Index

A		F

AC Adaptor (p. 6)	Fade (p. 36)
AC Mains Lead (p. 6)	FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 26)
Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 44)
Audio Dubbing (p. 50)

B		G/H

Backlight (p. 22)	Grip Belt (p. 5, 9)
Battery Eject Lever (p. 7)
Black & White Mode (p. 32)

C		I

[CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch (p. 6, 8, 26, 50, 52)	Interval Reccording (p. 38)
Camera Search (p. 22)	Insert Editing (p. 50)
Charge Lamp (p. 6)
Colour Temperature (p. 69)
Condensation (p. 66)
Cue Playback (p. 28)

Date/Time/Title Indication (p. 24)

Date/Time Setting (p. 16)

Digital Effects (p. 32)

Digital Fade (p. 58)

Digital Zoom (p. 34)

Dubbing (p. 62)

Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 9)

LCD Monitor (p. 8, 17, 71)

Lens Cap (p. 9, 31, 44)

Low Light Mode (p. 48)

Macro Close-up Function (p. 25)

Manual Focus (p. 46)

Memory Stop Function (p. 60)

Menu Screen (p. 10)

Microphone (p. 4)

Mirror Mode (p. 47)

Mosaic Mode (p. 32)

Motion Sensor (p. 40)

Multi-Function Dial (p. 4, 10, 28, 47)

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Panasonic NV RZ 15 B operating instructions Index

Contents

NV-RZ15B LCD Monitor Remote Controller Information for Your Safety Advanced Precautions, Technical Information, etc Check List for the Standard AccessoriesPreparations Basic Operations AC Mains Lead Cassette 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 Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera Using the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderCould damage internal parts of the unit Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor Preparations Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector LeverClosing the LCD Monitor Attaching the Lens Cap Press the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to Using the Menu ScreenButton Select the desired Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu Camera Mode Main-MenuExiting the Menu Turn the 34 Dial to select the item to be set Fade Setup Sub-Menu Camera Mode Menu 1`8 Camera Setup Sub-MenuTitle Setup Sub-Menu Menu Functions LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-Menu DATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu Display Setup Sub-Menu DATE/TIME Setup Sub-Menu VCR Mode Menu 1`7 Digital Effect Sub-Menu LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu 6 p LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu Setting 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 Colour Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, itPreventing Accidental Erasure Recordings Facing outward Press the Menu Button Selecting the Correct Tape LengthClose the Cassette Compartment by pressing the Lock Button Confirming the Remaining Tape Time Pressing the button Appears Recording FilmingCamera while Auto Indication Record To finish recording Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch to OFF Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause Checking If the Picture Is RecordedRecording Backlit Scenes Recording Check Basic Operations Returning to Normal Recording Release the pressed Search ButtonPress the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording Recording with the Time and/or Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording AngleZooming In/Out Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication Date Time Date/Time/Title Indication Fast-Forwarding Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie CameraPlayback Adjusting the Sound Volume NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Cancelling the TBC FunctionTBC Time Base Corrector Function Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not Work Manual Tracking Adjustment Using the Cue, Review and StillEliminating Picture Distortions Playback Functions During Returning 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 Use Cleaning the LCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the Movie Camera Body Cleaning the Lens Digital Effects Recording with Special Effects Advanced Operations Solarisation Mode Solari Cancelling the Digital EffectStretch Mode Stretch Press the Menu Button to exit the Menu Effect To select D.ZOOM Advanced Operations Select Digital Zoom on the Camera Setup Sub- Menu. pCancelling the Digital Zoom Function Fading Using the Fade FunctionsPicture disappears Gradually with Selected digital fade Effect Normal Fading In/Out Interval Time Interval RecordingInterval REC Turn the 34 Dial to select Cancelling the Interval Recording ModeREC Time Press the SET Button to select the desired Recording Time Sensor Function During Stand-by Mode During Recording Cancelling the MotionMotion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Camera Functions Sensor Operations Press the SET Button to select onLCD Monitor NV-VZ14/VZ15 only Advanced Recording with Minimised Camera Shake Any IlluminationLux Night View Function Super Image Stabilizer Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function Cancelling the 0 Lux Night View Function Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment Balance AdjustmentPress the PROG. AE Button repeatedly until Auto Indication appears Following Cases, the 1 Indication Flashes Following cases, you cannot change White Balance Recording Yourself Focusing on the Subject ManuallyRecording with the LCD Monitor Facing Manual Focus Stopping 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 Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette Audio Dubbing Insert EditingCAMERA/OFF/VCR Ohter Functions Set Display on Display Setup Sub-Menu to Memory Reset the Tape Counter to zeroCancelling the Insert Editing Function Cancelling the Audio Dubbing Function Inserting 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 Deleting the Pre-programmed Title Indication Titles Inserted in the PictureRecording with Pre-programmed Title Inserted in the Picture Deleting the Title Turn the 34 Dial to select Colour Press the SET Button repeatedly to select the desired title During Playback Using Various Functions To exit Cancelling the Playback Digital EffectMenu Suspending the Playback Digital Effect Temporarily There are various Playback Digital Fade Modes Playback Digital Fade Release 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 Button Using the Memory Stop Function Using the Tape Counter IndicationChecking the Elapsed Tape Time VCR Functions VCR Mode B ResetSetting Counter to zero VCR Copying onto an VHS CassetteDubbing BLC TBC Optional Accessories Information, etc Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning Condensation Optimum Use of the Battery Other Useful Information Precautions for StorageGlossary Focus Auto Focus AdjustmentHuman Eyes Recording subjects behind glass covered with dirt or dust Colour Temperature White Balance AdjustmentWhite Balance Adjustment Auto White Balance Adjustment Demonstration 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 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 out Index Page Page VQT9485 LYT0919-001A