Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions Aspect, Ags, Digital Cinema Color, ≥ Change the mode to

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[ASPECT]

You can select an aspect ratio for the video you record.

Change the mode to .

Set [REC MODE] to [SA] or [SX]. (l 54)

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ASPECT] # desired setting

[16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.

[4:3]: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television

[AGS]

If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.

Change the mode to .

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]

The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you.

[Digital Cinema Color]

Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Colortechnology.

Change the mode to .

Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]

For more realistic colors, use an HDMI cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color.

This function cannot be used when set to intelligent auto mode.

When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color, colors may not be reproduced properly.

To play back images recorded in the digital cinema color with vivid colors of wider color ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Coloris required. When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Color, it is recommended to record the images after this function is turned [OFF].

x.v.Coloris a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.

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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 & LocationFor the purposes of these Operating instructions Indemnity about recorded contentIf you see this symbol Cards that you can use with This unitContents Indications Copy/DubbingWith a PC OthersBattery pack Lens cap AC adaptor AccessoriesHandling Parts identificationLens Accessory shoe lFocus ring l66 Recording lamp lAudio output connector Audio OUT l 78 Video output connector Video OUT l 78Internal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l VW-AD21PP-K optional Status indicator l23Power switch l23 Genuine Panasonic AC adaptorAbout the Lens cap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Shoulder strap Charging lamp Charge a Power supplyCharging the battery About batteries that you can use with this unitInserting/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 Securely close the SD card cover Access lamp Access aCheck that the access lamp has gone off Inserting/removing an SD cardTo turn off the unit Turning the unit on and off with the power switchSet the power switch to on to turn on the unit Turning the unit on/offOperate 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 adjustmentSelect the menu Setting date and timeMenu Setup # Clock SET Displaying the World time setting lBefore 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 time elapsed Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeRecording mode Approximate remaining recordable time About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesRecording still pictures Change the mode to Press the button Focus indicationAbout the focus indication Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the focusing area About the screen indications in still picture recordingSky, which may be very bright Intelligent auto modeIntelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch Scenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recordedAutomatic white balance Intelligent auto modeAuto focus Picture playback Motion picture/Still≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l25 0h00m00s Still picture compatibility Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Motion picture compatibilityPress the Menu button Using the menu screenClock SET Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYOFF/ON EXT. DisplayOFF/5 Minutes Date FormatEconomy DATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATELCD SET Quick Power onREC Lamp Alert SoundInitial SET Hdmi ResolutionComponent OUT TV AspectLANGUAGEEnglish/Español/Português CalibrationExtra optical zoom mechanism Zoom in/out functionExtra optical zoom Zoom lever/Sub zoom leverStill picture recording mode Motion picture recording modeImage stabilizer function ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this functionMenu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFF Optical image stabilizer lockPower LCD button Power LCDSelect an operation icon and press the button in the center Recording functionsOperation icons Operation iconsPRE-REC PRE-REC Menu Record Setup # Fade Color #Fade Intelligent contrast controlTele macro Soft skin modeIntelligent exposure Backlight compensationColor night rec Headphone volume adjustmentMenus Scene ModeREC Mode Zoom ModeAGS ≥ Change the mode toMenu Record Setup # AGS # on AspectZoom MIC Wind Noise CancelerMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceler # on Menu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # onAuto MIC LevelSET r Picture Adjust Bass SettingLuminance Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onOn Adjust ZebraExample of the display HistogramPicture size and Maximum zoom ratio Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture SizeQuality ≥ 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 Focus Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringMenu Record Setup # MF Assist # on Recording with manualPlayback Operations Motion picture playback using operation iconDuring Playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDirect playback Repeat playback Set the time using the cursor button up or downMenu Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Time frame indexResuming the previous playback Menu Video Setup # Resume Play # onSelect the playback date and press the button in the center Various playbackFunctions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by dateApprox seconds ShortApprox second NormalSelect 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 Press the Menu button to complete dividing Divide # Cancel ALLDividing a scene to partially delete Select Press the button Center to set the dividing pointProtecting 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 Simple Change the mode to to play backMenu Setup # TV Aspect # To display the on-screen information on the TVMenu Setup # Component OUT # desired setting Connecting with a Hdmi cableConnecting with the component cable Menu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480pHdavi Control Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link? Menu Setup # Viera Link # onOperate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations Automatic input switchingTurning the unit off ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Dubbing images ontoOther video devices ProductsRAM Operating environment mass storageFor Windows CPUIntel Core Duo or better For MacMac Mac OS XConnecting to a PC To disconnect USB cable safely About the PC displayExample folder structure of an SD card OPEN/F2.0 Recording indications0dB 6/ /7/8/D/E/ 1/2 Playback indicationsIndication of connection to other devices Confirmatory indicationsScenes with will be deleted About recoveryThis Battery Cannot be Used Check CardProblem TroubleshootingProblem Problem Problem On the screen VQT3Q78 Cleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit 100 About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time Be sure to detach the battery after use101 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire About the AC adaptorAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that102 Helpful hint About condensationCauses of condensation 103Licenses About copyright104 SD card Recording mode Picture sizeRecording modes/approximate recordable time 105106 Approximate number of recordable pictures107 SpecificationsUSB 108Recording media Recording mode and transfer rateMotion pictures 109110 Still pictures111 Optional accessoriesAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe Attaching the conversion lens Filter kitExceptions Limited WarrantyWarranty Part Warranty Labor 112For Technical Support For the Nearest Service CenterCall Email pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com 113 Call114 Index115 Panasonic Corporation