Panasonic NV RZ 15 B Recording Yourself, Focusing on the Subject Manually, Manual Focus

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CAMERA	V C R	INFO-
CHARGE		WINDOW

PROG. AE

MENU

MF/

TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

90u

3OPEN

Title

Procedure

	Recording Yourself	1	2
	(Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing	1	2
	Forward) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)	Slide the [3OPEN]	After displaying the
		Lever to the left and	Camera Mode Main-Menu...
	Turning the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward,	simultaneously open	(p. 10)
	allows you to aim the Movie Camera and view the	the LCD Monitor in the	Turn the [34] Dial to
	allows you to aim the Movie Camera and view the	the LCD Monitor in the	select the [DISPLAY
	picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of	direction of the arrow	select the [DISPLAY
	picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of	direction of the arrow	SETUP] Sub-Menu and
	the camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor	approximately 90u.	SETUP] Sub-Menu and
	the camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor	approximately 90u.	then press the [SET]
	during recording. If you mount the Movie Camera on a		then press the [SET]
	during recording. If you mount the Movie Camera on a		Button.
	tripod and use the °Remote Controller, you can also		Button.
	tripod and use the °Remote Controller, you can also	5	6
	take part in the action that you are recording and
	check the picture from the front on the LCD Monitor.
	°Remote Controller: NV-VZ15 only
		Press the [MENU]	Turn the LCD Monitor
		Button to exit the	until it faces forward
		Menu.	approximately 180u.
		MENU
				180o
	Focusing on the Subject	1	2
	Manually	1	2
	(Manual Focus)	Press the [PROG. AE]	Keep the [W/T] Zoom
	(Manual Focus)	Button repeatedly until	Lever pushed toward
	This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for	Button repeatedly until	Lever pushed toward
	This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for	an indication other than	[T] to zoom in on the
	subjects and recording situations for which automatic	[AUTO] Indication	subject.
	focusing is not precise.	appears.	Zooming in on the
			subject before adjusting
			the focus ensures that
			the subject remains
			precisely focused even
			when you later zoom out.
		PROG. AE
			sVOLr
			W	T

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Contents LCD Monitor Remote Controller NV-RZ15BInformation for Your Safety Preparations Basic Operations Check List for the Standard AccessoriesAdvanced Precautions, Technical Information, etc AC Mains LeadControls and Functions Battery Holder p Battery Eject Lever 2BATTERY Eject pCassette Compartment Lock Button Lock p Viewfinder p Grip Belt p 33 34 30 29 30 31Tripod Receptacle Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket 2 Types of Power SupplySupplying Power with the Battery Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous RecordingCould damage internal parts of the unit Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor Relationship between Viewfinder and LCDClosing the LCD Monitor Preparations Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector LeverAdjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor Attaching the Lens CapButton Select the desired Using the Menu ScreenPress the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to Sub-MenuExiting the Menu Camera Mode Main-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu Turn the 34 Dial to select the item to be setTitle Setup Sub-Menu Camera Mode Menu 1`8 Camera Setup Sub-MenuFade Setup Sub-Menu Menu FunctionsDATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu Display Setup Sub-Menu LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-MenuVCR Mode Menu 1`7 Digital Effect Sub-Menu DATE/TIME Setup Sub-MenuLCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu 6 pSetting the Date and Time Preparations LCD Brightness LCD Brightness Adjusting the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderLCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15 LCD Colour Level LCD ColourPreventing Accidental Erasure Recordings If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, itInserting/Ejecting the Cassette Facing outwardClose the Cassette Compartment by pressing the Lock Button Selecting the Correct Tape LengthPress the Menu Button Confirming the Remaining Tape TimeCamera while Auto Indication Recording FilmingPressing the button Appears To finish recording Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch to OFF RecordRecording Backlit Scenes Checking If the Picture Is RecordedViewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause Recording CheckPress the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording Release the pressed Search ButtonBasic Operations Returning to Normal Recording Zooming In/Out Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording AngleRecording with the Time and/or Deleting the Date/Time/Title IndicationDate/Time/Title Indication Date TimePlayback Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie CameraFast-Forwarding TBC Time Base Corrector Function Cancelling the TBC FunctionAdjusting the Sound Volume NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not WorkEliminating Picture Distortions Using the Cue, Review and StillManual Tracking Adjustment Playback Functions DuringReturning to the Auto Tracking Mode Play Back on a TV By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you canTake out the cassette Set the CAMERA/OFF VCR Switch to OFF After UseCleaning the Movie Camera Body Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Cleaning the LensRecording with Special Effects Digital EffectsStretch Mode Stretch Cancelling the Digital EffectAdvanced Operations Solarisation Mode Solari Press the Menu Button to exit the MenuTo select D.ZOOM EffectCancelling the Digital Zoom Function Select Digital Zoom on the Camera Setup Sub- Menu. pAdvanced Operations Picture disappears Gradually with Using the Fade FunctionsFading Selected digital fade EffectNormal Fading In/Out Interval REC Interval RecordingInterval Time REC Time Cancelling the Interval Recording ModeTurn the 34 Dial to select Press the SET Button to select the desired Recording TimeMotion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Cancelling the MotionSensor Function During Stand-by Mode During Recording Camera Functions SensorLCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Press the SET Button to select onOperations AdvancedLux Night View Function Any IlluminationRecording with Minimised Camera Shake Super Image StabilizerCancelling the 0 Lux Night View Function Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer FunctionPress the PROG. AE Button repeatedly until Balance AdjustmentRecording with Manual White Balance Adjustment Auto Indication appearsFollowing cases, you cannot change White Balance Following Cases, the 1 Indication FlashesRecording with the LCD Monitor Facing Focusing on the Subject ManuallyRecording Yourself Manual FocusTurn the 34 Dial to select Self Shoot Mirror ModeStopping Recording Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Programme AE Surf & Snow Mode Spotlight ModeCancelling the Selected Programme AE Function CAMERA/OFF/VCR Insert EditingAdding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette Audio Dubbing Ohter FunctionsCancelling the Insert Editing Function Reset the Tape Counter to zeroSet Display on Display Setup Sub-Menu to Memory Cancelling the Audio Dubbing FunctionUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInserting the Batteries Buttons with the same mark as on the Movie Buttons on the Remote ControllerCamera generally have the same function Recording with Pre-programmed Title Inserted in the Picture Titles Inserted in the PictureDeleting the Pre-programmed Title Indication Deleting the TitlePress the SET Button repeatedly to select the desired title Turn the 34 Dial to select ColourUsing Various Functions During PlaybackMenu Cancelling the Playback Digital EffectTo exit Suspending the Playback Digital Effect TemporarilyPlayback Digital Fade There are various Playback Digital Fade ModesSet Fade Colour to the desired colour Set Fade OUT to the desired Digital Fade ModeRelease the Fade Button at the point where you wish to fade Advanced Operations Release the Fade ButtonChecking the Elapsed Tape Time Using the Tape Counter IndicationUsing the Memory Stop Function VCR FunctionsSetting ResetVCR Mode B Counter to zeroDubbing Copying onto an VHS CassetteVCR BLC TBC Optional Accessories Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning Information, etcOptimum Use of the Battery CondensationGlossary Precautions for StorageOther Useful Information Human Eyes Auto Focus AdjustmentFocus Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dustWhite Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentColour Temperature Auto White Balance AdjustmentDemonstration Mode 000.00 IndicationsR030 45k 000.00 R045 Title small indication p Audio Dubbing Mode pDate and Time p Video SpecificationsAudio Before Requesting Service Problems & Solutions P4 The playback picture is not in colour P3 The Remote Controller does not work. NV-RZ15/VZ15 onlyP2 The playback picture is distorted or contains noise bars Others P1 The cassette cannot be taken outIndex Page Page VQT9485 LYT0919-001A