Panasonic NV RZ 15 B User Manual

Model No.

NV-VZ14B

VHS-C Movie Camera

NV-VZ15B NV-RZ15B

LCD Monitor

Operating Instructions

NV-VZ14B NV-VZ15B NV-RZ15B

Remote Controller

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT9485

LYT0919-001A

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Information for Your Safety

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie

Camera.

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adaptor.

≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in

well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product

damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

∫ IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol

Ó.

∫ Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

∫ How to replace

the Fuse

1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Connector Cover

Fuse Cover

Fuse

Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-VZ14,

NV-VZ15, and NV-RZ15.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions

show model NV-VZ15, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are not

available.

≥All company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Use only the recomended accessories.

∫ WARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Preparations

Advanced Operations

Check List for the Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The 2 Types of Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the LCD Monitor (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Operations

Recording (Filming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Checking If the Picture Is Recorded

(Recording Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause

(Camera Search). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording Backlit Scenes

(Backlight Compensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Enlarging Your Subject or Widening

the Recording Angle (Zooming In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording with the Time and/or Date Superimposed

in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes

on the Movie Camera (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Eliminating Picture Distortions

(Manual Tracking Adjustment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback Functions

During Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Play Back on a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) . . . . . . . 32

Using the Digital Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Fade Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Interval Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination

(0 Lux Night View Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording with Minimised Camera Shake

(Super Image Stabilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording with Automatic White Balance

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment . . . . 44

Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor

Facing Forward) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Focusing on the Subject Manually (Manual Focus) . . . . 46

Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) . . . . . 48

Insert Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette

(Audio Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Remote Controller (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in

the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using Various Functions during Playback . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playback Digital Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the Tape Counter Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying onto an VHS Cassette (Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . 62

Precautions, Technical Information, etc.

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Before Requesting Service (Problems&Solutions) . . . . 75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

PreparationsBasic Operations

Check List for the Standard Accessories

. . . . . . AC Adaptor

. . . . . . AC Mains Lead

. . . . . . Battery Pack

≥Standard Accessories are subject to change

without notice.

≥For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the

list of optional accessories on p. 64

≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with ease and confidence either by

telephoning our Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler!

. . . . . . AV Cable

Advanced Operations

. . . . . . Shoulder Strap

. . . . . . Remote Controller

(NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)

. . . . . . Batteries for

Remote Controller (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)

Information, etc.

. . . . . . Lens Cap

Precautions, Technical

Index

Controls and Functions

1110 12 13 149

4, 5 ,6

INFO-

WINDOW

CAMERA

V C R

CHARGE

2321 22 26

s SEARCH SEARCH r

BLC

;W.B

∫1

TBC

For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.

1 Camera Mode Lamp [CAMERA] (p. 20)

2 VCR Mode/Charging Lamp

[VCR/CHARGE] (p. 6, 26)

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)

8 Microphone

9 Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 46)

Item Set Button [SET] (p. 10) Tracking Button (p. 28)

10 Multi-Function Dial [34/MF/TRACKING]

(p. 10, 28, 47)

11 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 10)

12 Auto Exposure Selector Button

[PROG. AE] (p. 20, 44, 46, 48)

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

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

15 Eyecup

16 Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] (p. 22)

Rewind/Review Button [6] (p. 26, 28) Recording Check Button [S] (p. 22)

17 Stop Button [∫] (p. 27) 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)

33 34

Preparations

27 Audio Output Socket [A] (p. 30, 62)

28 Video Output Socket [V] (p. 30, 62)

29 DC Input Socket [DC IN] (p. 6)

30 Recording Start/Stop Buttons (p. 21)

Use either of these buttons depending on the recording angle.

31 Grip Belt (p. 9)

You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

Open the Grip Belt Cover and adjust the length of the Grip Belt.

32 Speaker (p. 27) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

33 Cassette Eject Button [

34 Date/Time/Title Button [DATE/TITLE]

(p. 24, 54, 56)

35 Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 24, 35)

Volume Adjustment Lever [sVOLr] (p. 27) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

36 Off/On Mode Selector Switch

[CAMERA/OFF/VCR] (p. 8, 20, 26, 30)

< EJECT] (p. 18)

37 Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 9)

38 Shoulder Strap Holders

Before you go recording outside, we recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap to prevent the Movie Camera from dropping accidentally.

Pull one end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back, pull it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster. Pull it out more than 2 cm Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

39 Tripod Receptacle

2 from the

Title Procedure

The 2 Types of Power Supply

1) AC Adaptor 1 (supplied) to supply power from an AC

mains socket

2) Battery (supplied)

Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket

Supplying Power with the Battery

Charge the Battery before using it.

Charging Lamp [CHARGE]

Flashing: During charging Flashing with [CAMERA] Lamp: When error occurs Lit: VCR Mode Off: The Battery is fully charged.

[CHARGE] Lamp

INFO-

V C R

CAMERA

CHARGE

WINDOW

Connect the AC Mains Lead to an AC mains socket.

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [OFF].

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Connect the AC Adaptor to the [DC IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.

Insert the Battery with its top (so that the arrow points upward) into the top Battery Holder and press the bottom of it toward the Movie Camera until it locks with a click.

≥The [CHARGE] Lamp flashes and charging starts. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not flash even though the

Battery is attached, remove the Battery and then re-attach it.

∫ Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording

CGR-V14 (supplied)

CGR-V14S

CGR-V26S

CGR-V53S

NV-VZ14/VZ15

1 h 40 min.

2 h 55 min. (2 h 5 min.)

3 h 10 min.

5 h 25 min. (4 h 5 min.)

6 h 20 min.

10 h 50 min. (8 h.)

NV-RZ15

1 h 40 min.

2 h 55 min.

3 h 10 min.

5 h 25 min.

6 h 20 min.

10 h 50 min.

A Charging Time for a

Full Charge

B Maximum Continuous

Recording Time

(The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the recording time when using the LCD Monitor.) The times listed above for your information indicate the duration of recording performed at an ambient temperature of 25°C and 60% relative humidity. The charging time may be longer when you charge the Battery at higher or lower temperature.

≥During recording or charging, the Battery becomes warm. However, this is normal. ≥To ensure precise indication of the remaining battery power, always use a fully charged Battery when

attaching a Battery.

≥If you do not use the Battery for a long time, please read “Precautions for Storage” (p. 67).

Remarks, etc.

≥Always set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to

[OFF] before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead.

≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long time,

it becomes warm. However, this is normal.

≥Do not use the AC Adaptor for any purposes

other than supplying the unit with power or charging the Battery.

≥When not using the AC Adaptor, unplug its AC

Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. To unplug, pull it by the plug, not by the lead.

≥This AC Adaptor works on any mains supply

voltage between 110 and 240 V, and any frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. For use in other countries, an adaptor plug may be necessary.

≥Before connecting the AC Adaptor to the Movie

Camera, be sure to set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF].

Connect the AC Adaptor to the [DC IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and to an AC mains socket.

Plug into AC mains socket.

Plug into AC Adaptor.

≥Be sure to insert the mains plug completely into the

correct socket.

≥If you have any problems with charging the Battery,

refer to page 67.

≥Charge the Battery at a room temperature between

10°C and 30°C.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed

fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown below.

Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera

Hold the Battery firmly to prevent it from dropping and pull it off while sliding the [2BATTERY EJECT] Lever

2 in the direction of the arrow.

≥Be careful not to drop the Battery by accident. ≥Before removing the Battery, set the [CAMERA/OFF/

VCR] Switch to [OFF].

≥Never remove the Battery during recording or

playback, because the tape would remain in contact with the video heads and this can cause damage to the heads and tape.

[2BATTERY EJECT] Lever

Preparations

AC Mains Lead

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Eyepiece Corrector Lever

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Title Procedure

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and easy to read. Before adjusting the Viewfinder, make sure that the LCD Monitor is completely closed.

(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

Never aim the Movie Camera with its Viewfinder or Lens directly at the sun; this could damage internal parts of the unit.

VCR

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].

Turn the switch while pressing the button

CAMERA

OFF

If necessary, adjust the angle of the Viewfinder by tilting it upward.

Using the LCD Monitor

(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

It is also possible to record while viewing the picture on the opened LCD Monitor.

Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD Monitor

Opening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder. Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on again. However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turns on the Viewfinder again. (p. 47)

≥Due to limitations in production technology, there

may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD, however, these are not recorded on the tape.

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].

Turn the switch while pressing the button

Slide the [3 OPEN] Lever and turn out the LCD Monitor approximately 90° in the direction of the arrow.

The Viewfinder turns off.

OPEN

Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever.

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Attaching the Lens Cap

Attach the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord to the Grip Belt.

You can attach the removed Lens Cap onto the Grip Belt.

You can attach the Lens Cap to the Lens Cap Holder on the Grip Belt.

≥Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap. ≥When not actually recording, always attach the Lens

Cap to the Lens to protect it.

Remarks, etc.

≥Do not hold the Movie Camera by

the Viewfinder or apply any pressure on it.

≥If sunlight or other strong light

enters the Viewfinder, sparkling noise will occur on the Viewfinder screen. If you block off the light, this phenomenon disappears after a few minutes and does not affect the recorded picture.

Preparations

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Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor

The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180x and downward a maximum of 90x from its normal vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyond this range could seriously damage the Movie Camera.

180˚

90˚

≥If a subject with strong contrast or

a menu is displayed in the Viewfinder, a ghost image may remain temporarily. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

≥The picture seen on the LCD Monitor looks slightly

stretched vertically, however, the actually recorded picture remains unaffected by this.

≥Return the LCD Monitor to its vertical position before

closing it. Also, make sure that the Cassette Compartment is securely closed before closing the LCD Monitor.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor close until the [3OPEN] Lever locks with a click.

INFO-

V C R

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

CAMERA

CHARGE

WINDOW

Title Procedure

Using the Menu Screen

This Movie Camera displays the settings of various functions in Menus to make it easy to select the desired functions and settings.

Press the [MENU] Button.

When you press this button while the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit in red, the Camera Mode Main-Menu When you press this button while the [VCR] Lamp is lit in green, the VCR Mode Main-Menu

1 appears.

Turn the [34] Dial to select the desired Sub-Menu.

Turning the [34] Dial changes the highlighted item.

2 appears.

MF/ TRACKING

Press the [SET] Button to set the selected item to the desired mode.

Every press moves the cursor [1] to the next mode.

FOCUS / SET

1 Camera Mode Main-Menu

2 VCR Mode Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

FADE SETUP

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Press the [SET] Button to display the selected SubMenu.

FOCUS / SET

Turn the [34] Dial to select the item to be set.

MF/ TRACKING

VCR FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

FADE SETUP

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Remarks, etc.

Note About the Settings Made on the Menu

The settings you selected on the Menu are maintained when you turn the Movie Camera off. However, if you disconnect the power supply unit (Battery or AC Adaptor) from the Movie Camera before turning it off, the selected settings may not be maintained.

≥The method for making settings on the [DATE/TIME

SETUP] Sub-Menu (p.16) and [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu (p. 17) (NV-VZ14/VZ15) or [EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu (NV-RZ15) differs slightly from that of other Sub-Menus.

≥You can display the menu during playback, but not

during recording. Also, it is possible to start playback while the menu is displayed, but if you start recording, the displayed menu disappears.

≥Do not turn off the power while performing a menu

operation.

≥Turn the [34] Dial slowly. If you turn it fastly,

selecting the item may stop halfway.

Preparations

Exiting the Menu

Press the [MENU] Button again.

Menu Functions

Camera Mode Menu 1`8

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

MOTION SENSOR OFF ON DIGITAL ZOOM

SHUTTER EFFECT OFF ON

RETURN

DIGITAL FADE OFF ON

FADE IN SLIDE DOOR CORNER WINDOW SHUTTER

FADE OUT SLIDE FADE COLOUR BLACK

RETURN ---- YES

CAMERA SETUP

45X 100X 700X

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

[FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu

FADE SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

The illustrations of the menus are for explanation purposes only and the actual menus may be somewhat different.

Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

1. CAMERA SETUP

2. DIGITAL EFFECT

3. FADE SETUP

4. TITLE SETUP

5. DATE/TIME SETUP

6. DISPLAY SETUP

7. LCD/EVF SETUP (NV-VZ14/VZ15) EVF SETUP (NV-RZ15)

8. OTHER FUNCTIONS

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu

1 Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording

[MOTION SENSOR] (p. 40)

2 Digital Zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 34)

3 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes

back to the Main-Menu.

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 2

4 Digital Effects [DIGITAL EFFECT] (p. 32)

DIGITAL EFFECT

OFF D.ZOOM B/W SEPIA MOSAIC NEGA SOLARI STRETCH RED FILTER BLUE FILTER

RETURN ---- YES

;

DATE/TITLE DATE TIME+SECONDS

TITLE BODA LANGUAGE

FOR TITLE SPANISH

SIZE LARGE COLOUR MAGENTA

RETURN ---- YES

[FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu 3 (p. 36)

DIGITAL EFFECT

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

TITLE SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

6 Digital Fade Off/On [DIGITAL FADE] (p. 37)

7 Fade in [FADE IN] (p. 36)

8 Fade out [FADE OUT] (p. 36)

9 Colour of the Digital Fade [FADE COLOUR]

(p. 36)

: Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu

; Date/Time/Title Indication [DATE/TITLE]

(p. 24)

< Title [TITLE] (p. 54)

= Language of the Title

[LANGUAGE FOR TITLE] (p. 54)

> Size of the Title [SIZE] (p. 54)

? Colour of the Date/Time/Title Indication

[COLOUR] (p. 55)

@ Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

5 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

DATE/TIME SETUP

YEAR 2002 MONTH 2 DATE 28 HOUR 15 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu

LCD/EVF SETUP

LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+]

LCD COLOUR [-]|||||------[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 (p. 16)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 6

A Tape Length [TAPE2] (p. 19)

B Counter Display Mode [DISPLAY] (p. 61)

C Counter Reset [COUNTER RESET] (p. 60)

D Self-Recording [SELF SHOOT] (p. 47)

(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)

E Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

TAPE 30 45 60

DISPLAY ALL MEMORY PARTIAL OFF COUNTER RESET ---- YES

SELF SHOOT NORMAL

MIRROR

RETURN ---- YES

REC SPEED SP LP

INTERVAL REC OFF ON

REC TIME 1/4S 1/2S

1S 5S

INTERVAL TIME 15S 30S

1MIN 5MIN

DEMO MODE OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu

(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15.)

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

7 (p. 17)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 8

F Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED]

≥You can select the desired recording speed

(SP Mode or LP Mode) by selecting the corresponding setting for [REC SPEED] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu. ([SP] means Standard Play. Recording is possible for the time indicated on the cassette. [LP] means Long Play. Recording is possible for approximately double the time indicated on the cassette. )

Preparations

G Interval Recording [INTERVAL REC] (p. 38)

H Recording Time of Interval Recording

[REC TIME] (p. 39)

I Interval Time of Interval Recording

[INTERVAL TIME] (p. 38)

J Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] (p. 70)

K Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

Menu Functions (Cont.)

VCR Mode Menu 1`7

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu

EFFECT OFF ON DIGITAL EFFECT

OFF B/W SEPIA MOSAIC NEGA SOLARI STRETCH RED FILTER BLUE FILTER

RETURN ---- YES

DIGITAL EFFECT

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu [DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TITLE DATE TIME+SECONDS TITLE BODA LANGUAGE FOR TITLE SPANISH SIZE LARGE COLOUR MAGENTA

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

1. DIGITAL EFFECT

2. FADE SETUP

3. TITLE SETUP

4. DATE/TIME SETUP

5. DISPLAY SETUP

6. LCD/EVF SETUP (NV-VZ14/VZ15) EVF SETUP (NV-RZ15)

7. OTHER FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL FADE OFF ON FADE IN SLIDE FADE OUT SLIDE FADE COLOUR BLACK WHITE YELLOW RED MAGENTA BLUE CYAN GREEN

RETURN ---- YES

FADE SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DATE/TIME SETUP

YEAR 2002 MONTH 2 DATE 28 HOUR 15 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 1 (p. 56)

1 Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (p. 56)

≥All other items on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]

Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu

All items on the [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

2 (p. 58)

[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu

3 (p. 24, 54)

All items on the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu

4 (p. 16)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu

TAPE 30 45 60

DISPLAY ALL MEMORY OFF COUNTER RESET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

AUDIO DUBBING ---- ON INSERT ---- ON

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

OTHER FUNCTIONS

RETURN ---- YES

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 (p. 19, 60)

All items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

LCD/EVF SETUP

LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+]

LCD COLOUR [-]|||||------[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

Preparations

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu

6 (p. 17)

(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15.)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 7

2 Audio Dubbing [AUDIO DUBBING] (p. 50)

3 Insert Editing [INSERT] (p. 50)

4 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

Setting the Date and Time

If you select the [DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the menu shown below appears.

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

FADE SETUP

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DATE/TIME SETUP

YEAR 2002

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

MONTH 10 DATE 15 HOUR 14

MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

Set the correct date and time before recording.

For example: To set the clock to 15th October

2002, 14:30.

1 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [2002].

≥The years change in the following order:

...1980...1981...2000...2079...1980...

2 Press the [SET] Button to select

[MONTH].

3 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [10]. 4 Press the [SET] Button to select [DATE]. 5 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [15].

6 Press the [SET] Button to select [HOUR]. 7 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [14]. 8 Press the [SET] Button to select [MIN.]. 9 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [30].

10 Press the [MENU] Button to finish the

date and time setting.

≥The operation of the clock starts from [00]

seconds.

≥Pressing the button one more time makes

the menu disappear.

≥As the Movie Camera’s built-in clock is subject to

slight imprecision, be sure to check the indicated time before recording.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15.)

If you select the [LCD/EVF SETUP] or [EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the following items are displayed.

LCD/EVF SETUP

LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+]

LCD COLOUR [-]|||||------[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Preparations

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter the screen is.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR]

To adjust the colour saturation of the LCD screen. The more vertical bars are shown, the stronger the colours are.

Viewfinder Brightness [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

To adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder. The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter the screen is.

1 Press the [SET] Button to select the item

that you want to adjust.

2 Turn the [34] Dial to increase or

decrease the vertical bars of the Bar Indication.

The Bar Indication is divided into 11 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the stronger the brightness or colour saturation is.

Exiting the Menu

Press the [MENU] Button twice.

≥These adjustments have no influence on the

actual picture recorded.

OPEN

Title Procedure

Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette

If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it is possible to insert or eject the cassette without turning on the Movie Camera.

Connect the AC Adaptor or attach a charged Battery.

(p. 6)

EJECT

Turn the cog wheel to tighten the tape.

Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings

≥Recording on a previously recorded cassette erases the

existing scenes and sound.

≥To protect important recordings against accidental

erasure, use a screwdriver to break out the tab 2 on the cassette (some cassettes have sliding-type tabs).

≥To be able to record again on a protected cassette, firmly

cover the hole where the tab was with two layers of adhesive tape 3.

Press the [< EJECT] Button.

EJECT

Cog Wheel

Insert the cassette with the cassette window 1 facing outward and push it all the way in.

∫ Selecting the Correct Tape Length

To ensure that the Remaining Tape Time Indication displayed during recording and playback is correct, you need to set the tape length that matches that of the inserted cassette.

Camera Mode

DISPLAY SETUP

TAPE 30 45 60

DISPLAY ALL

COUNTER RESET ----

SELF SHOOT NORMAL

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The Main-Menu appears.

2 Turn the [34] Dial to select [DISPLAY

SETUP] and then press the [SET] Button.

3 Turn the [34] Dial to select [TAPE2]. 4 Press the [SET] Button to select the correct

tape length.

≥The selected tape length is marked with the [1] Mark. ≥The Tape Length Indications change in the following

order:

Preparations

VCR Mode

DISPLAY SETUP

TAPE 30 45 60

DISPLAY ALL

COUNTER RESET ----

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) Slide the [3OPEN] Lever to the left and simultaneously open the LCD Monitor in the direction of the arrow approximately 90x.

Be sure to keep the LCD Monitor in its vertical position, so that the Cassette Compartment Cover, when it opens, does not hit the LCD Monitor.

OPEN

Close the Cassette Compartment by pressing the [LOCK] Button.

[30] [45] [60]

[230] [245] [260]

5 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the menu.

Remarks, etc.

≥If a cassette with broken out erasure prevention tab is

inserted, the [ Y ] Indication flashes.

≥You will hear noise of tightening the tape when you insert the

cassette, and noise of rewinding the tape when you close the cassette compartment. However, this is not a malfunction.

Confirming the Remaining Tape Time

During recording and playback, the Remaining Tape Time Indication 4 is automatically displayed, so you always know how much time you have left on the cassette. However, to ensure correct display of the remaining tape time, the tape length of the cassette being used must be set correctly on the Movie Camera.

≥If you start recording or playback, the [R] Indication flashes for

a few seconds, while the Movie Camera calculates the remaining tape time.

≥When recording or playback starts, the Tape Length Indication

disappears, and in its place the [R] Indication 4 flashes while the remaining tape time is being calculated. A few seconds later, the Remaining Tape Time Indication appears. ([R] means Remaining.)

≥When the remaining tape time is less than 2 minutes, the [R]

Indication and the Remaining Tape Time Indication start to flash.

≥This function is only meant as a guide. The Remaining Tape

Time Indication is subject to imprecision due to either user error (such as incorrectly selected tape length) or stretching of the tape.

≥When you use a cassette bearing the [P] mark or other special

types of cassettes, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may not be very precise.

R 0:30

LOCK

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

OFF

VCR

Title Procedure

Recording (Filming)

When the [AUTO] Indication appears, you can simply turn on the Movie Camera and press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording, and the focus and white balance are adjusted automatically.

≥If the [AUTO] Indication does not appear in the

Viewfinder or on the LCD Monitor, press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears.

≥Depending on the light source and recording

situation, correct automatic focusing and white balance adjustment may not be possible. In such cases, adjust them manually. Focus: p. 46 White Balance: p. 44

CHARGE

V C R

WINDOW

CAMERA

INFO-

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] while pressing the button

The [CAMERA] Lamp lights.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication

appears.

The initial setting is [AUTO].

PROG. AE

[PROG. AE] Button

CAMERA

CHARGE

WINDOW

INFO-

V C R

To pause recording: Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.

The [PAUSE] Indication appears.

PAUSE

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts and the [%] Indication and the [REC] Indication appear. ([REC] means Recording.)

RECORD

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

REC

To finish recording: Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF].

Remarks, etc.

≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording

Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. To resume recording from this condition, set the [CAMERA/ OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] and then to [CAMERA] again.

≥During recording, the Programme AE Function

(p. 48) is locked. Therefore, even if you accidentally press the [PROG. AE] Button during Recording, the Programme AE Mode does not change.

≥Due to limitations in production technology, there

may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD, however, these are not recorded on the tape.

≥When recording in a dimly lit location, the picture

may become noisy and less sharp, so we recommend that you use the IR/Video DC Light (optional), etc. to brighten up the scene.

Basic Operations

VCR

CAMERA

OFF

Title Procedure

Checking If the Picture Is Recorded

(Recording Check)

To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.

s SEARCH SEARCH r

;W.B

∫1

BLC

TBC

Press the Recording Check Button [S] briefly in the Recording Pause Mode.

The [CHK] Indication the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode and is ready for recording the next scene.

([CHK] means Check.)

1 appears. After checking,

Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause

(Camera Search)

You can view recorded scenes when the Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode. The Camera Search Function is convenient to search for a scene from which you want to start recording a new scene with smooth scene-to-scene transition.

Recording Backlit Scenes

(Backlight Compensation)

To prevent the backlit subject from being recorded very dark. (Backlight means that the light falls on the subject from behind, i.e. the subject is between the light source and the Movie Camera.)

s SEARCH

CHK

Keep the Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] or the Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] pressed for more than 1 second.

≥Pressing the [sSEARCH] Button plays back the

picture in reverse direction.

≥Pressing the [SEARCHr] Button plays back the

picture in forward direction.

s SEARCH

SEARCH r

Keep the Backlight Button [BLC] pressed.

The backlight is being compensated as long as you keep the Button pressed, and the subject is recorded more brightly. (The picture brightens up as a whole.)

TBC

BLC

Starting to Record from the Desired Position:

Release the pressed Search Button.

The Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode.

s SEARCH SEARCH r

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

The Movie Camera starts recording a new scene with smooth scene-toscene transition.

VCR

CAMERA

OFF

Remarks, etc.

≥For Recording Check, the Movie Camera must be in

the same mode (SP or LP) as used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted.

≥The noise bars may appear when switching from

Recording Pause to the last recorded scene.

Basic Operations

≥If the Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) of the

previous and the new recording are different, the playback picture may be distorted.

Returning to Normal Recording

Release the Backlight Button [BLC].

TBC

BLC

≥The sky may appear whitish. ≥When recording with the sun striking the subject at

an angle, star-shaped light reflections may be recorded in the picture.

≥When recording a subject in front of a very bright

background, the subject may still appear dark in the picture.

≥In some cases, the subject may look clear, but the

background may be overexposed (almost completely white). However, this is normal and not a malfunction.

VOL

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TITLE

DATE TIME TITLE HOLIDAY LANGUAGE FOR TITLE ENGLISH SIZE NORMAL COLOUR WHITE

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Title Procedure

Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle

(Zooming In/Out)

Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording wide-angle shots adds special effects to your videos.

[W]

Zooming Out

CAMERA

FOCUS / SET

CHARGE

MF/ TRACKING

V C R

INFO-

WINDOW

To record a wider view (Zooming-out): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. To enlarge your subject (Zooming-in): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [T].

The Zoom Magnification Indication appears for a few seconds.

VCR

CAMERA

OFF

zooming

Zooming In

[T]

magnification

Recording with the Time and/or Date Superimposed in the Picture

Confirm that [CAMERA] Lamp is lit.

Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication

During recording or when the Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to make the Date/Time/Title Indication disappear.

DATE/ TITLE

VOL

After displaying the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu... (p. 10):

Turn the [34] Dial to select [DATE/TITLE].

MF/ TRACKING

Press the [SET] Button to select the desired indication.

FOCUS / SET

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