Panasonic NV RZ 15 B operating instructions Spotlight Mode, Surf & Snow Mode

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Cancelling the Selected Programme AE Function

Press the [PROG. AE] Button to set to [AUTO].

Remarks, etc.

During recording, it is not possible to change the recording mode ([AUTO], [MNL], [5], [7], [4], [], [º]), even if you press the [PROG. AE] Button.

It is not possible to use any of the Programme AE Modes when the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated.

Sports Mode

When playing back scenes recorded in the Sports Mode, you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp images with fine details.

Avoid recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour or natrium lamps as the colour and the brightness of the playback picture may fluctuate.

When recording subjects lit by strong lights or with much light reflection, the playback picture may contain vertical streaks of light.

When the scene is not sufficiently lit, the [5] Indication flashes.

When using this mode for recording indoors, the playback picture may flicker.

Portrait Mode

When using this mode for recording indoors, the playback picture may flicker.

Low Light Mode

It may not be possible to sufficiently brighten up extremely dark scenes.

The use of this mode for recording may cause noise in the playback picture.

Spotlight Mode

When using this mode, the recorded picture may be extremely dark.

If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture may be whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture may be whitish.

Advanced Operations

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Contents NV-RZ15B LCD Monitor Remote ControllerInformation for Your Safety Advanced Precautions, Technical Information, etc Check List for the Standard AccessoriesPreparations Basic Operations 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 Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Removing the Battery from the Movie CameraUsing the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderCould damage internal parts of the unit Relationship between Viewfinder and LCDAdjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor Preparations Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector LeverClosing the LCD Monitor Attaching the Lens CapPress the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to Using the Menu ScreenButton Select the desired Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu Camera Mode Main-MenuExiting the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to select the item to be setFade Setup Sub-Menu Camera Mode Menu 1`8 Camera Setup Sub-MenuTitle Setup Sub-Menu Menu FunctionsLCD/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 Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15 Adjusting the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderPreparations LCD Brightness LCD Brightness LCD Colour Level LCD ColourInserting/Ejecting the Cassette If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, itPreventing Accidental Erasure Recordings Facing outwardPress the Menu Button Selecting the Correct Tape LengthClose the Cassette Compartment by pressing the Lock Button Confirming the Remaining Tape TimeCamera while Auto Indication Recording FilmingPressing the button Appears Record To finish recording Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch to OFFViewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause Checking If the Picture Is RecordedRecording Backlit Scenes Recording CheckPress the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording Release the pressed Search ButtonBasic Operations Returning to Normal Recording Recording with the Time and/or Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording AngleZooming In/Out Deleting the Date/Time/Title IndicationDate Time Date/Time/Title IndicationPlayback Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie CameraFast-Forwarding Adjusting the Sound Volume NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Cancelling the TBC FunctionTBC Time Base Corrector Function Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not WorkManual Tracking Adjustment Using the Cue, Review and StillEliminating Picture Distortions Playback Functions DuringReturning to the Auto Tracking Mode Take out the cassette Set the CAMERA/OFF VCR Switch to OFF By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you canPlay Back on a TV After UseCleaning the LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the Movie Camera Body Cleaning the LensDigital Effects Recording with Special EffectsAdvanced Operations Solarisation Mode Solari Cancelling the Digital EffectStretch Mode Stretch Press the Menu Button to exit the MenuEffect To select D.ZOOMCancelling the Digital Zoom Function Select Digital Zoom on the Camera Setup Sub- Menu. pAdvanced Operations Fading Using the Fade FunctionsPicture disappears Gradually with Selected digital fade EffectNormal Fading In/Out Interval REC Interval RecordingInterval Time Turn the 34 Dial to select Cancelling the Interval Recording ModeREC Time Press the SET Button to select the desired Recording TimeSensor Function During Stand-by Mode During Recording Cancelling the MotionMotion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Camera Functions SensorOperations Press the SET Button to select onLCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only AdvancedRecording with Minimised Camera Shake Any IlluminationLux Night View Function Super Image StabilizerCancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function Cancelling the 0 Lux Night View FunctionRecording with Manual White Balance Adjustment Balance AdjustmentPress the PROG. AE Button repeatedly until Auto Indication appearsFollowing Cases, the 1 Indication Flashes Following cases, you cannot change White BalanceRecording Yourself Focusing on the Subject ManuallyRecording with the LCD Monitor Facing 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 Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette Audio Dubbing Insert EditingCAMERA/OFF/VCR Ohter FunctionsSet Display on Display Setup Sub-Menu to Memory Reset the Tape Counter to zeroCancelling the Insert Editing Function 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 Deleting the Pre-programmed Title Indication Titles Inserted in the PictureRecording with Pre-programmed Title Inserted in the Picture Deleting the TitleTurn the 34 Dial to select Colour Press the SET Button repeatedly to select the desired titleDuring Playback Using Various FunctionsTo exit Cancelling the Playback Digital EffectMenu Suspending the Playback Digital Effect TemporarilyThere are various Playback Digital Fade Modes Playback Digital FadeRelease the Fade Button at the point where you wish to fade Set Fade OUT to the desired Digital Fade ModeSet Fade Colour to the desired colour Advanced Operations Release the Fade ButtonUsing the Memory Stop Function Using the Tape Counter IndicationChecking the Elapsed Tape Time VCR FunctionsVCR Mode B ResetSetting Counter to zeroDubbing Copying onto an VHS CassetteVCR BLC TBC Optional Accessories Information, etc Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaningCondensation Optimum Use of the BatteryGlossary Precautions for StorageOther Useful Information Focus Auto Focus AdjustmentHuman Eyes Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dustColour Temperature White Balance AdjustmentWhite Balance Adjustment 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 P2 The playback picture is distorted or contains noise bars P3 The Remote Controller does not work. NV-RZ15/VZ15 onlyP4 The playback picture is not in colour Others P1 The cassette cannot be taken outIndex Page Page VQT9485 LYT0919-001A