User GuideUpgrade Software Key

Model No. AG-SFU160G

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ContentsGetting Started ................................................................................. 2

About Upgrade Software Key .............................................................2Before using Eye-Fi Connected Upgrade Software Key.....................2Before using Eye-Fi Connected ..........................................................2About this manual ...............................................................................2

Before Using Eye-Fi Card ............................................................... 3Enabling “Eye-Fi Connected” on Camera-Recorder ...........................3Setting Eye-Fi Center .........................................................................4

Using Eye-Fi Card............................................................................ 5Operating environment of Eye-Fi Connected .....................................5Setting [EYE-FI] menu ........................................................................5Indications of Eye-Fi Connected .........................................................7Caution when powering off .................................................................7Error messages ..................................................................................7Troubleshooting ..................................................................................8

Getting Started

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Getting Started

About Upgrade Software Key

Upgrade Software Key AG-SFU160G is upgrading software key to validate the Eye-Fi function of Camera-Recorder AG-AC160A.You can use the Eye-Fi Card to save the file on the card to a PC via wireless LAN or to upload the file to a shared site. To use Eye-Fi Connected function, wireless LAN connection is necessary.Contact Eye-Fi, Inc. for details.http://support.eye.fi/

Compatible models

Memory Card Camera Recorder: AG-AC160A

List of contents

f Installation Guide “Read before use” fCD-ROM (Software licensing agreement, User Guide) f “Pouch containing the key code”*

* If you open the pouch containing the key code, you are agreeing to the contents of the license agreement of the bundled software.

After unpacking the product, please dispose of the packaging material properly.

Before using Eye-Fi Connected Upgrade Software Key

r About the Key Code fBecause the key code is required for re-registration of this product, keep it in a safe place together with the associated Camera-Recorder serial number.

Before using Eye-Fi Connected

fPlease also read the operating instructions of the Eye-Fi Card before using. Follow the descriptions in the operating instructions and use the Eye-Fi Card properly.

r To protect valuable dataSaving backup data is recommended.

r To protect your personal information fEye-Fi Card sends files to PC, tablet PC, etc. via network. Check the data contents and the settings for data transfer before you use it. fPlease note that Panasonic cannot take any responsibility regarding any damages caused by incorrect settings of the network, any data loss, and other direct or indirect damages caused by using Eye-Fi function. f It is highly recommended that you make a proper security setting (encryption setting) to protect the transferred data from interception, unauthorized use, and spoofing. For details, refer to the operating instruction for Eye-Fi Card and the access points.

r On use abroad fEye-Fi Cards can only be used in the countries or regions where they are purchased. f In order to comply with regulations concerning radio wave in various regions of the world, Eye-Fi Cards may not be used in outside the countries or regions that support them.

r Other f Functions of Eye-Fi Connected is subject to change due to the Eye-Fi Card specification change and no future guarantee is given in the operations. f This product does not support the functions of Eye-Fi Cards (including wireless data transfer). For troubles on Eye-Fi Cards, contact Eye-Fi, Inc.http://support.eye.fi/

About this manual

fDescriptions in this document are based on the assumption that you have read the operating instructions of the Camera-Recorder (Model number: AG-AC160A) and understand the operation of the Memory Card Camera Recorder (referred as Camera-Recorder hereafter). fPhrases in [ ] in this document refer to contents displayed on the Camera-Recorder menu. f This document describes reference pages as (page 00). fDescriptions in this document are given in the condition that the menu language is set to English.

r About the illustrations in this document f Illustrations of the Camera-Recorder itself or the menu screen may be different from how they actually are.

r About the terms fBoth SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, and SDXC Memory Cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards.

r About Trademarks f “Eye-Fi” is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. fAll other names, company names, product names, etc., contained in this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Before Using Eye-Fi Card

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Before Using Eye-Fi Card

Enabling “Eye-Fi Connected” on Camera-Recorder

After purchase, enable the function by importing the activation code into the Camera-Recorder main unit. The activation code can be obtained by accessing the site where activation codes are issued, and authenticate the device information exported from the Camera-Recorder and the key code bundled with the product following the displayed procedure. The procedure requires an SD memory card (formatted with the Camera-Recorder), a personal computer equipped with an SD memory card slot, and an Internet connection environment.

1 Export the device information of the Camera-Recorder to the SD memory card.Start the Camera-Recorder, insert the SD memory card into SLOT1 or SLOT2, and press the MENU button, when you select [ACTIVATE] - [EXPORT PRODUCT SERIAL] - [SLOT1] or [SLOT2] - [YES], the folder, PRIVATE/MEIGROUP/PAVCN/SBG/P2SD/ACTV/ is created inside the SD memory card, and the Camera-Recorder device information is saved in the file, SERIAL.LST.

Close the dialog display by pressing the [ENTER] button. fWhen the [ACTIVATE] menu does not appear, it is necessary to update the firmware version in the AG-AC160A.See the latest information about firmware on the AVCCAM support page on the following website.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ fPerform the update after seeing “Updating the Firmware incorporated into the unit” (page 105) in the AG-AC160A Operating Instructions Vol. 2 for how to update the firmware. fDevice information for a maximum of 100 devices can be stored in one SD memory card by repeating the operations in Step 1 for Camera-Recorders that you want to issue the activation code for. The site that issues the activation code can read all device information for multiple devices stored on the SD memory card, and batch issue activation codes for the multiple devices. fWhen Error dialog appears, check insertion of the SD memory card, write protection setting, free space, etc. fUse an SD memory card formatted with the Camera-Recorder to prevent unexpected errors.

2 Remove the SD memory card from the Camera-Recorder. Insert it in a computer and connect to the following site that issues the activation code from a browser. Follow the procedures described in the site to acquire the activation code.http://panasonic.biz/sav/actkey_e

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t The PRIVATE/MEIGROUP/PAVCN/SBG/P2SD/ACTV/ folder created in Step 1 will be required in Step 3, so do not delete the folder, or format the SD memory card.

t When a file named ACTIVE.LST already exists in the PRIVATE/MEIGROUP/PAVCN/SBG/P2SD/ACTV/ folder of the SD memory card, the file name may automatically change depending on the browser that you are using. Save the file after confirming that ACTIVE.LST does not exist in the folder mentioned above.

3 Save the acquired activation code in the PRIVATE/MEIGROUP/PAVCN/SBG/P2SD/ACTV/ folder of the SD Memory Card created in Step 1 following the instructions from the site then remove the SD Memory Card from the computer.

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t Depending on the personal computer and the OS (Operating System) type, some operations may be required before removing the SD memory card.

4 Insert the SD memory card where the Camera-Recorder activation code is stored, press the MENU button, and select [ACTIVATE] - [IMPORT ACTIVATION CODE] - [SLOT1] or [SLOT2] - [YES].

After the activation, ACTIVATION LIST will be displayed.

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t If an error dialog is displayed, check the insertion of the SD memory card and the storage location of the file where the activation code was stored in Step 3 (file name: ACTIVE.LST).

t Activation codes acquired based on information for other AVCCAM devices than AG-AC160A or other key codes for other products do not work.

t During the above operations, if you perform operations not mentioned in the above procedures on data in the SD memory card, you may not be able to continue the activation process.

t When the activation is completed, Eye-Fi Connected function is enabled.

t You can check the enabled functions by pressing the MENU button and selecting [ACTIVATE] - [ACTIVATION LIST] - [YES].

Before Using Eye-Fi Card

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Setting Eye-Fi Center

Eye-Fi Center setting is required on the data transfer destination PC or tablet PC.To perform Eye-Fi Center setting, Internet connection is necessary.

fEye-Fi Center is software to control Eye-Fi operations.

1 Install Eye-Fi Center on your PC or tablet PC.

2 Use Eye-Fi Center to make settings for your Eye-Fi Card.

3 Insert your Eye-Fi Card into the Camera-Recorder.

See the information about how to use or set Eye-Fi Card and Eye-Fi Center on the operating instruction attached to the Eye-Fi Card or on the support page of Eye-Fi.http://support.eye.fi/

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t To make settings for your Eye-Fi Card, use a USB card reader dedicated to Eye-Fi Card.

Using Eye-Fi Card

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Using Eye-Fi Card

Operating environment of Eye-Fi Connected

About Eye-Fi Card

Use a second generation card that indicates X2.

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t Use the latest version of the Eye-Fi Card firmware.For firmware updates, see the support page of Eye-Fi.http://support.eye.fi/

When file cannot be transferred

f The file size is over 2 GBEye-Fi Card allows data up to 2 GB. f The content recorded in DV modeHowever, the contents of the AVCHD that have not transferred can be transferred in the DV mode. fEye-Fi Card has malfunction f Internet has not been connectedEven when the Camera-Recorder (Eye-Fi Card) is connected to the Internet, data cannot be sent if the destination PC or tablet PC has not been connected to the Internet. f The write protection switch of the Eye-Fi Card is in the “LOCK” positionRelease the write protection.

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t Do not access to one destination (PC or tablet PC) from multiple Eye-Fi Cards at the same time. The data may not be transferred properly. t Use a router name that is not identical to that of SSID for the direct mode. The icon changes to that of the direct mode.

Setting [EYE-FI] menu

When an Eye-Fi Card is inserted into the camera, [EYE-FI] screen is displayed in the setup menu.This screen is only displayed when an Eye-Fi Card is inserted.(For the basic operations of the setup menu, refer to the operating instructions of the Camera-Recorder.)

[EYE-FI FUNCTION]

You can set [ON]/[OFF] of [EYE-FI FUNCTION].

Using Eye-Fi Card

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f [ON]: Performs wireless data transfer according to the settings. f [OFF]: Does not perform wireless data transfer.

_ is the factory default mode.

[FORCE DIRECT MODE]

You can activate your Eye-Fi Card as an access point. (Direct mode)You can send files directly from an Eye-Fi Card to a PC or tablet PC.

f [YES]: Activates forcibly using your Eye-Fi Card as an access point. f [NO]: Does not activate [FORCE DIRECT MODE].

_ is the factory default mode.

Direct mode is released by the following operations. fWhen recording starts.

The following message is displayed when the direct mode is released. f [DIRECT MODE TURNED TO OFF. (SLOT1)/(SLOT2)]

[BATTERY MANAGEMENT]

To prevent battery being running out in the middle of transfer, you can set Eye-Fi function to be activated according to the battery charge remaining. The factory setting for this mode is set to AC (when AC adapter is used).

When the remaining battery becomes lower than the percentage set in [BATTTERY MANAGEMENT], file transfer stops automatically.

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t When the camera is running with battery - If [AC] is set, [EYE-FI FUNCTION] is set to [OFF]. - If [80%] or [50%] is set, when the remaining battery level becomes lower than the set value, [EYE-FI FUNCTION] is set to [OFF].

[AVCHD FILE SIZE]

You can select the maximum file size recorded on the Eye-Fi Card.

f [4GB]: The file is created with the maximum size of 4 GB. Set 2 GB since video files over 2 GB cannot be transferred. f [2GB]: The file is created with the maximum size of 2 GB.

_ is the factory default mode.

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t Depending on the recording settings, the maximum size for one file recorded on other memory cards follows this setting.

Using Eye-Fi Card

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r For normal recording (settings for [AVCHD FILE SIZE] and memory cards)

Slot 1

Eye-Fi Card Other memory card

Recorded Unrecorded Recorded Unrecorded

Slot 2

Eye-Fi CardRecorded According to the menu

settingAccording to the menu

setting

Unrecorded According to the menu setting 4 GB (fixed)

Other memory card

Recorded 4 GB (fixed) 4 GB (fixed)

Unrecorded According to the menu setting 4 GB (fixed)

* The preceding chart indicates the file size of the data created in the record target card.

r For simultaneous recording/relay recording (settings for [AVCHD FILE SIZE] and memory cards)

Slot 1

Eye-Fi Card Other memory card

Slot 2Eye-Fi Card According to the menu

settingAccording to the menu

setting

Other memory card

According to the menu setting 4 GB (fixed)

* The preceding chart indicates the file size of the data created in the record target card.

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t Movie file larger than 2 GB cannot be transferred with Eye-Fi Connected. (The icon during transfer may be displayed. But the file cannot be transferred.)

t If you insert Eye-Fi Cards into slot 1 and slot 2 and operate simultaneous recording, the data cannot be transferred simultaneously to one PC. t If you set [4GB], messages [FILE SIZE: 4GB] [WHEN FILE SIZE EXCEEDS 2GB, EYE-FI CARD MAY BE UNABLE TO SEND FILE.] appears.

Indications of Eye-Fi Connected

The following icons are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor while using Eye-Fi function. The icons are not displayed in PB mode. (File transfer is performed.)The icon display and the actual operation may have a time lag.

No Eye-Fi Card inserted Function OFF

Function ONNetwork not connected

Function ONNetwork connected

Function ON Transfer in process

(arrow blinking)

Function ONTransfer

interrupted

Normal mode

Slot 1 No display

Slot 2 No display

Direct mode

Slot 1 No display

Slot 2 No display

fDisplayed when holding on the <DISP MODE CHK> button. fPressing the <DISP MODE CHK> button again clears the display. fDisplayed when the [OTHER DISPLAY] item is [ALL] or [PARTIAL].

Caution when powering off

You cannot turn off the power of the camera while transferring data. If you turn the power switch to off, the power is turned off automatically when data transfer completes.To turn off the power while transferring data, set [EYE-FI FUNCTION] to [OFF] from the menu or turn the power off with the card slot cover open.

Error messages

Message Solution

WRITE PROTECTED.EYE-FI CARD UNCONTROLLABLE.

Eye-Fi Card write protection switch has been locked. For this reason, the Camera-Recorder cannot control the Eye-Fi Card. Use the card after unlocking the write protection, to prevent data to be transferred when you do not intend.

EYE-FI CARD CONTROL ERROR.CHECK CARD.

Eye-Fi Card control error has occurred. While the error message is displayed, the media information display will be indicated as [ ]. Remove the Eye-Fi Card and reinsert it.

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Message Solution

IF "NO REPAIR" IS SELECTED, EYE-FI FUNCTION MIGHT NOT WORK WELL. (SLOT1) or (SLOT2)REPAIR CLIP?

If you select [NO], Eye-Fi Card functions may be disabled.

Troubleshooting

Trouble Solution

Recording has been started during data transfer. Data transfer is stopped forcibly while recording. The data transfer will be resumed after ending the recording operation.

The memory card slot cover has been opened during data transfer.

Data transfer is stopped forcibly at the time the cover is opened. The data transfer will be resumed after closing the cover.

Eye-Fi Card gets hot. Eye-Fi Cards may get hot when transferring files.

Battery runs down quickly. When using an Eye-Fi Card, the battery runs down quickly.

Data transfer takes time. Depending on the communication status, data transfer may take longer. If the communication status gets worse, data transfer may be interrupted.

Can it be used anywhere? Do not use Eye-Fi Cards at places such as an airplane where wireless communication is prohibited.

Can the transferred data be deleted? Before delete the file recorded on an Eye-Fi Card, make sure if the data has been transferred to a PC or uploaded on a shared site.

Some files cannot be transferred or played on the transfer destination.

Nonlinear import is not available in Eye-Fi transfer.AVCHD files may be corrupted in the file structure and requires restoring operation by the Restorer software.