Video output connector Video OUT l 78 | Panasonic AG-AC7P guide

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COMPONENT	VIDEO OUT	L–AUDIO–R
		L–AUDIO–R
		OUT

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21Battery holder (l18)

22Battery release button [PUSH] (l 18)

23Shoulder strap fixture (l 16)

24External microphone terminal [EXT MIC]

≥This unit is not compatible with a plug-in powered microphone.

≥When the unit is connected with the AC

25 adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.

25 Internal microphones

26 Headphone terminal [PHONES] (l 52)

≥Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

≥Listening at full volume for long periods

may damage the user’s ears.

27Photoshot button [ ] (l 32)

28Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 45)

Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l38)

29Component connector [COMPONENT] (l78)

≥Use the component cable (only the supplied cable).

30Video output connector [VIDEO OUT] (l 78, 85)

≥Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).

31Audio output connector [AUDIO OUT] (l 78, 85)

≥Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).

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Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Panasonic FCC Warning FCC Notice USADeclaration of Conformity AC adaptor Product Location Product identification markingA. Consumers Attention Important Safety Instructions USE & Location Care Cards that you can use with This unit Indemnity about recorded contentIf you see this symbol For the purposes of these Operating instructions Contents Others Copy/DubbingWith a PC Indications Accessories Battery pack Lens cap AC adaptor Parts identification Handling Recording lamp l Accessory shoe lFocus ring l66 Lens Internal 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 optional About 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 a Inserting/removing the battery Battery capacity indication Charging and recording time Connecting 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 cover Turning 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 unit Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or Viewfinder How to use the touch screenAbout the LCD monitor Viewfinder adjustment Recording showing the contents to a partner Displaying the World time setting l Setting date and timeMenu Setup # Clock SET Select the menu Before 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 elapsed Change the mode to Press the button Focus indication Recording still pictures About the screen indications in still picture recording Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the focusing area About the focus indication Scenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded Intelligent auto modeIntelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch Sky, which may be very bright Auto 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 compatibility Using the menu screen Press the Menu button EXT. Display Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYOFF/ON Clock SET DATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE Date FormatEconomy OFF/5 Minutes Alert Sound Quick Power onREC Lamp LCD SET TV Aspect Hdmi ResolutionComponent OUT Initial SET Calibration LANGUAGEEnglish/Español/Português Zoom lever/Sub zoom lever Zoom in/out functionExtra optical zoom Extra optical zoom mechanism Image 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 operation Power LCD Power LCD button Operation icons Recording functionsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the center Intelligent contrast control Menu Record Setup # Fade Color #Fade PRE-REC PRE-REC Backlight compensation Soft skin modeIntelligent exposure Tele macro Headphone volume adjustment Color night rec Scene Mode Menus Zoom Mode REC Mode Aspect ≥ Change the mode toMenu Record Setup # AGS # on AGS Menu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Wind Noise CancelerMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceler # on Zoom MIC SET r MIC LevelAuto Bass Setting Picture Adjust Zebra Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onOn Adjust Luminance Histogram Example of the display Picture Size Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Shtr Sound ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFQuality Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode Manual recording White balance To set the white balance Manually Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Recording with manual Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringMenu Record Setup # MF Assist # on Focus Motion picture playback using operation icon Playback Operations Direct 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 playback Menu Video Setup # Resume Play # on Resuming the previous playback Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date Various playbackFunctions Select the playback date and press the button in the center Normal ShortApprox second Approx seconds Select the desired sound and press the button in the center Select Start and press the button in the center Deleting scenes/still Select Delete, then press the button in the center When 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 dividing Menu Video Setup or PICT. Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still pictures Watching Video/Pictures On your TV Picture 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 # Simple Menu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Connecting with a Hdmi cableConnecting with the component cable Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired setting Menu Setup # Viera Link # on Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link? Hdavi Control Operate 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 quality CPU Operating environment mass storageFor Windows RAM Mac OS X For MacMac Intel Core Duo or better Connecting 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/ 1/2 Check Card About recoveryThis Battery Cannot be Used Scenes with will be deleted Troubleshooting Problem Problem 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 100 About the AC adaptor Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire 101 102 When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 103 About condensationCauses of condensation Helpful hint 104 About copyrightLicenses 105 Recording mode Picture sizeRecording modes/approximate recordable time SD card Approximate number of recordable pictures 106 Specifications 107 108 USB 109 Recording mode and transfer rateMotion pictures Recording media Still pictures 110 Attaching the conversion lens Filter kit Optional accessoriesAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe 111 112 Limited WarrantyWarranty Part Warranty Labor Exceptions Call For the Nearest Service CenterCall Email pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com 113 For Technical Support Index 114 115 Panasonic Corporation