Model No. NV-VZ14B NV-VZ15B NV-RZ15B VHS-C Movie Camera Operating Instructions NV-VZ14B NV-VZ15B NV-RZ15B LCD Monitor Remote Controller Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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. Information for Your Safety Movie Camera ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera.
Advanced Operations Recording (Filming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking If the Picture Is Recorded (Recording Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause (Camera Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Backlit Scenes (Backlight Compensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle (Zooming In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and Functions For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets. s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 1 5 16 2 ;W.B ∫ 1 BLC VCR CAMERA CHARGE 17 INFOWINDOW TBC 18 19 20 15 3 24 25 4, 5 ,6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Camera Mode Lamp [CAMERA] (p. 20) 2 VCR Mode/Charging Lamp [VCR/CHARGE] (p. 6, 26) 3 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX OFF/ON] (p. 42) 4 White Balance Sensor (p. 44) 5 Remote Control Sensor (p. 52) (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only) 6 Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters (p. 42) 7 Lens Cap Holder (p.
Preparations A 27 28 33 34 30 35 36 V 37 38 39 29 30 31 32 27 Audio Output Socket [A] (p. 30, 62) 37 Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 9) 28 Video Output Socket [V] (p. 30, 62) 38 Shoulder Strap Holders Before you go recording outside, we recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap to prevent the Movie Camera from dropping accidentally. 29 DC Input Socket [DC IN] (p. 6) 30 Recording Start/Stop Buttons (p. 21) Use either of these buttons depending on the recording angle. 31 Grip Belt (p.
1 Title Procedure The 2 Types of Power Supply 1) AC Adaptor 1 (supplied) to supply power from an AC mains socket 2) Battery (supplied) Connect the AC Mains Lead to an AC mains socket. Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket Connect the AC Adaptor to the [DC IN] Socket on the Movie Camera. Supplying Power with the Battery Charge the Battery before using it. Charging Lamp [CHARGE] Flashing: During charging Flashing with [CAMERA] Lamp: When error occurs Lit: VCR Mode Off: The Battery is fully charged.
∫ Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording NV-RZ15 CGR-V14 (supplied) CGR-V14S 1 h 40 min. 1 h 40 min. B 2 h 55 min. (2 h 5 min.) 2 h 55 min. CGR-V26S A 3 h 10 min. 3 h 10 min. B 5 h 25 min. (4 h 5 min.) 5 h 25 min. A 6 h 20 min. 6 h 20 min. B 10 h 50 min. (8 h.) 10 h 50 min. CGR-V53S A Charging Time for a Full Charge B Maximum Continuous Recording Time (The times shown in the above chart are approximations.
CAMERA OFF VCR Eyepiece Corrector Lever Title Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and easy to read. Before adjusting the Viewfinder, make sure that the LCD Monitor is completely closed. (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) Never aim the Movie Camera with its Viewfinder or Lens directly at the sun; this could damage internal parts of the unit. Procedure 1 Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].
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. Preparations Attaching the Lens Cap Attach the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord to the Grip Belt. ≥Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap. ≥When not actually recording, always attach the Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it. Remarks, etc. ≥Do not hold the Movie Camera by the Viewfinder or apply any pressure on it. 3 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever. 0:00.
VCR CAMERA CHARGE INFOWINDOW MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Using the Menu Screen This Movie Camera displays the settings of various functions in Menus to make it easy to select the desired functions and settings. Procedure 1 Press the [MENU] Button. When you press this button while the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit in red, the Camera Mode Main-Menu 1 appears. When you press this button while the [VCR] Lamp is lit in green, the VCR Mode Main-Menu 2 appears.
CAMERA 2 VCR Mode Main-Menu FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR FUNCTIONS 1.DIGITAL EFFECT 2.FADE SETUP 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS Preparations 1 Camera Mode Main-Menu PRESS MENU TO EXIT Remarks, etc. 3 4 Press the [SET] Button to display the selected SubMenu. Turn the [34] Dial to select the item to be set.
Menu Functions Camera Mode Menu 1`8 1 [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1 2 3 CAMERA SETUP MOTION SENSOR OFF ON DIGITAL ZOOM 45X 100X 700X SHUTTER EFFECT OFF ON RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT 2 [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu DIGITAL EFFECT 4 5 3 [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu 6 7 8 9 : FADE SETUP ; < = > ? RETURN ---YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT @ Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] 1. CAMERA SETUP 2. DIGITAL EFFECT 3. FADE SETUP 4. TITLE SETUP 5. DATE/TIME SETUP 6. DISPLAY SETUP 7.
6 [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu DATE/TIME SETUP YEAR MONTH DATE HOUR MIN. PRESS MENU 2002 2 28 15 30 TO RETURN A B DISPLAY 30 DISPLAY ALL MEMORY PARTIAL OFF ---YES C D COUNTER E RETURN PRESS 7 [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu SELF LCD/EVF LCD COLOUR [-]|||||------[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+] PRESS MENU TO RETURN [DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 (p.
Menu Functions (Cont.
5 [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu DISPLAY SETUP 30 60 DISPLAY ALL MEMORY OFF ---YES LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+] LCD COLOUR [-]|||||------[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+] RETURN ---YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Preparations LCD/EVF SETUP TAPE COUNTER RESET 45 6 [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu PRESS MENU TO RETURN 7 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 2 OTHER FUNCTIONS AUDIO DUBBING INSERT ---- ON ---- ON 3 4 RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 (p.
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. CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT DATE/TIME SETUP YEAR MONTH DATE HOUR MIN. MENU 2002 10 15 14 30 MF/ TRACKING PRESS MENU TO RETURN FOCUS / SET Set the correct date and time before recording.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder LCD/EVF SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+] LCD COLOUR [-]|||||------[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+] PRESS MENU TO RETURN Preparations (LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15.) If you select the [LCD/EVF SETUP] or [EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the following items are displayed. MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
3OPEN < EJECT Title Procedure Inserting/Ejecting the 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. 1 2 Connect the AC Adaptor or attach a charged Battery. Turn the cog wheel to tighten the tape. (p. 6) Cog Wheel Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings ≥Recording on a previously recorded cassette erases the existing scenes and sound.
∫ Selecting the Correct Tape Length Camera Mode DISPLAY SETUP TAPE 30 DISPLAY ALL COUNTER SELF RESET VCR Mode MENU DISPLAY ALL RESET MENU 45 ≥The Main-Menu appears. Turn the [34] Dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP] and then press the [SET] Button. Turn the [34] Dial to select [TAPE2]. Press the [SET] Button to select the correct tape length. [30] [230] SETUP 30 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The selected tape length is marked with the [1] Mark.
VCR CAMERA CHARGE INFOWINDOW CAMERA OFF VCR Title Recording (Filming) When the [AUTO] Indication appears, you can simply turn on the Movie Camera and press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording, and the focus and white balance are adjusted automatically. ≥If the [AUTO] Indication does not appear in the Viewfinder or on the LCD Monitor, press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording starts and the [%] Indication and the [REC] Indication appear. ([REC] means Recording.) RECORD CAMERA OFF VCR REC %% ≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. To resume recording from this condition, set the [CAMERA/ OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] and then to [CAMERA] again. ≥During recording, the Programme AE Function (p. 48) is locked.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 5 ;W.B ∫ 1 BLC TBC Title Checking If the Picture Is Recorded (Recording Check) To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. Procedure 1 Press the Recording Check Button [S] briefly in the Recording Pause Mode. The [CHK] Indication 1 appears. After checking, the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode and is ready for recording the next scene. ([CHK] means Check.
≥For Recording Check, the Movie Camera must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted. ≥The noise bars may appear when switching from Recording Pause to the last recorded scene. 2 3 Starting to Record from the Desired Position: Release the pressed Search Button. The Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode. s SEARCH S6 SEARCH r 5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
sVOLr TITLE DATE/TITLE DATE TITLE LANGUAGE FOR TITLE SIZE COLOUR RETURN PRESS SETUP W TIME HOLIDAY CHARGE ENGLISH NORMAL WHITE MENU VCR CAMERA T INFOWINDOW ---TO EXIT CAMERA OFF VCR MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle (Zooming In/Out) Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording wide-angle shots adds special effects to your videos.
∫ The Date/Time/Title Indication 1 2 14:30 15.10.2002 3 14:30 HOLIDAY 15.10.2002 15.10.2002 [DATE TIME] Date and Time (h/m) [DATE] Date only 4 5 6 HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 15.10.2002 [DATE TITLE] Date and Title [DATE TIME TITLE] Date, Time and Title [TITLE] Title only 14:30:15 15.10.2002 [DATE TIMErSECONDS] Date and Time (h/m/s) Remarks, etc. ≥The further you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W] or [T], the faster the zooming speed becomes.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 5 VCR CAMERA CHARGE INFOWINDOW ;W.B ∫ BLC 1 TBC 3 CAMERA OFF VCR Title Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera (Playback) You can watch playback of the recorded scenes. Procedure 1 Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [VCR] while pressing the Button 1. The [VCR] Lamp lights. CAMERA OFF VCR 2 Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. Rewind the tape to the point where the recording started.
3 Press the [1] Button to start playback. ≥The [!] Indication 2 appears. ≥When the tape reaches the end, it automatically rewinds to the beginning. 4 ∫ TBC (Time Base Corrector) Function To stop playback: Press the [∫] Button. ≥Never disconnect the AC Adaptor during Playback. This could damage the Movie Camera or the tape. 1 BLC TBC ∫ ! 2 ∫ Adjusting the Sound Volume (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) Push the [sVOLr] Lever toward [r] to increase the volume or push it toward [s] to decrease the volume.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 5 ;W.B ∫ 1 BLC TBC MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Eliminating Picture Distortions (Manual Tracking Adjustment) This Movie Camera adjusts the tracking automatically. With certain cassettes, however, the tracking adjustment may not be precise. In this case, adjust the tracking manually. TRACK TRACK. 1 Press the [FOCUS/SET] Button briefly during playback. The [TRACK.] Indication appears. FOCUS / SET 2 Turn the [TRACKING] Dial to adjust the tracking.
Returning to the Auto Tracking Mode Press the [FOCUS/SET] Button for more than 2 seconds during playback. ≥The Tracking Adjustment Function is automatically cancelled when the [TRACKING] Dial is not turned for 5 seconds. ≥It may not be possible to remove the noise bars completely. ≥It is not possible to adjust the tracking when a menu is displayed. ≥If you eject the cassette after adjusting the tracking, the adjusted setting is cancelled. Basic Operations Remarks, etc.
1 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) To Audio Output Socket. To Audio Input Socket. To Video Input Socket. A AV Cable V To Video Output Socket. OR 21-pin Cable (purchase separately) Title Play Back on a TV By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can watch playback of the recorded scenes on the TV screen. Procedure 1 Connect the Audio Output Socket [A] and the Video Output Socket [V] on the Movie Camera with the audio and video input sockets on the TV.
∫ Cleaning the Viewfinder If dust has entered the Viewfinder… 1 2 3 Push the Buttons on both sides of the Viewfinder and remove it in the direction of the arrow. Remove dust with a blower brush (not supplied). If you use a cotton swab or similar to clean the inside of the Viewfinder, use it very carefully to prevent scratching the screen inside the Viewfinder. To re-attach the Viewfinder, push it forward onto the Viewfinder Tube until it locks with a click.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR CAMERA CHARGE INFOWINDOW 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT OFF D.
1 4 3 2 700 D.ZOOM 5 B/W 6 NEGA MOSAIC SEPIA 7 STRETCH SOLARI Remarks, etc. Turn the [34] Dial to select [DIGITAL EFFECT] and then press the [SET] Button to select the desired digital effect. 4 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. Cancelling the Digital Effect MF/ TRACKING MENU FOCUS / SET 6 Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
sVOLr W VCR CAMERA CHARGE T INFOWINDOW MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Using the Digital Zoom Function This function is convenient when you want to enlarge a very distant subject even more than is possible with the normal (optical) zoom which offers a magnification range of 1k–18k. For the Digital Zoom Function, you can choose between up to 45k, up to 100k and up to 700k magnification. Procedure 1 After displaying the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu... (p.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT OFF D.ZOOM B/W SEPIA MOSAIC NEGA SOLARI STRETCH RED FILTER BLUE FILTER RETURN PRESS ---MENU TO EXIT FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.
FADE VCR CAMERA CHARGE INFOWINDOW CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS CAMERA OFF VCR PRESS MENU TO EXIT FADE SETUP DIGITAL FADE OFF ON FADE IN SLIDE FADE OUT SLIDE FADE COLOUR BLACK MENU MF/ TRACKING RETURN ---PRESS MENU TO EXIT FOCUS / SET Title Using the Fade Functions ∫ Fading In Fading in lets you make the picture (and sound) appear gradually at the beginning of a recording.
Normal Fading In/Out ∫ Fading Out 2 The whole picture fades in or fades out gradually. 1 ∫ Fading In 1 1 2 3 4 Set [DIGITAL FADE] on the [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. (p. 10) With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, keep the [FADE] Button pressed. When the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. 2 3 4 Set [DIGITAL FADE] on the [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. During recording, keep the [FADE] Button pressed.
OTHER REC SP INTERVAL REC TIME REC INTERVAL TIME DEMO CAMERA OFF VCR FUNCTIONS SPEED MODE RETURN PRESS OFF 5S 1S 15S 1MIN OFF MENU LP ON 1/2S 5S 30S 5MIN ---TO EXIT MENU REC REC PAUSE INT.REC INT.REC INT.REC MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Interval Recording You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the Movie Camera aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time.
Remarks, etc. Turn the [34] Dial to select [REC TIME]. 4 Press the [SET] Button to select the desired Recording Time. ≥Before performing other operations following Interval Recording, make sure the Interval Recording Mode is deactiveted. ≥The Interval Recording Mode is cancelled when the Movie Camera is turned off. MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET 1/4S (1/4 seconds) 5S (5 seconds) 7 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. The [INT.REC] Indication appears.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS CAMERA OFF VCR PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA SETUP MOTION SENSOR OFF DIGITAL ZOOM 45X ON MENU RETURN PRESS MF/ TRACKING MENU TO ---EXIT FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording In this mode, recording automatically starts when the built-in Motion Sensor detects some movement in the picture.
Remarks, etc. 3 Press the [SET] Button to select [ON]. 4 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. The [STDBY] Indication appears. MENU FOCUS / SET ≥Approximately 1 second after the Movie Camera’s Motion Sensor has detected movement in the picture, recording automatically starts. Approximately 10 seconds after movement in the picture has stopped, recording automatically stops and the Movie Camera is in the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by Mode.
VCR CAMERA CHARGE INFOWINDOW O LUX OFF ON SIS Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters Title Procedure Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination (0 Lux Night View Function) 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. In this mode, the Movie Camera emits infrared rays which makes it possible to record subjects that are invisible to the naked eye.
Remarks, etc. Cancelling the 0 Lux Night View Function Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] to make the [0LUX] Indication disappear. O LUX OFF ON Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function Press the [SIS] Button again. SIS ≥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. ≥The playback picture of scenes recorded with the 0 Lux Night View Function will be in black and white.
MNL MNL sVOLr 1 ;W.B W T PROG. AE Title Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment After pressing the [PROG. AE] Button so that the [AUTO] Indication appears, it is possible to record pictures with natural colours under almost any recording condition. Procedure 1 Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears. PROG. AE Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment With this Movie Camera, you can also adjust the white balance manually.
Remarks, etc. In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance: In the Following Cases, the [1] Indication Flashes: ≥During manual adjustment of the white balance. (If the surroundings are dark and the white balance cannot be adjusted, the [1] Indication keeps flashing.) ≥When the previously Manual White Balance Adjustment is maintained. 3 Keep the [W.B] Button pressed until the [1] Indication 1 stops flashing and remains lit. Returning to the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode Press the [W.
INFOWINDOW VCR CAMERA CHARGE PROG. AE 90 u 3OPEN MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) 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 during recording.
∫ Mirror Mode When recording yourself with the LCD Monitor facing forward, 1 2 the picture shown on it the way it is being recorded may be difficult to get used to. This is because we usually look at ourselves in the mirror, so we see a mirror-image and this feels more natural. This Movie Camera features the Mirror Mode which displays the picture as a mirror-image. However, even if you have selected in the Mirror Mode, the picture is recorded in the normal way.
PROG. AE Title Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) This function lets you select Automatic Exposure settings optimized for special recording situations. Procedure 1 Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the indication of the desired mode ([5], [7], [N], [Ω] or [º]) appears. PROG. AE [5] Sports Mode To record scenes with fast-moving subjects such as sports scenes. [7] Portrait Mode To make subjects stand out sharply from the background.
Remarks, etc. Press the [PROG. AE] Button to set to [AUTO]. ≥During recording, it is not possible to change the recording mode ([AUTO], [MNL], [5], [7], [4], [Ω], [º]), even if you press the [PROG. AE] Button. ≥It is not possible to use any of the Programme AE Modes when the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated. Sports Mode ≥When playing back scenes recorded in the Sports Mode, you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp images with fine details.
PAUSE INSERT s SEARCH OTHER FUNCTIONS SEARCH r S6 1 5 AUDIO DUBBING INSERT ---ON ---- ON ;W.B ∫ BLC 1 TBC ; A.DUB RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT 2 CAMERA OFF VCR MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged.
3 Reset the Tape Counter to zero. (p. 60) 4 ≥Be sure to insert the cassette with an intact tab or if the tab has been removed, cover the hole with an adhesive tape. Set [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MEMORY]. Stopping Insert Editing Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The Movie Camera is again in the Recording Pause Mode. After displaying the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu... (p.
VCR CAMERA CHARGE INFOWINDOW CAMERA OFF VCR Remote Control Sensor Transmitter Window 15˚ 10˚ 15˚ 5m 15˚ Title Remote Controller (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only) Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie Camera’s major functions from a distance. Procedure 1 Remove off the Battery Cover. Inserting the Batteries 2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (d and e) correctly aligned.
The Remote Controller lets you take part in the action and control the recording operation from in front of the Movie Camera. VIDEO CAMERA START/STOP 1 ∫ Buttons on the Remote Controller The buttons with the same mark as on the Movie Camera generally have the same function. 2 3 W 6 REW - SEARCH - FF 5 ∫STOP ;PAUSE 1PLAY 1 Zoom Buttons [W/T] (p. 24, 47) 6] 2 Rewind/Review Button [6 To start review playback. (p. 28) To rewind the tape. (p. 26) To activate the Camera Search Function. (p.
DATE/ TITLE MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in the Picture You can insert one of 10 pre-programmed titles in recordings of special occasions such as weddings and birthday parties. These titles are available in 8 languages. ≥Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before removing the Battery or disconnecting the AC Adaptor. Disconnecting the power supply while the Movie Camera is on erases the Date/Time/Title Indication stored in memory.
1 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.FADE SETUP 4.TITLE SETUP 5.DATE/TIME SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.LCD/EVF SETUP 8.
DATE/ TITLE VCR FUNCTIONS 1.DIGITAL EFFECT 2.FADE SETUP 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT ON DIGITAL EFFECT OFF B/W SEPIA MOSAIC NEGA SOLARI STRETCH RED FILTER BLUE FILTER RETURN PRESS ---MENU TO EXIT MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Using Various Functions during Playback With this Movie Camera you can add various effects to the recorded picture during playback.
Remarks etc. During playback, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to superimpose the desired Date/Time/ Title Indication. To make the superimposed Date/Time/Title Indication disappear, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button again. The Date/Time Indication is generated by the Movie Camera’s built-in clock. DATE/ TITLE 3 Turn the [34] Dial to select [EFFECT]. 4 Press the [SET] Button to select [ON]. Suspending the Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Set [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
∫ TBC TBC FADE TBC FADE SETUP DIGITAL FADE ON FADE IN SLIDE DOOR CORNER WINDOW SHUTTER FADE OUT WINDOW FADE COLOUR BLACK RETURN PRESS ---MENU TO EXIT MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Playback Digital Fade There are various Playback Digital Fade Modes available. They are the same as the Digital Fade Modes that can be used for recording (p. 36). The Playback Digital Fade Modes can be used only when the TBC Function is activated. Make sure that the [TBC] Indication is displayed. (p.
Remarks etc. Set [FADE OUT] to the desired Digital Fade Mode. 4 Set [FADE COLOUR] to the desired colour. MF/ TRACKING MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET FOCUS / SET 7 Release the [FADE] Button at the point where you wish to fade in. 8 During playback, press the [FADE] Button at the point where you want to fade out, and keep it pressed. ≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] and then set it to [VCR] again, the previously selected Playback Digital Fade is automatically cancelled.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 5 ;W.B 1 0:09.22 2 ∫ DISPLAY SETUP TAPE 30 DISPLAY ALL COUNTER RESET SELF SHOOT ---- 1 BLC TBC YES NORMAL RETURN ---PRESS MENU TO EXIT 0:00.
A 1 B u R 0:30 SP 0:00.00 6 2 REC 14q AUTO u R 0:30 M 0:00.00 SP 6 REC 14q AUTO 1 u R 0:30 0:00.00 2 ◊ u R 0:30 TBC 4 REC 3 ◊ TBC 3 REC 14q AUTO M 0:00.00 SP SP ◊ Remarks etc. Turn the [34] Dial to select [COUNTER RESET]. MF/ TRACKING 4 Press the [SET] Button to select [YES]. ≥When recording or playback starts, the elapsed tape time is indicated in hours, minutes and seconds.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 1 21-pin Adaptor 5 (purchase separately) To Audio Output Socket. To Audio Input Socket. ;W.B ∫ 1 BLC TBC To Video Input Socket. A AV Cable V To Video Output Socket. OR CAMERA OFF VCR 21-pin Cable (purchase separately) Title Copying onto an VHS Cassette (Dubbing) By connecting the AV Cable (supplied), you can copy the cassette recorded with this Movie Camera onto a VCR. Procedure 1 Movie Camera: Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [VCR].
3 VCR: Insert an unrecorded cassette with intact erasure prevention tab. As some settings (external input, tape speed, etc.) on the VCR are necessary, please refer to your VCR’s operating instructions. 4 Movie Camera: Press the [1] Button to start playback. 1 BLC TBC ≥Also read the Operating Instructions of the VCR. ≥If your VCR is not equipped with audio and video input sockets, an 21-pin Adaptor 1 (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories are subject to change without notice. Some accessories are not available in some countries.
Cautions for Use Take care that no water enters the Movie Camera when using it in the rain and snow or on the beach. ≥The Movie Camera and the cassette could become damaged. (It might not be repairable.) ≥If seawater has accidentally splashed on the Movie Camera, moisten a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well and wipe the camera body carefully with it. Then thoroughly wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning.
Cautions for Use (cont.) ∫ Condensation ∫ Optimum Use of the Battery If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie Camera, Recording is Not Possible. Special Characteristics of the Battery This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Its ability to generate electric energy is based on an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily influenced by ambient temperature and humidity, and the useful operation time that the Battery can provide becomes shorter at high and low temperatures.
Glossary ∫ Precautions for Storage ∫ Other Useful Information Before Storing the Movie Camera, Take out the Cassette and Remove the Battery. Store all equipment in a dry place where the temperature remains relatively constant. (Recommended temperature is 15°C–25°C and recommended relative humidity is 40%–60%.) LCD Monitor (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) Battery ≥Extremely low or high temperature shortens the Battery life.
Glossary (cont.) ∫ Focus If you look at an object through a magnifying glass and move it closer or further away from your eye, you will reach a point where the object becomes clearly visible. Being focused or in focus means that the subject can be seen with optimum clarity and sharpness. Human Eyes Human eyes have lenses as well, and when we look at objects at different distances, the shape of these lenses changes automatically so that we can always see these objects clearly.
∫ White Balance Adjustment ∫ Colour Temperature While most recording with a Movie Camera is probably done outdoors under sunlight, video recording is also done very often under artificial light sources, both indoors and outdoors. However, each of these light sources gives the subject slightly different colours. Every light source has its own colour temperature measured in Kelvin (K). The higher the Kelvin value, the more bluish the light; the lower the value, the more reddish the light.
∫ Demonstration Mode When the Movie Camera is turned on and in the Camera Mode without any cassette inserted, and you leave it for 10 minutes without activating any function, it automatically switches over to the Demonstration Mode which demonstrates its many functions. ≥You can also start the Demonstration Mode by setting [DEMO MODE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [ON] and then exiting the menu.
Indications 1 2 3 4 5 6 r R0:30 SP : 7 0:00.00 REC 45k MNL MF 1 8 D.ZOOM NEGA MOTION SENSOR 9 As the remaining battery power decreases, the indication changes as follows: r>s>t>u>v (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the s Indication may appear, however, this has no meaning in this case.) 2 Remaining Tape Time (p. 19) The remaining tape time is displayed in minutes. (When it becomes less than 2 minutes, the indication starts to flash.
r R0:45 SP @ 0:00.00 HOLIDAY ; Recording Mode (p. 20) AUTO: MNL: When the Auto Mode is activated, this indication is displayed. When the Manual Mode is activated, this indication is displayed. Programme AE Mode (p. 48) The Programme AE Function offers the following settings: 5: Sports Mode 7: Portrait Mode 4: Low Light Mode Ω: Spotlight Mode º: Surf & Snow Mode < Manual Focus (p. 46) If you select the Manual Focus Mode, the [MF] Indication is displayed. Tracking Adjustment Mode (p.
F E INT.REC A 3 G VOLUME 15 : 30 : 45 15 . 10 . 2002 INSERT B FAMILY C A.DUB D A Warning/Alarm When any of the following indications lights or flashes, confirm the condition of the Movie Camera. 3: Condensation has occurred. (p. 66) Y: The erasure prevention tab of the inserted cassette is broken out. (p. 19) No cassette is inserted. (p. 18) 6: The Battery is discharged. Charge it. (p. 7) 0: The Date and Time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery is exhausted.
Specifications VHS-C Movie Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2V (Battery) DC 11.0V (via AC Adaptor) Power Consumption: (Battery Operation) Recording: (NV-VZ14/VZ15) 3.4 W (When using Viewfinder) 4.6 W (When using LCD Monitor) (NV-RZ15) 3.4 W Tape Format: VHS-C Cassette Recording/Playback Time: LP: 2 hours with EC60 VIDEO Television System: CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Output Level: VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.
Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions) Power Supply Normal Recording P1: S1: The Movie Camera does not turn on. Is the Battery or the AC Adaptor connected correctly? Confirm the connection. (p. 6) P1: P2: The Movie Camera has turned off automatically. If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. (p.
Cassette Playback (Sound) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) P1: P1: S1: P2: S2: P3: S3: The Remaining Tape Time Indication is not correct. Is the tape length of the inserted cassette correctly selected? Select the correct tape length. (p. 19) The Movie Camera and cassettes underwent security X-ray inspection at an airport. Does this affect the cassettes? No, this has no negative influence on the Movie Camera or the cassettes. When playing back a cassette that was stored for some time, the picture is distorted.
Index A Fade (p. 36) FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 26) B Backlight (p. 22) Battery Eject Lever (p. 7) Black & White Mode (p. 32) C [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch (p. 6, 8, 26, 50, 52) Camera Search (p. 22) Charge Lamp (p. 6) Colour Temperature (p. 69) Condensation (p. 66) Cue Playback (p. 28) D Date/Time/Title Indication (p. 24) Date/Time Setting (p. 16) Digital Effects (p. 32) Digital Fade (p. 58) Digital Zoom (p. 34) Dubbing (p. 62) E Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 9) G/H Grip Belt (p.
N Negative Mode (p. 32) Tape Counter (p. 60) Tape Length (p. 19) TBC Function (p. 27) Tracking Adjustment (p. 28) O/P Optional Accessories (p. 64) Playing Back on a TV (p. 30) Portrait Mode (p. 48) Programme AE (p. 48) R Recording Check (p. 22) Recording Pause Mode (p. 20) Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 21) Rec Speed (p. 13) Remaining Tape Time (p. 19) Remote Controller (p. 52) Review Playback (p. 28) S Search Lock Function (p. 29) Sepia Mode (p. 32) Solarisation Mode (p. 33) Sound Volume (p.
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