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

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Connecting to a PC
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Insert the SD card.
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
2Turn on the unit.
3Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
4Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. ( l82)
≥ When you select an option other than [PC],...

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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
When transferring data on an SD card to a computer or writing data stored in a computer back to the 
SD card using an SD card reader/writer, in order to prevent omissions in information, be sure to use 
the dedicated software AVCCAM viewer. It can be downloaded from the website below.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, and OS...

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Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder
≥In this manual, “Blu-ray disc recorder” is referred to as “BD recorder”.
Insert a memory card containing video shot in AVCHD mode using the camera into a BD recorder 
manufactured by Panasonic to save the contents in a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or HDD.
1Remove the memory card from the camera after shooting.Turn the power of the camera off before removing the memory card.
2Insert the memory card into the memory card slot of the BD/DVD recorder.For details on how to...

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Refer to page 24 for how to set up the Menu.
Camera Setup
≥Switch to manual mode. ( l33)
Preferred camera setting information can be saved to each scene file. Switch the scene file in 
accordance with the recording conditions.
1 Touch [CUSTOMIZE SCENE].
2 Touch the scene file.
≥The scene file will switch by t ouching [SCENE1] to [SCENE6].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
3(To change the setting of the scene file)
Change the setting of the camera setting menu.≥Following settings for camera...

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≥This function’s default setting is [SCENE1].
≥ It is possible to switch the scene file by touching   to   while displaying the operation icons. 
(l 64)
≥ It will return to the default settings when [SCENE] is selected in [INITIAL SET]. ( l103 )
Adjusts the level of the image outline correction.
1 Touch [DETAIL LEVEL].
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Adjusts the degree of vertical outline correction in images.1Touch [V DETAIL LEVEL].
2 Touch  /  to adjust...

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Adjustment of black level based on the image is performed.1Touch [MASTER PED].
2 Touch  /  to adjust the black level.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode. ( l42)
Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function.
It is possible to expand the dynamic range by compressing the video signal level of the highly 
illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording.
1 Touch [DRS].
2 Touch the desired setting item.
≥Higher the value, greater...

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Tone or contrast of the image is set in accordance with the recorded scenes.1Touch [GAMMA].
2 Touch the desired setting item.
≥Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching  / .
≥ When you select [CINE-LIKE D] or [CINE-LIKE V], we recommend setting the iris darker than 
normal image for optimal results. ( l42)
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
To avoid overexposure, select the compression level of the high intensity video signals received 
through the image sensor.
1Touch [KNEE].
2 Touch...

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Represents the color during the recording.1Touch [MATRIX].
2 Touch the desired setting item.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
1Touch [SKIN TONE DTL].
2 To u c h  [ O N ] .
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also 
be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is...

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Recording Setup
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to record.
The frame rate and the recording method will vary depending on the recording format.
*1 Motion picture recorded in [PH 1080/30p] is converted to 1080/60i.
*2 It will output with 1080/60i when this unit is connected to a TV with a HDMI cable (optional). (Video will be recorded with 1080/24p.)
*3 The image aspect ratio can be changed using [ASPECT]. ( l92)
≥ When the frame rate is 60i, high-definition photography can be...

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You can set the auto switch recording and backup recording.
≥Insert SD cards to card slot 1 and card slot 2.
∫ Auto switch recording
This is simple relay recording. It is possible to continuously record on the SD card in the other card 
slot even when the available capacity of the SD card runs out during the recording. Note that there 
will be a momentary  pause in the sound when recording media is switched.
≥  is displayed on the media to record the video.   will disappear when the recording...