Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC8P Operating Instructions

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About the external stereo 
microphone
External stereo microphone
1 Microphone condenser
2 Cable Holder
3 Lock ring
4 Mini plug and Cable
5 Shoe
6 Plug section
Attaching the external stereo 
microphone to the unit
1 Attach the microphone to the 
accessory shoe.
1 Loosen the lock ring.
2 Attach the microphone.
3 Firmly tighten the lock ring.
≥ Do not apply excessive force on the lock ring.
≥ Make sure that the microphone is securely 
attached.
2 Connect the plug to the external 
microphone...

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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD29/CGA-D54.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the unit. ( l18)Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
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...

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Charging the battery
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, 
do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery can be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is...

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≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
≥ These charging times are for when the unit is turned off.
≥ “h” is an...

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≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  #### 
If the battery discharges, then   will flashes red.
≥ If the unit is charged while it is turned on,   will be displayed on the screen.   will 
disappear after charging is complete.
≥...

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the 
following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion 
picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check 
via the label on the card, etc.
≥When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the 
equipment is compatible with these Memory...

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and insert 
(remove) the SD card into (from) 
the card slot B.
≥ One SD card can be inserted into each of the 
card slot 1 and the card slot 2.
≥ Face the label side  C in the direction shown 
in the illustration and press it straight in as far 
as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull 
it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card cover.≥Securely close it until it clicks....

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Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on 
the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the 
power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again. ( l103 )
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  ,   or  .
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Motion Picture Recording Mode ( l27)
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 28)
Playback Mode ( l32, 67 )
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To...

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The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened. 
The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is closed.
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.≥The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch 
screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.
≥ In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the...

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LCD monitor adjustment
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
Select the menu. ( l23)
* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to   automatically.
≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter.
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
1 Select the menu. (l23)
2...