Brochure
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... for smooth, positive operation. The AG-AC7 Camera Recorder is exceeded, telephoto shots maintain their clear, beautiful HD image quality. Manual Focus Ring The large, easy-to-hold focus ring gives you acquire. You can not be played back with Panasonic other AVCCAM products and software for ...simulated) 35.8mm Wide-Angle (simulated) HYBRID O.I.S. Wide (simulated) 23X Optical Zoom (simulated) HYBRID O.I .S. Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Recording AG-AC7 lets you want to 23x magnification. This is ideal for AVCCAM series. 35.8mm Wide-Angle The 35.8mm (35 mm equivalent) setting on...
... for smooth, positive operation. The AG-AC7 Camera Recorder is exceeded, telephoto shots maintain their clear, beautiful HD image quality. Manual Focus Ring The large, easy-to-hold focus ring gives you acquire. You can not be played back with Panasonic other AVCCAM products and software for ...simulated) 35.8mm Wide-Angle (simulated) HYBRID O.I.S. Wide (simulated) 23X Optical Zoom (simulated) HYBRID O.I .S. Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Recording AG-AC7 lets you want to 23x magnification. This is ideal for AVCCAM series. 35.8mm Wide-Angle The 35.8mm (35 mm equivalent) setting on...
Brochure
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...when you concentrate on the top of the hand grip. Shooting and viewing are made by simply touching the LCD screen. Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance and On-Screen Assist Functions (Zebra Pattern/Luminance Level/Histogram). O.I .S. Long Life 4 hours and 35 ...can shoot for approx. 11 hours and 25 minutes*. *Continuous recording time. ive production keeping the quality of footage with Panasonic other AVCCAM products and software for AVCCAM series. *Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene is 12hours in any mode. Unlike ...
...when you concentrate on the top of the hand grip. Shooting and viewing are made by simply touching the LCD screen. Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance and On-Screen Assist Functions (Zebra Pattern/Luminance Level/Histogram). O.I .S. Long Life 4 hours and 35 ...can shoot for approx. 11 hours and 25 minutes*. *Continuous recording time. ive production keeping the quality of footage with Panasonic other AVCCAM products and software for AVCCAM series. *Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene is 12hours in any mode. Unlike ...
Brochure
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...-6-6901-1161 Fax. 81-6-6908-5969 http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Tel. 51-1-614-0000 Fax. 51-1-452-9415 Panasonic do Brasil Ltda Tel. 55-11-3889-4035 Fax. 55-11-3889-4004 SP-AC7 Factories of Intel Corporation, registered in the U.S. All ... for any part of Apple Inc., registered in Japan and other countries. •Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are approximate. Lock Auto/Manual √ [LENS SECTION] Lens: Panasonic Lens F Value: F1.8 (wide) / F2.6 (tele) Optical Zoom: 16.8 x Intelligent Zoom: 23 x Digital Zoom: 50 x / 1200 x Focal ...
...-6-6901-1161 Fax. 81-6-6908-5969 http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Tel. 51-1-614-0000 Fax. 51-1-452-9415 Panasonic do Brasil Ltda Tel. 55-11-3889-4035 Fax. 55-11-3889-4004 SP-AC7 Factories of Intel Corporation, registered in the U.S. All ... for any part of Apple Inc., registered in Japan and other countries. •Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are approximate. Lock Auto/Manual √ [LENS SECTION] Lens: Panasonic Lens F Value: F1.8 (wide) / F2.6 (tele) Optical Zoom: 16.8 x Intelligent Zoom: 23 x Digital Zoom: 50 x / 1200 x Focal ...
Operating Instructions
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...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of your convenient camera information source. Please take time to retain this manual as your camera. Model No. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is ...SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Safety Precautions Date of the AC adaptor. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND...
...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of your convenient camera information source. Please take time to retain this manual as your camera. Model No. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is ...SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Safety Precautions Date of the AC adaptor. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND...
Operating Instructions
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... lock ........ 47 [3] Power LCD 48 [4] Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 [5] Recording functions of menus 53 [6] Manual recording 63 White balance 64 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 65 [7] Recording with manual focus .... 66 Playback (Advanced) [1] Playback Operations 67 Motion picture playback using operation icon 67 Creating still picture from motion...
... lock ........ 47 [3] Power LCD 48 [4] Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 [5] Recording functions of menus 53 [6] Manual recording 63 White balance 64 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 65 [7] Recording with manual focus .... 66 Playback (Advanced) [1] Playback Operations 67 Motion picture playback using operation icon 67 Creating still picture from motion...
Operating Instructions
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...button. 5 Sub zoom lever (l 45) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the menu button. 8 Mode switch (l 24) 9 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 34, 63, 66) 10 Cursor button 11 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 48) 12 Menu button [MENU] (l 39) Preparation Before ...using 1 1 2 3 45 6 Parts identification and handling 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 25) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 7 89 10 MANUAL FOCUS POWER LCD MENU 11 12 12 VQT3Q78 ≥ It can rotate up to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright...
...button. 5 Sub zoom lever (l 45) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the menu button. 8 Mode switch (l 24) 9 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 34, 63, 66) 10 Cursor button 11 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 48) 12 Menu button [MENU] (l 39) Preparation Before ...using 1 1 2 3 45 6 Parts identification and handling 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 25) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 7 89 10 MANUAL FOCUS POWER LCD MENU 11 12 12 VQT3Q78 ≥ It can rotate up to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright...
Operating Instructions
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... [0] appears.) ∫ About the focus indication ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases.
... [0] appears.) ∫ About the focus indication ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases.
Operating Instructions
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... are set to [OFF] in This allows recording while going near to page 63 about manual mode, page 66 about manual focus mode. MANUAL FOCUS Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch Slide this switch to change intelligent auto mode/manual mode/manual focus mode. ≥ Please refer to on the recording conditions, the unit may be very...
... are set to [OFF] in This allows recording while going near to page 63 about manual mode, page 66 about manual focus mode. MANUAL FOCUS Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch Slide this switch to change intelligent auto mode/manual mode/manual focus mode. ≥ Please refer to on the recording conditions, the unit may be very...
Operating Instructions
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...5 000K 1) 4 000K 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 3 000K 7) 2 000K 8) 9) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the manual focus mode. (l 66) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is not... functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 64) 35 VQT3Q78 ∫ Intelligent auto mode When switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus...
...5 000K 1) 4 000K 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 3 000K 7) 2 000K 8) 9) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the manual focus mode. (l 66) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is not... functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 64) 35 VQT3Q78 ∫ Intelligent auto mode When switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus...
Operating Instructions
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... LCD monitor lit up. 48 VQT3Q78 No display (Normal) # -1 (Makes less bright) # A *(Automatic adjustment) # +2 (Makes even brighter) # +1 (Makes brighter) * It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will become shorter when you...
... LCD monitor lit up. 48 VQT3Q78 No display (Normal) # -1 (Makes less bright) # A *(Automatic adjustment) # +2 (Makes even brighter) # +1 (Makes brighter) * It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will become shorter when you...
Operating Instructions
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... record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: 5Sports: Portrait: Spotlight: Snow: Beach: Sunset: Fireworks: Scenery: Low light: Night scenery: Night...
... record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: 5Sports: Portrait: Spotlight: Snow: Beach: Sunset: Fireworks: Scenery: Low light: Night scenery: Night...
Operating Instructions
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... compatible with x.v.Color™, it is automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to . Aspect ratio of 4:3 television [AGS] If the unit continues to be used when set to intelligent auto mode. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned ...Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI cable with ...
... compatible with x.v.Color™, it is automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to . Aspect ratio of 4:3 television [AGS] If the unit continues to be used when set to intelligent auto mode. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned ...Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI cable with ...
Operating Instructions
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...up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more clearly if you zoom out (wide angle). ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to [LOWCUT]. (l 58) [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the unit are recorded more realistically if you zoom in microphone is set [BASS SETTING... will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When ...
...up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more clearly if you zoom out (wide angle). ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to [LOWCUT]. (l 58) [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the unit are recorded more realistically if you zoom in microphone is set [BASS SETTING... will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When ...
Operating Instructions
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..., the setting is surrounded by yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select the menu. A Left B Right C Microphone input level ≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the...
..., the setting is surrounded by yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select the menu. A Left B Right C Microphone input level ≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the...
Operating Instructions
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...or . (This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode) ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Select the desired setting items using the...center. ≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ...
...or . (This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode) ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Select the desired setting items using the...center. ≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ...
Operating Instructions
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...saturation) is displayed between [0%] and [99%]. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 65) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ALWAYS]: Constantly display. 50% [ON ADJUST]: Display... lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to [OFF]. 59 VQT3Q78 It will be displayed as [99% ] when it is over 99%. ≥ Luminance is displayed while...
...saturation) is displayed between [0%] and [99%]. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 65) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ALWAYS]: Constantly display. 50% [ON ADJUST]: Display... lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to [OFF]. 59 VQT3Q78 It will be displayed as [99% ] when it is over 99%. ≥ Luminance is displayed while...
Operating Instructions
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Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 65) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ALWAYS]: Constantly display. [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 65) A Normal B ...
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 65) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ALWAYS]: Constantly display. [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 65) A Normal B ...
Operating Instructions
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... change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.) Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to display/not-display the manual icon. 63 VQT3Q78 MANUAL FOCUS F WB SHTR IRIS WB White balance (l 64) SHTR Manual shutter speed (l 65) IRIS Iris adjustment (l 65) Perform the setting by selecting... the desired item to be set with the cursor button and press the button in the center. ≥ Select 1 and press the button in the center to manual mode. ≥ MNL...
... change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.) Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to display/not-display the manual icon. 63 VQT3Q78 MANUAL FOCUS F WB SHTR IRIS WB White balance (l 64) SHTR Manual shutter speed (l 65) IRIS Iris adjustment (l 65) Perform the setting by selecting... the desired item to be set with the cursor button and press the button in the center. ≥ Select 1 and press the button in the center to manual mode. ≥ MNL...
Operating Instructions
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...sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in the center. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Select using the cursor button up or down, fill the screen with the lens cap attached, the auto white balance will not be set ....on the scenes or lighting conditions. In this case, use other white balance modes. ≥ If you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select [WB] using the cursor button right or left and press the button in the center. ≥...
...sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in the center. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Select using the cursor button up or down, fill the screen with the lens cap attached, the auto white balance will not be set ....on the scenes or lighting conditions. In this case, use other white balance modes. ≥ If you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select [WB] using the cursor button right or left and press the button in the center. ≥...
Operating Instructions
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... be set lower than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to auto setting, set the iris/gain value. 65 VQT3Q78 Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. (l 59, 60) ≥ If the gain value is increased,... image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than 1/15 in areas of light around the object that are not displayed. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it is recommended using the cursor button up or down and press the button in still picture recording...
... be set lower than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to auto setting, set the iris/gain value. 65 VQT3Q78 Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. (l 59, 60) ≥ If the gain value is increased,... image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than 1/15 in areas of light around the object that are not displayed. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it is recommended using the cursor button up or down and press the button in still picture recording...