is no dirt, dust, or foreign displayed after a brief pause.
substances attached to the connectors of the ••As battery capacity decreases, the display will
battery or the AC adaptor and ensure that the change as follows: [ ][ ][ ]
adaptor has been connected correctly. [ ][ ]. When there are only 3 minutes
••If there is dirt, dust, or foreign substances on the or less of capacity left, [ ] will be displayed
connectors, disconnect the power plug from the in red, and when the battery becomes empty,
socket before cleaning. [ ] will flash.
••If the charging lamp continues to flash, the ••The remaining battery capacity may not be
battery or the AC adaptor may be damaged. displayed correctly when the battery is used in
Consult the dealer where it was purchased. high or low temperatures, or when the battery
has not been used for a long period of time. To
„„Charging time and available recording time ensure that the remaining battery capacity is
standards displayed correctly, use the battery completely
from a fully-charged state and charge it again.
Maximum (Remaining battery capacity may still not be
Battery Voltage/ Charging continuous displayed correctly if the battery has been used
model capacity time recording for long periods in high or low temperatures,
time
or if the battery has already been recharged
7.2 V/ numerous times.)
Approx. 5 Approx. 3
CGA-E/625 5800/5400 ••This only serves as a guide as remaining battery
hours and hours and
(bundled) (typ./min.)
50 minutes 30 minutes capacity display times may vary according to
mAh
usage conditions.
7.2 V/ ••The remaining battery capacity display will
Approx. 5 Approx. 3
VW-VBG6 5800/5400 momentarily disappear when switching between
hours and hours and
(optional) (typ./min.) modes, when conducting REC CHECK
50 minutes 30 minutes
mAh
operations, or when changing the LCD brightness
••The figures in the preceding table are for normal since the capacity is recalculated during these
temperature conditions (temperature 25°C (77°F)/ times.
humidity 60%). This only serves as a guide ••This is not displayed when using the AC adaptor.
since charging may take longer in high or low
temperatures. ••The battery and the camera itself becomes hot
••Charging may take longer if the battery has not while it is being used or charged.
been in use for a long period of time. ••Available recording time is reduced if you
••Given here are the standard maximum repeatedly start and stop recording.
continuous recording times when recording in ••The battery takes longer to charge when it is
PH 1080/60i mode using the viewfinder with no warm.
connections to any external devices and with the ••Using the AC adaptor near radios may distort
LCD monitor closed. their sound. Keep the AC adaptor 1 meter or
••This serves only as a guide as available recording more away from radios.
times may vary according to usage conditions. ••The AC adaptor may make some noise when
••Charging times are based on the time to charge in use, but this is normal.
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
1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch <OFF> (Page 27),
and confirm that the mode lamp is off.

2 Remove the battery while pressing the

battery release button.
Support the battery with your hand to ensure
that it will not fall.

Preparation
Battery release
button

Mode lamp

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 Using the AC adaptor

Installation Removal
1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch <OFF> (Page 27),
and confirm that the mode lamp is off.
2 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
3 Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until 2 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector
while pressing the battery release button.
it clicks into place.
3 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.
1 Open the cover and adjust the length of the
strap.

2 Close the cover.

••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

Preparation
Attaching/removing the lens hood
Removing the lens hood Attaching the lens hood
••Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to remove ••Attach the lens hood to the camera with the lens
it. 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
Eye cup holder
the ridges of the eye cup together.
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

1 Remove the holder while pushing the catch For the remote control sensor,
Distance: Approx. within 5 m
in the direction shown by arrow (1).
Angle: Approx. 10° upward, 15° downward, and
15° sideways
(2) (using the accessory battery)

(1)

2 Insert the battery with the side marked with Remote control
sensor (rear)
<+> facing up.

Remote control
sensor (front)

3 Return the holder to its original position.

••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.)
••These are the operation range values when the
If the remote control unit fails to work even when
remote control is used indoors. If used outdoors
it is operated near the camera’s remote control
or if strong light is hitting the remote control
sensor, it means that the battery has run out.
sensor, the remote control may not operate
••Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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 Mode lamp

Preparation
<CAMERA> mode and <PB> mode.
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

1 Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch <ON>. (Page 27)

2 Press the <MENU> button.
3 Set [AVCHD] or [DV] from the [HD/SD MODE] items in the setup menu
[RECORDING SETUP] screen.

4 When the [TURN POWER OFF] message is displayed, turn the power
OFF and then ON again.
<HD> indicator
When the power is turned on again, the mode changes.
••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 2 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >< >
menu according to the shooting scene and directions to move the yellow cursor to the
recording details. function you wish to set.

3 Press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it in the

<MENU> button < > direction) to display the setting items.
Example:
OPERATION
lever

4 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >< >

directions to move to the function you wish
to set.
Example:

Using the setup menu

••The menu items displayed in gray characters

cannot be changed.

1 Press the <MENU> button when the camera 5 Press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it in the
is not shooting or playing back video.
< > direction) to make the setting.
The following menu screens are displayed on
When changing values or other parameters, tilt
the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
the OPERATION lever in the < >< > directions
<CAMERA> mode (Example)
to change the setting value. Select the item you
wish to set, and then press the OPERATION
lever to confirm.
Example:

<PB> mode (Example)

••Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > direction

to return to the previous menu.

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6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change other items.
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.

7 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change other

functions.
Press the <MENU> button to complete settings
and return to the normal screen.

Preparation
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 5 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >
contents (clip) and affects the playback sequence direction and select [YES] in the [CLOCK
of the thumbnails. Before shooting, be sure to SET] item on the setup menu [OTHER
check/set the [TIME ZONE] and [CLOCK SET]. FUNCTIONS] screen.
This section will explain the steps on how to set the
calendar to September 22, 2011, 17:20.
1 Turn the camera’s POWER/MODE switch
<ON>. (Page 27)

2 Press the <MENU> button.

••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 6 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >< >
“Remote control” (Page 21). directions to set to [2011].

3 Select the [TIME ZONE] item on the setup

menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen and
press the OPERATION lever (or tilt it to the
< > direction).

7 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >

direction to change to the next item, then tilt
the lever in the < >< > directions to set to
[SEP].

4 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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8 Repeat
items.
steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining

••The date can be set to any date between

January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2039.

Preparation
••For any date after December 31, 2039, [--] will
appear on the display.
••Time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

9 When settings are complete, press the

OPERATION lever.

••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
(Page 79 of Vol.2) SYNC SCAN TYPE
SYNCHRO SCAN
SW MODE FUNCTION KNOB DETAIL LEVEL
(Page 82 of Vol.2) LOW GAIN V DETAIL LEVEL
MID GAIN DETAIL CORING
HIGH GAIN CHROMA LEVEL
SUPER GAIN CHROMA PHASE
ATW COLOR TEMP Ach
MF ASSIST COLOR TEMP Bch
HANDLE ZOOM MASTER PED
USER1 A.IRIS LEVEL
USER2 DRS
USER3 DRS EFFECT
WFM GAMMA
LCD KNEE
FACE FRAMING MATRIX
SKIN TONE DTL
CARD READ
CARD WRITE
NAME EDIT

AUTO SW A.IRIS
(Page 84 of Vol.2) AGC
ATW
AF

RECORDING SETUP HD/SD MODE

(Page 85 of Vol.2) REC FORMAT
ASPECT CONV*1
TC/UB SETUP TC MODE PREREC MODE
(Page 87 of Vol.2) TCG SIMUL REC
TC PRESET RELAY REC
UB MODE*1 INTERVAL REC*2
UB PRESET TIME STAMP
EXT TC LINK AUDIO LIMITER CH1
AUDIO LIMITER CH2
MIC GAIN1
MIC GAIN2

AV OUT SETUP HDMI OUT SEL*2

(Page 88 of Vol.2) DOWNCON MODE*2
HP MODE
TEST TONE
VIDEO SETUP
AUDIO OUT

*1 Only in DV mode.
*2 Only in AVCHD mode.

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 DISPLAY SETUP ZEBRA DETECT1
(Page 89 of Vol.2) ZEBRA DETECT2
Y GET MARKER
SAFETY ZONE*3
CARD FUNCTIONS CARD FORMAT CENTER MARKER
(Page 92 of Vol.2) CARD STATUS FOCUS BAR
IRIS METER
REC COUNTER
VIDEO OUT OSD
USER FILE CARD READ DATE/TIME
(Page 92 of Vol.2) CARD WRITE DATE FORMAT
LOAD/SAVE/INIT 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
USER CLIP NAME SELF SHOOT
META DATA PROP EVF MODE
CLIP COUNTER RST EVF COLOR

Menu
META INIT SET

OTHER FUNCTIONS IR REMOTE

(Page 93 of Vol.2) DV CONTROL*1
DV CMD SEL*1
TALLY LAMP
OPTION MENU*1*4 1394 STATUS CLOCK SET
(Page 95 of Vol.2) 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 PB FORMAT*2
(Page 95 of Vol.2) REPEAT PLAY
RESUME PLAY
THUMBNAIL THUMBNAIL MODE SKIP MODE*2
(Page 96 of Vol.2) INDICATOR
DATA DISPLAY
DATE FORMAT

OPERATION DELETE
(Page 96 of Vol.2) INDEX*2
CLIP PROTECT*2
REPAIR*1

SW MODE USER1
(Page 82 of Vol.2) USER2
USER3
LCD
AV OUT SETUP HDMI OUT SEL*2
(Page 88 of Vol.2) DOWNCON MODE*2
VIDEO SETUP
AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT OSD

DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
LEVEL METER
CARD&BATTERY
OTHER DISPLAY
LCD SET
DISPLAY SETUP EVF SET
(Page 89 of Vol.2) LCD BACKLIGHT
EVF MODE
EVF COLOR
CARD FUNCTIONS CARD FORMAT
(Page 92 of Vol.2) CARD STATUS
CLIP PROPERTY

USER FILE CARD READ

(Page 92 of Vol.2) CARD WRITE
LOAD/SAVE/INIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS IR REMOTE

(Page 93 of Vol.2) 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
General Digital zoom
2X/5X/10X
Supply voltage * Assigned to the USER button (ratio is changed
DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)/ every time the button is pressed)
DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Minimum subject illumination
Power consumption 0.4 lx (F1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30
Recording: 11.6 W seconds)
Lens hood
indicates safety items. Wide field large lens hood
Shutter speed
Ambient operating temperature Preset
0°C - 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 60i/60P mode:
Ambient operating humidity 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
10% to 80% (no condensation) 1/2000 seconds
Weight 30P mode:
1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
Approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) (excluding the battery and
1/1000, 1/2000 seconds
accessories)
24P mode:
Dimensions (W x H x D)
1/24, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm (7 inches x 7-11/16 1/1000, 1/2000 seconds
inches x 17-1/4 inches)

Menu
* Underline indicates value when shutter is OFF
(excluding width, height, depth, and protruding Synchro scan
part) when SYNC SCAN TYPE = sec
Camera 60i/60P mode:
1/60.0 seconds - 1/249.8 seconds
Pickup devices

Reference
30P mode:
1/3 MOS fixed pickup device x 3 1/30.0 seconds - 1/249.8 seconds
(2.2 mega pixels progressive supported) 24P mode:
Lens 1/24.0 seconds - 1/249.8 seconds
Optical image stabilizer lens, when SYNC SCAN TYPE = deg
Electric/manual switching, 22X zoom, 3.0d - 180.0d - 360.0d
F1.6 - 3.2 (f = 3.9 mm to 86 mm) (0.5d increments, angle display)
(35 mm conversion: 28 mm - 616 mm) Slow shutter speed
Color separation optical system 60i/60P mode:
Prism format 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds
Filter diameter 30P mode:
72 mm 1/8, 1/15 seconds
ND filter 24P mode:
OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 1/6, 1/12 seconds
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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 Image/Recording/Playback „„DV mode
Recording format
„„AVCHD mode DV standard compliant
Recording format File format
AVCHD standard compliant AVI Type2
Compression formats Recording media
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 SD memory card:
Recording media 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
(FAT12, FAT16 formats supported)
SD memory card:
SDHC memory card:
512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
(FAT12, FAT16 formats supported)
(FAT32 format supported)
SDHC memory card:
SDXC memory card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB
(FAT32 format supported)
(exFAT format supported)
SDXC memory card:
However, it is possible to use Class 6 or higher.
48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB
Recording format (recording mode and
(exFAT format supported)
However, memory cards above Class 4 is resolution)
supported in PH/HA mode, and memory cards (The frame rates in the setup menu are 60i, 30P,
above Class 2 is supported in PM/HE mode. and 24P.)
Recording format (recording mode and 480/59.94i
resolution) 480/29.97P
480/23.98P
(The frame rates in the setup menu are 60P, 60i,
30P, and 24P.) Image output
PH 1080/59.94i
PH 1080/29.97P
PH 1080/23.98P (Native recording) „„AVCHD mode
PH 720/59.94P HDMI OUT terminal
PH 720/29.97P HDMI (HDMI Type A terminal)
PH 720/23.98P (Native recording) 1080/60i, 720/60P, 480/60P
PM 720/59.94P (VIERA Link not supported)
HA 1080/59.94i VIDEO OUT terminal
HE 1080/59.94i Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Transmission rate 480/60i
PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR)
PM mode: Approx. 8 Mbps (VBR) „„DV mode
HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
VIDEO OUT terminal
HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Interval recording Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
480/60i
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)

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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)
Compression formats 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS)
Recording/Playback: INDEX remote terminal
Dolby Digital/2 ch 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1
Sampling frequency TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal
48 kHz VIDEO OUT terminal dual-purpose
Encoding IN: 1.0 V - 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ
16 bit OUT: 2.0 V±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
Compressed bit rate USB2.0 terminal
PH mode: 384 kbps Memory card reader/writer function (without
PM/HA/HE mode: 256 kbps copyright protection)
Type mini B connector (USB2.0 compliant)
DV OUT terminal (DV mode only)
„„DV mode
6-pin (IEEE1394 standard compliant), digital
Compression formats output only
Recording/Playback:
linear PCM (digital 2 ch) Monitor
Sampling frequency
LCD
48 kHz
3.45 inch wide LCD color monitor
Encoding
(approx. 920,000 dots)
16 bit Viewfinder
Audio input 0.45 inch wide LCD color monitor

Reference
(approx. 1,220,000 dots equivalent)
Built-in microphone
Stereo microphone
XLR input
XLR (3-pin) x 2 (AUDIO INPUT1, AUDIO AC adaptor
INPUT2), LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance
LINE: 0 dBu Power Source:
MIC: -40/-50/-60 dBu (menu selectable) 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
MIC POWER +48 V ON/OFF switchable 22 W
Audio output Power Output:
Audio output 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A (Camera-recorder)
8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge)
Output level: 600 Ω, 316 mV
Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2)
HDMI OUT (AVCHD mode only) indicates safety items.
2 ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
Headphones Weight
3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1 Approx. 140 g (0.31 lb)
Speaker Dimensions (W x H x D)
Round, 20 mm diameter 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.

2011