Panasonic NV-VZ18GC Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic NV-VZ18GC Operating Instructions Manual

Vhs-c movie camera
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Model No.
NV-VZ18GC/GCS
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
使用前,请详细阅读本说明书。
Перед пользованием прочтите, пожалуйста, эту инструкцию полностью.
VHS-C 型摄像机
VHS-C Movie Camera

Operating Instructions

Инструкция по
эксплуатации
使用说明书
VQT0H40-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    VHS-C 型摄像机 VHS-C Movie Camera Model No. NV-VZ18GC/GCS 使用说明书 Operating Instructions Инструкция по эксплуатации Before use, please read these instructions completely. 使用前,请详细阅读本说明书。 Перед пользованием прочтите, пожалуйста, эту инструкцию полностью. VQT0H40-1...
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety The socket outlet shall be installed near As this equipment gets hot during use, the equipment and easily accessible or the operate it in a well ventilated place; do mains plug or an appliance coupler shall not install this equipment in a confined remain readily operable.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......30 Before Use Standard Accessories........32 Optional Accessories........32 Controls and Components......32 Remote Controller ......... 33 Power Supply ..........34 Charging Time and Available Recording Time ............35 Lens Cap and Grip Belt ......... 35 Attaching the Shoulder Strap......
  • Page 4: Before Use

    VCR Mode/Charging Lamp [VCR]/[CHARGE] -34- -49- -55- 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX OFF/ON] 1) AC Adaptor and AC Mains Lead -34- -48- ≥A NV-VZ18GC White Balance Sensor -44- ≥AB NV-VZ18GCS Remote Control Sensor -34- 2) Battery Pack -34- Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters...
  • Page 5: Remote Controller

    Before Use (22) LCD Monitor Remote Controller -37- The buttons with the same mark as on the Due to limitations in LCD production Movie Camera generally have the same technology, there may be some tiny bright or function. dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
  • Page 6: Power Supply

    Before Use ª Replacing the Batteries The life of the batteries is about 1 year. When the batteries are exhausted, purchase two new “AAA”, “UM-4” or “R03” type batteries and insert them in the same way as explained above. ≥Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. ≥Do not mix different battery types, i.e.
  • Page 7: Charging Time And Available Recording Time

    Before Use ≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto To Remove the Battery from the Movie the Grip Belt. (When you are not recording, be Camera sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch (34) Lens for protection.) [OFF] and, while sliding the...
  • Page 8: Inserting A Cassette

    Before Use Inserting a Cassette If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it is possible to insert or eject the cassette without turning on the Movie Camera. Connect the AC Adaptor or attach a charged Battery. Turn the cog wheel 1 to tighten the tape.
  • Page 9: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes

    Before Use Turning on the Movie Camera and If a subject with strong contrast or a menu is displayed in the Viewfinder, a ghost image may Selecting Modes remain temporarily. 3 However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded ª...
  • Page 10: Using The Menu Screen

    Before Use LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Turn the [34] Dial (10) to select the item It adjusts the brightness of the image on the to be set. LCD screen. Press the [SET] Button to set the LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR] selected item to a desired mode.
  • Page 11 Before Use ª [VCR FUNCTIONS] 4) [TITLE SETUP] Title Setup Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu [DATE/TITLE] Date/Time/Title Indication -40- VCR FUNCTIONS [TITLE] 1.DIGITAL EFFECT Title -48- 2. FADE SETUP 3.TITLE SETUP [LANGUAGE FOR TITLE] 4.DATE/TIME SETUP Language of the Title 5.DISPLAY SETUP -48- 6.LCD/EVF SETUP [SIZE]...
  • Page 12: Setting Date And Time

    Before Use Setting Date and Time Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication During recording or when the Movie Camera is Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, press the has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the [DATE/TITLE] Button (30) to make the...
  • Page 13: Camera Mode

    Camera Mode ≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for Camera Mode more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off Recording automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording from this When recording with the [AUTO] Indication condition, turn off, then turn on the power displayed, the Movie Camera automatically again.
  • Page 14: Zoom In/Out Functions

    Camera Mode ≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the (14) Press the [SIS] Button Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the (14) image is also shown in the Viewfinder. ≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF SHOOT] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR].
  • Page 15: Recording In Special Situations

    Camera Mode Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (13) When the image is completely gone, press during the Recording Pause Mode. the Recording Start/Stop Button (31) stop recording. FADE (13) CAMERA (31) ≥The image fades out gradually. When the image is completely gone, press Release the [FADE] Button (13) the Recording Start/Stop Button...
  • Page 16: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    Camera Mode ≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with Manual White Balance Adjustment your hand during recording. Otherwise, White White Balance Adjustment recognizes the Balance will not function normally. colour of light and makes adjustment so that the white colour will become pure white. The Movie 10 000K 9 000K Camera determines the hue of light that it...
  • Page 17: Manual Iris Adjustment

    Camera Mode ≥Zooming in on the subject before adjusting Turn the [EXPOSURE] Dial (10) to adjust the focus ensures that the subject remains the iris. precisely focused even when you later zoom out. Turn the [MF] Dial (10) to adjust the focus. (10) TRACKING/ EXPOSURE...
  • Page 18: Digital Fade Function

    Camera Mode To Cancel the Digital Effect Digital Fade Function Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> There are various Digital Fade Modes available. [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [OFF]. [FADE SETUP] >> [DIGITAL FADE] >> ≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [ON].
  • Page 19: Interval Recording

    Camera Mode Interval Recording Motion Sensor Function You can record sequentially at preset time With the built-in Motion Sensor, the Movie spans. Leaving the Movie Camera aimed at a Camera senses the subject’s movement and specific subject, you can record subtle changes starts recording automatically.
  • Page 20: Lux Night View Function

    Camera Mode 0 Lux Night View Function Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [TITLE] >> a desired title. Your Movie Camera emits infra-red rays so as ≥The titles will cycle in the following order: to record subjects that cannot be seen with the [HOLIDAY] >...
  • Page 21: Vcr Mode

    VCR Mode ª Adjusting the Sound Volume VCR Mode Push the [sVOLr] Lever (32) toward [r] to Playing Back increase or [s] to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication appears and the number The recorded scenes can be played back of bars increases or decreases.
  • Page 22: Eliminating Picture Distortions

    VCR Mode ª Still Playback Eliminating Picture Distortions This Movie Camera is capable of still picture (Manual Tracking Adjustment) playback. This Movie Camera adjusts the tracking Press the [;] Button (19) during playback. automatically. With certain cassettes, however, the tracking adjustment may not be precise. In this case, adjust the tracking manually.
  • Page 23: Playback Digital Effect Functions

    VCR Mode Playback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back on Your TV During playback, special digital effects can be ª Using the AV Cable added to the recorded pictures. The same By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, effects as those of Digital Effects ( ) except -45- the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV...
  • Page 24: Audio Dubbing

    VCR Mode Audio Dubbing Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [COUNTER RESET] You can add music or narration to the recorded >> [YES]. cassette. Switch the Movie Camera over to the Still Playback Mode at the point where you want to add new sound.
  • Page 25: Dubbing

    VCR Mode Dubbing After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures. [AUDIO IN] [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO OUT] [VIDEO OUT] 1 AV Cable (not supplied) Movie Camera: 1) Insert the recorded Cassette. VCR: 2) Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.
  • Page 26: Others

    Others Others To Use the Tape Counter Indication The Tape Counter Indication is convenient for Indications the following 2 purposes: to check the Elapsed Various functions and the Movie Camera status Tape Time, and to use the Memory Stop are shown on the screen. Function.
  • Page 27: Warning/Alarm Indications

    Others ª Using the LCD Monitor Warning/Alarm Indications ≥Return the LCD Monitor to its vertical position If any one of the following indications lights up or before closing it. Also, make sure that the flashes, please check the condition of the Movie Cassette Compartment is securely closed Camera.
  • Page 28: Digital Effect Functions

    Others ≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that In the following cases, the [1] Indication you turn the Super Image Stabilizer off. flashes: ≥The Super Image Stabilizer Function does not ≥The flashing indicates that the previously operate when you set [DIGITAL EFFECT] of adjusted White Balance setting is still kept.
  • Page 29: Playback Digital Effect Functions

    Others ª TBC Function In the Following Recording Situations, the ≥When you play back a cassette with stretched, Motion Sensor May Not Work Correctly: ≥A white wall or another single-colour shrunk or otherwise damaged tape, the TBC background behind the subject. Function does not work correctly (it may ≥A subject with horizontal, vertical or oblique repeatedly turn on and off).
  • Page 30: Precautions

    Others ≥It is not possible to perform Insert Editing on To prevent fire, electric shock and an unrecorded part of the tape. If you try to do malfunction, observe the following points: so, the tape will stop. ≥Use only the recommended accessories. ≥When pressing the [MENU] Button in the ≥Do not disassemble the Movie Camera or Recording Pause Mode, the Camera Mode...
  • Page 31: Precautions For The Battery

    Others ≥To unplug the AC Mains Lead, be sure to pull ≥Do not place it near magnetized equipment. ≥Avoid places where the temperature can it out by the plug, not by the cable. ≥Do not forcefully bend the cables or alter them. become very high.
  • Page 32: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)

    Others Before Requesting Repair Date/Time/Title Indication. Then press the [DATE/TITLE] Button so that the (Problems and Solutions) Date/Time/Title Indication appears. ( -40- Power Supply Playback 1: The Movie Camera does not turn on. 1: No playback picture is reproduced when •...
  • Page 33: Explanation Of Terms

    Others Explanation of Terms Auto Focus Adjustment The image of the subject enters the Movie ª How the White Balance (Tint) Camera through the lens and is converted into Adjustment Works an electrical signal (video signal) for recording onto tape. Based on this signal, the Auto Focus Video recording takes place under various light System automatically adjusts the focal distance sources, from sunlight as the main natural light...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Others Specifications AC Adaptor (VSK0657) VHS-C Movie Camera Information for your safety Information for your safety Power Source: Power Source: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 7.2 V (Battery) Power Consumption: DC 11.0 V (AC Adaptor) 14 W Power Consumption DC Output: (Battery Operation): DC 11.0 V, 1.0 A...
  • Page 35 ИНФОРМАЦИЯ О СЕРТИФИКАЦИИ ПРОДУКЦИИ Сетевые адаптеры для видеокамер МОДЕЛЬ VSK0657 Panasonic АЯ46 Сертифицирована органом по сертификации промыщленной продукции РОСТЕСТ-Москва (Регистрационный номер в Госреестре—РОСС RU.0001.10АЯ46) Сертификат соответствия: № РОСС JP. АЯ46.B64907 Сертификат соответствия выдан: 08 октября, 2003 Сертификат соответствия действителен 07 октября, 2006 до:...

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