Panasonic A F100 Manual

  
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For 
details, see page 5.
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No. AG-AF100P
SS1210AT0 -FJ  D
Printed in Japan
VQT3M18 \(E\)
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully an\
d save this manual for 
future use.
ENGLISH
Vol.1
Volume1
Note 
the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card 
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2...

 
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indicates safety information.
   
CAUTION
RISK OF  ELECTRIC  SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN    
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of...

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IMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tap\
es and other materials may infringe the 
right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel Number:   AG-AF100P
Trade Name:    Panasonic
Responsible Party:    Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 
07094
Support contact:   1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ma\
nufacturer’s instructions.
8)   Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, \
stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)   Do not defeat the safety purpose of...

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Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Batte\
ry)
Thank you for using a Panasonic product.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the genuine product are 
made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs \
are not adequately 
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropria\
te safety standards. There is 
a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Pl\
ease be...

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Contents
Read this first! ................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  .........4
Recommendation for Use of Genuine   
Panasonic Battery  
(Rechargeable Battery)  .......................... 5
Outline of operations  ..................................... 8
Please read before use  ..................................9
Lenses compatible with this camera  ................. 9
Lens attachment and detachment  ................... 10
SD Memory Cards compatible with this product...

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Volume 2 (CD)
 
Shooting
Shooting in progressive mode
Shooting techniques for different target s
Adjusting the shutter spee d
Switching Audio Inpu t
Using scene files
Saving scene files and other settings on  SD Memory Cards
Clip metadata
Using the Counte r
Charging the built-in battery/  
Setting the time cod e
Playback
Basic playback operations
Thumbnail screen
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)
Thumbnail operation s
Useful playback function s
Editing
Connecting external units
Nonlinear editin g...

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Outline of operations
This camera-recorder is compatible with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/
SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards as recording media.
The unit enables high-quality picture recording of close to broadcasting\
 standard, as well as highly creative 
video production.
Lens (No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purcha\
sed 
separately.)Micro Four Thirds (Page 9) Four Thirds (Page 9)
A separately available mount adaptor (DMW-
MA1) is necessary
SD/SDHC...

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Lenses compatible with this camera
No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased sep\
arately.
This camera includes a Micro Four ThirdsTM system lens mount. However, the successful operation of all 
Micro Four Thirds and Four ThirdsTM standard lenses cannot be guaranteed.
Also, some functions such as optical image stabilization (OIS) and aut\
o focus (AF) cannot be used 
depending on the lens.
Panasonic has confirmed the compatibility of the following lenses (as o\
f December...

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Lens attachment and detachment
Check that the power switch is set to OFF.
•	
Attaching a lens to the camera
 
■
1  Turn the lens rear cap and body cap in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove.
Body cap
Lens rear cap
Do not insert fingers into the mount.
•	 Lens detachment 
button
2 Line up the lens attachment marks (red) on the camera and lens, and then turn the lens in the 
direction indicated by the arrows until it audibly clicks into place.
Do not press the lens detachment button while...