Panasonic PV-615S Camera Recording, Operation, Automatic Easy Edit Standby, Record Review

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Camera Recording

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Connect the earphone (not supplied) to the earphone jack for monitoring the sound track as it is being recorded or played back.

Follow these simple steps to become familiar with the operation of your Movie.

-Operation

1set the VCR/CAMERA SelectorSwitchto the "CAMERA" position.

This is the camera record onlyposition. Edit Search:

Besidesrecording,you can view or seamh scenes by holdingdownthe Play, FP/Searchor Rewind/Searchbutton.

2Set the White Balanceswitchto "AUTO" for normalindooror outdoorlighting.

"INDOOR" or "OUTDOOR" are for specialcolor conditions (page 21).

Set the Focus Switch to "AUTO":

When powered ON and in the Camera mode, the Auto Focus system will function

continuously.

EVF

When your Movieis turnedon, the image from the lens appears.

REC

Indicator

Preparations:

.,Your Movie is connected to a power source (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, or Car Battery Cord).

oThe Power is ON.

eA cassette with a record tab is inseded.

4 Pressthe Record/Pausebutton to start recording.

The REC Indicatorwill appear and the Tally

Lightwillflash while recordingis in progress. Index markswillbe placed on the tape automatically(page 25).

5 Pressthe Record/Pausebuttonagainto pause. In Record/Pause,press the Eject buttonif you need to remove the cassette.

After5 minutes, pause mode willautomatically go intostandbymode,to conservebattery

power.

Slidethe Power switchON to returnto the Record/Pausemode.

-Automatic Easy Edit Standby-

If you Stop recording, but plan to resume within 24 hours, you can leave the cassette in the Movie.

Simply shut the Movie off at the Movie's Power switch after your recording is completed. This allows the Easy Edit feature to make a smooth transition between one scene and the next. After

24hours, the tape will retract into the cassette, making automatic editing impossible. For manual editing, see page 25 under "EASY EDITING".

-Record Review

Press the Record Review button in the Record/Pause mode.

When you press the Record Review button in the Record/Pause mode, the last few seconds of your recording will play back on the viewfinder or monitor screen for review. Then you can start your recording from the Record/Pause mode in synchronization with the last segment recorded.

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Contents Panasonic PV-615SSafety Precautions Warranty RegistrationTable of Contents Basic Recording Basic StepsTo Watch Playback in the EVF Electronic Viewfinder Movie System To ConnectDescription of Controls Front ViewRear View UndersideExternal Microphone Jack Bright FocusPlay Button and Indicator Fast Forward/Search Button Top ViewVCR Play/Rec Select this position to use the VCR functionsInput Signal Selector AC AdaptorAdjustments for Easy Handling Vision Adjustment RingHow to Adjust the Length of Shoulder Strap Adjustments for Easy HandlingTo Use the Shoulder Strap Car Battery Cord Optional How to Remove the Battery PackPreparations AC Adaptor SuppliedHow to charge the Battery Pack PreparationsTo Insert or Remove a Cassette Word about Cassettes A. Types of Video CassetteVideo Cassettescan onlybe insertedwith the windowside Light Switch Lock Release Button 10W Color Enhancement Light SuppliedOperating Mode Indications Battery Remaining IndicationElectronic Viewfinder EVF Indications Tape Warning Indication Dew IndicationCamera Recording OperationAutomatic Easy Edit Standby Record ReviewPlayback Auto TrackingWhen Your TV Does Not Have Video In & Audio In Terminals When Your TV has Video In & Audio In TerminalsTo Monitor Your Recording To MonitorUseful Features Date/Time Display and SettingPressthe Reset buttonto reset displayto No Overlay L/TR ButtonTapecounter CountermemoryWhite Balance Switch Lens Focus Ring Backlight ButtonMacro Focus for close-up Auto White BalanceZoom Focus Zoom In turningManual Focus by hand Aim your Movie at the scene to be recordedHighSpeed Shuffer Fade BuIrONFade Fade OUT Select The 1/500th ShutterSelf Timer/Time Lapse Recording Self Timer RecordingTime Lapse Recording Slide twiceVcpjcameira Selector Switch Easy EditingVHS Index Search System Book Mark SearchTo Record a TV Program ConnectionsTo VHF or UHF Video Out Tuner Adaptor optional UhfnhfPreparations Press Power on on both units Video DubbingAudio/Video Dubbing VHF Connecting Cable Input supplled Used for monitoring Audio DubbingConneXion External Microphonq Jack PreparationsRe-Recording Video/Audio Dubbing If Both Units have Synchro Edit JacksIf Either Unit Does Not Have a Synchro Edit Jack Re-RecordingTo Monitor the Re-Recording Process on Your TV Catv System Installer SpecialEffects Photography Rough Values of BrightnessSunlight40 min. after sunrise and beforesunset Before Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video HeadsTroubles No power Refer servicing to qualified service personnelAccessory Storage Suggestion Handling Precautions Carriage and easy access sitting,stepping orSystem Carrying Case System Carrying CaseSpecifications Index Super Directional MicrophonePV-MK40 AccessoriesSystem CarryingCase PV-H60M