Panasonic NV-MX8A Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes, Using the Viewfinder

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CAMERA

VCR

CARD.P.B

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MODE

ON

OFF

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Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

ªHow to Turn on the Power

1Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre button 1

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Switch Modes

2Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.

≥With each slide of the Switch, the Mode switches in the order of Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.

≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Turn off the Power

3Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the centre button 1

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Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Tilt the Viewfinder upward.

≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.

≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.

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2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.

Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same time, bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired

recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 2 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o 3 to the

downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until the [PUSH OPEN] Button is securely locked.

ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level

LCD/EVFSET

LCDBRIGHTNESS

COLOUR[-]LEVEL----[+]

2180PRESSEVFBRIGHTNESSxMENUTO3RETURN90x

LCD/EVFSET

LCDBRIGHTNESS

COLOUR[-]LEVEL----[+]

PRESSEVFBRIGHTNESSMENUTORETURN

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed. (l13)

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. ≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour

saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT]. ≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.

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Contents NV-MX8A VQT9370Information for Your Safety Contents Standard Accessories Optional AccessoriesGetting Started Viewing What Has Been RecordedLCD Monitor l12 Smart Accessory Shoe Controls and Components1417 19 20≥ Use for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type Battery Using the Remote ControllerWhile pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder 15˚ 15˚Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorUsing the Battery Using the Car Battery ChargerLens Cap and Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorTurning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Using the Menu Screen File Selection in the Card Playback ModeList of Menus Card Setup Sub-Menu AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Playback Functions Sub-MenuCard Playback Mode Main-Menu Card Functions Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode NV-MX6/MX8 only aErase PICTURE/TITLE Sub-Menu Card Editing Sub-MenuInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeRecording Photoshot Zoom In/Out FunctionsProgressive Photoshot Continuous PhotoshotSet Camera Functions Camera Setup D.ZOOM 20t or 100t Digital Zoom FunctionOptical Image Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out FunctionsCinema Function Backlight Compensation FunctionRecording in Special Situations Adjusting White Balance Manually Set the Mode Selector Switch to MNLTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural ColoursManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Press the Focus ButtonUsing the Video Flash Wind Noise Reduction FunctionWipe Mode and Mix Mode Digital Effect FunctionsPicture-in-Picture Mode Multi-Picture ModePress the Multi Button To display the Multi-Pictures againPlaying Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackSlow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of Recording ªJog PlaybackIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom FunctionPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily≥The B or C Indication appears, and the image is saved Playing back with Multi-Picture Mode Playing Back on Your TV Audio DubbingTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio DubbingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for RecordingCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Using the Automatic Printing Function To Cancel AutoprintPersonal Computer Connection Kit USB Connection KitUsing a Card Access LampInserting a Card Card PhotoshotCamera Mode When the picture size is 640k480Recording on a Card To Stop Automatic RecordingRecording the Moving Pictures MPEG4 Recording Voice SD Voice RecordingSlide the PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE Selector to MPEG4 You can record voice data on a cardSet the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode To adjust the volumePlaying Back a Card Turn the Push Dial and select a desired fileRecording Pictures on a Card to a Tape Set Card Functions Card Editing Record to Tape YESSlide Show Press the 1 ButtonTo Pause the Slide Show Press the Button Slide indication displayedTo Reset the Slide Show Setup To Verify the Selected PictureTo Delete the Selected Picture ≥The M.SLIDE! Indication is displayedCreating a Title Adding a TitleLock Setting Protecting the Files on a CardDeleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card Set Card Functions Card Editing File Lock YESDpof Setting Writing Printing Data on a CardSelect a desired picture Indications L17L18 Owner ID Alarm Sounds RecordingRecording Check Camera SearchManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentVideo Flash Digital Effect FunctionsRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingIndex Search Functions Playback Digital Effect FunctionsVoice Power Save Lock SettingRecording Moving Pictures MPEG4 Playing Back a CardUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PCAfter Use Image are in thisOptimal Use of the Battery About AC AdaptorCondensation Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Explanation of Terms Rewind the tape Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbingSpecifications Digital Video CameraRemote Controller SP/LP ModeIndex Page F0000Zs00000000 a

NV-MX8A specifications

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