Panasonic NV RZ 15 B operating instructions Using the Viewfinder, Using the LCD Monitor

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CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Eyepiece Corrector Lever

Title

Procedure

Using the Viewfinder

1

2

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight

so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/

If necessary, adjust the

easy to read.

VCR] Switch to

angle of the Viewfinder

Before adjusting the Viewfinder, make sure that

[CAMERA] or [VCR].

by tilting it upward.

the LCD Monitor is completely closed.

Turn the switch while

 

(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

pressing the button 1.

 

Never aim the Movie Camera with its

 

 

Viewfinder or Lens directly at the sun; this

CAMERA

 

could damage internal parts of the unit.

 

OFF

 

 

VCR

 

1

Using the LCD Monitor

1

2

(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

It is also possible to record while viewing the picture

on the opened LCD Monitor.

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/

Slide the [3 OPEN]

VCR] Switch to

Lever and turn out the

 

Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD

[CAMERA] or [VCR].

LCD Monitor

Turn the switch while

approximately 90° in

Monitor

pressing the button 2.

the direction of the

Opening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder.

 

arrow.

Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on

 

 

The Viewfinder turns off.

again.

 

 

 

However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turns

 

 

on the Viewfinder again. (p. 47)

CAMERA

 

 

OFF

 

Due to limitations in production technology, there

VCR

 

 

 

may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD,

 

 

however, these are not recorded on the tape.

2

 

 

 

3OPEN

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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