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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Model No. Digital Video Camera NV-EX21B Operating Instructions Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT9435... -
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 DV Camera Style and SD Camera Style ......33 Contents ................3 Attaching the Battery Adaptor Unit ........33 Standard Accessories ............4 Attaching the Battery ............33 Optional Accessories............4 Using a Card.............. -
Page 4: Standard Accessories
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. VFA0353 ≥It couldn’t be simpler! VFA0363 VFF0120... -
Page 5: Getting Started
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. When the [100%] Lamp on the AC Adaptor is lit, charging is finished. POWER CHARGE QUICK... -
Page 6: Controls And Components
Controls and Components Movie Camera (DV Camera Style) 1) Menu Button [MENU] (l 13) 2) Title Button [TITLE] (l 40) 3) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (l 25, 30, 37, 40) Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 25) 4) Backlight Button [BLC] (l 21) Play Button [1] (l 26, 37, 39) 5) Still Button [STILL] (l 19) Pause Button [;] (l 27, 39, 45) - Page 7 26) Reset Button [RESET] (l 45) 27) Operation Mode Lamps (l 12, 18, 26, 37) 28) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l 34) 29) Card Mode Selector Switch [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] (l 34, 35, 37) 30) Movie Camera Off/On Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 12, 18, 52) 31) Card Eject Lever [CARD EJECT] (l 34) 32) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/FOCUS] (l 18, 22, 23) 33) Camera Release Lever [CAMERA RELEASE] (l 33)
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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. ≥Remote controller can only be used in DV Camera Style. START/ PHOTO DATE/ STOP SHOT TIME Buttons on the Remote Controller... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Controller
ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. While pressing the Stopper , pull out the Battery Holder. Insert the button-type battery with the imprint ( ) facing upward. Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller. ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. -
Page 10: Power Supply
Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Input Lead into the Battery Holder on the Movie Camera and slide it toward the front until it locks with a click. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket. -
Page 11: Attaching The Lens Cap
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 Cap Cord through the cord’s hoop. -
Page 12: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes
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 OFF ON Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the CAMERA centre Button CARD P. B ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. -
Page 13: Using The Menu Screen
Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera 2, 3, 4, 5 displays various function setups on Menus. CAMERA Press the [MENU] Button. W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG CARD P. B ≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is PUSH displayed. -
Page 14: List Of Menus
List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. Ω º 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) - Page 15 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 27) 2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 36) 3) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 28) 4) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 32) 5) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l 48) 6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l 29)
- Page 16 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] [ERASE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu 1) Selecting and Erasing a File [ERASE FILE BY SELECTION] (l 41) 2) Erasing All Files [ERASE ALL FILES] (l 41) 3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l 41) [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu 4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 38) 5) Searching a File [FILE SEARCH] (l 37)
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Page 17: Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
......................... WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.......................... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. -
Page 18: Camera Mode
CAMERA Mode Recording 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. (l 22, 23) PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE AUTO MNL FOCUS RESET... -
Page 19: Photoshot
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. -
Page 20: Digital Zoom Function
Digital Zoom Function W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects MF/VOL/JOG 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 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 [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46. -
Page 22: Recording In Natural Colours
Recording in Natural Colours (White Balance) 2, 3 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 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. PUSH When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the automatic white balance 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]. 2, 3 ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 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 1/25-1/500 : for Mega Pixel Recording) -
Page 24: Digital Effect Functions
Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. [EFFECT 1] Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 1) Multi-Picture Mode [MULTI] (l 25) 2) Picture-in-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] (l 25) 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] (l 24) 4) Mix Mode [MIX] (l 24) 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]... -
Page 25: Multi-Picture Mode
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]..Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >>... -
Page 26: Vcr Mode
VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Selector Switch to [MODE] and set the Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. -
Page 27: Slow Motion Playback
Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. START/ Press the [1] Button. DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller. COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM ≥The [ ] or [ ] Indication appears. -
Page 28: 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. W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG Photoshot Index Signal PUSH These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode (l 19) on the tape. -
Page 29: Playback Zoom Function
Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. START/ During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT Remote Controller. COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM ≥The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times. MULTI/ A.DUB To Change the Zoom Magnification... -
Page 30: Playing Back With Multi-Picture Mode
ª Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1, 2 You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback pictures. Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] Selecting the desired still picture one at a time, you can capture 9 still pictures. -
Page 31: 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 [S-VIDEO IN] Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. -
Page 32: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ 1, 2 MF/VOL/JOG ≥If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing PUSH function, the original sound is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.) ≥Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording done in LP Mode. -
Page 33: Card Mode
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 which combines the Camera Unit and the supplied Battery Adaptor Unit... -
Page 34: Using A Card
Using a Card A Card can be used to record files or play back files. ACCESS CARD EJECT ≥Use genuine card only. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. While holding the Memory Card with its cut off corner facing right , insert it into the Card Slot ≥The display of the Card Slot changes from... - Page 35 ª Recording a Moving Picture (MPEG4) It is possible to record approximately 6 minutes moving pictures on supplied 8MB SD Memory Card. If you want to play back on the computer, recorded MPEG4 data can be played back on Windows Media Player. After installing G726 Driver that is enclosed in the supplied USB Connection Kit, play it back with Windows Media Player.
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Page 36: Using The Video Flash
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 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG Card. Set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene PUSH immediately before you want to start copying images. -
Page 37: Playing Back A Card
Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ , 1 , MF/VOL/JOG Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights up. PUSH ≥The file that was recorded last on the Card is displayed. Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector Switch to select the type of data. -
Page 38: Recording Pictures On A Card To A Tape
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ Card Images can be recorded on the Tape one at a time or all automatically. 3, , MF/VOL/JOG After setting to Card Playback Mode, please carry out the following steps. To Copy 1 Picture PUSH Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. -
Page 39: Slide Show
Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 You can set up a Slide Show or change the content. W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG To Select Pictures to Play Back in Your Slide Show PUSH After set the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Switch to [PICTURE], 1, 6, 7... -
Page 40: Creating A Title
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. -
Page 41: Protecting The Files On A Card
Protecting the Files on a Card W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ (Lock Setting) 1, 2, 3 MF/VOL/JOG 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 PUSH formatted.) Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 42: Formatting A Card
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. W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [CARD PUSH FORMAT] >> [YES]. ≥Since a confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will be carried out. -
Page 43: Using The Usb Connection Kit
Using the USB Connection Kit Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures on the card into your personal computer. Install the supplied USB driver. Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode. Set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode. Connect the supplied USB Cable to [DIGITAL (to USB)] Socket ≥It enters PC connection mode. -
Page 44: Others
BLANK: Blank Search (l 27) R !: Repeat Playback (l 48) Others 2k%: Variable Speed Search (l 26) 1/500: When you adjust shutter speed manually, Indications this indication appears. (l 23) F2.4: When you adjust the F Number manually, Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown this indication appears. -
Page 45: Owner Id
ª To Change the Counter Display Mode Warning/Alarm Indications By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to please check the condition of the Movie Camera. Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory ≥Some Indications may not be displayed according to the Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), and Time Code... -
Page 46: Notes And Hints
ª Photoshot Notes and Hints ≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image ª Concerning the Power Supply quality. ≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the ª Progressive Photoshot Function Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. -
Page 47: White Balance
ª Programme AE ª White Balance ≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot ≥If you set both White Balance and Iris, set White Balance adjust the shutter speed (l 23) or iris (l 23). first. ≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub- In the following cases, You cannot change White Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to Balance:... - Page 48 ª Digital Effect Functions (Camera Mode) ª Playing Back It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected. Repeat Playback ≥You need to adjust the Focus manually. If you continue to press the [1] Button for 5 seconds or ≥The shutter speed, White Balance and Iris cannot be longer, the Movie Camera switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears.
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Page 49: Recording The Contents Of Other
ª Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) ª Using the DV Cable for Recording ≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly. (Digital Dubbing) ≥Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output through the ≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried out DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal. automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of ≥If there is input from the DV Terminal, a multi screen the Cassette on the playback-side. -
Page 50: Card Photoshot
ª Card PhotoShot ª Playing Back a Card ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen ≥The Shutter Effect cannot be used. becomes white and the [NO FILE] Indication appears. ≥The Progressive Function is set to [ON]. ≥If you try to play back a file recorded in a different format or ≥The shutter speed becomes 1/50-1/500. -
Page 51: Using A Card In A Personal Computer
ª Adding a Title Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with ≥When the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector Switch is a PC ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], title in is not possible. ≥When a title is displayed in playback mode, the title is not personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture... -
Page 52: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera. ª After Use ≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish Take out the Cassette. (l 11) may peel off. Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. ≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Remove the Card. -
Page 53: Optimal Use Of The Battery
ª Condensation ≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Cassette. Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the ≥Do not clean the heads excessively. -
Page 54: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
ª Cautions for Storage ≥If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature and detach the Battery. - Page 55 3-2: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Condensation Indication disappears. (l 53) Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback. Battery This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video Battery runs down quickly. systems. It is not a malfunction. 1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected Adaptor.
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Page 56: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of Terms determines the hue of light that it receives through the Lens and White Balance Sensor (l 7), thereby judging the ª Digital Video System recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. -
Page 57: Specifications
Specifications Battery Adaptor Unit Information for your safety Power Source: DC7.9/7.2 V Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Consumption: 3.7 W (When using Viewfinder) 4.6 W (When using LCD Monitor) Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording Video Flash: GN 6 4.6 W (When using Viewfinder) -
Page 58: Index
Index ª A ª P AC Adaptor..............10, 52 Photoshot..............19, 34 Audio Dubbing ..............32 Picture Size..............34, 37 Auto Focus ............... 56 Picture-in-Picture Mode ............ 25 Automatic White Balance Adjustment ......56 Playback Digital Effect Function ......... 29, 30 ª... - Page 60 VQT9435 F0901Ka0( 500 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...
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