Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC7P Operating Instructions

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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Battery pack
AC adaptor
AC cable
DC cable
AV cable
Component cable
USB cable
Stylus pen
Lens cap
Shoulder strap
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Preparation
Before using
1
Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l25)
≥It can open up to 90o.
≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens 
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
2 Viewfinder (l26)
3 Eyecup
4 Sub recording start/stop button (l28)≥This button functions in the same manner 
as the recording start/stop button.
5 Sub zoom lever (l45)
≥This lever functions in the same manner 
as the zoom lever.
6 Speaker
7 Sub menu button [MENU] (l39)
≥This button...

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13 Focus ring (l66)
14 Accessory shoe (l111)
15 Recording lamp (l42)
16 Lens
17 Lens hood
≥This will reduce the extra light entering the 
lens in bright sunlight or backlight etc., 
making it possible to take clearer pictures.
18 Lens hood attachment knob
≥When you remove the lens hood, first of 
all, loosen the lens hood attachment knob.
≥When you attach the lens hood back, unite 
the mark A and fasten the lens hood 
attachment knob.
≥If you use the filter kit (optional) or the 
conversion...

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21 Battery holder (l18)
22 Battery release button [PUSH] (l18)
23 Shoulder strap fixture (l16)
24 External microphone terminal 
[EXT MIC] 
≥This unit is not compatible with a plug-in 
powered microphone.
≥When the unit is connected with the AC 
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard 
depending on the microphone type. In this 
case, please switch to the battery for the 
power supply and the noise will stop.
25 Internal microphones
26 Headphone terminal [PHONES] 
(l52)
≥Excessive sound pressure...

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32 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l22)
33 Card slot (l22)
34 HDMI connector [HDMI] 
(l78, 82)
35 USB terminal [ ] (l88)
36 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l20)
≥Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a 
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor 
(VW-AD21PP-K; optional).
37 Status indicator (l23)
38 Power switch (l23)
39 Recording start/stop button (l30)
40 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 
your hand.
1, 2Flip the belt.
3Adjust the length.
4, 5Replace the belt.
DC INOFF   ON 
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36
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∫About the Lens cap
When not using the unit, attach the lens cap 
to protect the lens.
≥When recording, always remove the lens 
cap before turning the unit on.
∫About the Shoulder strap
We recommend that you attach the shoulder 
strap before going out of doors to record so 
as to avoid dropping this unit.
1 Pull the end of the shoulder strap 
through the shoulder strap fixture 
on the unit.2 Fold the tip of the shoulder strap, 
run it through the shoulder strap 
length adjuster, and pull it....

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Preparation
Setup
1
Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The 
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and 
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries 
which do not...

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≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l17).
≥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 an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period 
of time with doors and windows closed.
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure and 
slide it until it clicks and locks.
Inserting/removing the battery
Removing the batteryBe sure to set the power switch to 
OFF and...

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∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥These times are approximations.
≥The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as 
high/low temperature.
≥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...

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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:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥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 unit.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC...