Panasonic AG-EZ50UP Backlight Compensation Function, Recording in Special Situations Program AE

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1

BACK

LIGHT

1

ª

Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)

1Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.

To resume normal Recording

Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes brighter.

By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.

AUTO

1

MANUAL

AE LOCK

 

2

MENU

PUSH

 

 

VOL/JOG

1

2

3

4

5

1 2

FOCUS

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

3

1

MNL

MF

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Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)

Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.

1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>

[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [5], [7], [4], [], [º].

The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed. [5] Sports Mode 1

For Recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.

[7] Portrait Mode 2

Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus.

[4] Low Light Mode 3

Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.

[] Spotlight Mode 4

Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spot light.

[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5

Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear picture.

Canceling the Program AE Function

Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

For other notes, see page 46.

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Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well.

1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

2Press the [FOCUS] Button.

The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 1 appears.

3Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

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Contents Operating Instructions Responsible party Thank you for choosing PanasonicTrade Name Model NoImportant Safeguards Precautions Contents AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable l12 Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack l12 ≥Supplies power to the Camera/RecorderTo watch the Playback Picture Quick GuideLens Leica Dicomar Accessory ShoeControls and Components LCD Monitor l14Card Slot Cover l34 Card Access Lamp Access l34Reset Button Reset l55 48 49Remote Controller Setting on the Camera/Recorder Inserting a Button-type BatteryUsing the Remote Controller Selecting Remote Controller ModesCharging Time and Available Recording Time Power SupplyªUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryAccidental Erasure Prevention Lens Cap and Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteTurning on/off the Camera/Recorder and selecting Modes Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor To Exit the Menu Screen Using the Menu ScreenPress the Menu Button Rotate the Push Dial to select a desired Sub-MenuList of Menus Playback Functions Sub-Menu AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuDisplay Setup Sub-Menu l16 VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR FunctionsCard Editing Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-MenuCard Playback Mode Short-Cut Menu Delete PICTURE/TITLE Sub-MenuAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeTo Finish the Recording RecordingTo Check the Recording Self-RecordingZoom In/Out Functions PhotoShot Recording on the DV CassetteFade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionOptical Image Stabilizer Function Recording in Special Situations Program AE Manual Focus AdjustmentBacklight Compensation Function Recording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock Function Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment F Number To cancel AE Lock FunctionAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Digital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix ModeTo Display the Multi Pictures again Multi-Picture ModePicture-in-Picture Mode Set MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or ManualFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playing BackJog Playback Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Finding the End of Recording Blank Search FunctionScene Index Search Index Search FunctionsªPhotoshot Index Search Suspending Playback Digital Effect temporarily Canceling the Playback Zooming FunctionPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsTo Display the Multi-pictures again Playing Back with Multi-Picture ModePress Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote Controller Audio Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVInserting a Memory Card Using a Memory CardAccess Lamp Recording on the Memory CardPlaying back all the Pictures continuously Slide Playback Playing Back Pictures from the Memory CardAutomatically copying still pictures recorded on a Cassette ªTo Select a Desired Picture and Play it Back ªUsing Picture Search ModeCopying pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette Inserting a Title Creating a Title5, 6, 7 Deleting the pictures recorded on a Memory Card 3, 4 Dpof SettingTo Verify Dpof Setting Formatting a Memory CardMultiMediaCard ªAbout the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardªAbout the compatibility of the card images SD Memory CardªAnalogue-Digital Conversion Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV CassetteOn the playback unit to stop dubbing Both Buttons are located on the Remote ControllerStopping Dubbing ≥Recording startsIndications L34 ≥File number No.000 l35 Recording ModeWhite Balance Mode ≥Lock setting l38ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication ªChanging the Counter Display ModeªChanging the Display Mode ªRecording l20 ªPower-Related Items l12ªFade In/Out Mode l22 ªInserting/Ejecting the Cassette l13ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode Camera Mode ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment l24ªManual Iris Adjustment l24 ªDigital Effect Functions Camera ModeªSelecting the Sound during Playback ªMulti-Picture Mode VCR Mode l32ªListening to Playback Sound Through Headphones l28 ªDPOF setting l39ªAbout the AC Adaptor ªTips for using your Camera/RecorderDetach the Battery and retract the Viewfinder ªAfter UseTake out the Cassette ªDigital Video Head CleanerªOptimal Use of the Battery ªCondensationªMC Protector/ND Filter ªCautions for StorageªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Explanation of Terms Jpeg SpecificationsAccessory# Description Camera/Recorder Accessory SystemProblems Solutions Before Requesting ServiceMosaic-like noise patterns appear on images during Headphones of the Camera/RecorderImagescannotbeplayedbackevenwhenthe1Button Is pressedIndex Government Marketing Department Executive OfficeSoutheast Region Central Region