Switch Between DV and AVCHD PH/PS Mode for High Image and Sound Quality

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

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

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

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.)

Recording Format supported by AG-AC160A/AC130A

Recording Mode supported by AG-AC160A/AC130A

 

 

59.94 Hz

50Hz

Recording Format

AG-AC160A, AG-AC130AP

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,

720/50p

720/23.98p

720/25p

 

 

720 (only PM mode)

720/59.94p

720/50p

 

 

 

 

SD (only DV mode)

480/59.94i, 480/29.97p

576/50i,

480/23.98p

576/25p

 

 

Recording Mode

Bit Rate (Average)

Image Size (H x V)

Audio

Max. Recording Time*2

PS Mode*3

Approx. 25 Mbps (Average),

1920 x 1080

LPCM 2 ch*3

Approx.

 

Max. 28 Mbps

 

Dolby Digital 2 ch

10 hour 40 minutes*2

PH Mode

Approx. 21 Mbps (Average),

1920 x 1080

LPCM 2 ch*3

Approx. 12 hours*2

Max. 24 Mbps

1280 x 720

Dolby Digital 2 ch

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

LPCM 2 ch

Approx.

 

 

720 x 576 (PAL)*1

 

8 hour 32 minutes*2

*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.)

5*3: AG-AC160A only. AG-AC130A does not support LPCM recording in AVCHD mode.