Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC90P AG-AC90PJ AG-AC90PX Operating Instructions

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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 times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥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 model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording formatMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/CGA-D54 and CGA-D54s (optional) [7.2 V/5400 mAh] 6hPS 1080/60p
6h25min
(5h45min) 4h
(3h35min)
PH 1080/60i 6h45min
(6 h) 4h10min
(3h40min)
PH 1080/30p 6h50min
(6 h 5 min) 4h15min
(3h45min)
PH 1080/24p 7h10min
(6h20min) 4h25min
(3h55min)
HA 1080/60i 6h45min
(6 h) 4h10min
(3h45min)
HE 1080/60i 6h55min
(6 h 5 min) 4h15min
(3h45min)
SA 480/60i 7h5min
(6h15min) 4h20min
(3h50min)
Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  #### 
If the battery discharges, then   will flashes red.
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Connecting to the AC outlet
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.
(AG-AC90P/PJ)
A AC cable (K2CB2CB00022; supplied) (AG-AC90PX)
B
AC cable (K2CA2YY00129; supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.(AG-AC90P/PJ only)
≥ Use the AC cable (K2CB2CB00022; supplied) dedicated for the AC adaptor.
2Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
∫ Removing the AC adaptor
≥Make sure to set the power switch to OFF an d the status indicator is turned off when 
disconnecting the AC adaptor.
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The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card.
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.
≥Please check the latest information on the support website below.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card slot 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 slot 
cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
Preparation
Preparation of SD cards
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory 
Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with 
other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on 
another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. ( l29) When the SD card is formatted, 
all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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Access lamp  A≥When this unit is accessing the SD card, 
the access lamp lights up.
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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.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to   or  .
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode ( l30)
Playback Mode ( l35)
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To turn off the unitSet the power switch to OFF while 
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.
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C Mode switch
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The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. 
The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted.
Using the LCD monitor
1Extract the LCD monitor in the 
direction as indicated in the figure.
≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part  A when 
pulling out.
2Rotate to the position that is easy to 
view.
To retract the LCD monitor
Retract as shown in the figure with the LCD facing 
downward.
Range of rotation of the LCD monitor≥ It can rotate up to 270 o B towards the lens.
Preparation
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
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How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are 
touching another part of the touch screen.
∫ Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
∫About the operation icons
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Touch when changing a page or performing settings. :
Touch to return to the previous screen.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
Viewfinder adjustment
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly.
1 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so  that you can see the display images clearly.
≥Be careful not to trap your fingers when moving the 
viewfinder.
≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to 
approximately 90 o.
≥ Retract the LCD monitor and turn on the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece 
corrector lever.
Adjusting the field of view
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A Eyepiece corrector lever
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When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will 
appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
1Select the menu. (l28)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the 
desired value using  / .
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3Touch [ENTER].≥The screen may switch to the setting screen for the 
[TIME ZONE]. Touch the screen and set the [TIME ZONE].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged.  To recharge the 
built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach a charged battery to this unit. Leave the 
unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 
6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)
≥ The way that time is displayed can be changed in the menu settings.
[SW & DISP SETUP]  # [DATE/TIME] or [DATE FORMAT]
Preparation
Setting date and time
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [CLOCK SET]MENU
Example: AG-AC90PJ
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1Press the MENU button  .
2Touch the top menu A.
3Touch the submenu B.≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching  /
.
4Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
5Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Preparation
Using the menu screen
MENU
MENU
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Formatting cards
If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards.
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be 
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc.
≥ When using two SD cards, format both SD cards.
Select the menu.
Language Selection
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1Select the menu.
2Touch the desired setting language.
[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still 
pictures.
1Select the menu.
2Touch the media to record motion pictures or 
still pictures.
≥The media is selected separately for motion pictures or 
still pictures and is then highlighted in yellow.
3Touch [ENTER].
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [FORMAT CARD] # [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2]
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [LANGUAGE]
Recording
Selecting a media to record
: [SW & DISP SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT]
MENU
MENU
MENU
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1Change the mode to  .≥Extract the LCD monitor.
2Press the recording start/stop 
button  C to start recording.
≥ Recording will stop when you press the 
recording start/stop button again.
1Change the mode to  .≥Extract the LCD monitor.
2Press the   button.≥When photos are being recorded, the 
remaining recordable number of photos and 
the photo operation display   are 
displayed.
Recording
Recording motion pictures
Recording
Recording still pictures
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A
When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
B Mode switch
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DMode switch
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