For Mac, Mac OS X, Intel Core Duo or better

∫ For Mac

PC	Mac
OS	Mac OS X 10.6
CPU	Intel Core Duo or better
RAM	1 GB or more
Interface	USB port
Other	Mouse or equivalent pointing device
requirements

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.

≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions For Mac, Mac OS X, Intel Core Duo or better, GB or more

Contents

Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Dear Customer FCC Notice USA Declaration of ConformityFCC Warning AC adaptor Product identification marking A. Consumers AttentionProduct Location Important Safety Instructions Care USE & Location For the purposes of these Operating instructions Indemnity about recorded contentIf you see this symbol Cards that you can use with This unit Contents Indications Copy/DubbingWith a PC Others Battery pack Lens cap AC adaptor Accessories Handling Parts identification Lens Accessory shoe lFocus ring l66 Recording lamp l Video output connector Video OUT l 78 Audio output connector Audio OUT l 78Internal microphones Headphone terminal Phones l VW-AD21PP-K optional Status indicator l23Power switch l23 Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor About the supplied accessories About the Lens capAbout the Shoulder strap Charging lamp Charge a Power supplyCharging the battery About batteries that you can use with this unit Inserting/removing the battery Charging and recording time Battery capacity indication Connecting to the AC outlet Recording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitSdhc Securely close the SD card cover Access lamp Access aCheck that the access lamp has gone off Inserting/removing an SD card To 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/off Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or Selecting a mode How to use the touch screen About the LCD monitorViewfinder Recording showing the contents to a partner Viewfinder adjustment Select the menu Setting date and timeMenu Setup # Clock SET Displaying the World time setting l Before recording Basic motion picture recording Recording from a high position For more stable pictures Recording motion Pictures≥ 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 pictures Recording still pictures Change the mode to Press the button Focus indication About the focus indication Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the focusing area About the screen indications in still picture recording Sky, which may be very bright Intelligent auto modeIntelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch Scenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded Intelligent auto mode Automatic white balanceAuto focus Motion picture/Still Picture playback≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l25 0h00m00s Still picture compatibility Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Motion picture compatibility Press the Menu button Using the menu screen Clock SET Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYOFF/ON EXT. Display OFF/5 Minutes Date FormatEconomy DATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE LCD SET Quick Power onREC Lamp Alert Sound Initial SET Hdmi ResolutionComponent OUT TV Aspect LANGUAGEEnglish/Español/Português Calibration Extra optical zoom mechanism Zoom in/out functionExtra optical zoom Zoom lever/Sub zoom lever Motion picture recording mode Still 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 lock Power LCD button Power LCD Select an operation icon and press the button in the center Recording functionsOperation icons Operation icons PRE-REC PRE-REC Menu Record Setup # Fade Color #Fade Intelligent contrast control Tele macro Soft skin modeIntelligent exposure Backlight compensation Color night rec Headphone volume adjustment Menus Scene Mode REC Mode Zoom Mode AGS ≥ Change the mode toMenu Record Setup # AGS # on Aspect Zoom MIC Wind Noise CancelerMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceler # on Menu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on MIC Level AutoSET r Picture Adjust Bass Setting Luminance Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onOn Adjust Zebra Example of the display Histogram Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture Size ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFF QualityShtr Sound Manual recording Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode To set the white balance Manually White balance Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Focus Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringMenu Record Setup # MF Assist # on Recording with manual Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon Creating still picture from motion picture During PlaybackDirect playback Repeat playback Set the time using the cursor button up or downMenu Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Time frame index Resuming the previous playback Menu Video Setup # Resume Play # on Select the playback date and press the button in the center Various playbackFunctions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date Approx seconds ShortApprox second Normal Select Start and press the button in the center Select the desired sound and press the button in the center Select Delete, then press the button in the center Deleting scenes/still When 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 point Protecting scenes/still pictures Menu Video Setup or PICT. Setup # Scene Protect On your TV Watching Video/Pictures Connect this unit to a TV Select the video input on the TVPicture quality Simple Change the mode to to play backMenu Setup # TV Aspect # To display the on-screen information on the TV Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired setting Connecting with a Hdmi cableConnecting with the component cable Menu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Hdavi Control Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link? Menu Setup # Viera Link # on Operate with the remote control for the TV Automatic input switching Other linked operationsTurning the unit off ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Dubbing images ontoOther video devices Products RAM Operating environment mass storageFor Windows CPU Intel Core Duo or better For MacMac Mac OS X Connecting to a PC About the PC display To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure of an SD card Recording indications OPEN/F2.00dB 6/ /7/8/D/E/ 1/2 Playback indicationsIndication of connection to other devices Confirmatory indications Scenes with will be deleted About recoveryThis Battery Cannot be Used Check Card Problem Troubleshooting Problem Problem Problem On the screen VQT3Q78 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout 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 use 101 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire About the AC adaptor When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder102 Helpful hint About condensationCauses of condensation 103 About copyright Licenses104 SD card Recording mode Picture sizeRecording modes/approximate recordable time 105 106 Approximate number of recordable pictures 107 Specifications USB 108 Recording media Recording mode and transfer rateMotion pictures 109 110 Still pictures 111 Optional accessoriesAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe Attaching the conversion lens Filter kit Exceptions Limited WarrantyWarranty Part Warranty Labor 112 For Technical Support For the Nearest Service CenterCall Email pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com 113 Call 114 Index 115 Panasonic Corporation

∫ For Mac

Mac

Mac OS X 10.6

CPU

Intel Core Duo or better

RAM

1 GB or more

requirements