Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-AC7P

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

VQT3Q78

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Dear CustomerDeclaration of Conformity FCC Notice USAFCC Warning AC adaptor A. Consumers Attention Product identification markingProduct Location Important Safety Instructions Care USE & LocationIf you see this symbol Indemnity about recorded contentCards that you can use with This unit For the purposes of these Operating instructionsContents With a PC Copy/DubbingOthers IndicationsBattery pack Lens cap AC adaptor AccessoriesHandling Parts identificationFocus ring l66 Accessory shoe lRecording lamp l LensAudio output connector Audio OUT l 78 Video output connector Video OUT l 78Internal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l Power switch l23 Status indicator l23Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor VW-AD21PP-K optionalAbout the Lens cap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Shoulder strap Charging the battery Power supplyAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge aInserting/removing the battery Charging and recording time Battery capacity indicationConnecting to the AC outlet Cards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardSdhc Check that the access lamp has gone off Access lamp Access aInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD card coverSet the power switch to on to turn on the unit Turning the unit on and off with the power switchTurning the unit on/off To turn off the unitOperate the mode switch to change the mode to , or Selecting a modeAbout the LCD monitor How to use the touch screenViewfinder Recording showing the contents to a partner Viewfinder adjustmentMenu Setup # Clock SET Setting date and timeDisplaying the World time setting l Select the menuBefore recording Basic motion picture recording Recording from a high position For more stable picturesPictures Recording motion≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l16 Recording mode Approximate remaining recordable time Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording time elapsedRecording still pictures Change the mode to Press the button Focus indicationAbout the focusing area Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the screen indications in still picture recording About the focus indicationIntelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch Intelligent auto modeScenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded Sky, which may be very brightAutomatic white balance Intelligent auto modeAuto focus Picture playback Motion picture/Still≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l25 0h00m00s Change the thumbnail display Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentMotion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityPress the Menu button Using the menu screenDISPLAYOFF/ON Using the Setup MenuEXT. Display Clock SETEconomy Date FormatDATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE OFF/5 MinutesREC Lamp Quick Power onAlert Sound LCD SETComponent OUT Hdmi ResolutionTV Aspect Initial SETLANGUAGEEnglish/Español/Português CalibrationExtra optical zoom Zoom in/out functionZoom lever/Sub zoom lever Extra optical zoom mechanismStill picture recording mode Motion picture recording modeImage stabilizer function Menu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFF ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this functionOptical image stabilizer lock ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operationPower LCD button Power LCDOperation icons Recording functionsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the centerFade Menu Record Setup # Fade Color #Intelligent contrast control PRE-REC PRE-RECIntelligent exposure Soft skin modeBacklight compensation Tele macroColor night rec Headphone volume adjustmentMenus Scene ModeREC Mode Zoom ModeMenu Record Setup # AGS # on ≥ Change the mode toAspect AGSMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceler # on Wind Noise CancelerMenu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Zoom MICAuto MIC LevelSET r Picture Adjust Bass SettingOn Adjust Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onZebra LuminanceExample of the display HistogramPicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture Size Picture size and Maximum zoom ratioQuality ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFShtr Sound Manual recording Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual modeTo set the white balance Manually White balanceManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Menu Record Setup # MF Assist # on Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringRecording with manual FocusPlayback Operations Motion picture playback using operation iconDuring Playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDirect playback Menu Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Set the time using the cursor button up or downTime frame index Repeat playbackResuming the previous playback Menu Video Setup # Resume Play # onFunctions Various playbackPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Select the playback date and press the button in the centerApprox second ShortNormal Approx secondsSelect Start and press the button in the center Select the desired sound and press the button in the centerSelect Delete, then press the button in the center Deleting scenes/stillWhen you stop deleting halfway Dividing a scene to partially delete Divide # Cancel ALLSelect Press the button Center to set the dividing point Press the Menu button to complete dividingProtecting scenes/still pictures Menu Video Setup or PICT. Setup # Scene ProtectOn your TV Watching Video/PicturesSelect the video input on the TV Connect this unit to a TVPicture quality Menu Setup # TV Aspect # Change the mode to to play backTo display the on-screen information on the TV SimpleConnecting with the component cable Connecting with a Hdmi cableMenu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired settingWhat is the Viera Link? Playback using Viera LinkMenu Setup # Viera Link # on Hdavi ControlOperate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations Automatic input switchingTurning the unit off Other video devices Dubbing images ontoProducts ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityFor Windows Operating environment mass storageCPU RAMMac For MacMac OS X Intel Core Duo or betterConnecting to a PC To disconnect USB cable safely About the PC displayExample folder structure of an SD card OPEN/F2.0 Recording indications0dB Indication of connection to other devices Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications 6/ /7/8/D/E/ 1/2This Battery Cannot be Used About recoveryCheck Card Scenes with will be deletedProblem TroubleshootingProblem Problem Problem On the screen VQT3Q78 Cleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use 100Do not throw old battery into fire Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingAbout the AC adaptor 101About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that102 Causes of condensation About condensation103 Helpful hintLicenses About copyright104 Recording modes/approximate recordable time Recording mode Picture size105 SD card106 Approximate number of recordable pictures107 SpecificationsUSB 108Motion pictures Recording mode and transfer rate109 Recording media110 Still picturesAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe Optional accessoriesAttaching the conversion lens Filter kit 111Warranty Part Warranty Labor Limited Warranty112 ExceptionsCall Email pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com 113 For the Nearest Service CenterCall For Technical Support114 Index115 Panasonic Corporation