User manual PANASONIC NV-VX51B

[. . . ] AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. ª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly. Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user. Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly. The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes. [. . . ] It could adversely influence the recorded content. Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 3 Press the [1] Button (20) to start playback. The [!] Indication appears. TBC (Time Base Corrector) Function This function minimises horizontal shaking of the picture or other distortion when playing back and ensure a stable picture. It is automatically activated within a few seconds after playback has started, and the [TBC] Indication appears. s SEARCH S6 SEARCH r 5 TBC ;W. B BLC 1 TBC (20) When the tape reaches the end, it automatically rewinds to the beginning. When you play back the scene between previous recording and new recording, the sound of the top of new recording is slightly delayed. To Stop Playback Press the [] Button (17). To Cancel the TBC Function With certain cassettes, however, the TBC Function could cause slight vertical shaking or other distortion in the playback picture. In this case, first try to adjust the tracking. If this does not improve the picture, cancel the TBC Function by keeping the [TBC] Button (20) pressed until the [TBC] Indication disappears. s SEARCH S6 SEARCH r 5 ;W. B s SEARCH S6 SEARCH r 5 BLC 1 TBC ;W. B BLC 1 TBC (20) (17) Never disconnect the AC Adaptor during Playback. This could damage the Movie Camera or the tape. If you want to turn the TBC Function on again, press the [TBC] Button for a few seconds until the [TBC] Indication reappears. Even if you cancel the TBC Function, it is automatically turned back on when you turn the Movie Camera off and then on again. For other notes concerning this item, see -57-. 1 V [VIDEO OUT] When plugging the pin plugs of the AV cable into the [A] and [V] Sockets, plug them in as far as possible. ª Using the Cassette Adaptor (supplied) By using the Cassette Adaptor, you can play back compact cassettes in your VCR in the same way as full-size cassettes. 1 Push the Battery Compartment Cover upward and remove it. Playback Digital Fade Function There are various Playback Digital Fade Modes available. They are the same as the Digital Fade Modes that can be used for recording. (-46-) The Playback Digital Fade Modes can be used only when the TBC Function is activated. Make sure that the [TBC] Indication is displayed. (-49-) 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [FADE SETUP] >> [DIGITAL FADE] >> [ON]. 2 Insert the Battery (supplied) and then re-attach the Battery Compartment Cover. 3 Slide the Open Lever in the direction of the (11) (10) (9) FOCUS / SET MENU arrow. MF/ TRACKING/ EXPOSURE 2 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [FADE IN] >> a desired fade in effect. 3 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [FADE OUT] >> a desired fade out effect. 4 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [FADE COLOUR] >> a desired colour. The colours of the Digital Fade change in the same order as Camera Mode. (-46-) For other notes concerning this item, see -57-. 4 Insert the recorded cassette and close the Top Cover. 5 Insert the Cassette Adaptor into the VCR. 6 Start playback on the VCR. After use, take out the cassette from the Cassette Adaptor. -51 - VCR Mode Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. 1 Switch the Movie Camera over to the Still Playback Mode at the point where you want to add new sound. [. . . ] As each of these light sources has a different colour temperature, each of them gives the colours of the subject a slightly different tint. Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of lighting and recognize an object as having the same colour, even under different light sources. The eye of the Movie Camera (lens), however, cannot adapt to the change in lighting and is influenced by the lighting. Therefore, depending on the light source, the picture would be recorded with a bluish or reddish tint. [. . . ]