Panasonic Digital Video Camera AG-EZ50UP Operating Instructions

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TAPE CARD
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 
7 seconds each on the Cassette. 
1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause 
Mode.
≥The Camera/Recorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and 
then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥PhotoShot Recording results in slightly...

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D.ZOOM
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VOL/JOGPUSH
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Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects 
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1t to 10t magnification. With the 
digital zoom function, you can select a magnification of 25 t or 100t.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[D.ZOOM] >> [25
t
tt t] or [100t
tt t].
≥25k: Digital zooming to 25t
≥100k: Digital zooming to 100t
2To zoom in or out, press the [W/T]...

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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....

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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for Recording fast-moving subjects.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed 
display appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60-1/8000 (or 1/60-1/500: for Card Photoshot Recording)
The standard shutter speed is...

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Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case, 
the white balance can be adjusted manually.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [W.B.] Button repeatedly to set a desired White 
Balance Mode.
1 Automatic White Balance...

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Digital Effect Functions
This Camera/Recorder is equipped with digital effect Functions that add 
special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode 
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode 
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode
4) [MIX] Mix Mode
5) [STROBE]  Strobe Mode 
≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) [GAIN-UP]  Gain-up Mode 
≥It brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode.
7) [TRAIL]  Trailing Effect Mode 
≥It records images with a...

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ªMulti-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode 1:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode 
2:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.
After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].....
1Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or 
[MANUAL].
When [STROBE] is selected:
≥Set the [SPEED] to a desired strobe speed.
[FAST]: You can...

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Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.
1Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Camera/
Recorder in the VCR Mode.
≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1
2
Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
To Stop Playback
Press the [∫] Button 2.
≥If a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals is...

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Slow Motion Playback
This Camera/Recorder can play back at a slow speed.
1Press the [1] Button.
2Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote 
Controller.
≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the 
reverse direction, while pressing the [
D] Button starts Slow Motion 
Playback in the forward direction.
Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of 
the normal speed.
Scenes recorded in the LP mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of...

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Index Search Functions
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera/Recorder automatically 
records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
Photoshot Index Signal
These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in 
Photoshot Mode (l 21) or whenever you copy pictures on a Memory card to 
a cassette (l 36).
When recording still pictures using the Continuous Photoshot Mode (l 21), 
the index signal is not recorded.
Scene Index Signal
Scene Index...