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Panasonic NV-VS40B Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

NV-VS40B
NV-VS40B
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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT9093

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    S-VHS-C Movie Camera Operating Instructions NV-VS40B NV-VS40B Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT9093...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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!

  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets. s SEARCH SEARCH r ;W.B INFO- ∫ CAMERA V C R WINDOW 6, 7, 8 11 12 15 16 17 1 Super Image Stabilizer Indication Lamp 18 Colour Selector Button for Digital Fade/ [[] (p.
  • Page 5 29 Video Output Socket [V] (p. 34, 60) 38 Grip Belt You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your 30 Audio Output Socket [A] (p. 34, 60) hand. 31 S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO] (p. 34, 60) 32 Viewfinder (p. 20, 66) Open the Grip Belt Due to limitations in LCD production Cover and adjust...

  • Page 6: The 3 Types Of Power Supply

    AC Adaptor AC Mains Lead DC Input Lead Title Procedure The 3 Types of Power Supply 1) AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC mains socket 2) Car Battery Charger (optional) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle 3) Battery (supplied) (p.
  • Page 7 The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown below. Remarks, etc. ≥Always set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead. Connect the AC ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long time, it Mains Lead to an becomes warm.

  • Page 8: Supplying Power With The Battery

    AC Mains Lead Plug into AC mains socket. Plug into AC Adaptor. Title Procedure The 3 Types of Power Supply (cont.) To attach the Battery, Connect the AC Mains 3) Supplying Power with the Battery align it with line Lead to the AC Adaptor push it down and slide and an AC mains Before use, charge the Battery.
  • Page 9 ∫ Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Battery No. Charging Time for a Full Charge Max. Continuous Recording Time CGR-V14 (supplied) CGR-V14S 2 h 40 min. 2 h 10 min. (1 h 30 min.) CGR-V610 CGR-V26S 4 h 50 min. 4 h 10 min.
  • Page 10 CGR-V14 (supplied) CGR-V14S CGR-V610 0:00 0:01 0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40 CGR-V26S CGR-V620 0:00 0:01 0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:20 CGR-V53S CGR-V816 0:00 0:01 0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:20 2:40 ∫ Checking the Remaining Battery Power When the Ambient Temperature Is Extremely You can confirm the remaining charge in the Low or Extremely High attached Battery in the Viewfinder or on the LCD...

  • Page 11: Inserting The Button-Type Battery

    (r) side is visible. “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL Close the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover. COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO ≥Before inserting or removing the button-type EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST...

  • Page 12: Using The Menu Screen

    INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW MENU TRACKING CAMERA FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Using the Menu Screen This Movie Camera displays the settings of various Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ Press the [MENU] functions in Menus to make it easy to select the VCR] Switch to Button.
  • Page 13 1 Camera Mode Main-Menu 2 VCR Mode Main-Menu CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 1.DISPLAY SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 2.LCD/EVF SETUP 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT 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.

  • Page 14: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions Camera Mode Menu 1`7 VCR Mode Menu 6, 8 [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 2 [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1 CAMERA SETUP DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 D.ZOOM M.SENSOR D.ZOOM 45t 100t 250t SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH EFFECT2 NEGA SOLARI SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 RETURN ---- RETURN...
  • Page 15 [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 6 DISPLAY SETUP LCD/EVF SETUP TAPE > LCD BRIGHTNESS DISPLAY MEMORY [-]||||----[+] PARTIAL C.RESET ---- LCD COLOUR SELF SHOOT NOR. MIR. [-]||||----[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO RETURN [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 7 in VCR Mode 8...

  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    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. DATE/TIME SETUP YEAR 2001 MONTH DATE HOUR MIN. PRESS MENU TO RETURN MENU TRACKING FOCUS / SET The initial setting of date and time is 0:00, 1st January, 2000.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder If you select the [LCD/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 MENU TRACKING FOCUS / SET...

  • Page 18: Inserting A Cassette

    < EJECT Title Procedure Inserting a Cassette If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it is possible to insert or eject the cassette without Slide the [3 OPEN] Push the [< EJECT] turning on the Movie Camera. Lever to open the LCD Button.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Correct Tape Length

    ¥ Selecting the Correct Tape Length To ensure that the Remaining Tape Time Indication Press the [MENU] Button. displayed during recording and playback is correct, ≥The Main-Menu appears. you need to set the tape length that matches that of Turn the [34] Dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP] the inserted cassette.

  • Page 20: Using The Viewfinder

    Eyepiece Corrector Lever CAMERA Title Procedure Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ If necessary, adjust the so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and VCR] Switch to angle of the Viewfinder easy to read.
  • Page 21 Attaching the Lens 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.

  • Page 22: Recording (Filming)

    ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ About the VHS Formats With this Movie Camera, you can choose one of the following 3 different formats for recording: 1. VHS : also called “normal” or “conventional INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW VHS” format 2.
  • Page 23 ≥When you insert an S-VHS-C cassette: ≥ A cassette that was recorded in the S-VHS or S- If you set [S-VHS] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub- VHS ET format can also be played back on other S- Menu to [ON], recording is performed in the S-VHS VHS, S-VHS ET, or SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) format, and if you set [S-VHS] to [OFF], recording is video equipment.

  • Page 24: Recording Backlit Scenes

    INFO- s SEARCH SEARCH r CAMERA V C R WINDOW ;W.B ∫ CAMERA Title Procedure Recording Backlit Scenes (Backlight Compensation) Keep the Backlight Button [BLC] pressed. To prevent the backlit subject from being recorded very The backlight is being compensated as long as you dark.
  • Page 25 Remarks, etc. ≥The sky may appear whitish. Returning to Normal Recording ≥When recording with the sun striking the subject at an Release the Backlight Button [BLC]. 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.

  • Page 26: Recording Yourself

    INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW PROG. AE MENU TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward) Open the LCD Monitor and turn it so that it faces forward (lens side). Turning the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, allows you to aim the Movie Camera and view the picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of the camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor...
  • Page 27 ∫ Mirror Mode for the Picture on the LCD Monitor ≥In the Mirror Mode, only the following indications are You are used to looking at yourself in the mirror. displayed. When the General Warning/Alarm Therefore, when recording yourself with the LCD Indication [°] appears, turn the LCD Monitor Monitor facing forward, the picture (as it is being backward so that you can confirm the actual...

  • Page 28: Enlarging Your Subject Or Widening The Recording Angle

    sVOLr CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT INFO- CAMERA V C R 3.TITLE SETUP WINDOW 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA TITLE SETUP DATE/TITLE DATE TIME TITLE TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY MENU LANGUAGE FOR TITLE ENGLISH SIZE NORMAL...

  • Page 29: Voice Zoom

    ∫ The Date/Time/Title Indication 12:30 12:30 HOLIDAY 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 [DATE TIME] [DATE] [DATE TIME TITLE] Date and Time (h/m) Date only Date, Time and Title HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 12:30:15 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 [DATE TITLE] [TITLE] [DATE TIMErSECONDS] Date and Title Title only Date and Time (h/m/s) ≥The indications change in the order Remarks, etc.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Just Recorded Scenes On The Movie Camera

    s SEARCH SEARCH r ;W.B ∫ INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW CAMERA Title Procedure Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ Press the [6] Button (Playback) VCR] Switch to [VCR] to rewind the tape. You can play back recorded scenes right after while pressing the Rewind the tape to the...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Sound Volume

    ∫ TBC (Time Base Corrector) Function ∫ In the Following Cases, the TBC Function Does Not Work: Playback of certain cassettes can cause slight ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ In the Cue, Review or Still Playback Mode horizontal shaking of the picture or other distortion. To ≥...

  • Page 32: Using The Cue, Review And Still Playback Functions During Normal Playback

    s SEARCH SEARCH r ;W.B ∫ MENU TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Cue Playback Review Playback Using the Cue, Review and Still Keep the [5] Button Keep the [6] Button Playback Functions During pressed during playback. pressed during playback. Normal Playback Perform the following operations with the Movie Camera in the VCR mode ([VCR] Lamp lights) and in...
  • Page 33 Remarks, etc. Search Lock Function Still Playback ≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Still Playback For longer Cue or Press the [;] Button Mode for about 6 minutes, it automatically switches Review Playback, press during Normal Playback. over to the Stop Mode. And, if the Movie Camera is the [5] Button or the To return to Normal being powered by the Battery, it switches off...

  • Page 34: Playing Back On A Tv

    S-VHS Scart Adaptor (universally available) To S-Video Input Socket. To Video To Video Output Socket. To Audio Input Socket. Input Socket. AV Cable To Audio Output Socket. S-Video Cable To S-Video Output Socket. S-VHS Scart Cable (universally available) Title Procedure Playing Back on a TV By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can Connect the Audio Output Socket [A]...
  • Page 35 Remarks, etc. On the TV, select the AV ≥Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera input channel which and the TV for safety’s sake. corresponds to the audio ≥If your TV is not equipped with audio and video input and video input sockets sockets, an S-VHS Scart Adaptor (universally...

  • Page 36: Starting To Record With Gradually Appearing Picture And Sound

    CAMERA FADE Title Procedure Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing Picture and With the Movie Camera When the picture has Sound in the Recording Pause completely (Fading In) Mode, keep the [FADE] disappeared, press the Button pressed. Recording Start/Stop Fading in lets you make the picture and sound appear The picture gradually Button to start gradually at the beginning of a recording.
  • Page 37 Remarks, etc. Approximately 3 seconds after the recording has started, release the [FADE] Button. The picture gradually appears again. FADE Release the [FADE] Button. FADE...

  • Page 38: Creating Your Own Titles And Inserting Them During Recording

    STORE COLOUR OFF/ON Title Procedure Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them During Recording (Digital Superimposer Function) Prepare a title that has With the Movie Camera strong contrast (e.g. in the Recording Pause This function lets you store the image of a handwritten write with a thick Mode, aim it at the title.
  • Page 39 Remarks, etc. ≥The title stored in the digital image memory may be automatically cancelled when you store a new title. ≥The title stored in the digital image memory may be automatically cancelled or it may be missing partially Press the [STORE] Button for more than 2 when the Battery is removed, the AC Adaptor is seconds.
  • Page 40 STORE OFF/ON CAMERA Title Procedure Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them During Recording (cont.) Press the [OFF/ON] Press the Recording Button to make the title Start/Stop Button to (Digital Superimposer Function) appear. start recording. ∫ Inserting Your Own Title at the Beginning of a Recording CAMERA STORE...
  • Page 41 Remarks, etc. ≥Confirm that the colour indicated is suitable for the intended scene. If necessary, change the colour. (p. 38) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop ≥To make the title disappear while the recording of the recording. scene continues, press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly. CAMERA ≥To make the title disappear while the recording of the scene continues, press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly.

  • Page 42: Recording In Special Situations

    PROG. AE Title Procedure Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until This function lets you select Automatic Exposure the indication of the desired mode ([5], settings optimized for special recording situations. [7], [N], [Ω] or [º]) appears. PROG.
  • Page 43 Remarks, etc. ≥During recording, it is not possible to change the Cancelling the Programme AE Function recording mode ([AUTO], [MNL], [5], [7], [4], Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until [Ω], [º]), even if you press the [PROG. AE] Button. none of the indications ([5], [7], [N], [Ω] or ≥It is not possible to use any of the Programme AE [º]) are displayed.

  • Page 44: Recording With Special Effects

    CAMERA FUNCTIONS INFO- CAMERA V C R 1.CAMERA SETUP WINDOW 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT MENU EFFECT1 D.ZOOM SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH EFFECT2 TRACKING RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT FOCUS / SET Title Procedure...
  • Page 45 STRETCH D.ZOOM MOSAIC D.ZOOM NEGA SOLARI SEPIA D.FADE1 < D.FADE2 D.FADE3 Remarks, etc. ≥When you select the Super Image Stabilizer Mode, the [[] Lamp lights. When you select any other digital effect, the [©] Lamp lights. Press the [SET] Button Press the [MENU] ≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] to select the desired...

  • Page 46: Recording With Minimised Camera Shake

    sVOLr INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 D.ZOOM MENU SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH EFFECT2 TRACKING RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT FOCUS / SET SIS (Super Image Stabilizer) Mode...
  • Page 47 CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR...

  • Page 48: Using The Digital Fade Functions

    COLOUR INFO- V C R CAMERA WINDOW CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS CAMERA PRESS MENU TO EXIT FADE DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 EFFECT2 NEGA SOLARI MENU SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 TRACKING RETURN ----...
  • Page 49 Remarks, etc. Cancelling the Selected Digital Fade Function Set [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. While keeping the [FADE] Button pressed, repeatedly press the [COLOUR] Button until ≥The colours of the Digital Fade change in the the desired colour is displayed.

  • Page 50: Recording With Pre-Programmed Titles Inserted In The Picture

    DATE/ TITLE CAMERA MENU TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in the Picture After displaying the Press [SET] Button You can insert one of 10 pre-programmed titles when [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu... repeatedly to select the recording of special occasions such as weddings and (p.12) desired language.
  • Page 51 TITLE SETUP TITLE SETUP DATE/TITLE DATE/TITLE DATE TIME TITLE DATE TIME TITLE TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANGUAGE LANGUAGE FOR TITLE ENGLISH FOR TITLE ENGLISH SIZE NORMAL SIZE NORMAL COLOUR YELLOW COLOUR YELLOW RETURN ---- RETURN ---- CAMERA FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT 1.CAMERA SETUP...

  • Page 52: Recording With Automatic White Balance Adjustment

    ;W.B PROG. AE Title Procedure Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until After pressing the [PROG. AE] Button so that the the [AUTO] Indication appears. [AUTO] Indication appears, it is possible to record pictures with natural colours under almost any recording condition.
  • Page 53 Remarks, etc. Notes about the Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment ≥Be careful not to cover the White Balance Sensor for the Automatic White Balance Adjustment with your hand, etc. during recording. ≥If the [1] Indication is displayed with the [MNL], [5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º] Indication, press the [W.B] Button to make the [1] Indication disappear.

  • Page 54: Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording

    CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS CAMERA PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR D.ZOOM MENU RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Select the [CAMERA Turn the [34] Dial to In this mode, recording automatically starts when the...
  • Page 55 Remarks, etc. In the Following Recording Situations, the Motion Sensor May Not Work Correctly: ≥A white wall or another single-colour background behind the subject. ≥A subject with horizontal, vertical or oblique stripes. ≥Sudden changes in the surrounding brightness. ≥Exposure of the Movie Camera to slight shocks or vibration.

  • Page 56: Recording In Dark Places Without Any Illumination

    O LUX 0LUX MENU built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. (0 Lux Night View Function) The [0LUX] Indication appears. This function is convenient when you want to record at night in places without any illumination, for example for observing the behaviour of nocturnal animals, etc.
  • Page 57 Remarks, etc. Cancelling this Function Notes for Recording in Dark Places without Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. Any Illumination The [0LUX] Indication disappears. ≥The built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters light. Be careful not to cover them with your hand when recording. ≥Do not use the 0 Lux Night View Function in brightly lit places and never aim the Movie Camera against the sun, as this could cause irreparable damage.

  • Page 58: Remote Controller

    INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW CAMERA Remote Control Sensor 15 ˚ 10 ˚ Transmitter Window 15 ˚ 15 ˚ Title Procedure Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie Remove off the Battery Insert the batteries with Camera’s major functions from a distance.
  • Page 59 1 Zoom/Sound Volume Buttons [W/T] CAMERA Mode: To zoom in and out. (p. 28) VCR Mode: To adjust the volume of the START/STOP VIDEO CAMERA playback sound. (p. 31) 2 Rewind/Review Button [6] To start review playback (p. 32) if pressed during normal playback;...

  • Page 60: Copying Onto An S-Vhs (Or Vhs) Cassette

    s SEARCH SEARCH r S-VHS Scart Adaptor To S-Video (universally available) ;W.B Input Socket. ∫ To Video Output Socket. To Audio To Video Input Socket. Input Socket. AV Cable To Audio Output Socket. S-Video Cable To S-Video Output Socket. CAMERA S-VHS Scart Cable (universally available) Title Procedure...
  • Page 61 Remarks, etc. ≥Also read the Operating Instructions of the VCR. ≥If your VCR is equipped with an S-Video Socket, also connect the S-Video Cable (not supplied). VCR: Movie Camera: ≥If your VCR is not equipped with audio and video Insert an unrecorded Press the [1] Button to input sockets, an S-VHS Scart Adaptor cassette with intact...

  • Page 62: Optional Accessories

    ≥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! Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Battery No.

  • Page 63: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use Take care that no water enters the Movie Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for Camera when using it in the rain and snow or cleaning. on the beach. ≥They could deform the body and cause the ≥The Movie Camera and the cassette could surface coating to peel off.
  • Page 64 Cautions for Use (cont.) ∫ Cautions for Transport ∫ Condensation ≥When not actually recording, carry the Movie Camera in a specially designed Carrying Case. If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie ≥Keep the packing materials. When transporting Camera, Recording is Not Possible. the Movie Camera in the future, pack it in the same way as it was when you purchased it.
  • Page 65 ∫ Optimum Use of the Battery ∫ Precautions for Storage Special Characteristics of the Battery Before Storing the Movie Camera, Take out the This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Cassette and Remove the Battery. Its ability to generate electric energy is based on Store all equipment in a dry place where the an internal chemical reaction.

  • Page 66: Glossary

    Glossary ∫ Other Useful Information Lens Hood LCD Monitor ≥When you want to attach the Tele Conversion ≥In places where big changes in temperature Lens (VW-LT4314WE, optional), the Wide occur, condensation may form on the LCD Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307WE, optional) or a Monitor.
  • Page 67 For the following subjects and recording ∫ Focus situations, the Auto Focus system cannot provide precise adjustment. Use the Manual If you look at an object through a magnifying glass Focus Mode instead. (p. 26) and move it closer or further away from your eye, Recording subjects with a part of it near the you will reach a point where the object becomes Movie Camera and another part far away...
  • Page 68 Glossary (cont.) ∫ White Balance Adjustment ∫ Colour Temperature While most recording with a Movie Camera is Every light source has its own colour temperature probably done outdoors under sunlight, video measured in Kelvin (K). The higher the Kelvin recording is also done very often under artificial value, the more bluish the light;...
  • Page 69 ∫ Counter Reset Function ∫ Demonstration Mode Before starting to record or play back to reset the When the Movie Camera is turned on and in the Elapsed Tape Time Indication to [0:00.00]. Camera Mode without any cassette inserted, and you leave it for 10 minutes without activating any Set [C.RESET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] function, it automatically switches over to the...

  • Page 70: Indications

    Indications 0:00.00 R0:30 D.ZOOM NEGA MOTION SENSOR Remaining Battery Power Digital Effects (p. 44) As the remaining battery power decreases, the When a digital effect is activated, the indication changes as follows: corresponding indication is displayed. [ r] l [ ].
  • Page 71 M 0:00.00 0:00.00 R0:45 R0:45 AUTO AUTO 0:00.00 R0:45 INDEX < HOLIDAY > 0LUX AUTO Index (p. 22) 0 Lux Night View Mode (p. 56) The [INDEX] Indication flashes briefly while an When the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated, index signal is being recorded.
  • Page 72 Indications (cont.) VOLUME 15 : 30 : 45 FAMILY 15 . 10 . 2001 Warning/Alarm When any of the following indications lights or flashes, confirm the condition of the Movie Camera. U10/3: Condensation has occurred. (p. 64) The erasure prevention tab of the inserted cassette is broken out.

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications S-VHS-C Movie Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2V (Battery) DC 7.9V (via AC Adaptor) Power Consumption: Recording: 4.5 W (When using Viewfinder) 6.0 W (When using LCD Monitor) Tape Format: S-VHS-C/VHS-C Cassette Recording/Playback Time: LP: 2 hours with EC60 VIDEO Television System: CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal...

  • Page 74: Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions)

    Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions) Power Supply Normal Recording The Movie Camera does not turn on. Recording cannot be started even though Is the Battery or the AC Adaptor connected the Movie Camera is supplied with power correctly? Confirm the connection. (p. 6, 8) and the cassette is inserted correctly.
  • Page 75 Cassette Playback (Sound) No sound is played back from the Movie The Remaining Tape Time Indication is Camera’s built-in speaker. not correct. Is the volume set too low? With the [VCR] Is the tape length of the inserted cassette Lamp lit, push the [sVOLr] Lever, so that correctly selected? Select the correct tape the [VOLUME] Indication appears.

  • Page 76: Index

    Index AC Adaptor (p. 6, 8) Fade (p. 36) AC Mains Lead (p. 6, 8) FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 30) AC Mains Socket (p. 6, 8) Auto Focus (p. 67) Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 52) Backlight (p. 24) Grip Belt (p. 5) Battery Eject Lever (p.
  • Page 77 Negative Mode (p. 45) Tape Counter (p. 69, 71) Tape Length (p. 19) TBC Function (p. 31) Tracking Adjustment (p. 32) Optional Accessories (p. 62) Viewfinder (p. 20, 66, 70) Playing Back on a TV (p. 34) Voice Zoom (p. 29) Portrait Mode (p.
  • Page 80 VQT9093 F0201Kh0( 500 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan...

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