Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for AG-AC160AP
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:40 a.m.
Warranty Information
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program.
- Shooting: Basic shooting operations involve preparing the camera by inserting a memory card, turning the camera on, and setting the mode to AVCHD or DV. In Auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts focus, gain, iris, and white balance. Manual mode allows for adjustments to focus, iris, gain, and white balance.
- Viewfinder and LCD Monitor: The camera utilizes both a viewfinder and a 3.45-inch LCD monitor. Users can adjust brightness, contrast, and color settings for both displays. The viewfinder's diopter can be adjusted for clear viewing.
- Playback: Recorded images can be reviewed using the REC CHECK function or by switching to playback mode. Basic playback operations include using the thumbnail screen to select clips and utilizing playback settings for repeat play and resume play.
- Menu Operations: Various settings and functions can be accessed and adjusted through the camera's menu system. This includes setup menus for recording, display, and card functions, as well as option menus and playback setup.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides guidance on common issues such as power problems, focusing difficulties, memory card errors, and display anomalies. It suggests solutions like checking connections, formatting memory cards, and consulting the dealer for complex issues.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot turn on the power. | Battery depleted or AC adaptor not connected properly. | Check battery and AC adaptor connections. |
| Power goes off as soon as it is switched on. | Battery depleted. | Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one. |
| Cannot start shooting. | POWER/MODE switch is not ON. | Ensure the POWER/MODE switch is set to <ON>. |
| Cannot focus automatically. | Camera in manual focus mode or auto focus function unavailable for the lens. Scene is difficult for auto focus. | Switch to auto focus mode. Check lens compatibility. Consider manual focus for difficult scenes. |
| Cannot record even though the memory card is inserted correctly. | Write-protect switch on memory card is in <LOCK> position. Memory card has very low remaining memory. Memory card incorrectly formatted. Memory card not compatible with video recording. | Move write-protect switch to unlock. Save card content and delete unnecessary data, or use a new card. Reformat the memory card. Use a compatible memory card. |
| Recording stops by itself. | Low memory remaining. Memory card formatting incompatibility. 8 MB to 16 MB memory cards cannot be used. | Save card content and delete unnecessary data, or use a new card. Reformat the memory card. Use a larger capacity memory card. |
| Cannot play back content even when I press the play button. | Camera is in <CAMERA> mode. Playback format does not match the data. | Switch camera to <PB> mode. Ensure playback format matches the recording format. |
| Images do not appear on the television even though I have connected the camera-recorder correctly. | TV input selector not set to video input. | Set the TV input selector to video input. Consult TV instructions. |
| Cannot hear any sound from the camera's speaker. | Camera volume control set too low. | Adjust the volume level using the <AUDIO MON/ADV> button. |