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Panasonic AG-AC90AP Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1

    Register now!! Http://panasonic.Biz/sav/pass_e/ this product is eligible for the avccam 3 year warranty repair program. For details, see page 10. Operating instructions memory card camera-recorder model no. Ag-ac90ap ag-ac90apj ag-ac90apx vol.1 sqt0323 english until 2014/5/30 please read these instr...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    2 sqt0323 the following applies only in the u.S.A. And canada. The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of units. Information for your safety warning: to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ do no...

  • Page 3

    3 sqt0323 indicates safety information. The following applies only in the u.S.A. Fcc notice (usa) declaration of conformity model number: ag-ac90apj trade name: panasonic responsible party: panasonic corporation of north america two riverfront plaza newark nj07102 support contact: 1-800-524-1448 thi...

  • Page 4: Ac Adaptor

    4 sqt0323 ac adaptor this ac adaptor operates on ac between 110 v and 240 v. But ≥ in the u.S.A. And canada, the ac adaptor must be connected to a 120 v ac power supply only. ≥ when connecting to an ac supply outside of the u.S.A. Or canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the ac outlet configuration. ≥ ...

  • Page 5: Batteries

    5 sqt0323 ∫ concerning the battery button-type battery: cr2025 batteries 1 battery pack (lithium ion battery pack) ≥ use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign mat...

  • Page 6

    6 sqt0323 ∫ product identification marking conforms to ul std 60065. -if you see this symbol- product location memory card camera-recorder bottom battery charger bottom ac adaptor bottom this product contains a cr coin cell lithium battery which contains perchlorate material – special handling may a...

  • Page 7

    7 sqt0323 important safety instructions read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) read these instructions. 2) keep...

  • Page 8: Brazil Only

    8 sqt0323 brazil only brasil apenas cobrir os terminais positivo (_) e negativo (`) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper a blindagem e produzir fogo. Não desmonte, não ...

  • Page 9

    9 sqt0323 ∫ cautions for use 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 ...

  • Page 10

    10 sqt0323 ∫ cards that you can use with this unit sd memory card, sdhc memory card and sdxc memory card ≥ 4 gb or more memory cards that do not have the sdhc logo or 48 gb or more memory cards that do not have the sdxc logo are not based on sd memory card specifications. ≥ refer to page 23 for more...

  • Page 11: Contents

    11 sqt0323 information for your safety......................2 accessories.............................................12 optional accessories......................... 13 preparation names and functions of main parts .....14 power supply...........................................19 charging the batte...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    12 sqt0323 check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Accessories battery pack battery charger ac adaptor ac cable (ag-ac90ap/pj) a for ac adaptor b for battery charger ≥ u.S.A (ag-ac90apx) 2 cables ≥ taiwan eye cup remote contr...

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    13 sqt0323 optional accessories some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. * remove the lens cap (supplied). Product numbers correct as of may. 2014. These may be subject to change. (ag-ac90ap/pj) ∫ attaching the wide conversion lens/filter kit attach the wide conversion lens ...

  • Page 14

    14 sqt0323 1 shoulder strap fixture (l 17) 2 handle 3 sub zoom lever (l 31) ≥ this lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever. 4 sub recording start/stop button ≥ this button functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. 5 accessory shoe 6 microphone holder attachment pa...

  • Page 15

    15 sqt0323 19 wireless remote control sensor 20 internal microphones 21 recording lamp 22 speaker 23 lens (l 18) 24 lens hood 25 input 1, 2 (line/mic) switches 26 input 1, 2 (+48v) switches 27 user 1, 2, 3 buttons [user1, user2, user3] (l 33) 28 intelligent auto/manual switch [ia/manu] (l 31) 29 qui...

  • Page 16

    16 sqt0323 45 lcd monitor extract part [pull] (l 25) 46 lcd monitor (touch screen) (l 26) 47 shoulder strap fixture (l 17) 48 eye cup attachment part (l 17) 49 eye cup (l 17) 50 viewfinder (l 26) 51 battery release button [push] (l 20) 52 battery holder (l 20) 53 dc input terminal [dc in] (l 22) ≥ d...

  • Page 17

    17 sqt0323 ∫ adjust the length of the hand strap 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 shoulder strap we recommend that you attach the shoulder strap (supplied) ...

  • Page 18

    18 sqt0323 ∫ 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. Ag-ac90a-sqt0323_mst.Book 18 ページ ２０１４年５月１５日 木曜日 午後２時６分.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    19 sqt0323 ∫ about batteries that you can use with this unit the battery that can be used with this unit is cga-d54. Charging the battery important: ≥ do not use the ac cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the ac cable from other equipment with this u...

  • Page 20

    20 sqt0323 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 battery charger. 2 insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ≥ we recommend using panasonic batteries ( l 13, 19, 21...

  • Page 21: Charging And Recording Time

    21 sqt0323 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) ≥ these times are approximations. ≥ the indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged ...

  • Page 22

    22 sqt0323 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. ≥ ...

  • Page 23: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    23 sqt0323 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. ≥ keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Inserti...

  • Page 24: Turning The Unit On/off

    24 sqt0323 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. Operate the mode switch...

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor

    25 sqt0323 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. ≥ hold the lcd monitor extract part ...

  • Page 26: Viewfinder Adjustment

    26 sqt0323 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 anoth...

  • Page 27: Setting Date and Time

    27 sqt0323 when this unit is turned on, the message [set time zone and date/time] may appear. To make these settings, select [yes], and follow the instructions from step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. 1 select the menu. (l 28) 2 touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value u...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu Screen

    28 sqt0323 1 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. Preparation using the menu screen menu menu ag-ac90a-sqt0323_mst.Book 28...

  • Page 29: Formatting Cards

    29 sqt0323 formatting cards if you use the sd cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a pc, disc etc. ≥ when using...

  • Page 30: Recording Motion Pictures

    30 sqt0323 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. 1 change the mode to . ≥ extract the lcd monitor. 2 press the button. ≥ when photos are being recorde...

  • Page 31: Using The Zoom

    31 sqt0323 it can be zoomed up to 12k. ≥ it can zoom up to 25k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [on]. ≥ 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 i.Zoom. ≥ is displayed...

  • Page 32: Focus

    32 sqt0323 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 31) 1 press the focus a/m/¶ button to switch to manual focus. ≥ it will switch to mf from af. 2 adjust the focus by rotating the f...

  • Page 33: Manual Shutter Speed

    33 sqt0323 manual shutter speed adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ switch to manual mode. ( l 31) 1 touch the lcd monitor to display the operation icons and touch . 2 touch / to adjust settings. ≥ when [auto] is touched, the shutter speed is set automatically. ≥ touch to...

  • Page 34: Using The User Button

    34 sqt0323 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) functions of the user button ∫ list of user button function ≥...

  • Page 35

    35 sqt0323 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]. 4 touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ the recording format is displayed in the thumbnail display of the motion pictures. ( , ,...

  • Page 36

    36 sqt0323 watching video/pictures on your tv connect this unit to a tv. A hdmi connector b av multi connector ≥ 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...

  • Page 37: Specification

    37 sqt0323 memory card camera-recorder information for your safety others specification power source: dc 12 v (when using ac adaptor) dc 7.2 v (when using battery) power consumption: 12.9 w recording format: avchd format version 2.0 compliant (avchd progressive) motion picture compression: mpeg-4 av...

  • Page 38

    38 sqt0323 ac adaptor information for your safety dimensions: 115 mm (w)k37 mm (h)k57 mm (d) [4.53 q (w)k1.46 q (h)k2.24 q (d)] mass (weight): approx. 210 g (approx. 0.46 lbs.) battery charger information for your safety dimensions: 70 mm (w)k44.5 mm (h)k116 mm (d) [2.76 q (w)k1.75 q (h)k4.57 q (d)]...

  • Page 39: About Copyright

    39 sqt0323 ∫ 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-...

  • Page 40

    Web site: http://panasonic.Net © panasonic corporation 2014 ag-ac90a-sqt0323_mst.Book 40 ページ ２０１４年５月１５日 木曜日 午後２時６分.