Contents
LCD Monitor Remote Controller
NV-RZ15B
Information for Your Safety
Check List for the Standard Accessories
Advanced Precautions, Technical Information, etc
Preparations Basic Operations
AC Mains Lead
Controls and Functions
Battery Holder p Battery Eject Lever 2BATTERY Eject p
Cassette Compartment Lock Button Lock p Viewfinder p
Grip Belt p
33 34 30 29 30 31
Tripod Receptacle
Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket
2 Types of Power Supply
Supplying Power with the Battery
Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera
Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording
Using the Viewfinder
Using the LCD Monitor
Could damage internal parts of the unit
Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD
Preparations Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever
Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor
Closing the LCD Monitor
Attaching the Lens Cap
Using the Menu Screen
Press the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to
Button Select the desired
Sub-Menu
Camera Mode Main-Menu
VCR Mode Main-Menu
Exiting the Menu
Turn the 34 Dial to select the item to be set
Camera Mode Menu 1`8 Camera Setup Sub-Menu
Fade Setup Sub-Menu
Title Setup Sub-Menu
Menu Functions
DATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu Display Setup Sub-Menu
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-Menu
VCR Mode Menu 1`7 Digital Effect Sub-Menu
DATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu 6 p
Setting the Date and Time
Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15
Preparations LCD Brightness LCD Brightness
LCD Colour Level LCD Colour
If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it
Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette
Preventing Accidental Erasure Recordings
Facing outward
Selecting the Correct Tape Length
Press the Menu Button
Close the Cassette Compartment by pressing the Lock Button
Confirming the Remaining Tape Time
Camera while Auto Indication
Recording Filming
Pressing the button Appears
To finish recording Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch to OFF
Record
Checking If the Picture Is Recorded
Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause
Recording Backlit Scenes
Recording Check
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording
Release the pressed Search Button
Basic Operations Returning to Normal Recording
Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle
Recording with the Time and/or
Zooming In/Out
Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication
Date/Time/Title Indication
Date Time
Playback
Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera
Fast-Forwarding
Cancelling the TBC Function
Adjusting the Sound Volume NV-VZ14/VZ15 only
TBC Time Base Corrector Function
Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not Work
Using the Cue, Review and Still
Manual Tracking Adjustment
Eliminating Picture Distortions
Playback Functions During
Returning to the Auto Tracking Mode
By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can
Take out the cassette Set the CAMERA/OFF VCR Switch to OFF
Play Back on a TV
After Use
Cleaning the Viewfinder
Cleaning the LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only
Cleaning the Movie Camera Body
Cleaning the Lens
Recording with Special Effects
Digital Effects
Cancelling the Digital Effect
Advanced Operations Solarisation Mode Solari
Stretch Mode Stretch
Press the Menu Button to exit the Menu
To select D.ZOOM
Effect
Cancelling the Digital Zoom Function
Select Digital Zoom on the Camera Setup Sub- Menu. p
Advanced Operations
Using the Fade Functions
Fading
Picture disappears Gradually with
Selected digital fade Effect
Normal Fading In/Out
Interval REC
Interval Recording
Interval Time
Cancelling the Interval Recording Mode
Turn the 34 Dial to select
REC Time
Press the SET Button to select the desired Recording Time
Cancelling the Motion
Sensor Function During Stand-by Mode During Recording
Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording
Camera Functions Sensor
Press the SET Button to select on
Operations
LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only
Advanced
Any Illumination
Recording with Minimised Camera Shake
Lux Night View Function
Super Image Stabilizer
Cancelling the 0 Lux Night View Function
Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function
Balance Adjustment
Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment
Press the PROG. AE Button repeatedly until
Auto Indication appears
Following cases, you cannot change White Balance
Following Cases, the 1 Indication Flashes
Focusing on the Subject Manually
Recording Yourself
Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing
Manual Focus
Turn the 34 Dial to select Self Shoot
Mirror Mode
Stopping Recording Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
Programme AE
Surf & Snow Mode
Spotlight Mode
Cancelling the Selected Programme AE Function
Insert Editing
Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette Audio Dubbing
CAMERA/OFF/VCR
Ohter Functions
Reset the Tape Counter to zero
Set Display on Display Setup Sub-Menu to Memory
Cancelling the Insert Editing Function
Cancelling the Audio Dubbing Function
Using the Remote Controller
Remote Controller
Inserting the Batteries
Buttons with the same mark as on the Movie
Buttons on the Remote Controller
Camera generally have the same function
Titles Inserted in the Picture
Deleting the Pre-programmed Title Indication
Recording with Pre-programmed Title Inserted in the Picture
Deleting the Title
Press the SET Button repeatedly to select the desired title
Turn the 34 Dial to select Colour
Using Various Functions
During Playback
Cancelling the Playback Digital Effect
To exit
Menu
Suspending the Playback Digital Effect Temporarily
Playback Digital Fade
There are various Playback Digital Fade Modes
Set Fade OUT to the desired Digital Fade Mode
Release the Fade Button at the point where you wish to fade
Set Fade Colour to the desired colour
Advanced Operations Release the Fade Button
Using the Tape Counter Indication
Using the Memory Stop Function
Checking the Elapsed Tape Time
VCR Functions
Reset
VCR Mode B
Setting
Counter to zero
Dubbing
Copying onto an VHS Cassette
VCR
BLC TBC
Optional Accessories
Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning
Information, etc
Optimum Use of the Battery
Condensation
Glossary
Precautions for Storage
Other Useful Information
Auto Focus Adjustment
Focus
Human Eyes
Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dust
White Balance Adjustment
Colour Temperature
White Balance Adjustment
Auto White Balance Adjustment
Demonstration Mode
000.00
Indications
R030 45k
000.00 R045
Title small indication p
Audio Dubbing Mode p
Date and Time p
Video
Specifications
Audio
Before Requesting Service Problems & Solutions
P3 The Remote Controller does not work. NV-RZ15/VZ15 only
P2 The playback picture is distorted or contains noise bars
P4 The playback picture is not in colour
Others P1 The cassette cannot be taken out
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