Panasonic AG-AC90PJ, AG-AC90PX operating instructions Recording Setup, REC Format

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Recording Setup

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # desired setting

[REC FORMAT]

Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to record.

The frame rate and the recording method will vary depending on the recording format.

Recording format	Frame rate	Recording method
[PS 1080/60p]	60p	AVCHD Progressive

[PH 1080/60i]	60i

[PH 1080/30p]*1	30p
[PH 1080/24p]*2	24p	AVCHD
[HA 1080/60i], [HE 1080/60i],	60i
[SA 480/60i]*3	60i
[SA 480/60i]*3

*1 Motion picture recorded in [PH 1080/30p] is converted to 1080/60i.

*2 It will output with 1080/60i when this unit is connected to a TV with a HDMI cable (optional). (Video will be recorded with 1080/24p.)

*3 The image aspect ratio can be changed using [ASPECT]. (l 92)

≥When the frame rate is 60i, high-definition photography can be performed in the order [PH], [HA], [HE], and [SA].

≥Smoother motion picture can be recorded with the higher value for the frame rate. [i] and [p] of the frame rate means interlace and progressive respectively.

Interlace (interlacing scanning)

Video signal that divides the effective scanning lines to half and send them alternatively

Progressive (progressive scanning)

High density video signal sending the effective scanning lines simultaneously (It will be higher quality image than the interlace)

≥It can record with highest quality image in this unit when set to [PS].

≥Recordable time using the battery (l 14)

≥This function’s default setting is [PH 1080/60i].

≥Please refer to page 117 about approximate recordable time.

≥When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded (particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

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Contents Vol.2 Read this first Indemnity about recorded ContentAbout the recording format for Recording motion pictures Cards that you can use with This unitContents 104 100105 107Sub recording start/stop button l 27 Names and Functions of Main PartsShoulder strap fixture l Handle Sub zoom lever l 35 1920 31 32 27 28 USB terminal USB 2.0 l 45 46    Attaching the eye cupAttaching the Shoulder strap Attaching the tripod Attaching the microphone holderAttaching the Input terminal cap Attaching the lens capAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Power supplyCharging lamp Charge a Charging the batteryPower lamp B Removing the battery Inserting/removing the batteryCharging/Recording time Battery capacity indicationCharging and recording time Removing the AC adaptor Connecting to the AC outletConnect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal DCCards that you can use with this unit Preparation of SD cardsInserting/removing an SD card Access lamp aOperate the mode switch to change the mode to or Selecting a modeRecording Mode l 30 Playback Mode l Turning the unit on/offRotate to the position that is easy to view Using the LCD monitor/ViewfinderUsing the LCD monitor Power LCD How to use the touch screenLCD monitor adjustment Adjusting the field of view Viewfinder adjustmentLCD SET EVF SETEVF Color Recording yourselfDesired value using Setting date and timeTime zone Touch / and set the region to record Touch EnterUsing the menu screen Set the button-type battery with its Power on/off buttonSelect the menu Photoshot buttonPress a direction button Wireless remote control usable rangeOperation of direction buttons/OK button Recording from a high position Before recordingMenu Other Function # Format Card Formatting cardsTouch SD Card 1 or SD Card Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures Menu SW & Disp Setup # Media SelectSelecting a media to record Recording motion pictures Screen indications in the Recording ModeChange the mode to About the screen indications while recording still pictures Recording still picturesPress the button R3000Recording format About picture sizeAspect Picture sizeIA/MANU switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual ModeAuto Focus Intelligent Auto ModeAutomatic White Balance Zoom ring a Using the zoomRing zoom Utilizing the User button About the zoom speedMenu Record Setup # Hybrid O.I.S. # on or OFF Changing Image Stabilizer ModeImage Stabilizer Function Optical image stabilizer buttonAdjust the focus by rotating the focus ring Press the Focus A/M/¶ button to switch to Manual Focus≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l FocusFocus Assist ATW White BalanceTo finely adjust the White Balance Press the Iris A/M button to switch to Manual Iris Mode Iris adjustmentAdjust the iris by rotating the iris ring F4.0 Gain valueMenu Camera Setup # Auto Iris Level Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris ModeShutter speed 1/60 to 1/2000 Manual shutter speedAudio Input Microphone setupSurround Zoom MICUsing the built-in microphone Switching Audio Input≥ Set MIC Setup to 2ch. l Using an external microphone or audio equipmentSet the INPUT1, 2 +48V switches to on ヱヶヴラ Adjusting the input level of the built-in microphone 5.1 ch Adjusting the audio input levelTouch / to adjust the microphone input level AutoCH1 CH2 Counter button Counter displayTime Code User Information lTC Mode Setting the Time CodeTCG Free RUNTC Preset Setting the User InformationUB Preset Touch the item to set and change withMenu SW & Disp Setup # REC Counter # desired setting Setting the Recording CounterREC Counter TotalMenu SW & Disp Setup # User Button Setup Setting the User buttonUser button Touch the User button you wish to setSwitch display/not-display of the User buttons Using the User buttonCheck the setting of the User buttons Menu SW & Disp Setup # User Button Display # on or OFFList of User button function Functions of the User buttonPush AF Backlight CompensationBlack Fade SpotlightWhite Fade ATWDigital Zoom ATW LockHistogram Recording CheckMenu Deleted scenes cannot be restoredLast Scene Delete Quick Start Useful functions  Press the Quick Start buttonColor Bar Screen ZebraZebra button Bars buttonDISP/MODE CHK button Switching the screen indications/mode information displayTo display the Mode Information Headphone Volume Adjustment Using of Operation IconsTouch to exit the setting Touch the LCD monitor in the recording screenSelect the playback operation by touching the operation icon Motion picture/Still picture playbackChange the thumbnail display Motion picture compatibility Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentStill picture compatibility Towards rMotion picture playback using operation icon Direct playback Creating still picture from motion picture Menu Video Setup # Repeat Play # onRepeat Playback Recording format Aspect ratio Picture sizePlayback scenes by the selected format Resuming the previous playbackTouch the format select icon Touch the playback recording formatTouch the date select icon Playing back still pictures by dateTouch the playback date Touch the still picture to be played backTouch Delete Deleting scenes/still picturesTouch the scene/still picture to be deleted Touch the scene/still picture to be protected Menu Video Setup or PICT. Setup # Scene ProtectProtecting scenes/still pictures Picture quality Watching Video/Pictures on your TVConnect this unit to a TV Cables Reference items Change the mode to to play backSelect the video input on the TV Menu Other Function # TV Aspect # Menu SW & Disp Setup # Video OUT OSD # on or OFFTo display the on-screen Information on the TV Connecting with the AV multi cable Connecting with a Hdmi cableMenu Other Function # AV Multi # desired setting Menu Other Function # Component OUT # desired settingIf using Windows Connecting to a PC File transfer/nonlinear editingOperating environment mass storage CPUMac If using MacMac OS X Intel Core 2 Duo or betterTo disconnect USB cable safely Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Turn on the unitAbout the screen indication of the unit About the PC displayRemove the memory card from the camera after shooting DubbingDubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder Camera Setup Using the MenuChange the setting of the camera setting menu Customize SceneDetail Level Chroma PhaseDetail Coring Chroma LevelMaster PED Touch DRS Touch the desired setting itemAuto Iris Level DRSTouch Knee Touch the desired setting item Touch Gamma Touch the desired setting itemGamma KneeMatrix Touch Matrix Touch the desired setting itemSkin Tone DTL FluoREC Format Recording SetupBackup recording Auto switch recordingBackup Slots FuncTime Lapse REC ≥ Switch to manual mode. l OFFPRE-REC ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehandZoom AspectDF/NDF Free RUN/REC RUNMIC Setup Wind Noise CancelerHybrid O.I.S Auto Slow Shtr2ch MIC ALC Bass SettingEXT. MIC GAIN1 EXT. MIC GAIN2Switch and display setting Marker Safety ZoneGuide Lines SET/OFFVideo OUT OSD CARD&BATTERYDATE/TIME Date FormatPrioritized face framing Face FramingSelf Shoot SUB Zoom SUB REC ButtonOther Functions Remote ControlFormat Card Card StatusTime Zone Clock SETAlert Sound Economy BattHdmi Resolution Quick Power onTV Aspect AV MultiPhone Mode UpdateInitial SET System InfoPicture Setup Video SetupRecording indications Indications105 PRE-RECIndication of connection to other devices Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications 106Messages Troubleshooting107 It is not a malfunction in following cases108 Error OccurredPlease Turn Unit OFF Then Turn on Again109 110 OthersAvccam Restorer About recoveryUpdating the firmware incorporated into the unit 111Cleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time About this unit113 About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the AC adaptor/battery chargerDo not throw old battery into fire 114About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatLCD monitor/viewfinder 115Carefully observe copyright laws About copyrightLicenses 116117 Recording modes/approximate recordable time2300 3100 SD card 16 GB 9500 12500 64 GB 39000 52000 Approximate number of recordable pictures118 Web Site http//panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation

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