Panasonic AG-AC90A Camcorder User Manual


 
Shooting Angles, Image Quality, Mobility, Operating Ease – No Compromises in This Professional Handheld Model.
Dual Memory Card Slots with
Direct Copy Function between
Memory Cards
The slot to be used can be switched
during recording. Auto-Switch
Recording*
1
lets you record images
onto two memory cards
consecutively, and Back-Up
Recording*
2
records the same images onto two different memory cards
to increase reliability. Newly added slot-to slot file copy function allows
you to organize files on-site using only a AG-AC90A camera-recorder..
*1: Simple relay recording. When switching recording media, audio is interrupted for maximum 0.8 sec.
*2: Rec Check and Last Clip Delete do not work during Back-Up Recording
*3: Use SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards with a SD Speed Class of 4 or higher.
Freeze Frame
When the camera is being set up or the operator changes camera
positions, a frame is captured and displayed as still image. This
function allows you to prevent unwanted images from being captured
and displayed on an external monitor.
Versatile Recording Functions
• Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time in set intervals (1 sec, 10
sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min). Ideal for observation, surveillance and other
applications.*
• Pre Rec: Prevents missed shooting opportunities by storing about 3
seconds of video and audio data in memory prior to pressing the Rec
button.
• Rec Check: Lets you check the end of the most recently recorded
clip with one-touch ease.
Last Clip Delete: One-touch delete of the most recently recorded clip.
The built-in SMPTE time-code generator lets you select the Drop
Frame/Non-Drop Frame and Free Run/Rec Run modes and preset.
UB (User Bit) is also provided.
Still shots with 3-megapixel resolution. (Still shots can also be
captured during video recording.)
• Time Stamp: Records the date and time together with the image.
This is useful when recording observation images, events, evidence
images, etc.
*Up to a maximum of 12 hours, HA mode only, no audio recording.
Slide-Retractable, High-Definition LCD Touch Panel
High-definition 16:9 aspect ratio 8.8 cm (3.5 inches) LCD monitor
with approx. 1,152,000 dots.
Slides into the handle front for storage. Rotates 270 degrees for
high-angle, low-angle and self-interview shooting (with Mirror mode).
Menu settings and playback by touch panel operation.
Various playback functions can be selected on thumbnail display,
such as Pause, Fast Rewind, Fast Forward, Slow, Frame Advance,
Skip, and Repeat.
XLR Input and Other Professional Audio Features
In addition to a built-in 5.1-channel surround sound mic,
the AG-AC90A features 2-channel XLR audio input terminals for
external mic use. Input (Mic/Line) can be selected for CH1/CH2
independently, and a 48 V phantom power supply (ON/OFF) and level
control are provided.
Eye-Fi Card for Wireless Connection
The use of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) enables wireless
LAN connection and maximizes the use of networks, such as
transferring files to a PC, smartphone or tablet, or uploading files to a
data sharing site or cloud server.
The AG-AC90A is equipped with an Eye-Fi card setting function and
displays data transfer progress on the LCD/EVF.
* Panasonic does not guarantee the functions (including wireless communication) of Eye-Fi cards with
the product.
* The Eye-Fi transfer function cannot be used during video recording.
Professional Interfaces and Design
• HDMI Output: Digital output
of video and audio signals to a
wide variety of HD devices.
• AV Multi Output: Analog video
and audio output. Output analog
component video (component
terminal), analog composite
video (pin jack), and analog
audio (L/R pin jacks) through the
bundled cable.
• USB 2.0 (DEVICE):
For transferring files to a PC.
Remote terminals enable remote
operation of iris, focus, zoom and Rec Start/Stop functions.
The AG-AC90A has a well balanced center of gravity and a short
body for nimble mobility.
The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stop
button and a zoom speed control (three speed steps).
A front tally lamp is provided (ON/OFF switchable).
Rear terminal Side terminal
FREEZE
Still picture fixation Camera through output
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