Model No. NV-EX21EG Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamiento Before use, please read these instructions completely. Antes de utilizar este aparato, lea completamente estas instrucciones. Digital Video Camera VQT9432...
Before Use 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 a well-ventilated place;...
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 Contents ... 3 Standard Accessories ... 4 Optional Accessories... 4 Getting Started ... 5 Viewing What Has Been Recorded ... 5 Controls and Components... 6 Remote Controller ... 8 Power Supply ... 10 Charging Time and Available Recording Time...
K2GJ2DZ00012 VSK0592 K2CR2DA00004 CGA-D07SE VSK0605 CR2025 N2QAEC000003 VFC3734 VYP8344 K2KC4CB00002 VFA0353 VFA0363 VFF0120 Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l 10) 2) Battery Pack (l 10) 3) Battery Adaptor Unit (l 33) 4) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 8, 9) 5) Lens Cap (l 11)
POWER CHARGE QUICK 100% OPEN/EJECT MODE OFF ON CAMERA CARD P. B 5, 6 MODE OFF ON CAMERA CARD P. B Getting Started Charge the Battery. ≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. ≥Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.) ≥After the [POWER] Lamp has lighted up, the [CHARGE] Lamp flashes.
START/ PHOTO DATE/ STOP SHOT TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET...
15˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.
POWER CHARGE QUICK 100% OFF ON CAMERA CARD P. B NV-EX21 1 h. CGA-D07SE* 1 h 05 min. (55 min.) 35 min. (30 min.) 1 h 50 min. CGR-D08S 1 h 15 min. (1 h 05 min.) CGR-D120 40 min. (35 min.) 2 h.
OPEN/EJECT R E C SAVE Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Pass the loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the Lens Cap Installation Hole on the Movie Camera. Pass the opposite side of the Lens cord’s hoop.
OFF ON CAMERA CARD P. B 1, 2, 3 12:30:45 12:30:45 12:30:45 12:30:45 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 180x Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select modes. ª How to Turn on the Power MODE Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre Button...
2, 3, 4, 5 CAMERA W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG CARD P. B PUSH W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH PICTURE 1200 1200 No.25 IMGA0012.JPG Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus. Press the [MENU] Button.
Ω º List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 21) 2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 19) 3) Image Stabilizer [SIS] (l 20) 4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20) 5) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 21)
1, 2 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH 1, 3 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication is lit, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion. Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket.
PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE AUTO MNL FOCUS RESET CARD MODE OFF ON MODE CAMERA CARD P. B ACCESS PAUSE PAUSE RECORD ° CAMERA Mode Recording When recording with the Mode Selector Switch Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.
PHOTO SHOT TAPE CARD PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO 10tW Photoshot This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH 20tW D.ZOOM W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 20k or even to 100k.
CINEMA W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH ª W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH AUTO MNL FOCUS Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>...
2, 3 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ AUTO MNL FOCUS 1AWB W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH AUTO MNL FOCUS 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K Recording in Natural Colours (White Balance) Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours.
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. 2, 3 ≥The [MNL] Indication W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication MF/VOL/JOG PUSH appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. AUTO MNL FOCUS Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50–1/8000 s (or...
[EFFECT 1] 1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 3) WIPE 4) MIX 5) STROBE 6) GAINUP 7) TRACER 9) MIRROR 8) MOSAIC [EFFECT 2] 10) NEGA 11) SEPIA 12) B/W 13) SOLARI W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH 2, 3, 4 WIPE WIPE WIPE Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene.
ª Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. MF/VOL/JOG Manual Multi-Picture Mode PUSH 1, 2 You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]... PHOTO SHOT Deleting all the captured Multi pictures...
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH MODE OFF ON CAMERA CARD P. B W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Selector Switch the Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.
START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET...
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL INDEX Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB To Change the Zoom Magnification P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image...
1, 2 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ª...
[S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] S-VIDEO IN/OUT START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ 2, 4, 5 3, 6 [S-VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO OUT] [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1, 3, 6 1, 2, 4, 5 S-VIDEO IN/OUT Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be...
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV 3, 5 INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL START/ DATE/ PHOTO...
CAMERA RELEASE 2, 3 CAMERA RELEASE OPEN CARD Mode DV Camera Style and SD Camera Style This is a Digital Video Camera which can be used in two ways depending on the situation. One is the DV Camera Style which combines the Camera Unit Video Unit , and the other is the SD Camera Style Camera Unit...
ACCESS CARD EJECT PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE RESET OFF ON CAMERA CARD P. B TAPE ACCESS CARD W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH Using a Card A Card can be used to record files or play ≥Use genuine card only. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.
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PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE RESET CARD MODE OFF ON MODE CAMERA CARD P. B TAPE ACCESS CARD 0h00m16 R: 0h20m 0h00m16 R0h20m 0h00m16 R: 0h20m W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH ª Recording a Moving Picture (MPEG4) It is possible to record approximately 6 minutes moving pictures on supplied 8MB SD Memory Card.
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PHOTO SHOT PUSH £ ß æ F 7 640 ª Automatically Copying Still Pictures That Have Already Been Recorded on a Tape The images with the Photo Index signals are automatically recorded to the Card. Set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene immediately before you want to start copying images.
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ , 1 , MF/VOL/JOG PUSH PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE RESET CARD MODE OFF ON MODE CAMERA CARD P. B TAPE ACCESS CARD PICTURE IMGA0012.JPG MPEG4 MOL012.ASF 0h00m49s VOICE PICTURE 1200 1200 No.25 IMGA0012.JPG No.3 Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode.
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ 3, , MF/VOL/JOG PUSH PHOTO SHOT TAPE CARD PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE RESET CARD MODE MODE OFF ON CAMERA CARD P. B ACCESS Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape Card Images can be recorded on the Tape one at a time or all automatically. After setting to Card Playback Mode, please carry out the following steps.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH 1, 6, 1200 1200 M.SLIDE SLIDE SLIDE Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. You can set up a Slide Show or change the content. To Select Pictures to Play Back in Your Slide Show After set the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Switch to set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>...
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ 2, 4, 5, 6 MF/VOL/JOG W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ 3, 4 MF/VOL/JOG PUSH 2, 4 TITLE PRE00002.TTL Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card. Camera Mode: Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. VCR Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode.
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ 1, 2, 3 MF/VOL/JOG PUSH 1, 2, 4 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH PHOTO SHOT Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental erasure). (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Card is formatted.) Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>...
W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG PUSH W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS 2, 3, 4 MF/VOL/JOG PUSH PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie Camera, formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >>...
Using the USB Connection Kit Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures card into your personal computer. 1 1 1 1 Install the supplied USB driver. 2 2 2 2 Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode. 3 3 3 3 Set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode.
Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however, this is not a malfunction.) R0:45: Remaining Tape Time...
ª To Change the Counter Display Mode By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication [TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). By repeatedly pressing the [COUNTER] Button on the Remote Controller, you can change the Counter Display Mode.
Notes and Hints ª Concerning the Power Supply ≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.
ª Programme AE ≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (l 23) or iris (l 23). ≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub- Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [GAINUP], it is not possible to change the programme AE setting.
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ª Digital Effect Functions (Camera Mode) It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected. ≥You need to adjust the Focus manually. ≥The shutter speed, White Balance and Iris cannot be operated. ≥The Sports Mode [5] and the Portrait Mode [7] are cancelled.
ª Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) ≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly. ≥Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output through the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal. ≥If there is input from the DV Terminal, a multi screen cannot be created. ≥When signals are input from the S-Video Input/Output Socket or Audio-Video Input/Output Socket, a multi screen cannot be re-displayed.
ª Card PhotoShot ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥The Shutter Effect cannot be used. ≥The Progressive Function is set to [ON]. ≥The shutter speed becomes 1/50-1/500. (or 1/25-1/500: for Mega Pixel Recording) ≥When viewed on a TV or liquid crystal monitor, image quality deteriorates slightly.
ª Adding a Title ≥When the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector Switch is set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], title in is not possible. ≥When a title is displayed in playback mode, the title is not output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.
Cautions for Use ª After Use Take out the Cassette. (l 11) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. Remove the Card. Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap.
ª Condensation If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute. Follow the steps below: Take out the Cassette.
ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended Temperature:15 to 25oC, Recommended Humidity:40 to 60%) Movie Camera ≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera.
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3-2: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (l 53) Battery Battery runs down quickly. 1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (l 10) 1-2: Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter.
Explanation of Terms ª Digital Video System In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration. In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.
Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.6 W (When using Viewfinder) 5.5 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.;...