*The photo is the rear side of the AG-AC160A and the AG-AC130A does not have an SDI OUT terminal.

Professional Specs Including a New Design for Added Mobility and HD SDI Output

XLR Input for Pro-Quality Audio

In addition to the internal high- performance stereo microphone, the AG-AC160A/AC130A 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-AC160A/AC130A are equipped with a next-generation HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for digital transferring of high-quality HD video and audio signals.

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-AC160A 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-AC130A does not have an SDI OUT terminal.

Down-Converted SD Video Output

The AG-AC160A/AC130A 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, ZOOM, 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.

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