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Panasonic Memory Card SRecorder AG-AC90P AG-AC90PJ AG-AC90PX Operating Instructions
Panasonic Memory Card SRecorder AG-AC90P AG-AC90PJ AG-AC90PX Operating Instructions
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-85.png "Page 86
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-86.png "Page 87
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-87.png "Page 88
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-88.png "Page 89
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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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≥Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
Select the compensation mode for the time code. ( l52)
Sets the way the time code will move. ( l52)
Initial value of the time code can be set. ( l53)
User Information can be set. (l 53)
Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can be changed.
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 480/60i]. ( l89)
≥When using the LCD monitor, when the aspect ratio is set to [4:3], black...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-91.png "Page 92
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≥Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
Select the compensation mode for the time code. ( l52)
Sets the way the time code will move. ( l52)
Initial value of the time code can be set. ( l53)
User Information can be set. (l 53)
Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can be changed.
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 480/60i]. ( l89)
≥When using the LCD monitor, when the aspect ratio is set to [4:3], black...")
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You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. (l37)
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more depending on the ambient brightness.
(The shutter speed is 1/24 or more when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [PH 1080/24p])
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and after
images may appear.
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-92.png "Page 93
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You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. (l37)
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more depending on the ambient brightness.
(The shutter speed is 1/24 or more when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [PH 1080/24p])
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and after
images may appear.
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the...")
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Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) according to your choice.
≥Set the [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [ZOOM MIC]. ( l45)
≥ Normally set to [0dB].
≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [2ch]. ( l45)
Distortion of the sound can be reduced when the built-in microphone (2 ch) or external microphone
is used by setting to [ON]. ( is displayed on the recording screen) It will record with natural
sound when set to [OFF].
≥...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-93.png "Page 94
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Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) according to your choice.
≥Set the [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [ZOOM MIC]. ( l45)
≥ Normally set to [0dB].
≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [2ch]. ( l45)
Distortion of the sound can be reduced when the built-in microphone (2 ch) or external microphone
is used by setting to [ON]. ( is displayed on the recording screen) It will record with natural
sound when set to [OFF].
≥...")
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Switch and display setting
Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch.
[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures. (l29)
Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring.
≥ Switch to manual mode. ( l33)
Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. ( l55)
Switches the display of the set USER button icons. ( l56)
Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-94.png "Page 95
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Switch and display setting
Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch.
[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures. (l29)
Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring.
≥ Switch to manual mode. ( l33)
Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. ( l55)
Switches the display of the set USER button icons. ( l56)
Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on...")
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Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.1Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 2].≥Touch [SET].2 Touch / to adjust settings.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
≥ Zebra 2 can be displayed by pressing the ZEBRA button after setting. (l 62)
Displaying of the luminance level display marker can be switched.
≥ Marker can be displayed by pressing ZEBRA button when set to [ON]. ( l62)
You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76145/w64_agac90p_vol2_en_om_d-95.png "Page 96
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Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.1Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 2].≥Touch [SET].2 Touch / to adjust settings.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
≥ Zebra 2 can be displayed by pressing the ZEBRA button after setting. (l 62)
Displaying of the luminance level display marker can be switched.
≥ Marker can be displayed by pressing ZEBRA button when set to [ON]. ( l62)
You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still...")
- 91 - 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. One frame is recorded every recording interval that is set. The scene of one second is made up by 30 frames. ≥Switch to manual mode. ( l33) ≥ appears on the screen. ≥ After recording, the setting of interval recording is canceled. ≥ Audio cannot be recorded. ( It will be silent in 2 ch) ≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours. ≥Still picture recording cannot be used. ≥ When the interval recording is set, [REC FORMAT ] is set to [HA], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ [TC MODE] is set to [NDF] and [TCG] is set to [REC RUN]. ( l52) ≥ [TIME LAPSE REC] is canceled in the following cases. jIf you turn the unit off j If you change the mode ≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l38, 40 ) It will switch to the recording screen and record the image and audio from approximately 3 seconds prior to pressing the recording start/stop button when [PRE-REC] is touched. ≥ appears on the screen. ≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases. jIf you turn the unit off j If you change the mode j After 3 hours have passed j Press the MENU button ≥ Video from 3 seconds prior cannot be recorded when the recording is started within approximately 3 seconds after setting the PRE-REC and switching to recording screen. [TIME LAPSE REC] [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 1 sApprox. 1 h Approx. 2 m Blooming 30 sApprox. 3 h Approx. 12 s [PRE-REC] PRE-REC AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 91 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 92 - ≥Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Select the compensation mode for the time code. ( l52) Sets the way the time code will move. ( l52) Initial value of the time code can be set. ( l53) User Information can be set. (l 53) Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can be changed. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 480/60i]. ( l89) ≥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. This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 25 k) [TC MODE] [DF]/[NDF] [TCG] [FREE RUN]/[REC RUN] [TC PRESET] [UB PRESET] [ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] [i.Zoom] [ON]/[OFF] AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 92 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 93 - You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. (l37) You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more depending on the ambient brightness. (The shutter speed is 1/24 or more when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [PH 1080/24p]) ≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and after images may appear. This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Set the [MIC SETUP] to anything other than [2ch]. ( l45) ≥You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted. ( l45) When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ( l49) [HYBRID O.I.S.] [ON]/[OFF] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] [ON]/[OFF] [WIND NOISE CANCELER] [ON]/[OFF] [MIC SETUP] [SURROUND]/[ZOOM MIC]/[FOCUS MIC]/[2ch] [5.1ch MIC LEVEL] [AUTO]/[SET]/[SET r] AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 93 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 94 - Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) according to your choice. ≥Set the [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [ZOOM MIC]. ( l45) ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level. ≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [2ch]. ( l45) Distortion of the sound can be reduced when the built-in microphone (2 ch) or external microphone is used by setting to [ON]. ( is displayed on the recording screen) It will record with natural sound when set to [OFF]. ≥ Adjust the audio control knobs (CH1, CH2) to adjust the audio input level. Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the audio input terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin). Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin). [BASS SETTING] [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] [2ch MIC ALC] [ON]/[OFF] [EXT. MIC GAIN1] [-50dB]/[-60dB] [EXT. MIC GAIN2] [-50dB]/[-60dB] AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 94 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 95 - Switch and display setting Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. (l29) Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring. ≥ Switch to manual mode. ( l33) Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. ( l55) Switches the display of the set USER button icons. ( l56) Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. 1 Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 1].≥Touch [YES].2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. : [SW & DISP SETUP] # desired setting [MEDIA SELECT] [IRIS RING] [DOWN OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward B. [UP OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward A. 1 Iris ring [USER BUTTON SETUP] [USER BUTTON DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] [ZEBRA DETECT 1] MENU A B A B AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 95 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 96 - Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.1Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 2].≥Touch [SET].2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ Zebra 2 can be displayed by pressing the ZEBRA button after setting. (l 62) Displaying of the luminance level display marker can be switched. ≥ Marker can be displayed by pressing ZEBRA button when set to [ON]. ( l62) You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥When Focus Assist is set to on, the following occurs. ( l39) j The guidelines are not displayed. (these are displayed on the TV when this unit is connected to TV.) j The setting cannot be changed. Display of the range that can be displayed with the common household TV (safety zone) can be switched. ≥ The safety zone is not displayed on the images that is actually recorded. Selects the operation of the Recording Counter during recording. ( l54) [ZEBRA DETECT 2] [SET]/[OFF] [MARKER] [ON]/[OFF] [GUIDE LINES] [OFF]/ / / [SAFETY ZONE] [90%]/[OFF] [REC COUNTER] [TOTAL]/[SCENE] AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 96 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 97 - The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and counter display etc.) can be displayed/ not displayed on the TV. (l77) It is possible to change the date and time display mode. ≥ You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/TIME button on the wireless remote control. ( l25) It is possible to change the date format. ≥ (In Playback Mode) Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [VIDEO]. ( l65) Select to display the audio level meter. Display relating to lens can be switched. (Zoom Display, Optical Image Stabilizer, Focus Display, White Balance, Iris, Gain, Auto Iris, Shutter Speed) Display can be switched between the remaining recordable time of the SD card and the remaining battery capacity indication. Display which remains displayed even when [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [DATE/TIME], [LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD&BATTERY] are set to [OFF] can be switched. [VIDEO OUT OSD] [ON]/[OFF] [DATE/TIME] [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[DATE&TIME] [DATE FORMAT] [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] [LEVEL METER] [ON]/[OFF] [LENS STATUS] [ON]/[OFF] [CARD&BATTERY] [ON]/[OFF] [OTHER DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 97 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 98 - Detected faces appear with frames in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others. ∫ Prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing. ≥Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ The white frame is for face detection only. ≥It cannot be set while in the Interval Recording is used. This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. (l 20) It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. ( l21) Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched. ( l21) Switches the mirror function of the LCD monitor when recording yourself. ( l22) The image on the LCD monitor is displayed mirrored horizontally during recording of yourself when it is set to [MIRROR]. The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. (l 22) [FACE FRAMING] [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritized face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. [POWER LCD] [ON]/[OFF] [LCD SET] [EVF SET] [BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK] [SELF SHOOT] [MIRROR]/[NORMAL] [EVF COLOR] [ON]/[OFF] AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 98 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 99 - Enable/disable of the sub recording start/stop button on the handle can be switched. Enable/disable of the sub zoom lever on the handle can be switched. Zoom speed will be different depending on the setting. [SUB REC BUTTON] [ON]: The sub recording start/stop button is enabled. [OFF]: The sub recording start/stop button is disabled. [SUB ZOOM] [OFF]:Sub zoom lever is disabled. [LOW]:Sub zoom lever is enabled. (Zoom speed: Slow) [MID]:Sub zoom lever is enabled. (Zoom speed: Standard) [HIGH]:Sub zoom lever is enabled. (Zoom speed: Fast) AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 99 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分
- 100 - Other Functions Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. The SD card can be formatted. (l28) ≥ Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. ( l79) The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card 1 and the display for the SD card 2. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication. ≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1GB=1,024 k1,024 k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller. The wireless remote control (supplied) can be used. ( l25) The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the wireless remote control. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. : [OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting [FORMAT CARD] [CARD STATUS] [REMOTE CONTROL] [ON]/[OFF] [REC LAMP] [ON]/[OFF] MENU AG-AC90-VQT4M99_mst.book 100 ページ ２０１２年９月２５日 火曜日 午後１２時６分