Panasonic Digital Video Camera AG-EZ50UP Operating Instructions

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Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS 
Cassette 
(Dubbing)
After connecting the Camera/Recorder and the S-Video, Video and 
Audio Input Jacks 
A of the VCR as illustrated on the left, start the 
following procedures.
≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller before copying 
so that no indications are left visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter 
and Function indications are also copied.
[Camera/Recorder]
1Insert the recorded Cassette.
[VCR]
2Insert a blank Cassette with...

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Using your Camera/Recorder with Digital Video 
Equipment 
(Dubbing) 
By connecting this Camera/Recorder with other digital video equipment (such 
as another Camera/Recorder of the same type) that has a DV input/output 
terminal (i.LINK) using a DV Interface Cable 
1, high quality images and 
sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode.
[Playback Unit A]
1Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Camera/Recorder to 
the VCR Mode.
[Recording Unit 
B]
2Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the...

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Indications
Various functions and Camera/Recorder conditions are 
displayed on the screen.
1) Remaining Battery Power [r]≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication 
changes. When the battery is discharged completely, 
the 
u ( v) Indication flashes.
≥When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s]  
Indication may appear, however, this has no meaning 
in this case.
2) Remaining Tape...

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≥AUTO: This  appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [AUTO]. (l 20)≥MNL: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [MANUAL]. 
(l 23, 24, 25)
≥: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [AE LOCK]. (l 24)
Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 22)
Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN] (
l 33)
Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (l 19, 33)
13) Manual...

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ªChanging the Counter Display Mode
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape 
Counter Indication (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication 
(M0:00.00), or Time Code Indication  (0h00m00s00f).
≥You also can press the [COUNTER] Button of the Remote 
Controller repeatedly to change the Counter Indication.
ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate date/
time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]...

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Notes & Precautions
ªPower-Related Items (l 12)
≥When the Camera/Recorder is used for a long time, the 
Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.
≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the 
Battery is attached, detach the Battery and reattach it.
ªInserting/Ejecting the Cassette (l 13)
≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you 
can use the Camera Search Function to find the position 
where you want to continue recording.
≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind...

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ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment (l 24)
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of 
a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.
≥During Normal Playback, transition from one scene to 
another may not look smooth.
≥Because the color and brightness of the playback image 
may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent 
light, mercury light, or sodium light.
≥If you are using either Gain-up Mode or Program AE Mode, 
you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If the shutter...

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ªMulti-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) (l 32)
≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.
≥Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output through DV 
Terminal.
≥If there is input from DV Terminal, a multi screen cannot be 
created.
≥When signals are input from Video Input/Output Jack or 
Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi screen cannot be 
re-displayed.
≥Signals input from Video Input/Output Jack or Audio-Video 
Input/Output Jack cannot be displayed on a multi screen.
ªListening to Playback Sound...

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Caution for Use
ªAfter Use
1
Take out the Cassette. (l 13)
2Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. 
(l 14)
3Detach the Battery and retract the Viewfinder. 
(l 12)
4To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens 
Cap. 
(l 13)
ªTips for using your Camera/Recorder
When you use your Camera/Recorder on a rainy or 
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water 
enters the Camera/Recorder.
≥Water may cause the Camera/Recorder or Cassette to 
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
≥If sea water...

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ªCondensation
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, [DEW 
DETECTED] Indication will flash, and the Camera/Recorder 
will automatically turn off after about 1 minute. 
If this happens, follow the steps below:
1Take out the Cassette.
≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the 
amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may 
even become difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3 
hours before taking the Cassette out.
2Open the Cassette Compartment and wait for 2 
to 3 hours.
≥The...