Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC8P Operating Instructions

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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.
Copy/Dubbing
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. 
						

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By using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures 
on the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sharing website via a wireless 
network.
≥Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) into card slot 2 of the unit.
≥ (When using in the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode)
Set the [SD CARD 2] to be used as the recording media. ( l26)
(When using in the Playback Mode)
Select the play mode select icon from the thumbnail screen, and set the media to [SD 
CARD 2]. ( l32)
Select the menu.
≥When [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferable files will be transferred automatically.
≥ To cancel the transferring of a file, turn off the unit or set [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] to [OFF].
≥ The setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. Every time the Eye-Fi card is removed from the unit, 
this setting is set to [OFF].
≥ Eye-Fi transfers are not available during motion picture recording.
≥ You can check the file transfer status on the thumbnail screen.
Copy/Dubbing
Using the Eye-Fi card
≥The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work 
on this product. In the case of a malfunction of the card, please contact the card 
manufacturer.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature, a broadband wireless LAN environment is required.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi card, permission from the national or regional government is required. Do 
not use if you have not obtained permission. If you are unsure as to whether use is permitted, 
please check with the card manufacturer.
≥ To prevent the interception of communications, misuses, identity thefts, etc., we strongly 
recommend you configure the appropriate security settings (encryption settings). For details, 
refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card in advance on your PC, and configure 
the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read the card operating 
instructions or consult the card manufacturer)
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [Eye-Fi TRANSFER]  # [ON]
File has been transferred
File waiting for transfer
File cannot be transferred
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Using Eye-Fi direct mode
The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the 
wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Eye-Fi 
direct mode settings.
Select the menu.
≥This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON].
≥ The mode will be canceled using the following steps.
jWhen the unit is turned off
j If you start recording motion picture
In addition to the steps above, the mode may also be canceled by the Eye-Fi card.
≥ When connected via Eye-Fi direct mode, [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] are disabled.
∫ Selecting files to transfer
If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC, you can transfer selected files alone. 
For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card 
manufacturer.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection 
transfer settings.
≥ Change the mode to  .
Select the menu.
≥The setting method is the same as that for the scene protect settings. ( l71)
≥ If the selected transfer setting is not configured on the computer, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and the selected transfer setting cannot be configured.
≥ When the write protect switch on the Eye-Fi card is on the LOCK side, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled. Please unlock the write protect switch.
≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is set. To delete 
a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/PROTECT] and then perform the operation.
∫ Using the [Eye-Fi FILE SIZE] function
You can select the maximum file size recorded on the Eye-Fi Card.
≥Change the mode to  .
Select the menu.
≥When using the Eye-Fi card for recording, the maximum size of a file that can be recorded on 
other media also follows the setting of this menu. : [SW & DISP SETUP] 
# [Eye-Fi DIRECT]
: [PICT. SETUP]  # [TRANSFER/PROTECT]
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [Eye-Fi FILE SIZE] # desired settings
[4GB]:The file is created with the maximum size of 4 GB. Set 2 GB since video files 
over 2 GB cannot be transferred.
[2GB]:The file is created with the maximum size of 2 GB.
MENU
MENU
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Using the [Eye-Fi Power Management] function
Set the power source for Eye-Fi transfers.
≥Change the mode to  .
Select the menu.
≥The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used.
≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to 
changes to the card specification etc.
≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the 
Eye-Fi card before use.
≥ When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to on, the files transferred from the 
card may be deleted automatically.
≥ The Eye-Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being transferred. Note that the use of an 
Eye-Fi card accelerates the battery drain, so we recommend you use the card in Playback Mode.
≥ The Eye-Fi setting can be checked while pausing the recording.
* These are displayed only when [Eye-Fi DIRECT] is used.
≥ If the Eye-Fi card is removed and then reinserted into the unit, set functions related to Eye-Fi 
again from the menu.
≥ When using the Eye-Fi card, please be sure to unlock the write-protect switch. ( l16)
≥ Before deleting the files, please confirm they have been transferred to your PC and uploaded to 
the sharing site.
≥ Do not use the Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden, such as 
inside aircraft etc.
≥ Depending on network conditions, the transfer ma y take some time. Also, if network conditions 
deteriorate, the transfer may be suspended. : [SW & DISP SETUP] 
# [Eye-Fi Power Management]  # desired settings
[BOTH]:Eye-Fi transfers are possible with either the AC adaptor or the battery.
[AC]:Eye-Fi transfers are possible only when the AC adaptor is in use.
Displayed iconsEye-Fi setting
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [OFF]
(White)/*(White) [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON] and the unit is not 
connected to the network.
(Green)/*(Green)  [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON] and the unit is connected to the network or is transferring a file.
/*[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON] and a file transfer 
has been interrupted.
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When this device and a computer for editing are connected using a USB Connection Cable, image 
data in the SD card can be transferred.
≥Concerning non-linear editing, refer to the instruction manual of your editing software.
≥ It is impossible to write data to the SD card on this unit from a PC
Operating environment (mass storage)
∫ If using Windows
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through 
USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
≥ This software is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
With a PC
Connecting to a PC
(File transfer/nonlinear editing)
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSWindows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)
CPU 1 GHz or higher
32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor (including compatible CPU)
RAMWindows 8/Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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If using Mac
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
PC MacOSMac OS X 10.8.4
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or betterRAM2 GB or moreInterfaceUSB port
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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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 [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor button 
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.
With a PC
Connecting to a PC
DEVICE 
						

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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 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.)  
						

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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 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.
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.
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Refer to page 23 for how to set up the Menu.
All default settings are indicated with underlined text.
Camera Setup
Menu items displayed are different depending on the position or setting of the mode switch.
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures. ( l54)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38)
You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 
and record. ( l55)
≥ Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode. ( l30)
Adjust the quality of the image while recording. ( l56)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l38)
This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit,  and automatically corrects it to the level position 
before recording. ( l57)
Menu
Using the Menu
: [CAMERA SETUP]  # desired setting
[SCENE MODE]
[OFF]///////////
[Intelligent Auto Plus]
[SET]/[OFF]
[PICTURE ADJUST]
[LEVEL SHOT]
[ON]/[OFF]
MENU