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

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It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.1Select the menu. ( l24)
2 Touch the desired setting item.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Viewfinder adjustment
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly.
1 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so 
that you can see the display images clearly.
≥Be careful not to trap your fingers when moving the 
viewfinder.
≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to 
approximately 90 o.
≥ Retract the LCD monitor and turn on the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the focus by operating the eyepiece 
corrector lever.
Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched.
Select the menu. ( l24)
[LCD SET]
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [LCD SET]
[COLOR]:Color level of the LCD monitor
[BRIGHTNESS]:Brightness of the LCD monitor
[CONTRAST]:Contrast of the LCD monitor
Adjusting the field of view
[EVF SET]
: [SW & DISP SETUP] # [EVF SET] # [BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK]
MENU
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A Eyepiece corrector lever
MENU
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The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black 
and white.
Select the menu. (l24)
Recording yourself
≥Change the mode to  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be 
switched by setting [SELF SHOOT]. ( l98)
≥Only some indications will appear on the screen when the [SELF SHOOT] is set to [MIRROR]. 
When   appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the 
warning/alarm indication. ( l107)
[EVF COLOR]
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [EVF COLOR]# [ON] or [OFF]
[ON]:Displayed in color
[OFF]:Displayed in black and white
MENU
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When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will 
appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
1Select the menu. (l24)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the 
desired value using  / .
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3Touch [ENTER].≥The screen may switch to the setting screen for the 
[TIME ZONE]. Touch the screen and set the [TIME ZONE].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged.  To recharge the 
built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach a charged battery to this unit. Leave the 
unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 
6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)
≥ The way that time is displayed can be changed in the menu settings. (
l97 )
[SW & DISP SETUP]  # [DATE/TIME] or [DATE FORMAT]
Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set.
1 Select the menu. ( l24)
≥If the clock is not set, set the clock to current time first.2 Touch  /  and set the region to record.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
Preparation
Setting date and time
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [CLOCK SET]
Time zone
: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [TIME ZONE]
MENU
Example: AG-AC90PJ
MENU
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1Press the MENU button  .
2Touch the top menu A.
3Touch the submenu B.≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching  /
.
4Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
5Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Preparation
Using the menu screen
MENU
MENU
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Select the menu.
1Power on/off button [ ]
The unit can be turned on/off when the power 
switch of this unit is set to ON.
≥ Unit cannot be turned off when it is connected 
to the PC.
2 Photoshot button [ ]
*
3On-screen display button 
[EXT DISPLAY] ( l77)
4 Playback operation buttons ( l66, 68 )
These buttons function in the same manner as 
the corresponding playback operation icon 
being displayed on screen. [Excluding Skip 
Playback ( l68)]
5 Delete button [ ] ( l74)
6 Direction buttons [ 3,4,2,1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display switch 
buttons [T, W,  /VOL]
*
8Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
9Date/time button [DATE/TIME] ( l97) 10
Menu button [MENU]
*
11OK button [OK] ( l26)
* means that these buttons function in the  same manner as the corresponding buttons 
on the unit.
Preparation
Using with the wireless remote control
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # 
[REMOTE CONTROL] #  [ON]MENU
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCH
/VOL
DATE/TIMESTART/
STOPEXT DISPLAYPLAY
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
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3
4
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1Remove the insulation sheet  A before 
using.
Replace a button-type battery
1 While pressing the stopper  B, pull 
out the battery holder.
2 Set the button-type battery with its 
(i ) mark facing upward and then put 
the battery holder back in place.
≥ When the button-type battery runs down, 
replace it with a new battery (part number: 
CR2025). The battery should normally last 
about 1 year, however this depends on 
how frequently the unit is used.
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Wireless remote control usable range
A Wireless remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 15 o up, down, left and right
≥ The wireless remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.
Operation of direction buttons/OK button
1Press a direction button.≥Selected item will become yellow.
2Select the item with the direction 
button.
3Confirm the selection by pressing 
the OK button.
≥Selection/confirmation of operation icons, thumbnail display etc. can be operated.
≥ Wherever you can touch with your finger can be operated by the wireless remote control. 
(Excluding some functions)
151515
1515
1515
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
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Basic camera positioning
Normal recording
≥ Put your hand through the grip belt and hold 
the unit with both hands.
Recording from a high position Low-angle recording
≥
For easier low-angle recording, the sub 
recording start/stop button and the sub zoom 
lever can be used.
Recording
Before recording
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≥When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another 
person or object.
≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye.
≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according  to the position in which the unit is held.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will 
become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod whenever possible.
≥ Do not cover the cooling fan inlet with your hand etc.
Formatting cards
If you use the SD cards for the first time fo r recording with this unit, format the cards.
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)
≥ When using two SD cards, format both SD cards.
1Select the menu.
2Touch [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2].≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock. : [OTHER FUNCTION] 
# [FORMAT CARD]
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. Otherwise it may not 
be possible to use the card on this unit.
MENU
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[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still 
pictures.
1Select the menu.
2Touch the media to record motion pictures 
or still pictures.
≥The media is selected separately for motion pictures or 
still pictures and is then highlighted in yellow.
3Touch [ENTER].
Recording
Selecting a media to record
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [MEDIA SELECT]MENU
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1Change the mode to  .≥Extract the LCD monitor.
2Press the recording start/stop 
button  C to start recording.
≥ Recording will stop when you press the 
recording start/stop button again.
∫ Screen indications in the Recording Mode
≥The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and 
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Up to approximately 3,900 scenes can be recorded on single SD card.
Number of scenes that can be recorded will be less than above in following cases:
jIf you change [REC FORMAT]
j During the interval recording
j If you change [MIC SETUP] ( l45)
≥ Please refer to page 11 7  about approximate recordable time.
Recording
Recording motion pictures
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A
When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
B Mode switch
R 1h20m R 1h20m
R 1h20mTC 00:00:00:00
TC 00:00:00:00
TC 00:00:00:00
60 i60 i
TC 00:00:00:00 Counter display (l51)
 (White) Media where the motion picture is 
recorded (l29)
R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable 
time
≥When the remaining time is less 
than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes 
red.
Recording format ( l89)
60i Frame rate (l89)
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