Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder 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 an erasure prevention tab.
≥If various settings (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are 
required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
[Camera/Recorder]
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[VCR]
4Start recording.
5Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.
[Camera/Recorder]
6Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied)     2 A/V Cable (supplied)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV 
Cassette
After connecting the Camera/Recorder and the S-Video, Video and 
Audio Output Jacks 
B of the other equipment as illustrated on the left, 
start the following procedures.
≥You need the Remote Controller.
[Camera/Recorder]
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] 
>> [IN/OUT].
2Insert an blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.[Other Equipment]
3Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.[Camera/Recorder]
4While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button.  
(Both buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)
5Press the [;] Button or [∫] Button to stop recording.[Other Equipment]
6Press the Stop Button to stop playback.
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied)     2 A/V Cable (supplied)
ªAnalogue-Digital Conversion
When the Camera/Recorder is connected with other digital video equipment 
through its DV Terminal, the analogue format pictures which have been input 
from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment 
through the DV Terminal.
≥To DV-output analogue video signals sent from other equipment, set [DV 
OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally, keep the 
[DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], the quality of the image may be 
disturbed.)
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CAUTION: 
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be 
copyright infringement.
.........................................................................................................................≥Please refer to “Recording to a Card from other equipment” (l 48), 
regarding the recording to a Card.
1
2
[S-VIDEO OUT] B
[AUDIO OUT] B
3, 6
[VIDEO OUT] B
1, 2, 4, 5
AV IN/OUTPHONES
ZOOM
INDEX INDEXSELECTSTORESTOP
KLº
OSDCOUNTER
V/REWSTILL ADV
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLET
WsVOLr´RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
VIDEO CAMERA
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSEFF/WSTILL ADV
MENU
ITEMSET
61 5;ED
VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
1 4
1 5
S-VIDEO IN/OUT
1
2
[S-VIDEO IN] A
[AUDIO IN] A
2, 4, 5
[VIDEO IN] A
1, 3, 6
AV IN/OUTPHONESS-VIDEO IN/OUT 
						

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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 Camera/
Recorder to the VCR mode.
[Playback Unit 
A]
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[Recording Unit 
B]
4While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button.  
(Both Buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)
≥Recording starts.
Stopping Dubbing
Press the [∫] Button on the recording unit first, and then press the [∫] Button 
on the playback unit to stop dubbing.
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CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be 
copyright infringement.
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≥For other notes, see page 48.
ZOOM
INDEX INDEXSELECTSTORE
STOPKL∫
OSDCOUNTER
V/REWSTILL ADV
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESETTITLET
WsVOLr¥RECMULTI
P-IN-P
PHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOPVIDEO CAMERA
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSEFF/WSTILL ADV
MENUITEMSET
61 5;ED
VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
2
1, 3 
1
4
A B 
						

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VOLUME  
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10)5:30:45PM
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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 Time [R0:00]≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. When it 
reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts 
flashing.
3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 22)
Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 31)
4) Digital Effects 1
≥MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l 27, 32)≥P-IN-P: Picture-in-Picture Mode (l 27) 
≥WIPE: Wipe Mode (l 26, 31)≥MIX: Mix Mode (l 26, 31)≥STROBE: Strobe Mode (l 26, 31)
≥GAIN-UP: Gain-up Mode (l 26)≥TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode (l 26, 31)≥MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (l 26, 31)
≥MIRROR: Mirror Mode (l 26, 31)
5) Digital Effects 2
≥NEGA: Negative Mode (l 26, 31)
≥SEPIA: Sepia Mode (l 26, 31)≥MONO: Black & White Mode (l 26, 31)≥SOLARI: Solarization Mode (l 26, 31)
6) Recording Speed Mode
≥SP: Standard Play Mode (l 19)≥LP: Long Play Mode (l 19)
7) Index
≥For several seconds while index signals are being 
recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes. (l 30)
Search Number [S 1] (
l 30)≥The figure indicates which number of scene ahead 
from the present scene is to be played back.
8) Tape Run Indications
≥REC: Recording (l 20)≥PAUSE: Recording Pause (l 20)≥!: Playback/Camera Search in forward 
direction 
(l 20, 28)≥":  Camera Search in reverse direction (l 20)≥;: Still Playback (l 29)
≥%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback (l 28)≥&: Rewind/Review Playback (l 28)≥}: Slow Playback in forward direction (l 29)
≥~: Slow Playback in reverse direction (l 29)≥;!: Still Advance Playback in forward direction (l 29)
≥";: Still Advance Playback in reverse direction  (l 29)
≥): Index Search in forward direction (l 30)≥*: Index Search in reverse direction (l 30)≥CHK: Recording Check (l 20)
≥A.DUB !:Audio Dubbing (l 33)≥A.DUB ;:Audio Dubbing Pause (l 33)≥PHOTO: Photoshot Mode Recording (l 21)
≥BLANK: Blank Search (l 29)≥R !: Repeat Playback (l 28)≥2k%: Variable Speed Search (l 28)
9) Zoom Magnification
≥When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or down, the 
Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge 
appear. 
(l 21, 22)
10) Sound Volume
≥Use this indication to adjust the volume of playback 
sound from the built-in speaker or headphones. 
(l 28)
11) Date/Time Indication [5:30:45PM /OCT 1 2001] 
(
l 19, 45) 
						

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dB
15) 14)
16)
12) Recording Mode
≥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 Focus [MF] (l 23)
Back Light Mode [
ª] (l 23)
Low Light Shot [4
44 4CARD] (l 34)
Program AE Mode
≥5: Sports Mode  (l 23)≥7: Portrait Mode  (l 23)≥4: Low Light Mode (l 23)
≥Ω: Spotlight Mode (l 23)≥º: Surf & Snow Mode (l 23)
14) White Balance Mode
≥AWB: Automatic White Balance Mode (only 
camera data (l 17))
≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) 
(l 25)≥z: Outdoor Mode (l 25)≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l 25)
≥1: Last manually adjusted White Balance 
setting (l 25)
15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 24)
16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (
l 24)
17) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND-CUT] (l 16)
Progressive Photoshot Mode [æ] (l 21)18) File Type Display [PICTURE/TITLE] (
l 35, 37)
19) File Name Display (
l 35, 36, 37)
20) Card Picture Indications 1
≥DPOF setting (setting for 1 or more print) [¥] 
(
l 39)≥Number set DPOF [00] (l 39)
≥Picture size [ / ] (l 34, 35)
When you playback a scene recorded on a Camera/
Recorder with a picture size specification different from 
the one stated above, the following indications should 
be displayed. If the size of the picture is from 640 pixels 
to 800 pixels, the [ ] Indication will be displayed; 
if picture size is 640 pixels or lower, the scene should 
be displayed without any indication of picture size. 
≥:From 800 to1024 pixels
≥:From 1024 to 1280 pixels
≥:From 1280 to 1600 pixels
≥:Above 1600 pixels
21) Card Picture Indications 2≥Card Photoshot picture quality [N/F/E] (l 34)
(Card Photoshot Recording) [F] is Fine, [N] is Normal, 
[E] is Economy in abbreviated terms.
≥
Recording in Card Photoshot [ø] (red) (l 34)
≥Memory Card is not inserted [¬] (l 34)≥Card Photoshot is ready to record [ø] (cyan) 
(l 34)
≥File number [No.000] (l 35)≥Remaining number of Card Photoshot Picture [000] 
(l 34)
≥Lock  setting [ ] (l 38)
AE LOCK64014881488
640
SVGA
XGA
SXGA
UXGA 
						

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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] Sub-Menu.
≥You also can press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote 
Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time 
Indication.
ªChanging the Display Mode
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All Function 
Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display.
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, 
please check the condition of the Camera/Recorder.
EJECT TAPE: After the [DEW DETECTED] 
Indication appears, eject the 
Cassette.
Y CHECK REC TAB : The erasure prevention tab on the 
inserted Cassette is open (that is, 
set to [SAVE]).
Y CANNOT REC : When you are attempting to do 
audio dubbing on the unrecorded 
(blank) portion of the tape, or you 
are attempting to do dubbing 
on the Cassette whose tab is set at 
[SAVE]. 
(l 33, 41, 42) Y TAPE NOT INSERTED:
No Cassette is inserted. 
(l 13)X LOW BATTERY: The Battery is low. Recharge it. (l 12)
0: The internal lithium battery is low. (l 19)2 END/TAPE END: The tape ended during recording.
REMOTE/
CHECK REMOTE MODE:
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has 
been selected. 
(l 11)CANNOT REC LP-MODE:
Because the original recording was 
done in LP Mode, audio dubbing 
cannot be performed. 
(l 33)INCOMPATIBLE DATA:This Cassette is incompatible or 
contains copy-guard.
Because the medium is protected by 
a copy guard, images cannot be 
recorded correctly.
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:When an incompatible Cassette is 
detected, this Indication will appear 
for approximately 5 seconds.
°: If this Indication appears, return the 
LCD Monitor to the original position 
in order to check the specific content 
of the Warning/Alarm Indication.AV INPUT RECORDING:
When you are attempting to record 
on the Memory Card during dubbing 
(l 41) on the Cassette. 
NO CARD: There is no Memory Card inserted.
PLEASE WAIT: When reading the Memory Card 
(playback, format, when using the 
Multi-Picture Function). 
(l
ll l 35, 36, 39)
CARD ERROR: The Memory Card is not compatible 
with the Camera/Recorder.
CARD DOOR OPENED:
Card Slot Cover is opened. After 
inserting the Memory Card correctly, 
close the Card Slot Cover.
CHANGE TO TAPE MODE:
When you are attempting to record 
on the Memory Card in the Card 
Playback Mode. Change to the VCR 
Mode or slide the [TAPE/CARD] 
Selector to [TAPE].
CHANGE TO CARD MODE:
When you are attempting to record 
on the Cassette in the VCR Mode. 
Change to the Card Playback Mode 
or slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector 
to [CARD].
FILE LOCKED: When you are attempting to delete a 
locked picture. The locked picture 
cannot be deleted.
WRITE PROTECTED: When you are attempting to write 
the data on an SD Memory Card 
whose write protection switch is set 
at [LOCK].
NO PICTURE: There are no pictures in the Memory 
Card.
NO TITLE: There are no titles in the Memory 
Card.
NO SPACE LEFT: When a Still Picture is transferred 
from a Cassette to an already full 
Memory Card.
CHANGE TO 640a480:Titles cannot be displayed. 
(l
ll l 37) Set to the [640a480].
t: Pictures of a different format or 
damaged pictures are being played 
back. 
(l
ll l 35)UNABLE TO WRITE: If you are attempting to record the 
title multi screen on the Memory 
Card in the Camera Mode or VCR 
Mode. 
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
If this Indication appears, press the 
[RESET] Button. 
(l
ll l 9)NEEDS TO BE SERVICED:
If this Indication appears, take the 
Camera/Recorder to a service 
center for repair.
U10: Wait until the [DEW DETECTED] 
Indication disappears. 
(l
ll l 50)DEW DETECTED: Condensation has occurred. (l 50)
U11: Clean the Video head. (l
ll l 50): NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (l
ll l 50) 
						

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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 to the beginning of the 
tape before starting recording.
If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back in:≥Press the [PUSH TO CLOSE] mark and close the 
Upper Cassette Compartment Cover firmly.
≥Turn off the Camera/Recorder and then turn it on 
again.
≥Check if the Battery is weak.
If the Cassette Holder Does Not Come Out:≥Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover 
completely. Then, open it again.
≥Check if the Battery is weak.
ªRecording (l 20)
≥Before turning on the Camera/Recorder, remove the Lens 
Cap. If the lens cap is still attached when the Camera/
Recorder is turned on, Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment may not function correctly.
ªRecording Check (l 20)
≥For recording check, the Camera/Recorder must be the 
same as the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) used for the 
recording. Otherwise the playback images will be distorted.
ªCamera Search (l 20)
≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-like 
noise patterns. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic 
of Camera/Recorder and not a malfunction.
≥If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous 
recording and new recording are different, playback 
images may be distorted.
ªProgressive Photoshot Function (l 21)
≥When you change to the still picture Mode, you will hear a 
click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an 
indication of malfunction.
≥If you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot Mode 
when your Camera/Recorder is set to Program AE, the 
brightness of the images may vary.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the 
Progressive Photoshot Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any 
time. In this case, however, the following functions are 
disabled.
≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
≥1/750 or faster shutter speed
≥Continuous Photoshot Function
≥Frame Mode
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]:You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the 
following circumstances.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 10 t or 
higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE][MIX][STROBE]
[GAIN-UP][TRAIL][MOSAIC][MIRROR]
≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen or 
P-IN-P screen
≥Continuous Photoshot Function
≥Frame Mode
≥The surrounding brightness is not enough.
ªZoom In/Out Functions (l 21, 22)
≥By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in 
Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1-10 t at the 
maximum speed of 0.3 seconds.
≥During recording, you can zoom 1-10 t in as short a time 
as approximately 0.8 seconds.
≥During considerably fast zooming, the image may become 
out of focus temporarily.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper 
focus is achieved if the recording subject is approximately 
4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from the Camera/Recorder.
ªOptical Image Stabilizer Function (l 22)
≥After-images may appear.
≥We recommend that you turn off the Image Stabilizer 
Function when a Tripod is in use.
≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a 
conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function 
may not work effectively.
ªFade In/Out Mode (l 22)
Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when recording still 
pictures in the Photoshot Mode, Digital Still Picture Mode 
and Multi-Picture Mode.
ªProgram AE (l 23)
≥If any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you cannot 
adjust the shutter speed or iris.
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode and Low Light 
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP].
Sports Mode≥During normal playback, the image movement may not 
look smooth.
≥Because the color and brightness of the playback 
image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent 
light, mercury light, or sodium light.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a 
highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may 
appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot 
Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may 
become unstable.
≥If these modes are used for indoor recording, playback 
images may flicker.
Low Light Mode≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made 
brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode≥With this Mode, recorded images may turn out to be 
extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may turn out to be whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may turn out to be whitish. 
						

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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 speed is 
adjusted manually, this setting will be cancelled.
ªManual Iris Adjustment (l 24)
≥Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value may not 
be displayed correctly.
≥If you are using either Gain-up Mode or Program AE Mode, 
you cannot adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted manually, 
those Modes will be cancelled.
≥The [OPEN] iris value is displayed as [F1.6] in the camera 
data 
(l 17).
≥When you use Gain-up Mode, the range of selectable iris 
value is limited up to [OPEN6dB].
ªWhite Balance (l 25)
≥In the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode, the 
[AWB] Indication appears for the camera data. (l 17)
In the following cases, You cannot change White 
Balance:
≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-
Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to 
[GAIN-UP] or [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [MONO].
≥When you set the Zoom to 10 t or higher, you cannot 
change the White Balance.
≥During Digital Still Picture Mode.
≥When you display a Menu.
In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes:
≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White 
Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until 
White Balance is adjusted again.
≥You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance 
adjustment manually under weak illumination.
ªDigital Effect Functions (Camera Mode) 
(l 26)≥If you set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to 
[GAIN-UP], you need to adjust the focus manually. 
However, you cannot adjust the shutter speed and select 
the White Balance.
≥If [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is set 
to [MONO] or [SEPIA], the selected White Balance Mode 
cannot be changed.
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode and Low Light 
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP].
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the 
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu (including Multi-Picture 
Mode & P-IN-P Mode) is not possible.
≥Frame Mode
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON] 
≥Card Photoshot Mode
 
In the following case, using the Digital Effect Function 
(including Multi-Picture Mode & P-IN-P Mode) is not 
possible.
≥Card Photoshot Mode  
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode (Camera Mode) 
(l 26)If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored 
images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot 
be used.
≥Use the Camera Search Function.
≥Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button.
≥Switch the [TAPE/CARD] Selector.
≥Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.
≥Selecting any other digital effect function on the [DIGITAL 
EFFECT] Sub-Menu.
ªMulti-Picture Mode (Camera Mode) (l 27)
≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-recording Mirror 
mode 
(l 20) is used, the still picture is displayed from the 
upper right corner of the screen, but, in reality, the picture 
is recorded from the upper left corner as usual.
≥The quality of images recorded in Multi Mode deteriorates 
slightly.
≥Multi Mode cannot be used in digital still picture mode 
(l 21) or when Card Photoshot recording is set.
ªP-IN-P Mode (l 27)
≥Pictures in P-IN-P Mode cannot be recorded with 
Progressive PhotoShot.
≥If the Camera/Recorder power is turned off, the smaller 
picture will disappear.
≥A title cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.
≥If the [CAMERA STILL] Button is pressed in P-IN-P Mode, 
the setting is cancelled.
ªIndex Search Functions (l 30)
≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape.
≥Because Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still 
pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode, the 
Photoshot Index Function cannot be used for these still 
pictures.
≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if the 
interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than 
1 minute.
ªPlayback Zoom Functions (l 31)
≥You cannot adjust volume in Playback Zoom Mode.
≥If you turn off the Camera/Recorder or if you switch from 
VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is 
automatically cancelled.
≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images 
that are output from the DV Terminal are not enlarged.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of image suffers.
≥You cannot use the Mirror Mode of Digital Effects and the 
Playback Zoom Functions simultaneously.
≥If you select Multi-Picture Mode in the Playback Zoom 
Mode, equivalent magnification (1t) becomes zoom 
magnification.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions (l 31)
≥Signals of images to which digital effects are added during 
playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal.
≥You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function while 
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
≥You cannot use the Mirror Mode of Digital Effects and the 
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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 Through 
Headphones 
(l 28)
If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape through 
headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] 
Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones 
to the [PHONES] Jack on this Camera/Recorder. In this 
case, no sound (including a warning sound and shutter 
sound) will be reproduced through the built-in speaker of the 
Camera/Recorder. When the A/V Cable is inserted into the 
AV Jack, the internal speaker works. 
ªSelecting the Sound during Playback 
(l 28, 33)
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] on the 
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.
STEREO:  Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound)
L: Left channel sound (main sound)
R: Right channel sound (sub sound)
≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the 
[AUDIO-REC] setting, playback sound becomes stereo 
sound regardless of whether [AUDIO] is set to [MIX] or to 
[AUDIO OUT].
ªAudio Dubbing (l 33)
≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.
≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed.
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is 
dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this 
portion of the tape is played back.
≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where 
you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible 
to use the Memory Stop function 
(l 52), Audio Dubbing is 
terminated automatically when the tape reaches this 
position.
≥In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing 
to a Computer using the Computer’s software program, 
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending 
on the software program.
Microphone Jack
When audio dubbing is carried out through an external 
microphone or audio equipment, connect it to the [MIC] Jack. 
In this case, the built-in microphone of the Camera/Recorder 
will be turned off.
ªCard Functions (l 34 - 39)
≥Do not touch the connector terminal located on the back of 
the card.
≥
If the Card Slot Cover is open, the card cannot be accessed.≥Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory Card.
≥A card that was formatted with this Camera/Recorder may 
not be usable in other equipment. If this happens, please 
format the card with the equipment with which the card is to 
be used. Before proceeding with this operation, we suggest 
that you take the precautionary measure of storing 
important images in your personal computer.
≥In the Card Photoshot mode, the Camera/Recorder 
automatically saves the file names (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) 
along with the pictures. A file name is recorded with each 
picture as a running number.
ªRecording to a Card from other equipment 
(l 34, 41)If you set the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD], you can use 
the Card Photoshot Function for externally input signals. 
(Not during recording.)
≥Black streaks may appear at the four edges of the image.
≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the image 
may seem to move backward momentarily, but this does 
not affect the recording.
ªCard Photshot Recording (l 34)
≥The Progressive Function is set to [ON].
≥The shutter speed becomes 1/60-1/500.
≥When viewed on a TV or liquid crystal monitor, image 
quality deteriorates slightly.
≥The screen becomes slightly wider.
≥Mega-pixel images cannot be recorded on a cassette as a 
Mega-pixel picture.
ªLow Light Shot (l 34)
≥When recording in low-light conditions, set  [LOW LIGHT 
SHOT]  to [AUTO]. When the Shutter Speed is 1/30, Low 
Light Shot operates and the [4
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CARD]  Indication is displayed.
≥The brightness of the picture may change with Low Light 
Shot.
≥When Shutter Speed 
(l 24) is set and Program AE (l 23) 
is set, [LOW LIGHT SHOT] will not operate even if set to 
[AUTO].
ªCard Playback (l 35)
≥In the case of displaying memory images on a Multi screen, 
if there are 7 or more images, they cannot be displayed all 
at once. Rotate the [PUSH] Dial or use the [sSEARCH] 
Button or [rSEARCH] Button to display the next 6 still 
pictures.
≥When pictures recorded by another Camera/Recorder are 
played back with this Camera/Recorder, the size of the 
pictures may be different from the recorded size.
ªTitle Functions (l 37)
≥Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the size of 
created title picture is [640t480].
≥If you create an original title, the number of pictures that 
can be recorded on the Memory Card decreases.
≥If the number of pictures that can be recorded on the 
Memory Card is small, you may not be able to create an 
original title in some cases.
≥When a title is displayed in VCR Mode, the title is not 
output from the DV Terminal.
≥When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD] and 
[1488t1128] is selected for [PICTURE SIZE], titles are not 
displayed.
ªDPOF setting (l 39)≥The number of prints can be set from 0 to 99.
≥Perform DPOF setting on the Camera/Recorder you are 
using.
≥It may take some time to verify the DPOF setting. Please 
wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes off.
ªUsing your Camera/Recorder with Digital 
Video Equipment (Dubbing) 
(l 42)
≥Regardless of the setting, dubbing is carried out 
automatically in the same audio recording Mode as that of 
the Cassette in the playback-side equipment.
≥The images on the monitor of the recording side may be 
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.
≥Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback Zoom or 
Playback Title In have been used, these effects are not 
output from the DV Terminal.
≥Even if you use a device with DV Terminals (such as 
i.LINK), you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in 
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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 splashes onto the Camera/Recorder, wet a 
soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the 
Camera/Recorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again 
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Camera/Recorder away from magnetically 
charged equipment (such as a Microwave oven, TV, 
game equipment, etc.)
≥If you use the Camera/Recorder near a TV, images or 
sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave 
radiation.
≥Strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors 
may damage previous recording on the tape, or images 
may be distorted.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a 
microprocessor may adversely affect the Camera/
Recorder, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Camera/Recorder is affected by magnetically 
charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off 
the Camera/Recorder power and detach the Battery or AC 
Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. 
Thereafter, turn on the Camera/Recorder power.
Do not use your Camera/Recorder near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-
voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be 
adversely affected.
Do not use this Camera/Recorder for surveillance 
purpose or other business use.
≥If you use the Camera/Recorder for a long time, the 
internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may 
cause malfunction.
≥This Camera/Recorder is not intended for industrial use.
When you use your Camera/Recorder on a beach or 
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the 
Camera/Recorder.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Camera/Recorder or 
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and 
ejecting the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the 
Camera/Recorder.
≥If the Camera/Recorder is sprayed with such chemicals, 
the Camera/Recorder body may deform and the surface 
finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic product in contact with the 
Camera/Recorder for a long period of time.
When cleaning the Camera/Recorder, do not use any 
solvent, such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc.
≥The Camera/Recorder body may become damaged and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC 
Cable from the AC Jack.
≥Wipe the Camera/Recorder with a soft, dry cloth. To 
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in 
a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping 
with a dry cloth.
≥For storing or transporting the Camera/Recorder, place it in 
a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the 
coating on the Camera/Recorder body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach 
the Battery from the Camera/Recorder or pull out the AC 
Cable from AC Jack.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Camera/Recorder, the tape 
sags and deteriorates.
≥If you leave the Battery attached to the Camera/Recorder 
for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the 
Battery will not function even after it is recharged.
ªAbout the AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or 
extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, 
and the Battery may not charge. After the temperature of 
the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, 
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp 
continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has 
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC 
Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact your 
dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than 
normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception 
may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 meter or more 
away from radio.
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring 
sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC 
Jack. (If they are left connected, a samll amount of 
electricity is consumed.)
≥Always, keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery  
clean. 
						

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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 number of hours to wait depends on the amount of 
condensation and ambient temperature.
32 to 3 hours later, turn on the Camera/Recorder 
and check to see if the 
[DEW DETECTED] 
Indication is displayed.
≥Even if the [DEW DETECTED] Indication is not 
displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another 
hour before using the Camera/Recorder.
Watch for Condensation Even Before the [DEW 
DETECTED] Indication Is Displayed.
≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the [DEW 
DETECTED] Indication may not be displayed during the 
first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the 
Camera/Recorder.
≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and 
form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus forming 
condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to 
eliminate the condensation.
When the Lens Is Fogged:Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and leave the 
Camera/Recorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When 
the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
ªDigital Video Head Cleaner
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape) are dirty, 
mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on the playback 
image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads 
are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, 
in the worst case, the Camera/Recorder cannot record at all.
Causes of Digital Video Heads≥Large quantity of dust in the air
≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment
≥Damaged tape
≥Long operating hours
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner
1Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camera/
Recorder in the same manner as a Video 
Cassette.
2Press the [1] Button, and 20 seconds later, 
press the [
∫] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)
3Take out the head cleaner. Insert a Video 
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the 
tape back to check the recorded image.
4If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to 
3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or 
more consecutively.)
Notes:≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner. 
Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use 
it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may 
be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that 
Cassette.
≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning 
may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are 
worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads 
are cleaned.)
≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the head cleaner, 
the Camera/Recorder needs to be cleaned at a service 
center. Please consult a distributor.
≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from service 
centers.
≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a 
malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the 
warranty.
Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend 
replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc., after 
approximately 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends 
on operating conditions, such as temperature, humidity, 
dust, etc.)
ªOptimal Use of the Battery
Battery CharacteristicsThis Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to 
generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the 
surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the 
temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the 
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in an 
extremely cold environment, the Battery may operate only 
for about 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a 
protective function may operate, and the Battery may 
become unusable for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery After UseBe sure to detach the Battery from the Camera/Recorder. (If 
it is left attached to the Camera/Recorder, a minute amount 
of current is consumed even when the Camera/Recorder 
power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Camera/
Recorder for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The 
Battery may become unusable even after it is charged.
Disposing of an unusable Battery
≥The Battery has a limited life.
≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an 
explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery CleanPrevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or 
other substances.
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if the 
Battery body and terminals are damaged.
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camera/Recorder or AC 
Adaptor may damage the Camera/Recorder or AC Adaptor.