User manual PANASONIC NV-VZ18GCS

[. . . ] Model No. VHS-C VHS-C Movie Camera NV-VZ18GC/GCS Operating Instructions Before use, please read these instructions completely. , , . VQT0H40-1 Information for Your Safety As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. Movie Camera The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera. [. . . ] 1 Press the Tracking Button (9) briefly during playback. ª Still Playback This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback. 1 Press the [;] Button (19) during playback. s SEARCH S6 SEARCH r 5 ;W. B BLC 1 TBC (19) (9) FOCUS / SET The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [;] Button (19) again. If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. And, if the Movie Camera is being powered by the Battery, it switches off completely after further 6 minutes. For other notes concerning this item, see -57-. The [TRACK. ] Indication appears. TRACK. TBC 2 Turn the [TRACKING] Dial (10) to adjust the tracking. Playback Title Indication Function (10) MF/ TRACKING/ EXPOSURE To Resume the Auto Tracking Mode Press the Tracking Button (9) for more than 2 seconds during playback. For other notes concerning this item, see -57-. The Date/Time/Title Indication that can be inserted in the pictures during recording (-40-) can also be inserted in the picture during playback (editing). 1 During playback, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button (30) to superimpose the desired Date/Time/Title Indication. DATE/ TITLE (30) Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ª Cue/Review Playback If you keep pressing the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (16) during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback. The Date/Time Indication is generated by the Movie Camera's built-in clock. To Make the Superimposed Date/Time/Title Indication Disappear Press the [DATE/TITLE] Button (30) again. (16) s SEARCH S6 (18) SEARCH r 5 ;W. B BLC 1 TBC Search Lock Function If the Button is pressed only briefly, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you press the [1] Button (20). -50 - VCR Mode Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects (-45-) except the Digital Zoom Mode which are used during recording, are obtained. The Playback Digital Effect Function can be used only when the TBC Function is activated. Make sure that the [TBC] Indication is displayed. (-49-) 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> a desired Digital Effect. Playing Back on Your TV ª Using the AV Cable 1 By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and TV. 1 Connect to the Audio/Video Output Sockets of the Movie Camera and the Audio/Video Input Sockets of the TV. (11) (10) (9) MENU [AUDIO IN] [VIDEO IN] MF/ TRACKING/ EXPOSURE [AUDIO OUT] FOCUS / SET A 2 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [EFFECT] >> [ON]. To Suspend the Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT] >> [OFF]. When the digital effect is suspended temporarily, the selected effect's indication flashes. To Cancel the Playback Digital Effect Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [OFF]. 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. [. . . ] To minimize the influence of the lighting on the colours of the subject, an adjustment called White Balance Adjustment is necessary. Auto White Balance This Movie Camera offers both Auto White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Adjustment. When the Movie Camera is in the Full Auto Mode, the internal system of the Movie Camera automatically determines the temperature of the light and compensates the tint of the subject accordingly. White is the basic colour by which the tint is determined. [. . . ]