Connecting to the AC outlet

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important:

While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.

≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

DC IN

		
	A DC output terminal
	B DC input terminal
	Insert the DC cable matching the
	[	] mark of the DC input
	terminal.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].

≥When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.

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Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions Connecting to the AC outlet

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 Indemnity about recorded content If you see this symbolCards that you can use with This unit For the purposes of these Operating instructions Contents Copy/Dubbing With a PCOthers Indications Accessories Battery pack Lens cap AC adaptor Parts identification Handling Accessory shoe l Focus ring l66Recording lamp l Lens Internal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l Video output connector Video OUT l 78Audio output connector Audio OUT l 78 Status indicator l23 Power switch l23Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor VW-AD21PP-K optional About the Shoulder strap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Lens cap Power supply Charging the batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit 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 Access lamp Access a Check that the access lamp has gone offInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD card cover Turning 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 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 Setting date and time Menu Setup # Clock SETDisplaying the World time setting l 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 Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode Recording mode Approximate remaining recordable timeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording time elapsed Change the mode to Press the button Focus indication Recording still pictures Recording still pictures in motion picture recording mode About the focusing areaAbout the screen indications in still picture recording About the focus indication Intelligent auto mode Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switchScenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded 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 Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment Change the thumbnail displayMotion picture compatibility Still picture compatibility Using the menu screen Press the Menu button Using the Setup Menu DISPLAYOFF/ONEXT. Display Clock SET Date Format EconomyDATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE OFF/5 Minutes Quick Power on REC LampAlert Sound LCD SET Hdmi Resolution Component OUTTV Aspect Initial SET Calibration LANGUAGEEnglish/Español/Português Zoom in/out function Extra optical zoomZoom lever/Sub zoom lever Extra optical zoom mechanism Image stabilizer function Motion picture recording modeStill picture recording mode ≥ 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 operation Power LCD Power LCD button Recording functions Operation iconsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the center Menu Record Setup # Fade Color # FadeIntelligent contrast control PRE-REC PRE-REC Soft skin mode Intelligent exposureBacklight compensation Tele macro Headphone volume adjustment Color night rec Scene Mode Menus Zoom Mode REC Mode ≥ Change the mode to Menu Record Setup # AGS # onAspect AGS Wind Noise Canceler Menu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceler # onMenu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Zoom MIC SET r MIC LevelAuto Bass Setting Picture Adjust Menu Record Setup # Zebra # on On AdjustZebra Luminance Histogram Example of the display Picture size in motion picture recording mode Picture size Aspect ratio Recording modePicture Size 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 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring Menu Record Setup # MF Assist # onRecording with manual Focus Motion picture playback using operation icon Playback Operations Direct playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDuring Playback Set the time using the cursor button up or down Menu Video Setup # Repeat Play # onTime frame index Repeat playback Menu Video Setup # Resume Play # on Resuming the previous playback Various playback FunctionsPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Select the playback date and press the button in the center Short Approx secondNormal 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 Divide # Cancel ALL Dividing a scene to partially deleteSelect Press the button Center to set the dividing point 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 Change the mode to to play back Menu Setup # TV Aspect #To display the on-screen information on the TV Simple Connecting with a Hdmi cable Connecting with the component cableMenu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired setting Playback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link?Menu Setup # Viera Link # on Hdavi Control Operate with the remote control for the TV Turning the unit off Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Dubbing images onto Other video devicesProducts ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Operating environment mass storage For WindowsCPU RAM For Mac MacMac OS X 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 Playback indications Indication of connection to other devicesConfirmatory indications 6/ /7/8/D/E/ 1/2 About recovery This Battery Cannot be UsedCheck Card 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 About the battery When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeBe sure to detach the battery after use 100 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor 101 102 When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder About condensation Causes of condensation103 Helpful hint 104 About copyrightLicenses Recording mode Picture size Recording modes/approximate recordable time105 SD card Approximate number of recordable pictures 106 Specifications 107 108 USB Recording mode and transfer rate Motion pictures109 Recording media Still pictures 110 Optional accessories Attaching the optional accessories on the accessory ShoeAttaching the conversion lens Filter kit 111 Limited Warranty Warranty Part Warranty Labor112 Exceptions For the Nearest Service Center Call Email pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com 113Call For Technical Support Index 114 115 Panasonic Corporation