Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC8P Operating Instructions

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A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is 
recorded as a short time motion picture.
≥A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up a motion picture of 
1 second.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38)
≥  appears on the screen.
≥ After recording, the setting of Interval Recording is canceled.
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC FORMAT] is set to [HA 1080/60i].
≥ [TC MODE] is set to [NDF] and [TCG] is set to [REC RUN]. ( l44)
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ [TIME LAPSE REC] is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you turn the unit off
j If you change the mode
≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or 
scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. ( l40, 42 )
[TIME LAPSE REC]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [TIME LAPSE REC]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]:
Change the recording interval.
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording  interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset
1s 1h2min
Blooming30 s 3 h12 s
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Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can be changed.
≥Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 480/60i]. ( l59)
≥When using the LCD monitor, when the aspect ratio is set to [4:3], black bands are displayed on 
the left and right of the screen.
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
[ASPECT]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ASPECT]  # desired setting
[16:9]/[4:3]
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE]  # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:Up to 26k
[i.Zoom 50 k]:This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 50 k)
[D.Zoom 60 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 60 k)
[D.Zoom 1500 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 1500 k)
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect 
ratio. (l 64)
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording 
Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
* Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 21 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default settings are   in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 123 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra Optical Zoom (l36)
4480 k3360
4:3 –*
2784
k2088 –*
640 k480 50 k
4752 k3168
3:2 –*
3456
k2304 –*
1728 k1152 26.2k
6016 k3384
16:9 26
k
4096 k2304 26k
1920 k1080 28.9k
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratioRecording format
4096 k2304
16:9 [PS 1080/60p]/[PH 1080/60i]/
[HA 1080/60i]/[HG 1080/60i]/ [HE 1080/60i]/[PM 720/60p]
1920 k1080 [PS 1080/60p]/[PH 1080/60i]/
[HA 1080/60i]/[HG 1080/60i]/ [HE 1080/60i]/[PM 720/60p]/ [SA 480/60i]
1440 k1080 4:3 [SA 480/60i]
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15.1M
5.8M
0.3M
15.1M
8M
2M
20.4M
9.4M
2.1M
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9.4M
2.1M
1.4M
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This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
≥This function’s default setting is [16:9].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], 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.
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and 
afterimages may appear.
[ASPECT RATIO]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ASPECT RATIO]  # 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.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
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This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38)
≥ When [Normal] is set,   will be displayed on the screen. When [Strong] is set,   will be 
displayed on the screen.
≥This function’s default setting is [Normal].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [Wind Noise Canceler] is set to [Strong], and the setting 
cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
≥ This function cannot be set when using an external microphone.
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
[Wind Noise Canceler]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceler]  # desired setting
[Strong]:When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the 
wind noise by minimising the low-pitched sound.
[Normal]:This option extracts and reduces only the wind noise without 
deteriorating the sound quality.
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[MIC SETUP]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[STEREO MIC]:Records sound from two forward directions.
[ZOOM MIC]:Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjunction 
with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are 
recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding 
sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal 
can be adjusted.
1Select the menu.
2
(When [SET  ]/[SET  ] is selected)
Adjust the microphone input level 
using the cursor button right or left.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, 
the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for 
microphone input level.
3 Select [ENTER] and press the button in 
the center.
≥Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to 
complete the setting.
≥When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
This function reduces the low-pitched sound when using an external microphone.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38)
≥This function can be set only when using an external microphone.
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL]  # desired setting
[AUTO]:ALC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
[SET ]:The desired recording level can be set. ALC is activated, and sound 
distortions are reduced.
[SET ]:The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in 
natural quality.
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ALC
ALC
ALeft
B Right
CMicrophone input level
ALCALC
[LOWCUT]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LOWCUT]  # [ON]MENU 
						

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Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 32.
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Skip playback
(to the start of a  scene) During Playback
1) Open the LCD monitor.
2) Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to 
left (from left to right) during playback.
(This operation can be performed only by touch 
operation.)
Slow-motion  Playback
During PauseWith 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 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 
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Creating still picture from motion picture
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.
Press the   button at the location to be saved as a still picture during 
playback.
≥It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
Repeat Playback
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.)
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Direct playback During Playback1) Open the LCD monitor.
2) Touch the direct playback bar or slide it 
while touching.
(This operation can be performed only by touch 
operation.)
≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips 
to the position touched or slid to while 
touching.
≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching 
or sliding finger.
Recording 
formatAspect ratioPicture size after creating still picture
[PS 1080/60p]/
[PH 1080/60i]/
[HA 1080/60i]/
[HG 1080/60i]/ [HE 1080/60i]
16:9 1920k1080
[PM 720/60p]16:9 1280k720
[SA 480/60i]16:9 640k360
4:3 640k480
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY]  # [ON]
2.1M
0.9M
0.2M
0.3M
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Resuming the previous playback
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.)
Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
1Select the date select icon and press the 
button in the center.
2Select the playback date and press the button in the center.The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
3Select the scene or the still picture to be played back and press the button in 
the center.
≥Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is 
changed.
≥ In cases such as those described below, scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the 
date list, and –1, –2… may be added after the date:
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999
j When [REC FORMAT] is changed
j When [TIME LAPSE REC] is used
j When [ASPECT] is changed
j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed
≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are 
displayed according to the category:
jStill pictures created from motion pictures:  : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] 
# [ON]
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ADate select icon
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¬Change the mode to  .
∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back
Select   and press the button in the center while 
scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being 
played back.
∫To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display
1Select the menu.
≥All the scenes or still pictures displayed as thumbnails will be deleted by selecting [ALL 
SCENES].
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all the scenes or still pictures on the 
selected date will be deleted.)
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
2(When [MULTI] is selected in Step 1)
Select the scene/still picture to be deleted and press the button in the center.≥When the button in the center is pressed, the scene/still picture is selected (indicated by   on 
the thumbnail).
To cancel the operation, select the scene/still picture and press the button in the center again.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
(When [SINGLE] is selected in Step 1)
Select the scene/still picture to be deleted and press the button in the center.
3(When [MULTI] is selected in Step 1)Select [Delete] and press the button in the center.≥To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 2-3.
Advanced (Playback)
Deleting scenes/still pictures
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of 
the contents before proceeding with deletion.
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE]
TC  00:00:00:00 TC  00:00:00:00
TC  00:00:00:00
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