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General Specification

Supply Voltage: 

DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) 

 

DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)

Power Consumption: 

11.8 W (recording)

Operating Temperature:  0°C - 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
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 protruding parts

 

Camera Section

Pickup Devices: 

1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensors

Effective Pixels: 

1920 (H)×1080 (V) 

Lens: 

Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom,  

 

F1.6 – 3.2 (f=3.9 mm – 86 mm),  

 

35 mm conversion: 28 mm — 616 mm (16:9)

Filter Diameter: 

72 mm

Optical System: 

Prism color separation

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 

 

*Assigned to the USER button (S.GAIN)

Digital Zoom: 

2X/5X/10X, assigned to the USER button

Minimum Illumination: 

0.4 lx (F1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30 seconds)

Shutter Speed:

 

[59.94 Hz*

1

 mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P] 

 

Preset Shutter: 

•60i/60p: 1/60*, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  

 

 

•30p: 1/30, 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  

 

 

•24p: 1/24, 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  

 

 

* Indicates value when shutter is OFF 

 

Slow Shutter: 

•60i/60p: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.  

 

 

•30p: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.,  

 

 

•24p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. 

 

 

*Only when the VFR MODE is OFF in the SCENE FILE screen 

 

Synchro Scan: 

•60i/60p: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 

 

 

•30p: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 

 

 

•24p: 1/24.0  sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 

 

Opening Angle: 

3.0 degrees to 359.5 degrees, 0.5 degrees step

Shutter Speed:

 

[50 Hz mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130E/EN] 

 

Preset Shutter: 

•50i/50p: 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  

 

 

•25p: 1/25, 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  

 

 

* Indicates value when shutter is OFF 

 

Slow Shutter: 

•50i/50p: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec. 

 

 

•25p : 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. 

 

 

*Only when the VFR MODE is OFF in the SCENE FILE screen 

 

Synchro Scan: 

•50i/50p: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 

 

 

•25p: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 

 

Opening Angle: 

3.0 degrees to 359.5 degrees, 0.5 degrees step

 

Memory Card Recorder Section

Recording Format: 

AVCHD standard (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264),  

 

DV standard (AVI Type2)

Recording Media: 

SD memory card (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported) 

 

512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB 

 

SDHC memory card (FAT32 format supported)  

 

4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 

 

SDXC memory card (exFAT format supported) 

 

48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB

*However, memory cards above Class 4 is supported in PH/HA mode, memory cards above Class 2 is 
supported in PM/HE mode, and memory cards above Class 6 is supported for VFR recording and DV mode.

 

Video/Audio Recording Specification (AVCHD)

Recording Video Signals: 

[59.94 Hz*

1

 mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P] 

 

•PH mode: 1080/59.94i*

1

, 1080/29.97p*

1

, 1080/23.98pN*

1

 

720/59.94p*

1

, 720/29.97p*

1

, 720/23.98pN*

1

 

 

•PM mode: 720/59.94p*

1

, •HA/HE mode: 1080/59.94i*

1

 

 

[50 Hz mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130E/EN] 

 

•PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p, 720/25p 

 

•PM mode: 720/50p, •HA/HE mode: 1080/50i

Video Bit 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: 

1 sec. /10 sec. /30 sec. /1 min. /2 min. interval,  

 

maximum 168 hours (1 week)  recording 

 

*For the recording mode, PH 1080/24p (AG-AC160, AG-AC130P), or  

 

PH 1080/25p (AG-AC160, AG-AC130E/EN) fixed

Variable Frame Rate: 

•1080/24p, 1080/30p: 2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/ 

[AG-AC160]

 

27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 fps (frames per second) 

 

•1080/25p: 2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/ 

 

28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 fps 

 

* Fixed on 0 dB gain and manual focus mode

Audio Recording Signal:  48 kHz/16 bit
Digital Audio Format: 

[PH mode of AG-AC160] 

 

Linear PCM 2 ch / Dolby Digital 2 ch, switchable 

 

[PM/HA/HE modes of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130] 

 

Dolby Digital 2 ch

Audio Bit Rate: 

PH mode: 384 kbps, PM/HA/HE mode: 256 kbps

 

DV Recording Specification

Recording Video Signals: 

[59.94 Hz*

1

 mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P] 

 

480/59.94i*

1

, 480/29.97p*

1

, 480/23.98p*

1

 

 

[50 Hz mode of AG-AC160 and AG-AC130E/EN] 

 

576/50i, 576/25p

Audio Recording Signal:  48 kHz/16 bit, linear PCM (digital 2 ch),

 

Video Output

SDI OUT: 

[AG-AC160] 

BNC × 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, HD/SD switchable

HDMI OUT: 

HDMI Type A, VIERA Link not supported

VIDEO OUT: 

Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω

 

Audio Input/Output

Built-in Microphone: 

Stereo microphone

XLR Input: 

XLR (3-pin) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2),  

 

LINE/MIC/+48 V switchable, high impedance 

 

LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: –40/–50/–60 dBu (menu)

Audio Output: 

Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), 600 Ω, 316 mV

SDI OUT: 

2 ch (linear PCM)

HDMI OUT (AVCHD): 

2 ch (linear PCM), 5.1ch (Dolby Digital)

Headphones: 

3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1

Speaker: 

Round, 20 mm diameter

 

Other Input/Output

Camera Remote: 

2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S) 

 

3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS)

INDEX Remote: 

2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1

TC PRESET IN/OUT: 

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: 

Type mini B connector (USB2.0 compliant)

DV OUT (DV mode only):  6 pin (IEEE1394 compliant), digital output only

 

Monitor

LCD Monitor: 

87.63 mm (3.45 inches) color LCD monitor  

 

with approx. 921,000 dots (16:9)

EVF: 

11.43 mm (0.45 inches) color LCD monitor  

 

with approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9)

 

Included Accessories

AC adaptor, Battery charger, AC cord, DC cord, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh battery 

pack, Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, Microphone holder,  

Eye cup, Shoulder strap, CD-ROM

 

*

The frame rates in the setup menu are 60p, 60i, 30p, and 24p. 

Weight and dimensions are approximate.  Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AG-AC160/AC130  Specifications

As of August, 2011

AG-AC160/AC130 Option

As of August, 2011

Panasonic Professional SDHC Cards

RP-SDB32GB1K/SDB16GB1K/SDB08GB1K

These professional SD cards are ideal for recording 
with AVCCAM Series models such as the 
AG-AC160/AC130.

Endurance remaining indication is possible using Card Checker software (free download) and the 
Panasonic USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB. The Super Intelligent Controller (SICS) further 
raises reliability for recording and storage. These professional SD cards also feature fast transfer 
speeds up to 90MB/sec. in UHS-I mode, resistance to water, impacts, magnets, X-rays and 
temperature, and support QR code prints.

VW-VBG6

Battery Pack  

7.2 V, 5800 mAh / 5400 mAh 

(typ. / min.)

AG-MC200G

XLR microphone

RP-SDB32GB1K RP-SDB16GB1K RP-SDB08GB1K

BN-SDCMAB

Summary of Contents for AG-AC160PJ

Page 1: ...epair Program AG AC160 130 users qualify for a 3 year warranty on repairs Visit the website for details www panasonic biz sav pass_e AG AC160 AG AC130 Memory Card Camera Recorder AG AC160P 160E 160EN 160AN AG AC130P 130E 130EN ...

Page 2: ...w noise high resolution 1 3 type 2 2 megapixel U L T Ultra Luminance Technology MOS image sensor and professional AVCHD PH mode ensure high quality Full HD 1920 x 1080 recording The AG 160 and AG AC130 feature a DV SD 1 recording mode further expanding its operability In addition the AG AC160 comes with advanced functions like high quality LPCM recording HD slow quick motion recording 2 HD SDI out...

Page 3: ... output AG AC130 The AG AC130 features the basic specifications This basic model offers a wide field of view high sensitivity and high quality HD recording with outstanding cost performance A Lens Image Sensor and Recording Modes Designed for High Quality Images 28mm 616mm 22x zoom lens 2 2 Megapixel U L T 3MOS Image Sensor High Quality AVCHD PH Recording Mode Professional PH Mode 2 ...

Page 4: ...th three rings a mechanical cam driven zoom ring a focus ring and an iris ring The positive operating feel of these rings gives you manual control similar to an interchangeable lens Optical Image Stabilizer Digital Zoom and ND Filter Hand shake correction with the Optical Image Stabilizer OIS Digital Zoom function It can be assigned to an user button and close up to 2x 5x and 10x In combination wi...

Page 5: ...developed for the VariCam Panasonic has equipped the AG AC160 AC130 with advanced gamma functions that address seven different shooting scenarios including two Cine Like Gammas AG AC160 AC130 Gamma Modes HD NORM Suitable for standard HD recording LOW Works to flatten out a high contrast scene SD NORM Normal setting for SD HIGH Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image The contrast ...

Page 6: ... Also Rec Check and Last Clip Delete will not operate during simultaneous recording SMPTE Time Code Recording and Synchro Function The built in SMPTE time code generator lets you select the Drop Frame Non Drop Frame and Free Run Rec Run modes and preset User bits are also provided Connecting two cameras with a TC preset in out video out connector allows the slave camera to synchronize with the mas...

Page 7: ...at 24 fps a slow motion effect of 1 2x is attained AG AC130 does not support VFR function Undercranking lower speed shooting gives you a quick motion effect This technique can be combined with a warp speed effect to give special emphasis to flowing water fast moving clouds etc For example when a scene is shot at 12 fps and played at 24 fps a quick motion effect of 2x is attained Versatile Solid St...

Page 8: ...UO Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights F3 SPARK Highlighting subjects at receptions events etc F4 B STR Enhanced gradations of luminance in low light scenes F5 CINE V Cine Like setting shifted to prioritize contrast F6 CINE D Cine Like setting shifted to prioritize dynamic range Selecting a scene file does not change the video recording format If you want to switch to 25p 24p and 30p you must...

Page 9: ...o the internal high performance stereo microphone the AG AC160 AC130 come equipped with two channel XLR audio input terminals with a 48 V phantom power supply The internal microphone external microphone or line input can be selected for each channel Large easy to use level dials are also provided HDMI Digital HD Output Terminal The AG AC160 AC130 are equipped with a next generation HDMI High Defin...

Page 10: ...laying data on BD BD RE Ver3 0 are not supported by Mac OS X 10 4 Tiger 3 Mac version doesn t support SDXC memory card 4 Do not insert a disc DVD AVCHD into a device that does not support the AVCHD standard If it is inserted into such a device the disc may not eject Also do not play the disc with a device that does not support the AVCHD standard AVCCAM Restorer for Windows Mac Free Download The AV...

Page 11: ...x 17 Mbps VBR HE mode Approx 6 Mbps VBR Interval Recording 1 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min interval maximum 168 hours 1 week recording For the recording mode PH 1080 24p AG AC160 AG AC130P or PH 1080 25p AG AC160 AG AC130E EN fixed Variable Frame Rate 1080 24p 1080 30p 2 6 9 12 15 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 AG AC160 27 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 48 54 60 fps frames per second 1080 25p 2 6 9 12 15 18 20 21 22 ...

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