Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC7P Operating Instructions

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This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed....

52VQT3Q78
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥Using a tripod is recommended.
≥In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Adjust the volume of the headphone using the 
cursor button right...

53VQT3Q78
Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
5
Recording functions of 
menus
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l63)
≥(Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/
Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in still 
picture recording mode.
≥(Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in 
motion picture recording mode....

54VQT3Q78
≥(Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
jImage may get washed out when 
recorded in bright surrounding.≥(Night scenery/Night portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still 
picture recording mode.
jIt is recommended using a tripod.
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
Switch the picture...

55VQT3Q78
You can select an aspect ratio for the video you record.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥Set [REC MODE] to [SA] or [SX]. (l54)
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while 
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are 
recording a subject right above or right below you.
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using...

56VQT3Q78
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the 
realism.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l63)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥When changing to intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and 
the setting cannot be changed.
≥You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
≥If wind sound cannot be reduced with the wind noise canceler function alone, set 
[BASS...

57VQT3Q78
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone 
terminal can be adjusted.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l63)
1 Select the menu.
2
(When [SETr]/[SET] is selected)
Adjust the microphone input level 
using the cursor button right or left.
≥Select   using the cursor button and press 
the cursor button in the center to activate/
disactivate AGC. When AGC is activated, the 
icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount...

58VQT3Q78
Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l63)
≥Normally set to [0dB].
≥Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
(This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still 
picture...

59VQT3Q78
Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to 
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with 
diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. 
(l63)
≥You can record an image with little white saturation if you 
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) 
(l65).
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.
Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen...

60VQT3Q78
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]. (l65)
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l63)
≥Histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
[HISTOGRAM]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting
[OFF]:...