Panasonic AG-AC8P User Manual
Operating Instructions
Vol.2
Vol.2
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No. AG-AC8P
This document explains in detail how to operate this device. Concerning basic operation, please
refer to the enclosed “Operating Instructions Vol.1” (printed document).
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
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Read this first
∫ About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
You can record motion pictures with AVCHD
recording formats using this unit. (l 27, 59)
≥ AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p) supported.
AVCHD Progressive:
It is possible to record video with highest quality
(1080/60p) possible with this unit.
∫ 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.
∫ About security
Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of
the unit, and be careful not to leave the unit
unattended. Please note that Panasonic does
not accept any responsibility for the
compromise, manipulation, and loss of
information caused by these events.
∫ About Condensation
(When the lens, the viewfinder
or LCD Monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens, the viewfinder 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.
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∫ 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.
∫ 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 16 for more details on SD
cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture
Recording Mode:
Function that can be used for Still Picture
Recording Mode:
≥ Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode:
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):
≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p or
1080/60i: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ The correct value for 60p/60i is
59.94p/59.94i.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
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Contents
Read this first ................................................. 2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............6
Power supply................................................ 12
Inserting/removing the battery ............... 12
Charging the battery .............................. 13
Charging and recording time ................. 14
Recording to a card ..................................... 16
Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 16
Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 17
Turning the unit on/off ................................. 18
Selecting a mode ......................................... 18
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder............. 19
How to use the touch screen ................. 19
LCD monitor adjustment........................ 20
Viewfinder adjustment ........................... 21
Recording yourself................................. 21
Setting date and time................................... 22
Using the menu screen ............................... 23
Basic
Before recording .......................................... 24
Formatting cards.................................... 25
Selecting a media to record ........................ 26
Recording motion pictures ......................... 27
Recording still pictures ............................... 28
Recording still pictures
in Motion Picture Recording Mode ........ 29
Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 30
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 32
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ............................................35
Ring zoom.............................................. 36
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture
Recording Mode..................................... 36
Image Stabilizer Function ............................37
Manual recording .........................................38
White Balance........................................ 40
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 41
Recording with Manual Focus................ 42
Counter display ............................................43
Setting the Time Code ........................... 44
Setting the User Information .................. 46
Setting the Recording Counter............... 47
Recording functions
of operation icons ........................................48
Operation icons ...................................... 48
Recording functions of
[CAMERA SETUP] menus ...........................54
Recording functions of
[RECORD SETUP] menus ............................59
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations....................................67
Motion picture playback
using operation icon ............................... 67
Creating still picture
from motion picture ................................ 68
Repeat Playback .................................... 68
Resuming the previous playback ........... 69
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ............................... 69
Deleting scenes/still pictures......................70
Protecting scenes/still pictures............... 71
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .........72
Connecting with a HDMI cable............... 74
Connecting with the component cable ... 74
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Copy/Dubbing
Others
Copying/playing back
with an external drive .................................. 75
Preparing for copying/playing back ....... 75
Simple copy ........................................... 77
Copy selected files ................................ 78
Playing back the external drive.............. 79
Relay scene combining ......................... 80
Dubbing ........................................................ 81
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder ..... 81
Using the Eye-Fi card .................................. 82
With a PC
Connecting to a PC
(File transfer/nonlinear editing) ..................85
Operating environment
(mass storage)....................................... 85
Connecting to a PC ...................................... 87
About the PC display ............................. 89
Menu
Using the Menu ............................................ 90
Camera Setup ....................................... 90
Recording Setup .................................... 92
Switch and display setting ..................... 95
Other Functions ................................... 101
Video Setup ......................................... 106
Picture Setup ....................................... 107
Copy .................................................... 107
Indications ..................................................108
Messages .................................................... 111
About recovery ..................................... 111
Troubleshooting ......................................... 112
Updating the firmware incorporated
into the unit................................................. 116
Cautions for use ......................................... 117
About copyright ......................................... 121
Recording formats/
approximate recordable time ....................122
Approximate number
of recordable pictures ............................... 123
Optional accessories ................................. 124
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Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
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4
1
5
1514 16
1 Shoulder strap fixture
2 Handle
3 Sub zoom lever [W/T] (l 35, 99)
≥ This lever functions in the same manner as
the zoom lever.
4 Sub recording start/stop button
(l 24, 99)
≥ This button functions in the same manner as
the recording start/stop button.
5 Microphone cable holder
6 Accessory shoe
7 External microphone terminal [EXT MIC]
(l 11 )
≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone
can be used as an external microphone.
≥ When the unit is connected with the AC
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on the microphone type. In this
case, please switch to the battery for the
power supply and the noise will stop.
8 Photoshot button [ ] (l 28)
6
7
8
9
11
12
10
13
18 1917
9 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode)
(l 35)
Volume lever [rVOLs]/Thumbnail
display switch [ / ] (In Playback
Mode) (l 33, 34)
10 Grip belt (l 10)
11 Status indicator (l 18)
12 Power switch (l 18)
13 Recording start/stop button (l 13)
14 Charging lamp [CHG] (l 13)
15 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 13)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
16 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 53)
17 U
SB terminal [HOST]/[USB 2.0] (l 75)
18 USB terminal [DEVICE]/[USB 2.0] (l 87)
19 HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l 72)
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
20 Ring LED (l 102)
21 Shoulder strap fixture
22 Internal microphones
23 Recording lamp (l 102)
24 Lens (l 10)
25 Lens hood
26 Multi manual ring (l 38, 42)
27 Camera function button
[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 38)
28 Mode switch (l 18)
29 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus
switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 30)
30 Cursor button
31 Optical Image Stabilizer button
[ O.I.S.] (l 37)
32 Menu button [MENU] (l 23)
33 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 21)
34 Tripod receptacle
≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of
5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the
unit.
31
O.I.S.
29 3028
32
MANUAL
FOCUS
MENU
33
34
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35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
35 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
36 Eye cup attachment part (l 10)
37 Eye cup (l 10)
38 Accessory shoe
43
44
45
39 Viewfinder (l 21)
≥ Extend the viewfinder before use.
40 Speaker
41 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 12)
42 Battery holder (l 12)
43 Video output terminal [VIDEO OUT] (l72)
44 Audio output t erminal [AUDIO OUT] (
45 Component terminal
[Y]/[PB/CB]/[PR/CR]
(
l 72
l
72)
)
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46 SD card cover (l 17)
46
47 48 49 50
47 Card slot 2 (left) (l 17)
48 Access lamp (card 2) (l 17)
49 Card slot 1 (right) (l 17)
50 Access lamp (card 1) (l 17)
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∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
1, 2 Flip the belt cover and the belt.
3 Adjust the length.
4, 5 Replace the belt.
A Notch
B Protrusion
Attach or remove it by pinching on it.
∫ Attaching the eye cup
Attach by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of the
eye cup.
∫ Attaching the lens cap
Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used.
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∫ About the external stereo
microphone
External stereo microphone
6
5
1 Microphone condenser
2 Cable Holder
3 Lock ring
4 Mini plug and Cable
5 Shoe
6 Plug section
Attaching the external stereo
microphone to the unit
1 Attach the microphone to the
accessory shoe.
1
2
3
4
1 Loosen the lock ring.
2 Attach the microphone.
3 Firmly tighten the lock ring.
≥ Do not apply excessive force on the lock ring.
≥ Make sure that the microphone is securely
attached.
2 Connect the plug to the external
microphone terminal.
≥ Check that the unit is turned off. Connecting
or removing the microphone while the unit is
turned on may cause malfunction.
≥ You can fasten the excess cable by tucking it
into the cable holder.
≥ When removing the microphone, disconnect
the plug, and then remove the microphone in
reverse order of attaching.
≥ Hold the lock ring when mounting or
removing the microphone.
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Preparation
Removing the battery
Be sure to set the power switch to OFF and
the status indicator goes off. Then remove the
battery while supporting the unit to prevent it
from dropping.
While pressing the battery release button,
remove the battery.
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD29/CGA-D54.
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 adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements 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.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the unit. (l 18)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
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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.
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.
≥ The battery can be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF
and 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A DC input terminal
B Charging lamp
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
≥ As the charging lamp lights up green, charging starts. It will turn off when the charging is
completed.
≥
When the charging lamp is flashing at approximately 4 second intervals (off for approx. 2 seconds,
on for approx. 2 seconds), the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too
high or low. It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally.
When the charging lamp is flashing at approximately 0.5 second intervals (off for approx. 0.25
seconds, on for approx. 0.25 seconds), the battery is not charged. Please refer to page 119.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the
AC adaptor connected.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.
This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is
unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 14).
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≥ If 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.
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 charging times are for when the unit is turned off.
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery
[7.2 V/2900 mAh]
CGA-D54 (optional)
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour and “min” for minute.
≥ 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.
≥ If the unit is turned on, charging will take twice to three times longer than the table above.
Charging
time
4h
7h
Recording
format
[PS 1080/60p]
[PH 1080/60i]
[HA 1080/60i]/
[HG 1080/60i]
[HE 1080/60i]
[PM 720/60p]
[SA 480/60i]
[PS 1080/60p]
[PH 1080/60i]
[HA 1080/60i]
[HG 1080/60i]
[HE 1080/60i]
[PM 720/60p]
[SA 480/60i]
Maximum
continuous
recordable time
5h5min
(4 h 50 min)
5h20min
(5 h 5 min)
5h20min
(5 h 5 min)
5h30min
(5 h 15 min)
5h25min
(5 h 5 min)
5h40min
(5 h 20 min)
9h55min
(9 h 30 min)
10h25min
(9 h 55 min)
10h30min
(10 h)
10h35min
(10 h)
10h50min
(10 h 20 min)
10h35min
(10h5min)
11h10min
(10 h 35 min)
Actual
recordable
time
3h5min
(3 h)
3h15min
(3 h 5 min)
3h20min
(3h10min)
3h25min
(3h15min)
3h20min
(3h10min)
3h30min
(3h20min)
6h10min
(5h50min)
6h30min
(6h10min)
6h30min
(6h10min)
6h30min
(6h10min)
6h45min
(6h20min)
6h35min
(6h15min)
6h55min
(6h30min)
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≥ 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 capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####
If the battery discharges, then will flashes red.
≥ If the unit is charged while it is turned on, will be displayed on the screen. will
disappear after charging is complete.
≥ As long as the charging lamp is flashing, charging is not complete even after has
disappeared. For more details, please refer to page 11 9.
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Preparation
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Recording to a card
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the
following.
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.
Card type Capacity
SD Memory Card 512MB/1GB/2GB
SDHC Memory Card 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed
standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.
≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the
equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
≥ An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye-Fi. (l 82)
≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards
with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion picture recording.
≥ 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.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion
or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
e.g.:
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the
first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 25) 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 A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card,
the access lamp lights up.
1 Open the SD card 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.
2 Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the
SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the
SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure
of this unit or the SD card may damage or
erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
j Remove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or this
unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to
water, dirt or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
j In direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
j Where static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l 120)
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Preparation
To turn off the unit
Set the power switch to OFF while
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on/off
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. (l 103)
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 27)
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 28)
Playback Mode (l 32, 67)
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Preparation
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened.
The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is closed.
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
≥ The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch
screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.
≥ In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the basis of
operations using the cursor buttons.
∫ 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
≥ To operate the following icons using the cursor buttons, select the desired icon using the
cursor buttons and then press the button in the center. (Excluding some functions)
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and
thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting
etc.
:
This icon is used to return to the previous screen such
as when setting menus.
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
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LCD monitor adjustment
+2
+1
0
-
1
A
+1
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
[POWER LCD]
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
Select the menu. (l 23)
: [SW & DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting
MENU
(Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)/
*(Automatic adjustment)
* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to automatically.
≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter.
[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
1 Select the menu. (l 23)
: [SW & DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET]
MENU
2 Select the desired setting items and press the button in the center.
[BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor
3 Adjust settings using the cursor button right or left.
4 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
≥ Select [EXIT], then press the button in the center or press the MENU button to complete the
setting.
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Viewfinder adjustment
A Eyepiece corrector lever
MENU
≥ 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.
≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to
approximately 90o.
≥ Close the LCD monitor and turn on the
viewfinder.
2 Adjust the focus by operating the
eyepiece corrector lever.
[EVF SET]
Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched.
Select the menu. (l 23)
: [SW & DISP SETUP] # [EVF SET] # desired setting
[BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK]
Recording yourself
≥ Change the mode to .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be
switched by setting [SELF SHOOT]. (l 99)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen when the [SELF SHOOT] is set to [MIRROR].
When appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the
warning/alarm indication. (l 111)
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Preparation
MENU
Example: For USA
Setting date and time
The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
1 Select the menu. (l 23)
: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Select the date and time to be set using the
cursor button right or left, then adjust the
desired value using the cursor button up or
down.
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3 Select [ENTER] using the cursor button right or left, then press the
button in the center.
≥ The screen may switch to the setting screen for the [TIME ZONE]. Using cursor
button and set the [TIME ZONE].
≥ Select [EXIT], then press the button in the center or press the MENU button to
complete the setting.
≥ 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 to set the date and time.
≥ 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 the 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. (l 98)
[SW & DISP SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] or [DATE FORMAT]
Time zone
Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set.
1 Select the menu. (l 23)
: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [TIME ZONE]
MENU
≥ If the clock is not set, set the clock to current time first.
2 Select the region to record using the cursor button right or left.
3 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to complete the setting.
≥ When the time zone setting is changed, the date/time setting of the unit also changes
automatically.
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Preparation
Using the menu screen
≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 19)
1 Press the MENU button.
2
Select the desired top menu A
using the cursor button, then
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the center.
3
Select the submenu item B, then
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the center.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
using / .
MENU
4 Select the desired item, then
press the button in the center
to enter the setting.
5 Select [EXIT], then press the
button in the center or press
the MENU button to exit the
menu setting.
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Basic
Before recording
∫ Basic camera positioning
Normal recording
≥ Place the unit on your right shoulder and hold
it firmly with both hands.
Recording from a high position
Low-angle recording
≥ For easier low-angle recording, the sub
recording start/stop button and the sub zoom
lever can be used.
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≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person or object.
≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye.
≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will
become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod whenever possible.
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, DVD disc etc. (l 87)
1 Select the menu.
: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [FORMAT MEDIA]
MENU
2 Select [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2] and press the button in the
center.
≥ When formatting is complete, select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to exit
the message screen.
≥ For details on how to format the external drive, please refer to page 77.
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the
unit to vibrations or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be
used on this unit.
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Basic
Selecting a media to record
[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures.
1 Change the mode to or .
2 Select the menu. (l 23)
: [SW & DISP SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT]
MENU
3 Select the media you want to record
motion pictures or still pictures on
by using the cursor button, and
press the button in the center.
≥ The media is selected separately to motion
pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
4 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
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Basic
R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
TC 00:00:00:00TC 00:00:00:00TC 00:00:00:00
Recording motion pictures
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button B to start recording.
≥ Recording will stop when you press the
recording start/stop button again.
A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
TC 00:00:00:00 Counter display (l 43)
(White)
R 1h20m
Media where the motion picture is
recorded (l 26)
Approximate remaining recordable time
≥ When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
Recording format
≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT]. (l 59)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 29)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: Approx. 3900
Maximum number of different dates: Approx. 900 (l 69)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Please refer to page 122 about approximate recordable time.
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Basic
Recording still pictures
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the button.
Focus indication:
A Focus indication:
± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 37) to ([MODE1]), then the Image
Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be
displayed when the button is pressed.)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter
speed becomes slow.
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ The focus indication and the focus area may not be displayed depending on the recording
conditions or the menu settings.
MEGA
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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode
R3000R3000R3000
MEGA
20.4
M
Still picture operation indicator (l 108)
(White)
R3000
MEGA
Media where the still picture is recorded
(l 26)
Remaining number of still pictures
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 37)
Size of still pictures (l 63)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 28)
20.4
M
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may
not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode
¬ Change the mode to .
Press the button to take the picture.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.
(Simultaneous recording)
≥ When photos are being recorded, the remaining recordable number of photos
and the photo operation display are displayed.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is different from
ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time remaining
will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable time remaining
may lengthen.
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of
recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less.
≥ The recording time may be long depending on the recording condition.
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Basic
iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode/Manual
Focus Mode.
MANUAL
FOCUS
Intelligent Auto Mode
The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want
to record.
Mode Effect
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the
*1
Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.
*1,*3
Low Light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
*2
Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.
*1
Normal
*2
Normal
background sky, which may be very bright.
In modes other than those described above, the contrast is adjusted to
give a clear picture.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
*3 When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] (l 64) is [OFF], Low Light Mode will not be entered.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
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