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], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card 
slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or 
SDXC Memory Card.
≥ If you are using an SDXC memory card, some PC may not recognize the data. Make sure your 
PC supports SDXC cards.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
(If using Windows)
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject AVCCAM 
Handheld].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
(If using Mac)
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
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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 later than Mac OS X 10.4/
Mac OS 10.5/Mac OS 10.6)
http://pro-av.panasonic.net
Example folder structure of an SD card: The following data will be recorded.
1JPEG system still pictures (up to 999 
still pictures can be recorded. 
([11000001.JPG], etc.))
2 JPEG system still pictures created from 
motion pictures
3 The motion picture thumbnails
4 AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.)
5 For management
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this 
unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card 
access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC, disconnect 
the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, reconnect the battery and/or AC 
adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute again, and then turn the unit back on. (Data may be 
destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the SD card.) 
Data recorded using AVCHD format has excellent compatibility with computers, due to its file 
form; however, it contains not just image and sound data, but also various important information, 
and it is associated using a folder structure which is like a figure. If even part of this information is 
changed or erased, faults may occur; for example, it may not be possible for the data to be 
recognized as AVCHD data, or it may no longer be possible for the SD card to be used in an 
AVCHD device.
Data from a computer cannot be written to the SD card of this device.
AVCHDTN
BDMV
DCIM
CAM_SD
100CDPFQ
AVCHD
P R I VAT E
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101CDPFS
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PANA_EXT
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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 perform dubbing onto a Blu-ray Disc, read the operating instructions of the 
BD/DVD recorder.
Editing
Dubbing
≥ Use a BD recorder that supports AVCHD. However, dubbing may not be performed even when 
AVCHD is supported. For details on how to perform dubbing onto a Blu-ray Disc, read the 
operating instructions of the BD recorder.
≥ When dubbing of videos shot with the camera is performed on a Blu-ray Disc (BD-RE, BD-R), 
HDD,or DVD, metadata information supported by the camera will be lost.
In order to perform dubbing including metadata information, use the dedicated software 
AVCCAM viewer. ( l82)
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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 setting menu can be stored. ( l85 to 88 )
j [DETAIL LEVEL]
j [V DETAIL LEVEL]
j [DETAIL CORING]
j [CHROMA LEVEL]
j [CHROMA PHASE]
j [COLOR TEMP A ch]
j [COLOR TEMP B ch] j
[MASTER PED]
j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL]
j [DRS]
j [GAMMA]
j [KNEE]
j [MATRIX]
j [SKIN TONE DTL]
≥ Changed settings of the camera setting menu are saved in the scene file.
Default setting of the scene file
Menu
Using the Menu
: [CAMERA SETUP]  # desired setting
[CUSTOMIZE SCENE]
[SCENE1]/[SCENE2]/[SCENE3]/[SCENE4]/[SCENE5]/[SCENE6]
MENU
[SCENE1]Setting appropriate for standard recording
[SCENE2] Setting appropriate for recording considering the characteristic of fluorescent 
lamps (indoors, etc.)
[SCENE3] Setting appropriate for recording with modulation in resolution, color shade, and 
contrast
[SCENE4] Setting appropriate for recording with wider gradation in dark area (dusk, etc.)
[SCENE5] Setting appropriate for recording as a cinema with high contrast
[SCENE6] Setting appropriate for recording as a cinema with high dynamic range
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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 settings.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Adjusts the level to eliminate the noise of the detail.1Touch [DETAIL CORING].
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
≥Setting to  s direction gives crisp images but allows a slight increase in noise. Setting in the  r 
direction reduces noise.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Adjusts color density.1Touch [CHROMA LEVEL].
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Adjusts color balance.1Touch [CHROMA PHASE].
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Finely adjusts color temperature after Ach White Balance adjustment. ( l41)
Finely adjusts color temperature after Bch White Balance adjustment. ( l41)
[DETAIL LEVEL]
[V DETAIL LEVEL]
[DETAIL CORING]
[CHROMA LEVEL]
[CHROMA PHASE]
[COLOR TEMP A ch]
[COLOR TEMP B ch]
SCN1SCN6
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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 the compression level of the highly illuminated area.
≥ Higher the value, greater the noise of the dark area.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
[MASTER PED]
[AUTO IRIS LEVEL]
[DRS]
[OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3]
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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 the desired setting item.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
≥The unit goes to [AUTO] and the setting cannot be changed in the following cases:
jWhen [DRS] is set to a setting other than [OFF]
j When [GAMMA] is set to [CINE-LIKE D] or [CINE-LIKE V]
[GAMMA]
[HD NORM]:This gamma setting is suitable for high defenition picture quality 
recording.
[LOW]:This is a gamma setting with gradual slope at the low illuminated area. It 
will produce tranquil image with sharper contrast.
[SD NORM]:This is the standard picture quality images setting.
[HIGH]:This is a gamma setting with sharp slope at the low illuminated area. It 
will produce brighter image with wider gradation on the low illuminated 
area with softer contrast.
[B.PRESS]:Makes the contrast shaper than [LOW].
[CINE-LIKE D]:This is a gamma setting to make the image look like cinema.
[CINE-LIKE V]:This is a gamma setting to make the image look like cinema with higher 
contrast than [CINE-LIKE D].
[KNEE]
[AUTO]:Sets up automatically depending on the signal from the image sensor.
[LOW]:Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%.)
[MID]:Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%.)
[HIGH]:High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%.)
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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 insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, set 
[SKIN TONE DTL] to [OFF] or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
[MATRIX]
[NORM1]:Suitable for recording in the open air or under a halogen lamp.
[NORM2]:Suitable for brighter colors than the [NORM1] mode.
[FLUO]:Suitable for recording indoors under fluorescent lamp.
[CINE-LIKE]:Suitable for cinema-like image.
[SKIN TONE DTL]
[ON]/[OFF]
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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 performed in the order [PH], [HA], 
[HE], and [SA].
≥ Smoother motion picture can be recorded with the higher value for the frame rate. [i] and [p] of the 
frame rate means interlace and progressive respectively.
Interlace (interlacing scanning)
Video signal that divides the effective scanning lines to half and send them alternatively
Progressive (progressive scanning)
High density video signal sending the effective scanning lines simultaneously (It will be higher 
quality image than the interlace)
≥ It can record with highest quality image in this unit when set to [PS].
≥Recordable time using the battery ( l14)
≥ This function’s default setting is [PH 1080/60i].
≥ Please refer to page 11 7  about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback. : [RECORD SETUP]
 # desired setting
[REC FORMAT]
Recording formatFrame rateRecording method
[PS 1080/60p] 60p AVCHD Progressive
[PH 1080/60i] 60i
AVCHD
[PH 1080/30p]
*130p
[PH 1080/24p]*224p
[HA 1080/60i], [HE 1080/60i], 
[SA 480/60i]
*360i
MENU
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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 media is 
switched and the auto switch recording is started.
≥ The number of recording media switches in auto switch recording is limited to one.
∫ Backup recording
Same motion picture can be recorded on two SD cards.
≥  is displayed on the cards the motion pictures is recorded.
≥ When [SD CARD 1] is selected as the destination of recording the motion pictures, backup will be 
recorded on [SD CARD 2].
≥ It is recommended to record on the SD cards that are same speed class and same capacity when 
performing the backup recording.
(Auto switch recording)
≥Destination to record still pictures will be switched to other SD card after performing the auto 
switch recording.
(Backup recording)
≥ Backup recording will not be performed for still pictures.
≥ When performing backup recording, even in the case where an error has occurred in one of the 
SD cards and recording has stopped, recording can be continued using the other SD card.
≥ When there is no more remaining recordable time, backup recording stops. When one of the SD 
cards has capacity remaining, the recording destination of video and photos changes to the SD 
card with capacity remaining. 
[2 SLOTS FUNC.]
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[AUTO SW]:Set the auto switch recording
[BACKUP]:Set the backup recording
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