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Panasonic AG-AC8PJ Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-AC8P
ENGLISH
VQT5D97
Vol.2

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see operating instructions Vol. 1. http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/ Vol.2 This document explains in detail how to operate this device. Concerning basic operation, please refer to the enclosed “Operating Instructions Vol.1” (printed document). Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    When taking the unit to a place which has a content different temperature, if the unit is accustomed Panasonic does not accept any responsibility to the room temperature of the destination for for damages directly or indirectly due to any...

  • Page 3: This Unit

    ∫ Caution regarding laser beams ∫ For the purposes of these The lens may suffer damage if struck by a laser operating instructions beam. Make sure that laser beams do not strike ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and the lens when shooting in an environment SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the where laser devices are used.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first ..........2 Advanced (Recording) Preparation Using the zoom ..........35 Ring zoom..........36 Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 6 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Power supply..........12 Recording Mode........36 Inserting/removing the battery ....12 Image Stabilizer Function......37 Charging the battery ......
  • Page 5 Copy/Dubbing Others Copying/playing back Indications ..........108 with an external drive ........75 Messages ............ 111 Preparing for copying/playing back ..75 About recovery........111 Simple copy ........... 77 Troubleshooting ......... 112 Copy selected files ........ 78 Updating the firmware incorporated Playing back the external drive....

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 4 5 6 18 19 Shoulder strap fixture Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) Handle Sub zoom lever [W/T] 35, 99) Volume lever [rVOLs]/Thumbnail ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as display switch [ ] (In Playback the zoom lever.
  • Page 7 MANUAL FOCUS MENU O.I.S. Ring LED 102) Shoulder strap fixture Internal microphones Recording lamp 102) Lens Lens hood Multi manual ring 38, 42) Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] Mode switch Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] Cursor button Optical Image Stabilizer button O.I.S.] Menu button [MENU] Eyepiece corrector lever...
  • Page 8 Viewfinder LCD monitor (Touch screen) ≥ Extend the viewfinder before use. ≥ It can open up to 90o. Speaker Battery release button [PUSH] Battery holder Video output terminal [VIDEO OUT] ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or Audio output terminal [AUDIO OUT] 90o B towards the opposite direction.
  • Page 9 47 48 49 50 SD card cover Card slot 2 (left) Access lamp (card 2) Card slot 1 (right) Access lamp (card 1) - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Eye Cup

    ∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1, 2 Flip the belt cover and the belt. 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.
  • Page 11 ∫ About the external stereo Attaching the external stereo microphone microphone to the unit Attach the microphone to the External stereo microphone accessory shoe. 1 Loosen the lock ring. 2 Attach the microphone. 3 Firmly tighten the lock ring. ≥ Do not apply excessive force on the lock ring. ≥...

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    Please be advised that we are not liable for 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. Inserting/removing the battery ≥...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery. This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 14). - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 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 ≥...

  • Page 16: Recording To A Card

    Preparation Recording to a card 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.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. 25) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 18: Turning The Unit On/Off

    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.

  • Page 19: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 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.

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Adjustment

    LCD monitor adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. : [SW & DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting MENU (Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/...

  • Page 21: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the field of view It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly. Adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so that you can see the display images clearly.

  • Page 22: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. Select the menu. ( : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] MENU Example: For USA 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.

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. Press the MENU button. MENU Select the desired item, then Select the desired top menu A press the button in the center using the cursor button, then to enter the setting.

  • Page 24: Basic

    Basic 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. ≥ Place the unit on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands. Recording from a high position - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Formatting Cards

    ≥ 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. ≥...

  • Page 26: Selecting A Media To Record

    Basic Selecting a media to record [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. ( : [SW & DISP SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Select the media you want to record motion pictures or still pictures on...

  • Page 27: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. 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 ¥. ∫...

  • Page 28: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button. Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful B Focus area (area inside brackets) ≥...

  • Page 29: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode Still picture operation indicator 108) R3000 R3000 R3000 Media where the still picture is recorded MEGA 20.4 (White) Remaining number of still pictures R3000 ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Optical Image Stabilizer Size of still pictures 20.4...

  • Page 30: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. MANUAL FOCUS iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode/Manual Focus Mode. Mode Effect Scenery...

  • Page 31: Automatic White Balance

    ∫ 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 optimum brightness.

  • Page 32: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback ≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. Change the mode to Select the play mode select icon A using the cursor button, then press the button in the center. Select the media type B and press the button in the center.
  • Page 33 Select the playback operation by selecting the operation icon and press the button in the center. E Operation icon TC 00:00:00:00 TC 00:00:00:00 TC 00:00:00:00 ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, press the cursor button.

  • Page 34: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ∫ Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment Operate the volume lever or the sub zoom lever to adjust the speaker/headphone volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode. Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “s”: Decreases the volume ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥...

  • Page 35: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Sub zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.

  • Page 36: Ring Zoom

    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. [ZOOM RING] Rotational direction of the ring [DOWN TELE]...

  • Page 37: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (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. Optical Image Stabilizer button Press the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on/off.

  • Page 38: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording 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.
  • Page 39 ∫ When using the manual icons Press the cursor button to display the manual icons on the screen. Select the desired item to be set and press the button in the center. Select an icon on the screen, and adjust the FOCUS setting to the desired level.

  • Page 40: White Balance

    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, refer to page 39. Select [ WB] pressing the CAMERA FUNCTION button.

  • Page 41: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    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. Select [ SHUTTER] or [ IRIS] pressing the CAMERA FUNCTION button.

  • Page 42: Recording With Manual Focus

    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. Slide the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS to set Manual Focus Mode. Select [ FOCUS] pressing the CAMERA FUNCTION button. Adjust the focus by using the multi manual ring.

  • Page 43: Counter Display

    Advanced (Recording) Counter display [COUNTER DISPLAY] You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [COUNTER DISPLAY] # desired setting MENU [TC]: Time Code TC 00:00:00:00 or TC 00:00:00.00 ≥...

  • Page 44: Setting The Time Code

    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]) Recording format Frame [PS 1080/60p], [PH 1080/60i], [HA 1080/60i], [HG 1080/60i], 0 to 29 [HE 1080/60i], [PM 720/60p], [SA 480/60i]...
  • Page 45 [TC PRESET] You can set the initial time code. Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [TC PRESET] MENU Select the item to set using the cursor button right or left, then adjust the value using the cursor button up or down. ≥...

  • Page 46: Setting The User Information

    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 [UB PRESET] You can set the User Information. Select the menu.

  • Page 47: Setting The Recording Counter

    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 recording.

  • Page 48: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Press the cursor button to display the operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon and press the button in the center.

  • Page 49: Focus Assist

    Focus Assist The in-focus area is displayed in red. A Part displayed in red ≥ The red display does not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ The red display does not appear on TV. Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears.

  • Page 50: Backlight Compensation

    PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥...

  • Page 51: Recording Check

    Recording Check 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 on/off j When the mode switch is operated j When the setting of [REC FORMAT] is changed...
  • Page 52 Histogram A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number ∫ Example of the display 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.
  • Page 53 Level Gauge This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward 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.

  • Page 54: Recording Functions Of [Camera Setup] Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of [CAMERA SETUP] menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [CAMERA SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting...

  • Page 55: Intelligent Auto Plus

    ≥ (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, cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.

  • Page 56: Picture Adjust

    [PICTURE ADJUST] 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. ≥...

  • Page 57: Color Night Rec

    [LEVEL SHOT] This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position before recording. : When this function is set to on. : When this function is set to off. : [CAMERA SETUP] # [LEVEL SHOT] # [ON] MENU ≥...

  • Page 58: Tele Macro

    [TELE MACRO] A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. : [CAMERA SETUP] # [TELE MACRO] # [ON] MENU ≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center or press the MENU button to complete the settings.

  • Page 59: Recording Functions Of [Record Setup] Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of [RECORD SETUP] menus [REC FORMAT] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting MENU [PS 1080/60p] Set the recording format to 1080/60p. [PH 1080/60i]/[HA 1080/60i]/[HG 1080/60i]/[HE 1080/60i]: Set the recording format to 1080/60i.

  • Page 60: Relay Recording

    [2 MEDIA FUNC.] You can set the relay recording and backup recording. ≥ Insert SD cards to card slot 1 and card slot 2. : [RECORD SETUP] # [2 MEDIA FUNC.] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [Relay(AutoSw)]: Set the relay recording.

  • Page 61: Time Lapse Rec

    [TIME LAPSE REC] 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.

  • Page 62: Zoom Mode

    [ASPECT] Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can be changed. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 480/60i]. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ASPECT] # desired setting MENU [16:9]/[4:3] ≥ 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.

  • Page 63: Picture Size

    [PICTURE SIZE] 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. ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode ≥...

  • Page 64: Aspect Ratio

    [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ASPECT RATIO] # desired setting MENU [4:3]: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television [3:2]: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print) [16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
  • Page 65 [Wind Noise Canceler] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceler] # desired setting MENU [Strong]: When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the wind noise by minimising the low-pitched sound.

  • Page 66: Mic Level

    [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting MENU [AUTO]: ALC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SET The desired recording level can be set.

  • Page 67: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 32. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Open the LCD monitor. Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback.

  • Page 68: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Open the LCD monitor. Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. During Playback (This operation can be performed only by touch operation.) Direct playback ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching.

  • Page 69: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

  • Page 70: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Advanced (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 ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Select and press the button in the center while TC 00:00:00:00 TC 00:00:00:00 TC 00:00:00:00...

  • Page 71: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    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. ≥...

  • Page 72: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥...
  • Page 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)) ≥...

  • Page 74: Connecting With A Hdmi Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # desired setting MENU [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]*/[480p] * This is displayed only in Playback Mode. ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i], [720p] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 75: Copy/Dubbing

    IMPORTANT: Formatting the external drive will erase all data/content previously stored on the external drive and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on your computer before formatting the external drive. Panasonic will not be liable for lost data/content. HOST...
  • Page 76 Playback on Panasonic TV with a USB terminal j Dub onto the Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder with a USB terminal When the external drive is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray disc recorder, a message prompting to format the external drive may display.

  • Page 77: Simple Copy

    ∫ 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. ≥...

  • Page 78: Copy Selected Files

    Copy selected files Connect this unit to the external drive to prepare for copying. ( Select [Copy selected files] and press the button in the center. , selecting [COPY] # [Copy ≥ You can also copy scenes or still pictures by pressing MENU selected files].

  • Page 79: Playing Back The External Drive

    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. HOST A USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended external drive) B Recommended external drive (commercially-available) Connect this unit to the external drive to prepare for playback.

  • Page 80: Relay Scene Combining

    Relay scene combining When a scene is relay-recorded 60) from either of the SD cards to the other, the divided pieces can be recombined into one scene in an external drive. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A First media of relay-recording B Second media of relay-recording C Range of Relay Recording D External drive...

  • Page 81: Dubbing

    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, dubbing may not be performed even when AVCHD is supported.

  • Page 82: Using The Eye-Fi Card

    Copy/Dubbing Using the Eye-Fi card 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. ≥ The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work on this product.

  • Page 83: Using Eye-Fi Direct Mode

    ∫ 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-Fi direct mode settings.
  • Page 84 ∫ Using the [Eye-Fi Power Management] function Set the power source for Eye-Fi transfers. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [SW & DISP SETUP] # [Eye-Fi Power Management] # desired settings MENU [BOTH]: Eye-Fi transfers are possible with either the AC adaptor or the battery. [AC]: Eye-Fi transfers are possible only when the AC adaptor is in use.

  • Page 85: With A Pc

    With a PC Connecting to a PC (File transfer/nonlinear editing) 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. ≥...

  • Page 86: If Using Mac

    ∫ If using Mac Mac OS X 10.8.4 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 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.

  • Page 87: Connecting To A Pc

    With a PC Connecting to a PC DEVICE A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Turn on the unit.

  • Page 88: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    ∫ 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 cable.

  • Page 89: About The Pc Display

    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]. The following data will be recorded. Data recorded using AVCHD format has 1 JPEG format still pictures (up to 999 still excellent compatibility with computers, due to pictures can be recorded.

  • Page 90: Menu

    Menu Using the Menu Refer to page 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. : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting MENU [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter...
  • Page 91 [DRS] 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. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. [ON]/[OFF] [I.EXPOSURE] This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly. ≥...

  • Page 92: Recording Setup

    Recording Setup Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. : [RECORD SETUP] # desired setting MENU [REC FORMAT] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. [PS 1080/60p]/[PH 1080/60i]/[HA 1080/60i]/[HG 1080/60i]/[HE 1080/60i]/[PM 720/60p]/ [SA 480/60i] [2 MEDIA FUNC.] You can set the relay recording and backup recording.
  • Page 93 [TCG] Sets the way the time code will move. [FREE RUN]/[REC RUN] [TC PRESET] Initial value of the time code can be set. [UB PRESET] User Information can be set. [COUNTER DISPLAY] You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback.
  • Page 94 [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. [4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9] [HYBRID O.I.S.] You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. [ON]/[OFF] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. [ON]/[OFF] [Wind Noise Canceler] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.

  • Page 95: Switch And Display Setting

    Switch and display setting Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. : [SW & DISP SETUP] # desired setting MENU [MEDIA SELECT] [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.

  • Page 96: Fade Color

    [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons 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 Still Picture Recording Mode.
  • Page 97 [HISTOGRAM] 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. [ON]/[OFF] [FOCUS ASSIST] The in-focus area is displayed in red.

  • Page 98: Date Format

    [DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[DATE&TIME] [DATE FORMAT] It is possible to change the date format. [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] [LEVEL METER] Select to display the audio level meter. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This item is not displayed when a still picture is selected in Playback Mode. [LENS STATUS] Display relating to lens can be switched.

  • Page 99: Usb Mode

    [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. [EVF SET] Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched. [BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK] [SELF SHOOT] Switches the mirror function of the LCD monitor when recording yourself. The image on the LCD monitor is displayed mirrored horizontally during recording of yourself when it is set to [MIRROR].
  • Page 100 [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 82. [ON]/[OFF] [Eye-Fi DIRECT] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 83. [Eye-Fi FILE SIZE] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.

  • Page 101: Other Functions

    Other Functions Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. : [OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting MENU [FORMAT MEDIA] 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.

  • Page 102: Rec Lamp

    [REC LAMP] The recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. [ON]/[OFF] [RING LED (BLUE)] The ring LED lights up blue in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. [ON]/[5 SECONDS]/[OFF] ≥...

  • Page 103: Shtr Sound

    [SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Volume low Volume high [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode. [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.

  • Page 104: Hdmi Resolution

    [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 73. [16:9]/[4:3] [DOWN CONV.] 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. [SIDE CROP]/[LETTERBOX]/[SQUEEZE] [HDMI RESOLUTION] Select the desired method of HDMI output. [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]*/[480p] * This is displayed only in Playback Mode.

  • Page 105: Operation Time

    [UPDATE] The firmware of this device is updated. 116) [OPERATION TIME] The accumulated operating time of this device is displayed. [H/PHONE MODE] Selects the sound heard through the headphones. [LIVE]: The sound which has been input from the microphone is output as is. This setting is selected when delays in the sound are annoying.

  • Page 106: Video Setup

    Video Setup ≥ Change the mode to and select the play mode select icon. : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting MENU [REPEAT PLAY] Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes when set to [ON]. [ON]/[OFF] [RESUME PLAY] If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was...

  • Page 107: Picture Setup

    Picture Setup ≥ Change the mode to and select the play mode select icon. : [PICT. SETUP] # desired setting MENU [SCENE PROTECT] 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.) [DELETE] Deletes a still picture.

  • Page 108: Indications

    Others Indications ∫ Recording indications Example: For USA Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode PRE-REC TC 00:00:00:00 R 1h20m R 3000 R 1h20m R 3000 MEGA 20.4 1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN ZOOM 12:34:56 12:34:56 NOV 15 2013 NOV 15 2013 (White) Still picture recording icon (Red)
  • Page 109 Backlight Compensation Power LCD Tele Macro Picture Adjustment Level Shot Function 1/100 Shutter Speed OPEN/F2.0 Iris value Microphone Level Gain value Fade (White), Fade (Black) ± (White)/¥ (Green) Focus indication Color Night View function Intelligent Exposure Eye-Fi transfer (For USA) NOV 15 2013 Date indication Motion Picture Recording Mode 12:34:56...
  • Page 110 ∫ Playback indications /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ D/E/;1/2; Display during playback 33, 67) TC 00:00:00:00 Counter display No.10 Scene Number Repeat Playback Resume Playback 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name Transfer/Protected motion pictures/still pictures 71, 83) Recording format Eye-Fi transfer status ∫ Indication of connection to external Drive External Drive Playback ∫...

  • Page 111: Messages

    It can be downloaded from the website. See the following web site and click the "Service and Support" tab. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/ ≥ For details on usage, please read the AVCCAM Restorer Operating Instructions (PDF file). ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Object seems to be ≥...
  • Page 113 Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. recording. ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
  • Page 114 Playback Problem Check points Scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be played back. cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be deleted.
  • Page 115 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this unit is not supplied USB cable. detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥...

  • Page 116: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Unit

    Others Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit 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/ - 116 -...

  • Page 117: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. The unit and the SD card become warm Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

  • Page 118: About The Battery

    ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or About the battery cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 119: About The Ac Adaptor

    If you drop the battery accidentally, check to About charging lamp during see if the terminals are damaged. charging ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. When the charging lamp is flashing, the Do not throw an old battery into fire. following should be considered.
  • Page 120 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner.

  • Page 121: About Copyright

    LLC in the United States and other countries. commercial purposes. “End user” refers to ™ ≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic persons or organizations handling such Corporation. contents for personal use. ™...

  • Page 122: Recording Formats/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording formats/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 [PS 1080/60p] [PH 1080/60i] [HA 1080/60i] [HG 1080/60i] [HE 1080/60i] Picture size/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/...

  • Page 123: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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. 20.4 Picture size 6016k3384 4096k2304 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 4 GB 3200 SD card 16 GB 1300 2700...

  • Page 124: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Attaching the Wide Conversion Attaching the optional accessories Lens/Filter Kit on the accessory shoe Attach the Wide Conversion Lens You can attach a variety of optional (VW-W4907H: optional) ND filter or MC accessories to the accessory shoe. For protector of the Filter Kit (VW-LF49N: optional) information on how to attach and use those in front of the lens.
  • Page 125 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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