Panasonic Memory Card SRecorder AG-AC90P AG-AC90PJ AG-AC90PX Operating Instructions

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1Change the mode to  .≥Extract the LCD monitor.
2Press the   button.≥When photos are being recorded, the 
remaining recordable number of photos and 
the photo operation display   are 
displayed.
∫ About the screen indications while recording still pictures
Recording
Recording still pictures
Size of still pictures
R3000 Remaining number of still pictures
Still picture indication
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AMode switch
R3000 R3000
R3000M3
M3
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About picture size
The number of recording pixels changes depending on the [REC FORMAT] ( l89) and the 
[ASPECT] ( l92).
≥It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous 
recording)
≥ It is recommended to use a tripod when recording under low light conditions because the shutter 
speed becomes slow.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the remaining recordable time 
will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch...

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≥ is displayed in the Manual Mode.
≥ The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you 
want to record in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
* When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] ( l93) is [OFF], Low Light Mode will not be entered.
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when 
detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and...

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Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and 
automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l38, 40 )
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the...

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It can be zoomed up to 12k.
≥ It can zoom up to 25 k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. ( l92)
≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger 
when zoomed in, and the value gets smaller when zoomed out.  99 is displayed during the 
i.Zoom.
Ring zoom
Zoom operation can be done using the zoom ring.
Recording
Using the zoom
Zoom ring  AZoom by rotating the ring.
A side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
B side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
Zoom lever/Sub...

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About the zoom speed
≥The zoom speed will vary depending on how far the zoom lever is pressed or how fast the zoom 
ring is rotated.
≥ Zoom speed of the sub zoom lever will vary depending on the setting of [SUB ZOOM]. ( l99)
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the wireless remote control.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ It can be...

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Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.
∫Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ This cannot be set when Optical Image Stabilizer...

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Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then use Manual Focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l33)
1Press the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ button to switch to Manual Focus.≥ It will switch to MF from AF.
2Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.≥The focus value can be set from MF00 (focus distance: approximately 3.5 cm (1.4 q)) to MF99 
(focus distance: infinity). The larger the focus value gets, the further the position where focus is 
achieved.
≥ It...

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Focus Assist
When the FOCUS ASSIST button is pressed, Focus Assist can be set.
The in-focus area is displayed in red.
≥When it is pressed once more, the settings are canceled.
≥The red display does not appear on the images actually recorded.
≥ The red display does not appear on TV.
Utilizing the USER buttonWhen performing Manual Focus, Push AF can be used by setting the USER button. ( l55)
≥ Please refer to page 55  for details about setting the USER button.
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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.
Switch the modes of White Balance by pressing the W.B. button.
* Only displayed when Manual Mode is in use.
≥To return to auto setting, either set to ATW or set to Intelligent Auto Mode by switching the iA/
MANU switch.
≥ ATW and ATW Lock can also be set to the USER button. ( l55)
Recording
White Balance
ModeSettings
AT W It will...