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  • Panasonic AGAC90PX | AGAC90P User Guide - Page 1
    Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-AC90P AG-AC90PJ 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-AC90PX Vol.2 This document explains in detail how
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    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
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    Image Stabilizer Function 37 Focus 38 White Balance 40 Iris adjustment 42 Manual shutter speed 44 Audio Input 45 Microphone setup 45 Switching Audio 73 Protecting scenes/still pictures 74 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .........75 Connecting with a HDMI cable 78 Listening in 5.1 channel
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    Menu Using the Menu 84 Camera Setup 84 Recording Setup 89 Switch and display setting 95 Other Functions 100 Video Setup 104 Picture Setup 104 Display Indications 105 Messages 107 Others Troubleshooting 107 About recovery 111 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit 111 Cautions
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    ] (l 31) 10 Status indicator (l 18) 11 Power switch (l 18) 12 Recording start/stop button (l 30) 13 Grip belt (l 8) 14 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 64) 15 Camera remote jack [CAM REMOTE] [CAM REMOTE] (3.5 mm (0.14 q) mini jack) It is possible to adjust the focus or iris connecting with the remote
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    ) 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
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    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
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    ∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt 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.
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    ∫ Attaching the microphone holder A Microphone holder attachment part B Microphone holder adaptor    C External microphone (optional) D Microphone holder screws (6 mm) (0.24 q) E Microphone holder F Microphone holder screws (12 mm)   (0.47 q) ≥ Attach by using a commercially
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    ∫ 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 -
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    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 -
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    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 14). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame
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    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
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    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
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    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: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use
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    e.g.: standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://pro-av.panasonic.net ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these
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    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
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    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
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    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. ≥
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    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
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    [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
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    [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 .
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    Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. 1 Select the menu. (l 24) MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or
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    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. - 24 -
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    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
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    ∫ 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
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    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. ≥
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    ≥ 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
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    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
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    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 ∫
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    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
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    ∫ About picture size The number of recording pixels changes depending on the [REC FORMAT] (l 89) and the [ASPECT] (l 92). Recording format ASPECT Picture size [PS 1080/60p], [PH 1080/60i], [PH 1080/30p], [PH 1080/24p], - [HA 1080/60i], [HE 1080/60i] 3M 2304k1296 [SA 480/60i] 16:9 4:3 2.
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    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
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    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
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    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 92) ≥ 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
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    ∫ 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 99) ≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the wireless remote
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    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
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    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
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    , the settings are canceled. ≥ 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 55) ≥ Please refer to page 55 for details about setting
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    for studio/indoor recording (halogen lamp, etc.) Preset value for outdoors 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
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    White Balance White Balance for the Ach/Bch can be finely adjusted. Perform this after adjusting the White Balance. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [COLOR TEMP A ch] or [COLOR TEMP B ch] 2 Touch / to adjust settings of color. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the
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    B 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
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    ∫ Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. Utilizing the USER button It is convenient to use following functions
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    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
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    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
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    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)
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    ∫ 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
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    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. ≥ When inputting the external microphone signal to audio
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    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
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    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
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    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 display
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    # [TC MODE] # desired setting [DF]: [NDF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is mainly used for broadcasting such as TV programs. It will not compensate the time code. (There will be a difference from the actual time) ≥ It is automatically set to [NDF] when the [REC
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    [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
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    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
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    Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 12 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 &
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    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
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    Lock Digital Zoom Histogram Recording Check Last Scene Delete 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
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    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
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    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
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    Last Scene Delete The motion picture recorded last can be deleted. Deleted scenes cannot be restored. 1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. 2 Touch [YES]. ≥ It will return to recording screen without deleting by touching [NO]. ≥ Last Scene Delete is not possible in
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    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
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    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
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    Switching the screen indications/mode information display DISP/MODE CHK button All the screen display other than the Counter display, Recording start/stop, Zebra display, Marker, and Safety Zone will disappear when this button is pressed. (l 105) ≥ To cancel, press the DISP/MODE CHK button again. ∫
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    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. ≥ The operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch an operation icon. SCN1 SCN2 SCN3 SCN4 SCN5 SCN6 ATW ATW.L HIST ≥ The following
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    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 PH    PS PS HA    HE SA SA 4 Touch the scene or the still
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    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/
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    , or may not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    ≥ 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
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    (optional) and check the output settings. (l 78) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. 1 Connect this unit to
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    cover). Cables not conforming to the HDMI standard will not work. Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. Part No.: RP-CHES15 (1.5 m) (4.9 TV.) ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV
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    OUT OSD] # [ON] or [OFF] ≥ It can also be switched by the On-screen display button on the wireless remote control. (l 25) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) - 77 -
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    when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥ The image quality of [AUTO] differs from that of [1080p], [1080i] and [480p]. ≥ Images may not be displayed on the
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    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
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    RAM 2 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. - 80
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    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
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    OS X 10.4/ Mac OS 10.5/Mac OS 10.6) http://pro-av.panasonic.net Example folder structure of an SD card: CAM_SD DCIM 100CDPFQ  101CDPFS . 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
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    ≥ In this manual, "Blu-ray disc recorder" is referred to as "BD recorder". Insert a memory card containing video shot in AVCHD mode using the camera into a 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
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    the Menu Refer to page 24 for how to set up the Menu. 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 can be saved to each scene file. Switch the scene
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    ≥ 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 103) [DETAIL LEVEL] Adjusts the level of the image
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    [MASTER PED] Adjustment of black level based on the image is performed. 1 Touch [MASTER PED]. 2 Touch / to adjust the black level. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode. (l 42) [DRS] Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function
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    [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
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    [MATRIX] Represents the color during the recording. 1 Touch [MATRIX]. 2 Touch the desired setting item. [NORM1]: Suitable for recording in the open air or under a halogen lamp. [NORM2]: Suitable for brighter colors than the [NORM1] mode. [FLUO]: Suitable for recording indoors under
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    AVCHD *1 Motion picture recorded in [PH 1080/30p] is converted to 1080/60i. *2 It will output with 1080/60i when this unit is connected to a TV with a HDMI cable (optional). (Video will be recorded with 1080/24p.) *3 The image aspect ratio can be changed using [ASPECT]. (l 92) ≥ When the frame rate
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    [2 SLOTS FUNC.] You can set the auto switch recording and backup recording. ≥ Insert SD cards to card slot 1 and card slot 2. [OFF]: [AUTO SW]: [BACKUP]: Cancel the setting. Set the auto switch recording Set the backup recording ∫ Auto switch recording This is simple relay recording. It is
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    motion picture recording time is 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) [PRE-REC] It will switch to the recording screen and record the image and audio from approximately 3 seconds
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    ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. [TC MODE] [DF]/[NDF] Select the compensation mode for the time code. (l 52) [TCG] [FREE RUN]/[REC RUN] Sets the way the time code will move. (l 52) [TC PRESET] Initial value
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    [HYBRID O.I.S.] [ON]/[OFF] You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. (l 37) [AUTO SLOW SHTR] [ON]/[OFF] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more depending on the ambient brightness. (The shutter speed is 1/24 or
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    [BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) according to your choice. ≥ Set the [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [ZOOM MIC]. (l 45) [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level. [2ch MIC ALC] [
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    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
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    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 j The guidelines are not displayed. (these are displayed on the TV when this unit is connected to TV.) j The setting cannot be changed. [SAFETY ZONE] [90
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    (operation icon and counter display etc.) can be displayed/ not displayed on the TV. (l 77) [DATE/TIME] [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[DATE&TIME] It is possible [ON]/[OFF] Display which remains displayed even when [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [DATE/TIME], [LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS]
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    [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames in the Intelligent Auto Mode. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritized face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the
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    [SUB REC BUTTON] Enable/disable of the sub recording start/stop button on the handle can be switched. [ON]: [OFF]: The sub recording start/stop button is enabled. The sub recording start/stop button is disabled. [SUB ZOOM] Enable/disable of the sub zoom lever on the handle can be switched. Zoom
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    Other Functions Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting [FORMAT CARD] The SD card can be formatted. (l 28) ≥ Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be
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    [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
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    longer than 2 seconds. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes approximately 1k. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) (l 77) [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p] Select the desired method of HDMI
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    TIME] The accumulated operating time of this device is displayed. [H/PHONE MODE] Selects the sound heard through the headphones. [LIVE]: [ synchronized with the images) is output. ≥ When this unit is connected to a TV using the HDMI cable (optional), audio at the time of the [RECORDING] setting
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    Video Setup ≥ 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 last scene finishes when set to [ON]. (l 70) [RESUME PLAY]
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    (l 51) PRE-REC PRE-REC (l 91) Interval recording (l 91) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 33) MNL Manual Mode (l 33) Remaining battery power (l 14) / (White) Recording to card possible (motion picture) / (Green) Card is being recognized (motion
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    C 5.1 ch Microphone Level (ALC) (l 49)/ 2 ch Microphone ALC (l 94) Wind Noise Canceler (l 93) AF50/MF50/ Focus (l 38) 00/ 00 Audio recording format (Dolby Digital) (l 45) (5.1 ch)/ (2 ch) Audio level meter (l 50) Auto iris mode (l 42) OPEN/F2.0 Z00/ 99 Backlight Compensation (l 57) Spotlight
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    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
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    97) ≥ 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 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 AGAC90PX | AGAC90P User Guide - Page 109
    and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. With other products Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the
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    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
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    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
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    a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because 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
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    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 ≥
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    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
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    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
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    AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the
  • Panasonic AGAC90PX | AGAC90P User Guide - Page 117
    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
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    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 4 GB 2300 3100 SD card 16 GB 9500 12500 64 GB
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    Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2012
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