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1. Do not place sources of naked flames such as lighted candles on this unit THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A and CANADA The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of units The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral CAU TION triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN product s enclosure that may be of CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC sufficient magnitude to constitute a isk of electric shock t d SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS DENEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS The exclamation point within an INSIDE equilateral triangle is intended to REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED alert hausero Mie presence or important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SERVICE PERSONNEL 2 VQT4M90 FCC NOTICE USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number AG AC90PJ Trade Name Panasonic Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support contact 1 800 524 1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation To assure continued compliance2. are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com Separate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes End user refers to persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use 39 VOT4M90 Panasonic Corporation Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2012
3. 31 White Balance Iris adjustment Manual shutter speed USER button Setting the USER button E Using the USER button Functions of the USER button 34 Playback Motion picture Still picture playback 35 Watching Video Pictures on your TV Others Specification About copyright 11 VOT4M90 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Battery pack Battery charger AC adaptor AC cable AG AC90P PJ A for AC adaptor for Battery charger e U S A AG AC90PX 2 cables e Taiwan Eye cup Remote control Battery built in CD ROM Operating Instructions USB cable AV multi cable Lens cap 12 VQT4M90 Shoulder strap Microphone holder INPUT terminal cap 2 caps Microphone holder adaptor Microphone holder screws 6 mm 0 24 length 2 screws 12 mm 0 47 length 2 screws 99 Yo Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries XLR microphone AG MC200G HDMI cable RP CHES15 SD SDHC SDXC Memory Card Refer to page 23 AG AC90P PJ Battery pack lithium CGA D54 Wide conversion lens VW W4907H Filter kit VW LF49N AG AC90PX Battery pack lithium CGA D54s Remove the lens cap suppli
4. C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Battery operation time See page 21 38 VOT4M90 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 42 W DC output DC 12V 2 5A Dimensions 115 mm W x 37 mm H x 57 mm D 4 53 W x 1 46 H x2 24 D Mass Weight Approx 210 g Approx 0 46 Ibs Battery charger Information for your safety Power source AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 0 4A DC output DC 8 4 V 1 2 A Dimensions 70 mm W x44 5 mm H x 116 mm D 2 76 W x 1 75 H x4 57 D Mass Weight Approx 160 g Approx 0 35 Ibs Others About copyright M Carefully observe copyright laws IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws M Licenses e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista
5. e The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 DOE 3 Touch ENTER e 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 e 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 amp DISP SETUP DATE TIME or DATE FORMAT 27 VOT4M90 Preparation ng the menu screen 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the top menu y A CAMERA SETUP RECORD SETUP 3 Touch the submenu G e Next Previous page can be displayed by touching 4 vw REC FORMAT PH 1080 60i 2 SLOTS FUNC TIME LAPSE REC 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting 5 Touch EXIT to exit the menu setting 28 VOT4M90 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 u
6. follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications CAUTION This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the booklet Something About Interference available from FCC local regional offices helpful FCC Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables with ferrite
7. 10 VOT4M90 Contents would like to open Adobe Systems Incorporated B How to open the Operating Instructions PDF file When you insert the CD ROM and open the INDEX pdf in the CD ROM the Operating Instructions list will be displayed Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file Please download it from the homepage of Information for Your Safety Accessories Optional accessories 13 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 14 Power supply eene 19 Charging the battery 19 Inserting removing the battery 20 Charging and recording time 21 Connecting to the AC outlet 22 Preparation of SD cards 23 Cards that you can use with this Unita sacas ei ein oie 23 Inserting removing an SD card 23 Turning the unit on off 24 Selecting a mode Using the LCD monitor Viewfinder Using the LCD monitor How to use the touch screen Viewfinder adjustment Setting date and time Using the menu screen Formatting cards Language Selection 29 Recording Selecting a media to record 29 Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures Using the zoom eee Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode
8. 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 e It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery temperature should also be the same Ru Charging lamp CHARGE Q Lights up Charging Battery charging time gt 21 N Goes off Charging completed Flashing Be sure to connect the unit correctly Power lamp O This will light up when the AC cable is connected l A O AG AC90P PJ AC cable K2CA2CA00025 supplied AG AC90PX AC cable K2CA2YY00129 supplied Insert the plugs as far as they will go 19 VOT4M90 1 Connect the AC cable to the battery charger and the AC outlet AG AC90P PJ only Use the AC cable K2CA2CA00025 supplied dedicated for the battery charger 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows e We recommend using Panasonic batteries gt 13 19 e f 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 Inserting removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure Removing the battery Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF and the status indicator is turned off and
9. This is not a malfunction Battery capacity indication e The display changes as the battery capacity reduces uu d uu q uu gt 4 If the battery discharges then will flashes red 21 VOT4M90 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 e 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 AG AC90PX Q AC cable K2CB2CB00022 supplied G AC cable K2CA2YY00129 supplied Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet AG AC90P PJ only e Use the AC cable K2CB2CB00022 supplied dedicated for the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal DC IN Removing the AC adaptor e Make sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC adaptor 22 VQT4M90 Preparation Preparation of SD cards The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card This unit an SDXC compatible device is compatible with SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Ca
10. core when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user s authority to operate this device NOTIFICATION Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 K indicates safety information THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A C Panasonic AG AC90PJ 3 VOT4M90 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the batter
11. then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop gt 24 While pressing the battery release button remove the battery Insert the battery until it clicks and locks 20 VOT4M90 Charging and recording time E Charging Recording time e Temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 60 RH When using the viewfinder times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor Battery model number E Maximum Actual B Charging Recording Voltage Capacity ime PA continuously recordable minimum recordable time time 6h 25 min 4h Pa 1080 60p 5 h 45 min 3 h 35 min 6 h 45 min 4 h 10 min PH 1080 60i 6h 3 h 40 min 6 h 50 min 4 h 15 min FHHIQUQISUp 6 h 5 min 3 h 45 min Supplied battery CGA D54 7 and CGA D54s optional 6h PH 1080 24 h 10 min h Zemin 7 2 V 5400 mAh 6 h 20 min 3 h 55 min 6 h 45 min 4 h 10 min HA 1080 60i 6h 3 h 45 min 6 h 55 min 4 h 15 min ME 6h5min 3 h 45 min 7h5min 4 h 20 min BASED 6 h 15 min 3 h 50 min 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 e The batteries heat up after use or charging
12. Manual o button FOCUS A M c0 gt 32 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 ua p s 27 282930 Optical image stabilizer button O I S White balance button W B gt 32 Zebra button ZEBRA Color Bar Screen button BARS Menu button MENU gt 28 Display Mode check button DISP MODE CHK Counter button COUNTER Counter reset button RESET 15 VOT4M90 Ea 58 59 60 45 LCD monitor extract part PULL 25 62 AV multi connector AV MULTI gt 36 46 LCD monitor Touch screen 26 e Use the AV multi cable only the supplied 47 Shoulder strap fixture 17 cable 48 Eye cup attachment part 17 63 USB terminal USB 2 0 49 Eye cup gt 17 50 Viewfinder gt 26 51 Battery release button PUSH gt 20 52 Battery holder 20 53 DC input terminal DC IN gt 22 Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one 54 Mode switch gt 24 55 CH1 CH2 switches CH1 CH2 56 Audio control knobs CH1 CH2 57 SD Card slot cover 23 58 Access lamp card 1 gt 23 59 Card slot 1 left Card slot 2 right gt 23 60 Access lamp card 2 2 23 61 HDMI connector HDMI gt 36 16 VOT4M90 EH Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand 0 6 Flip the belt cover and the belt oe Adjust the length Replace the belt B Attaching the eye cup Attach by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part wi
13. Panasonic Operating Instructions Waxy Memory Card Camera Recorder Mode no AG AC90P AG AC90PJ t s Repair Program For details see page 10 http panasonic biz sav pass_e Please read first This document explains basic operations of the unit For more detailed explanation please refer to Operating Instructions Vol 2 PDF file which is recorded in the enclosed CD ROM gt la Register now This product is eligible for the 43 AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty amp Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use AVCCAM AVCHD m Homi Progressive S DO DOLBY 2c 5 1 CREATOR ENGLISH F0912YKO 1700 Printed in Japan VQT4M90 Information for Your Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing e Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this unit e Use only the recommended accessories e Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated e Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items
14. age Stabilizer Active Mode Monitor 3 5 wide LCD monitor Approx 1152 K dots Viewfinder 0 24 wide EVF Approx 263 K dots equivalent Microphone 5 1 channel surround microphone with a zoom microphone focus microphone function stereo microphone Minimum required illumination Approx 3 Ix 1 30 with AUTO SLOW SHTR is set to ON Intelligent Auto Mode 37 VOT4M90 AV multi connector video output level Component video output level Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Pb 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 Q AV video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 O HDMI connector video output level HDMI 1080p 1080i 480p AV multi connector audio output level Line 2ch HDMI connector audio output level Dolby Digital Linear PCM Headphone output 3 5 mm stereo mini jack Camera remote terminal 2 5 mm super mini jack x 1 ZOOM S S 3 5 mm mini jack x 1 FOCUS IRIS XLR audio input terminals XLR 3 pin x2 INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE 0 dBu MIC 50 dBu 60 dBu switch with the menu USB Reader function No copyright protection support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type Mini B Dimensions 160 mm W x 195 mm H x350 mm D 6 30 W x7 68 H x 13 8 D including projecting parts Mass Weight Approx 1500 g Approx 3 30 Ibs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Mass Weight in operation Approx 1780 g Approx 3 90 Ibs with battery supplied and an SD card optional Operating temperature 0 C to 40
15. ed Product numbers correct as of Oct 2012 These may be subject to change AG AC90P PJ M Attaching the wide conversion lens filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens VW W4907H optional ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit VW LF49N optional in front of the lens e t is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood Be careful about the following When 2 lens accessories such as the ND filter and wide conversion lens are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side the 4 corners of an image will be darkened Vignetting Attaching the lens cap of the Filter Kit VW LF49N optional e When the filter kit VW LF49N optional is used protect the lens surface while the unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit 13 VOT4M90 Preparation mes and Functions of Main Pa Ds Sos 16 WSJ 18 1 Shoulder strap fixture 17 2 M Handle 3 Sub zoom lever gt 31 This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever 4 Subrecording start stop button This button functions in the same manner as the recording start stop button 5 Accessory shoe 6 Microphone holder attachment part 7 Audio input terminals 1 2 XLR 3 pin AUDIO INPUT1 2 8 Zoom lever T W In Recording Mode gt 31 Volume lever VOL Thumbnail display switch IQ 92 In Playback Mode 9 Photoshot but
16. ene Delete MENU MENU Menu VQT4M90 e Motion picture Still picture playback 1 Change the mode to gt 2 Touch the play mode select icon 9 3 Select the MEDIA and VIDEO PICTURE you wish to play back e Touch ENTER 4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back The recording format is displayed in the thumbnail display of the motion pictures PH Ps etc Next Previous page can be displayed by touching A v 5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon O Operation icon e To play or pause a video touch gt M e f you touch the screen while an operation icon is being displayed or do not touch the icon for a certain period it will disappear To display again touch the screen 35 VOT4M90 Watching Video Pictures on your TV Connect this unit to a TV Q HDMI connector AV multi connector Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo as shown on the cover Cables not conforming to the HDMI standard will not work Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended Part No RP CHES15 1 5 m 4 9 feet e Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one e Use the AV multi cable supplied or HDMI cable optional and check the output settings 36 VOT4M90 Others Specification Memory Card Camera Recorder Information for your safety Power source DC 12 V When us
17. g Function that can be used for Playback Mode gt Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example gt 00 C AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program N Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to three years 1st year 2nd year 3 d year AVCCAM 3 Extended warranty device 2 Basic warranty repair 4 extended warranty Purchase AVCCAM product This link is provided to you for convenience 1 Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries regions 2 Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage 3 The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country region 4 Not all repair work is covered by this O 0 9 Register online within 1 month Registration Notice e mail sent Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs Make sure to save the Registration Notice e mail during the warranty period Details about user registration and the extended warranty 3 http panasonic biz sav pass_e Please note this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc The Panasonic Canada Inc privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted
18. g the focus ring White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the White Balance manually Switch the modes of White Balance by pressing the W B button Iris adjustment Perform lris Gain adjustments using the iris ring Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark e Switch to Manual Mode gt 31 MNL 1 Press the IRIS A M button to switch to Manual Iris Mode e disappears e The gain is displayed in dB ED F40 O 2 Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring AGC G Gain value Iris value O Auto iris icon It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode VOT4M90 Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast moving subjects e Switch to Manual Mode 31 1 Touch the LCD monitor to display the operation icons and touch 2 Touch 4 Y to adjust settings e When AUTO is touched the shutter speed is set automatically Touch FER to complete the adjustment Recording e Each of the USER button can register one function from the 12 available functions There are three USER buttons USER1 to USER3 on the main body and four USER button icons USER4 to USER7 displayed on the LCD monitor Setting the USER button 1 Select the menu SW amp DISP SETUP USER BUTTON SETUP 2 Touch the USER button you wis
19. h to set USER button USER2 button USERS button USERA button USERS button USERS button USER button 0000000 e The USER button number and currently set function name are displayed For example a display of 1 P AF means that Push AF has been assigned to USER1 button 3 Touch the item to register e For the functions of the USER button that can be registered refer to page 34 e Touch INH Inhibit if not registering e Next Previous page can be displayed by touching iv J To continuously set other USER buttons repeat steps 2 3 4 Touch EXIT to complete the setting 33 VOT4M90 Using the USER button To use the set USER button press USER1 to USERS button or touch the USER4 to USER7 button icon displayed when you touch the LCD monitor When you use the USER1 to USER3 When you use the USER4 to USER7 SCNt SCN2 SCN3 Sena SCN5 Sene USER4 ATW USERS ATWL USERS HHIST USER MENU USER1 USER2 USER3 Functions of the USER button B List of USER button function Icon Item Function P AF PUSH AF Push AF B Light BACKLIGHT Backlight Compensation S Light SPOTLIGHT Spotlight B FD BLACK FADE Black Fade W FD WHITE FADE White Fade ATW ATW ATW ATW L ATW LOCK ATW Lock D ZM D ZOOM Digital Zoom HIST HISTOGRAM Histogram REC C REC CHECK Recording Check LstDel LAST SCN DEL Last Sc
20. ime Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 7 VOT4M90 Brazil Only Brasil Apenas lt Manuseio de baterias usadas gt BRASIL Ap s o uso as pilhas e ou baterias poder o ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assist ncia t cnica autorizada Cobrir os terminais positivo e negativo com uma fita isolante adesiva antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento O contato entre partes met licas pode causar vazamentos gerar calor romper a blindagem e produzir fogo N o desmonte n o remova o inv lucro nem amasse a bateria O g s liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta danificar o lacre do inv lucro ou o vazamento provocar calor ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais N o incinere nem aque a as baterias elas n o podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 C 212 F O g s liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta danificar o lacre do inv lucro ou o vazamento provocar calor ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias Ca
21. ing AC adaptor DC 7 2 V When using battery Power consumption 12 9W Recording format AVCHD format version 2 0 compliant AVCHD Progressive Motion picture compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio compression Dolby Digital 5 1 ch 2 ch Recording mode and transfer rate PS 1080 60p Approx 25 Mbps VBR PH 1080 60i Approx 21 Mbps VBR PH 1080 30p Approx 21 Mbps VBR PH 1080 24p Approx 21 Mbps VBR HA 1080 60i Approx 17 Mbps VBR HE 1080 60i Approx 6 Mbps VBR SA 480 60i Approx 9 Mbps VBR Refer to the operating instructions Vol 2 for the recordable time and picture size Still picture recording format JPEG corresponding Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard Refer to the operating instructions Vol 2 for the picture size and number of recordable pictures Recording media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Refer to page 23 for details on SD cards usable in this unit Image sensor 1 4 7 3MOS image sensor Approx 8040 K 2680 Kx3 Lens Auto lris optical zoom Full range AF F value focal length F1 5 to F2 8 Focal length 2 84 mm to 34 1 mm 35 mm equivalent Motion picture Still picture 29 8 mm to 383 7 mm 16 9 Minimum focus distance Approx 3 5 cm 1 4 Wide Approx 1 2 m 3 9 feet Tele Filter diameter 49 mm Zoom 12x optical zoom 25x i Zoom 2x 5x 10x digital zoom Image stabilizer function Optical Hybrid Optical Im
22. nly with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Warning Keep the Button Type battery out of the reach of children Never put Button Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor Button type battery CR2025 5 VOT4M90 M Product identification marking Product Location Memory Card Camera Recorder Bottom Battery charger Bottom AC adaptor Bottom U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery lt For USA California only gt This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union EU This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 6 VQT4M90 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instruc
23. on display O are displayed O Mode switch 30 VOT4M90 Recording E It can be zoomed up to 12x e lt can zoom up to 25x when the i Zoom is set to ON e Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99 The value gets larger when zoomed in and the value gets smaller when zoomed out 499 is displayed during the i Zoom Zoom lever Sub zoom lever T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out Ring Zoom Zoom by rotating the ring A side Wide angle recording zoom out B side Close up recording zoom in G Zoom ring Recording Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode H3 e MANU iA MANU switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode is displayed in the Manual Mode e The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record in the Intelligent Auto Mode 31 VOT4M90 Recording nual Recording C J IRIS A M O IRIS A M button Q FOCUS A M button Es FOCUS A M 20 oe ae 0 F CJ Iris ring Oo Focus Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then use Manual Focus e Switch to Manual Mode 31 1 Press the FOCUS A M o button to switch to Manual Focus o It will switch to MF from AF 2 Adjust the focus by rotatin
24. p important data on a PC disc etc e When using two SD cards format both SD cards Select the menu OTHER FUNCTION gt FORMAT CARD SD CARD 1 or SD CARD 2 Language Selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen 1 Select the menu OTHER FUNCTION gt LANGUAGE 2 Touch the desired setting language Recording Selecting a media to record SD CARD 1 and SD CARD 2 can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures 1 Select the menu MENU CO SW amp DISP SETUP MEDIA SELECT 2 Touch the media to record motion pictures or MEDIA SELECT still pictures nu STURE The media is selected separately for motion pictures or M SDCARDI SD CARD 1 still pictures and is then highlighted in yellow B sDCARD2 B SDCARD 2 3 Touch ENTER 29 VOT4M90 Recording Recording motion pictures 1 Change the mode to j gg 1 0 Extract the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start stop button 9 to start recording Recording will stop when you press the recording start stop button again When you begin recording HI changes to Mode switch oo Recording Recording still pictures 1 Change the mode to g e Extract the LCD monitor 2 Press the button When photos are being recorded the remaining recordable number of photos and the photo operati
25. pictures and or sound may be adversely affected About connecting to a PC Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one About using a headphone e Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user s ears About using external microphones e Keep the microphone holder screw microphone holder adaptor and INPUT terminal cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing About using wireless remote control e Keep the button type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing B About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with AVCHD recording formats using this unit gt 30 AVCHD Progressive 1080 60p supported AVCHD Progressive It is possible to record video with highest quality 1080 60p possible with this unit M Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly Likewise the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit M About Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity such as when the unit is taken from ou
26. rate while you are touching another part of the touch screen B Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen EH About the operation icons La lv li Touch when changing a page or performing settings USER BUTTON SETUP INH PUSH AF BACKLIGHT SPOTLIGHT Touch to return to the previous screen KK BA RI Bij gan ATW LOCK e 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 Adjusting the field of view 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 e The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to approximately 90 Retract the LCD monitor and turn on the viewfinder 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece corrector lever OQ Eyepiece corrector lever 26 VOT4M90 Preparation Setting date and time 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 1 Select the menu 28 OTHER FUNCTION CLOCK SET 2 Touch the date or time to be set then set the Example AG AC90PJ desired value using 4Ji v clock ser
27. rds When using an SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card with other equipment check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards 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 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 gt 29 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored Caution Check that the access lamp has gone off Access lamp y e When this unit is accessing the SD card the access lamp lights up 1 Open the SD card slot cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot O e One SD card can be inserted into each of the card slot 1 and the card slot 2 Face the label side 9 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 2 Securely close the SD card slot cover Securely close it until it clicks 23 VOT4M90 Preparation Turning the unit on off Set the power switch to ON while pressing
28. so isto ocorra lave bem a parte afetada com bastante gua Caso haja irrita o consulte um m dico Para remover a bateria Bateria Principal de Energia Bateria do Controle Remoto Pressione o bot o para liberar a bateria 1 Empurre a trava na dire o exibida pela seta para remover o suporte K 2 Remova a bateria tipo bot o do suporte da bateria T B 5 VOT4M90 B Cautions for use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e f you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do notuse this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded
29. th the protrusion at the inside of the eye cup 9 Notch O Protrusion B Attaching the Shoulder strap We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap supplied before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping this unit O 20mm 0 8 or longer 17 VOT4M90 M Attaching the lens cap Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used Attach or remove it by pinching on it 18 VOT4M90 Preparation Power supply M About batteries that you can use with this unit AG AC90P PJ The battery that can be used with this unit is CGA D54 AG AC90PX The battery that can be used with this unit is CGA D54s 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 adeguately protected with internal protection to meet the reguirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Charging the battery When this unit is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time Important e Do not use the
30. the lock release button OQ to turn on the unit To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button The status indicator goes off Q The status indicator lights on e 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 Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to 88 or G Mode switch Recording Mode 30 gt Playback Mode gt 35 24 VQT4M90 Preparation Using the LCD monitor Viewfinder 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 1 Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure e Hold the LCD monitor extract part when pulling out 2 Rotate 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 e It can rotate up to 270 towards the lens 25 VOT4M90 How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor touch screen with your finger B Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture e Touch the center of the icon e Touching the touch screen will not ope
31. tions handy for future reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked 12 13 14 on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LAr 4 _ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of t
32. ton 3 gt 30 10 Status indicator 24 11 Power switch 24 12 Recording start stop button 30 13 Grip belt gt 17 14 Headphone terminal f 14 VQT4M90 15 Camera remote jack CAM REMOTE CAM REMOTE 3 5 mm 0 14 mini jack It is possible to adjust the focus or iris connecting with the remote control optional It is not possible to use the remote control optional in the Intelligent Auto Mode ZOOM S S 2 5 mm 0 1 super mini jack It is possible to operate zoom operation or recording start stop connecting with the remote control optional Do not connect any equipment except the remote control optional to the camera remote jack Brightness of the image may change or it may not focus when an equipment other than the remote control optional is connected 16 Eyepiece corrector lever gt 26 17 Tripod receptacle 18 Inlet cooling fan 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Wireless remote control sensor Internal microphones Recording lamp Speaker Lens gt 18 Lens hood INPUT 1 2 LINE MIC switches INPUT 1 2 48V switches User 1 2 3 buttons USER1 USER2 USER3 2 33 Intelligent auto Manual switch iA MANU 2 31 Quick start button QUICK START Quick start lamp Focus ring 32 Zoom ring gt 31 Iris ring gt 32 Focus assist button FOCUS ASSIST Iris auto Manual button IRIS A M gt 32 Focus auto
33. tside or a cold room to a warm room Please be careful as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled moldy or damaged When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour condensation can be prevented When the difference in temperature is severe place the unit in a plastic bag or the like remove air from the bag and seal the bag When condensation has occurred remove the battery and or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for about one hour When the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature fogginess will disappear naturally W Caution regarding laser beams The lens may suffer damage if struck by a laser beam Make sure that laser beams do not strike the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used VOT4M90 M Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications Refer to page 23 for more details on SD cards M For the purposes of these operating instructions The battery pack is referred to as the Battery e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card e Function that can be used for Recording Mode e
34. y charger Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs 4 VQT4M90 M Concerning the battery Batteries 1 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects e Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire 2 Button type battery Lithium battery Insert with poles aligned e Do not touch the terminals and with metal objects Do not recharge disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire e Keep out of reach of children If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate Button type battery 60 C 140 F Battery pack 60 C 140 F CAUTION e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace o
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