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Panasonic NV-VS50EN Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic NV-VS50EN Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Model No. S-VHS-C Movie Camera NV-VS50EN/A NV-VS70EN/A !" Operating Instructions Инструкция по эксплуатации qOGA « «œU —≈ !"#$%&'()*+ Before use, please read these instructions completely. Перед использованием прочитайте, пожалуйста, эту инструкцию полностью. ÆqÄUJÃUÐ  «œUý —ù« Ác¼ …¡« dÁ ¡Uł...

  • Page 2: Controls And Components

    ENGLISH !"# Information for Your Safety WARNING !"#$%&'()*+,-./0)1234 To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and !"#$%&'()*+,-. annoying interference, use only the recommended !" !" !"#$%&'() * accessories and do not expose this equipment to !"#$%&'( !)*+ rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover (or back);...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents !"#$%&'()*+,-./ !"# If you want to start using the Movie Camera immediately, be sure to read at least the pages marked with ♠. Preparations ! KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK NM !" KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK NO Standard Accessories ............10 ! KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK =NU Controls and Components ..........12 !"#$%! KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK NU ≥...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Advanced Operations KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK TQ Fading In/Out ..............74 !"#$ !"# KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK TS Recording a Still Picture (Snapshot Recording) ....76 !"# !"#KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK TU Using Special Effects (Digital Effects) ......78 !"#$%& KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK TU ≥ ≥Selecting a Desired Digital Effect ........78 ! Nxbccb`qNz KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK UM ≥Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] ..........
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Advanced Operations !" KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK NNS Using the Remote Controller ......... 116 !"#$%&'( KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK NOO ≥ ≥Inserting the Button-type Battery into the Remote !"#$%&'()*+,-./0 KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK NOQ Controller ..............122 !"#$%&'()*+,-. KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK NOU Recording Yourself with the LCD Monitor Facing !"#$%&'()*+, !"#$% KKKKKKKKK NPO Forward ................

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    ENGLISH Standard Accessories !" l NU OM NSQ 01. AC Adaptor (l 18, 20, 164) !"#$%&$'($) To supply power to the Movie Camera and to charge the Battery. !"# l NU DC Input Lead (l 18) !"#$"%&'()* To connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera. !"# l NU OM 02.

  • Page 7: Controls And Components

    INFO- V C R CAMERA WINDOW 6, 7, 8 16 17 18 ENGLISH !" Controls and Components !"#$%& x [ z l TU US 11 Super Image Stabilizer Indication Lamp [[] (l 78, 86) !"#$ x © z l TU NPU ©...
  • Page 8 s SEARCH SEARCH r ;W.B ∫ ENGLISH !"x pb^o`ez l RU 20 Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] (l 58) Rewind/Review/High-Speed Rewind Button [6] !"x6z l SO SU TM (l 62, 68, 70) !"x S z l RU Recording Check Button [S] (l 58) x∫z l SO 21 Stop Button [∫] (l 62) !"xpb^o`e z l RU...
  • Page 9 41 42 43 ENGLISH !" 33 Video Output Socket [ ] (l 72, 160, 162) z l TO NSM NSO 34 Audio Output Socket [ ] (l 72, 160, 162) !" z l TO NSM NSO 35 S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO] (l 72, 160, 162) !"# xpJsfablz l TO NSM NSO 36 Recording Start/Stop Button (l 54) l RQ...

  • Page 10: The 3 Types Of Power Supply

    ENGLISH The 3 Types of Power Supply !" !"#$%! 1) AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC !" # !" !"#$%&'() mains socket ! l = OM 2) Car Battery Charger (optional) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle !"#$%! 3) Battery (supplied) (l 20) !"#$%&'()*+,- x a`=fk z...

  • Page 11: Supplying Power With The Battery

    ENGLISH Supplying Power with the Battery Charge the Battery before using it. !"#$%&'(!) Attach the Battery. !" ≥Align the Battery with line and push it in the !"# !"#$%&'()* +,- ≥ direction of the arrow while holding it down. !" ≥When charging, do not connect the DC Input Lead to !"#$%&'()*+,-'./01/2 the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 12 NV-VS50 NV-VS70 CGR-V14 2 h 40 min. 1 h 20 min. CGR-V14S CGR-V610 2 h 10 min. (1 h 30 min.) 2 h 10 min. (1 h 25 min.) 50 min. (35 min.) 4 h 50 min. 2 h 25 min. CGR-V26S CGR-V620 4 h 10 min.
  • Page 13 CGR-V14 CGR-V14S CGR-V610 0:00 0:01 0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40 ÿ ÿ CGR-V26S CGR-V620 0:00 0:01 0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:20 ÿ ÿ CGR-V53S CGR-V816 0:00 0:01 0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:20 2:40 ÿ ÿ ENGLISH !"# $ ∫...

  • Page 14: Using The Lcd Monitor

    ENGLISH !"#$%&' Using the LCD Monitor !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123405"#$ Improved LCD backlight transmission makes the picture extra !"#$%&'()*+,-./+0123-456 bright. In addition, special coating of the LCD’s surface !"#$%&' diffuses the light from outside to minimize light reflection, so the picture has vivid colours and is easy to see. !"#$%&...

  • Page 15: Using The Menus

    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 INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW CAMERA VCR FUNCTIONS MENU 1, 3 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 4, 6 5.DISPLAY SETUP TRACKING...

  • Page 16: Menu Functions

    CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR D.ZOOM MULTI STROBE1 STROBE2 SHUTTER EFFECT TOP REC BUTTON MULTI/SNAP RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT ENGLISH Menu Functions !"#$%&'()*+, -'./(01* The illustrations of the menus are for explanation purposes only and the actual menus may be somewhat different. !"#$%&...
  • Page 17 DIGITAL EFFECT TITLE SETUP EFFECT1 D.ZOOM DATE/TITLE SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC DATE TIME TITLE TITLE HOLIDAY STRETCH MIRROR < LANGUAGE STROBE GAIN UP FOR TITLE ENGLISH MULTI P IN P SIZE NORMAL LARGE WIPE COLOUR WHITE EFFECT2 NEGA SOLARI > SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 RETURN ----...
  • Page 18 DATE/TIME SETUP DISPLAY SETUP TAPE YEAR 2001 DISPLAY MEMORY MONTH PARTIAL DATE C.RESET ---- HOUR SELF SHOOT NOR. MIR. MIN. RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT LCD/EVF SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS REC SPEED TALLY LAMP LCD BRIGHTNESS VOICE ZOOM [-]||||----[+] DEMO MODE...
  • Page 19 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT TITLE SETUP MULTI STROBE1 STROBE2 EFFECT DATE/TITLE DATE TIME TITLE EFFECT1 MOSAIC TITLE HOLIDAY STRETCH MIRROR LANGUAGE STROBE MULTI FOR TITLE ENGLISH SIZE NORMAL LARGE P IN P MIX WIPE COLOUR WHITE EFFECT2 NEGA SOLARI SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 RETURN ----...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Brightness And Colour

    LCD/EVF SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] LCD COLOUR [-]||||----[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] PRESS MENU TO RETURN 180u MENU TRACKING FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$%& !"# Adjusting the Brightness and Colour !"#$ Level of the LCD Monitor/Finder If you select the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the !"# following items are displayed.

  • Page 21: Inserting/Ejecting The Cassette

    < EJECT LOCK ENGLISH !"# Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette !" #$%&'()*)+, Connect the AC Adaptor or attach a charged Battery. (l 18, 20) !"#$ Turn the cog wheel to tighten the tape. !"#$%& '()* !"#$ Slide the [3OPEN] Lever to the left and !"#$%&'()*+,-./-012345 simultaneously open the LCD Monitor in the ≥...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Correct Tape Length

    R 0:30 DISPLAY SETUP TAPE DISPLAY C.RESET ---- SELF SHOOT NOR. RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT DISPLAY SETUP TAPE MENU DISPLAY C.RESET ---- TRACKING RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$%&' Selecting the Correct Tape Length To ensure that the Remaining Tape Time Indication displayed !"#$%&'()*+,-./0!12 34567 during recording and playback is correct, you need to set the...

  • Page 23: About The Vhs Formats

    ENGLISH !" 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 VHS” !" format !"# 2. S-VHS (Super-VHS): developed based on the VHS !"#$%&'()*+,-.+/0 format but featuring higher resolution and picture quality...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Finder

    0:00.00 0:00.00 CAMERA ENGLISH !"#$ Adjusting the Finder !"#$%&'()*+,-./01'2 !"#$ Before using the Finder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the !"#$%& indications in the Finder are clear and easy to read. !" Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to !" [CAMERA] or [VCR].

  • Page 25: Inserting The Button-Type Battery

    ENGLISH !"#$ Inserting the Button-type Battery !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 Before setting the date and time, insert the button-type battery (supplied). !"# !"# !"#$%&'()* Open the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover and insert the button-type battery so that its (r) side is visible. !"#$%&'()*+,-./ ≥ Close the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    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 MENU DATE/TIME SETUP YEAR 2001 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 MONTH TRACKING DATE HOUR MIN. 2, 4, 6, 8 FOCUS / SET PRESS MENU TO RETURN ENGLISH !"#$...

  • Page 27: Recording With The Date/Time/Title Superimposed In The Picture

    TITLE SETUP MENU DATE/TITLE DATE TIME TITLE HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 12:30 LANGUAGE 15.10.2001 TRACKING 15.10.2001 FOR TITLE ENGLISH SIZE NORMAL COLOUR WHITE DATE/ FOCUS / SET RETURN ---- TITLE PRESS MENU TO EXIT HOLIDAY 15.10.2001 12:30 HOLIDAY 12:30:15 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 ENGLISH !"#$% !"#$ Recording with the Date/Time/Title...

  • Page 28: Recording In The Full Auto Mode

    PAUSE CAMERA AUTO RECORD CAMERA INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW PROG. AE STORE COLOUR 3, 4 OFF/ON CAMERA ENGLISH !"#$%&'( Recording in the Full Auto Mode !"# $%&'()*+,-./01234056 The Full Auto Mode adjusts the white balance and focus !"#$%&'( l automatically.
  • Page 29 MULTI SNAP ENGLISH Tally Lamp !"#$%&'()*+, If you do not want the Tally Lamp to light during recording, set !"# !" !" [TALLY LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. (l 28) !"#$%&'(")*+,-. !"#$% ≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause ≥...

  • Page 30: Checking The End Of A Recorded Scene (Recording Check Function)

    1, 2 s SEARCH SEARCH r ;W.B ∫ " ENGLISH !"#$%&' Checking the End of a Recorded !"#$% Scene (Recording Check Function) !"#$%&'()*+ !,-./01234 To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. !"#$%&!'(% S !"#$%&'()"*+ ≥...

  • Page 31: Zooming In/Out

    sVOLr V.ZOOM V.ZOOM V.ZOOM ENGLISH Zooming In/Out !"#$%&'()*+,-."/01234567 Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording wide- angle shots add special effects to your videos. !"#$ 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].

  • Page 32: Playback

    s SEARCH SEARCH r ;W.B INFO- VOLUME CAMERA V C R WINDOW ∫ CAMERA ENGLISH Playback !"#$%&!' Watching Playback on the Movie Camera You can watch playback of the recorded scenes. !"#$%&'()* !" !" Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [VCR]. !"...

  • Page 33: Tbc (Time Base Corrector) Function

    PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MULTI STROBE1 RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT ENGLISH !"#$ TBC (Time Base Corrector) Function !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789 Playback of certain cassettes can cause slight horizontal shaking of the picture or other distortion. To minimise such !"#$%&'()*+,-.$/0123456 distortion and ensure a stable playback picture, this Movie !"#$%&'( )!*+,-./0/'1)23 Camera is equipped with the TBC Function.

  • Page 34: Playing Back On A Vcr

    ENGLISH !"# $ Playing Back on a VCR (Using the Supplied Cassette Adaptor) !"#$"%&'( By using the supplied Cassette Adaptor, you can play back !"#!$%&'()*+,"-./0( 1234- compact cassettes in your VCR in the same way as full-size !"#$%&'()* cassettes. !"#$%&'()*+ Push the Battery Compartment Cover upward and remove it.

  • Page 35: High-Speed Rewinding

    TRACK. TRACK. s SEARCH MENU TRACKING " FOCUS / SET ENGLISH High-Speed Rewinding !"#$%& x 6 z !" Press the [6] Button for more than 1 second in the Stop Mode. x≈z ≥ ≈ !"#$%&#'$()*+,-./ ≥ ≥ ≥During High-Speed Rewinding, the tape winding sound !"#$%&'()*+,-./012! 34 ≥...

  • Page 36: Cue Playback

    s SEARCH SEARCH r ;W.B ∫ ENGLISH !"!# Cue Playback Keep the [5] Button pressed during normal !"#$%&'()* x5z playback. !"!# Review Playback !"#$%&'()* x 6 z Keep the [6] Button pressed during normal playback. !"# !"# $%&'($%)*+,-./0# $%x5z Search Lock Function !"#x6z !"#$%&'()*+,-./ For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the Cue Button...

  • Page 37: Watching Playback On A Tv

    VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN & AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT ENGLISH !"#$%&' Watching Playback on a TV !"#$%&'"()*+,&'-./012 345 By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can watch playback of the recorded scenes on the TV screen. Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera and the !"#$%&'"()*+,-./01.2034 TV for safety’s sake.

  • Page 38: Fading In/Out

    CAMERA 2, 5 1, 3, 4, 6 FADE ENGLISH Fading In/Out ∫ Fading In ∫ !"#$%&'()*+, !" !" Fading in lets you make the picture (and sound) appear gradually at the beginning of a recording. !"#$% &'()*+,- x c^ab z With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, keep the [FADE] Button pressed.

  • Page 39: Recording A Still Picture (Snapshot Recording)

    SNAP SNAP MULTI/ CAMERA FUNCTIONS SNAP 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS MENU PRESS MENU TO EXIT TRACKING FOCUS / SET CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR D.ZOOM MULTI STROBE1 SHUTTER EFFECT TOP REC BUTTON MULTI/SNAP RETURN ----...

  • Page 40: Using Special Effects (Digital Effects)

    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 MENU 1, 5 DIGITAL EFFECT D.ZOOM EFFECT1 SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC 2, 3 STRETCH MIRROR TRACKING STROBE GAIN UP MULTI...

  • Page 41: Digital Effects 1 [Effect1]

    D.ZOOM D.ZOOM MOSAIC STROBE STROBE STRETCH GAIN UP STRETCH MIRROR STROBE ENGLISH ! N x bccb`qN z Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] !"#$% x [ z l US Super Image Stabilizer Mode [[] (l 86) !"#$%&'(!)*+,-.%/012345 This prevents shaky pictures when recording in the tele !"# range or from a moving vehicle.
  • Page 42 < WIPE MULTI P IN P ENGLISH !" xjriqfz l VM VO Multi Image Mode [MULTI] (l 90, 92) !"# V !"#$ The screen is divided into 9 small still fields. Picture-in-Picture Mode [P IN P] (l 94) ! xm=fk=mz l VQ A small still picture is inserted and displayed inside the !"#$%&'()*+,-."#/ normal picture.

  • Page 43: Digital Effects 2 [Effect2]

    SOLARI SEPIA NEGA D.FADE3 D.FADE1 D.FADE2 ENGLISH ! O x bccb`qO z Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] !xkbd^z Negative Mode [NEGA] !"#$%&'()*(+,- The picture has reversed colours similar to photographic negatives. !"#xpli^ofz !"#$%&'()* Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] The picture has an effect similar to a painting. !xpbmf^z Sepia Mode [SEPIA] !"#$%&'()*+, -.

  • Page 44: Using The Super Image Stabilizer Function

    INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW DIGITAL EFFECT D.ZOOM EFFECT1 SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH MIRROR MENU STROBE GAIN UP MULTI P IN P WIPE EFFECT2 TRACKING RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$%&'() Using the Super Image Stabilizer Function !"#$%&'()*+,-./01234 5675 In recording situations where shaking of the Movie Camera is likely to happen, for example when you have zoomed in on a...

  • Page 45: Using The Digital Zoom Function

    sVOLr INFO- V C R CAMERA WINDOW D.ZOOM DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 D.ZOOM SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH MIRROR STROBE GAIN UP MULTI P IN P WIPE EFFECT2 NEGA SOLARI MENU SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT 1, 3, 4 TRACKING CAMERA SETUP 2, 3,...

  • Page 46: Displaying 9 Small Still Pictures On The Screen

    MULTI/ INFO- SNAP CAMERA V C R WINDOW DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 D.ZOOM SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH MIRROR STROBE GAIN UP MULTI P IN P WIPE EFFECT2 RETURN ---- CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR D.ZOOM 100X 480X MULTI STROBE1 STROBE2 SHUTTER EFFECT TOP REC BUTTON MULTI/SNAP MENU RETURN...
  • Page 47 MULTI/ INFO- SNAP CAMERA V C R WINDOW DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 D.ZOOM SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH MIRROR STROBE GAIN UP MULTI P IN P WIPE EFFECT2 RETURN ---- CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR D.ZOOM 100X 480X MULTI STROBE1 STROBE2 MENU SHUTTER EFFECT TOP REC BUTTON MULTI/SNAP 1, 2 TRACKING...

  • Page 48: Displaying A Small Still Picture Inside

    MULTI/ P IN P SNAP INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 D.ZOOM SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH MIRROR STROBE GAIN UP MULTI P IN P WIPE EFFECT2 NEGA SOLARI SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 MENU RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR D.ZOOM...
  • Page 49 CAMERA 2, 3, 4 INFO- V C R WIPE CAMERA WIPE WINDOW DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 D.ZOOM SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC MENU STRETCH MIRROR STROBE GAIN UP MULTI P IN P WIPE EFFECT2 NEGA SOLARI TRACKING SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT FOCUS / SET ENGLISH...

  • Page 50: Digital Fade

    D.FADE1 INFO- V C R CAMERA WINDOW D.FADE1 PROG. AE STORE COLOUR OFF/ON D.FADE1 CAMERA D.FADE2 D.FADE2 MENU D.FADE2 TRACKING 4, 7 D.FADE3 FADE FOCUS / SET D.FADE3 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 D.FADE3 ENGLISH !"# Digital Fade There are 3 Digital Fade Modes available. !"#$%&'() Digital Fade 1 [D.FADE1] ! N xaKc^abNz...

  • Page 51: Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording

    STDBY CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP MOTION SENSOR MOTION SENSOR 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR 1, 5 MENU D.ZOOM MULTI STROBE1 SHUTTER 2, 3 EFFECT TOP REC BUTTON TRACKING 2, 4 RETURN...
  • Page 52 ENGLISH !"#$ %&'()*+,-./0123 ∫ In the Following Recording Situations, the ∫ !"#$%&"'()*%+,-. Motion Sensor May Not Work Correctly: ≥ !"#$%&'()*+,-. ≥A white wall or another single-colour background behind the ≥ !"#$%&'() subject. ≥ ≥A subject with horizontal, vertical or oblique stripes. !"#$%&'()*+,- ≥...

  • Page 53: Recording In Dark Places Without Any

    0LUX O LUX ENGLISH !"#$%&'()*+ Recording in Dark Places without Any !" M=iìñ Illumination (0 Lux Night View Function) This function is convenient when you want to record at night !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123#45676 in places without any illumination, for example for observing !"#$%&'()*+,-.!/01234567 the behaviour of nocturnal animals, etc.

  • Page 54: Recording With Manual White Balance Adjustment

    sVOLr ;W.B PROG. AE ENGLISH !"#$%&'()*+ Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 With this Movie Camera, you can also adjust the white !"#$%&'() *+,-./01234567 balance manually. !"#$%&'()*+,-./ l NMU Use this mode for special subjects and recording conditions, !"#$%&'()*+ ,-. /012 for which the Full Auto Mode is not suitable, and for light sources outside the range (l 108).

  • Page 55: Colour Temperature And White Balance Adjustment

    10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K ENGLISH ! "#$% Colour Temperature and White Balance !"#$%&'()*$+,-.)/ !"# Adjustment ! "#$ !"#$!%&' !"#$ Every light source has its own colour temperature measured !"#$%&'( )*!+, in Kelvin (K).

  • Page 56: Recording With Manual Focus

    sVOLr PROG. AE MENU TRACKING FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$%&'() Recording with Manual Focus Adjustment !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789 !"#$% This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for subjects and recording situations for which automatic focusing ! x moldK ^b z !"#$% is not precise.

  • Page 57: Recording In Special Situations

    Ω PROG. AE º ENGLISH !"#$% Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456 This function lets you select Automatic Exposure settings ! x moldK ^b z !"#$%& optimized for special recording situations. !" x5z x7z x 4 z xΩz xºz Press the [PROG.
  • Page 58 ENGLISH Sports Mode !"#$%&'()*+,-./012345678 ≥When playing back scenes recorded in the Sports Mode, ≥ !"#$%&'() you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp images with fine details. !"#$%&'()$*+$,-./0123456 ≥ ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour or !"#$%&'() natrium lamps as the colour and the brightness of the !"#$%&'()*+),&-./0123456 ≥...

  • Page 59: Using The Remote Controller

    VIDEO CAMERA START/ MULTI/ DATE/ STOP TITLE SNAP COUNTER RESET FADE ZOOM D.FADE COLOUR /REW PLAY STORE PAUSE OFF/ON STOP COLOUR ∫ SELECT EFFECT P.B. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ENGLISH !" Using the Remote Controller !"#$%&'()*+,-'.(/012 34'5 The Remote Controller lets you take part in the action and control the recording operation from in front of the Movie Camera.
  • Page 60 VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ MULTI/ STOP TITLE SNAP COUNTER RESET FADE ZOOM D.FADE COLOUR /REW PLAY STORE PAUSE OFF/ON STOP COLOUR ∫ SELECT EFFECT P.B. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ENGLISH Controls for Playback !" x6z Rewind/Review Button [6] !"#$%$&...
  • Page 61 VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ MULTI/ STOP SNAP TITLE COUNTER RESET FADE ZOOM D.FADE COLOUR /REW PLAY STORE PAUSE OFF/ON STOP COLOUR ∫ SELECT 10˚ EFFECT P.B. 15˚ ZOOM < STORE MENU 15˚ OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL 15˚ ENGLISH !" L Controls for Recording and Zoom/Sound Volume xpq^oqLpqlmz l RQ Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 54) xwlljLsliz l SM SO UU NRO...

  • Page 62: Inserting The Button-Type Battery Into The Remote Controller

    ENGLISH !"#$%&'( Inserting the Button-type Battery into the Remote Controller !"#$%&' Pull out the Battery Holder while pressing the !"#$% !"#$%&'() Stopper !"#$%&'( Insert the button-type battery with the stamped (r) mark facing upward. !"#$% ∫ !"#$"%&'()*+,-$ ≥ Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote !"#$% !"#$%&'()*%&+,-.

  • Page 63: Recording Yourself With The Lcd Monitor Facing Forward

    CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 2, 5 MENU 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS 2, 3 PRESS MENU TO EXIT TRACKING 2, 4 FOCUS / SET DISPLAY SETUP CAMERA TAPE DISPLAY 7, 8 C.RESET ---- 180u SELF SHOOT NOR.
  • Page 64 0:00.00 AUTO ENGLISH ∫ Mirror Mode ∫ !"#$%&'()*+,-./01*234#$56 When recording yourself with the LCD Monitor facing forward, the picture shown on it the way it is being recorded may be !"#$%&'()*+, difficult to get used to. !"#$%&'()*+,-./)012345678 This is because we usually look at ourselves in the mirror, so !"#$%&'()*+,-./01()234567 we see a mirror-image and this feels more natural.

  • Page 65: Recording With Pre-Programmed Titles Inserted In The Picture

    TITLE SETUP DATE/TITLE DATE TIME TITLE TITLE URLAUB LANGUAGE FOR TITLE GERMAN SIZE NORMAL COLOUR YELLOW RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT MENU 2, 4 TRACKING 1, 3, 5 FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$%&'()*+,- Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in the Picture You can insert one of 10 pre-programmed titles in recordings !"#$%&'()*+#,-./01234 of special occasions such as weddings and birthday parties.
  • Page 66 DATE/ TITLE TITLE SETUP DATE/TITLE DATE TIME TITLE TITLE HOLIDAY LANGUAGE FOR TITLE ENGLISH SIZE NORMAL LARGE COLOUR WHITE RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT MENU HOLIDAY TRACKING HOLIDAY FOCUS / SET ENGLISH ! x pfwb z !"# x 34 z Turn the [34] Dial to select [SIZE] !"#$%&...

  • Page 67: Creating Your Own Titles And Inserting Them During Recording (Digital Superimposer Function)

    STORE COLOUR OFF/ON 3, 5 4 ENGLISH !"#$%&'()*+, Creating Your Own Titles and !"#$% Inserting Them During Recording (Digital Superimposer Function) !"#$%&'()*+,-./'(012 !" !"#$%&' !"#$%&'()*+,-. This function lets you store the image of a handwritten title, !"#$%&'()*+,-./')0 #12345 signboard, printed title, (or some similar object with strong contrast) in the Movie Camera’s digital image memory.

  • Page 68: Inserting Your Own Title At The Beginning Of A Recording

    STORE OFF/ON 1, 5 CAMERA 2, 3, 4, 6 ENGLISH !"#$%&'()*!+, Inserting Your Own Title at the Beginning of a Recording !"#$% x lccLlk z Press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly to make the !"#$%&'"()*+,-./'01234 ≥ title appear. l NPO ≥Confirm that the colour indicated is suitable for the intended scene.

  • Page 69: Using Various Functions During Playback

    HOLIDAY DATE/ TITLE ENGLISH !"#$%&' Using Various Functions during Playback !"#$%&'()*#+&),"-./01234 !"#$%&'()*+,-.'/0123456$7 With this Movie Camera you can add various effects to the !"#$%&'() recorded picture during playback. This is especially convenient for creatively enhancing certain scenes when you !"# edit individual recorded scenes into a finished video.

  • Page 70: Playback Digital Effects

    VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ MULTI/ STOP TITLE SNAP COUNTER RESET FADE ZOOM INFO- D.FADE CAMERA V C R COLOUR WINDOW /REW PLAY STORE PAUSE OFF/ON STOP COLOUR ∫ SELECT EFFECT P.B. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ENGLISH !"# Playback Digital Effects There are various modes available for adding special digital !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 !"#...
  • Page 71 MULTI/ INFO- SNAP CAMERA V C R WINDOW PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MULTI STROBE1 STROBE2 RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT MENU 1, 4 2, 3 TRACKING 2, 3 FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$% V !" !"# N ∫ Capturing and Displaying a Sequence of 9 Still ∫...
  • Page 72 5, 6 MULTI/ INFO- SNAP CAMERA V C R WINDOW PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MULTI STROBE1 STROBE2 RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT MENU 1, 4 2, 3 TRACKING 2, 3 FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$ V !" !"# O ∫ Continuously Capturing and Displaying 9 Still ∫...
  • Page 73 MULTI/ P IN P SNAP INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT1 MOSAIC STRETCH MIRROR STROBE MULTI P IN P MIX WIPE EFFECT2 RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT ENGLISH ∫ ∫ Picture-in-Picture Function !"#$%&'()*+,-./0121345678 This function lets you display a small still picture inside the normal playback picture.
  • Page 74 VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ MULTI/ STOP TITLE SNAP COUNTER RESET FADE ZOOM D.FADE COLOUR /REW PLAY STORE PAUSE OFF/ON STOP COLOUR ∫ SELECT EFFECT P.B. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ENGLISH !"#$ !% ∫ Mix Function and Wipe Function ∫...
  • Page 75 ∫ D.FADE1 D.FADE1 INFO- CAMERA V C R WINDOW D.FADE1 COLOUR D.FADE2 D.FADE2 D.FADE2 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 FADE D.FADE3 1, 2, D.FADE3 3, 4, 6 ENGLISH !"# ∫ Playback Digital Fade ∫ !"#$%&'()*+,-.!"#$%&/01 There are 3 Playback Digital Fade Modes available. They are the same as the Digital Fade Modes that can be used for !"# l VU recording.

  • Page 76: Playback Digital Superimposer

    STORE COLOUR OFF/ON ENGLISH !"# Playback Digital Superimposer !"#$%&'()*+, !"# This function gives the pictures the same visual effect as the l NPO Digital Superimposer Function (l 132). The Playback Digital Superimposer Function can be used !" !" #$%&'()* +,-. only when the TBC Function is activated.

  • Page 77: Enlarging The Playback Picture (Playback Zoom)

    VIDEO CAMERA START/ DATE/ MULTI/ STOP TITLE SNAP PB ZOOM COUNTER RESET FADE ZOOM D.FADE COLOUR /REW PLAY STORE PAUSE OFF/ON STOP COLOUR ∫ SELECT EFFECT P.B. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ENGLISH !" #$% !"# Enlarging the Playback Picture (Playback Zoom) !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123%45 With this function, you can enlarge a part of the picture by up...

  • Page 78: Using The Tape Counter Indication

    0:09.22 0:00.00 DISPLAY SETUP TAPE DISPLAY C.RESET ---- SELF SHOOT NOR. RETURN ---- PRESS MENU TO EXIT DISPLAY SETUP TAPE MENU DISPLAY C.RESET ---- 1, 3 TRACKING RETURN ---- 2, 4 PRESS MENU TO EXIT FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$%&# Using the Tape Counter Indication !"#$%&'()*+,-./* The Tape Counter Indication is convenient for the following...
  • Page 79 M 0:00.00 0:00.00 M 0:00.00 0:00.00 ◊ ◊ R 0:30 R 0:30 R 0:30 R 0:30 AUTO AUTO ◊ AUTO ENGLISH !"#$%&' ∫ Changing the Tape Counter Indication ∫ By changing the setting for [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the Counter Display !"...
  • Page 80 M 0:00.00 s SEARCH SEARCH r DISPLAY SETUP CAMERA TAPE DISPLAY MEMORY PARTIAL C.RESET ---- SELF SHOOT NOR. 1, 2 MENU DISPLAY SETUP TAPE DISPLAY MEMORY TRACKING C.RESET ---- FOCUS / SET ENGLISH !"#$%& Using the Memory Stop Function !"#$%&'()*+,-(./012345678 This function is convenient for temporarily marking a tape position during recording or playback so that you can easily !"#$%&'()*+,-./012...

  • Page 81: Dubbing (Copying)

    CAMERA ∫ 3, 5, 6 VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT ENGLISH Dubbing (Copying) !"#$%&' ()%*% By connecting the AV Cable (supplied), you can copy the !" !" cassette recorded with this Movie Camera onto a VCR. !"...

  • Page 82: Using The Movie Camera With A Computer

    VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO DIGITAL STILL PICTURE DIGITAL STILL PICTURE ENGLISH !"#$%&'()* Using the Movie Camera with a Computer !"#$%&'()*+,-.$%/"#01(*23 !"#$% The supplied Personal Computer Connection Kit makes it possible to connect the Movie Camera to a computer and !"#$ transmit still video images to it.

  • Page 83: Precautions

    !"#$%&'()*+, unit and consult qualified service personnel. For Australia or New Zealand: !"#$%&'()*+,-./01234 ∫ Consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. !"#$%&'()*+, ≥ !"#$#%&' ∫ To prevent fire, electric shock and malfunction, ≥...

  • Page 84: Precautions For The Battery

    ENGLISH !"#$ Precautions for the Battery The Battery’s ability to generate electric energy is based on a !"#$% #&'"()*+,-./0123 chemical reaction. If the Battery is incorrectly handled, it could !"#$%&'()*+,-!./01234567 cause leakage, excessive rise in temperature, fire or !"#$% explosion. ∫...

  • Page 85: Causes Of Condensation And Remedy

    ENGLISH !"#$%&'() Causes of Condensation and Remedy When condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera and !"#$% !&'()*+,-./01234567 on the tape, recording becomes impossible. In addition, the ! "#$%&'()*+,-. / 01 "#23 tape might remain in contact with the heads and this could seriously damage the Movie Camera.

  • Page 86: How The White Balance (Tint) Adjustment Works

    ENGLISH !"#$ How the White Balance (Tint) Adjustment Works !"#$%&'()*+,-./012345)*(6 !"#$%&' ( )* +,-./0123456 Video recording takes place under various light sources, from !"#$%&'( )*+,- ./01 sunlight as the main natural light source to a wide range of !"#$%&'()*+,-./01)23+4567 artificial light sources such as fluorescent lamps. As each of !"#$%&'( these light sources has a different colour temperature, each of !"#$%&'...

  • Page 87: Indications

    0:00 PAUSE RECORD PAUSE INDEX ENGLISH !" Indications ∫ Warning/Alarm Indications ∫ (l 168) Condensation ! l =NSU (l 168) Video Head Clogging !"# l =NSU Remaining Battery Power When the remaining battery power is used up, the Movie Camera ! "...
  • Page 88 0:00.00 M 0:00.00 R 0:30 ü AUTO FAMILY FAMILY 12:30 15.10.2001 ENGLISH !"# l =SU High-Speed Rewinding Mode (l 68) !"# l =TM Still Playback Mode (l 70) !"#$% !& l =NRQ Elapsed Tape Time (l 154) !"#$%&'xM MMKMMz !"#$ %&'" When the tape is rewound further than the position !"#$x z [0:00.00], the minus sign [j] appears in front of the...
  • Page 89 SNAP TRACK. EFFECT1 D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH MIRROR STROBE GAIN UP MULTI P IN P WIPE NEGA SOLARI SEPIA D.FADE1 ENGLISH !"# l =SU Tracking Adjustment Mode (l 68) Colour Indication for Digital Image (l 132, 150) !"#$%& l =NPO NRM Snapshot Recording Mode (l 76) !"# l TS Playback Digital Effect Mode (l 138)

  • Page 90: Demonstration Mode

    S-VHS ET PB ZOOM STDBY 0LUX MOTION SENSOR V.ZOOM ENGLISH !"# l NRO Playback Zoom Mode (l 152) S-VHS Mode (l 44) l =QQ pJsep S-VHS ET Mode (l 44) l =QQ pJsep=bq Recording Mode (l 126) ! l =NOS Recording Pause Mode (l 126) !"# l=NOS ≥The above indications...

  • Page 91: Optional Accessories

    1. VW-AS7E/A 2. CGR-V14S 3. CGR-V26S 4. CGR-V53S 5. VW-KBC7E VW-LF43WE CGR-V610 CGR-V620 CGR-V816 VW-TCA7E 11. VW-LT4314WE VW-LW4307WE VZ-CT55E VZ-LDR10E VW-SK11E VW-DTA10E/A ENGLISH Optional Accessories !" 11. AC Adaptor !"# 12. Battery Pack (Lithium-Ion) !"# 13. Battery Pack (Lithium-Ion) !"# 14.

  • Page 92: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications !"# S-VHS-C Movie Camera Information for your safety pJsepJ` TKO s Power Source: DC 7.2 V (Battery) !"#$ TKV s DC 7.9 V (AC Adaptor) Power Consumption !"# !"#$%&' (Battery Operation): 4.5 W (When using Finder) QKR t (NV-VS50) ksJspRM 6.0 W (When using LCD Monitor)

  • Page 93: Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions)

    ENGLISH !"# !"#$%& Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions) !"#$%&'( Power Supply !"#$%&'()*+$,-."/#$0 The Movie Camera does not turn on. Is the Battery or the AC Adaptor connected correctly? l=NU OM Confirm the connection. (l 18, 20) !"#$%& The Movie Camera has turned off automatically. !"#$%&'(")*+,-.S !"# If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause...

  • Page 94: Using The Remote Controller

    ENGLISH Recording (Continued) !"# L !"#$%&'() Recording does not start when pressing the !"#$%&'()*+, -".$%&# Recording Start/Stop Button. The tab of the inserted cassette is broken out. Insert a !"#$%&'($)*+,+-./ 0 cassette with intact tab. Or cover the hole where the l=QM tab was with two layers of adhesive tape.

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