Model No.
VHS-C Movie Camera
NV-VZ14B
NV-VZ15B
NV-RZ15B
Operating Instructions
NV-VZ14B
NV-VZ15B
NV-RZ15B
LCD Monitor
Remote Controller
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT9485
LYT0919-001A
Preparations
Advanced Operations
Check List for the Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The 2 Types of Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the LCD Monitor (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) . . . . . . . 32
Using the Digital Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the Fade Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Interval Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination
(0 Lux Night View Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recording with Minimised Camera Shake
(Super Image Stabilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recording with Automatic White Balance
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment . . . . 44
Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor
Facing Forward) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Focusing on the Subject Manually (Manual Focus) . . . . 46
Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) . . . . . 48
Insert Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette
Basic Operations
Recording (Filming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Checking If the Picture Is Recorded
(Recording Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause
(Camera Search). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording Backlit Scenes
(Audio Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Remote Controller (NV-VZ15/RZ15 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in
(BacklightCompensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enlarging Your Subject or Widening
the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Various Functions during Playback . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playback Digital Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the Tape Counter Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Copying onto an VHS Cassette (Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . 62
the Recording Angle (Zooming In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording with the Time and/or Date Superimposed
in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes
on the Movie Camera (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Eliminating Picture Distortions
(Manual Tracking Adjustment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback Functions
During Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Play Back on a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Precautions, Technical Information, etc.
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Before Requesting Service (Problems&Solutions) . . . . 75
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Check List for the Standard Accessories
. . . . . . AV Cable
. . . . . . AC Adaptor
. . . . . . Shoulder Strap
. . . . . . AC Mains Lead
. . . . . . Remote Controller
(NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)
. . . . . . Battery Pack
. . . . . . Batteries for
Remote Controller
(NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)
≥Standard Accessories are subject to change
without notice.
≥For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the
list of optional accessories on p. 64
. . . . . . Lens Cap
≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with ease and confidence either by
telephoning our Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
3
Controls and Functions
For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.
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16
17
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18
19
20
1
2
∫
1
TBC
BLC
INFO-
WINDOW
CAMERA
V C R
CHARGE
15
3
24
25
26
4, 5 ,6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14
21 22
23
1 Camera Mode Lamp [CAMERA] (p. 20)
16 Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] (p. 22)
Rewind/Review Button [6] (p. 26, 28)
Recording Check Button [S] (p. 22)
17 Stop Button [∫] (p. 27)
2 VCR Mode/Charging Lamp
[VCR/CHARGE] (p. 6, 26)
3 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX OFF/ON]
(p. 42)
18 Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (p. 22)
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (p. 28)
19 White Balance Button [W.B] (p. 45)
Pause Button [;] (p. 29)
20 Playback Button [1] (p. 27)
Backlight Button [BLC] (p. 22)
TBC Button [TBC] (p. 27)
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. 9)
8 Microphone
21 LCD Monitor Open Lever [3OPEN] (p. 8)
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
22 LCD Monitor (p. 8, 17, 31)
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
9 Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 46)
Item Set Button [SET] (p. 10)
Tracking Button (p. 28)
Due to limitations in LCD production technology,
there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the
LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
10 Multi-Function Dial [34/MF/TRACKING]
(p. 10, 28, 47)
11 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 10)
23 Cassette Compartment Lock Button [LOCK]
(p. 19)
12 Auto Exposure Selector Button
[PROG. AE] (p. 20, 44, 46, 48)
24 Viewfinder (p. 8, 31)
13 Fade Button [FADE] (p. 36, 58)
14 Super Image Stabilizer Button [SIS] (p. 42)
15 Eyecup
Due to limitations in LCD production technology,
there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the
Viewfinder screen, the whole screen may have a
slight colour cast, and flickering may occur.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not
affect the recorded picture.
25 Battery Holder (p. 6)
26 Battery Eject Lever [2BATTERY EJECT]
(p. 7)
4
A
V
27
28
30
33 34
36
35
37
38
39
32
31
29 30
27 Audio Output Socket [A] (p. 30, 62)
28 Video Output Socket [V] (p. 30, 62)
29 DC Input Socket [DC IN] (p. 6)
37 Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 9)
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.
30 Recording Start/Stop Buttons (p. 21)
Use either of these buttons depending on the
recording angle.
31 Grip Belt (p. 9)
1
You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your
hand.
2
Open the Grip Belt
Cover and adjust
the length of the
Grip Belt.
Pull one end of the Shoulder Strap through the
Shoulder Strap Holder 1.
Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back, pull it
through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster.
Pull it out more than 2 cm 2 from the
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it
cannot slip off.
32 Speaker (p. 27) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
33 Cassette Eject Button [< EJECT] (p. 18)
34 Date/Time/Title Button [DATE/TITLE]
(p. 24, 54, 56)
39 Tripod Receptacle
35 Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 24, 35)
Volume Adjustment Lever [sVOLr] (p. 27)
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
36 Off/On Mode Selector Switch
[CAMERA/OFF/VCR] (p. 8, 20, 26, 30)
5
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.
Connect the AC
Adaptor to the
[DC IN] Socket on
the Movie Camera.
Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket
Supplying Power with the Battery
Charge the Battery before using it.
1
2
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to [OFF].
Insert the Battery with
its top (so that the
arrow points upward)
into the top Battery
Holder and press the
bottom of it toward the
Movie Camera until it
locks with a click.
Charging Lamp [CHARGE]
Flashing: During charging
Flashing with [CAMERA] Lamp: When error occurs
Lit: VCR Mode
Off: The Battery is fully charged.
[CHARGE] Lamp
CAMERA
OFF
INFO-
WINDOW
CAMERA
V
C
R
CHARGE
VCR
≥The [CHARGE] Lamp flashes and charging starts.
≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not flash even though the
Battery is attached, remove the Battery and then
re-attach it.
6
∫ Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording
NV-VZ14/VZ15
1 h 40 min.
NV-RZ15
1 h 40 min.
2 h 55 min.
A Charging Time for a
Full Charge
B MaximumContinuous
Recording Time
A
B
CGR-V14
(supplied)
CGR-V14S
2 h 55 min. (2 h 5 min.)
CGR-V26S
A
B
A
B
3 h 10 min.
3 h 10 min.
5 h 25 min.
5 h 25 min. (4 h 5 min.)
CGR-V53S
6 h 20 min.
6 h 20 min.
10 h 50 min. (8 h.)
10 h 50 min.
(The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the
recording time when using the LCD Monitor.)
The times listed above for your information indicate the duration of recording performed at an ambient
temperature of 25°C and 60% relative humidity. The charging time may be longer when you charge the
Battery at higher or lower temperature.
≥During recording or charging, the Battery becomes warm. However, this is normal.
≥To ensure precise indication of the remaining battery power, always use a fully charged Battery when
attaching a Battery.
≥If you do not use the Battery for a long time, please read “Precautions for Storage” (p. 67).
Remarks, etc.
≥Always set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to
[OFF] before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead.
≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long time,
it becomes warm. However, this is normal.
≥Do not use the AC Adaptor for any purposes
other than supplying the unit with power or
charging the Battery.
≥When not using the AC Adaptor, unplug its AC
Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. To
unplug, pull it by the plug, not by the lead.
≥This AC Adaptor works on any mains supply
voltage between 110 and 240 V, and any
frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. For use in
other countries, an adaptor plug may be
necessary.
≥Be sure to insert the mains plug completely into the
correct socket.
≥If you have any problems with charging the Battery,
refer to page 67.
≥Charge the Battery at a room temperature between
10°C and 30°C.
≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed
fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as
shown below.
≥Before connecting the AC Adaptor to the Movie
Camera, be sure to set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR]
Switch to [OFF].
Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera
Hold the Battery firmly to prevent it from dropping and
pull it off while sliding the [2BATTERY EJECT] Lever
2 in the direction of the arrow.
≥Be careful not to drop the Battery by accident.
≥Before removing the Battery, set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to [OFF].
≥Never remove the Battery during recording or
playback, because the tape would remain in contact
with the video heads and this can cause damage to
the heads and tape.
3 4
Connect the AC
Connect the AC Mains
Adaptor to the [DC
Lead to the AC Adaptor
IN] Socket on the
and to an AC mains
Movie Camera.
socket.
Plug into
AC mains
socket.
[2BATTERY EJECT]
Lever
Plug into
AC Adaptor.
2
AC Mains Lead
7
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
Eyepiece Corrector Lever
Title
Procedure
Using the Viewfinder
1
2
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight
so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and
easy to read.
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to
[CAMERA] or [VCR].
Turn the switch while
pressing the button 1.
If necessary, adjust the
angle of the Viewfinder
by tilting it upward.
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.
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
1
Using the LCD Monitor
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
It is also possible to record while viewing the picture
on the opened LCD Monitor.
1
2
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to
[CAMERA] or [VCR].
Turn the switch while
pressing the button 2.
Slide the [3 OPEN]
Lever and turn out the
LCD Monitor
Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD
Monitor
Opening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder.
Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on
again.
approximately 90° in
the direction of the
arrow.
The Viewfinder turns off.
However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turns
on the Viewfinder again. (p. 47)
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
≥Due to limitations in production technology, there
may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD,
however, these are not recorded on the tape.
2
8
Attaching the Lens Cap
Attach the shorter loop of the
Lens Cap Cord to the Grip
Belt.
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.
≥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.
≥If sunlight or other strong light
enters the Viewfinder, sparkling
noise will occur on the Viewfinder
screen. If you block off the light,
this phenomenon disappears after
a few minutes and does not affect
the recorded picture.
0:00.00
0:00.00
≥If a subject with strong contrast or
a menu is displayed in the
Viewfinder, a ghost image may
remain temporarily. However, this
is not a malfunction and does not
affect the recorded picture.
≥The picture seen on the LCD Monitor looks slightly
stretched vertically, however, the actually recorded
picture remains unaffected by this.
≥Return the LCD Monitor to its vertical position before
closing it. Also, make sure that the Cassette
Compartment is securely closed before closing the
LCD Monitor.
3
Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor
The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of
180x and downward a maximum of 90x from its
normal vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate
it beyond this range could seriously damage the
Movie Camera.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor close until the [3OPEN] Lever
locks with a click.
90˚
180˚
9
INFO-
CAMERA
V
C
R
WINDOW
CHARGE
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
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.
1
2
Press the [MENU]
Button.
When you press this
button while the
Turn the [34] Dial to
select the desired
Sub-Menu.
Turning the [34] Dial
changes the highlighted
item.
[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.
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
5
Press the [SET] Button to set the selected item
to the desired mode.
Every press moves the cursor [1] to the next
mode.
FOCUS / SET
10
1 Camera Mode Main-Menu
2 VCR Mode Main-Menu
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
VCR FUNCTIONS
1.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.FADE SETUP
1.DIGITAL EFFECT
2.FADE SETUP
3.TITLE SETUP
4.DATE/TIME SETUP
5.DISPLAY SETUP
6.LCD/EVF SETUP
7.OTHER FUNCTIONS
4.TITLE SETUP
5.DATE/TIME SETUP
6.DISPLAY SETUP
7.LCD/EVF SETUP
8.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
Remarks, etc.
Note About the Settings Made on the Menu
The settings you selected on the Menu are maintained
when you turn the Movie Camera off. However, if you
disconnect the power supply unit (Battery or AC
Adaptor) from the Movie Camera before turning it off,
the selected settings may not be maintained.
3 4
Press the [SET]
Button to display
the selected Sub-
Menu.
Turn the [34] Dial to
select the item to be
set.
≥The method for making settings on the [DATE/TIME
SETUP] Sub-Menu (p.16) and [LCD/EVF SETUP]
Sub-Menu (p. 17) (NV-VZ14/VZ15) or [EVF SETUP]
Sub-Menu (NV-RZ15) differs slightly from that of
other Sub-Menus.
≥You can display the menu during playback, but not
during recording. Also, it is possible to start playback
while the menu is displayed, but if you start
recording, the displayed menu disappears.
≥Do not turn off the power while performing a menu
operation.
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
≥Turn the [34] Dial slowly. If you turn it fastly,
selecting the item may stop halfway.
Exiting the Menu
Press the [MENU] Button again.
MENU
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Menu Functions
Camera Mode Menu 1`8
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
1
2
CAMERA SETUP
MOTION SENSOR OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM
DIGITAL EFFECT
1
2
ON
45X 100X
700X
DIGITAL EFFECT
D.ZOOM
4
5
OFF
SEPIA
B/W
NEGA
MOSAIC
STRETCH
SHUTTER EFFECT
OFF
ON
SOLARI
RED FILTER
BLUE FILTER
3
RETURN
---- YES
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
3
4
[FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu
[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu
TITLE SETUP
FADE SETUP
6
7
;
<
=
>
?
DIGITAL FADE OFF
FADE IN
ON
DOOR
DATE/TITLE
DATE TIME+SECONDS
SLIDE
CORNER
WINDOW
TITLE
BODA
LANGUAGE
FOR TITLE
SIZE
SPANISH
LARGE
MAGENTA
SHUTTER
SLIDE
8
9
FADE OUT
FADE COLOUR BLACK
COLOUR
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
:
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
@
The illustrations of the menus are for explanation
purposes only and the actual menus may be
somewhat different.
[FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu 3 (p. 36)
6 Digital Fade Off/On [DIGITAL FADE] (p. 37)
7 Fade in [FADE IN] (p. 36)
Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
1. CAMERA SETUP
2. DIGITAL EFFECT
8 Fade out [FADE OUT] (p. 36)
3. FADE SETUP
4. TITLE SETUP
9 Colour of the Digital Fade [FADE COLOUR]
(p. 36)
5. DATE/TIME SETUP
6. DISPLAY SETUP
: Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
7. LCD/EVF SETUP (NV-VZ14/VZ15)
EVF SETUP (NV-RZ15)
[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu 4
8. OTHER FUNCTIONS
; Date/Time/Title Indication [DATE/TITLE]
(p. 24)
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1
< Title [TITLE] (p. 54)
1 Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording
[MOTION SENSOR] (p. 40)
= Language of the Title
[LANGUAGE FOR TITLE] (p. 54)
2 Digital Zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 34)
> Size of the Title [SIZE] (p. 54)
3 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes
back to the Main-Menu.
? Colour of the Date/Time/Title Indication
[COLOUR] (p. 55)
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 2
@ Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
4 Digital Effects [DIGITAL EFFECT] (p. 32)
5 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
12
6
5
[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
A
B
DISPLAY SETUP
DATE/TIME SETUP
TAPE
30
45
60
YEAR
MONTH
DATE
HOUR
MIN.
2002
2
DISPLAY
ALL MEMORY
PARTIAL OFF
28
15
30
COUNTER RESET
----
YES
C
D
SELF SHOOT
NORMAL
MIRROR
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
E
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
7
8
F
OTHER FUNCTIONS
LCD/EVF SETUP
REC SPEED
SP
LP
G
H
I
J
LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]|||||------[+]
INTERVAL REC
REC TIME
OFF
1/4S
1S
ON
1/2S
5S
30S
5MIN
ON
LCD COLOUR
[-]|||||------[+]
INTERVAL TIME 15S
1MIN
OFF
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]|||||------[+]
DEMO MODE
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
K
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 (p. 16)
[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 7 (p. 17)
(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15.)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 6
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 8
A Tape Length [TAPE2] (p. 19)
F Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED]
≥You can select the desired recording speed
(SP Mode or LP Mode) by selecting the
corresponding setting for [REC SPEED] on
the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu. ([SP]
means Standard Play. Recording is possible
for the time indicated on the cassette. [LP]
means Long Play. Recording is possible for
approximately double the time indicated on
the cassette. )
B Counter Display Mode [DISPLAY] (p. 61)
C Counter Reset [COUNTER RESET] (p. 60)
D Self-Recording [SELF SHOOT] (p. 47)
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
E Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
G Interval Recording [INTERVAL REC] (p. 38)
H Recording Time of Interval Recording
[REC TIME] (p. 39)
I Interval Time of Interval Recording
[INTERVAL TIME] (p. 38)
J Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] (p. 70)
K Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
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Menu Functions (Cont.)
VCR Mode Menu 1`7
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
[FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu
1
2
DIGITAL EFFECT
OFF
FADE SETUP
1
EFFECT
DIGITAL EFFECT
ON
DIGITAL FADE OFF
SLIDE
SLIDE
ON
FADE IN
FADE OUT
OFF
SEPIA
B/W
MOSAIC
NEGA
FADE COLOUR
SOLARI
RED FILTER
STRETCH
BLACK
WHITE
RED
MAGENTA BLUE
BLUE FILTER
YELLOW
CYAN
GREEN
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
3
4
[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu
[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu
TITLE SETUP
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TITLE
DATE TIME+SECONDS
YEAR
MONTH
DATE
HOUR
MIN.
2002
2
TITLE
BODA
LANGUAGE
FOR TITLE
SIZE
28
15
30
SPANISH
LARGE
MAGENTA
COLOUR
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 1 (p. 56)
1 Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (p. 56)
≥All other items on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]
Sub-Menu are the same as those on the
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu of the
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
1. DIGITAL EFFECT
2. FADE SETUP
3. TITLE SETUP
4. DATE/TIME SETUP
5. DISPLAY SETUP
6. LCD/EVF SETUP (NV-VZ14/VZ15)
EVF SETUP (NV-RZ15)
7. OTHER FUNCTIONS
[FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu 2 (p. 58)
All items on the [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu are the
same as those on the [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu
of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu 3 (p. 24, 54)
All items on the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu are the
same as those on the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu
of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 4 (p. 16)
14
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
6
[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu
5
DISPLAY SETUP
LCD/EVF SETUP
TAPE
30
45
60
LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]|||||------[+]
DISPLAY
ALL MEMORY
OFF
---- YES
LCD COLOUR
[-]|||||------[+]
COUNTER RESET
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]|||||------[+]
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
7
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
OTHER FUNCTIONS
2
3
AUDIO DUBBING
INSERT
---- ON
---- ON
4
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 5
(p. 19, 60)
All items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are
the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 6 (p. 17)
(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15.)
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 7
2 Audio Dubbing [AUDIO DUBBING] (p. 50)
3 Insert Editing [INSERT] (p. 50)
4 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
15
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.
2002
10
15
14
30
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
FOCUS / SET
Set the correct date and time before recording.
For example: To set the clock to 15th October
2002, 14:30.
1
2
Turn the [34] Dial to set to [2002].
≥The years change in the following order:
...1980...1981...2000...2079...1980...
6
7
8
9
10
Press the [SET] Button to select [HOUR].
Turn the [34] Dial to set to [14].
Press the [SET] Button to select
[MONTH].
Press the [SET] Button to select [MIN.].
Turn the [34] Dial to set to [30].
3
4
5
Turn the [34] Dial to set to [10].
Press the [SET] Button to select [DATE].
Turn the [34] Dial to set to [15].
Press the [MENU] Button to finish the
date and time setting.
≥The operation of the clock starts from [00]
seconds.
≥Pressing the button one more time makes
the menu disappear.
≥As the Movie Camera’s built-in clock is subject to
slight imprecision, be sure to check the indicated
time before recording.
≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.
16
Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
(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.
LCD/EVF SETUP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]|||||------[+]
LCD COLOUR
[-]|||||------[+]
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]|||||------[+]
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter the
screen is.
1
2
Press the [SET] Button to select the item
that you want to adjust.
Turn the [34] Dial to increase or
decrease the vertical bars of the Bar
Indication.
The Bar Indication is divided into 11 steps.
The more vertical bars are shown, the
stronger the brightness or colour saturation
is.
LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR]
To adjust the colour saturation of the LCD screen.
The more vertical bars are shown, the stronger
the colours are.
Viewfinder Brightness [EVF BRIGHTNESS]
To adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder.
The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter the
screen is.
Exiting the Menu
Press the [MENU] Button twice.
≥These adjustments have no influence on the
actual picture recorded.
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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.
(p. 6)
Turn the cog wheel to
tighten the tape.
Cog Wheel
Preventing Accidental Erasure of
Recordings
≥Recording on a previously recorded cassette erases the
existing scenes and sound.
≥To protect important recordings against accidental
erasure, use a screwdriver to break out the tab 2 on the
cassette (some cassettes have sliding-type tabs).
≥To be able to record again on a protected cassette, firmly
cover the hole where the tab was with two layers of
adhesive tape 3.
4
5
Press the [< EJECT]
Insert the cassette with
the cassette window 1
facing outward and
push it all the way in.
Button.
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EJECT
3
2
1
18
∫ Selecting the Correct Tape Length
To ensure that the Remaining Tape Time Indication
displayed during recording and playback is correct,
you need to set the tape length that matches that of
the inserted cassette.
1
2
Press the [MENU] Button.
≥The Main-Menu appears.
Turn the [34] Dial to select [DISPLAY
SETUP] and then press the [SET] Button.
Camera Mode
DISPLAY SETUP
3
4
Turn the [34] Dial to select [TAPE2].
TAPE
30
45
60
DISPLAY
ALL
Press the [SET] Button to select the correct
tape length.
COUNTER RESET
----
SELF SHOOT
NORMAL
≥The selected tape length is marked with the [1] Mark.
≥The Tape Length Indications change in the following
order:
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
VCR Mode
DISPLAY SETUP
[30]
[230]
[45]
[245]
[60]
[260]
TAPE
30
45
60
DISPLAY
ALL
COUNTER RESET
----
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
5
Press the [MENU] Button to exit the menu.
Remarks, etc.
≥If a cassette with broken out erasure prevention tab is
inserted, the [ Y ] Indication flashes.
3
≥You will hear noise of tightening the tape when you insert the
cassette, and noise of rewinding the tape when you close the
cassette compartment. However, this is not a malfunction.
Confirming the Remaining Tape Time
During recording and playback, the Remaining Tape Time
Indication 4 is automatically displayed, so you always know
how much time you have left on the cassette. However, to
ensure correct display of the remaining tape time, the tape
length of the cassette being used must be set correctly on the
Movie Camera.
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
Slide the [3OPEN] Lever to the left and
simultaneously open the LCD Monitor in the
direction of the arrow approximately 90x.
Be sure to keep the LCD Monitor in its vertical
position, so that the Cassette Compartment
Cover, when it opens, does not hit the LCD
Monitor.
4
R 0:30
30
≥If you start recording or playback, the [R] Indication flashes for
a few seconds, while the Movie Camera calculates the
remaining tape time.
≥When recording or playback starts, the Tape Length Indication
disappears, and in its place the [R] Indication 4 flashes while
the remaining tape time is being calculated. A few seconds
later, the Remaining Tape Time Indication appears. ([R]
meansRemaining.)
≥When the remaining tape time is less than 2 minutes, the [R]
Indication and the Remaining Tape Time Indication start to
flash.
6
Close the Cassette Compartment by pressing
the [LOCK] Button.
≥This function is only meant as a guide. The Remaining Tape
Time Indication is subject to imprecision due to either user
error (such as incorrectly selected tape length) or stretching of
the tape.
≥When you use a cassette bearing the [P] mark or other special
types of cassettes, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may
not be very precise.
P
P
LOCK
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CAMERA
V
C
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WINDOW
CHARGE
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
Title
Procedure
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.
1
2
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to
[CAMERA] while
pressing the button 1.
The [CAMERA] Lamp
lights.
Press the [PROG. AE]
Button repeatedly until
the [AUTO] Indication
appears.
≥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.
≥Depending on the light source and recording
situation, correct automatic focusing and white
balance adjustment may not be possible. In such
cases, adjust them manually.
The initial setting is
[AUTO].
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
PROG. AE
Focus: p. 46
White Balance: p. 44
1
INFO-
CAMERA
V
C
R
WINDOW
CHARGE
4
To pause recording:
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.
The [PAUSE] Indication appears.
[PROG. AE] Button
PAUSE
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
PAUSE
20
Remarks, etc.
≥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
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording starts and the [%] Indication and the
[REC] Indication appear. ([REC] means
Recording.)
[CAMERA] again.
≥During recording, the Programme AE Function
(p. 48) is locked. Therefore, even if you accidentally
press the [PROG. AE] Button during Recording, the
Programme AE Mode does not change.
≥Due to limitations in production technology, there
may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD,
however, these are not recorded on the tape.
≥When recording in a dimly lit location, the picture
may become noisy and less sharp, so we
recommend that you use the IR/Video DC Light
(optional), etc. to brighten up the scene.
RECORD
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
REC
%%
5
To finish recording:
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF].
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OFF
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Title
Procedure
Checking If the Picture Is
Recorded
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.)
(Recording Check)
To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded
scene in the Recording Pause Mode.
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Viewing Recorded Scenes
1
During Recording Pause
Keep the Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH]
or the Forward Search Button [SEARCHr]
pressed for more than 1 second.
(Camera Search)
You can view recorded scenes when the Movie
Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode.
The Camera Search Function is convenient to search
for a scene from which you want to start recording a
new scene with smooth scene-to-scene transition.
≥Pressing the [sSEARCH] Button plays back the
picture in reverse direction.
≥Pressing the [SEARCHr] Button plays back the
picture in forward direction.
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5
Recording Backlit Scenes
(Backlight Compensation)
1
Keep the Backlight Button [BLC] pressed.
To prevent the backlit subject from being recorded
very dark.
(Backlight means that the light falls on the subject from
behind, i.e. the subject is between the light source and
the Movie Camera.)
The backlight is being compensated as long as you
keep the Button pressed, and the subject is recorded
more brightly. (The picture brightens up as a whole.)
1
TBC
BLC
22
Remarks, etc.
≥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.
≥If the Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) of the
previous and the new recording are different, the
playback picture may be distorted.
2
3
Starting to Record from
the Desired Position:
Release the pressed
Search Button.
The Movie Camera is in
the Recording Pause
Mode.
Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to
start recording.
The Movie Camera
starts recording a new
scene with smooth
scene-to-
scene
transition.
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OFF
VCR
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≥The sky may appear whitish.
Returning to Normal Recording
Release the Backlight Button [BLC].
≥When recording with the sun striking the subject at
an angle, star-shaped light reflections may be
recorded in the picture.
≥When recording a subject in front of a very bright
background, the subject may still appear dark in the
picture.
≥In some cases, the subject may look clear, but the
background may be overexposed (almost completely
white). However, this is normal and not a
malfunction.
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TBC
BLC
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sVOLr
TITLE SETUP
DATE/TITLE
DATE TIME
W
T
INFO-
WINDOW
TITLE
HOLIDAY
CAMERA
V
C
R
LANGUAGE
FOR TITLE
SIZE
CHARGE
ENGLISH
NORMAL
WHITE
COLOUR
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
Enlarging Your Subject or
1
Widening the Recording Angle
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].
The Zoom Magnification Indication appears for a few
seconds.
(Zooming In/Out)
Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording
wide-angle shots adds special effects to your videos.
[W]
Zooming Out
1
10
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sVOLr
W
T
zooming
magnification
[T]
Zooming In
Recording with the Time and/or
Date Superimposed in the Picture
Confirm that [CAMERA] Lamp is lit.
1
2
After displaying the
[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu... to select the desired
(p. 10):
Press the [SET] Button
indication.
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [DATE/TITLE].
Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication
During recording or when the Movie Camera is in the
Recording Pause Mode, press the [DATE/TITLE]
Button to make the Date/Time/Title Indication
disappear.
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
DATE/
TITLE
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∫ The Date/Time/Title Indication
1
2
3
14:30
15.10.2002
14:30 HOLIDAY
15.10.2002
15.10.2002
[DATE TIME]
Date and Time (h/m)
[DATE]
Date only
[DATE TIME TITLE]
Date, Time and Title
4
5
6
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
15.10.2002
14:30:15
15.10.2002
[DATE TITLE]
Date and Title
[TITLE]
Title only
[DATE TIMErSECONDS]
Date and Time (h/m/s)
≥The indications change in the order 1 to 6.
Remarks, etc.
≥The further you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward
[W] or [T], the faster the zooming speed becomes.
≥When you have zoomed to the tele setting, precise
focusing is only possible on subjects no closer than
1.8 metres.
Recording Extra Close-up Shots of Small Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie
Camera can focus on subjects down to a distance of
approximately 5 mm between lens and subject. This
allows recording very small subjects such as insects.
≥When using the Macro Close-up Function, we
recommend that you use the IR/Video DC Light
(optional), etc. rather than the 0 Lux Night View
Function to brighten up the scene.
≥After turning the Movie Camera off and then on
again, the previously selected Date/Time/Title
Indication is no longer displayed. To make it appear
again, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button once.
≥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 (p. 54) stored in memory.
3
4
Press the [MENU]
Press the Recording
Button to exit the Menu. Start/Stop Button to
The selected Date/Time/
Title Indication appears.
start recording.
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VCR
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TBC
BLC
3
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
Title
Procedure
Viewing the Just Recorded
Scenes on the Movie Camera
(Playback)
1
2
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to [VCR]
while pressing the
Button 1.
Press the [6] Button
to rewind the tape.
Rewind the tape to the
point where the recording
started.
You can watch playback of the recorded scenes.
The [VCR] Lamp lights.
≥When the tape reaches
the beginning, the
rewinding automatically
stops.
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
1
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CAMERA
V
C
R
WINDOW
CHARGE
Fast-Forwarding
Press the [5] Button in the Stop Mode.
≥When the tape reaches the end, it automatically
rewinds to the beginning.
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Remarks, etc.
∫ TBC (Time Base Corrector) Function
3
4
Playback of certain cassettes can cause slight
horizontal shaking of the picture or other distortion.
To minimize such distortion and ensure a stable
playback picture, this Movie Camera is equipped with
the TBC Function. This function is automatically
activated within a few seconds after playback has
started, and the [TBC] Indication appears.
Press the [1] Button
to start playback.
≥The [!] Indication 2
appears.
To stop playback:
Press the [∫] Button.
≥Never disconnect the
AC Adaptor during
Playback. This could
damage the Movie
Camera or the tape.
≥When the tape reaches
the end, it automatically
rewinds to the
∫ Cancelling the TBC Function
beginning.
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 (p. 28). If this does not improve the
picture, cancel the TBC Function by keeping the
[TBC] Button pressed until the [TBC] Indication
disappears. 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 switch the Movie Camera from the Camera
Mode to the VCR Mode.
1
TBC
BLC
∫
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. The [VOLUME]
Indication appears and the number of bars increases or
decreases. When you release the Lever, this indication
disappears.
∫ In the Following Cases, the TBC Function
Does Not Work:
≥In the Cue, Review or Still Playback Mode
≥When using the Camera Search or Recording
Check Function
You can also adjust the volume with the °Remote Controller.
Increase the volume by pressing the [T] Button, or decrease it by
pressing the [W] Button.
This adjustment is only possible during playback.
°Remote Controller: NV-VZ15 only
≥Because the speaker contains a magnet, do not bring a
cassette near the speaker 3. It could adversely influence the
recorded content.
≥When adjusting the tracking
≥When playing back an unrecorded part on the tape
When you play back a cassette with stretched,
shrunk or otherwise damaged tape, the TBC
Function does not work correctly (it may repeatedly
turn on and off). In this case, cancel the TBC
Function.
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W
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FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
Eliminating Picture Distortions
(Manual Tracking Adjustment)
1
2
Press the [FOCUS/SET]
Button briefly during
playback.
Turn the [TRACKING]
Dial to adjust the
tracking.
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.
The [TRACK.] Indication
appears.
MF/
TRACKING
TRACK
TRACK.
FOCUS / SET
White noise bars
Cue Playback
Keep the [5] Button
pressed during playback.
Review Playback
Keep the [6] Button
pressed during playback.
Using the Cue, Review and Still
Playback Functions During
Normal Playback
Perform the following operations with the Movie
Camera in the VCR mode ([VCR] Lamp lights) and in
the Normal Playback Mode.
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Remarks, etc.
≥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.
Returning to the Auto Tracking Mode
Press the [FOCUS/SET] Button for more than
2 seconds during playback.
≥If you eject the cassette after adjusting the tracking,
the adjusted setting is cancelled.
FOCUS / SET
Search Lock Function
For longer Cue or
Still Playback
≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Still Playback
Mode for about 6 minutes, it automatically switches
over to the Stop Mode. And, if the Movie Camera is
being powered by the Battery, it switches off
completely after a further 6 minutes.
≥The sound is played back only during normal
playback.
≥In the Cue, Review and Still Playback Modes,
horizontal noise bars appear in the picture, or the
picture may become black and white or distorted.
≥The horizontal noise bars have a different pattern in
the SP mode and LP mode.
≥During Cue or Review Playback, no indications are
displayed.
Press the [;] Button
during Normal Playback.
To return to Normal
Playback, press the [;]
Button again.
Review Playback, press
the Cue Button [5] or
the Review Button [6]
only briefly. As this locks
the search function, you
do not need to keep the
button pressed for a long
time.
;W.B
≥To resume normal
playback, press the [1]
Button.
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1
21-pin Adaptor
(purchase separately)
To Audio Output Socket.
To Audio
Input Socket.
To Video
Input Socket.
A
AV Cable
To Video Output Socket.
V
OR
21-pin Cable (purchase separately)
Title
Procedure
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.
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.
Use the AV Cable (supplied) to connect the
Movie Camera with the TV.
A
V
After Use
1
2
Take out the cassette.
(p. 18)
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to [OFF].
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∫ Cleaning the Viewfinder
If dust has entered the Viewfinder…
1
2
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.
Cleaning the LCD Monitor
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
Clean the LCD Monitor with a soft cloth or a
blower brush.
3
To re-attach the Viewfinder, push it
forward onto the Viewfinder Tube until it
locks with a click.
Cleaning the Movie Camera Body
Wipe it with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens with a soft cloth or a blower brush.
Remarks, etc.
≥Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera
and the TV for safety’s sake.
≥If your TV is not equipped with audio and video input
sockets, an 21-pin Adaptor 1 (purchase separately)
is necessary. Consult your dealer.
On the TV, select the AV
input channel which
corresponds to the audio
and video input sockets
that you have connected
the Movie Camera to.
OR
Attaching the Lens Cap
After use, attach the supplied Lens Cap to the Lens to
protect it.
3
4
Close the LCD Monitor.
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
Remove the Battery.
(p. 7)
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2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.FADE SETUP
CHARGE
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
MENU
OFF
SEPIA
SOLARI
RED FILTER
D.ZOOM
B/W
NEGA
MOSAIC
STRETCH
BLUE FILTER
MF/
TRACKING
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
Recording with Special Effects
(Digital Effects)
1
2
Press the [MENU]
Button.
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [DIGITAL
In addition to the Digital Zoom, this Movie Camera
offers you various digital effect modes to make it easy
to enhance your scenes in many creative ways.
The [CAMERA
EFFECT] and then
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu press the [SET] Button.
appears.
The [DIGITAL EFFECT]
Sub-Menu appears.
MF/
TRACKING
MENU
FOCUS / SET
Digital Effects [DIGITAL EFFECT]
1 Digital Zoom Mode [D.ZOOM] (p. 34)
It enlarges the subject beyond the optical
zooming range.
2 Black & White Mode [B/W]
The picture is in black and white.
3 Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
Scenes have a brown tint similar to the colour
of old photographs.
4 Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
The picture becomes mosaic-like.
5 Negative Mode [NEGA]
The picture has reversed colours similar to
photographic negatives.
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1
4
3
2
700
MOSAIC
D.ZOOM
B/W
SEPIA
5
6
7
STRETCH
SOLARI
NEGA
Remarks, etc.
≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF]
and then set it to [CAMERA] again, the indication of
the selected digital effect flashes for a few seconds
to inform you of the selected setting.
≥If you have set [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL
EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [B/W], [SEPIA], [RED
FILTER] or [BLUE FILTER], it is not possible to
manually adjust the white balance.
3
4
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [DIGITAL
EFFECT] and then
press the [SET]
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the
Menu.
Button to select the
desired digital effect.
Cancelling the Digital Effect
MF/
TRACKING
Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]
Sub-Menu to [OFF].
MENU
FOCUS / SET
6 Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
The picture has an effect similar to a painting.
7 Stretch Mode [STRETCH]
The picture is stretched horizontally while its
height remains unchanged.
8 Red Mode [RED FILTER]
The picture becomes reddish.
9 Blue Mode [BLUE FILTER]
The picture becomes bluish.
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CHARGE
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
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.
1
2
After displaying the
[DIGITAL EFFECT]
Sub-Menu... (p. 32)
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [DIGITAL
EFFECT].
Press the [SET] Button
to select [D.ZOOM].
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
5
6
Press the [SET] Button
to select the desired
digital zoom range (up
to 45t, up to 100t or
up to 700t).
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the
Menu.
The [D.ZOOM] Indication
appears.
MENU
FOCUS / SET
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CAMERA FUNCTIONS
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
1.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.FADE SETUP
1.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.FADE SETUP
4.TITLE SETUP
4.TITLE SETUP
5.DATE/TIME SETUP
6.DISPLAY SETUP
7.LCD/EVF SETUP
8.OTHER FUNCTIONS
5.DATE/TIME SETUP
6.DISPLAY SETUP
7.LCD/EVF SETUP
8.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CAMERA SETUP
DIGITAL EFFECT
DIGITAL EFFECT
MOTION SENSOR
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
45X 100X
700X
OFF
SEPIA
SOLARI
RED FILTER
D.ZOOM
B/W
NEGA
MOSAIC
STRETCH
BLUE FILTER
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
Remarks, etc.
≥When using the Digital Zoom Function, the picture
quality is somewhat reduced.
3
4
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [RETURN] and
then press the [SET]
Button to select [YES].
The [CAMERA
Select [DIGITAL
ZOOM] on the
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-
Menu. (p. 10)
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu
appears.
MF/
TRACKING
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
FOCUS / SET
Cancelling the Digital
Zoom Function
7
Push the [W/T] Zoom
Lever toward [T] or [W]
to zoom in or out as
desired.
Set [DIGITAL EFFECT]
on the [DIGITAL
EFFECT] Sub-Menu to
[OFF].
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FADE
INFO-
WINDOW
CAMERA
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CAMERA FUNCTIONS
CHARGE
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
FADE IN SLIDE
FADE OUT SLIDE
FADE COLOUR BLACK
ON
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
FOCUS SET
/
Title
Procedure
Using the Fade Functions
1
2
After displaying the [FADE
SETUP] Sub-Menu... (p. 10)
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [DIGITAL FADE]
and then press the
[SET] Button to select
[ON].
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [FADE IN] and
then press the [SET]
Button to select the
desired the fade in
effect.
∫ Fading In
Fading in lets you make the picture (and sound)
appear gradually at the beginning of a recording.
∫ Fading Out
Fading out lets you make the picture (and sound)
disappear gradually at the end of a recording.
MF/
TRACKING
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
FOCUS / SET
1
3
2
4
5
6
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [FADE COLOUR]
and then press the
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the
Menu.
[SET] Button to select
the desired colour.
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
9
10
The picture disappears
gradually with the
selected digital fade
effect.
5
Approximately 3–4
During recording, keep
the [FADE] Button
pressed.
seconds later, release
the [FADE] Button.
The picture appears
gradually with the
selected digital fade
effect.
FADE
FADE
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Normal Fading In/Out
∫
Fading Out 2
The whole picture fades in or fades out gradually.
1
Set [DIGITAL FADE] on the [FADE SETUP]
Sub-Menu to [OFF].
∫ Fading In 1
2
3
During recording, keep the [FADE] Button
pressed.
1
2
Set [DIGITAL FADE] on the [FADE SETUP]
Sub-Menu to [OFF]. (p. 10)
After the picture has completely disappeared,
press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
stop recording.
With the Movie Camera in the Recording
Pause Mode, keep the [FADE] Button
pressed.
4
Release the [FADE] Button.
3
4
When the picture has completely
disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button to start recording.
2
Approximately 3–4 seconds later, release the
[FADE] Button.
1
Remarks, etc.
1 Slide Mode [SLIDE]
3
4
The picture fades in with a wipe effect or fades out.
Turn the [34] Dial to
Press the [SET] Button
to select the desired
the fade out effect.
2 Door Mode [DOOR]
select [FADE OUT].
The picture fades in to the left and right like a door
opens or fades out in reverse direction.
3 Corner Mode [CORNER]
The picture fades in from the upper right to the
lower left corner or fades out in reverse direction.
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
4 Window Mode [WINDOW]
The picture fades in starting at the centre and
extending toward the edges or fades out in reverse
direction.
5 Shutter Mode [SHUTTER]
7
8
The picture fades in vertically from the center like a
shutter or fades out in reverse direction.
With the Movie Camera When the picture has
in the Recording Pause completely
Mode, keep the [FADE]
Button pressed.
disappeared, press the
Recording Start/Stop
Button to start
≥The colours of the Digital Fade change in the
following order:
YELLOW
BLUE
RED
recording.
BLACK
GREEN
WHITE
CYAN
FADE
MAGENTA
11 12
After the picture has
completely
Release the [FADE]
Button.
disappeared, press the
Recording Start/Stop
Button to stop
recording.
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
FADE
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
REC SPEED
SP
LP
INTERVAL REC
REC TIME
OFF
5S
1S
ON
1/2S
5S
INTERVAL TIME 15S
1MIN
OFF
30S
5MIN
DEMO MODE
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
MENU
REC
REC
PAUSE
INT.REC
INT.REC
INT.REC
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS SET
/
Title
Procedure
Interval Recording
1 2
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.
After displaying the
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Sub-Menu... (p. 10)
Turn the [34] Dial
to select
Press the [SET] Button
to select [ON].
≥It is not possible to perform interval recording onto
recordings made in the LP Mode. (p. 13)
[INTERVAL REC].
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
5 6
Turn the [34] Dial
to select
[INTERVAL TIME].
Press the [SET] Button
to select the desired
Interval Time.
FOCUS / SET
MF/
TRACKING
15S
(15 seconds)
30S
(30 seconds)
5MIN
(5 minutes)
1MIN
(1 minute)
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Remarks, etc.
Cancelling the Interval Recording Mode
When the [%] Indication is not displayed, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to make the [PAUSE]
Indication appear. And then set [INTERVAL REC] on
the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
3
4
Turn the [34] Dial
to select
Press the [SET] Button
to select the desired
Recording Time.
[REC 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)
1/2S
(1/2 seconds)
5S
1S
(1 second)
(5 seconds)
7
8
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the
Menu.
Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button.
Recording and intervals
alternate automatically.
The [INT.REC]
Indication appears.
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
MENU
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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
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
45X
ON
MENU
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS SET
/
Title
Procedure
Motion-Sensor-Controlled
Recording
1
2
Select the [CAMERA
SETUP] on the
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
Main-Menu. (p. 10)
Turn the [34] Dial
to select [MOTION
SENSOR].
In this mode, recording automatically starts when the
built-in Motion Sensor detects some movement in the
picture.
≥Select the desired Date/Time/Title Indications before
activating the Motion-Sensor Mode. (p. 24)
MENU
CAMERA SETUP
MF/
TRACKING
MOTION SENSOR
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
45X
ON
MF/
TRACKING
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
FOCUS / SET
Cancelling the Motion
Sensor Function
Cancelling the Motion
Sensor Function
During Recording
Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button for
approximately
STDBY
During Stand-by Mode
MOTION SENSOR
Set [MOTION SENSOR]
on the [CAMERA
SETUP] Sub-Menu to
[OFF].
2 seconds.
MENU
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
REC
MOTION SENSOR
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
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Remarks, etc.
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.
≥Sudden changes in the surrounding brightness.
≥Exposure of the Movie Camera to slight shocks or
vibration.
≥Extremely slow or fast movement of the subject.
≥Very little movement of the subject.
≥Recording in a dimly lit place. (The [MOTION
SENSOR] Indication flashes.)
≥A very small subject.
≥Movement of the subject near the edge of the
picture.
≥A background with horizontal or vertical stripes.
≥To prevent accidental recording start caused by
Movie Camera movement, the Movie Camera
should be mounted on a tripod or be otherwise
secured in a very stable position.
≥Although you can select a Digital Effect on the
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu when [MOTION
SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is
set to [ON], the Motion Sensor Function has
priority and the selected digital effect is
3
4
Press the [SET] Button
to select [ON].
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the
Menu.
automatically cancelled.
≥When [MOTION SENSOR] on the [CAMERA
SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], it is not possible
to manually start recording by pressing the
Recording Start/Stop Button or to activate the
Recording Check or Camera Search Function.
≥When you use the AC adaptor to power the Movie
Camera, the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by
Mode will continue when no movement is detected
in the picture, even when the tape has reached the
end during recording.
The [STDBY] Indication
appears.
MENU
FOCUS / SET
≥To ensure correct functioning of the Motion Sensor
Function, the moving subject should be quite large
in the picture. Therefore, when you have zoomed
the lens to the maximum wide-angle position, the
distance between lens and subject should
preferably be within about 2 metres. For subjects
at larger distances, be sure to zoom in accordingly.
≥The Movie Camera requires time to set up before
recording starts. Therefore, the beginning of
movement is not recorded.
≥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.
≥If there is a power interruption, the Motion Sensor
Function is cancelled.
≥When the Movie Camera remains in the Motion
Sensor Function Stand-by Mode for more than
6 minutes, the Viewfinder or *LCD Monitor turns
off to conserve power.
When the Motion Sensor again detects
movement in the picture, recording automatically
restarts after approximately 4 seconds, and the
Viewfinder or °LCD Monitor turns on.
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O LUX
OFF
ON
SIS
Built-in Infra-red
Beam Emitters
Title
Procedure
Recording in Dark Places without
1
Any Illumination
Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] to
make the [0LUX] Indication appear.
The built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters light. Be
careful not to cover them with your hand when
recording.
(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.
O LUX
OFF
ON
0LUX
Recording with Minimised
1
Camera Shake
Press the Super Image Stabilizer Button [SIS].
(Super Image Stabilizer)
The [[] Indication appears.
In recording situations where shaking of the Movie
Camera is likely to happen, for example when you
have zoomed in on a distant subject or when you
record while walking, you can use this function to
stabilize the image.
SIS
≥In case of very strong camera shake, it may not be
possible to stabilize the picture.
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Remarks, etc.
Notes for Recording in Dark Places without
Any Illumination
≥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.
≥If you change the setting of the [0 LUX OFF/ON]
Switch during recording, a switching noise is also
recorded.
≥When recording in the 0 Lux Night View Function, it is
not possible to adjust the white balance manually or
to cancel the manually adjusted white balance setting.
≥It is not possible to use any of the Programme AE
Modes when the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated.
≥When using the 0 Lux Night View Function, the
subject should be within 3 metres from the Movie
Camera.
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
≥When the automatic focusing is not precise, adjust
the focus manually.
Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer
Function
≥As the iris is fully opened in the 0 Lux Night View
Mode, subjects in white or other light colours may be
recorded whitish, blurred and with weak contrast.
≥If you use the 0 Lux Night View Function together
with the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording
Function, recording starts automatically when the
Movie Camera’s built-in Motion Sensor detects some
movement in the picture. This combined function is
convenient for easy, unattended animal observation
recordings at night.
Press the [SIS] Button again.
SIS
∫ In the Following Recording Conditions, the
Picture Stabilizing Effect May Not Be
Sufficient:
≥Subjects with horizontal or vertical stripes
≥Flat subjects
≥Dark subjects (In this case, the [[] Indication
flashes. Increase the amount of light.)
≥Subject under many fluorescent lamps.
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Procedure
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.
1
Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until
the [AUTO] Indication appears.
PROG. AE
Recording with Manual White
Balance Adjustment
1
2
Press the [PROG. AE]
Button repeatedly until
an indication other
than [AUTO] Indication
appears.
Attach the White Lens
Cap and zoom in until
the entire screen is
white.
With this Movie Camera, you can also adjust the white
balance manually.
Use this mode for special subjects and recording
conditions, for which the Full Auto Mode is not
suitable, and for light sources outside the Auto White
Balance Adjustment range (p. 69). Use it also when
you want to manually adjust the white balance for
each new scene as professionals do.
PROG. AE
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Remarks, etc.
In the following cases, you cannot change
White Balance:
≥When you set [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [B/W], [SEPIA],
[RED FILTER] or [BLUE FILTER]
≥During 0 Lux Night View Mode
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.
≥We recommend that you adjust the white balance
anew whenever there is a change in the recording
situation.
Returning to the Auto
White Balance
3
Adjustment Mode
Subjects and Recording Conditions Not
Suitable for Recording in the Full Auto
Mode
≥Subjects with dark surfaces
≥Subjects lit by natrium lamps
Keep the [W.B] Button
pressed until the [1]
Indication 1 stops
flashing and remains
lit.
Press the [W.B] Button
once. Or, press the
[PROG. AE] Button
repeatedly until the
[AUTO] Indication
appears.
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;W.B
PROG. AE
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PROG. AE
90 u
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
Recording Yourself
(Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing
Forward) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
1
2
After displaying the
Camera Mode Main-Menu...
(p. 10)
Slide the [3OPEN]
Lever to the left and
simultaneously open
the LCD Monitor in the
direction of the arrow
approximately 90u.
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. If you mount the Movie Camera on a
tripod and use the °Remote Controller, you can also
take part in the action that you are recording and
check the picture from the front on the LCD Monitor.
°Remote Controller: NV-VZ15 only
Turn the [34] Dial to
select the [DISPLAY
SETUP] Sub-Menu and
then press the [SET]
Button.
5
6
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the
Menu.
Turn the LCD Monitor
until it faces forward
approximately 180u.
MENU
180o
Focusing on the Subject
1
2
Manually
Press the [PROG. AE]
Button repeatedly until
Keep the [W/T] Zoom
Lever pushed toward
(Manual Focus)
This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for
subjects and recording situations for which automatic
focusing is not precise.
an indication other than [T] to zoom in on the
[AUTO] Indication
appears.
subject.
Zooming in on the
subject before adjusting
the focus ensures that
the subject remains
precisely focused even
when you later zoom out.
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∫ Mirror Mode
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.
1
2
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.
≥It is not possible to display and record the Date, Time and/or
Title Indication in the Mirror Mode.
When you want to confirm other indications, return the LCD
Monitor to position 1 or 2 shown in the illustration above.
Especially when the [°] Indication is displayed, be sure to
return the LCD Monitor to position 1 or 2 so that you can
confirm the actual Warning/Alarm Indication.
≥If you turn the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, the
Viewfinder also automatically turns on. However, in the
following cases, the Viewfinder turns off:
In the Mirror Mode, only the following indications can be
displayed on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder:
[¥]
: Recording Mode Indication
[;¥] : Recording Pause Mode Indication
[x] : Remaining Battery Indication
[°]
: General Warning/
Alarm Indication
≥
Changing from the Camera to the VCR Mode.
Closing the LCD Monitor with the screen facing outward
≥
(as shown above 1).
Remarks, etc.
3
4
[MIRROR]).
[NORMAL] means
Normal Mode.
[MIRROR] means
Mirror Mode.
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [SELF SHOOT]. to select the desired
mode ([NORMAL] or
Press the [SET] Button
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
∫ Stopping Recording
Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button 1.
7
Press the
Recording Start/
Stop Button 1.
1
Cancelling the Manual Focusing Mode
Press the [FOCUS] Button once to make the [MF] Indication
disappear. Or, press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until
the [AUTO] Indication appears.
3
4
Turn the [MF] Dial to
adjust the focus.
The [MF] Indication
appears. ([MF] means
Manual Focus.)
Push the [W/T] Zoom
Lever toward [W] to
zoom out as desired.
PROG. AE
FOCUS / SET
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Title
Procedure
Recording in Special Situations
(Programme AE)
1
Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until
the indication of the desired mode ([5],
[7], [N], [Ω] or [º]) appears.
This function lets you select Automatic Exposure
settings optimized for special recording situations.
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.
[4] Low Light Mode
To record dark scenes more brightly.
[Ω] Spotlight Mode
To record subjects under spotlights. (party, theatre,
etc.)
[º] Surf & Snow Mode
To record subjects in brightly lit surroundings (ski
slopes, beach, etc.).
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Remarks, etc.
≥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.
Cancelling the Selected Programme AE Function
Press the [PROG. AE] Button to set to [AUTO].
≥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.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour
or natrium lamps as the colour and the brightness of
the playback picture may fluctuate.
≥When recording subjects lit by strong lights or with
much light reflection, the playback picture may
contain vertical streaks of light.
≥When the scene is not sufficiently lit, the [5]
Indication flashes.
≥When using this mode for recording indoors, the
playback picture may flicker.
Portrait Mode
≥When using this mode for recording indoors, the
playback picture may flicker.
Low Light Mode
≥It may not be possible to sufficiently brighten up
extremely dark scenes.
≥The use of this mode for recording may cause noise
in the playback picture.
Spotlight Mode
≥When using this mode, the recorded picture may be
extremely dark.
≥If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture
may be whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture
may be whitish.
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PAUSE
INSERT
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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INSERT
----
---- ON
ON
5
1
2
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1
TBC
BLC
;
RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
A.DUB
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS SET
/
Title
Procedure
Insert Editing
1 2
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.
Insert the recorded
cassette and set the
[CAMERA/OFF/VCR]
Switch to [VCR].
Press the [1] Button
to start playback and
press the Pause Button
[;] at the tape
position at which you
want the editing to
stop.
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
1
TBC
BLC
;W.B
5 6
Play back a still
picture at the point
at which you want
the Insert Editing to
start.
Set [INSERT] on the
[OHTER FUNCTIONS]
Sub-Menu to [ON].
The [INSERT] Indication
1 appears.
Adding New Sound on a
1 2
Recorded Cassette (Audio Dubbing)
Play back a still
picture at the point
at which you want
the audio dubbing
to start.
Set [AUDIO DUBBING]
on the [OHTER
FUNCTIONS]
You can record a new music or narration onto a
previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the
original audio.
Sub-Menu to [ON].
The [A.DUB] Indication
2 appears.
Perform above steps 1-4 before performing the
following steps.
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Remarks, etc.
≥Be sure to insert the cassette with an intact tab or if
the tab has been removed, cover the hole with an
adhesive tape.
3 4
After displaying the
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu... (p. 10)
Reset the Tape
Counter to zero.
(p. 60)
Stopping Insert Editing
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
The Movie Camera is again in the Recording Pause
Mode.
Set [DISPLAY] on the
[DISPLAY SETUP]
Sub-Menu to [MEMORY].
Cancelling the Insert Editing Function
Press the [∫] Button.
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
≥It is not possible to set [INSERT] on the [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] when it is not in
the Still Playback Mode.
≥It is not possible to perform Insert Editing on an
unrecorded part of the tape. If you try to do so, the
tape will stop.
≥When pressing the [MENU] Button in the Recording
Pause Mode, the Menu of Camera Mode appears.
However, you cannot use the [MOTION SENSOR]
of the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu, [REC SPEED]
and [INTERVAL REC] of the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Sub-Menu.
7
Turn the Movie Camera to the
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
title to be inserted and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button.
The Insert Editing automatically
stops approximately at the position
at which you reset the counter to
zero.
Stopping Audio Dubbing
Press the [;] Button.
The Movie Camera is again in the Still Playback
Mode.
Cancelling the Audio Dubbing Function
Press the [∫] Button.
≥It is not possible to set [AUDIO DUBBING] on the
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] when it is
not in the Still Playback Mode.
3
Press the Playback Button [1] to start audio
dubbing.
The Audio Dubbing automatically stops
approximately at the position at which you reset
the counter to zero.
≥It is not possible to perform Audio Dubbing on an
unrecorded part of the tape. If you try to do so, the
tape will stop.
1
TBC
BLC
≥When using the Audio Dubbing Function, the
picture quality is somewhat reduced. However, it
doesn’t affect the recorded picture.
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INFO-
CAMERA
V
C
R
WINDOW
CHARGE
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
Remote
Control Sensor
15
˚
10
˚
5m
15
Transmitter
Window
˚
15
˚
Title
Procedure
Remote Controller
(NV-VZ15/RZ15 only)
Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with
1
2
Remove off the Battery
Cover.
Insert the batteries
with the polarity (d
and e) correctly
aligned.
the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie
Camera’s major functions from a distance.
Inserting the Batteries
Insert the supplied batteries before using the Remote
Controller.
-
+
+
-
Using the Remote Controller
1
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch on the Movie
Camera to [CAMERA] or [VCR].
≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp lights, you can use the
recording functions.
≥When the [VCR] Lamp lights, you can use the
playback functions.
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
INFO-
CAMERA
V C R
WINDOW
CHARGE
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
INFO-
CAMERA
V C R
WINDOW
CHARGE
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The Remote Controller lets you take part in the
action and control the recording operation from
in front of the Movie Camera.
START/STOP
T
VIDEO CAMERA
W
7
1
∫ Buttons on the Remote Controller
The buttons with the same mark as on the Movie
Camera generally have the same function.
6
REW
-
SEARCH
-
FF
5
2
3
6
5
∫
STOP
;
PAUSE
1PLAY
1 Zoom Buttons [W/T] (p. 24, 47)
4
2 Rewind/Review Button [6]
To start review playback. (p. 28)
To rewind the tape. (p. 26)
To activate the Camera Search Function.
(p. 22)
6 Fast-Forward/Cue Button [5]
To activate the Recording Check Function.
(p. 22)
To start cue playback. (p. 28)
To fast-forward the tape.
To activate the Camera Search Function.
(p. 22)
3 Stop Button [∫] (p. 27)
4 Pause Button [;] (p. 29)
5 Playback Button [1] (p. 27)
7 Recording Start/Stop Button
[START/STOP] (p. 20)
Remarks, etc.
Replacing the Batteries ≥Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.
≥Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and
Manganese.
3
The life of the batteries
is about 1 year.
Replace the Battery
Cover.
≥Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
When the batteries are
≥Do not short-circuit the batteries.
exhausted, purchase two
≥When you do not use the Remote Controller for a
new “AAA”, “UM-4” or
long time, take out the batteries and store it in a
“R03” type batteries and
insert them in the same
cool, dry place.
way as explained on the
left.
≥The operative range described on the left is valid for
using the Remote Controller indoors.
When using it outdoors or under strong lights, it may
not work correctly even within the left range.
≥Within a distance of about 1 metre, it is also possible
to use the Remote Controller from the side ([MENU]
Button side). (NV-VZ15 only)
≥Do not cover the Transmitter Window on the Remote
Controller with your hand, etc.
2
Aim the Remote Controller at the Remote Control
Sensor on the Movie Camera and press the
appropriate button.
Distance to the Movie Camera: Less than 5 metres.
Angle: Approximately 10° up, and 15° down, left and
right from centre axis.
≥The zoom speed cannot be changed from the
Remote Controller.
Remote
Control Sensor
To prevent inadvertent operation by other infrared
remote controllers, the Movie Camera needs to
receive each command signal three times. For this
reason, there is a slight delay between pressing the
[W] or [T] Button on the Remote Controller and the
actual operation of the zoom function on the Movie
Camera.
Transmitter
Window
15
˚
10˚
5m
15
˚
15
˚
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DATE/
TITLE
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS SET
/
Title
Procedure
Recording with Pre-programmed
Titles Inserted in the Picture
1
2
After selecting [LANGUAGE
Turn the [34] Dial to
FOR TITLE] 1 on the [TITLE select [TITLE] 2.
SETUP] Sub-Menu... (p. 10)
Press the [SET] Button
to select the desired
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.
language.
≥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.
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
5
6
Deleting the Pre-programmed Title
Indication
During recording or when the Movie Camera is in
the Recording Pause Mode, press the [DATE/
TITLE] Button to make the Title Indication
disappear. To make it appear again, press the
[DATE/TITLE] Button.
Press the [SET] Button
repeatedly to select the
desired colour.
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [SIZE] 4.
Recording with Pre-programmed Title
Inserted in the Picture
During recording, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to
make the title appear.
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Deleting the Title
Press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to make the title
disappear.
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1
2
TITLE SETUP
DATE/TITLE
DATE TIME
TITLE SETUP
DATE/TITLE
DATE TIME
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
1.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.FADE SETUP
TITLE
TITLE
HOLIDAY
TITLE
HOLIDAY
TITLE
LANGUAGE
FOR TITLE
SIZE
LANGUAGE
FOR TITLE
SIZE
4.TITLE SETUP
ENGLISH
LARGE
WHITE
ENGLISH
LARGE
WHITE
5.DATE/TIME SETUP
6.DISPLAY SETUP
7.LCD/EVF SETUP
8.OTHER FUNCTIONS
COLOUR
COLOUR
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
3
4
TITLE SETUP
DATE/TITLE
DATE TIME
TITLE SETUP
DATE/TITLE
DATE TIME
TITLE
TITLE
TITLE
HOLIDAY
TITLE
HOLIDAY
LANGUAGE
FOR TITLE
SIZE
LANGUAGE
FOR TITLE
SIZE
ENGLISH
LARGE
WHITE
ENGLISH
LARGE
WHITE
COLOUR
COLOUR
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
Remarks etc.
≥Repeatedly pressing the [SET] Button changes the
language of the title in the following order:
[ENGLISH]>[GERMAN]>[FRENCH]>[ITALIAN]
>[SPANISH]>[RUSSIAN]>[CHINESE]>[ARABIC]
>[ENGLISH]>
3
4
Press the [SET] Button
repeatedly to select the
desired title.
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [COLOUR] 3.
≥Repeatedly pressing of the [SET] Button changes
the title in the following order:
(In the other available languages, they are arranged
in the same order.)
[HOLIDAY]>[HAPPY BIRTHDAY]>
[WEDDING]>[FAMILY]>[PARTY]>
[THE END]>[CONGRATULATIONS]>
[MERRY CHRISTMAS]>
MF/
TRACKING
[HAPPY MEMORIES]>
FOCUS / SET
[HAPPY NEW YEAR]>[HOLIDAY]>
≥You can select the colour of the title from among
8 colours.
≥Repeatedly pressing the [SET] Button changes the
colours of the title in the following order:
WHITE
YELLOW
RED
MAGENTA
BLACK
GREEN
CYAN
BLUE
≥When a large-size title is displayed, some indications
do not appear even if the corresponding modes are
activated.
≥If you set [SIZE] on the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu to
[LARGE], the large [RECORD] and [PAUSE]
Indications, which usually appear briefly when you
start or stop recording, do not appear.
≥When you change the title size from [NORMAL] to
[LARGE], the Title Indication changes as shown
below.
7
8
Press the [SET] Button
to select the desired
size ([NORMAL] or
[LARGE]).
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the
Menu.
You can choose either of
2 sizes for the title.
MENU
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
FOCUS / SET
≥The Date/Time/Title Indication remains displayed
when you exit the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu after
having changed the language of the title, the type of
Date/Time/Title Indication (p. 25), the title itself, the
size of the title or the colour of the title.
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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
MENU
OFF
SEPIA
B/W
MOSAIC
NEGA
SOLARI
RED FILTER
STRETCH
BLUE FILTER
MF/
TRACKING
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
Using Various Functions
during Playback
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.
Playback Title Indication
The Date/Time/Title Indication that can be inserted in
the pictures during recording (p. 25, 54) can also be
inserted in the picture during playback (editing).
You can select the desired language, title, colour and
size on the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu.
The Playback Title Indication Function can be used
only when the TBC Function is activated. Make sure
that the [TBC] Indication is displayed. (p. 27)
1. Playback Title Indication
2. Playback Digital Effects
3. Playback Digital Fade (p. 58)
You can use these functions only when the TBC
Function is activated. Make sure that the [TBC]
Indication is displayed. (p. 27)
TBC
TBC
HOLIDAY
Playback Digital Effects
There are various modes available for adding
special digital picture effects to your recordings
during playback. They are identical to the Digital
Effects (p. 32) that can be used during recording.
The Playback Digital Effect Function can be used only
when the TBC Function is activated. Make sure that the
[TBC] Indication is displayed. (p. 27)
1
2
After displaying the
[DIGITAL EFFECT]
Sub-Menu... (p. 32)
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [DIGITAL
EFFECT].
Press the [SET]
Button to select the
desired digital effect.
1B/W
2 SEPIA
4 NEGA
3MOSAIC
5SOLARI
7RED FILTER
6 STRETCH
8 BLUE FILTER
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
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Remarks etc.
Suspending the Playback Digital Effect
Temporarily
Set [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to
[OFF]. When the digital effect is temporarily
suspended, the indication of the selected effect
flashes.
1
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.
Cancelling the Playback Digital Effect
Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]
Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF]
and then set it to [VCR] again, the previously
selected Playback Digital Effect is automatically
cancelled.
DATE/
TITLE
3 4 5
Turn the [34] Press the [SET] Press the
Dial to select
[EFFECT].
Button to select [MENU] Button
[ON].
to exit the
Menu.
MENU
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
57
∫
TBC
TBC
FADE
TBC
FADE SETUP
DIGITAL FADE ON
FADE IN
SLIDE DOOR
CORNER
WINDOW
SHUTTER
WINDOW
FADE OUT
FADE COLOUR BLACK
MENU
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
Playback Digital Fade
1
2
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. 27)
Set [DIGITAL FADE] on
the [FADE SETUP]
Sub-Menu to [ON].
(p. 10)
Set [FADE IN] to the
desired Digital Fade
Mode.
MF/
TRACKING
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
FOCUS / SET
5
6
Press the [MENU]
Button to exit the Menu.
During playback, keep
the [FADE] Button
pressed.
The picture disappears
gradually with the selected
digital fade effect.
MENU
FADE
9
After the picture has completely
disappeared, press the [∫] Button.
Playback stops.
∫
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Remarks etc.
≥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.
≥The colours of the Digital Fade change in the same
order as Camera Mode. (p. 36)
3
4
Set [FADE OUT] to
the desired Digital
Fade Mode.
Set [FADE COLOUR]
to the desired colour.
MF/
TRACKING
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
FOCUS / SET
7
8
Release the [FADE]
Button at the point
where you wish to
fade in.
During playback,
press the [FADE]
Button at the point
where you want to
fade out, and keep it
pressed.
FADE
FADE
10
Release the [FADE] Button.
FADE
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2
3
∫
1
TBC
DISPLAY SETUP
30
0:09.22
0:00.00
BLC
TAPE
DISPLAY
ALL
----
COUNTER RESET
YES
SELF SHOOT
NORMAL
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DISPLAY SETUP
30
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
TAPE
DISPLAY
ALL
----
COUNTER RESET
YES
MENU
RETURN ----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Title
Procedure
Using the Tape Counter
Indication
1
2
After displaying the
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu... (p. 10)
Press the [SET] Button
to select [ALL].
The Tape Counter Indication is convenient for the
following 2 purposes: to check the Elapsed Tape
Time, and to use the Memory Stop Function.
Turn the [34] Dial to
select [DISPLAY].
Checking the Elapsed Tape Time
The Tape Counter Indication shows the elapsed
tape time both during recording and playback.
You can freely reset this indication (return the
counter to [0:00.00] 1). Therefore, by resetting
the counter to zero when you start recording or
playback, you can check the tape time that has
elapsed from that point.
MF/
TRACKING
FOCUS / SET
Using the Memory Stop Function
This function is convenient for temporarily marking
a tape position during recording or playback so
that you can easily find it again later for playback.
1
2
Reset the Tape Counter
to zero at the tape
Set [DISPLAY] on the
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
position from which you Menu of the [CAMERA
want to play back later.
FUNCTIONS] or the
[VCR FUNCTIONS]
Main-Menu to
M 0:00.00
[MEMORY].
3
Start playback or
recording.
60
A
B
2
3
2
3
1
1
u
R
SP
u
R
SP
u
R
SP
u
R
SP
M 06:00.00
0:00.00
M 0:00.00
◊
0:600.00
REC
14q
◊
REC
14q
0:30
0:30
0:30
0:30
AUTO
AUTO
TBC
TBC
4
REC
◊
REC
14q
AUTO
Remarks etc.
∫ 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 Mode can be changed in
the order shown in the above illustrations 1–4.
3 4
Turn the [34] Dial to Press the [SET] Button to
select [COUNTER
RESET].
select [YES].
≥When recording or playback
starts, the elapsed tape time is
indicated in hours, minutes and
seconds. During playback of
parts of the tape on which no
recording has been made, this
indication does not change.
≥If you rewind the tape further
than the tape counter position
[0:00.00], the minus sign [–]
appears in front of the Tape
CounterIndication.
Camera Mode A
1 ALL:
Elapsed Tape Time Indication (initial
setting)
2 MEMORY: Memory Stop Indication and Elapsed
Tape Time Indication
3 PARTIAL: No Counter Indication
Only a few indications are displayed so
that all parts of the picture can be seen
clearly. However, when you turn on the
Movie Camera, all indications initially
appear for a few seconds to inform you
of the selected settings.
MF/
TRACKING
2: Camera Mode
3: VCR Mode
≥In this condition, if you switch the Movie Camera
over to the VCR Mode and then back to the
Camera Mode, [ALL] is automatically selected for
the Tape Counter Indication.
4
5
4 OFF:
No Counter Indication
In this mode, only the Operation Mode
Indications and Warning/Alarm
After playback or
recording is finished:
Set the [CAMERA/
OFF/VCR] Switch to
[VCR].
Press the [5] or [6]
Button.
The tape automatically
stops approximately at the
position at which you reset
the counter to zero.
Indications can appear. However, when
turning on the Movie Camera, all
indications appear for a few seconds to
inform you of the selected settings.
VCR Mode B
1 ALL:
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
Elapsed Tape Time Indication (initial
setting)
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2 MEMORY: Memory Stop Indication and Elapsed
Tape Time Indication
No Counter Indication
3 OFF:
In this mode, only the Operation Mode,
Warning/Alarm, Insert Editing Mode
and Audio Dubbing Mode Indications
can appear.
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1 21-pin Adaptor
;W.B
(purchase separately)
∫
1
TBC
To Audio Output Socket.
BLC
To Audio
To Video
Input Socket.
Input Socket.
A
AV Cable
To Video Output Socket.
V
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
OR
21-pin Cable (purchase separately)
Title
Procedure
Copying onto an VHS Cassette
1
2
(Dubbing)
Movie Camera:
Set the [CAMERA/OFF/
VCR] Switch to [VCR].
Movie Camera:
Insert the recorded
cassette.
By connecting the AV Cable (supplied), you can copy
the cassette recorded with this Movie Camera onto a
VCR.
CAMERA
OFF
VCR
5
6
VCR:
VCR:
Start recording.
Press the Pause or
Stop Button to stop
recording.
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Remarks etc.
≥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.
(When you use an 21-pin Adaptor, it is not necessary
to connect the plug for the video signal of the AV
Cable.)
≥If your VCR is equipped with an Edit Switch, turn it
on to ensure optimum picture quality of the dubbed
cassette.
≥As the picture quality on the dubbed cassette is
slightly reduced, we recommend that you select the
standard speed (SP Mode) on the VCR for dubbing.
(SP means Standard Play.)
≥For all additional scenes that you want to dub, follow
steps 4 to 7.
3
4
VCR:
Movie Camera:
Press the [1] Button
to start playback.
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.
1
TBC
BLC
7
Movie Camera:
Press the [∫] Button to
stop playback.
∫
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Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories are subject to change without notice.
Some accessories are not available in some countries.
Battery Charger
VW-BCV1B
Battery Pack
(Lithium-Ion)
CGR-V14S
Battery Pack
(Lithium-Ion)
CGR-V26S
Battery Pack
(Lithium-Ion)
CGR-V53S
ND Filter
VW-LND37E
MC Protector
VW-LMC37E
Tele Conversion
Lens
VW-LT3714ME
Wide Conversion
Lens
VW-LW3707ME
Tripod
VZ-CT55E
Cassette Adaptor IR/Video DC Light Shoe Adaptor
VW-TCA7E
(Halogen&Infra-red) VW-SK11E
VZ-LDR10E
IR/Video DC Light (VZ-LDR10E)
It requires the Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E) for attaching to the Movie Camera.
≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with ease and confidence either by
telephoning our Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording
NV-VZ14/VZ15
1 h 40 min.
NV-RZ15
1 h 40 min.
2 h 55 min.
A Charging Time for a Full Charge
B MaximumContinuous
Recording Time
CGR-V14S
CGR-V26S
CGR-V53S
A
B
2 h 55 min. (2 h 5 min.)
A
B
A
B
3 h 10 min.
3 h 10 min.
5 h 25 min.
5 h 25 min. (4 h 5 min.)
6 h 20 min.
6 h 20 min.
10 h 50 min. (8 h.)
10 h 50 min.
(The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the
recording time when using the LCD Monitor.)
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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.
≥They could deform the body and cause the
surface coating to peel off.
≥Before cleaning, remove the Battery or unplug
the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft, clean cloth.
To remove persistent stains, wipe with a cloth
moistened with mild detergent diluted with water,
and then finish with a dry cloth.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized
equipment (TVs, video games, etc.).
≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture
and sound.
≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,
the electromagnetic radiation may cause picture
and sound distortion.
After use, always take out the cassette and
remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥If you leave the cassette in the Movie Camera,
the tape can become loosened and damaged.
≥If you leave the battery attached to the Movie
Camera for a long time, the voltage level may
drop very low so that the Battery cannot be used
any more even after charging.
≥Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers
and large motors may damage the recordings on
the tape and distort the picture.
Notes about the AC Adaptor
≥The electromagnetic radiation from micro-
processors can adversely influence the Movie
Camera and cause picture and sound distortion.
≥If the Movie Camera is adversely influenced by
magnetized equipment and does not work
correctly, turn the Movie Camera off, remove the
Battery or disconnect the AC Adaptor and attach
the Battery or connect the AC Adaptor again.
Then turn the Movie Camera on.
≥When the battery is warm, charging takes longer
than usual.
≥When you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, the
radio reception may be distorted. Keep the AC
Adaptor more than 1 metre away from the radio.
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may emit a
whirring sound. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket. (If you leave it
connected, a small amount of electricity is
consumed.)
Do not use the Movie Camera near a radio
transmitter or high-voltage power line.
≥If you record near a radio transmitter or high-
voltage power line, the recorded picture and
sound may be adversely influenced.
≥Do not handle with wet hands.
Do not use the Movie Camera for surveillance
and other industrial application.
≥If the Movie Camera is being used for a long
time, the inside temperature could rise
excessively and this may cause malfunction.
≥This Movie Camera is not designed for industrial
use.
Take care that no sand and fine dust enters
the Movie Camera when using it on a beach or
similar places.
≥Sand and dust could damage the Movie Camera
and cassette. (Be careful when inserting and
removing the cassette.)
Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on
the Movie Camera.
≥Such agents could deform the body and cause
the surface coating to peel off.
≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in direct contact
with rubber or plastic products for a long time.
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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. When used in extremely cold
surroundings, the Battery may only be able to
provide approximately 5 minutes of operation
time. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a
protection function is activated and prevents the
use of the Battery for some time.
Symptoms of Condensation
If the following symptoms occur, condensation
has formed inside the Movie Camera.
1 The Condensation Indication [3] on the
LCD Monitor or in the Viewfinder flashes.
After this indication flashes for a few seconds,
the Movie Camera automatically turns off.
2 When you turn on the Movie Camera, it
turns off.
After Use, Always Remove the Battery.
Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie
Camera. (If it is attached to the Movie Camera, a
small amount of electric current is consumed even
if the Movie Camera is turned off.) Leaving the
Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a very
long time could cause it to become excessively
discharged, so that it cannot be used any more
even after charging.
However, the Movie Camera also turns off
when the Battery is discharged.
Remedy
≥Wait a few hours before operating the Movie
Camera again.
(The actual time depends on the surrounding
conditions.)
≥Turn on the Movie Camera.
≥Confirm that the Condensation Indication is not
displayed any more.
Discarding a Battery That Has Become
Unusable
≥The usable life of the Battery is limited.
≥Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it
could explode.
≥For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.
Remarks about Condensation
Keep the Battery’s Terminals Clean.
Be careful that the terminals do not get plugged
up with dust, dirt or other substances.
If you accidentally drop the Battery, confirm that
the Battery itself and the terminals are not
deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the
Movie Camera could damage the Movie Camera.
≥Condensation can form if the Movie Camera is
suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a
place where it is hot or humid.
≥Since condensation forms gradually, there may
already be some condensation inside the Movie
Camera even before the Condensation
Indication begins to flash.
≥In an extremely cold place, condensation may
freeze and turn into frost. As the Movie Camera
cannot detect frost, the Condensation Indication
does not appear until the frost melts.
Precautions against Condensation
When moving it from a very cold place to a very
warm place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag
or similar to prevent condensation from forming.
∫ Cautions for Transport
≥When not actually recording, carry the Movie
Camera in a specially designed Carrying Case.
≥Keep the packing materials. When transporting
the Movie Camera in the future, pack it in the
same way as it was when you purchased it.
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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)
≥In places where big changes in temperature
occur, condensation may form on the LCD
Monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
≥When the Movie Camera is very cold when
turning it on, the picture on the LCD Monitor is
darker than normally. However, as it reaches
normal temperature, it regains its normal
brightness.
≥To remove fingerprints, wipe the LCD Monitor
with a soft cloth.
≥Do not expose the LCD Monitor to direct
sunlight. When sunlight falls onto the LCD
Monitor, it may be difficult to view the picture.
Movie Camera
≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust form
entering.
≥Never leave the Movie Camera in place with
high temperature.
Battery
≥Extremely low or high temperature shortens the
Battery life.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to
produce the LCD Monitor. The result is more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
≥Storing it in places with oily smoke and a lot of
dust could cause the terminals to get rusty, and
this can result in a malfunction.
≥Do not allow metal objects (such as
necklaces and hair pins) to touch the battery
terminals. Short-circuiting may occur and
generate heat, and touching it in this
condition could inflict serious burns.
≥Store the Battery in discharged condition. If you
store the Battery for a long time, we recommend
that you charge it once a year and completely
use up the charge before storing it again in
discharged condition.
Viewfinder
≥Do not leave the Viewfinder or the Lens aimed at
the sun. This could seriously damage internal
parts.
Lens Hood
≥When you want to attach the Tele Conversion
Lens (VW-LT3714ME, optional), the Wide
Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707ME, optional), the
ND Filter (VW-LND37E, optional) or the MC
Protecter (VW-LMC37E, optional), be sure to
first remove the Lens Hood by turning it
counterclockwise. If you attach the ND Filter or
the MC Protector, you can attach the Lens Hood
onto it.
Cassette
≥Rewind the tape to its beginning before storing.
Leaving the cassette with the tape stopped
halfway for more than 6 months (depending on
the storing condition) loosens the tape. Be sure
to rewind it to the beginning.
≥Put the cassette in its case to store it.
Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and
humidity could damage the tape. Dust contains
hard mineral particles and cassettes with dust
damage the video heads and other parts of the
Movie Camera. Make it a habit to always put the
cassette back into its case.
≥Completely wind the tape forward and then
rewind it once every half year. Leaving the
cassette for more than a year without winding/
rewinding it may deform the cassette because of
stretching and shrinking of the tape due to
changes in temperature and humidity.
Also, the tape may stick together.
≥During recording with a filter or conversions lens
attached, the four corners of the picture may
become dark (vignetting effect), when you push
the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. For details,
please also read the operating instructions of the
accessory being used.
≥Do not place the cassette near strongly
magnetized objects or equipment.
≥The tape surface is coated with microscopic
magnetic particles and they record signals. Such
objects as magnetic necklaces and toys have
stronger magnetic force than commonly thought,
and this could erase the recorded contents and
cause noise in picture and sound.
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For the following subjects and recording
situations, the Auto Focus system cannot
provide precise adjustment. Use the Manual
Focus Mode instead. (p. 46)
Glossary (cont.)
∫ Focus
1 Recording subjects with a part of it near the
Movie Camera and another part far away
from it
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.
As the Auto Focus adjusts on the centre part of
the image, it is often impossible to bring the
nearby and distant parts of the subject into
focus.
When you want to record a person with a
distant mountain in the back, it is not possible
to focus on both.
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.
2 Recording subjects behind glass covered
with dirt or dust
As the focus is adjusted on the dirty glass, the
subject behind the glass is out of focus. When
recording a subject across a street on which
cars are running, the focus may be adjusted on
the cars.
Movie Camera
The image of the subject enters the Movie
Camera through the lens and is converted into an
electric signal (video signal) for recording onto
magnetic tape. The focus is adjusted either
manually or automatically by moving a focusing
lens.
3 Recording subjects in dark surroundings
As the amount of light information entering
through the lens is greatly reduced, the Movie
Camera cannot adjust the focus precisely.
Auto Focus Adjustment
The Auto Focus System automatically moves the
internal focusing lens forward or backward and
adjusts the focus so that the subject can be seen
clearly.
The Auto Focus Adjustment has the following
characteristics:
≥It adjusts until the vertical contours of the subject
are as sharp and clean as possible.
≥It adjusts the focus on the subjects with strong
contrast.
4 Recording subjects surrounded by objects
with shiny surfaces or much light reflection
As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus on
objects with shiny surfaces or much light
reflection, the subject may go out of focus.
Therefore, when recording at a lake or the sea,
evening scenes, fireworks, or under special
types of lighting, the subject may be out of
focus.
5 Recording fast-moving subjects
As the internal focusing lens is moved
mechanically, it cannot follow fast-moving
subjects without delay.
≥It adjusts the focus on the subject in the centre
of the °LCD Monitor or Viewfinder. Unlike human
eyes, the lens of the Movie Camera cannot
instantaneously change the focus from a nearby
to a distant subject and vice versa.
°LCD Monitor: NV-VZ14/VZ15 only
Therefore, subjects like children running back
and forth may temporarily go out of focus.
6 Subjects with weak contrast
As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus based
on vertical contours in the picture, subjects with
little contrast such as a white wall may be out
of focus.
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∫ 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. The Kelvin value
is related to the tint of the light, but not directly to
its brightness.
The range 1 indicated in the illustration below
shows the light sources for which this Movie
Camera can provide precise white balance
adjustment and, therefore, natural colours in the
recorded pictures, when using the Full Auto Mode.
For light sources outside this range, adjust the
white balance manually (p. 44). Also, additional
lighting may be necessary.
Human Eyes
Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of
lighting and see an object with the same colours
even under different lighting.
Movie Camera
Unlike human eyes, the Movie Camera does not
have the innate ability to adapt to changes in
lighting, and they influence the colours being
recorded. Therefore, depending on the light
source, the picture would be recorded with a
bluish or reddish tint. To minimise the influence of
the lighting on the colours of the subject, an
adjustment called White Balance Adjustment is
necessary.
1 Control range of this Movie Camera’s Auto
White Balance Adjustment Mode
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 TV screen
5 Sunlight
White Balance Adjustment
6 White fluorescent lamp
7 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset
8 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset
9 Halogen light bulb
: Incandescent light bulb
; Sunrise or sunset
< Candlelight
The White Balance Adjustment determines the
colour of the light and adjusts the colours so that
white remains pure white. As white is the basic
colour of the entire colour spectrum, if white is
reproduced correctly, the other colours are correct
and natural, too.
Auto White Balance Adjustment
This Movie Camera stores the optimum settings
for several common light sources in memory. The
Movie Camera judges the recording situation by
determining the tint of the light received through
the lens and by the White Balance Sensor (p. 4),
and it selects the setting for the most similar tint.
This function is called Auto White Balance
Adjustment.
10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
7 000K
6 000K
However, as the white balance settings for only a
few light sources are stored in memory, the white
balance is not correctly adjusted for other lighting
conditions.
5 000K
4 000K
For the range of different types of lighting within
which the Auto White Balance Function can
provide precise adjustment, refer to the chart. For
recording under lighting conditions outside this
range, the Auto White Balance Function does not
work correctly, and the recorded picture has a red
or blue cast. However, the same also applies, if
the subject is lit by more than one light source,
even if these light sources are within this range.
3 000K
2 000K
1 000K
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∫ 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.
≥Pressing a button or displaying a menu
temporarily suspends the Demonstration Mode.
However, if you leave the Movie Camera in this
condition without activating any function for more
than approximately 10 minutes, the
Demonstration Mode resumes.
≥If you do not want the Demonstration Mode to
be activated, set [DEMO MODE] on the [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to
[CAMERA] while pressing the [1] Button,
[DEMO MODE] on the Menu is automatically set
to [ON] and the Demonstration Mode starts
immediately.
≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to
[CAMERA] while pressing the [∫] Button,
[DEMO MODE] on the Menu is automatically set
to [OFF].
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Indications
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1 Remaining Battery Power
6 Tape movement during recording (p. 21)
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.)
7 Tape Run Indications
REC:
PAUSE:
!:
Recording (p. 21)
Recording Pause (p. 20)
Playback (p. 27)/Camera Search in
forward direction (p. 22)
Still playback (p. 29)
;:
%:
&:
CHK:
STDBY:
Fast-forward (p. 26)
Rewind (p. 26)
Recording check (p. 22)
Motion-Sensor-Controlled
Recording Function Stand-by Mode
(p. 40)
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.)
≥The displayed remaining tape time may be
shorter than the actual remaining tape time.
≥When you record with the LCD Monitor facing
forward using the Mirror Mode, only the
Tape Length (p. 19)
230: The Tape Length Indication should be
matched to the tape length of the
inserted cassette (EC30, EC45 or
EC60) to ensure correct indication of
the remaining tape time.
Remaining Battery Power Indication, the
Recording Indication [¥] and the Recording
Pause Indication [;¥] appear. If the [°]
Indication appears, turn the LCD Monitor so that
it faces backward and then confirm the actual
Warnig/Alarm Indication. (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
3 Recording Speed Mode (p. 13)
The selected Recording Speed Mode is
displayed.
8 Zoom Magnification (p. 24)
When you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever up or
down, the Zoom Magnification Indication is
displayed.
SP: Standard-play Mode
LP: Long-play Mode
9 Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording
Function Stand-by Mode (p. 40)
4 Super Image Stabilizer Mode (p. 42)
[:
When the Super Image
When the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording
Mode is activated, this indication is displayed.
Stabilizer Function is activated,
this indication is displayed.
: Tape Counter
The Elapsed Tape Time, Memory Stop
Function Indication is displayed. (p. 60)
5 Digital Zoom (p. 34)
D.ZOOM: When the Digital Zoom function
is activated, this indication is
displayed.
Digital Effects (p. 32)
When a digital effect is activated, the
corresponding indication is displayed.
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0LUX
; Recording Mode (p. 20)
? 0 Lux Night View Mode (p. 42)
When the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated,
this indication is displayed.
AUTO:
When the Auto Mode is activated,
this indication is displayed.
When the Manual Mode is
activated, this indication is
displayed.
MNL:
@ Title (large indication) (p. 54)
This indication shows the selected pre-
programmed large title.
Programme AE Mode (p. 48)
The Programme AE Function offers the
following settings:
5:
7:
4:
Ω:
º:
Sports Mode
Portrait Mode
Low Light Mode
Spotlight Mode
Surf & Snow Mode
< Manual Focus (p. 46)
If you select the Manual Focus Mode, the [MF]
Indication is displayed.
Tracking Adjustment Mode (p. 28)
If you select the Tracking adjustment Mode,
the [TRACK.] Indication is displayed.
= White Balance Mode (p. 44)
1:
When the White Balance Mode is
activated, this indication is displayed.
When the Movie Camera is in the Auto Mode,
the above indication is not displayed.
> Time Base Corrector (p. 27)
TBC:
When the Time Base Corrector
function is activated, this indication
is displayed.
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A Warning/Alarm
E Interval Recording Mode (p. 38)
When any of the following indications lights or
flashes, confirm the condition of the Movie
Camera.
When the Interval Recording Mode is
activated, this indication is displayed.
3:
Y:
Condensation has occurred. (p. 66)
F Insert Editing Mode (p. 50)
When the Insert Editing Mode is activated, this
indication is displayed.
The erasure prevention tab of the
inserted cassette is broken out.
(p. 19)
No cassette is inserted. (p. 18)
The Battery is discharged. Charge
it. (p. 7)
The Date and Time cannot be
stored in memory if the
G Audio Dubbing Mode (p. 50)
When the Insert Editing Mode is activated, this
indication is displayed.
6:
0:
built-in clock battery is exhausted.
Consult your dealer for
replacement, or set the Date and
Time as necessary before you start
recording. (p. 16)
The heads are dirty. (p. 76)
During recording, the tape has
reached its end.
::
2END:
B Sound Volume (p. 27) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
Use this indication to adjust the volume of the
playback sound from the built-in speaker.
With the [VCR] Lamp lit, pressing the [sVOLr]
Lever toward [W] or [T] , the [VOLUME]
Indication appears.
Then press the [sVOLr] Lever toward [W] or
[T] to adjust the volume.
C Title (small indication) (p. 54)
This indication shows the selected pre-
programmed small title.
D Date and Time (p. 24)
The time is indicated in the 24-hour system.
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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
LP: 2 hours with EC60
Recording/Playback Time:
VIDEO
Television System:
Output Level:
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal
VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminated
AUDIO
Output Level/ Impedance:
Audio Track:
AUDIO OUT (PHONO); –6 dBV (47 kohm loaded)/less than 1 kohm
1 track (Normal – Monaural)
Image Sensor:
Lens:
1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor
18:1 Power Zoom Lens (optical capability), F1.8
Focal Length; 3.1 – 55.8 mm, Digital Al Auto Focus/Auto Iris
Filter Diameter; 37 mm
Monitor:
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
2.5-inch Colour LCD Monitor
Viewfinder:
0.24-inch Electronic Viewfinder
1,400 lx
Standard Illumination:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
0°C–40°C
10%–80%
(NV-VZ14/VZ15)
Approx.900 g (without Battery)
(NV-RZ15)
Approx.810 g (without Battery)
Dimensions:
AC Adaptor
(NV-VZ14/VZ15)
Approx.88 (W)k118 (H)k241 (D) mm
(NV-RZ15)
Approx.81 (W)k118 (H)k241 (D) mm
Information for your safety
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
DC Output:
AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz
14 W
DC 11.0 V, 1.0 A
Weight:
Approx. 140 g (without AC Mains Lead)
Dimensions:
Approx. 60 (W)k32 (H)k97 (D) mm
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions)
Power Supply
Normal Recording
P1: The Movie Camera does not turn on.
S1: Is the Battery or the AC Adaptor connected
correctly? Confirm the connection. (p. 6)
P1: Recording cannot be started even
though the Movie Camera is supplied
with power and the cassette is inserted
correctly.
P2: The Movie Camera has turned off
automatically.
S1-1: The tab of the inserted cassette is broken
out. Insert a cassette with intact tab. Or
cover the hole where the tab was with two
layers of adhesive tape. (p. 18)
S1-2: Has the tape reached its end? Insert a new
cassette. (p. 18)
S1-3: Is the Movie Camera turned on? (p. 20)
S1-4: Is the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch set to
[CAMERA]? When it is set to [VCR],
recording is not possible. (p. 20)
S2: 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. 21) Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR]
Switch to [OFF], and then set it [CAMERA]
again.
P3: The Movie Camera quickly turns off.
S3-1: Is the Battery discharged? When the
Remaining Battery Operation Time
Indication shows the [6] Indication is
flashing, the Battery is discharged. Charge
the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery.
(p. 6)
S3-2: Has condensation formed? If the Movie
Camera is brought from a cold to a warm
place, condensation may form inside. In this
case, the Movie Camera automatically
switches off and no operation can be
performed except taking out the cassette.
Wait until the Condensation Indication
disappears. (approximately 2 - 3 hours)
(p. 66)
S1-5: Is the Condensation Indicaiton [3]
displayed? When condensation has formed,
no functions except taking out the cassette
can be operated. Wait until the
Condensation Indicaiton disappears. (p. 66)
Other Recording
P1: No picture appears in the Viewfinder.
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
S1: The LCD Monitor is open (Except when
recording with the LCD Monitor facing
forward). Securely close the LCD Monitor.
(p. 8)
P2: Picture on the LCD Monitor is not clear.
(NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
Battery
S2: Picture quality is not properly adjusted.
Adjust picture quality. (p. 17)
P1: The Battery discharges quickly.
S1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it until
the [CHARGE] Lamp on the Movie Camera
goes off. (p. 6)
S1-2: Are you using the Battery in a place where
the temperature is very low? The ambient
temperature greatly influences the Battery’s
performance. Its operation time becomes
shorter in a cold place. (p. 67)
S1-3: Has the Battery reached the end of its
service life? The service life of the Battery is
limited. It depends on the way the Battery is
used, but when the operation time even
after proper charging is too short for normal
use, the service life of the Battery has
reached its end.
P3: The Auto Focus Function does not work.
S3-1: Is the Manual Focus Mode selected? If you
select the Auto Focus Mode, the focus is
adjusted automatically. (p. 46)
S3-2: Is the subject or recording situation suitable
for the Auto Focus Mode? The Auto Focus
Function does not work correctly for some
kinds of subjects and recording situations. In
this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to
adjust the focus. (p. 68)
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Cassette
Playback (Sound) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
P1: The Remaining Tape Time Indication is
not correct.
S1: Is the tape length of the inserted cassette
correctly selected? Select the correct tape
length. (p. 19)
P1: No sound is played back from the Movie
Camera’s built-in speaker.
S1: Is the volume set too low? With the [VCR]
Lamp lit, push the [sVOLr] Lever, so that
the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then
push the [sVOLr] Lever toward [r] to
increase the volume or push it toward to [s]
to decrease the volume. (p. 27)
P2: The Movie Camera and cassettes
underwent security X-ray inspection at
an airport. Does this affect the
cassettes?
S2: No, this has no negative influence on the
Movie Camera or the cassettes.
Others
P1: The cassette cannot be taken out.
S1-1: Is the Movie Camera supplied with power?
Is the AC Adaptor correctly connected or
the Battery correctly attached? To remove
the cassette, the Movie Camera must be
supplied with power, however, it is not
necessary to set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR]
Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR]. (p. 6)
S1-2: The attached Battery may be discharged.
Replace it with a charged Battery. (p. 6)
P3: When playing back a cassette that was
stored for some time, the picture is
distorted.
S3: The cassette was stored in an unsuitable
place (dusty, humid, hot, etc.) or near
strongly magnetized objects or equipment.
Unfortunately, there is no remedy. Always
store the cassettes correctly. (p. 67)
Playback (Picture)
P2: No operation except taking out the
cassette can be performed.
P1: No playback picture is reproduced when
pressing the [1] Button.
S1: Is the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch set to
[VCR]? When it is set to [CAMERA],
playback is not possible. (p. 26)
S2: Is the Condensation Indication [3]
displayed? If condensation has formed
inside the Movie Camera, it automatically
switches off and prevents all operations
except taking out the cassette. Wait until the
Condensation Indication disappears. (p. 66)
P2: The playback picture is distorted or
contains noise bars.
S2-1: The tape in the cassette is loose.
Tighten it. (p. 18)
S2-2: The video heads are dirty. Consult Movie
Camera to qualified service personnel.
S2-3: The tracking is not adjusted correctly. Adjust
the tracking correctly. (p. 28)
P3: The Remote Controller does not work.
(NV-RZ15/VZ15 only)
S3: The batteries in the Remote Controller are
exhausted. Replace them with new “AAA”,
“UM-4”, “R03” type batteries. (p. 53)
P3: The Movie Camera is correctly
connected to a TV, but no playback
picture is reproduced.
S3: Did you select “Video Input” on the TV?
Carefully read the operating instructions for
your TV and select the channel that
matches the input sockets used for
connection.
P4: The playback picture is not in colour.
S4: The colour adjustment on the TV is not
made properly. Adjust the colour control on
the TV.
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Index
A
F
AC Adaptor (p. 6)
AC Mains Lead (p. 6)
Fade (p. 36)
FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 26)
Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 44)
Audio Dubbing (p. 50)
B
G/H
Backlight (p. 22)
Grip Belt (p. 5, 9)
Battery Eject Lever (p. 7)
Black & White Mode (p. 32)
C
I
[CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch (p. 6, 8, 26, 50, 52)
Camera Search (p. 22)
Interval Reccording (p. 38)
Insert Editing (p. 50)
Charge Lamp (p. 6)
Colour Temperature (p. 69)
Condensation (p. 66)
Cue Playback (p. 28)
D
L
Date/Time/Title Indication (p. 24)
Date/Time Setting (p. 16)
Digital Effects (p. 32)
Digital Fade (p. 58)
LCD Monitor (p. 8, 17, 71)
Lens Cap (p. 9, 31, 44)
Low Light Mode (p. 48)
Digital Zoom (p. 34)
Dubbing (p. 62)
E
M
Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 9)
Macro Close-up Function (p. 25)
Manual Focus (p. 46)
Memory Stop Function (p. 60)
Menu Screen (p. 10)
Microphone (p. 4)
Mirror Mode (p. 47)
Mosaic Mode (p. 32)
Motion Sensor (p. 40)
Multi-Function Dial (p. 4, 10, 28, 47)
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N
T
Negative Mode (p. 32)
Tape Counter (p. 60)
Tape Length (p. 19)
TBC Function (p. 27)
Tracking Adjustment (p. 28)
O/P
V
Optional Accessories (p. 64)
Playing Back on a TV (p. 30)
Portrait Mode (p. 48)
Viewfinder (p. 8, 17)
Volume Adjustment (p. 27)
Programme AE (p. 48)
R
W
Recording Check (p. 22)
Recording Pause Mode (p. 20)
Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 21)
Rec Speed (p. 13)
Warning/Alarm Indications (p. 73)
White Balance (p. 44)
Remaining Tape Time (p. 19)
Remote Controller (p. 52)
Review Playback (p. 28)
S
Z
Search Lock Function (p. 29)
Sepia Mode (p. 32)
0 Lux Night View Function (p. 42)
Zoom (p. 24)
Solarisation Mode (p. 33)
Sound Volume (p. 27)
Sports Mode (p. 48)
Spotlight Mode (p. 48)
Standard Accessories (p. 3)
Still Playback (p. 29)
Stretch Mode (p. 33)
Super Image Stabilizer (p. 42)
Surf & Snow Mode (p. 48)
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