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 operated, the remaining recordable time 
may lengthen.
≥ The 16:9 still pictures recorded using this unit may be cropped at the edges when printed. So, be 
sure to check before printing in the store or on your printer.
≥ Please refer to page 11 8  about approximate number of recordable pictures.
Recording formatASPECTPicture size
[PS 1080/60p], [PH 1080/60i], 
[PH 1080/30p], [PH 1080/24p],  [HA 1080/60i], [HE 1080/60i] -
 2304k1296
[SA 480/60i] 16:9
4:3  1728k1296
M3
2.2M
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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 close to center of the screen will be 
surrounded by an orange frame. ( l98)
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of 
certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
Recording
Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted 
so it is recorded clearly.
SceneryThe whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background 
sky, which may be very bright.
SpotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.
Low light*It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is adjusted to give a 
clear picture.
iA/MANU switchSlide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto 
Mode/Manual Mode.
MANU
MNL
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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 range over which Automatic White Balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment 
on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust 
the White Balance manually. ( l40)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. 
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l38)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective 
objects
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10 000K 9 000K
8 000K
7 000K
6 000K
5 000K
4 000K
3 000K
2 000K2)
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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 zoom leverT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
T T
W
W
W
W
T
T
W
W
A
B A
B
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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 focused approximately 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or further when the zoom magnification is at its 
maximum.
≥ It can be focused approximately 3.5 cm (1.4 q) or further when the zoom magnification is set to 
1 k .
Utilizing the USER buttonDigital zoom can be used by setting the USER button. ( l59)
≥ Please refer to page 55  for details about setting the USER button.
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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 is set to   (setting canceled).
≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ When using a tripod, we recommend that you set the image stabilizer to   (setting canceled).
Recording
Image Stabilizer Function
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.]  # [ON] or [OFF]
Optical image stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn optical image 
stabilizer on/off. 
/ #   (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is 
displayed. When [OFF],   is displayed. 
O.I.S.
MENU
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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 is set to MF95 and the focus will move to infinite when the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ button is pressed and 
held.
≥ To return to Auto Focus, either press the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ button or set to Intelligent Auto Mode by 
switching the iA/MANU switch.
≥ When the distance to the subject approaches within 1 m (3.3 feet) approx., the unit switches to 
the macro range and   or  . (The unit may switch to the macro range even when the 
distance to the subject is 1 m (3.3 feet) or more  depending on the subject.)
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, this unit may fail to switch to the macro range, or go to a 
non-displayed focus value.
≥ When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit may go out of focus.
Recording
Focus
 
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FOCUS A/M¿
FOCUS ASSIST
A FOCUS ASSIST button
B FOCUS A/M/ ¶ button
C Focus ring
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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 automatically adjust in accordance with the recording condition.
AT W  L o c k It will lock the setting for ATW.
P3.2k*Preset value for studio/indoor recording (halogen lamp, etc.)
P5.6k*Preset value for outdoors
Ach*
Bch*Setting in accordance to the recording scenes can be set. ( l41)
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W.B.
A W.B. button
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