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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera/Recorder Operating Instructions AG-EZ50UP Model No. Mini Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. VQT9420... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Support Contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-323-436-3500 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards 1 ) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2 ) Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 ) Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. - Page 4 Important Safeguards 17) Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use Standard Accessories ... 6 Quick Guide ... 7 To watch the Playback Picture ... 7 Controls and Components ... 8 Remote Controller ... 10 Power Supply ... 12 Charging Time and Available Recording Time ... 12 Lens Cap and Grip Belt ... 13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ... -
Page 6: Standard Accessories
VSB0419 N2QAEC000003 CR2025 VFC3580 K2KC4CB00002 VYQ2281 VFC3506 Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Camera/Recorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 12) ≥Supplies power to the Camera/Recorder. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. -
Page 7: Quick Guide
CAMERA CARD P.B. MODE POWER OPEN / EJECT PUSH TO CLOSE CAMERA CARD P.B. MODE POWER CAMERA CARD P.B. MODE POWER BACK LIGHT SEARCH CAMERA CARD P.B. MODE POWER Quick Guide Charge the Battery. (l 12) ≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and AC Jack. ≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. -
Page 8: Controls And Components
TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor (l 14, 51) ≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some BACK LIGHT tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is CAMERA not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. - Page 9 TAPE CARD AV IN/OUT PHONES S-VIDEO IN/OUT 25) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 21, 22) 26) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 21, 34) 27) Battery Eject Button [BATT. EJECT] (l 12) 28) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B.] (l 14, 20, 28, 35) 29) Battery Holder (l 12) 30) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 20) 31) Power Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 14)
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Page 10: Remote Controller
VIDEO CAMERA START/ PHOTO DATE/ STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB ¥ P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA START/ PHOTO DATE/ STOP... -
Page 11: Using The Remote Controller
VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB ¥ P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the remote controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. -
Page 12: Power Supply
PUSH Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor Slide the Viewfinder backward and then tilt it upward. Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable into the Battery Holder on the Camera/Recorder. Connect the DC connector plug to the [DC OUT] Jack on the AC Adaptor. -
Page 13: Lens Cap And Grip Belt
OPEN / EJECT PUSH TO CLOSE R E C SAVE Lens Cap and Grip Belt To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. Attach the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord to the Lens Cap. -
Page 14: Turning On/Off The Camera/Recorder And Selecting Modes
CAMERA CARD P.B. 1, 2, 3 MODE 2:51:32PM 2:51:32PM 2:51:32PM OCT 1 2001 OCT 1 2001 1 , 2 PUSH VOL/JOG LCD/EVF SET LCD BRIGHTNESS LOW ||||---- HIGH LCD COLOR LOW ||||---- HIGH EVF BRIGHTNESS LOW ||||---- HIGH PUSH MENU TO RETURN Turning on/off the Camera/Recorder and selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select Modes. -
Page 15: Using The Menu Screen
CAMERA CARD P.B. MENU PUSH VOL/JOG 2, 3, 4, 5 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.MULTI-PICTURES 5.RECORDING SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT VCR FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.MULTI-PICTURES 5.RECORDING SETUP 6.AV IN/OUT SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS... -
Page 16: List Of Menus
CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE OFF 5 Ω º PROGRESSIVE AUTO ON OFF OFF 25 D.ZOOM NORMAL FRAME REC MODE RETURN ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 OFF MULTI P-IN-P WIPE MIX STROBE GAIN-UP TRAIL MOSAIC MIRROR EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA MONO SOLARI RETURN... - Page 17 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES INDEX PHOTO SCENE AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX AUDIO OUT STEREO RETURN ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT SELECT MULTI WIPE MIX STROBE NEGA SEPIA MONO TRAIL SOLARI MOSAIC MIRROR...
- Page 18 DELETE PICTURE/TITLE 1.DELETE PICTURE BY SELECTION 2.DELETE ALL PICTURES 3.DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION RETURN ---- YES PUSH MENU TO RETURN CARD EDITING RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES PICTURE SEARCH ---- YES FILE LOCK ---- YES DPOF SETTING ---- YES CARD FORMAT ---- YES RETURN ---- YES...
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Page 19: Setting Date And Time
CLOCK-SET YEAR :2001 MONTH :OCT HOUR : 2PM MINUTE:30 PUSH MENU TO RETURN 1, 3 MENU PUSH 1, 2 VOL/JOG Setting Date and Time Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK-SET] >> [YES]. Rotate and press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/ [DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and set it to a desired value. -
Page 20: Recording
CAMERA CARD P.B. MODE POWER 2, 3 PAUSE RECORD AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK SEARCH SEARCH ¥ ° ø Recording Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥Recording starts. ≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. ≥The Tally Lamp (LED Lamp) those being recorded that recording is in progress. -
Page 21: Photoshot Recording On The Dv Cassette
PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO SHOT CAMERA STILL TAPE CARD 10tW PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each on the Cassette. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. -
Page 22: Digital Zoom Function
MENU PUSH VOL/JOG 25tW D.ZOOM MENU PUSH VOL/JOG FADE , , 1 , 3 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. -
Page 23: Backlight Compensation Function
BACK LIGHT ª AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK MENU PUSH VOL/JOG FOCUS AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 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.) Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button. -
Page 24: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 2, 3 PUSH VOL/JOG 1/60 AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 2, 3 PUSH VOL/JOG 1/60 F2.4 AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK LOCK 1/60 F2.4 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for Recording fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. -
Page 25: Recording In Natural Colors (White Balance)
AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK W.B. AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK W.B. 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K Recording in Natural Colors Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. -
Page 26: Digital Effect Functions
1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 3) WIPE 4) MIX 5) STROBE 6) GAIN-UP 7) TRAIL 8) MOSAIC 9) MIRROR 10) NEGA 11) SEPIA 12) MONO 13) SOLARI 2, 3, 4 MENU PUSH VOL/JOG WIPE WIPE WIPE Digital Effect Functions This Camera/Recorder is equipped with digital effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. -
Page 27: Multi-Picture Mode
MULTI/P-IN-P MENU PUSH 1, 2 VOL/JOG MULTI/P-IN-P MENU PUSH 1, 2 VOL/JOG ª Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. Manual Multi-Picture Mode You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>... -
Page 28: Playing Back
BACK LIGHT FADE SEARCH PUSH VOL/JOG BACK LIGHT SEARCH PUSH VOL/JOG Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording. Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Camera/ CAMERA Recorder in the VCR Mode. CARD P.B. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. -
Page 29: Slow Motion Playback
VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP... -
Page 30: Index Search Functions
MENU PUSH VOL/JOG VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL INDEX Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera/Recorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. -
Page 31: Playback Zoom Function
Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI A.DUB ¥ P-IN-P Changing the Zoom Magnification /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX... -
Page 32: Playing Back With Multi-Picture Mode
BACK LIGHT MENU 1, 2 PUSH VOL/JOG VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ª... -
Page 33: Playing Back On Your Tv
[S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] AV IN/OUT [AV IN/OUT] [AUDIO IN] PHONES S-VIDEO IN/OUT [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫... -
Page 34: Using A Memory Card
1, 2 OPEN TAPE CARD PHOTO SHOT ¿ F 7 1488 MENU PUSH VOL/JOG BACK PHOTO LIGHT SHOT TAPE CARD MENU PUSH VOL/JOG Using a Memory Card ª Inserting a Memory Card Before inserting a Memory Card, be sure to turn the Camera/Recorder off. Slide the [OPEN] Lever to the right and open the Card Slot Cover. -
Page 35: Playing Back Pictures From The Memory Card
BACK LIGHT CAMERA STILL MENU PUSH VOL/JOG T A P E C A R D PROCESSING BACK LIGHT CAMERA STILL PUSH OPEN FADE CAMERA CARD P.B. SEARCH MODE POWER SLIDE SLIDE ª Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a cassette The Camera/Recorder copies images automatically, referring to Photo Index signals. -
Page 36: Copying Pictures From A Memory Card To A Cassette
MULTI/P-IN-P MENU PUSH VOL/JOG 2, 3, PICTURE 1488 1488 1488 No.25 IMGA0012.JPG No.3 PHOTO SHOT TAPE CARD MULTI/P-IN-P MENU PUSH VOL/JOG 2, , NOW RECORDING ª To Select a Desired Picture and Play it Back After setting to the Card Playback Mode ( l 35)... Press the [MULTI] Button. -
Page 37: Creating A Title
PHOTO SHOT MENU PUSH VOL/JOG 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 PHOTO SHOT TAPE CARD TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P 2, 4 PUSH 3, 4 VOL/JOG TITLE USR00002.TTL Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Memory Card. Camera Mode: Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. -
Page 38: Protecting The Pictures On A Memory Card From Accidental Erasure (File Lock)
MENU PUSH 1, 2, 3 VOL/JOG FILE LOCK 1488 1488 1488 PUSH MENU TO EXIT PHOTO SHOT MENU PUSH VOL/JOG , , , 1, 2 Protecting the Pictures on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure Precious pictures recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. -
Page 39: Formatting A Memory Card
MENU PUSH VOL/JOG 1, 2 MENU 1, 5 PUSH VOL/JOG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 DPOF SETTING (PRINT QUANTITY) 1488 1488 1488 PUSH MENU TO EXIT Formatting a Memory Card If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Camera/Recorder, formatting it may make it reusable. - Page 40 ª About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is virtually the same size as a MultiMediaCard. It is an external memory card that is available in larger capacities. It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as a copyright protection function.
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Page 41: Copying Your Dv Cassette To An S-Vhs Or Vhs Cassette (Dubbing)
2, 4, 5 [S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] S-VIDEO IN/OUT AV IN/OUT PHONES 1, 3, 6 [S-VIDEO OUT] [VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO OUT] S-VIDEO IN/OUT AV IN/OUT PHONES , , , VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM... -
Page 42: Using Your Camera/Recorder With Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing)
VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON 1, 3 ITEM P.B.DIGITAL Using your Camera/Recorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) By connecting this Camera/Recorder with other digital video equipment (such... -
Page 43: Indications
0:00.00 R0:45 INDEX D.ZOOM P-IN-P NEGA 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, ) Indication flashes. ≥When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however, this has no meaning in this case. - Page 44 » 4 WIND-CUT 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) ≥ LOCK This appears when Mode Selector Switch is set to [AE LOCK].
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Page 45: Warning/Alarm Indications
ª Changing 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. -
Page 46: Notes & Precautions
Notes & Precautions ª Power-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. ª... - Page 47 ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ≥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.
- Page 48 ª Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) ≥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.
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Page 49: Caution For Use
Caution for Use ª After Use ( l 13) Take out the Cassette. Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. ( l 14) Detach the Battery and retract the Viewfinder. ( l 12) To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens ( l 13) Cap. -
Page 50: Optimal Use Of The Battery
ª Condensation 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: Take out the Cassette. ≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may even become difficult. -
Page 51: Cautions For Storage
ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the Camera/Recorder, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. ≥Recommended Temperature: 59 oF to 77 oF (15oC to 25 oC) Recommended Humidity: 40% to 60% Camera/Recorder ≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the... -
Page 52: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of Terms ª Digital Video System In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration. In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and date/time, as digital signals. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera/Recorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.8/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 7.0 W Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80) Video Recording System:... -
Page 54: Camera/Recorder Accessory System
Camera/Recorder Accessory System Accessory# AG-B15P *CGR-D08A/1B (Replaces *CGR-D120A/1B) *CGR-D16A/1B (Replaces *CGR-D220A/1B) *CGP-D28A/1B *CGR-D53A/1K (Replaces *CGR-D815A/1B) BN-SDCAPU/1B BN-SDABPU/1B RP-SD008 RP-SD016 RP-SD032 RP-SD064 *Please refer to page 12, for information regarding the battery charging time and available recording time. Description Figure AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack... -
Page 55: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service If you are experiencing a problem with your Digital Camera/Recorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions. Problems The Camera/Recorder power cannot be turned on. The Camera/Recorder power is turned off automatically. The Camera/Recorder power does not stay on long enough. - Page 56 To prevent the loss of image data, we recommend that you back images up on a Cassette or personal computer. ( l 36) There is a possibility of damage to either the Camera/ Recorder or the Card. Please contact Panasonic Call Center.
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Page 57: Index
Index AC Adaptor... 12 AE Lock Function ... 24 Audio Dubbing... 33 Auto Focus ... 52 Auto White Balance Adjustment ... 52 Backlight Compensation ... 23 Before Requesting Service ... 55 Black&White Mode ... 26, 31 Blank Search ... 29 Camera Data ... - Page 58 DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835 Central Region:...