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Panasonic AG-AC8EJ Operating Instructions Manual

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    Operating instructions memory card camera-recorder model no. Ag-ac8p vol.2 please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Vqt5d97 english until 2013/9/30 register now!! Http://panasonic.Biz/sav/pass_e/ this product is eligible for the avccam ...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    - 2 - ∫ about the recording format for recording motion pictures you can record motion pictures with avchd recording formats using this unit. ( l 27 , 59 ) ≥ avchd progressive (1080/60p) supported. Avchd progressive: it is possible to record video with highest quality (1080/60p) possible with this u...

  • Page 3

    - 3 - ∫ caution regarding laser beams the lens may suffer damage if struck by a laser beam. Make sure that laser beams do not strike the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used. ∫ cards that you can use with this unit sd memory card, sdhc memory card and sdxc memory card ≥ ...

  • Page 4: Preparation

    - 4 - read this first ................................................. 2 preparation names and functions of main parts ............ 6 power supply................................................ 12 inserting/removing the battery ............... 12 charging the battery .................................

  • Page 5: Copy/dubbing

    - 5 - copy/dubbing copying/playing back with an external drive .................................. 75 preparing for copying/playing back ....... 75 simple copy ........................................... 77 copy selected files ................................ 78 playing back the external drive..........

  • Page 6

    - 6 - 1 shoulder strap fixture 2 handle 3 sub zoom lever [w/t] ( l 35 , 99 ) ≥ this lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever. 4 sub recording start/stop button ( l 24 , 99 ) ≥ this button functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. 5 microphone cable holder 6 accesso...

  • Page 7

    - 7 - 20 ring led ( l 102 ) 21 shoulder strap fixture 22 internal microphones 23 recording lamp ( l 102 ) 24 lens ( l 10 ) 25 lens hood 26 multi manual ring ( l 38 , 42 ) 27 camera function button [camera function] ( l 38 ) 28 mode switch ( l 18 ) 29 intelligent auto/manual/manual focus switch [ia/m...

  • Page 8

    - 8 - 35 lcd monitor (touch screen) ( l 19 ) ≥ it can open up to 90o. ≥ it can rotate up to 180o a towards the lens or 90o b towards the opposite direction. 36 eye cup attachment part ( l 10 ) 37 eye cup ( l 10 ) 38 accessory shoe 39 viewfinder ( l 21 ) ≥ extend the viewfinder before use. 40 speaker...

  • Page 9

    - 9 - 46 sd card cover ( l 17 ) 47 card slot 2 (left) ( l 17 ) 48 access lamp (card 2) ( l 17 ) 49 card slot 1 (right) ( l 17 ) 50 access lamp (card 1) ( l 17 ) 46 47 48 49 50

  • Page 10

    - 10 - ∫ adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. ∫ 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. ∫ attaching the lens cap protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used....

  • Page 11

    - 11 - ∫ about the external stereo microphone external stereo microphone 1 microphone condenser 2 cable holder 3 lock ring 4 mini plug and cable 5 shoe 6 plug section attaching the external stereo microphone to the unit 1 attach the microphone to the accessory shoe. 1 loosen the lock ring. 2 attach ...

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    - 12 - ∫ about batteries that you can use with this unit the battery that can be used with this unit is vw-vbd29/cga-d54. Inserting/removing the battery ≥ set the power switch to off to turn off the unit. ( l 18 ) install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Preparation ...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    - 13 - charging the battery 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 ...

  • Page 14: Charging And Recording Time

    - 14 - ≥ if you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Charging and recording time ∫ charging/recording time ≥...

  • Page 15

    - 15 - ≥ the actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ the batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery capacity indication ≥ the display changes as the batter...

  • Page 16: Recording To A Card

    - 16 - the unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an sd card. To record to an sd card, read the following. 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. * sd speed class rating is the speed...

  • Page 17

    - 17 - inserting/removing an sd card caution: check that the access lamp has gone off. 1 open the sd card cover and insert (remove) the sd card into (from) the card slot b. ≥ one sd card can be inserted into each of the card slot 1 and the card slot 2. ≥ face the label side c in the direction shown ...

  • Page 18: Turning The Unit On/off

    - 18 - set the power switch to on while pressing the lock release button b to turn on the unit. 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. ( l 103 ) operate the mode ...

  • Page 19

    - 19 - the viewfinder is turned off and the lcd monitor is turned on when the lcd monitor is opened. The viewfinder is turned on when the lcd monitor is closed. How to use the touch screen you can operate by directly touching the lcd monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ≥ the unit supports both ...

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Adjustment

    - 20 - lcd monitor adjustment ≥ these settings will not affect the images actually recorded. This makes it easier to view the lcd monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. ( l 23 ) * it is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode. ≥ when the ac adaptor is in use, ...

  • Page 21: Viewfinder Adjustment

    - 21 - viewfinder adjustment ≥ these settings will not affect the images actually recorded. It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly. 1 adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so that you can see the display images clearly. ≥ be careful not to trap your fingers when...

  • Page 22: Setting Date and Time

    - 22 - the clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. 1 select the menu. ( l 23 ) 2 select the date and time to be set using the cursor button right or left, then adjust the desired value using the cursor button up or down. ≥ the year can be set between 2000 and 2039. 3 se...

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Screen

    - 23 - ≥ you can also perform operations by touch operation. ( l 19 ) 1 press the menu button. 2 select the desired top menu a using the cursor button, then press the cursor button right or press the button in the center. 3 select the submenu item b, then press the cursor button right or press the b...

  • Page 24: Before Recording

    - 24 - ∫ basic camera positioning normal recording ≥ place the unit on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands. Recording from a high position low-angle recording ≥ for easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever can be used. Basic before rec...

  • Page 25: Formatting Cards

    - 25 - ≥ 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 ...

  • Page 26: Selecting A Media To Record

    - 26 - [sd card 1] and [sd card 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 change the mode to or . 2 select the menu. ( l 23 ) 3 select the media you want to record motion pictures or still pictures on by using the cursor button, and press the button in the center. ...

  • Page 27: Recording Motion Pictures

    - 27 - 1 change the mode to . 2 open the lcd monitor. 3 press the recording start/stop button b to start recording. ≥ recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again. A when you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. ∫ screen indications in the motion picture recording mode ≥ to c...

  • Page 28: Recording Still Pictures

    - 28 - 1 change the mode to . 2 open the lcd monitor. 3 press the button. Focus indication: ≥ if you set the optical image stabilizer function ( l 37 ) to ([mode1]), then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (mega optical image stabilizer) will be displayed when the button is pres...

  • Page 29: Mode

    - 29 - ∫ about the screen indications in still picture recording mode ∫ about the focusing area when there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. Recording still pictures in moti...

  • Page 30: Intelligent Auto Mode

    - 30 - the following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. *1 in motion picture recording mode only *2 in still picture recording mode only *3 when [auto slow shtr] ( l 64 ) is [off], low light mode will not be entered. ≥ depending on the...

  • Page 31

    - 31 - ∫ intelligent auto mode when switching to intelligent auto mode, the automatic white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimu...

  • Page 32

    - 32 - ≥ you can also perform operations by touch operation. ( l 19 ) 1 change the mode to . 2 select the play mode select icon a using the cursor button, then press the button in the center. 3 select the media type b and press the button in the center. 4 select the still picture c or the recording ...

  • Page 33

    - 33 - 6 select the playback operation by selecting the operation icon and press the button in the center. * if 6/5 is selected during fast rewinding/fast forwarding and the center of the cursor button is pressed again, the fast rewind/fast forward speed will increase. (the screen display changes to...

  • Page 34

    - 34 - ∫ speaker/headphone volume adjustment operate the volume lever or the sub zoom lever to adjust the speaker/headphone volume during motion picture playback mode. ≥ sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ if pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thu...

  • Page 35: Using The Zoom

    - 35 - ∫ about the zoom bar the zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. ∫ about the zoom speed ≥ the zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥ zoom speed of the sub zoom lever will vary depending on the setting of [sub zoom]. ( l 99 ) advanced (recording...

  • Page 36: Ring Zoom

    - 36 - ring zoom zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring. You can set your preferred rotational directions for the zoom operation in [zoom ring]. In manual mode, use the camera function button to set the ring operation icon to zoom. ( l 95 ) ≥ this function’s default setting is [down ...

  • Page 37: Image Stabilizer Function

    - 37 - 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. ∫ changing image stabilizer mode (motion picture recording mode) when s...

  • Page 38: Manual Recording

    - 38 - the operation sequence differs for the multi manual ring and manual icons. ≥ the manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (iris and gain) settings, zoom operation are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. Set the ia/manu...

  • Page 39

    - 39 - ∫ when using the manual icons 1 press the cursor button to display the manual icons on the screen. 2 select the desired item to be set and press the button in the center. 3 select an icon on the screen, and adjust the setting to the desired level. Focus wb shtr iris a manual icons focus ( l 4...

  • Page 40: White Balance

    - 40 - white balance automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ set the ia/manual/focus switch to manual mode. ≥ for how to perform the settings when using the manual icons, ref...

  • Page 41

    - 41 - manual shutter speed/iris adjustment shutter speed: adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ set the ia/manual/focus switch to manual mode. ≥ for how to perform the settings when using the manual icons, refer to page 39 . 1 se...

  • Page 42: Recording With Manual Focus

    - 42 - recording with manual focus if auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ set the ia/manual/focus switch to manual mode. 1 slide the ia/manual/focus switch to focus to set manual focus mode. 2 select [ focus] pressing the camera function button. 3 adjust the fo...

  • Page 43: Counter Display

    - 43 - you can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. Select the menu. ( l 23 ) advanced (recording) counter display [counter display] : [record setup] # [counter display] # desired setting [tc]: time code ( l 44 ) tc 00:00:00:00 or tc 00:00:0...

  • Page 44: Setting The Time Code

    - 44 - 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]) select the compensation mode for the time code. ≥ it is automatically set to [ndf]...

  • Page 45

    - 45 - you can set the initial time code. 1 select the menu. 2 select the item to set using the cursor button right or left, then adjust the value using the cursor button up or down. ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute, “s” for second and “f” for frame. 3 select [enter] using the curso...

  • Page 46

    - 46 - setting the user information eight digit hexadecimal alphanumeric can be entered and displayed as a memo information such as dates, control numbers, etc., into the user information. Ub 00 00 00 00 you can set the user information. 1 select the menu. 2 select the item to set using the cursor b...

  • Page 47

    - 47 - 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])) select the counting method during the recording. The ...

  • Page 48: Operation Icons

    - 48 - select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 press the cursor button to display the operation icons on the screen. 2 select an operation icon and press the button in the center. (e.G. Level gauge) ≥ the operation icons that are displayed can be changed. ...

  • Page 49

    - 49 - the in-focus area is displayed in red. ≥ the red display does not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ the red display does not appear on tv. When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (fade in) when you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (fade out) ...

  • Page 50

    - 50 - this allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. ≥ appears on the screen. ≥ aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ there is no beep sound. ≥ pre-rec is canceled in the following case. J after 3 hours have pa...

  • Page 51

    - 51 - approximately 2 seconds at the end of the video recorded last can be played back. It will return to recording screen once the playback is completed. ≥ playback operation is not possible during the recording check. ≥ recording check is not possible in following cases: j when the unit is turned...

  • Page 52

    - 52 - a graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using iris setting. ( l 41 ) displays the luminance ...

  • Page 53

    - 53 - this function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. ∫ to correct the tilt ≥ the horizontal tilt display a and vertical tilt display b appear yellow when there is a tilt, and appear green when there is almost no tilt. ≥ the maximum tilt display angles are...

  • Page 54: Recording Functions Of

    - 54 - when you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ switch to manual mode. ( l 38 ) ≥ (sports/portrait/soft skin/spotlight/snow/beach/sunset/scenery) j the shutter speed is 1/8 or more in still picture recording mode. ≥ (sunset/...

  • Page 55

    - 55 - ≥ (soft skin) j if the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. J if the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. J if you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, can...

  • Page 56

    - 56 - adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a tv while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ this setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. ≥ switch to manual mode. ( l 38 ) 1 select the menu. 2 sel...

  • Page 57

    - 57 - this function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position before recording. ≥ select [exit] and press the button in the center or press the menu button to complete the settings. ≥ icon is displayed in a position. J when the tilt is corrected: j...

  • Page 58

    - 58 - a more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ select [exit] and press the button in the center or press the menu button to complete the settings. ≥ the unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 60 cm (24 q). ≥...

  • Page 59: Recording Functions Of

    - 59 - switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. A image quality prioritized b recording time prioritized * this option allows you to record in 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), which is the highest picture quality for this unit. ≥ [i] and [p] of the frame ...

  • Page 60

    - 60 - you can set the relay recording and backup recording. ≥ insert sd cards to card slot 1 and card slot 2. ∫ relay recording it is possible to continuously record on the sd card in the other card slot even when the available capacity of the sd card runs out during the recording. Note that there ...

  • Page 61

    - 61 - a scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. ≥ a frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up a motion picture of 1 second. ≥ switch to manual mode. ( l 38 ) ≥ appears ...

  • Page 62

    - 62 - image aspect ratio for the recording format [sa 480/60i] can be changed. ≥ set [rec format] to [sa 480/60i]. ( l 59 ) ≥ when using the lcd monitor, when the aspect ratio is set to [4:3], black bands are displayed on the left and right of the screen. Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion p...

  • Page 63

    - 63 - the higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ the number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. ( l 64 ) ∫ picture size and maximum zoom ratio in still picture recording mode ≥ change the mode to . * ext...

  • Page 64

    - 64 - this allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ≥ this function’s default setting is [16:9]. ≥ when the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen. ≥ the edges of still pictures recorded...

  • Page 65

    - 65 - this will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ switch to manual mode. ( l 38 ) ≥ when [normal] is set, will be displayed on the screen. When [strong] is set, will be displayed on the screen. ≥ this function’s default setting is [normal]. ...

  • Page 66

    - 66 - when recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. 1 select the menu. 2 (when [set ]/[set ] is selected) adjust the microphone input level using the cursor button right or left. ≥ adjust the microphone input level so that the la...

  • Page 67: Playback Operations

    - 67 - motion picture playback using operation icon for details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 32 . Advanced (playback) playback operations playback operation playback display operating steps skip playback (to the start of a scene) during playback 1) open the lcd monitor. 2) touch t...

  • Page 68: Repeat Playback

    - 68 - creating still picture from motion picture a single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the recorded motion picture. Press the button at the location to be saved ...

  • Page 69

    - 69 - resuming the previous playback if playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. ≥ the memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit...

  • Page 70

    - 70 - ¬ change the mode to . ∫ to delete the scene or still picture being played back select and press the button in the center while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ∫ to delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display 1 select the menu. ≥ all the scenes or ...

  • Page 71

    - 71 - when you stop deleting halfway: select [cancel] and press the button in the center while deleting. ≥ the scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: select [return] and press the button in the center. ≥ scenes ...

  • Page 72

    - 72 - ≥ use the av cable (supplied) or hdmi cable (commercially-available) and check the output settings. ≥ 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...

  • Page 73

    - 73 - ≥ check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ please use “high speed hdmi cables” that have the hdmi logo (as 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)) ≥ when connecting ...

  • Page 74

    - 74 - connecting with a hdmi cable select the desired method of hdmi output. * this is displayed only in playback mode. ≥ [auto] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected tv. If the images are not output on the tv when the setting is [auto], switch to th...

  • Page 75: Drive

    - 75 - if you connect an external drive (commercially-available) to this unit, you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to an external drive. It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external drive. ≥ you can copy scenes and still pictures record...

  • Page 76

    - 76 - 4 select the desired item and press the button in the center. ≥ following can be performed by connecting the external drive with the scenes and still pictures copied from this unit to other devices. J playback on panasonic tv with a usb terminal j dub onto the panasonic blu-ray disc recorder ...

  • Page 77: Simple Copy

    - 77 - ∫ formatting this is for initializing the external drive. ≥ please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a pc etc. ≥ connect this unit to the external drive and select [playback from external ...

  • Page 78: Copy Selected Files

    - 78 - copy selected files 1 connect this unit to the external drive to prepare for copying. ( l 75 ) 2 select [copy selected files] and press the button in the center. ≥ you can also copy scenes or still pictures by pressing , selecting [copy] # [copy selected files]. 3 select the media you want to...

  • Page 79

    - 79 - playing back the external drive ≥ only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the external drive can be played back. A usb connection cable (supplied with recommended external drive) b recommended external drive (commercially-available) 1 connect this un...

  • Page 80: Relay Scene Combining

    - 80 - relay scene combining when a scene is relay-recorded ( l 60 ) from either of the sd cards to the other, the divided pieces can be recombined into one scene in an external drive. A first media of relay-recording b second media of relay-recording c range of relay recording d external drive 1 in...

  • Page 81: Dubbing

    - 81 - dubbing with a blu-ray disc recorder ≥ 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. 1 remove ...

  • Page 82: Using The Eye-Fi Card

    - 82 - by using an eye-fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures on the card, and save them on a pc or upload them on a file-sharing website via a wireless network. ≥ insert an eye-fi card (commercially available) into card slot 2 of the unit. ≥ (when using ...

  • Page 83

    - 83 - ∫ using eye-fi direct mode the files can be transferred directly from the eye-fi card to a smartphone without going through the wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a pc in advance. ≥ install the software supplied with the eye-fi card on your pc, and configure the eye-...

  • Page 84

    - 84 - ∫ using the [eye-fi power management] function set the power source for eye-fi transfers. ≥ change the mode to . Select the menu. ≥ the eye-fi menu only appears when an eye-fi card is used. ≥ the eye-fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes ...

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Pc

    - 85 - when this device and a computer 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 ...

  • Page 86

    - 86 - ∫ if using mac ≥ 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. Pc mac os mac os x 10.8.4 cpu intel core 2 duo or better ram 2 gb or more interface ...

  • Page 87: Connecting To A Pc

    - 87 - a usb cable (supplied) ≥ insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 connect this unit to the ac adaptor. ≥ use the ac adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 2 turn on the unit. 3 set [usb mode] to [device]. ( l 99 ) 4 connect this unit to a pc. ≥ the usb function se...

  • Page 88

    - 88 - ∫ to disconnect usb cable safely (if using windows) select the icon in task tray displayed on the pc, and then click [eject avccam handheld]. ≥ depending on your pc’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. (if using mac) drag [cam_sd] disk icon to the [trash], and then disconnect the usb c...

  • Page 89: About The Pc Display

    - 89 - about the pc display when the unit is connected to a pc, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ removable disk (example: ) is displayed in [computer]. Example folder structure of an sd card: the following data will be recorded. 1 jpeg format still pictures (up to 999 still pictures can be r...

  • Page 90: Camera Setup

    - 90 - refer to page 23 for how to set up the menu. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. Camera setup menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum s...

  • Page 91

    - 91 - this brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly. ( l 49 ) ≥ switch to manual mode. ( l 38 ) this brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly. ( l 50 ...

  • Page 92: Recording Setup

    - 92 - recording setup menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. ( l 59 ) you can set the relay recording and backup recording. ( l 60 ) a scene that moves slowly for l...

  • Page 93

    - 93 - sets the way the time code will move. ( l 44 ) initial value of the time code can be set. ( l 45 ) user information can be set. ( l 46 ) you can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. ( l 43 ) set the recording counter to 0:00:00. ( l 4...

  • Page 94

    - 94 - this allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ( l 64 ) you can set the hybrid optical image stabilizer. ( l 37 ) you can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ( l 64 ) this will reduce the wind noise comi...

  • Page 95: Switch And Display Setting

    - 95 - switch and display setting menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. [sd card 1] and [sd card 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. ( l 26 ) sets the rotation direction and zoom operation of the multi manua...

  • Page 96

    - 96 - you can change the operation icons ( l 48 ) to display on the screen. Register 4 favorite operation icons. ≥ the default settings are, (focus assist), (drs), (level gauge) and (menu) for motion picture recording mode, and (focus assist), (intelligent exposure), (level gauge) and (menu) for st...

  • Page 97

    - 97 - a graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. ( l 52 ) the in-focus area is displayed in red. ( l 49 ) display of the ra...

  • Page 98

    - 98 - it is possible to change the date and time display mode. It is possible to change the date format. Select to display the audio level meter. ≥ this item is not displayed when a still picture is selected in playback mode. Display relating to lens can be switched. (zoom display, optical image st...

  • Page 99

    - 99 - it adjusts brightness and color density on the lcd monitor. ( l 20 ) brightness of the viewfinder can be switched. ( l 21 ) switches the mirror function of the lcd monitor when recording yourself. ( l 21 ) the image on the lcd monitor is displayed mirrored horizontally during recording of you...

  • Page 100

    - 100 - this item is displayed only when an eye-fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 82 . This item is displayed only when an eye-fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 83 . This item is displayed only when an eye-fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 83 . This item is displayed only whe...

  • Page 101: Other Functions

    - 101 - other functions menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. The sd cards or external drive can be formatted. ≥ 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 u...

  • Page 102

    - 102 - the recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [off], it does not light during recording. The ring led lights up blue in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode. ≥ when [5 seconds] is set, the ring led lights up for 5 seconds after the unit is turned...

  • Page 103

    - 103 - you can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. ≥ no shutter sound is emitted in motion picture recording mode. When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ this unit will not automatically turn off even if [econ...

  • Page 104

    - 104 - please refer to page 73 . This function allows you to select how to display images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a tv with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Select the desired method of hdmi output. ( l 74 ) * this is displayed only in playback mode. Component output setting can be changed. ( l 74 ) set to ...

  • Page 105

    - 105 - the firmware of this device is updated. ( l 116 ) the accumulated operating time of this device is displayed. Selects the sound heard through the headphones. ≥ when this unit is connected to a tv using the hdmi cable (optional), audio at the time of the [recording] setting is output even if ...

  • Page 106: Video Setup

    - 106 - video setup ≥ change the mode to and select the play mode select icon. ( l 32 ) playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes when set to [on]. ( l 68 ) if playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped when set t...

  • Page 107: Picture Setup

    - 107 - picture setup ≥ change the mode to and select the play mode select icon. ( l 32 ) still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (even if you protect some still pictures, formatting the sd card will delete them.) ( l 71 ) deletes a still picture. ( l 70 ) copy ≥ cha...

  • Page 108: Indications

    - 108 - ∫ recording indications example: for usa others indications motion picture recording mode still picture recording mode 1/100 99% ↑ pre-rec r 1h20m r 1h20m r 3000 r 3000 tc 00:00:00:00 mf +1 open 0db nov 15 2013 nov 15 2013 12:34:56 awb 20.4 m mega zoom 1/100 mf +1 open 0db 12:34:56 awb a / /...

  • Page 109

    - 109 - b / / / power lcd ( l 20 ) picture adjustment ( l 56 ) level shot function ( l 57 ) 1/100 shutter speed ( l 41 ) open/f2.0 iris value ( l 41 ) 0db gain value ( l 41 ) ± (white)/¥ (green) focus indication ( l 28 ) / / / / eye-fi transfer ( l 84 ) / / / / / / motion picture recording mode ( l ...

  • Page 110

    - 110 - ∫ playback indications ∫ indication of connection to external drive ∫ indication of connection to other devices ∫ confirmatory indications 1/;/5/ /6/ /7/8/9/:/ d/e/;1/2; display during playback ( l 33 , 67 ) tc 00:00:00:00 counter display ( l 43 ) no.10 scene number repeat playback ( l 68 ) ...

  • Page 111: About Recovery

    - 111 - major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. About recovery if faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detec...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    - 112 - ∫ it is not a malfunction in following cases others troubleshooting a clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ this is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to or . Object seems to be warp...

  • Page 113

    - 113 - recording problem check points the unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ use an sd card that can be used for motion picture recording. ( l 16 ) ≥ the recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format...

  • Page 114

    - 114 - playback problem check points scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ release the protect setting. ( l 71 ) ≥ any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed...

  • Page 115

    - 115 - ∫ if avchd scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device the images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ just how smoothly th...

  • Page 116: Into The Unit

    - 116 - to check the latest information on the firmware and update methods, see the following web site and click the "service and support" tab. Http://pro-av.Panasonic.Net/en/ others updating the firmware incorporated into the unit.

  • Page 117: Cautions For Use

    - 117 - keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, tvs, video games etc.). ≥ if you use this unit on top of or near a tv, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ do not use this unit near cell p...

  • Page 118

    - 118 - ≥ when storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the tripod still attached ≥ when the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the han...

  • Page 119

    - 119 - if you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw an old battery into fire. ≥ heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. If the operating time is very s...

  • Page 120

    - 120 - when disposing of or giving away the sd card, note that: ≥ formatting and deletion of data on this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the sd card. ≥ it is recommended that the sd card is physically destroyed or the sd card...

  • Page 121: About Copyright

    - 121 - ∫ carefully observe copyright laws ∫ licenses ≥ sdxc logo is a trademark of sd-3c, llc. ≥ “avchd”, “avchd progressive” and the “avchd progressive” logo are trademarks of panasonic corporation and sony corporation. ≥ manufactured under license from dolby laboratories. Dolby and the double-d s...

  • Page 122: Recordable Time

    - 122 - ≥ sd cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. A favors image quality b favors recording time ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute. ≥ if recording for long periods, prepare batteries fo...

  • Page 123: Pictures

    - 123 - ≥ sd cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. ≥ the number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded. ≥ maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of re...

  • Page 124: Optional Accessories

    - 124 - attach the wide conversion lens (vw-w4907h: optional) nd filter or mc protector of the filter kit (vw-lf49n: optional) in front of the lens. ≥ it is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood. You can attach a variety of optional accessories to the accessory shoe. For informatio...

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