Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC90P AG-AC90PJ AG-AC90PX Operating Instructions

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Information for Your Safety...................... 2
Accessories ............................................. 12Optional accessories .........................  13
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 14
Power supply........................................... 19
Charging the battery .........................  19
Inserting/removing the battery...........  20
Charging and recording time .............  21
Connecting to the AC outlet ..............  22
Preparation of SD cards ......................... 23 Cards that you can use with 
this unit ..............................................  23
Inserting/removing an SD card..........  23
Turning the unit on/off ............................ 24
Selecting a mode .................................... 24
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder........ 25 Using the LCD monitor ......................  25
How to use the touch screen ............  26
Viewfinder adjustment .......................  26
Setting date and time.............................. 27
Using the menu screen .......................... 28 Formatting cards ...............................  29
Language Selection ..........................  29
Recording
Selecting a media to record ................... 29
Recording motion pictures .................... 30
Recording still pictures .......................... 30
Using the zoom ....................................... 31
Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode ..... 31
Manual Recording .................................. 32Focus ................................................  32
White Balance ...................................  32
Iris adjustment ..................................  32
Manual shutter speed .......................  33
USER button ........................................... 33 Setting the USER button ...................  33
Using the USER button .....................  34
Functions of the USER button ..........  34
Playback
Motion picture/Still picture playback .... 35Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV ..........................  36
Others
Specification ........................................... 37
About copyright ...................................... 39
Contents
∫How to open the Operating Instructions PDF file
When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Operating 
Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you 
would like to open.
≥Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of 
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Accessories
Battery pack
Battery charger
AC adaptor
AC cable
(AG-AC90P/PJ)
Afor AC adaptorBfor Battery charger≥U.S.A
(AG-AC90PX)
2 cables
≥ Ta i w a n
Eye cup
Remote control
(Battery built-in)
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
USB cable
AV multi cable
Lens cap
Shoulder strap
Microphone holder
INPUT terminal cap 
(2 caps)
Microphone holder 
adaptor
Microphone holder 
screws
6 mm (0.24 q) length 
(2 screws)
12 mm (0.47 q) length 
(2 screws)
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Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
* Remove the lens cap (supplied).
Product numbers correct as of Oct. 2012. 
These may be subject to change.(AG-AC90P/PJ)
∫
Attaching the wide conversion 
lens/filter kit
Attach the wide conversion lens 
(VW-W4907H; optional), ND filter or MC 
protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF49N; 
optional) in front of the lens.
≥It is not possible to attach it to the front of 
the lens hood.
XLR microphone (AG-MC200G)
HDMI cable (RP-CHES15)
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card 
(Refer to page 23)
(AG-AC90P/PJ)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-D54)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H)*
Filter kit (VW-LF49N)*
(AG-AC90PX)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-D54s)Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND 
filter and wide conversion lens, are fitted 
and the zoom lever is pressed toward the 
W side, the 4 corners of an image will be 
darkened. (Vignetting)
Attaching the lens cap of the 
Filter Kit (VW-LF49N; optional)
≥When the filter kit (VW-LF49N; optional) 
is used, protect the lens surface while 
the unit is not used with the lens cap 
supplied with the filter kit.
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1 Shoulder strap fixture (l17)
2Handle
3 Sub zoom lever ( l31)
≥ This lever functions in the same manner as 
the zoom lever.
4 Sub recording start/stop button
≥ This button functions in the same manner as 
the recording start/stop button.
5 Accessory shoe
6 Microphone holder attachment part
7 Audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin)  [AUDIO INPUT1, 2]
8 Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording Mode)  (l 31)
Volume lever [ rVOL s]/Thumbnail 
display switch [ / ] (In Playback 
Mode)
9 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30)
10 Status indicator ( l24)
11 Power switch ( l24)
12 Recording start/stop button ( l30)
13 Grip belt ( l17)
14 Headphone terminal [ ] 15 Camera remote jack [CAM REMOTE]
[CAM REMOTE] (3.5 mm (0.14
q) mini jack)
It is possible to adjust the focus or iris 
connecting with the remote control (optional).
≥ It is not possible to use the remote control 
(optional) in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
[ZOOM S/S] (2.5 mm (0.1 q) super mini jack)
It is possible to operate zoom operation or 
recording start/stop connecting with the remote 
control (optional).
≥ Do not connect any equipment except the 
remote control (optional) to the camera 
remote jack. Brightness of the image may 
change or it may not focus when an 
equipment other than the remote control 
(optional) is connected.
16 Eyepiece corrector lever ( l26)
17 Tripod receptacle
18 Inlet (cooling fan)
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
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19 Wireless remote control sensor
20 Internal microphones
21 Recording lamp
22 Speaker
23 Lens (l18)
24 Lens hood
25 INPUT 1, 2 (LINE/MIC) switches
26 INPUT 1, 2 (+48V) switches
27 User 1, 2, 3 buttons [USER1, USER2,  USER3] ( l33)
28 Intelligent auto/Manual switch  [iA/MANU] ( l31)
29 Quick start button [QUICK START]
30 Quick start lamp
31 Focus ring (l 32)
32 Zoom ring ( l31)
33 Iris ring ( l32)
34 Focus assist button [FOCUS ASSIST]
35 Iris auto/Manual button [IRIS A/M]  (l 32)
36 Focus auto/Manual/ ¶ button 
[FOCUS A/M/ ¶] (l 32) 37 Optical image stabilizer button [O.I.S.]
38 White balance button [W.B.] (
l32)
39 Zebra button [ZEBRA]
40 Color Bar Screen button [BARS]
41 Menu button [MENU] ( l28)
42 Display/Mode check button [DISP/ MODE CHK]
43 Counter button [COUNTER]
44 Counter reset button [RESET]
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45 LCD monitor extract part [PULL] (l25)
46 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l26)
47 Shoulder strap fixture ( l17)
48 Eye cup attachment part ( l17)
49 Eye cup (l 17)
50 Viewfinder ( l26)
51 Battery release button [PUSH] ( l20)
52 Battery holder ( l20)
53 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l22)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the 
supplied one.
54 Mode switch ( l24)
55 CH1, CH2 switches [CH1, CH2]
56 Audio control knobs [CH1, CH2]
57 SD Card slot cover ( l23)
58 Access lamp (card 1) ( l23)
59 Card slot 1 (left)/ Card slot 2 (right) ( l23)
60 Access lamp (card 2) ( l23)
61 HDMI connector [HDMI] (l 36)62 AV multi connector [AV MULTI] (
l36)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied 
cable).
63 USB terminal [USB 2.0]
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∫Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
∫ Attaching the eye cup
Attach by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of the 
eye cup.
∫Attaching the Shoulder strap
We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap (supplied) before going out of doors to record so 
as to avoid dropping this unit.
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1, 2 Flip the belt cover and the belt.
3 Adjust the length.
4 , 5 Replace the belt.
ANotch
B Protrusion

C20 mm (0.8 q) or longer
 
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∫Attaching the lens cap
Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used.
Attach or remove it by pinching on it.
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∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
(AG-AC90P/PJ)
The battery that can be used with this unit is CGA-D54.
(AG-AC90PX)
The battery that can be used with this unit is CGA-D54s.
Charging the battery
Important:
≥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.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 °F to 
86 °F).
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
C AG-AC90P/PJ: AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied)
AG-AC90PX: AC cable (K2CA2YY00129; supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Preparation
Power supply
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.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before 
using this unit for the first time.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] ALights up:
Charging (Battery charging time:  l21)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit correctly
Power lamp B≥This will light up when the AC cable is 
connected.
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1Connect the AC cable to the battery charger and the AC outlet.(AG-AC90P/PJ only)
≥Use the AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied) dedicated for the battery charger.
2Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l13, 19).
≥ 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 a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Removing the batteryMake sure that the power switch is set to OFF 
and the status indicator is turned off, and then 
remove by holding onto it taking care not to 
drop. ( l24)
While pressing the battery release button, 
remove the battery.
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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