Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic

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Safety Precautions

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the AC adaptor.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Thank you for choosing PanasonicFCC Warning FCC Notice USADeclaration of Conformity AC adaptor Product Location Product identification markingA. Consumers Attention 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 LensInternal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l Video output connector Video OUT l 78Audio output connector Audio OUT l 78 Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor Status indicator l23Power switch l23 VW-AD21PP-K optionalAbout the Shoulder strap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Lens cap 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 Sdhc Recording to a cardCards that you can use with this unit 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 , orViewfinder How to use the touch screenAbout the LCD monitor 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 recording≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l16 Recording motionPictures 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 brightAuto focus Intelligent auto modeAutomatic white balance ≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l25 Motion picture/StillPicture playback 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 mechanismImage stabilizer function Motion picture recording modeStill picture recording mode 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 MICSET r MIC LevelAuto 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 ratioShtr Sound ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFQuality 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 OperationsDirect playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDuring 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 TVPicture quality Connect this unit to a TVSelect the video input on the TV 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 Turning the unit off Automatic input switchingOther linked operations 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 Example folder structure of an SD card About the PC displayTo disconnect USB cable safely 0dB Recording indicationsOPEN/F2.0 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 About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning 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 101102 When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 103 About condensationCauses of condensation Helpful hint104 About copyrightLicenses 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