Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC7P Operating Instructions

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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥Change the mode to  .
∫Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 20k.
∫Picture size in motion picture recording mode
Picture size will change depending on recording mode or aspect ratio.
≥This function’s default settings are [ 2.9M] in still picture recording mode and 
 (1920k1080) in motion picture recording mode.
≥The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥Please refer to page 106 about the number of recordable pictures.
≥When the picture size is [ 2.9M], [ 0.3M], [ 2.8M] or   (640k480), 
black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting
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.
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra optical zoom 
(l45)
2.9M 1952k1464
4:3–
*
0.3M 640k480 40k
2.8M 2064k1376 3:2 –
*
2.1M 1920k1080 16:9 –*
Picture sizeAspect ratioRecording mode
1920k1080 16:9HA/HG/HX/HE
SA/SX
640k480 4:3 SA/SX
MENU
4:3
4:3
3:
2
16:9
2.1M
0.3M
4:32.1M
4:34:33:
20.3M
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Selecting the picture quality.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥No shutter sound is emitted in motion picture recording mode.
[QUALITY]
: [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting
:Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
:Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded 
in normal picture quality.
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/ /
MENU
MENU
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
6
Manual recording
¬Change the mode to   or  .
(The white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you 
change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.)
Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.
≥ appears on the screen.
Perform the setting by selecting the desired item to be set with the 
cursor button and press the button in the center.
≥Select 1 and press the button in the center to change the page.
≥Select / and press the button in the center to display/not-display the manual icon.
MNL
MANUAL
FOCUS
White balance (l64)
Manual shutter speed (l65)
Iris adjustment (l65)WB
SHTR
IRISFIRISSHTRWB
FF
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The 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. (l63)
1Select [WB] using the cursor 
button right or left and press 
the button in the center.
2Select white balance mode 
using the cursor button up or 
down and press the button in 
the center.
≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the 
color on the screen.≥To return to auto setting, set to   or 
set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
intelligent auto mode.
∫To set the white balance 
manually
1 Select   using the cursor button 
up or down, fill the screen with a 
white subject.
2 Select the blinking   and press the 
button in the center.
≥When the screen turns black instantly and 
the   display stops flashing and then 
lights constantly, the setting is complete.
≥If the   display continues flashing, the 
white balance cannot be set. In this case, 
use other white balance modes.
≥If you turn on the unit with the lens cap 
attached, the auto white balance will not 
be performed correctly. Always remove 
the lens cap before turning on the unit.
≥When the   display flashes, the manual 
white balance previously adjusted is 
stored. Whenever recording conditions 
change, re-set the white balance.
≥When setting both the white balance and 
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥ is not displayed on the screen 
when   is being set.
White balance
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance 
adjustment
Sunny mode
Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode
Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1
Incandescent light, video lights 
like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2Color fluorescent lamps, sodium 
lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium 
lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥Lights used for wedding 
receptions at hotels, stage 
spotlights in theaters
≥Sunrise, sunset, etc.
FIRISSHTRWB
AW B
AW B
AW B
FIRISSHTRWB
AW B
AW B
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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. (l63)
1Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using 
the cursor button right or left 
and press the button in the 
center.
2Adjust settings using the 
cursor button up or down and 
press the button in the center.
: Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is 
faster.
≥The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 
and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode.
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB 
to 18dB)
≥Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the 
image.
≥Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥When the iris value is adjusted to brighter 
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
≥To return to auto setting, set the iA/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent auto 
mode.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and 
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed 
and then set the iris/gain value.Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥When the shutter speed is set lower than 
1/15 in the still picture recording mode, it 
is recommended using a tripod. Also, 
white balance cannot be set. The shutter 
speed will be set to 1/30 when the unit is 
turned on again.
≥You may see a band of light around the 
object that is shining very bright, or having 
very high reflection.
≥During normal playback, image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥If you record an extremely bright object or 
record under indoor lighting, color and 
screen brightness may change or a 
horizontal line may appear on the screen. 
In this case, record in the intelligent auto 
mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in 
areas where the power supply frequency 
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥Luminance level and histogram are 
displayed during the iris adjustment. 
(l59, 60)
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on 
the screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, 
there are iris values that are not displayed.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
SHTR
IRIS
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
7
Recording with manual 
focus
Perform focus adjustment using the focus ring.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
(The manual focus setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording 
mode and still picture recording mode.)
Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual focus mode, then slide the 
iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.
≥MF appears on the screen.
ARotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
2Adjust the focus by rotating 
the focus ring.
BPart displayed in blueThe in-focus area is displayed in blue. The 
normal screen returns approximately 
2 seconds after you finish bringing the 
subject into focus.
≥When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue 
area is not displayed.
≥To restore auto focus, slide the iA/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS again 
or set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
intelligent auto mode.
≥The blue display does not appear on the 
images actually recorded.
 
MANUAL
FOCUS
: [RECORD SETUP] # 
[MF ASSIST] # [ON]MENU
F
MFMF
IRISSHTRWB
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Advanced
Playback 
(Advanced)
1
Playback Operations
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36.
Motion picture playback using operation icon
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Fast forward/
rewind playbackDuring PlaybackSelect 5 using the cursor button and 
press the button in the center during 
playback to fast forward.
(Select 6 and press the button in the 
center to rewind.)
≥The fast forward/rewind speed 
increases if you select 5/6 and 
press the button in the center again. 
(The display on the screen changes 
from 5 to  .)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you select 
 and press the button in the center.
Slow-motion 
playback
During Pause
With the playback paused, select   and 
continue pressing the button in the center.
(  is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while pressing the button 
in the center.
≥
Normal playback is restored when you select 
 and press the button in the center.
≥When slow-motion pictures are played 
back in reverse, they will be shown 
continuously at approximately 2/3
rd the 
speed of normal playback (intervals of 
0.5 seconds).
Frame-by-frame 
playback
The motion 
picture is 
advanced one 
frame at a time.With the playback paused, select   
and press the button in the center.
(Select   and press the button in the 
center to advance the frames one at a 
time in the reverse direction.)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you select 
 and press the button in the center.
≥When the frames are advanced one at a 
time in the reverse direction, they will be 
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
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A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
Picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the 
recorded motion picture.
1Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during 
playback.
≥It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.
2Press the   button.≥Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
Playback 
operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Direct playbackDuring Playback1) Open the LCD monitor.
2) Touch 1 to display the direct 
playback bar A.
3) Touch or drag the direct playback bar. 
(l25)
(This operation can be performed only by 
touch operation.)
≥The playback pauses temporarily and 
skips to the touched or dragged 
position.
≥Playback will start by releasing your 
touching or dragging finger.
≥Touch 2 to display the operation icon.
Creating still picture from motion picture
Recording modeAspect ratioPicture size after creating still picture
HA/HG/HX/HE 16:9 1920k1080
SA/SX16:9 640k360
4:3 640k480
2.1M
0.2M
0.3M
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An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be 
played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥Operate the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever to  (T) side and change over the 
thumbnail display to Time frame index. (l38)
1Go to the selected search condition using 
the cursor button, and press the button in 
the center.
≥Next (previous) scene can be displayed by using 
/.
2Select the desired search condition and 
press the button in the center.
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/
[MINUTES]
3(When [MINUTES] is selected)
Set the time using the cursor button 
up or down.
≥It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥Select [ENTER] and press the button in the 
center.
4Select the thumbnail to be played back and press the button in the 
center.
≥Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by using  / .
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
The   indication appears on the full screen views.
≥All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all 
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
Time frame index
Repeat playback
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
ASelected search 
condition
BScene selection
MENU
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If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was 
stopped.
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,   appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped 
scene.
≥The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The 
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)
Resuming the previous playback
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]MENU
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