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- Page 1 Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-MX2B Operating Instructions NV-MX8B NV-MX2 NV-MX8 Card DV In AV In Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT9368...
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Page 2: Before Use
Dear Customer, Before Use 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use CARD Mode Information for Your Safety ..........2 Using a Card..............35 Contents ................3 Recording on a Card............35 Standard Accessories ............4 Playing Back a Card ............38 Optional Accessories............4 Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ......40 Getting Started .............. -
Page 4: Standard Accessories
5) AV Cable (l 32, 33) VJA0940 DE-855AA 6) Shoulder Strap (l 11) 7) SD Memory Card (NV-MX8 only) (l 35) 8) Personal Computer Connection Kit (NV-MX2 only) (l 34) 9) USB Connection Kit (NV-MX8 only) (l 34) Optional Accessories 1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B) CGR-A/237A... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Charge the Battery. ≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. ≥Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.) ≥When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fully charged. Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera. Insert the Cassette. ≥Slide the Lever to the right and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. -
Page 6: Controls And Components
Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor (l 12, 54) ......................... ≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is STILL not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. FADE ......................... - Page 7 32) Tape/Card Selector [TAPE/CARD] (NV-MX8 only) ( l 35) 33) Card Mode Selector [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] (NV-MX8 only) ( l 35) 34) Card Slot Cover (NV-MX8 only) ( l 35) 35) Card Slot (NV-MX8 only) ( l 35) 36) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (NV-MX8 only) ( l 35) 37) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (NV-MX8 only) ( l 35) 38) Reset Button [RESET] ( l 46) 39) Cassette Compartment Window ( l 46)
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Page 8: Remote Controller
Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance. START/ Buttons on the Remote Controller PHOTO DATE/ STOP SHOT TIME 1) Date/Time [DATE/TIME] ( l 46) 2) Indication Output Button [OSD] ( l 32) COUNTER RESET... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Controller
≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.......................... WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. -
Page 10: Power Supply
≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers in NV-MX2 NV-MX8 parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In 1 h. -
Page 11: Lens Cap And Grip Belt
Lens Cap and Grip Belt To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. Pass the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the centre of the longer loop and pull tight. -
Page 12: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes CAMERA Turn on the power first and then select modes. CARD.P.B ª How to Turn on the Power Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre button ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª... -
Page 13: Using The Menu Screen
Using the Menu Screen CAMERA To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera CARD.P.B displays various function settings on Menus. Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the MODE [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch is displayed. -
Page 14: List Of Menus
List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are N ½ ¼ 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) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] ( l 20) 4) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] ( l 21) - Page 15 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] ( l 28) 2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (NV-MX8 only) ( l 36) 3) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] ( l 34) 4) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] ( l 29) 5) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] ( l 32) 6) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (NV-MX8 only) ( l 49) 7) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]...
- Page 16 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] NV-MX8 only) [ERASE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu 1) Selecting and Erasing a File [ERASE FILE BY SELECTION] ( l 43) 2) Erasing All Files [ERASE ALL FILES] ( l 43) 3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] ( l 43) [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu 4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] ( l 40) 5) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] ( l 34)
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Page 17: Setting Date And Time
3 months.......................... WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.......................... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. -
Page 18: Camera Mode
TAPE CARD CAMERA Mode CAMERA Recording CARD.P.B When recording with the Mode Selector Switch set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. MODE ( l 22, 23) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. -
Page 19: Photoshot
Photoshot PHOTO This Movie Camera can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 SHOT seconds each on the cassette. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. TAPE CARD (NV-MX8 only) 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. -
Page 20: Digital Zoom Function
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 AUTO PUSH 100k. -
Page 21: Cinema Function
Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. CINEMA ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47. -
Page 22: Recording In Natural Colours
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. ( l 22, 56) In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When power is turned on with the lens cap on, the Auto White Balance adjustment may not work properly. -
Page 23: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] indication appears. Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed indication appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50–1/8000s (1/25-1/500s in Card Mode The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s. -
Page 24: Wind Noise Reduction Function
Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. WIND CUT ≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. ≥It does not work with an external microphone. ≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise. -
Page 25: Digital Effect Functions
Digital Effect Functions [EFFECT 1] This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. 2) P-IN-P 1) MULTI Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) Multi Mode [MULTI] 2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] 3) WIPE 4) MIX 4) Mix Mode [MIX]... - Page 26 ª Picture-in-Picture Mode You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]..Select [P-IN-P] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu and set the position ( 1234 ) where you want to insert a small still PUSH picture.
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Page 27: Vcr Mode
VCR Mode CAMERA CARD.P.B Playing Back MODE The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Push the Operation Lever towards [ 6 ] to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. -
Page 28: Slow Motion Playback
Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. Press the [ 1 ] Button. Press the [ E ] Button or [ D ] Button on the Remote Controller. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT ≥The [~] or [}] Indication appears. -
Page 29: Index Search Functions
Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal AUTO MNL PUSH These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in MENU Photoshot Mode. -
Page 30: Playback Digital Effect Functions
Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used START/ during recording, are obtained. DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT Press the [ 1 ] Button. -
Page 31: Playing Back With Multi-Picture Mode
ª Playing back with Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback video. Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] Selecting a desired still picture one at a time, you can capture 9 still pictures. Index Multi-Picture Mode ([PHOTO], [SCENE]) You can capture 9 screens of pictures to which index signals have been 1,2,3 attached. -
Page 32: Playing Back On Your Tv
Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and 21-pin Adaptor Connect the [AV OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. -
Page 33: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left start the following procedures. ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. ≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button ( l 8) on the Remote Controller prior to 21-pin Adaptor copying so that no indications are visible. -
Page 34: Using The Automatic Printing Function
(to USB)/ Using the Personal Computer Connection Kit, you can import still pictures EDIT (MINI) into your personal computer. (This kit is supplied only to NV-MX2.) ≥Use the Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] when using the Personal Computer Connection Kit. -
Page 35: Card Mode
CARD Mode OPEN Using a Card A Card can be used to record files or play back files. ≥Use genuine card only. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Slide the [OPEN] Lever to open the Card Slot Cover. While holding the Card with its cut corner facing right, insert it into the Card Slot. - Page 36 Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode) Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD]. Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE]. TAPE CARD Set the [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub- Menu to desired picture quality. MPEG4 Start playback and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button at the PICTURE VOICE scene you want to record.
- Page 37 ª Recording a Moving Picture (MPEG4) You can record moving pictures for e-mailing on a card. The recorded data can be also played back on Windows Media Player. TAPE CARD Recording from the Movie Camera Lens (Camera Mode) Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD]. Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [MPEG4].
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Page 38: Playing Back A Card
Playing Back a Card CAMERA It plays back files recorded on a Card. CARD.P.B MPEG4 ª Playing back Still Pictures VOICE PICTURE Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode. CARD MODE ≥The [CARD P.B.] Lamp lights up. MODE ≥The still picture that was recorded last on the Card is displayed. Set the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE]. - Page 39 To Select a Desired File and Play It Back Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to desired type TAPE CARD of data. Press the [MULTI] Button. ≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. MPEG4 VOICE PICTURE Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired file. ≥The selected files is marked with a frame.
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Page 40: Recording Pictures On A Card To A Tape
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 TAPE CARD procedures. To Copy 1 Picture MPEG4 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. -
Page 41: Slide Show
Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. Slide Show To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [ALL]. ≥But, this procedure is unnecessary when editing of a Slide Show (undermentioned reference) is not being done. -
Page 42: Creating A Title
Creating a Title CREATE TITLE You can create a title and record on a Card. Camera Mode: Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE] and set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a LUMINANCE title. RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and... -
Page 43: Protecting The Files On A Card
Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental 1,2,3 erasure). (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Card is formatted.) PUSH Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/ >>... -
Page 44: Writing Printing Data On A Card
Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) TAPE CARD DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Setting), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. Set the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE]. MPEG4 VOICE PICTURE... -
Page 45: Others
Audio Dubbing ( l 32) A.DUB !: A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause ( l 32) Others Photoshot Mode Recording ( l 19) PHOTO: Blank Search ( l 28) BLANK: Indications R !: Repeat Playback ( l 49) Variable Speed Search ( l 27) 2k%: Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown 1/500:... -
Page 46: Owner Id
(Red): No Card (Voice Recording Mode) on the unrecorded (blank) portion of VOICE ß ß ß ß Video Flash (setting to “Normal”) the tape. ß ß ß ß No Cassette is inserted. ( l 11) Video Flash (setting to “i”) ß... -
Page 47: Notes And Hints
Notes and Hints You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any time. In this case, however, the following functions are ª Concerning the Power Supply disabled. ≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the ≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] ( l 25) Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. -
Page 48: Manual Iris Adjustment
ª Programme AE ≥When P-IN-P is displayed (the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed) or Title is created, Video Flash is also set off. ≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot ≥Continuous Photoshot is not possible if the Video Flash is adjust the shutter speed ( l 23) or iris ( l 23) . -
Page 49: Playback Zoom Function
ª Digital Effect Functions ≥If an attempt was made to perform audio dubbing for what was recorded with [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected. setting, the sound played back will be set to stereo ≥Manual Focus Mode regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is ≥The shutter speed and White Balance cannot be operated. -
Page 50: Digital Dubbing
ª Audio Dubbing empty, or when the printer is out of paper, the [PRINTER ERROR] Indication appears. ≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed. ≥Some Photoshot images may be skipped during Autoprint. ≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed. ª... -
Page 51: Playing Back A Card
ª Playing Back a Card ≥If the number of images that can be recorded on a Card is small, you may not be able to create a title. ≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen ª Adding a Title becomes white and the [NO FILE] Indication appears. -
Page 52: Cautions For Use
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PC Cautions for Use ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a ª After Use personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the ( l 11) Take out the Cassette. - Page 53 ≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the may peel off. Movie Camera. ≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC ≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
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Page 54: Optimal Use Of The Battery
ª Optimal Use of the Battery components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case. Battery Characteristics ≥Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to rewind it to the beginning. -
Page 55: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
≥When attaching the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE, optional), not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. ( l 56) attach it on the inside of the lens hood without removing the lens hood. Editing ≥When you want to attach the Tele Conversion Lens Audio dubbing cannot be performed. -
Page 56: Explanation Of Terms
≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject Sounds cannot be played back. 4-1: Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being behind the glass will not be focused. played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK 3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings ≥Because the light information that comes through the FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with... - Page 57 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later. 8, 14) Start playback or recording. After playback or recording has finished: Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to set the Movie Camera to VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up.
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Page 58: Specifications
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 3.85–38.5 mm, Macro (Full Range AF) Filter Diameter: 43 mm Zoom: 10:1 Power Zoom Monitor: (NV-MX2) 2.5-inch LCD (NV-MX8) 3.0-inch LCD Viewfinder: Colour Electronic Viewfinder Microphone: Stereo 1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm Speaker: Standard Illumination:... -
Page 59: Index
Index ª A ª R AC Adaptor ............10 Recording Check ............18 Audio Dubbing ..............32 Recording Pause Mode ..........18 Auto Focus ..............56 Recording Speed ............17 Automatic Printing ............34 Remaining Tape Time ............. 45 ª B Remote Controller ............. - Page 60 VQT9368 F0801Zs0(1600 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site:http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...
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