Panasonic NV-MX8A Slow Motion Playback, Still Playback/Still Advance Playback, ªJog Playback

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Slow Motion Playback

This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed.

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1Press the [1] Button.

2Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller.

The [~] or [}] Indication appears.

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.

To Resume Normal Playback

Press the [1] Button.

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Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback.

1Press the [1] Button.

2Press the [;] Button.

The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With each pressing of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the

 

 

 

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reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures

 

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advances in the forward direction. If either one of the buttons continues

 

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to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until

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the button is released.

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Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the

 

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forward or backward direction.

 

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If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

video heads from excessive wear and tear.

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Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>

[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

The [BLANK] Indication appears 1 during the Blank Search.

Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches to the Still Playback Mode.

If there is no blank portion left on the Cassette, the Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [] Button.

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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 LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderTurning 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 FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Cinema 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 SearchTo suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Playback Digital Effect Functions≥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 DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Using the Automatic Printing Function To Cancel AutoprintPersonal Computer Connection Kit USB Connection KitAccess Lamp Using a CardInserting 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 YESWriting Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingSelect a desired picture L17 IndicationsL18 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 CameraSP/LP Mode Remote ControllerIndex Page F0000Zs00000000 a

NV-MX8A specifications

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