Panasonic NV-EX21EG operating instructions Contents

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety	2
Contents	3
Standard Accessories	4
Optional Accessories	4
Getting Started	5
Viewing What Has Been Recorded	5
Controls and Components	6
Remote Controller	8
Power Supply	10
Charging Time and Available Recording Time	10
Attaching the Lens Cap	11
Adjusting the Grip Belt	11
Inserting a Cassette	11
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes	12
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor	12
Using the Menu Screen	13
List of Menus	14
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge	17
Setting Date and Time	17
LP Mode	17
Audio Recording Mode	17
CAMERA Mode
Recording	18
Photoshot	19
Zoom In/Out Functions	19
Digital Zoom Function	20
Image Stabilizer Function	20
Fade In/Out Functions	20
Cinema Function	21
Backlight Compensation Function	21
Recording in Special Situations	21
Recording in Natural Colours	22
Adjusting White Balance Manually	22
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment	23
Manual Iris Adjustment	23
Manual Focus Adjustment	23
Digital Effect Functions	24
VCR Mode
Playing Back	26
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back	26
Slow Motion Playback	27
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback	27
Finding the End of Recording	27
Index Search Functions	28
Playback Zoom Function	29
Playback Digital Effect Functions	29
Playing Back on Your TV	31
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette	31
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment	31
Audio Dubbing	32
Using the DV Cable for Recording	32
CARD Mode
DV Camera Style and SD Camera Style	33
Attaching the Battery Adaptor Unit	33
Attaching the Battery	33
Using a Card	34
Recording on a Card	34
Using the Video Flash	36

Playing Back a Card	37
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape	38
Slide Show	39
Creating a Title	40
Adding a Title	40
Protecting the Files on a Card	41
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card	41
Formatting a Card	42
Writing Printing Data on a Card	42
Using the USB Connection Kit	43
Personal Computer Connection Kit	43
Others
Indications	44
Owner ID	45
Warning/Alarm Indications	45
Notes and Hints	46
Cautions for Use	52
Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)	54
Explanation of Terms	56
Specifications	57
Index	58

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Contents NV-EX21EG EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility Information for Your SafetyContents Standard Accessories Optional AccessoriesAV Cable l31 SD Memory Card l34 USB Connection Kit l43 Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording. l12 Charge the Battery. l10Getting Started Viewing What Has Been RecordedControls and Components Lower Cassette Compartment Cover l11 SpecificationsBattery Adaptor Unit Cassette Holder l11Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type Battery Using the Remote Controller15˚ 15˚ Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Socket in a Car Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryInserting a Cassette Adjusting the Grip BeltPass your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust its length Attaching the Lens CapTurning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorFile Selection in the Card Playback Mode Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus Camera data will not be recorded in the following cases AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Playback Functions Sub-MenuCard Editing Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsShort-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Erase Card File Sub-MenuAudio Recording Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeSetting Date and Time LP ModeRecording Continuous Photoshot PhotoshotZoom In/Out Functions Progressive PhotoshotDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Cinema Function Backlight Compensation FunctionRecording in Special Situations About White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural ColoursSlide the Mode Selector Switch to Focus Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix ModeTo Display the Multi Pictures again Multi-Picture ModePicture-in-Picture Mode Set MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or ManualFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playing BackJog Playback Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Finding the End of RecordingContinuous Index Search Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsTo suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode Press Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote controllerTo Display the Multi-pictures again Recording the Contents of Other Equipment Playing Back on Your TVCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Audio Dubbing Using the DV Cable for RecordingDV Camera Style Attaching the Battery Adaptor UnitAttaching the Battery Removing the BatteryInserting a Card Using a CardAccess Lamp Recording on a CardRecording a Moving Picture MPEG4 Recording from the Movie Camera Lens Camera ModeTo Stop Automatic Recording Using the Video FlashSet Camera Functions Recording Setup Flash on Record to Card YESPlaying Back a Card Record to Tape YES Recording Pictures on a Card to a TapeSlide Show YES Slide ShowAdding a Title Creating a TitleErase ALL Files Protecting the Files on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Erase File by SelectionFormat YES Formatting a CardWriting Printing Data on a Card Set Card Functions Card Editing CardPersonal Computer Connection Kit Using the USB Connection KitL18 IndicationsL34 L17To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode Owner IDRecording Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Inserting/Removing the CassetteWhite Balance Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Programme AEPlayback Zoom Function Digital Effect Functions Camera ModePlaying Back Index Search FunctionsAbout the Battery Adaptor Unit Multi-Picture Mode VCR ModeRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingPlaying Back a Card Voice Power SaveRecording Moving Picture MPEG4 Video FlashUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PCAdding a Title About AC Adaptor After UseTake out the Cassette Optimal Use of the BatteryCondensation Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair Problems and SolutionsOther Recording Auto Focus Function does not work Battery Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Original sound was erased when audio dubbing Was performedExplanation of Terms Digital Video Camera SpecificationsF0901Ka0 0000 a