Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC7P Operating Instructions

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Preparation
Setup
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Recording to a card
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed 
standard regarding continuous writing. 
Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥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.≥When the write-protect 
switch A on SD card is 
locked, no recording, 
deletion or editing will 
be possible on the card.
≥Keep the Memory Card 
out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC 
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC 
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory 
cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card typeCapacityMotion picture recordingStill picture 
recording
SD 
Memory 
Card8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.
Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation.
32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MBCannot be guaranteed in operation.
512 MB/1 GB/
2GB
Can be used. Can be used.
SDHC 
Memory 
Card4GB/6GB/8GB/
12 GB/16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDXC 
Memory Card48 GB/64 GB
e.g.:
32
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Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and 
insert (remove) the SD card 
into (from) the card slot.
≥Face the label side B in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it 
straight in as far as it will go.
≥Press the center of the SD card and then 
pull it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card 
cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the SD card.
≥Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop 
the SD card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or the 
failure of this unit or the SD card may 
damage or erase the data stored on the 
SD card.
≥When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on 
may result in damage to data/SD card or 
this unit.≥Do not expose the terminals of the SD 
card to water, garbage or dust.
≥Do not place SD cards in the following 
areas:
jIn direct sunlight
jIn very dusty or humid areas.
jNear a heater
jLocations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation 
can occur.)
jWhere static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves occur
≥To protect SD cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
≥About disposing of or giving away the SD 
card. (l102)
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. (l43) When the SD card is formatted, all 
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card, the access lamp lights up.
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Preparation
Setup
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Turning the unit on/off
You can turn the unit on and off using the power switch.
Set the power switch to ON to turn on the unit
The status indicator lights.
∫To turn off the unit
Set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on and off with the power switch


OFF   ON 
≥Rotate the power switch if 
changing from OFF to ON.
≥Align with A.
≥Status indicator B
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Setup
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Selecting a mode
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  ,   or  .
Motion picture recording mode (l30)
Still picture recording mode (l32)
Playback mode (l36, 67)
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Preparation
Setup
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About the LCD monitor/
viewfinder
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with 
your fingers.
≥The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch 
screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.
≥In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the basis of 
operations using the cursor buttons.
∫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 another part of the 
touch screen.
∫Drag
Move your finger while pressing on the touch 
screen. Can be used during direct playback.
∫About the operation icons
≥To operate the following icons using the cursor buttons, select the desired icon using the 
cursor buttons and then press the button in the center. (Excluding some functions)
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and 
thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting 
etc.
:
This icon is used to return to the previous screen such 
as when setting menus.
How to use the touch screen
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≥Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is 
recognized. (l44)
∫Using the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder and turn the 
viewfinder upward/downward by 
pinching the viewfinder extension 
knob.
∫Adjusting the field of view
It adjusts the field of view to show the images 
on the viewfinder clearly.
Adjust the focus by sliding the 
eyepiece corrector knob.
≥Close the LCD monitor to turn on the 
viewfinder.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥LCD monitor and viewfinder are turned on during the face-to-
face recording when the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side.
≥Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder during the face-
to-face recording.
Viewfinder adjustment
Recording showing the contents to a partner
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Preparation
Setup
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Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Select the menu.
2Select 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.
ADisplaying the World time setting 
(l40):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 
2039.
≥The 12-hour system is used to display the 
time.
3Select [ENTER] and press the 
button in the center.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥A message prompting for World time 
setting may be displayed. Perform the 
World time setting. (l40)
≥Select [EXIT], then press the button in the 
center or press the MENU button to 
complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a 
built-in lithium battery.
≥If the time display becomes [- -], the built-
in lithium battery needs to be charged. To  
recharge the built-in lithium battery, 
connect the AC adaptor or attach the 
battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is 
for approx. 24 hours and the battery will 
maintain the date and time for approx. 
6 months. (The battery is still being 
recharged even if the unit is off.) : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
MENU
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
1
Before recording
Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to 
verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to 
use the unit.
∫Holding the unit for recording
Normal recording
≥When walking while recording, keep both 
eyes open so that you can see where you 
are going and what is happening around 
you.
≥Place the unit on your right shoulder and 
hold it firmly with both hands.
≥Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close 
as possible to your right eye.
≥Take a firm stance with the legs slightly 
apart.
≥For stable images, it is recommended to 
use a tripod (optional) whenever possible.
Low-angle recording
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor 
according to the position in which the unit is 
held.
≥If the unit is not held firmly in stable 
position, the picture in the LCD monitor 
cannot be watched properly.
≥For easier low-angle recording, the sub 
recording start/stop button and the sub 
zoom lever on the front of the unit can be 
used.
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Recording from a high position For more stable pictures
≥Stabilize the unit by resting your elbows on 
a table or another stable horizontal 
surface.
∫Basic motion picture recording
≥The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of 
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
2
Recording motion 
pictures
≥Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l16)
1Change the mode to  .
2Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
≥When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥ on 
the screen.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button again to pause recording.
≥Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l33)
≥The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording 
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥Maximum number of recordable scenes: Approx. 3900
Maximum number of different dates: Approx. 200 (l71)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with 
the EXT MIC terminal.
OFF   ON 
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