Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC130 Brochure & Specs page 6

Switch Between DV and AVCHD PH Mode for High Image and Sound Quality
High Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode
The AG-AC160/AC130 use the AVCHD recording format and also
support the high-image-quality PH mode. AVCHD complies with
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile, the latest motion picture
compression technology. Boasting a compression efficiency that is
more than twice that of the MPEG-2 system (such as HDV), this
advanced video file format delivers superb image quality and low
data rates. The PH mode was developed for AVCCAM by Panasonic
exclusively for high-quality professional video production. This mode
boasts a maximum AVCHD bit rate of 24 Mbps (average: 21 Mbps)
and records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. The AVCHD PH mode is
also compatible with multiple HD formats, such as 1080/59.94i,
1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p and 720/59.94p. (See the chart below.)
LPCM Recording for High-Quality Sound
The AG-AC160 supports uncompressed 16 bit LPCM 2-channel digital
audio recording with PH mode for high-quality sound. Other modes
and the AG-AC130 employ Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording.
59.94Hz/50Hz Switchable
The AG-AC160 lets you select 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz to support video
production systems used around the world.
DV Recording Mode Supported
Records SD video into a DV-format file* (AVI Type 2) for added flexibility.
Standard DV output (IEEE 1394) lets you ingest files to a PC or Mac.
*DV-format file made by AG-HMC80 series is not fully compatible with AC160/130. Please use the
same model of camera recorder which is used to play back the DV-format file.
Recording Format supported by AG-AC160/AC130
59.94 Hz
Recording Format
AG-AC160, AG-AC130P
1080 (PH/HA/HE mode) 1080/59.94i
1080 (only PH mode) 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p
720/59.94p, 720/29.97p,
720 (only PH mode)
720/23.98p
720 (only PM mode) 720/59.94p
480/59.94i, 480/29.97p
SD (only DV mode)
480/23.98p
*1: AG-AC160 and AG-AC130P support 720 x 480 (NTSC). AG-AC160, AG-AC130EJ and AG-AC130EN support 720 x 576 (PAL). *2: When two 64-GB SDXC Memory Cards are used. The maximum
continuous recording time is 12 hours regardless of the recording mode. A Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is required for DV recording. A Class 4 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory
Card is required for recording in PH or HA mode. For other recording modes, use a Class 2 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card. (The use of a Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.)
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*3: AG-AC160 only. AG-AC130 does not support LPCM recording in AVCHD mode.
AG-AC160 AG-AC160
AG-AC160 AG-AC160
Recording Mode supported by AG-AC160/AC130
50Hz
Recording Mode Bit Rate (Average)
AG-AC160
AG-AC130EJ/EN
Approx. 21 Mbps (Average),
PH Mode
1080/50i
Max. 24Mbps
1080/25p PM Mode Approx. 8 Mbps
720/50p
HA Mode Approx. 17 Mbps
720/25p
HE Mode Approx. 6 Mbps
720/50p
576/50i,
DV Mode Approx. 25 Mbps
576/25p
Dual Slots Enable Relay and Simultaneous Recording
Dual memory card slots are featured. Relay recording*
seamlessly record images onto two memory cards consecutively,
and simultaneous recording*
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different memory cards to increase reliability when recording. The
slot to be used can be switched during normal recording, and clips
can also be copied between the 2 slots.
*1: The AVCHD's maximum consecutive recording length is 12 hours. This cannot be extended even
by using the relay function.
*2: Simultaneous recording cannot be combined with relay recording, VFR recording or interval
recording. 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 master camera.*
*After synchronization, each camera's time-code runs separately and not be guaranteed to match
precisely.
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card Supported
The SDXC Memory Card is a large-capacity data
storage device. The memory card features a
high capacity of up to 64 GB. The AG-AC160/
AC130 can also use SDHC and SD Memory
Cards. The high-performance, highly reliable
professional SDHC Memory Card is ideal for
recording with a Panasonic AVCCAM.
Image Size (H x V)
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
720 x 480
(NTSC)*
720 x 576
(PAL)*
lets you
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records the same images onto two
Audio Max. Recording Time*
LPCM 2 ch*
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Approx. 12 hours*
Dolby Digital 2 ch
Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 30 hours*
Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 16 hours*
Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 48 hours*
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LPCM 2 ch Approx. 8.5 hours*
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