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for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 10. http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/ Vol.1 Please read first This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to "Operating Instructions Vol.2" (PDF file) which is recorded in the - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 2
as lighted candles, on this unit. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. and CANADA. The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of units. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 3
AG-AC90PJ Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 4
of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger. ≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set. Install this unit so that the power cord can be - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 5
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. 2 Button-type battery (Lithium - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 6
∫ Product identification marking Product Memory Card Camera-Recorder Battery charger AC adaptor Bottom Bottom Bottom Location U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 7
exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 8
fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente. Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico. Para remover a bateria Bateria Principal de Energia Pressione o botão para - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 9
-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with AVCHD recording formats using this unit. (l 30) ≥ AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p) supported. AVCHD Progressive: It is possible to record video - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 10
Function that can be used for Recording Mode: Function that can be used for Playback Mode: ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device. Register as a user for this device to receive - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 11
/Manual Mode ..... 31 Manual Recording 32 Focus 32 White Balance 32 Iris adjustment 32 Manual shutter speed 33 USER button 33 Setting the USER button 33 Using the USER button 34 Functions of the USER button .......... 34 Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback .... 35 Watching Video - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 12
the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Battery pack Shoulder strap Battery charger AC adaptor AC cable (AG-AC90P/PJ) A for AC adaptor B for Battery charger ≥ U.S.A (AG-AC90PX) 2 cables ≥ Taiwan Eye cup Remote control (Battery built-in) CD-ROM Operating Instructions USB - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 13
Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. XLR microphone (AG-MC200G) HDMI cable (RP-CHES15) SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Refer to page 23) (AG-AC90P/PJ) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-D54) Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H)* Filter kit (VW-LF49N)* (AG-AC90P/PJ) - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 14
zoom lever. 4 Sub recording start/stop button ≥ This button functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. 5 Accessory shoe 6 Microphone holder attachment part 7 Audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin) [AUDIO INPUT1, 2] 8 Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording Mode) (l 31) Volume - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 15
33 19 Wireless remote control sensor 20 Internal microphones 21 Recording lamp 22 Speaker 23 Lens (l 18) 24 Lens hood 25 INPUT 1, 2 (LINE/MIC) switches 26 INPUT 1, 2 (+48V) switches 27 User 1, 2, 3 buttons [USER1, USER2, USER3] (l 33) 28 Intelligent auto/Manual switch [iA/MANU] (l 31) 29 Quick start - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 16
screen) (l 26) 47 Shoulder strap fixture (l 17) 48 Eye cup attachment part (l 17) 49 Eye cup (l 17) 50 Viewfinder (l 26) 51 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 20) 52 Battery holder (l 20) 53 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 22) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 54 Mode switch - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 17
by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of the eye cup. A Notch B Protrusion ∫ Attaching the Shoulder strap We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap (supplied) before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping this unit. C 20 mm - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 18
∫ Attaching the lens cap Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used. Attach or remove it by pinching on it. 18 VQT4M90 - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 19
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 20
and the AC outlet. (AG-AC90P/PJ only) ≥ Use the AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied) dedicated for the battery charger. 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 13, 19). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 21
: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording format Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time PS 1080/60p 6 h 25 min (5 h 45 min - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 22
cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. (AG-AC90P/PJ only) ≥ Use the AC cable (K2CB2CB00022; supplied) dedicated for the AC adaptor. 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal [DC IN]. ∫ Removing the AC adaptor ≥ Make sure to set - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 23
prevent swallowing. Inserting/removing an SD card When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 24
A The status indicator lights on. ≥ To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again. Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or . C Mode switch Recording Mode (l 30 - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 25
LCD monitor is extracted. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted. Using the LCD monitor 1 Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure. ≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A when pulling out. 2 Rotate to the position that is easy to view. To retract - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 26
previous screen. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the field of view It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly. 1 Adjust - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 27
the menu. (l 28) MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. Example: AG-AC90PJ 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ The screen may switch to the setting screen for the [TIME ZONE]. Touch the screen and - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 28
Preparation Using the menu screen MENU 1 MENU Press the MENU button . 2 Touch the top menu A. 3 Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching / . 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. 28 VQT4M90 - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 29
for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. ≥ When using two SD cards, format both SD cards. Select the - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 30
to . ≥ Extract the LCD monitor. 2 Press the recording start/stop button C to start recording. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Mode switch Recording Recording still pictures 1 Change the mode to - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 31
out) B side: Close-up recording (zoom in) A Zoom ring Recording Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode MANU iA/MANU switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ MNL is displayed in the Manual Mode. ≥ The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 32
function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. Switch the modes of White Balance by pressing the W.B. button. Iris adjustment Perform Iris/Gain adjustments using the iris ring. Adjust it when the screen is - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 33
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 31) 1 Touch the LCD monitor to display the operation icons and touch SHTR . 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ When [AUTO] is touched, the shutter speed is set automatically. ≥ Touch SHTR to complete the adjustment. Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 34
Using the USER button To use the set USER button, press USER1 to USER3 button or touch the USER4 to USER7 button icon displayed when you touch the LCD monitor. (When you use the USER1 to USER3) (When you use the USER4 to USER7) USER4 USER5 USER6 USER7 SCN1 SCN2 SCN3 SCN4 SCN5 SCN6 ATW ATW.L - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 35
the mode to . 2 Touch the play mode select icon A. 3 Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ The recording format is displayed in the thumbnail display of the motion pictures. ( PH , PS , etc - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 36
not conforming to the HDMI standard will not work. Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. Part No.: RP-CHES15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet) ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI cable (optional) and check the output settings. AV MULTI 36 - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 37
Others Specification Memory Card Camera-Recorder Information for your safety Power source: DC 12 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: 12.9 W Recording format: AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD Progressive) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H. - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 38
0.7 Vp-p, 75 h AV video output level; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h HDMI connector video output level: HDMI™ 1080p/1080i/480p AV multi connector audio output level (Line): 2 ch HDMI connector audio output level: Dolby Digital/Linear PCM Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack Camera remote terminal: 2.5 mm super - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 39
for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. ≥ Separate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes - Panasonic AG-AC90 | Operating Instructions Basic - Page 40
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-AC90P
AG-AC90PJ
AG-AC90PX
Vol.1
VQT4M90
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This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer
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