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Professional Specs Including a New Design for Added Mobility and HD SDI Output
New, Stylish Design Also Boosts Mobility
Even with the high-powered zoom lens, the integrated camera and
recorder sections are compact and stylish. Shifting the handle grip
and LCD position forward (toward the lens) has improved the weight
balance and visibility for handheld shooting, enabling a comfortably
wide view. The magnesium alloy die cast chassis also excels in both
ruggedness and durability.
Low-Angle Shots and Interviews
• The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stop
button and a lens zoom speed control (three speeds). This design
assures easy shooting even at low angles.
• The new LCD Monitor Mirror mode is convenient when shooting
self-contained interviews.
SDI (24PsF) Output and Auto Rec*
The AG-AC160 is equipped with an HD/SD SDI output terminal for
outputting HD signals, including 1080/24PsF, or down-converted SD
video signals (selectable from the menu). The terminal also supports
Auto Rec to enable backup recording in link with Rec Start/Stop
when a Panasonic recorder equipped with the same function, such
as the AG-HPD24, is used. Embedded audio is also supported.
*AG-AC130 does not have SDI OUT terminal.
XLR Input for Pro-Quality Audio
In addition to 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 Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for digital
transferring of high-quality HD video and audio signals.
*An optional cable may be required for connecting the AG-AC160/AC130 to a professional monitor
via HDMI.
Down-Converted SD Video Output
The AG-AC160/AC130 have an
internal down-converter so they can
output SD (480/576) signals from
SDI, HDMI* or VIDEO OUT. The
16:9/4:3 aspect conversion mode
can be selected from three types
(side crop, letterbox, squeeze).
*Down-converted signal on HDMI is 480p or 576p only.
Designed for Professional Use
• Marker/Grid:
Various markers and grids can be displayed on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder.
• Mode check:
Displays a list of the camera settings on the
viewfinder and monitor.
• Zebra:
Select any two levels from among 50% to 105%, in 5%
steps.
• Color bar:
Outputs a color bar signal and test tone.
• Remote terminal:
Enables remote operation of iris, focus, Rec
Start/Stop and index functions.
• USB 2.0:
Type mini-B USB port for connection of a PC in DEVICE
mode.
• Tally lamps:
Provided on the unit's front and rear.
*The photo is a rear side of AG-AC160
and AG-AC130 does not have SDI OUT terminal.
