Panasonic AG-EZ50UP operating instructions Before Requesting Service, Problems Solutions

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Before Requesting Service

If you are experiencing a problem with your Digital Camera/Recorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions.

Problems

Solutions

 

 

 

 

The Camera/Recorder power cannot be turned on.

Is the power source connected correctly?

 

 

The Camera/Recorder power is turned off automatically.

If you leave the Camera/Recorder in Recording Pause Mode

 

for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically

 

to protect the tape and to save the Battery power.

 

 

The Camera/Recorder power does not stay on long

Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully

enough.

charged Battery.

 

 

Something is wrong with the Camera/Recorder’s

Press the [RESET] Button on the Camera/Recorder with a

operation. The Camera/Recorder is turned on but no

pointed object. If this does not solve the problem, first

functions operate.

disconnect the power supply and wait for a minute or so, and

 

then reconnect the power supply to turn the power back on.

 

(If the above operation is performed when the [ACCESS]

 

Lamp of the Card Slot is lighting, the data of the Card may be

 

damaged.)

 

 

Battery runs down quickly.

≥Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor.

 

≥Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In

 

cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes

 

shorter.

 

≥Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too

 

short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has

 

worn out.

 

 

The Battery cannot be charged.

If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging

 

cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable.

 

 

Recording does not start although power is supplied to

≥Is the accidental erasure protection slider on the Cassette

the Camera/Recorder and the Cassette is correctly

open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be

inserted.

performed.

 

≥Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette.

 

≥Is the Camera/Recorder power turned on?

 

≥Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA] Lamp is not

 

on, no recording function can be operated.

 

≥Has condensation occurred? Wait until the [DEW

 

DETECTED] Indication disappears.

 

 

Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

≥Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette

 

open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be

 

performed.

 

≥Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded

 

in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to

 

operate.

 

 

The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the

 

reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is

 

not a malfunction.

 

 

The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears.

When you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode, the

 

Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear temporarily.

 

However, it reappears when the Camera/Recorder is set

 

back to Normal Recording Mode.

 

 

The RemainingTapeTimeIndication does notmatchthe

≥If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously

actual remaining tape time.

recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed

 

correctly.

 

≥In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may

 

show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter

 

than the actual remaining tape time.

 

 

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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 CassetteUsing the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderTurning on/off the Camera/Recorder and selecting Modes 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 CassetteOptical Image Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionFade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation Function Manual Focus AdjustmentRecording in Special Situations Program AE Recording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock Function Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment F Number To cancel AE Lock FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout White Balance Sensor 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 FunctionªPhotoshot Index Search Index Search FunctionsScene Index Search Suspending Playback Digital Effect temporarily Canceling the Playback Zooming FunctionPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPress Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote Controller Playing Back with Multi-Picture ModeTo Display the Multi-pictures again Audio Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVInserting a Memory Card Using a Memory CardAccess Lamp Recording on the Memory CardAutomatically copying still pictures recorded on a Cassette Playing Back Pictures from the Memory CardPlaying back all the Pictures continuously Slide Playback Copying pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette ªUsing Picture Search ModeªTo Select a Desired Picture and Play it Back 5, 6, 7 Creating a TitleInserting a Title 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 l38ªChanging the Display Mode ªChanging the Counter Display ModeªDisplaying Date/Time Indication 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 ªCondensationªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood ªCautions for StorageªMC Protector/ND Filter 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
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