Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder, 102

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About the SD card		LCD monitor/viewfinder

When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:

≥Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card.

≥It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.

≥To physically format the SD card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] from the menu, and then press and hold the recording start/stop button or sub recording start/stop button on the screen below for about 3 seconds. When the SD card data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions.

≥The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card.

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner.

≥Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub or press with strong force.

≥It may become hard to see or hard to recognize the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner.

≥When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 230,000 dots. The result is more than 99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 dots. The result is more than 99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Thank you for choosing PanasonicFCC Notice USA Declaration of ConformityFCC Warning AC adaptor Product identification marking A. Consumers AttentionProduct Location Important Safety Instructions USE & Location CareCards that you can use with This unit Indemnity about recorded contentIf you see this symbol For the purposes of these Operating instructionsContents Others Copy/DubbingWith a PC IndicationsAccessories Battery pack Lens cap AC adaptorParts identification HandlingRecording lamp l Accessory shoe lFocus ring l66 LensVideo output connector Video OUT l 78 Audio output connector Audio OUT l 78Internal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor Status indicator l23Power switch l23 VW-AD21PP-K optionalAbout the supplied accessories About the Lens capAbout the Shoulder strap About batteries that you can use with this unit Power supplyCharging the battery Charging lamp Charge aInserting/removing the battery Battery capacity indication Charging and recording timeConnecting to the AC outlet Recording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitSdhc Inserting/removing an SD card Access lamp Access aCheck that the access lamp has gone off Securely close the SD card coverTurning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the power switchSet the power switch to on to turn on the unit To turn off the unitSelecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , orHow to use the touch screen About the LCD monitorViewfinder Viewfinder adjustment Recording showing the contents to a partnerDisplaying the World time setting l Setting date and timeMenu Setup # Clock SET Select the menuBefore recording Recording from a high position For more stable pictures Basic motion picture recordingRecording motion Pictures≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l16 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeRecording mode Approximate remaining recordable time Recording time elapsedChange the mode to Press the button Focus indication Recording still picturesAbout the screen indications in still picture recording Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the focusing area About the focus indicationScenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded Intelligent auto modeIntelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch Sky, which may be very brightIntelligent auto mode Automatic white balanceAuto focus Motion picture/Still Picture playback≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l25 0h00m00s Motion picture compatibility Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Still picture compatibilityUsing the menu screen Press the Menu buttonEXT. Display Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYOFF/ON Clock SETDATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE Date FormatEconomy OFF/5 MinutesAlert Sound Quick Power onREC Lamp LCD SETTV Aspect Hdmi ResolutionComponent OUT Initial SETCalibration LANGUAGEEnglish/Español/PortuguêsZoom lever/Sub zoom lever Zoom in/out functionExtra optical zoom Extra optical zoom mechanismMotion picture recording mode Still picture recording modeImage stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer lock ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this functionMenu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFF ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operationPower LCD Power LCD buttonOperation icons Recording functionsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the centerIntelligent contrast control Menu Record Setup # Fade Color #Fade PRE-REC PRE-RECBacklight compensation Soft skin modeIntelligent exposure Tele macroHeadphone volume adjustment Color night recScene Mode MenusZoom Mode REC ModeAspect ≥ Change the mode toMenu Record Setup # AGS # on AGSMenu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Wind Noise CancelerMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceler # on Zoom MICMIC Level AutoSET r Bass Setting Picture AdjustZebra Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onOn Adjust LuminanceHistogram Example of the displayPicture Size Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFF QualityShtr Sound Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode Manual recordingWhite balance To set the white balance ManuallyManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Recording with manual Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringMenu Record Setup # MF Assist # on FocusMotion picture playback using operation icon Playback OperationsCreating still picture from motion picture During PlaybackDirect playback Time frame index Set the time using the cursor button up or downMenu Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Repeat playbackMenu Video Setup # Resume Play # on Resuming the previous playbackPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Various playbackFunctions Select the playback date and press the button in the centerNormal ShortApprox second Approx secondsSelect the desired sound and press the button in the center Select Start and press the button in the centerDeleting scenes/still Select Delete, then press the button in the centerWhen you stop deleting halfway Select Press the button Center to set the dividing point Divide # Cancel ALLDividing a scene to partially delete Press the Menu button to complete dividingMenu Video Setup or PICT. Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still picturesWatching Video/Pictures On your TVConnect this unit to a TV Select the video input on the TVPicture quality To display the on-screen information on the TV Change the mode to to play backMenu Setup # TV Aspect # SimpleMenu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Connecting with a Hdmi cableConnecting with the component cable Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired settingMenu Setup # Viera Link # on Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link? Hdavi ControlOperate with the remote control for the TV Automatic input switching Other linked operationsTurning the unit off Products Dubbing images ontoOther video devices ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityCPU Operating environment mass storageFor Windows RAMMac OS X For MacMac Intel Core Duo or betterConnecting to a PC About the PC display To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure of an SD card Recording indications OPEN/F2.00dB Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsIndication of connection to other devices 6/ /7/8/D/E/ 1/2Check Card About recoveryThis Battery Cannot be Used Scenes with will be deletedTroubleshooting ProblemProblem Problem Problem On the screen VQT3Q78 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout this unit Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time 100About the AC adaptor Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire 101When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder102 103 About condensationCauses of condensation Helpful hintAbout copyright Licenses104 105 Recording mode Picture sizeRecording modes/approximate recordable time SD cardApproximate number of recordable pictures 106Specifications 107108 USB109 Recording mode and transfer rateMotion pictures Recording mediaStill pictures 110Attaching the conversion lens Filter kit Optional accessoriesAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe 111112 Limited WarrantyWarranty Part Warranty Labor ExceptionsCall For the Nearest Service CenterCall Email pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com 113 For Technical SupportIndex 114115 Panasonic Corporation