Panasonic AG-AC130A - Manual (Page 6)

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High-Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode
The AG-AC160A/AC130A 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 more than twice the compression
efficiency of MPEG-2 systems (such as HDV), this advanced video
file format delivers superb image quality and low data rates.
The PH mode was developed exclusively for AVCCAM 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.)
New PS Mode for 1080 Progressive Recording AG-AC160A AG-AC160A
The AG-AC160A also complies with the AVCHD Ver.2.0 (AVCHD
Progressive) standard in its new PS mode (maximum bit rate: 28
Mbps) for recording Full-HD progressive (1080/59.94p, 50p*) images.
*HD SDI and HDMI output 1080/59.94i, 50i image signals.
LPCM Recording for High-Quality Sound AG-AC160A AG-AC160A
The AG-AC160A supports uncompressed 16-bit LPCM 2-channel
digital audio recording with PH mode for high-quality sound. Other
modes and the AG-AC130A employ Dolby Digital 2-channel audio
recording.
59.94Hz/50Hz Switchable AG-AC160A AG-AC160A
The AG-AC160A 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.
*Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card required. The DV-format file made by the
AG-HMC80 Series is not fully compatible with the AC160A/130A. Use the same model of camera
recorder that will be used to play back the DV-format file.
Dual Slots Enable Relay and Simultaneous Recording
Dual memory card slots are featured. Relay recording* 1 lets you
seamlessly record images onto two memory cards consecutively,
and simultaneous recording*
2 records the same images onto two
different memory cards to increase reliability. The slot to be used can
be switched during normal recording.
*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.
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-AC160A/
AC130A 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.
* Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card required for PS mode (AG-AC160A), VFR
(AG-AC160A), and DV mode recording. Class 4 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card required
for PH/HA mode recording. Use a Class 2 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card for PM/HE mode
recording. (A Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.)
Switch Between DV and AVCHD PH/PS Mode for High Image and Sound Quality
*1: AG-AC160A and AG-AC130AP support 720 x 480 (NTSC). AG-AC160A, AG-AC130AEJ and AG-AC130AEN 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.)
*3: AG-AC160A only. AG-AC130A does not support LPCM recording in AVCHD mode.
Recording Format
59.94 Hz
AG-AC160A, AG-AC130AP
50Hz
AG-AC160A
AG-AC130AEJ/EN
1080 (PS mode)* 3 1080/59.94p 1080/50p
1080 (PH/HA/HE mode) 1080/59.94i 1080/50i
1080 (only PH mode) 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p 1080/25p
720 (only PH mode)
720/59.94p, 720/29.97p,
720/23.98p 720/50p
720/25p
720 (only PM mode) 720/59.94p 720/50p
SD (only DV mode)
480/59.94i, 480/29.97p
480/23.98p 576/50i,
576/25p
Recording Format supported by AG-AC160A/AC130A
Recording Mode Bit Rate (Average) Image Size (H x V) Audio Max. Recording Time* 2
PS Mode* 3
Approx. 25 Mbps (Average),
Max. 28 Mbps
1920 x 1080
LPCM 2 ch* 3
Dolby Digital 2 ch
Approx.
10 hour 40 minutes*
2
PH Mode
Approx. 21 Mbps (Average),
Max. 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080
1280 x 720 LPCM 2 ch* 3
Dolby Digital 2 ch
Approx. 12 hours* 2
PM Mode Approx. 8 Mbps 1280 x 720 Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 30 hours* 2
HA Mode Approx. 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 16 hours* 2
HE Mode Approx. 6 Mbps 1440 x 1080 Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 48 hours* 2
DV Mode Approx. 25 Mbps
720 x 480 (NTSC)* 1
720 x 576 (PAL)* 1
LPCM 2 ch
Approx.
8 hour 32 minutes*
2
Recording Mode supported by AG-AC160A/AC130A