Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC8P Operating Instructions
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AUSB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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.
3Set [USB MODE] to [DEVICE]. (l99)
4Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
5Select [PC] on the screen of this unit and press the button in the center.≥This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. ( l89)
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AUSB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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.
3Set [USB MODE] to [DEVICE]. (l99)
4Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
5Select [PC] on the screen of this unit and press the button in the center.≥This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. ( l89)
≥ When you select an option other than...")
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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.
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76028/w64_ag-ac8p_en_om_d-87.png "Page 88
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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.
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...")
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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].
Example folder structure of an SD card: The following data will be recorded.
1
JPEG format still pictures (up to 999 still
pictures can be recorded.
([11000001.JPG], etc.))
2 JPEG format still pictures created from
the motion picture
3 The motion picture thumbnails
4 AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.)
5 For management
≥Do not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76028/w64_ag-ac8p_en_om_d-88.png "Page 89
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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].
Example folder structure of an SD card: The following data will be recorded.
1
JPEG format still pictures (up to 999 still
pictures can be recorded.
([11000001.JPG], etc.))
2 JPEG format still pictures created from
the motion picture
3 The motion picture thumbnails
4 AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.)
5 For management
≥Do not...")
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Recording Setup
Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch.
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. (l59)
You can set the relay recording and backup recording. ( l60)
A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is
recorded as a short time motion picture. ( l61)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38)
Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76028/w64_ag-ac8p_en_om_d-91.png "Page 92
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Recording Setup
Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch.
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. (l59)
You can set the relay recording and backup recording. ( l60)
A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is
recorded as a short time motion picture. ( l61)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38)
Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can...")
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Switch and display setting
Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch.
[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures. (l26)
Sets the rotation direction and zoom operation of the multi manual ring. ( l36)
Sets the rotation direction and shutter speed control of the multi manual ring. ( l41)
Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the multi manual ring. ( l41)
: [SW & DISP SETUP]
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Switch and display setting
Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch.
[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures. (l26)
Sets the rotation direction and zoom operation of the multi manual ring. ( l36)
Sets the rotation direction and shutter speed control of the multi manual ring. ( l41)
Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the multi manual ring. ( l41)
: [SW & DISP SETUP]
# desired...")
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You can change the operation icons (l48) to display on the screen.
Register 4 favorite operation icons.
≥ The default settings are, (Focus Assist), (DRS), (Level Gauge) and (Menu)
for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Focus Assist), (Intelligent Exposure),
(Level Gauge) and (Menu) for Still Picture Recording Mode.
1 Select [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] and press the button in the center.
2 Select the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting.
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You can change the operation icons (l48) to display on the screen.
Register 4 favorite operation icons.
≥ The default settings are, (Focus Assist), (DRS), (Level Gauge) and (Menu)
for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Focus Assist), (Intelligent Exposure),
(Level Gauge) and (Menu) for Still Picture Recording Mode.
1 Select [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] and press the button in the center.
2 Select the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting.
3 Select the...")
- 91 - This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly. (l49) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38) This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly. ( l50) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38) This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) ( l57) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38) A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ( l58) This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. ( l50) [DRS] [ON]/[OFF] [I.EXPOSURE] [ON]/[OFF] [COLOR NIGHT REC] [ON]/[OFF] [TELE MACRO] [ON]/[OFF] [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] [ON]/[OFF]
- 92 - Recording Setup Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. (l59) You can set the relay recording and backup recording. ( l60) A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. ( l61) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38) Image aspect ratio for the recording format [SA 480/60i] can be changed. ( l62) Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. ( l62) Select the compensation mode for the time code. ( l44) : [RECORD SETUP] # desired setting [REC FORMAT] [PS 1080/60p]/[PH 1080/60i]/[HA 1080/60i]/[HG 1080/60i]/[HE 1080/60i]/[PM 720/60p]/ [SA 480/60i] [2 MEDIA FUNC.] [OFF]/[Relay(AutoSw)]/[BACKUP] [TIME LAPSE REC] [OFF]/[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES] [ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] [ZOOM MODE] [i.Zoom OFF]/[i.Zoom 50 k]/[D.Zoom 60 k]/[D.Zoom 1500 k] [TC MODE] [DF]/[NDF] MENU
- 93 - Sets the way the time code will move. (l44) Initial value of the time code can be set. ( l45) User Information can be set. (l 46) You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. ( l43) Set the Recording Counter to 0:00:00. ( l47) This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. ( l50) You can select the Optical Image Stabilizer setting. ( l37) The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ( l63) [TCG] [FREE RUN]/[REC RUN] [TC PRESET] [UB PRESET] [COUNTER DISPLAY] [TC]/[UB]/[COUNTER]/[OFF] [COUNTER RESET] [PRE-REC] [ON]/[OFF] [O.I.S.] [MODE1]/[MODE2] [PICTURE SIZE] (Motion Picture Recording Mode) // (Still Picture Recording Mode) /////// / 9.4M2.1M1.4M 15.1M5.8M0.3M15.1M8M2M20.4M9.4M2.1M
- 94 - This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. (l 64) You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. ( l37) You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ( l64) This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ( l 65) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38) ≥ This item is not displayed when an external microphone is connected. Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted. (l65) When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ( l66) This function reduces the low-pitched sound when using an external microphone. ( l66) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38) [ASPECT RATIO] [4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9] [HYBRID O.I.S.] [ON]/[OFF] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] [ON]/[OFF] [Wind Noise Canceler] [Strong]/[Normal]/[OFF] [MIC SETUP] [STEREO MIC]/[ZOOM MIC] [MIC LEVEL] [AUTO]/[SET ]/[SET ] [LOWCUT] [ON]/[OFF] ALCALC
- 95 - Switch and display setting Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch. [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. (l26) Sets the rotation direction and zoom operation of the multi manual ring. ( l36) Sets the rotation direction and shutter speed control of the multi manual ring. ( l41) Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the multi manual ring. ( l41) : [SW & DISP SETUP] # desired setting [MEDIA SELECT] [ZOOM RING] [DOWN TELE]:Close-up images can be recorded when it is turned toward B. [UP TELE]:Close-up images can be recorded when it is turned toward A. [SHUTTER RING] [DOWN SLOW]:Shutter speed will be slow when it is turned toward B. [UP SLOW]:Shutter speed will be slow when it is turned toward A. [IRIS RING] [DOWN OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward B. [UP OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward A. MENU A B AB AB
- 96 - You can change the operation icons (l48) to display on the screen. Register 4 favorite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are, (Focus Assist), (DRS), (Level Gauge) and (Menu) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Focus Assist), (Intelligent Exposure), (Level Gauge) and (Menu) for Still Picture Recording Mode. 1 Select [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] and press the button in the center. 2 Select the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting. 3 Select the operation icon to be set. ≥To cancel, select the operation icon again.4 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center. Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. ( l51) Displaying of the luminance level display marker can be switched. ( l52) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) Please refer to page 49. You can select the color for fade in/out. ( l49) You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ( l51) [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] [ZEBRA] [ON]/[OFF] [MARKER] [ON]/[OFF] [FADE] [ON]/[OFF] [FADE COLOR] [WHITE]/[BLACK] [GUIDE LINES] [OFF]/ / /
- 97 - A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. (l52) The in-focus area is displayed in red. ( l49) Display of the range that can be displayed with the common household TV (safety zone) can be switched. ≥ The safety zone is not displayed on the images that is actually recorded. Select the counting method during the recording. ( l47) When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and Counter display etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. ( l73) [HISTOGRAM] [ON]/[OFF] [FOCUS ASSIST] [ON]/[OFF] [SAFETY ZONE] Aspect ratioSafety zone [16:9][16:9 90%]/[4:3 100%]/[4:3 90%]/[OFF] [4:3][4:3 90%]/[OFF] [REC COUNTER] [TOTAL]/[SCENE] [VIDEO OUT OSD] [ON]/[OFF]
- 98 - It is possible to change the date and time display mode. It is possible to change the date format. Select to display the audio level meter. ≥This item is not displayed when a still picture is selected in Playback Mode. Display relating to lens can be switched. (Zoom Display, Optical Image Stabilizer, Focus Display, White Balance, Iris, Gain, Auto Iris, Shutter Speed, Level Shot Function) Display can be switched between the remaining recordable time of the SD card and the remaining battery capacity indication. Display which remains displayed even when [SELECT OPERATION ICONS], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [DATE/TIME], [LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [MEDIA & BATTERY] are set to [OFF] can be switched. This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ( l20) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. [DATE/TIME] [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[DATE&TIME] [DATE FORMAT] [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] [LEVEL METER] [ON]/[OFF] [LENS STATUS] [ON]/[OFF] [MEDIA & BATTERY] [ON]/[OFF] [OTHER DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] [POWER LCD] ////*+2+10-1A
- 99 - It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. (l20) Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched. ( l21) Switches the mirror function of the LCD monitor when recording yourself. ( l21) The image on the LCD monitor is displayed mirrored horizontally during recording of yourself when it is set to [MIRROR]. Enable/disable of the sub recording start/stop button on the handle can be switched. Enable/disable of the sub zoom lever on the handle can be switched. Zoom speed will be different depending on the setting. The unit’s USB terminal to which a USB cable will be connected can be switched. Switch the terminal according to the shape of the USB cable’s plug you intend to connect to the unit. [LCD SET] [EVF SET] [BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK] [SELF SHOOT] [MIRROR]/[NORMAL] [SUB REC BUTTON] [ON]: The sub recording start/stop button is enabled. [OFF]: The sub recording start/stop button is disabled. [SUB ZOOM] [OFF]:Sub zoom lever is disabled. [LOW]:Sub zoom lever is enabled. (Zoom speed: Slow) [MID]:Sub zoom lever is enabled. (Zoom speed: Standard) [HIGH]:Sub zoom lever is enabled. (Zoom speed: Fast) [USB MODE] [DEVICE]:For connecting to the USB terminal (Type mini B) of the unit [HOST]:For connecting to the USB terminal (Type A) of the unit
- 100 - This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 82. This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 83. This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 83. This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 84. [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] [ON]/[OFF] [Eye-Fi DIRECT] [Eye-Fi FILE SIZE] [4GB]/[2GB] [Eye-Fi Power Management] [BOTH]/[AC]