AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 2
... with any inside part of this equipment. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode. The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage within the unit may cause harmful interference to record and play back in VCR machines with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to computer...
... with any inside part of this equipment. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode. The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage within the unit may cause harmful interference to record and play back in VCR machines with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to computer...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 4
... are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER ... Unplug your Camera/Recorder if it to its normal operation. Adjust only those controls that will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, as , in safe operating order. If the unit is damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits...
... are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER ... Unplug your Camera/Recorder if it to its normal operation. Adjust only those controls that will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, as , in safe operating order. If the unit is damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 5
... 16 Setting Date and Time 19 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 19 LP Mode 19 Audio Recording Mode 19 Camera Mode Recording 20 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette 21 Zoom In/Out Functions 21 Digital Zoom Function 22 Optical Image Stabilizer Function 22 Fade In/Out Functions 22 Backlight Compensation Function 23 Recording in Special Situations (Program AE 23 Manual Focus Adjustment 23 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 24 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 24 Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function) ... 24 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance 25 Adjusting White...
... 16 Setting Date and Time 19 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 19 LP Mode 19 Audio Recording Mode 19 Camera Mode Recording 20 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette 21 Zoom In/Out Functions 21 Digital Zoom Function 22 Optical Image Stabilizer Function 22 Fade In/Out Functions 22 Backlight Compensation Function 23 Recording in Special Situations (Program AE 23 Manual Focus Adjustment 23 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 24 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 24 Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function) ... 24 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance 25 Adjusting White...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 9
...;Connect this to the digital video equipment. 49) Auxiliary Terminal [AUX] S-VIDEO IN/OUT MIC 51) 52) 50) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] (l 33, 41) Headphone Jack [PHONES] (l 48) ≥When a cable is connected to this jack, the built-in microphone does not function.) 53) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 25, 52) 9 25) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 21, 22) 26) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 21, 34) TAPE CARD 32) 27) Battery Eject Button...
...;Connect this to the digital video equipment. 49) Auxiliary Terminal [AUX] S-VIDEO IN/OUT MIC 51) 52) 50) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] (l 33, 41) Headphone Jack [PHONES] (l 48) ≥When a cable is connected to this jack, the built-in microphone does not function.) 53) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 25, 52) 9 25) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 21, 22) 26) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 21, 34) TAPE CARD 32) 27) Battery Eject Button...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 11
... also use . Risk of children. Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Camera/Recorders are for indoor use the Remote Controller on the Remote Controller: VAR. P.B. STORE SEARCH ZOOM [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1 2 OFF/ON MENU SET 1 [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2 P.B.DIGITAL ITEM ≥When the battery in mouth. Replace only with CR2025 only. Never put Button-Type battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is displayed. Caution-Battery may not operate properly...
... also use . Risk of children. Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Camera/Recorders are for indoor use the Remote Controller on the Remote Controller: VAR. P.B. STORE SEARCH ZOOM [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1 2 OFF/ON MENU SET 1 [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2 P.B.DIGITAL ITEM ≥When the battery in mouth. Replace only with CR2025 only. Never put Button-Type battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is displayed. Caution-Battery may not operate properly...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 16
... for recording. [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 21) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 45) 22) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 45) 23) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 52) ≥Set the counter value to [ON] 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording 10 Beeps ≥If you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the actual Menus. Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 23) 2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 21) 3) Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 22) 4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 22) 5) Recording Mode [REC MODE] (l 21...
... for recording. [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 21) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 45) 22) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 45) 23) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 52) ≥Set the counter value to [ON] 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording 10 Beeps ≥If you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the actual Menus. Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 23) 2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 21) 3) Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 22) 4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 22) 5) Recording Mode [REC MODE] (l 21...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 19
... RETURPNUSH MENU TO--E-X-IT RECORDING SETUP RAIWEUNICDDN-IEDSOX-P-CERUEETDC O2S1FHP2FObiUt R 16bit RETURPNUSH MENU TO--E-X-IT LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on a playback image, or some functions may become inaccurate. Although the image quality does not decrease with [REC-SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 1 If LP Mode is flashing, charge the internal lithium battery and reset the date and time. If...
... RETURPNUSH MENU TO--E-X-IT RECORDING SETUP RAIWEUNICDDN-IEDSOX-P-CERUEETDC O2S1FHP2FObiUt R 16bit RETURPNUSH MENU TO--E-X-IT LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on a playback image, or some functions may become inaccurate. Although the image quality does not decrease with [REC-SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 1 If LP Mode is flashing, charge the internal lithium battery and reset the date and time. If...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 28
... not need to press the [ 1] Button 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 adjusted. ≥For other notes, see page 48. A C 28 1 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. Playing Back The recorded scene can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [1] Button. ≥[1t!] Indication appears. The [VOLUME] Indication...
... not need to press the [ 1] Button 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 adjusted. ≥For other notes, see page 48. A C 28 1 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. Playing Back The recorded scene can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [1] Button. ≥[1t!] Indication appears. The [VOLUME] Indication...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 29
... DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT VIDEO CAMERA START/ STOP COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM T sVOL r V/REW PLAY FF/W W 6 1 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K ; Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at a time in the reverse direction. ZOOM SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 3 BACK 1 LIGHT 2 CAMERA STILL 1 PUSH VOL/JOG 1 PUSH VOL/JOG MENU BLANK Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Camera/Recorder is capable of the Recording on the Remote Controller. ≥When the [E] Button is...
... DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT VIDEO CAMERA START/ STOP COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM T sVOL r V/REW PLAY FF/W W 6 1 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K ; Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at a time in the reverse direction. ZOOM SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 3 BACK 1 LIGHT 2 CAMERA STILL 1 PUSH VOL/JOG 1 PUSH VOL/JOG MENU BLANK Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Camera/Recorder is capable of the Recording on the Remote Controller. ≥When the [E] Button is...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 32
OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT VIDEO CAMERA START/ STOP COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM T ´ MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB sVOL r 8 9 /REW PLAY FF/ 615 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E;D K º L INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. Index Multi-Picture Mode ([PHOTO], [SCENE]) 3: You can capture 9 still pictures. After setting [EFFECT SELECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [MULTI]..... 1 Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE], [MANUAL], [PHOTO] or [SCENE], whichever mode you can capture 9 screens of the swing strobe period...
OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT VIDEO CAMERA START/ STOP COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM T ´ MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB sVOL r 8 9 /REW PLAY FF/ 615 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E;D K º L INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. Index Multi-Picture Mode ([PHOTO], [SCENE]) 3: You can capture 9 still pictures. After setting [EFFECT SELECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [MULTI]..... 1 Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE], [MANUAL], [PHOTO] or [SCENE], whichever mode you can capture 9 screens of the swing strobe period...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 33
... Audio Recording) Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. You may then remove the composite video (yellow) plug. Playing Back the Sound Recorded with [AUDIO- ST2: Play back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing MIX: Play back both the Camera/Recorder and TV. 1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the TV. ≥Using the A/V Cable 1 (supplied), make a connection with your Camera/Recorder with the TV. ZOOM SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 3 3, 5 PUSH VOL/JOG MENU OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT VIDEO CAMERA START/ STOP COUNTER RESET...
... Audio Recording) Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. You may then remove the composite video (yellow) plug. Playing Back the Sound Recorded with [AUDIO- ST2: Play back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing MIX: Play back both the Camera/Recorder and TV. 1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the TV. ≥Using the A/V Cable 1 (supplied), make a connection with your Camera/Recorder with the TV. ZOOM SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 3 3, 5 PUSH VOL/JOG MENU OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT VIDEO CAMERA START/ STOP COUNTER RESET...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 35
... pictures recorded on the Memory Card is displayed. 1 File Name 2 Picture Size (l 44) 3 File Number To play back the later recorded pictures: Press the [rSEARCH] Button To play back the earlier recorded pictures: Press the [jSEARCH] Button. ª Playing back all the recorded images are played back, slide playback stops at the last displayed picture. To Pause the Slide Playback Press the [;] Button. The [SLIDE;] Indication is to the last recorded picture, and the playback then stops. After setting to the VCR Mode (l 28)..... 1 Set the Camera/Recorder to Photo...
... pictures recorded on the Memory Card is displayed. 1 File Name 2 Picture Size (l 44) 3 File Number To play back the later recorded pictures: Press the [rSEARCH] Button To play back the earlier recorded pictures: Press the [jSEARCH] Button. ª Playing back all the recorded images are played back, slide playback stops at the last displayed picture. To Pause the Slide Playback Press the [;] Button. The [SLIDE;] Indication is to the last recorded picture, and the playback then stops. After setting to the VCR Mode (l 28)..... 1 Set the Camera/Recorder to Photo...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 41
... the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording. [Camera/Recorder] 6 Press the [∫] Button to stop playback. If it is connected with an erasure prevention tab. [Other Equipment] 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start the following procedures. ≥You need the Remote Controller. [Camera/Recorder] 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. 2 Insert an blank Cassette with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal, the analogue format pictures which have been input from other external...
... the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording. [Camera/Recorder] 6 Press the [∫] Button to stop playback. If it is connected with an erasure prevention tab. [Other Equipment] 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start the following procedures. ≥You need the Remote Controller. [Camera/Recorder] 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. 2 Insert an blank Cassette with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal, the analogue format pictures which have been input from other external...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 44
...) 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...
...) 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...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 45
... Cassette is , set the appropriate date/ time in [DATE/TIME] on the Cassette in the VCR Mode. FILE LOCKED: When you are no Memory Card inserted. EJECT TAPE: After the [DEW DETECTED] Indication appears, eject the Cassette. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: If this Indication appears, press the [RESET] Button. (l 9) NEEDS TO BE SERVICED: If this Indication appears, take the Camera/Recorder to All Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display. PLEASE WAIT: When reading the Memory Card (playback, format, when using the Multi-Picture Function...
... Cassette is , set the appropriate date/ time in [DATE/TIME] on the Cassette in the VCR Mode. FILE LOCKED: When you are no Memory Card inserted. EJECT TAPE: After the [DEW DETECTED] Indication appears, eject the Cassette. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: If this Indication appears, press the [RESET] Button. (l 9) NEEDS TO BE SERVICED: If this Indication appears, take the Camera/Recorder to All Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display. PLEASE WAIT: When reading the Memory Card (playback, format, when using the Multi-Picture Function...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 47
... able to achieve correct White Balance adjustment manually under weak illumination. ª Digital Effect Functions (Camera Mode) (l 26) ≥If you set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [GAIN-UP], you need to [MONO] or [SEPIA], the selected White Balance Mode cannot be changed. ≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode and Low Light Mode with Progressive PhotoShot. ≥If the Camera/Recorder power is turned off, the smaller picture will disappear. ≥A title...
... able to achieve correct White Balance adjustment manually under weak illumination. ª Digital Effect Functions (Camera Mode) (l 26) ≥If you set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [GAIN-UP], you need to [MONO] or [SEPIA], the selected White Balance Mode cannot be changed. ≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode and Low Light Mode with Progressive PhotoShot. ≥If the Camera/Recorder power is turned off, the smaller picture will disappear. ≥A title...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 48
... sound by another Camera/Recorder are played back with Audio Dubbing to [AUTO]. When the Shutter Speed is 1/30, Low Light Shot operates and the [4 ] CARD Indication is displayed. ≥The brightness of the picture may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases. ≥When a title is displayed in speaker of the image. ≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is played back. ≥If you set the tape...
... sound by another Camera/Recorder are played back with Audio Dubbing to [AUTO]. When the Shutter Speed is 1/30, Low Light Shot operates and the [4 ] CARD Indication is displayed. ≥The brightness of the picture may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases. ≥When a title is displayed in speaker of the image. ≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is played back. ≥If you set the tape...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 52
... Auto White Balance Function does not operate properly when recording occurs under the following operations. Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1 Set [C.DISPLAY] on the type of the Camera Search Function (l 20) or the Blank Search Function (l 29) before recording a new scene. ª Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is analogue (the same as digital signals. This complete digital recording is called White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary. The size and shape of the Cassette are data that indicate time measured in a recording...
... Auto White Balance Function does not operate properly when recording occurs under the following operations. Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1 Set [C.DISPLAY] on the type of the Camera Search Function (l 20) or the Blank Search Function (l 29) before recording a new scene. ª Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is analogue (the same as digital signals. This complete digital recording is called White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary. The size and shape of the Cassette are data that indicate time measured in a recording...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 55
... recorded in Recording Pause Mode for Problems and Solutions. If the DC Cable is lighting, the data of the Battery becomes shorter. ≥Has the Battery worn out? If it with the Camera/Recorder's operation. Wait until the [DEW DETECTED] Indication disappears. ≥Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open (set back to Normal Recording Mode. ≥If scenes of the Card Slot is connected to operate. The Time Code...
... recorded in Recording Pause Mode for Problems and Solutions. If the DC Cable is lighting, the data of the Battery becomes shorter. ≥Has the Battery worn out? If it with the Camera/Recorder's operation. Wait until the [DEW DETECTED] Indication disappears. ≥Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open (set back to Normal Recording Mode. ≥If scenes of the Card Slot is connected to operate. The Time Code...
AGEZ50U User Guide
Page 56
... audio dubbing, [AUDIO] must be played back even when the [1] Button Is the [VCR] Lamp on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback. Problems Solutions Images cannot be set to either the Camera/ Recorder or the Card. If the [VCR] Lamp is not on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu set to [ECONOMY]? Please read the operating instructions of recording. ≥Although a Cassette with your TV and select the channel that matches the input jacks used . No sound...
... audio dubbing, [AUDIO] must be played back even when the [1] Button Is the [VCR] Lamp on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback. Problems Solutions Images cannot be set to either the Camera/ Recorder or the Card. If the [VCR] Lamp is not on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu set to [ECONOMY]? Please read the operating instructions of recording. ≥Although a Cassette with your TV and select the channel that matches the input jacks used . No sound...