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  • Page 1 The AG-AC30 V1.00E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1.Available formats ................................. 4 1-1. AG-AC30PJ, AG-AC30PB (59.94Hz model) ............... 5 1-2. AG-AC30EJ (50Hz model) ....................5 2.Preparation before Shooting............................ 6 2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors ....................7 2-2. Record mode settings ......................8 2-3. Audio input settings ......................8 2-4.
  • Page 3 7. Appendix ..................................39 7-1. Recording time in each video setting (AG-AC30PB,PJ - 59.94Hz model) ......40 7-2. Recording time in each video setting (AG-AC30EJ - 50Hz model) ........41 7-3. Battery runtime ........................ 42 7-4. Output signal format (AG-AC30PJ,PB - 59.94Hz model) ..........43 7-5.

  • Page 4: Available Formats

    1. Available formats...

  • Page 5: Ag-Ac30Pj, Ag-Ac30Pb (59.94Hz Model)

    1. Available formats The AG-AC30 camera recorder is a full HD and SDTV ready camera recorder that is equipped with 1/3.1 type(inch), 60.3M pixel imager and wide-angle 29.5mm (35mm equivalent) built-in lens A full HD images in MP4/MOV formats can be selected. And also possible to select lower bitrate HD/SD images in AVCHD format.

  • Page 6: Preparation Before Shooting

    2. Preparation before Shooting...

  • Page 7: Major In/Out Connectors

    2. Preparation before shooting 2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors Image resolution of HDMI and VIDEO OUT signals vary depend on the system settings. See P.43 for the details. Battery charge indicator 12V DC IN (Capable of battery charge) Headphones out (Ø3.5mm stereo mini jack) Wired remote Analog audio &...

  • Page 8: Record Mode Settings

    - REC MODE : MOV, MP4 or AVCHD - REC FORMAT: Choose a combination of the number of pixels and bitrate (see P.4) 2-3. Audio input settings The AG-AC30 can handle up to 2 channels of audio and record them. 1. Set CH SELECT switches (A) for audio source selection (built-in MIC / external) 2.

  • Page 9: Record Modes And Required Speed Class Of Sd Memory Cards

    5 to 28Mbps Class4 * UHS-II SD memory cards are not supported. 2-5. Mounting to Tripod 1/4-20UNC The AG-AC30 is equipped with an industrial standard sized screw hole. Use screws shorter than 5.5mm in length, otherwise damage may occur to internal parts.

  • Page 10: Menu Settings

    3. MENU settings...
  • Page 11 3. MENU settings 3-1. MENU items overview MENU CAMERA SETUP (Image related settings) [P.12] SYSTEM MODE (Fundamental settings such as CODEC etc.) [P.13] USER SW (Assign functions to USER buttons) [P.14] SW SETUP (Gain, WB and other operation related settings) [P.17] RECORD SETUP (Recording related such as Pre-REC, TC set) [P.19]...

  • Page 12: Camera Setup

    3. MENU settings CAMERA SETUP Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) OFF / Sports / Portrait / Soft skin / Spotlight / Snow SCENE MODE Recall CAMERA SETUPs. / Beach / Sunset / Scenery / Fireworks / Night Scenery Adjust image contour correction level for SHARPNESS -5 - 0 - +5...

  • Page 13: System Mode

    3. MENU settings SYSTEM MODE Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) REC MODE Set record file format. MOV / MP4 / AVCHD Available formats vary depending Set image quality of video to be on the system frequency and REC REC FORMAT recorded.
  • Page 14 3. MENU settings USER SW feature Features can quickly be recalled from 9 user assignable buttons. (5 of them are physical buttons and 4 are available as a part of the touch screen.) USER 5 (REC CHECK) USER 1 (LCD/EVF) LCD screen USER 2 (BACK LIGHT)

  • Page 15: User Sw

    3. MENU settings USER SW The following table shows all functions that can be assigned to the USER buttons. Menu item Description INHIBIT The USER button is disabled (nothing is assigned). FOCUS Turn ON/OFF the FOCUS ASSIST function. See 4-1. Understanding Focus ASSIST1,2 assist features (P.26) for further details of this function.
  • Page 16 3. MENU settings USER SW <continued> The following table shows all functions that can be assigned to the USER buttons. Menu item Description Select the display device. (Always displayed on either Built-in LCD LCD/EVF OUTPUT monitor or EVF) Display a level gauge on the viewfinder for the horizontal and vertical axis’.

  • Page 17: Sw Setup

    3. MENU settings SW SETUP Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) Set the IRIS control direction of IRIS RING DOWN OPEN / UP OPEN the IRIS ring. Set GAIN value in the SUPER GAIN mode, which is available SUPER GAIN 33dB / 36dB as one of the user assignable...
  • Page 18 3. MENU settings SW SETUP <continued> Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) Set the display period of ZEBRA MODE CONTINUE / MOMENT (5sec) ZEBRA. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 BARS TYPE Set the type of color bars. TYPE 3 Use one of the REC buttons SUB REC BUTTON ACTIVE / INHIBIT...

  • Page 19: Record Setup

    3. MENU settings RECORD SETUP Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) MEDIA SELECT Select media slot for recording. SD CARD1 / SD CARD2 Set the record mode, which uses OFF / RELAY REC / 2SLOT FUNC. dual memory card slots. SIMULTANEOUS OFF / 1SEC / 10SEC / 30SEC / 1MIN / 2MIN...

  • Page 20: Audio Setup

    3. MENU settings AUDIO SETUP Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) Reduce the level of low AUDIO LOW CUT CH1 frequency sound on audio ON / OFF channel 1. Reduce the level of low AUDIO LOW CUT CH2 frequency sound on audio ON / OFF channel 2.

  • Page 21: Output Setup

    3. MENU settings OUTPUT SETUP Value (Factory default setting Menu item Description underlined) SYSTEM /1080p /1080i /DOWN CONV. Set resolution of output video RESOLUTION The type of signal available on the signal. output varies and will depend on REC format setting. See P.43 for the details. Set the display mode of a SIDE CROP / LETTERBOX / DOWN CONV.

  • Page 22: Disp Setup

    3. MENU settings DISP SETUP Value (Factory default setting Menu item Description underlined) Set the zebra pattern ZEBRA DETECT1 50% - 80% - 105% (right downward). Set the zebra pattern ZEBRA DETECT2 50% - 100% - 105% (right upward). MARKER Display the spot meter marker.

  • Page 23: Other Functions

    3. MENU settings DISP SETUP <continued> Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) Show the information other than the following. USER buttons, Guide lines, OTHER DISPLAY ON / OFF Safety zone, Center marker, Date&time, Audio level meter, Lens status, remaining time (SD card and battery) Boost up brightness of LCD POWER LCD...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    3. MENU settings OTHER FUNCTIONS Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) Time to be ready to start recording after power ON QUICK POWER can be shorten to approx. 1 ON / OFF sec when set to ON. Zoom position returns to x1 when switched ON with it.

  • Page 25: Understanding Advanced Features

    4. Understanding advanced features...

  • Page 26: Understanding Focus Assist Features

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-1. Understanding Focus assist features How to use 1. Set the FOCUS mode to MANUAL. 2. Press the FOCUS ASSIST button located at the left side of the unit or assign the FOCUS ASSIST function to any assignable USER buttons. (MENU > USER SW > any USER button number : FOCUS ASSIST1 or FOCUS ASSIST2) FOCUS ASSIST button 3.

  • Page 27: Understanding Dual Memory Card Slots

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-2. Understanding Dual memory card slots Following two recording modes are available with dual SD memory card slots. RELAY REC Recording is taken over between two slots continuously and automatically (video and audio data are seamlessly record). Cards became full can be exchanged even while in recording. Slot #1 Record Record...

  • Page 28: Using Built-In Led Light

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-3. Using built-in LED light The AG-AC30 is equipped with an LED light with following performance Lux : Approx. 300lx (70lx with a diffusion filter comes standard) Color temperature : Approx. 5,000K Light switch (3,000K with a color conversion filter comes standard) Illuminating angle : Approx.

  • Page 29: Understanding Time Stamp Feature

    4-4. Understanding Time stamp feature A Time stamp feature is available since firmware ver1.03. The feature allows to burn in the time/date information in the footage. Download the firmware at http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e. Date/time is burnt-in as a part of image. 1. Set MENU > DISP SETUP > DATE/TIME item to show date/time information.

  • Page 30: Understanding Camera Setup Operations

    5. Understanding CAMERA SETUP operations...

  • Page 31: Expressing The Texture Of Objects (Detail Enhancement)

    5. Understanding CAMERA SETUP operations 5-1. Expressing the texture of objects (detail enhancement) When expressing the outline or surface texture of an object, faint reflection of light may be intensified or, to the contrary, the picture may look blurred. This is a phenomenon caused by the strength / weakness of Detail signal to intensify the video signal for the object’s outline.
  • Page 32 5. Understanding CAMERA SETUP operations SHARPNESS +5 Magnified SHARPNESS -5 Magnified...
  • Page 33 5. Understanding CAMERA SETUP operations Detail control This is an outline signal which is added to a video signal. If the Detail level is increased, the edges of video signal will be intensified and outlines in the picture will look sharper. If the Detail level is decreased, the edges of video signal will be weakened and the picture will look softer with its outline enhancement suppressed.
  • Page 34 5. Understanding CAMERA SETUP operations Effect comparison of detail control by changing SHARPNESS SHARPNESS +5 (Border becomes sharper) Details signal level : Max Brightness SHARPNESS -5 (Border becomes softer) No detail signal on the edge.

  • Page 35: Color Adjustment

    5. Understanding CAMERA SETUP operations 5-2. COLOR adjustment MENU > CAMERA SETUP > (Factory default settings underlined) [COLOR] -5 - - - 0 - - - +5 Adjusts the level of overall color. COLOR +5 COLOR -5...

  • Page 36: After Recording

    6. After recording...

  • Page 37: Connecting To Pc/Mac

    Micro-B connector How to connect 1. Turn ON the power of the AG-AC30 camera. 2. Set MENU > OTHER FUNCTIONS > USB MODE SELECT: DEVICE 3. Turn OFF the power of the camera and connect to the PC/Mac with a USB2.0 cable.

  • Page 38: Folder Name Structure For Mov/Mp4 Folders

    6. After recording 6-3. Folder name structure for MOV/MP4 folders Following information determines the folder names that stores clips in MOV/MP4 formats. Folder name example 100YARH0 Camera number (D) Video format (C) Frame rate (B) Resolution (A) Folder number Folder (B) Framerate (D) Camera (A) Resolution...

  • Page 39: Appendix

    7. Appendix...

  • Page 40: Recording Time In Each Video Setting (Ag-Ac30Pb,Pj - 59.94Hz Model)

    7. Appendix 7-1. Recording time in each video setting (AG-AC30PB,PJ - 59.94Hz model) MP4, MOV format Memory card capacity Record format 16GB 64GB FHD 1080/59.94p 50Mbps FHD 1080/29.97p 50Mbps 40min 2h 40min FHD 1080/23.98p 50Mbps FHD 1080/59.94i 50Mbps AVCHD Memory card capacity Record format 16GB 64GB...

  • Page 41: Recording Time In Each Video Setting (Ag-Ac30Ej - 50Hz Model)

    7. Appendix 7-2. Recording time in each video setting (AG-AC30EJ - 50Hz model) MP4, MOV format Memory card capacity Record format 16GB 64GB FHD 1080/50.00p 50Mbps FHD 1080/25.00p 50Mbps 40min 2h 40min FHD 1080/50.00i 50Mbps AVCHD Memory card capacity Record format 16GB 64GB PS 1080/50.00p...

  • Page 42: Battery Runtime

    12h 50min 6h 45min VW-VBR89 (Optional) *1. When power switch of the AG-AC30 unit is turned OFF. The times may become longer when the unit is turned ON. *2. Reference time without performing any operation, in AVCHD PH1080/59.94i mode, built-in LCD monitor “ON”, no device connected to HDMI &...

  • Page 43: Output Signal Format (Ag-Ac30Pj,Pb - 59.94Hz Model)

    7. Appendix 7-4. Output signal format (AG-AC30PJ,PB - 59.94Hz model) Output signal Setting Format RESOLUTION setting HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 1080/59.94p 1080p 1080/59.94p FHD 59.94p PS 59.94p 1080i 1080/59.94i DOWN CONV 480/59.94p 480/59.94i SYSTEM 1080/59.94i FHD 59.94i 1080p 1080/59.94p PH 59.94i HA 59.94i 1080i...

  • Page 44: Output Signal Format (Ag-Ac30Ej - 50Hz Model)

    7. 付録 7. Appendix 7-5. Output signal format (AG-AC30EJ - 50Hz model) Output signal Setting Format RESOLUTION setting HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 1080/50.00p 1080p 1080/50.00p FHD 50.00p PS 50.00p 1080i 1080/50.00i DOWN CONV 576/50.00p 576/50.00i SYSTEM 1080/50.00i FHD 50.00i 1080p 1080/50.00p PH 50.00i...

  • Page 45: Genuine Accessories

    7. Appendix 7-6. Genuine accessories Fixing screw for Mic holder Eye cup (12mm in length) Part No. SYA0019 Part No. XSB4+12FJK (1pc) Diffusion filter Part No. SYA0071 Lens hood Color conversion filter Part No. SYK1497 Part No. SYA0072 Battery pack (2,900mAh) AC Adaptor AV Cable Part No.
  • Page 46 7. Appendix Optional accessory Battery pack (AG-VBR batteries support quick charging with AG-BRD50 quick charger) AG-VBR89G AG-VBR59 VW-VBD58 (8,850mAh) (5,900mAh) (5,800mAh) Battery charger Microphone AG-B23 AG-MC200G AG-BRD50 (AC cord comes standard) (+48V, XLR) (Support quick charging with AG-VBR batteries) Part number and design are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 47 Revision history Document Issued Revision history ver. May 2017 First edition issued v1.00E...
  • Page 48 Panasonic Corporation Download firmware, check frequently asked questions at https://panasonic.biz/cns/sav/pass_e...

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