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 functions in the same manner 
as the menu button.
8 Mode switch (l24)
9 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus 
switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
(l34, 63, 66)
10 Cursor button 
11 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l48)12 Menu button [MENU] (l39)
POWER
LCDMENU
MANUALFOCUS
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8
12 1
5
7
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Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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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 lens (optional), remove the 
lens hood. (l111 )
19 Eyepiece corrector knob (l26)
20 Tripod receptacle
≥If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm 
(0.22q) screw or larger, it may damage this 
unit.
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2020
1919
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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 from 
earphones and headphones can cause 
hearing loss.
≥Listening at full volume for long periods 
may damage the user’s ears.
27 Photoshot button [ ] (l32)
28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture 
recording mode or still picture 
recording mode) (l45)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback 
mode) (l38)
29 Component connector 
[COMPONENT] (l78)
≥Use the component cable (only the 
supplied cable).
30 Video output connector [VIDEO OUT] 
(l78, 85)
≥Use the AV cable (only the supplied 
cable).
31 Audio output connector 
[AUDIO OUT] (l78, 85)
≥Use the AV cable (only the supplied 
cable).
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21
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VIDEO OUTAUDIO L– –R
OUTCOMPONENT
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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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38
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40
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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.
≥Pull it out more than 2 cm (0.79q) 1 from 
the shoulder strap length adjuster so that it 
cannot slip off.
About the supplied 
accessories
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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 support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are 
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate 
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 
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.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before 
using this unit.
Charging lamp [CHARGE]A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l19)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit correctly 
(l101)
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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 the status indicator goes 
off. Then remove the battery while 
supporting the unit to prevent it 
dropping.
While pushing the PUSH button, 
slide the battery in the direction 
indicated by the arrow.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the manufacturer. 
Dispose of used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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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 not a malfunction.
Charging and recording time
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity]Charging 
timeRecording 
modeMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual 
recordable 
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/
2640/2500 (typ./min.) mAh]4h40minHA 4h35min 2h50min
HG 4h40min 2h50min
HX/HE 4h40min 2h55min
SA/SX 5h 3h5min
VW-VBG130 (optional)[7.2 V/
1320/1250 (typ./min.) mAh]2h35minHA/HG/
HX/HE2h25min 1h30min
SA/SX 2h35min 1h35min
VW-VBG6 (optional)[7.2 V/
5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh]9h25minHA 11h25min 7h5min
HG 11h30min 7h5min
HX/HE 11h35min 7h10min
SA/SX 12h20min 7h40min
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
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If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then   will become red. If the battery 
discharges, then   will flash.
≥The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you 
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green 
and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining 
battery capacity will not be shown.
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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 cable to the AC adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
≥When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status 
indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.
Connecting to the AC outlet
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DC IN
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ADC output terminal
BDC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the 
[ ] mark of the DC input 
terminal.
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