Controls and Functions | Panasonic NV RZ 15 B guide

Controls and Functions

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	1 Camera Mode Lamp [CAMERA] (p. 20)	16 Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] (p. 22)
	2 VCR Mode/Charging Lamp	Rewind/Review Button [6] (p. 26, 28)
	2 VCR Mode/Charging Lamp	Recording Check Button [S] (p. 22)
	[VCR/CHARGE] (p. 6, 26)	Recording Check Button [S] (p. 22)
	[VCR/CHARGE] (p. 6, 26)	17 Stop Button [∫] (p. 27)
		17 Stop Button [∫] (p. 27)

3 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX OFF/ON] (p. 42)

4 White Balance Sensor (p. 44)

5 Remote Control Sensor (p. 52) (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)

6 Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters (p. 42)

7 Lens Cap Holder (p. 9)

8Microphone

9Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 46) Item Set Button [SET] (p. 10) Tracking Button (p. 28)

10Multi-Function Dial [34/MF/TRACKING] (p. 10, 28, 47)

11Menu Button [MENU] (p. 10)

12Auto Exposure Selector Button [PROG. AE] (p. 20, 44, 46, 48)

13Fade Button [FADE] (p. 36, 58)

14Super Image Stabilizer Button [SIS] (p. 42)

15Eyecup

18 Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (p. 22) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (p. 28)

19 White Balance Button [W.B] (p. 45) Pause Button [;] (p. 29)

20 Playback Button [1] (p. 27)

Backlight Button [BLC] (p. 22) TBC Button [TBC] (p. 27)

21 LCD Monitor Open Lever [3OPEN] (p. 8) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

22 LCD Monitor (p. 8, 17, 31) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

23 Cassette Compartment Lock Button [LOCK] (p. 19)

24 Viewfinder (p. 8, 31)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen, the whole screen may have a slight colour cast, and flickering may occur. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

25 Battery Holder (p. 6)

26 Battery Eject Lever [2BATTERY EJECT] (p. 7)

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Panasonic NV RZ 15 B operating instructions Controls and Functions, Cassette Compartment Lock Button Lock p Viewfinder p

Contents

LCD Monitor Remote Controller NV-RZ15B Information for Your Safety Check List for the Standard Accessories Advanced Precautions, Technical Information, etcPreparations Basic Operations AC Mains Lead Controls 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 Recording Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorCould damage internal parts of the unit Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD Preparations Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever Adjusting the Angle of the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD Monitor Attaching the Lens Cap Using the Menu Screen Press the Menu Turn the 34 Dial toButton Select the desired Sub-Menu Camera Mode Main-Menu VCR Mode Main-MenuExiting the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to select the item to be set Camera Mode Menu 1`8 Camera Setup Sub-Menu Fade Setup Sub-MenuTitle Setup Sub-Menu Menu Functions DATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu Display Setup Sub-Menu LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-Menu VCR Mode Menu 1`7 Digital Effect Sub-Menu DATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu 6 p Setting 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 Colour If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it Inserting/Ejecting the CassettePreventing Accidental Erasure Recordings Facing outward Selecting the Correct Tape Length Press the Menu ButtonClose the Cassette Compartment by pressing the Lock Button Confirming the Remaining Tape Time Camera while Auto Indication Recording FilmingPressing the button Appears To finish recording Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch to OFF Record Checking If the Picture Is Recorded Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording PauseRecording Backlit Scenes Recording Check Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording Release the pressed Search ButtonBasic Operations Returning to Normal Recording Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle Recording with the Time and/orZooming In/Out Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication Date/Time/Title Indication Date Time Playback Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie CameraFast-Forwarding Cancelling the TBC Function Adjusting the Sound Volume NV-VZ14/VZ15 onlyTBC Time Base Corrector Function Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not Work Using the Cue, Review and Still Manual Tracking AdjustmentEliminating Picture Distortions Playback Functions During Returning 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 Use Cleaning the Viewfinder Cleaning the LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 onlyCleaning the Movie Camera Body Cleaning the Lens Recording with Special Effects Digital Effects Cancelling the Digital Effect Advanced Operations Solarisation Mode SolariStretch Mode Stretch Press the Menu Button to exit the Menu To select D.ZOOM Effect Cancelling the Digital Zoom Function Select Digital Zoom on the Camera Setup Sub- Menu. pAdvanced Operations Using the Fade Functions FadingPicture disappears Gradually with Selected digital fade Effect Normal Fading In/Out Interval REC Interval RecordingInterval Time Cancelling the Interval Recording Mode Turn the 34 Dial to selectREC Time Press the SET Button to select the desired Recording Time Cancelling the Motion Sensor Function During Stand-by Mode During RecordingMotion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Camera Functions Sensor Press the SET Button to select on OperationsLCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Advanced Any Illumination Recording with Minimised Camera ShakeLux Night View Function Super Image Stabilizer Cancelling the 0 Lux Night View Function Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function Balance Adjustment Recording with Manual White Balance AdjustmentPress the PROG. AE Button repeatedly until Auto Indication appears Following cases, you cannot change White Balance Following Cases, the 1 Indication Flashes Focusing on the Subject Manually Recording YourselfRecording with the LCD Monitor Facing Manual Focus Turn 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 Insert Editing Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette Audio DubbingCAMERA/OFF/VCR Ohter Functions Reset the Tape Counter to zero Set Display on Display Setup Sub-Menu to MemoryCancelling the Insert Editing Function Cancelling the Audio Dubbing Function Using 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 Titles Inserted in the Picture Deleting the Pre-programmed Title IndicationRecording with Pre-programmed Title Inserted in the Picture Deleting the Title Press the SET Button repeatedly to select the desired title Turn the 34 Dial to select Colour Using Various Functions During Playback Cancelling the Playback Digital Effect To exitMenu Suspending the Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Playback Digital Fade There are various Playback Digital Fade Modes Set 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 Button Using the Tape Counter Indication Using the Memory Stop FunctionChecking the Elapsed Tape Time VCR Functions Reset VCR Mode BSetting Counter to zero Dubbing Copying onto an VHS CassetteVCR BLC TBC Optional Accessories Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning Information, etc Optimum Use of the Battery Condensation Glossary Precautions for StorageOther Useful Information Auto Focus Adjustment FocusHuman Eyes Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dust White Balance Adjustment Colour TemperatureWhite Balance Adjustment Auto White Balance Adjustment Demonstration 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 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 out Index Page Page VQT9485 LYT0919-001A