Panasonic NV RZ 15 B Check List for the Standard Accessories, Preparations Basic Operations

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Preparations

Check List for the Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The 2 Types of Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the LCD Monitor (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Operations

Recording (Filming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Checking If the Picture Is Recorded

(Recording Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause

(Camera Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Recording Backlit Scenes

(Backlight Compensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Enlarging Your Subject or Widening

the Recording Angle (Zooming In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Recording with the Time and/or Date Superimposed

in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes

on the Movie Camera (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Eliminating Picture Distortions

(Manual Tracking Adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback Functions

During Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Play Back on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Advanced Operations

Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) . . . . . . . 32 Using the Digital Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Fade Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Interval Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination

(0 Lux Night View Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Recording with Minimised Camera Shake

(Super Image Stabilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Recording with Automatic White Balance

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment . . . . 44 Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor

Facing Forward) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Focusing on the Subject Manually (Manual Focus) . . . . 46 Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) . . . . . 48 Insert Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette

(Audio Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Remote Controller (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in

the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using Various Functions during Playback . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Playback Digital Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using the Tape Counter Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Copying onto an VHS Cassette (Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . 62

Precautions, Technical Information, etc.

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Before Requesting Service (Problems&Solutions) . . . . 75 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Preparations

Basic Operations

Operations

Check List for the Standard Accessories

. . . . . . AC Adaptor

. . . . . . AC Mains Lead

. . . . . . Battery Pack

≥Standard Accessories are subject to change without notice.

≥For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the

list of optional accessories on p. 64

. . . . . . AV Cable

. . . . . . Shoulder Strap

. . . . . . Remote Controller (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)

. . . . . . Batteries for Remote Controller (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)

. . . . . . Lens Cap

Advanced

Precautions, Technical Information, etc.

≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with ease and confidence either by telephoning our Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 Mon–Friday9:00am–5:30pm.

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler!

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Contents NV-RZ15B LCD Monitor Remote ControllerInformation for Your Safety AC Mains Lead Check List for the Standard AccessoriesAdvanced Precautions, Technical Information, etc Preparations Basic OperationsBattery Holder p Battery Eject Lever 2BATTERY Eject p Controls and FunctionsCassette Compartment Lock Button Lock p Viewfinder p 33 34 30 29 30 31 Grip Belt pTripod Receptacle 2 Types of Power Supply Supplying Power from an AC Mains SocketSupplying Power with the Battery Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Removing the Battery from the Movie CameraRelationship between Viewfinder and LCD Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor Could damage internal parts of the unitAttaching the Lens Cap Preparations Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector LeverAdjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD MonitorSub-Menu Using the Menu ScreenPress the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to Button Select the desiredTurn the 34 Dial to select the item to be set Camera Mode Main-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu Exiting the MenuMenu Functions Camera Mode Menu 1`8 Camera Setup Sub-MenuFade Setup Sub-Menu Title Setup Sub-MenuLCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-Menu DATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu Display Setup Sub-MenuDATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu VCR Mode Menu 1`7 Digital Effect Sub-MenuLCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu 6 p LCD/EVF Setup Sub-MenuSetting the Date and Time LCD Colour Level LCD Colour Adjusting the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderLCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15 Preparations LCD Brightness LCD BrightnessFacing outward If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, itInserting/Ejecting the Cassette Preventing Accidental Erasure RecordingsConfirming the Remaining Tape Time Selecting the Correct Tape LengthPress the Menu Button Close the Cassette Compartment by pressing the Lock ButtonRecording Filming Camera while Auto IndicationPressing the button Appears Record To finish recording Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch to OFFRecording Check Checking If the Picture Is RecordedViewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause Recording Backlit ScenesRelease the pressed Search Button Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recordingBasic Operations Returning to Normal Recording Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording AngleRecording with the Time and/or Zooming In/OutDate Time Date/Time/Title IndicationViewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera PlaybackFast-Forwarding Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not Work Cancelling the TBC FunctionAdjusting the Sound Volume NV-VZ14/VZ15 only TBC Time Base Corrector FunctionPlayback Functions During Using the Cue, Review and StillManual Tracking Adjustment Eliminating Picture DistortionsReturning to the Auto Tracking Mode After Use By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you canTake out the cassette Set the CAMERA/OFF VCR Switch to OFF Play Back on a TVCleaning the Lens Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Cleaning the Movie Camera BodyDigital Effects Recording with Special EffectsPress the Menu Button to exit the Menu Cancelling the Digital EffectAdvanced Operations Solarisation Mode Solari Stretch Mode StretchEffect To select D.ZOOMSelect Digital Zoom on the Camera Setup Sub- Menu. p Cancelling the Digital Zoom FunctionAdvanced Operations Selected digital fade Effect Using the Fade FunctionsFading Picture disappears Gradually withNormal Fading In/Out Interval Recording Interval RECInterval Time Press the SET Button to select the desired Recording Time Cancelling the Interval Recording ModeTurn the 34 Dial to select REC TimeCamera Functions Sensor Cancelling the MotionSensor Function During Stand-by Mode During Recording Motion-Sensor-Controlled RecordingAdvanced Press the SET Button to select onOperations LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 onlySuper Image Stabilizer Any IlluminationRecording with Minimised Camera Shake Lux Night View FunctionCancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function Cancelling the 0 Lux Night View FunctionAuto Indication appears Balance AdjustmentRecording with Manual White Balance Adjustment Press the PROG. AE Button repeatedly untilFollowing Cases, the 1 Indication Flashes Following cases, you cannot change White BalanceManual Focus Focusing on the Subject ManuallyRecording Yourself Recording with the LCD Monitor FacingMirror Mode Turn the 34 Dial to select Self ShootStopping Recording Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Programme AE Spotlight Mode Surf & Snow ModeCancelling the Selected Programme AE Function Ohter Functions Insert EditingAdding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette Audio Dubbing CAMERA/OFF/VCRCancelling the Audio Dubbing Function Reset the Tape Counter to zeroSet Display on Display Setup Sub-Menu to Memory Cancelling the Insert Editing FunctionRemote Controller Using the Remote ControllerInserting the Batteries Buttons on the Remote Controller Buttons with the same mark as on the MovieCamera generally have the same function Deleting the Title Titles Inserted in the PictureDeleting the Pre-programmed Title Indication Recording with Pre-programmed Title Inserted in the PictureTurn the 34 Dial to select Colour Press the SET Button repeatedly to select the desired titleDuring Playback Using Various FunctionsSuspending the Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Cancelling the Playback Digital EffectTo exit MenuThere are various Playback Digital Fade Modes Playback Digital FadeAdvanced Operations Release the Fade Button Set Fade OUT to the desired Digital Fade ModeRelease the Fade Button at the point where you wish to fade Set Fade Colour to the desired colourVCR Functions Using the Tape Counter IndicationUsing the Memory Stop Function Checking the Elapsed Tape TimeCounter to zero ResetVCR Mode B SettingCopying onto an VHS Cassette DubbingVCR BLC TBC Optional Accessories Information, etc Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaningCondensation Optimum Use of the BatteryPrecautions for Storage GlossaryOther Useful Information Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dust Auto Focus AdjustmentFocus Human EyesAuto White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentColour Temperature White Balance AdjustmentDemonstration Mode Indications 000.00R030 45k 000.00 R045 Audio Dubbing Mode p Title small indication pDate and Time p Specifications VideoAudio Before Requesting Service Problems & Solutions Others P1 The cassette cannot be taken out P3 The Remote Controller does not work. NV-RZ15/VZ15 onlyP2 The playback picture is distorted or contains noise bars P4 The playback picture is not in colourIndex Page Page VQT9485 LYT0919-001A
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