Panasonic NV RZ 15 B Human Eyes, Auto Focus Adjustment, Subjects with weak contrast

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Glossary (cont.)

Focus

If you look at an object through a magnifying glass and move it closer or further away from your eye, you will reach a point where the object becomes clearly visible. Being focused or in focus means that the subject can be seen with optimum clarity and sharpness.

Human Eyes

Human eyes have lenses as well, and when we look at objects at different distances, the shape of these lenses changes automatically so that we can always see these objects clearly.

Movie Camera

The image of the subject enters the Movie Camera through the lens and is converted into an electric signal (video signal) for recording onto magnetic tape. The focus is adjusted either manually or automatically by moving a focusing lens.

Auto Focus Adjustment

The Auto Focus System automatically moves the internal focusing lens forward or backward and adjusts the focus so that the subject can be seen clearly.

The Auto Focus Adjustment has the following characteristics:

It adjusts until the vertical contours of the subject are as sharp and clean as possible.

It adjusts the focus on the subjects with strong contrast.

It adjusts the focus on the subject in the centre of the °LCD Monitor or Viewfinder. Unlike human eyes, the lens of the Movie Camera cannot instantaneously change the focus from a nearby to a distant subject and vice versa.

°LCD Monitor: NV-VZ14/VZ15 only

For the following subjects and recording situations, the Auto Focus system cannot provide precise adjustment. Use the Manual Focus Mode instead. (p. 46)

1Recording subjects with a part of it near the Movie Camera and another part far away from it

As the Auto Focus adjusts on the centre part of the image, it is often impossible to bring the nearby and distant parts of the subject into focus.

When you want to record a person with a distant mountain in the back, it is not possible to focus on both.

2Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dust

As the focus is adjusted on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass is out of focus. When recording a subject across a street on which cars are running, the focus may be adjusted on the cars.

3Recording subjects in dark surroundings As the amount of light information entering through the lens is greatly reduced, the Movie Camera cannot adjust the focus precisely.

4Recording subjects surrounded by objects with shiny surfaces or much light reflection As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus on objects with shiny surfaces or much light reflection, the subject may go out of focus. Therefore, when recording at a lake or the sea, evening scenes, fireworks, or under special types of lighting, the subject may be out of focus.

5Recording fast-moving subjects As the internal focusing lens is moved mechanically, it cannot follow fast-moving subjects without delay.

Therefore, subjects like children running back and forth may temporarily go out of focus.

6Subjects with weak contrast

As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus based on vertical contours in the picture, subjects with little contrast such as a white wall may be out of focus.

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Contents LCD Monitor Remote Controller NV-RZ15BInformation for Your Safety Check List for the Standard Accessories Advanced Precautions, Technical Information, etcPreparations Basic Operations AC Mains LeadCassette Compartment Lock Button Lock p Viewfinder p Battery Holder p Battery Eject Lever 2BATTERY Eject pControls and Functions Tripod Receptacle 33 34 30 29 30 31Grip Belt p Supplying Power with the Battery 2 Types of Power SupplySupplying Power from an AC Mains Socket Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous RecordingUsing the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorCould damage internal parts of the unit Relationship between Viewfinder and LCDPreparations Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever Adjusting the Angle of the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD Monitor Attaching the Lens CapUsing the Menu Screen Press the Menu Turn the 34 Dial toButton Select the desired Sub-MenuCamera Mode Main-Menu VCR Mode Main-MenuExiting the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to select the item to be setCamera Mode Menu 1`8 Camera Setup Sub-Menu Fade Setup Sub-MenuTitle 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 Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15Preparations LCD Brightness LCD Brightness LCD Colour Level LCD ColourIf the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it Inserting/Ejecting the CassettePreventing Accidental Erasure Recordings Facing outwardSelecting the Correct Tape Length Press the Menu ButtonClose the Cassette Compartment by pressing the Lock Button Confirming the Remaining Tape TimePressing the button Appears Recording FilmingCamera while Auto Indication To finish recording Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch to OFF RecordChecking If the Picture Is Recorded Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording PauseRecording Backlit Scenes Recording CheckBasic Operations Returning to Normal Recording Release the pressed Search ButtonPress the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle Recording with the Time and/orZooming In/Out Deleting the Date/Time/Title IndicationDate/Time/Title Indication Date TimeFast-Forwarding Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie CameraPlayback Cancelling the TBC Function Adjusting the Sound Volume NV-VZ14/VZ15 onlyTBC Time Base Corrector Function Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not WorkUsing the Cue, Review and Still Manual Tracking AdjustmentEliminating Picture Distortions Playback Functions DuringReturning 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 OFFPlay Back on a TV After UseCleaning the Viewfinder Cleaning the LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 onlyCleaning the Movie Camera Body Cleaning the LensRecording with Special Effects Digital EffectsCancelling the Digital Effect Advanced Operations Solarisation Mode SolariStretch Mode Stretch Press the Menu Button to exit the MenuTo select D.ZOOM EffectAdvanced Operations Select Digital Zoom on the Camera Setup Sub- Menu. pCancelling the Digital Zoom Function Using the Fade Functions FadingPicture disappears Gradually with Selected digital fade EffectNormal Fading In/Out Interval Time Interval RecordingInterval REC Cancelling the Interval Recording Mode Turn the 34 Dial to selectREC Time Press the SET Button to select the desired Recording TimeCancelling the Motion Sensor Function During Stand-by Mode During RecordingMotion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Camera Functions SensorPress the SET Button to select on OperationsLCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only AdvancedAny Illumination Recording with Minimised Camera ShakeLux Night View Function Super Image StabilizerCancelling the 0 Lux Night View Function Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer FunctionBalance Adjustment Recording with Manual White Balance AdjustmentPress the PROG. AE Button repeatedly until Auto Indication appearsFollowing cases, you cannot change White Balance Following Cases, the 1 Indication FlashesFocusing on the Subject Manually Recording YourselfRecording with the LCD Monitor Facing Manual FocusStopping Recording Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Mirror ModeTurn the 34 Dial to select Self Shoot Programme AE Cancelling the Selected Programme AE Function Spotlight ModeSurf & Snow Mode Insert Editing Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette Audio DubbingCAMERA/OFF/VCR Ohter FunctionsReset the Tape Counter to zero Set Display on Display Setup Sub-Menu to MemoryCancelling the Insert Editing Function Cancelling the Audio Dubbing FunctionInserting the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Camera generally have the same function Buttons on the Remote ControllerButtons with the same mark as on the Movie Titles Inserted in the Picture Deleting the Pre-programmed Title IndicationRecording with Pre-programmed Title Inserted in the Picture Deleting the TitlePress the SET Button repeatedly to select the desired title Turn the 34 Dial to select ColourUsing Various Functions During PlaybackCancelling the Playback Digital Effect To exitMenu Suspending the Playback Digital Effect TemporarilyPlayback Digital Fade There are various Playback Digital Fade ModesSet Fade OUT to the desired Digital Fade Mode Release the Fade Button at the point where you wish to fadeSet Fade Colour to the desired colour Advanced Operations Release the Fade ButtonUsing the Tape Counter Indication Using the Memory Stop FunctionChecking the Elapsed Tape Time VCR FunctionsReset VCR Mode BSetting Counter to zeroVCR Copying onto an VHS CassetteDubbing BLC TBC Optional Accessories Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning Information, etcOptimum Use of the Battery CondensationOther Useful Information Precautions for StorageGlossary Auto Focus Adjustment FocusHuman Eyes Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dustWhite Balance Adjustment Colour TemperatureWhite Balance Adjustment Auto White Balance AdjustmentDemonstration Mode R030 45k Indications000.00 000.00 R045 Date and Time p Audio Dubbing Mode pTitle small indication p Audio SpecificationsVideo 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 barsP4 The playback picture is not in colour Others P1 The cassette cannot be taken outIndex Page Page VQT9485 LYT0919-001A