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Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-AC90AP AG-AC90APJ Register now!! This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see operating instructions Vol. 1. http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/ AG-AC90APX Vol.2 This document explains in detail how - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 2
supported. AVCHD Progressive: It is possible to record video with highest quality (1080/60p) possible with this unit. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems of these operating instructions ≥ The - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 3
Recording Before recording 27 Formatting cards 28 Selecting a media to record 29 Recording motion pictures 30 Recording still pictures 31 Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode...........33 Using the zoom 35 Ring zoom 35 Image Stabilizer Function 37 Focus 38 White Balance 40 Iris adjustment 42 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 4
Setup 94 Switch and display setting 100 Other Functions 106 Video Setup 110 Picture Setup 111 Display Indications 112 Messages 114 Others Troubleshooting 114 About recovery 118 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit 118 Cautions for use 119 About copyright 123 Recording modes - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 5
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 12 34 5 6 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 1 Shoulder strap fixture (l 8) 2 Handle 3 Sub zoom lever (l 35, 104) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever. 4 Sub recording start/stop button (l 27, 104) ≥ This button - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 6
) 24 Lens hood 25 INPUT 1, 2 (LINE/MIC) switches (l 47) 26 INPUT 1, 2 (+48V) switches (l 47) 27 User 1, 2, 3 buttons [USER1, USER2, USER3] (l 55) 28 Intelligent auto/Manual switch [iA/MANU] (l 33) 29 Quick Start button [QUICK START] (l 61) 30 Quick start lamp (l 61) 31 Focus ring (l 38) 32 Zoom ring - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 7
45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 61 62 63 58 59 60 45 LCD monitor extract part [PULL] (l 19) 46 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 20) 47 Shoulder strap fixture (l 8) 48 Eye cup attachment part (l 8) 49 Eye cup (l 8) 50 Viewfinder (l 21) 51 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 13) 52 Battery - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 8
∫ Adjust the length of the hand strap so that it fits your hand. 1, 2 Flip the belt cover and the belt. 3 Adjust the length. 4, 5 Replace the belt. ∫ Attaching the eye cup Attach by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of the eye cup. - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 9
use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adaptor. ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. ≥ When attaching the microphone holder and - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 10
∫ 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. ∫ Attaching the INPUT terminal cap Attach the INPUT terminal cap while the audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin) is not used. B INPUT terminal cap - 10 - - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 11
any accident or failure 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. - 11 - - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 12
1 Connect the AC cable to the battery charger and the AC outlet. (AG-AC90AP/PJ only) ≥ Use the AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied) dedicated for the into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 14). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 13
Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop. (l 18) While pressing the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 14
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 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 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 15
) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. B AC cable (K2CA2YY00129; supplied) 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. (AG-AC90AP/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 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 16
Preparation Preparation of SD cards The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording. Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 17
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 28) When - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 18
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on. ≥ To turn - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 19
Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the 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. ≥ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 20
How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 21
[LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. 1 Select the menu. (l 24) MENU : [SW & DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET] 2 Touch the desired setting item. [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [CONTRAST]: Contrast of the LCD monitor 3 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 22
[EVF COLOR] The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. Select the menu. (l 24) MENU : [SW & DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOR]# [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: [OFF]: Displayed in color Displayed in black and white Recording yourself ≥ Change the mode to - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 23
], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. 1 Select the menu. (l 24) 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-AC90APJ 3 Touch [ENTER - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 24
Preparation Using the menu screen MENU 1 Press the MENU button . MENU 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. - 24 - - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 25
Preparation Using with the wireless remote control Select the menu. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] 10 Menu button [MENU]* 11 OK button [OK] (l 26) * means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. 1 7 START/ STOP 2 /VOL 8 3 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 26
∫ Wireless remote control usable range 15 15 15 15 A Wireless remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 15o up, down, left and right ≥ The wireless remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 27
Recording Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning Normal recording Low-angle recording ≥ For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever can be used. ≥ Put your hand through the hand strap and hold the unit with both hands. Recording from a high - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 28
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye. ≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held. ≥ When you are - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 29
Recording Selecting a media to record [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [SW & DISP SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT] 2 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media is selected separately for - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 30
Recording Recording motion pictures 1 Change the mode 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 ∫ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 31
Recording Recording still pictures 1 Change the mode to . ≥ Extract the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button. ≥ When photos are being recorded, the remaining recordable number of photos and the photo operation display are displayed. A Mode switch ∫ About the screen indications while - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 32
∫ About picture size The number of recording pixels changes depending on the [REC FORMAT] (l 94) and the [ASPECT] (l 97). Recording format ASPECT Picture size [PS 1080/60p], [PH 1080/60i], [PH 1080/30p], [PH 1080/24p], [HA 1080/60i], [HE 1080/60i], - [PM 720/60p] 3M 2304k1296 16:9 [SA 480/ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 33
Mode MANU iA/MANU switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ MNL is displayed in the Manual Mode. ≥ The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record in the Intelligent Auto - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 34
2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 38) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 35
Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 12k. ≥ It can zoom up to 25k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. (l 98) ≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger when zoomed in, and the value gets smaller when zoomed out. 99 is displayed during the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 36
∫ About the zoom speed ≥ The zoom speed will vary depending on how far the zoom lever is pressed or how fast the zoom ring is rotated. ≥ Zoom speed of the sub zoom lever will vary depending on the setting of [SUB ZOOM]. (l 104) ≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the wireless remote - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 37
Recording Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer button - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 38
Focus Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) FOCUS ASSIST FOCUS A/Mʿ A FOCUS ASSIST button B FOCUS A/M/¶ button C Focus ring 1 Press the FOCUS A/M/¶ button to switch to - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 39
. ≥ The red display does not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ The red display does not appear on TV. Utilizing the USER button When performing Manual Focus, Push AF can be used by setting the USER button. (l 57) ≥ Please refer to page 55 for details about setting the USER button. - 39 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 40
can be finely adjusted in accordance to the recording conditions. (l 41) Setting in accordance to the recording scenes can be set. (l 41) * Only displayed when Manual Mode is in use. ≥ To return to auto setting, either set to ATW or set to Intelligent Auto Mode by switching the iA/ MANU switch - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 41
It is possible to adjust the White Balance in increments of 0.1K. A value between P2.4K and P9.9K can be set. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) 1 Press the W.B. button to display [VAR]. 2 Display operation icons (l 64), and touch . 3 Touch / to adjust the color balance. 4 Touch to finish the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 42
Iris value C Auto iris icon* * It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode. 1 IRIS A/M button 2 Iris ring ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) 1 Press the IRIS A/M button to switch to Manual Iris Mode. ≥ disappears. ≥ The gain is displayed in dB. 2 Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring. Iris/Gain value - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 43
to complete the setting. Utilizing the USER button It is convenient to use following functions of the USER button when it is set to Manual Iris. ≥ Please refer to page 55 for details about setting the USER button. USER button function Backlight Compensation (l 57) Spotlight (l 58) Effect Switches - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 44
shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) 1 Touch the LCD monitor to display the operation icons and touch SHTR . (l 64) 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ When [AUTO] is touched, the shutter - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 45
Recording Audio Input This unit can record audio in 5.1 ch or 2 ch. (The voice recording method is Dolby® Digital ( )) When recording in 2 ch, it is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external microphone, or connected audio equipment for each channel. Microphone setup Recording - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 46
Switching Audio Input INPUT1 LINE MIC +48V OFF ON INPUT2 LINE MIC +48V OFF ON CH1 INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 CH2 INT(R) INPUT2 A CH1 switch B CH2 switch C INPUT1, 2 (+48V) switches D INPUT1, 2 (LINE/MIC) switches ∫ Using the built-in microphone Audio is recorded with the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 47
∫ Using an external microphone or audio equipment ≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [2ch]. (l 45) 1 Connect an external microphone or audio equipment to AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). (l 9) 2 Use INPUT1, 2 (LINE/MIC) switches to switch the connected audio input signal. LINE: audio equipment is connected - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 48
not compatible with +48 V. You can damage this unit or such equipment if you leave the setting at ON. ≥ This unit is turned off when a problem occurs with the +48 V power supply. ≥ The battery will discharge faster if you use a phantom microphone. - 48 - - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 49
Adjusting the audio input level ∫ Adjusting the input level of the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) ≥ Set the [MIC SETUP] to anything other than [2ch]. (l 45) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [5.1ch MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: ALC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 50
Adjusting the input level of the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) using the operation icons ≥ Set the [MIC SETUP] to anything other than [2ch]. (l 45) ≥ Set [5.1ch MIC LEVEL] to [SET]/[SETr ]. (l 49) 1 Display the operation icons and touch . (l 64) 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch to - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 51
Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. COUNTER COUNTER button Each time you press the button, the counter display changes. Time Code # User Information # Recording Counter # Setting canceled Counter - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 52
Setting the Time Code Time code will display the recording time in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. TC 00:00:00:00 (hour : minute : second : frame [NDF]) TC 00:00:00.00 (hour : minute : second . frame [DF]) ≥ The frame (Number of frames counted every second) will vary depending on the [REC - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 53
[TC PRESET] You can set the initial time code. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [TC PRESET] 2 Touch the item to set and change with / . ≥ It will be set to 00h00m00s00f when the RESET button is pressed. ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute, "s" for second and "f" for frame. 3 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 54
Setting the Recording Counter Recording Counter will display the recording time in seconds. 0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [TOTAL])) SCN 0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [SCENE])) [REC COUNTER] Select the counting method during the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 55
Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 14 available functions. ≥ There are three USER buttons (USER1 to USER3) on the main body and four USER button icons (USER4 to USER7) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button 1 Select the menu. MENU : [SW & - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 56
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-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 57
Histogram Recording Check Last Scene Delete DRS Freeze Frame Menu Push AF It can be temporary changed to Auto Focus when it is set to Manual Focus. (l 38) Press and hold the USER button, or touch and hold the USER button icon in the recording screen. ≥ It will be canceled when - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 58
Spotlight Switches to automatic iris control for spotlight. Very bright object is recorded clearly. ≥ appears when it is set. ≥ It will return to standard Auto Iris Mode ( ) when it is canceled. (l 42) Black Fade Fade in/fade out effect (black) can be added to the video and audio that is being - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 59
ATW Lock The White Balance can be changed to ATW Lock. (l 40) ≥ It will return to ATW when canceled. ≥ This cannot be set when the White Balance is set to anything other than ATW. Digital Zoom Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. ≥ The zoom magnification will change - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 60
, still pictures cannot be recorded. ≥ During Freeze Frame, the following button/lever operations are not possible: j Zoom operations j Multi manual ring operations j Manual focus j O.I.S. button ≥ Freeze Frame is canceled in the following cases: j Turning off the unit j Switching the mode switch - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 61
Recording Useful functions DISP/MODE CHK ZEBRA A DISP/MODE CHK button B ZEBRA button C QUICK START button D BARS button BARS QUICK START Quick Start 1 Press and hold down the QUICK START button until the display on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder disappears. The quick start lamp E - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 62
between 0% and 99%. It will be displayed as 99% when it is over 99%. ≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness. (l 42, 44) ≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ It is also possible to adjust - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 63
Switching the screen indications/mode information display DISP/MODE CHK button All the screen display other than the Counter display, Recording start/stop, Time stamp*, Zebra display, Marker, Safety Zone will disappear when this button is pressed. (l 112) * When [DATE/TIME] is set to [TIME], [DATE], - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 64
Recording Using of Operation Icons You can use convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 Touch the LCD monitor in the recording screen. SCN1 SCN2 SCN3 SCN4 SCN5 SCN6 ATW ≥ The operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch an operation icon. ATW.L HIST ≥ The following - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 65
Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 Change 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]. PH PH PS PS HA HE PM SA CS 4 Touch the scene or the still - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 66
Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: : Playback/Pause Fast rewind playback* Fast forward playback* Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Display the direct playback bar (l 69) 1/;: 2;: ;1: ∫: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 67
instruction manual of your device.) Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format of still pictures supported - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 68
Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 65. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Skip playback (to the start of a scene) Slow-motion Playback Frame-by-frame Playback During Playback During Pause Press the : or 9 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 69
Playback operation Direct playback Playback display During Playback Operating steps 1) Touch to display the direct playback bar A. 2) Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 70
Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. The number of recording pixels of photos created changes depending on the recording format of video taken and the image aspect ratio. Recording - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 71
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorized resume - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 72
Playing back still pictures by date The still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE]. (l 65) 1 Touch the date select icon. 3D 3D 3D A Date select icon 2 Touch the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 73
Playback Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 74
≥ Scenes/still pictures that cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted. ≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures. ≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 75
Playback Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI cable ( - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 76
shown on the cover). Cables not conforming to the HDMI standard will not work. Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. Part No.: RP-CHE15 (1.5 m (4.9 feet)) ≥ setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) 3 Change the mode to to play back. Cables - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 77
[4:3] and [DOWN CONV.] is set to [LETTERBOX]. (l 108) ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) ≥ When [4:3] is set, the aspect ratio of an image displayed on the TV can be changed through the [DOWN CONV - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 78
connecting this unit with a 5.1 ch compatible amplifier or TV using a HDMI cable. For connecting this unit with an AV amplifier or a TV, refer to operating instructions of the AV amplifier or the TV. ≥ The audio recorded with [MIC SETUP] set to [2ch] will be in stereo (2 ch). Connecting with the AV - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 79
card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on the screen. 4 Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed. ≥ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 80
When you stop copying halfway Touch [CANCEL] while copying. If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 81
for editing are connected using a USB Connection Cable, image data in the SD card can be transferred. ≥ Concerning non-linear editing, refer to the instruction manual of your editing software. ≥ It is impossible to write data to the SD card on this unit from a PC Operating environment (mass storage - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 82
RAM 2 GB or more Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ 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. - 82 - - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 83
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ If you are using an SDXC Memory Card, some PC may not recognize the data. Make sure your PC supports SDXC cards. ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely (If using Windows) Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject AVCCAM - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 84
.MTS] etc.) 5 For management ≥ Do not delete the SD card's folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this unit. ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. - 84 - - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 85
BD recorder manufactured by Panasonic to save the contents in a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or HDD. ≥ Use a BD recorder that supports AVCHD. However, dubbing may not be performed even when AVCHD is supported. For details on how to perform dubbing onto a Blu-ray Disc, read the operating instructions of the BD - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 86
security settings (encryption settings). For details, refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point. ≥ Install the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer) ≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 87
the required settings in advance on your PC, you can transfer selected files alone. For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection transfer - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 88
∫ Using the [Eye-Fi Power Management] function Set the power source for Eye-Fi transfers. ≥ Change the mode to . Select the menu. MENU : [SW & DISP SETUP] # [Eye-Fi Power Management] # desired settings [BOTH]: [AC]: Eye-Fi transfers are possible with either the AC adaptor or the battery. Eye-Fi - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 89
that are assigned to [SCENE1] in [CUSTOMIZE SCENE] by default are indicated with underlined text. Camera Setup ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting [CUSTOMIZE SCENE] [SCENE1]/[SCENE2]/[SCENE3]/[SCENE4]/[SCENE5]/[SCENE6] Preferred camera setting information - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 90
≥ This function's default setting is [SCENE1]. ≥ It is possible to switch the scene file by touching SCN1 to SCN6 while displaying the operation icons. (l 64) ≥ It will return to the default settings when [SCENE] is selected in [INITIAL SET]. (l 109) [DETAIL LEVEL] Adjusts the level of the image - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 91
[COLOR TEMP A ch] Finely adjusts color temperature after Ach White Balance adjustment. 1 Touch [COLOR TEMP A ch]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings of color. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. [COLOR TEMP B ch] Finely adjusts color temperature after Bch White Balance adjustment. 1 Touch [COLOR TEMP - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 92
[GAMMA] Tone or contrast of the image is set in accordance with the recorded scenes. 1 Touch [GAMMA]. 2 Touch the desired setting item. [HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for high defenition picture quality recording. [LOW]: This is a gamma setting with gradual slope at the low - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 93
[MATRIX] Represents the color during the recording. 1 Touch [MATRIX]. 2 Touch the desired setting item. [NORM1]: [NORM2]: [FLUO]: Suitable for recording in the open air or under a halogen lamp. Suitable for brighter colors than the [NORM1] mode. Suitable for recording indoors under fluorescent - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 94
Recording Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # desired setting [REC FORMAT] Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to record. The frame rate and the recording method will vary depending on the recording format. [PS 1080/60p]: Set the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 95
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded (particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback. [2 SLOTS FUNC.] You can set the auto switch recording and backup recording. ≥ Insert SD cards to card slot 1 and card - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 96
picture recording time is approx. 1 second. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 38, 40) ≥ We recommend connecting the AC adaptor to this unit when recording images for a long period of time. - 96 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 97
[PRE-REC] This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases. - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 98
[TIME STAMP] You can stamp the date and time of recording on the images you record. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ appears on the screen. ≥ The display mode and format of the date and time of recording to be stamped vary depending on the settings for [DATE/TIME] and [DATE FORMAT]. ≥ The month of the date and - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 99
[WIND NOISE CANCELER] [ON]/[OFF] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Set the [MIC SETUP] to anything other than [2ch]. (l 45) ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [MIC SETUP] [SURROUND]/[ZOOM MIC - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 100
separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. (l 29) [IRIS RING] Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) A B [DOWN OPEN]: [UP OPEN]: 1 Iris ring Iris will open when it is turned toward B. Iris will open when it is turned toward - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 101
[ON]/[OFF] Displaying of the luminance level display marker can be switched. ≥ Marker can be displayed by pressing ZEBRA button when set to [ON]. (l 62) [GUIDE LINES] [OFF]/ / / You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 102
[REC COUNTER] [TOTAL]/[SCENE] Selects the operation of the Recording Counter during recording. (l 54) [VIDEO OUT OSD] [ON]/[OFF] The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and counter display etc.) can be displayed/ not displayed on the TV. (l 77) [DATE/TIME] [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 103
[OTHER DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE/TIME], [LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD&BATTERY]. [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames in the Intelligent Auto - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 104
[SELF SHOOT] [MIRROR]/[NORMAL] Switches the mirror function of the LCD monitor when recording yourself. (l 22) The image on the LCD monitor is displayed mirrored horizontally during recording of yourself when it is set to [MIRROR]. [EVF COLOR] [ON]/[OFF] The recording images or playback images on - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 105
[Eye-Fi FILE SIZE] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 87. [4GB]/[2GB] [Eye-Fi Power Management] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 88. [BOTH]/[AC] - 105 - - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 106
Other Functions Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting [FORMAT CARD] The SD card can be formatted. (l 28) ≥ Please be aware that if a medium is - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 107
[CLOCK SET] Set date and time. (l 23) [TIME ZONE] Set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time. (l 23) [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ (Volume low)/ (Volume high) Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording can be confirmed with this sound. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 108
[QUICK POWER ON] [ON]/[OFF] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 2 seconds when the unit is turned on with the mode set to . ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 2 seconds. ≥ In the Quick Power On Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approximately 1k. [ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 109
[INITIAL SET] The menu settings or [CUSTOMIZE SCENE] back to the default setting. (l 89) [ALL]: This is for initializing all menus. [SCENE]: This is for initializing the setting of customize scene. [NO]: This is for not performing initialization. ≥ Settings for [REC FORMAT], [MEDIA SELECT], - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 110
Video Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [VIDEO]. (l 65) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting [REPEAT PLAY] [ON]/[OFF] Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 111
Picture Setup ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE]. (l 65) MENU : [PICT. SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE PROTECT] Still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some still pictures, - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 112
; (Green) Recording pause //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 33) MNL Manual Mode (l 33) Remaining battery power (l 14) / (White) Recording (AG-AC90APJ) Date indication NOV 15 2014 Time indication (l 23) 15:30:00 (AG-AC90AP) Date indication 11 15 2014 Time indication (l 23) 15:30:00 (AG-AC90APX - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 113
(In Playback Mode) Scene Number (In 1-scene display in thumbnail mode) (AG-AC90APJ) Time indication (l 23) 15:30:00 Date indication NOV 15 2014 (AG-AC90AP) Time indication (l 23) 15:30:00 Date indication 11 15 2014 (AG-AC90APX) Time indication (l 23) 15:30:00 Date indication 2014 11 15 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 114
to use the function, it is required to cancel/change other settings. Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens or LCD monitor is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 115
103) ≥ Press the COUNTER button to switch the counter display. (l 51) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto Focus function does not work. Color or scene which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 34, 38) ≥ Color or brightness - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 116
Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. ≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery, reconnect using the AC adaptor. Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. When - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 117
Problem If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. The wireless remote control does not function. Others Check points ≥ If the - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 118
can be downloaded from the website below. http://pro-av.panasonic.net ≥ For details on usage, please read the AVCCAM Restorer Operating Instructions (PDF file). ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or and update methods, refer to the following support page on the Panasonic website. http://pro-av - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 119
, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents. ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth. When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 120
Do not swing the unit around, shake it by, or allow it hang from the handle ≥ Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle. Any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury. Do not allow the cord to drag on the ground or pull a connected cord along the passage ≥ - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 121
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ When - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 122
start/stop button in the following screen for three seconds. Screen to delete the SD card data is displayed, so select [YES] and follow the instruction on the screen. LCD monitor/viewfinder ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred, please wipe it using a soft cloth such as a lens - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 123
Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Inc. ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 124
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording format Recording method Picture size 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB [PS 1080/60p] AVCHD - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 125
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size Aspect ratio 3M 2304k1296 16:9 2.2M 1728k1296 4:3 SD card 4 GB 16 GB 2300 9500 3100 12500 64 GB 39000 - Panasonic AG-AC90A | Operating Instructions Advanced - Page 126
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