Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Accessories

11

Preparation

Before using

[1]Parts identification and

 

handling

12

 

About the supplied accessories

16

Setup

 

[1]

Power supply

17

 

Charging the battery

17

 

Inserting/removing the battery

18

 

Charging and recording time

19

 

Connecting to the AC outlet

20

[2]

Recording to a card

21

 

Cards that you can use with

 

 

this unit

21

 

Inserting/removing an SD card ....

22

[3]

Turning the unit on/off

23

 

Turning the unit on and off with the

 

power switch

23

[4]

Selecting a mode

24

[5]About the LCD monitor/

 

viewfinder

25

 

How to use the touch screen

25

 

Viewfinder adjustment

26

 

Recording showing the contents

 

 

to a partner

26

[6]

Setting date and time

27

 

Basic

 

Recording/Playback

 

[1]

Before recording

28

[2]

Recording motion pictures

30

[3]

Recording still pictures

32

 

Recording still pictures in motion

 

 

picture recording mode

33

[4]

Intelligent auto mode

34

[5]Motion picture/Still picture

 

playback

36

Setup

 

[1]

Using the menu screen

39

[2]

Using the Setup Menu

40

Advanced

Recording (Advanced)

 

Optical image stabilizer lock

47

Preparation

[1]

Zoom in/out function

45

 

 

Extra optical zoom

45

 

[2]

Image stabilizer function

46

 

[3]

Power LCD

48

 

[4]Recording functions of operation

 

icons

49

 

 

Operation icons

49

Basic

[5]

Recording functions of

 

[6]

menus

53

Manual recording

63

 

 

White balance

64

 

 

Manual shutter speed/

 

 

 

iris adjustment

65

 

[7] Recording with manual focus ....

66

Advanced

Playback (Advanced)

 

 

 

[1]

Playback Operations

67

 

 

Motion picture playback using

 

 

 

operation icon

67

 

 

Creating still picture from motion

 

 

 

 

 

 

picture

68

Copy/Dubbing

 

Time frame index

69

 

 

 

Repeat playback

69

 

 

Resuming the previous

 

 

 

playback

70

 

[2]

Various playback functions

71

 

 

Playing back motion pictures/still

 

 

 

 

 

 

pictures by date

71

 

 

Changing the playback settings and

PC

 

playing back the slide show

72

 

a

Editing

 

 

With

[1]

Deleting scenes/still pictures ...

74

 

 

Dividing a scene to partially

 

 

 

delete

76

 

 

 

 

Protecting scenes/still pictures

77

 

 

 

 

Others

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Dear CustomerFCC Notice USA Declaration of ConformityFCC Warning AC adaptor Product identification marking A. Consumers AttentionProduct 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 LensVideo output connector Video OUT l 78 Audio output connector Audio OUT l 78Internal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l Power switch l23 Status indicator l23Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor VW-AD21PP-K optionalAbout the supplied accessories About the Lens capAbout 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 Recording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitSdhc 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 modeHow to use the touch screen About the LCD monitorViewfinder 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 picturesRecording motion Pictures≥ 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 brightIntelligent auto mode Automatic white balanceAuto focus Motion picture/Still Picture playback≥ 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 mechanismMotion picture recording mode Still 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 MICMIC Level AutoSET 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 ratio≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFF QualityShtr 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 iconCreating still picture from motion picture During PlaybackDirect 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/PicturesConnect this unit to a TV Select the video input on the 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 Automatic input switching Other linked operationsTurning 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 About the PC display To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure of an SD card Recording indications OPEN/F2.00dB 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 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout 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 101When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder102 Causes of condensation About condensation103 Helpful hintAbout copyright Licenses104 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
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