Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions Before recording

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Before recording

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Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the unit.

Holding the unit for recording

Normal recording

Low-angle recording

When walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you.

Place the unit on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands.

Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye.

Take a firm stance with the legs slightly apart.

For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod (optional) whenever possible.

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held.

If the unit is not held firmly in stable position, the picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly.

For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever on the front of the unit can be used.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Thank you for choosing PanasonicDeclaration of Conformity FCC Notice USAFCC Warning AC adaptor A. Consumers Attention Product identification markingProduct Location Important Safety Instructions USE & Location CareIndemnity about recorded content If you see this symbolCards that you can use with This unit For the purposes of these Operating instructionsContents Copy/Dubbing With a PCOthers IndicationsAccessories Battery pack Lens cap AC adaptorParts identification HandlingAccessory shoe l Focus ring l66Recording lamp l LensAudio output connector Audio OUT l 78 Video output connector Video OUT l 78Internal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l Status indicator l23 Power switch l23Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor VW-AD21PP-K optionalAbout the Lens cap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Shoulder strap Power supply Charging the batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge aInserting/removing the battery Battery capacity indication Charging and recording timeConnecting to the AC outlet Cards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardSdhc Access lamp Access a Check that the access lamp has gone offInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD card coverTurning the unit on and off with the power switch Set the power switch to on to turn on the unitTurning the unit on/off To turn off the unitSelecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or About the LCD monitor How to use the touch screen Viewfinder Viewfinder adjustment Recording showing the contents to a partnerSetting date and time Menu Setup # Clock SETDisplaying the World time setting l Select the menuBefore recording Recording from a high position For more stable pictures Basic motion picture recordingPictures Recording motion≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l16 Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode Recording mode Approximate remaining recordable timeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording time elapsedChange the mode to Press the button Focus indication Recording still picturesRecording still pictures in motion picture recording mode About the focusing areaAbout the screen indications in still picture recording About the focus indicationIntelligent auto mode Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switchScenery 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 Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment Change the thumbnail displayMotion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityUsing the menu screen Press the Menu buttonUsing the Setup Menu DISPLAYOFF/ONEXT. Display Clock SETDate Format EconomyDATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE OFF/5 MinutesQuick Power on REC LampAlert Sound LCD SETHdmi Resolution Component OUTTV Aspect Initial SETCalibration LANGUAGEEnglish/Español/PortuguêsZoom in/out function Extra optical zoomZoom lever/Sub zoom lever Extra optical zoom mechanismStill picture recording mode Motion picture recording modeImage stabilizer function ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this function Menu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFFOptical image stabilizer lock ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operationPower LCD Power LCD buttonRecording functions Operation iconsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the centerMenu Record Setup # Fade Color # FadeIntelligent contrast control PRE-REC PRE-RECSoft skin mode Intelligent exposureBacklight compensation Tele macroHeadphone volume adjustment Color night recScene Mode MenusZoom Mode REC Mode≥ Change the mode to Menu Record Setup # AGS # onAspect AGSWind Noise Canceler Menu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceler # onMenu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Zoom MICAuto MIC LevelSET r Bass Setting Picture AdjustMenu Record Setup # Zebra # on On AdjustZebra LuminanceHistogram Example of the displayPicture size in motion picture recording mode Picture size Aspect ratio Recording modePicture Size Picture size and Maximum zoom ratioQuality ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFShtr Sound Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode Manual recordingWhite balance To set the white balance ManuallyManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring Menu Record Setup # MF Assist # onRecording with manual FocusMotion picture playback using operation icon Playback OperationsDuring Playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDirect playback Set the time using the cursor button up or down Menu Video Setup # Repeat Play # onTime frame index Repeat playbackMenu Video Setup # Resume Play # on Resuming the previous playbackVarious playback FunctionsPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Select the playback date and press the button in the centerShort Approx secondNormal 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 Divide # Cancel ALL Dividing a scene to partially deleteSelect Press the button Center to set the dividing point Press the Menu button to complete dividingMenu Video Setup or PICT. Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still picturesWatching Video/Pictures On your TVSelect the video input on the TV Connect this unit to a TVPicture quality Change the mode to to play back Menu Setup # TV Aspect #To display the on-screen information on the TV SimpleConnecting with a Hdmi cable Connecting with the component cableMenu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired settingPlayback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link?Menu Setup # Viera Link # on Hdavi ControlOperate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations Automatic input switchingTurning the unit off Dubbing images onto Other video devicesProducts ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityOperating environment mass storage For WindowsCPU RAMFor Mac 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 Playback indications Indication of connection to other devicesConfirmatory indications 6/ /7/8/D/E/ 1/2About recovery This Battery Cannot be UsedCheck Card Scenes with will be deletedTroubleshooting ProblemProblem Problem Problem On the screen VQT3Q78 Cleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit About the battery When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeBe sure to detach the battery after use 100Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor 101About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that102 About condensation Causes of condensation103 Helpful hintLicenses About copyright104 Recording mode Picture size Recording modes/approximate recordable time105 SD cardApproximate number of recordable pictures 106Specifications 107108 USBRecording mode and transfer rate Motion pictures109 Recording mediaStill pictures 110Optional accessories Attaching the optional accessories on the accessory ShoeAttaching the conversion lens Filter kit 111Limited Warranty Warranty Part Warranty Labor112 ExceptionsFor the Nearest Service Center Call Email pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com 113Call For Technical SupportIndex 114115 Panasonic Corporation