Panasonic AG-EZ50UP operating instructions Contents

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Contents
Before Use
Standard Accessories	6
Quick Guide	7
To watch the Playback Picture	7
Controls and Components	8
Remote Controller	10
Power Supply	12
Charging Time and Available Recording Time	12
Lens Cap and Grip Belt	13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	13
Inserting a Cassette	13
Turning on/off the Camera/Recorder and selecting
Modes	14
Using the Viewfinder	14
Using the LCD Monitor	14
Using the Menu Screen	15
List of Menus	16
Setting Date and Time	19
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge	19
LP Mode	19
Audio Recording Mode	19
Camera Mode
Recording	20
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette	21
Zoom In/Out Functions	21
Digital Zoom Function	22
Optical Image Stabilizer Function	22
Fade In/Out Functions	22
Backlight Compensation Function	23
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)	23
Manual Focus Adjustment	23
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment	24
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)	24
Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function) ...	24
Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)	25
Adjusting White Balance Manually	25
Digital Effect Functions	26
VCR Mode
Playing Back	28
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back	28
Slow Motion Playback	29
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback	29
Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) ...	29
Index Search Functions	30
Playback Zoom Function	31
Playback Digital Effect Functions	31
Playing Back on Your TV	33
Audio Dubbing	33

Special Features
Using a Memory Card	34
Recording on the Memory Card	34
Playing Back Pictures from the Memory Card	35
Copying pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette	36
Creating a Title	37
Inserting a Title	37
Protecting the Pictures on a Memory Card from
Accidental Erasure (File Lock)	38
Deleting the pictures recorded on a Memory Card	38
Formatting a Memory Card	39
DPOF Setting	39
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS
Cassette (Dubbing)	41
Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to
your DV Cassette	41
Using your Camera/Recorder with Digital Video
Equipment (Dubbing)	42
Others
Indications	43
Warning/Alarm Indications	45
Notes & Precautions	46
Caution for Use	49
Explanation of Terms	52
Specifications	53
Camera/Recorder Accessory System	54
Before Requesting Service	55
Index	57

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Contents Operating Instructions Trade Name Thank you for choosing PanasonicModel No Responsible partyImportant Safeguards Precautions Contents Battery Pack l12 Standard Accessories≥Supplies power to the Camera/Recorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable l12To watch the Playback Picture Quick GuideControls and Components Accessory ShoeLCD Monitor l14 Lens Leica DicomarReset Button Reset l55 Card Access Lamp Access l3448 49 Card Slot Cover l34Remote Controller Using the Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type BatterySelecting Remote Controller Modes Setting on the Camera/RecorderªUsing the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Battery Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAttaching the Shoulder Strap Lens Cap and Grip BeltInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionTurning on/off the Camera/Recorder and selecting Modes Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor Press the Menu Button Using the Menu ScreenRotate the Push Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu To Exit the Menu ScreenList of Menus Display Setup Sub-Menu l16 AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Playback Functions Sub-MenuCard Playback Mode Short-Cut Menu Card Playback Mode Main-MenuDelete PICTURE/TITLE Sub-Menu Card Editing Sub-MenuInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeTo Check the Recording RecordingSelf-Recording To Finish the 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 Manual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentTo cancel AE Lock Function Recording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock FunctionAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Digital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix ModePicture-in-Picture Mode Multi-Picture ModeSet MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or Manual To Display the Multi Pictures againFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playing BackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Slow Motion PlaybackFinding the End of Recording Blank Search Function Jog PlaybackScene Index Search Index Search FunctionsªPhotoshot Index Search Playback Zoom Function Canceling the Playback Zooming FunctionPlayback Digital Effect Functions Suspending Playback Digital Effect temporarilyTo 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 TVAccess Lamp Using a Memory CardRecording on the Memory Card Inserting a 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 To Verify Dpof Setting Dpof SettingFormatting a Memory Card 3, 4ªAbout the compatibility of the card images ªAbout the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardSD Memory Card MultiMediaCardªAnalogue-Digital Conversion Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV CassetteStopping Dubbing Both Buttons are located on the Remote Controller≥Recording starts On the playback unit to stop dubbingIndications White Balance Mode Recording Mode≥Lock setting l38 L34 ≥File number No.000 l35ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication ªChanging the Counter Display ModeªChanging the Display Mode ªFade In/Out Mode l22 ªPower-Related Items l12ªInserting/Ejecting the Cassette l13 ªRecording l20ªManual Iris Adjustment l24 ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment l24ªDigital Effect Functions Camera Mode ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode Camera ModeªListening to Playback Sound Through Headphones l28 ªMulti-Picture Mode VCR Mode l32ªDPOF setting l39 ªSelecting the Sound during PlaybackDetach the Battery and retract the Viewfinder ªTips for using your Camera/RecorderªAfter Use ªAbout the AC AdaptorªOptimal Use of the Battery ªDigital Video Head CleanerªCondensation Take out the CassetteªMC Protector/ND Filter ªCautions for StorageªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Explanation of Terms Jpeg SpecificationsAccessory# Description Camera/Recorder Accessory SystemProblems Solutions Before Requesting ServiceImagescannotbeplayedbackevenwhenthe1Button Headphones of the Camera/RecorderIs pressed Mosaic-like noise patterns appear on images duringIndex Southeast Region Executive OfficeCentral Region Government Marketing Department