Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-EZ50UP Operating Instructions

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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 inferior image quality.
ªProgressive Photoshot
With the progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still pictures with 
higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function.
≥After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [ON] 
or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. 
[æ] is displayed. 
1≥This Function may not work with some function settings. (l 46)
ªFrame Moving Picture (Frame Mode)
Frame moving-picture recording makes it possible to obtain natural still 
pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of 
movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 30 frames a 
second. (It is also possible to record sound.)
≥After setting [REC MODE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to 
[FRAME], press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥When [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME], the Digital Effect 1 Function 
([EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-menu) cannot be used.
≥For normal recording set [REC MODE] to [NORMAL].
ªContinuous Photoshot
If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] of the 
Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Camera/Recorder will 
record still images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is 
released. 
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is 
recorded. (However, this function is not enabled when Progressive 
Photoshot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)
ªDigital Still Picture
When the [CAMERA STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still 
pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is 
cancelled.
≥We recommend that you press the [CAMERA STILL] Button first at the 
position where you want to record the picture and then press the [PHOTO 
SHOT] Button.
≥For the still pictures taken in the Continuous Photoshot Mode or Digital Still 
Picture Mode, photoshot index signals are not recorded.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Zoom In/Out Functions
It gives special effects to the Camera/Recorder by Recording objects close 
by or with wide-angle shot.
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out): 
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in): 
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].
≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.
≥Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed towards [W] or 
[T], the zooming speed gradually increases.
Taking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Camera/Recorder can focus on a 
subject that is as close as approximately 1.5 inch (35 mm) from the lens. With 
this, small subjects like insects can be recorded.
≥For other notes, see page 46. 
						

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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
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≥25k: Digital zooming to 25t
≥100k: Digital zooming to 100t
2To zoom in or out, press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W] or 
towards [T].
≥As the magnification of digital zooming increases, the quality of image may 
deteriorate.
Canceling the Digital Zoom Function
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 46.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Optical Image Stabilizer Function
If you are recording in unstable situations and the Camera/Recorder is shaky, 
you can use this function to correct the distortion in these images.
≥If the Camera/Recorder shakes too much, this Function may not be able to 
stabilize images.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [EIS] >> 
[ON]. 
≥The [EIS] Indication 1 appears.
Canceling Optical Image Stabilizer
Set [EIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 46.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In 1
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the 
beginning of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while the Camera/Recorder is 
set to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press the Recording 
Start/Stop Button to start recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting 
recording.
≥The image reappears gradually.
Fade Out 
2
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black 
screen at the end of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.≥The image fades out gradually.
2About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button.
≥For other notes, see page 46. 
						

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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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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], [Ω], [º].≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.
[5] Sports Mode 
1For Recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.
[7] Portrait Mode 2Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly 
out of focus.
[4] Low Light Mode 
3Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.
[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spot light.
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5Compensates 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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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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 1/60.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster.
≥When you are using progressive function or card photoshot recording, a 
speed only up to 1/500 can be used.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. Or, Hold down the [PUSH] Dial.
≥For other notes, see page 47.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Indication 1 
appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Adjustable Range of the Iris
CLOSE (Closed) )F16...F1.7 )
OPEN (Opened) 0dB )OPEN 3dB... )OPEN18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OPEN18dB] is selected, the image becomes 
brighter.
The value to which [dB] is attached indicates a gain value. If this value is too 
large, the quality of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. Or, Hold down the [PUSH] Dial.
≥For other notes, see page 47.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function)
This is a function for setting a fixed brightness. When recording in light with 
an extreme difference in the brightness of the background and the subject, 
such as a person standing in front of a dark background, the person can be 
recorded brightly if the brightness is adjusted to the person.
1After setting to Camera Mode, press the [W/T] zoom Levery
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toward [T] and zoom in to the part you want to record.
2Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK].
≥The [ ] Indication 1 flashes to indicate that the brightness is 
fixed.  Afterwards, it lights up white.
To fix your desired brightness
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]  first and adjust the Shutter 
Speed and Iris to the desired color in step 2, and then set the Mode Selector 
Switch to [AE LOCK].
To cancel AE Lock Function
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] or [MANUAL].
≥Set the AE Lock again when [TAPE/CARD] Selector is switched after the 
AE Lock has been set. (The brightness setting may be changed.)
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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 Adjustment
2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lamp)
3 Outdoor Mode
4 Fluorescent light Mode
5 The White Balance setting that was previously set manually
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [W.B.] Button repeatedly until no Indication appears. Or, set the 
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 47.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Adjusting White Balance Manually
When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate under the 
existing light conditions, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment mode. 
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Point the Camera/Recorder at a full-screen white subject, 
and then hold down the [W.B.] Button until the [
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Indication stops flashing.
≥The [1] Indication appears after the screen has darkened for a 
moment.
≥When the [1] Indication flashes after turning the Camera/Recorder 
on, the previously adjusted white balance setting is still kept.
To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [W.B.] Button repeatedly until no Indication appears. Or, set the 
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
About White Balance Sensor
The White Balance Sensor 1 determines the nature of the light source 
during recording. 
≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording. 
Otherwise, White Balance will not function normally.
≥The red light from the Tally Lamp 
2 will be reflected off your hand or 
object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly 
and changing the coloring.
Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may 
result in reddish or bluish images. Where the subject is found on the left but 
surrounded by many light-sources, Auto White Balance Adjustment may not 
operate properly. In such case we suggest that you adjust the White Balance.
1) The range that is controlled by the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode 
of this Camera/Recorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent light
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise and sunset
10) Candlelight
≥For other notes, see page 47.
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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 trailing effect.
8) [MOSAIC]  Mosaic Mode
≥It produces a mosaic-like image.
9) [MIRROR]  Mirror Mode 
≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half.
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
10) [NEGA] Negative Mode
≥The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative.
11) [SEPIA] Sepia Mode
≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old pictures.
12) [MONO] Black&White Mode
≥It records an image in black and white.
13) [SOLARI] Solarization Mode
≥It records an image with a painting-like effect.
Selecting a desired digital effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or 
[EFFECT2] >> a desired digital effect.
Canceling the digital effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or 
[EFFECT2] >>[OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 47.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
Wipe Mode:
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene 
gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last 
recorded scene gradually fades out.
1Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start the 
Recording.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the 
Recording.
≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication 
changes to [B] or [C].
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the 
Recording.
≥The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new 
scene.
≥For other notes, see page 47.
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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 capture 9 consecutive still pictures within
approximately 1 second
[NORMAL]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within 
approximately 1.5 seconds
[SLOW]:You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within 
approximately 2 seconds
≥If you set [SWING] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu to [ON], the 
intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are longer at the 
beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period, and it 
is useful for analyzing swing motion, etc., in sports.
When [MANUAL] is selected:
≥You can select a desired scene one at a time up to 9 small pictures.
2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
3Press the [MULTI] Button.
≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you 
want to capture.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTOSHOT] 
Button to record on the Cassette.
Deleting all the captured Multi pictures
While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button.
≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after 9 pictures 
are displayed.
To Display the Multi Pictures again
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
To Delete Multi pictures one by one 
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When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still 
pictures are displayed, the picture captured last is deleted. If you keep 
pressing the [MULTI] Button, the pictures are deleted continuously.
≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they cannot be displayed again.
≥For other notes, see page 47.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ªPicture-in-Picture Mode
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.
After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]......
1Select [P-IN-P] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu and set 
the position (
1234) where you want to insert a small still 
picture.
2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
3Aim the Camera/Recorder at the scene you want to capture 
and press the [P-IN-P] Button to insert a small still picture.
≥A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture.
≥If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the small still picture is cleared.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTOSHOT] 
Button to record on the Cassette.
≥For other notes, see page 47. 
						

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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
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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 played back, the 
screen becomes blue or displays mosaic-like noise patterns.
ªAdjusting the Sound Volume
Until the [VOLUME] Indication 3 appears, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial 
4. Then, rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After the adjustment, 
press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear.
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button 
to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the 
volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] 
Indication goes off 2 or 3 seconds after the adjustment is finished.
≥When the Playback Zoom Function is in use, the sound volume cannot be 
adjusted.
≥For other notes, see page 48.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back
ªCue/Review Playback
Cue Playback A
Keep the [5] Button 1 pressed during playback.
Review Playback B
Keep the [6] Button 2 pressed during playback.
≥For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the [5] Button or the [6 ] 
Button only briefly. As this locks the search function, you do not need to 
keep the button pressed for a long time.
≥To resume normal playback, press the [1] Button. During Cue and Review 
Playback, pictures with fast-moving subjects may contain mosaic-like noise 
patterns.
ªHyper Check Function
If you press the [5] Button during fast-forwarding of the tape or the [6] 
Button during rewinding of the tape, Cue Playback or Review Playback 
continues for as long as the Button is held down.
ªVariable Speed Search Function
The speed of Cue or Review Playback can be varied.
1During playback, press the [1] Button.
≥[1t!] Indication appears. C
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Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search speed.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search 
Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5 t (slow 
playback, SP mode only), 1/3 t (slow playback, LP mode only),1 t, 2 t, 
5 t, 10 t, and 20 t.
≥The same setting can be performed using the Remote Controller’s the 
[VAR.SEARCH] Button, the [π] Button and the [∫] Button.
Resuming Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show mosaic-like 
noise patterns.
≥The sound is muted during search.
ªRepeat Playback 
If you continue to press the [ 1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camera/
Recorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication 
appears 
D. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] 
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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 
the normal speed.
Resuming Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Camera/Recorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance 
playback.
1Press the [1] Button.
2Press the [;] Button.
≥The playback picture stops in the Still Playback Mode.
3Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote 
Controller.
≥With each pressing of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the 
reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures 
advances in the forward direction. If either one of the Buttons continues 
to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously one frame at a time 
until the Button is released.
Resuming Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button or [;] Button.
ªJog Playback
By rotating the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) 1 of the Camera/Recorder in the Still 
Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the 
forward or backward direction.
≥If the Camera/Recorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 
5 minutes, the Camera/Recorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the 
video heads from excessive wear and tear.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function helps you to locate the end of the Recording on 
the Cassette quickly.
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> 
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
≥The [BLANK] Indication appears.
≥Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camera/
Recorder switches to the Still Playback Mode.
≥If there is no blank portion left on the Cassette, the Camera/Recorder 
stops at the end of the tape.
Canceling Blank Search prior to completion
Press the [∫] Button.
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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 Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording 
after inserting a Cassette.
However, if the Camera/Recorder is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera 
Mode or if the date and time are set before the start of recording, the index 
signal is not recorded.
≥If [INDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA 
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded 
when Recording is restarted after a lapse of 2 hours or longer. If it is set to 
[DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date 
has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is recorded, 
the [INDEX] Indication 
1 flashes for a few seconds.)
ªPhotoshot Index Search
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> 
[INDEX] >> [PHOTO].
2Press the [9] Button 1 or the [:] Button 2 on the 
Remote Controller.
≥With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in 
Photoshot Mode are searched.
≥After Pictures with Sounds are played back for 4 seconds, the Camera/
Recorder switches to the Still Playback Mode.
ªScene Index Search
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> 
[INDEX] >> [SCENE].
2Press the  [9] Button 
1 or the [:] Button 2 on the 
Remote Controller.
≥When the corresponding Button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication 2 
appears, and searching of the subsequent scene marked with an index 
signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index 
Search the indication changes from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the 
scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched. After 
reaching the desired scene, playback starts automatically.
≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
Top Scan
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button is pressed for more than 2 seconds, 
the Camera/Recorder will scan for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback the 
first few seconds of each. (To cancel, press the [
1] Button 3 or the [∫] 
Button 4.)
≥For other notes, see page 47.
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