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

Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Information for Your Safety
Movie Camera The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera. AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol.
Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

Before Use

Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever.

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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.
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.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor close until the [3OPEN] Lever locks with a click.

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

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.
Press the [MENU] Button. When you press this button while the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit in red, the Camera Mode Main-Menu 1 appears. When you press this button while the [VCR] Lamp is lit in green, the VCR Mode Main-Menu 2 appears.
Turn the [34] Dial to select the desired Sub-Menu. Turning the [34] Dial changes the highlighted item.
Press the [SET] Button to set the selected item to the desired mode. Every press moves the cursor [1] to the next mode.

1 Camera Mode Main-Menu

2 VCR Mode Main-Menu

CAMERA

FUNCTIONS

VCR 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
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

Press the [SET] Button to display the selected SubMenu.
Turn the [34] Dial to select the item to be set.
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. 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. Turn the [34] Dial slowly. If you turn it fastly, selecting the item may stop halfway.

@ Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
5 [DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu
DATE/TIME YEAR MONTH DATE HOUR MIN. SETUP 30
6 [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu A

TAPE DISPLAY SETUP

B C D E
DISPLAY COUNTER SELF RESET
ALL MEMORY PARTIAL OFF ---YES NORMAL MIRROR

RETURN

RETURN PRESS

---YES TO EXIT

7 [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu F
LCD/EVF LCD LCD EVF SETUP BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+] COLOUR [-]|||||------[+] BRIGHTNESS [-]|||||------[+] MENU TO RETURN
8 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
OTHER REC SPEED REC TIME FUNCTIONS SP OFF 1/4S 1S 15S 1MIN OFF LP ON 1/2S 5S 30S 5MIN ON

G H I J K

INTERVAL REC TIME INTERVAL DEMO MODE
[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 (p. 16) [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 6
[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 7 (p. 17)
(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for NV-VZ14/VZ15.)
A Tape Length [TAPE2] (p. 19) 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)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 8 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. )
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]

Menu Functions (Cont.)

VCR Mode Menu 1`[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 1
DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT OFF ON DIGITAL EFFECT OFF B/W SEPIA MOSAIC NEGA SOLARI STRETCH RED FILTER BLUE FILTER

2 [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu

FADE SETUP DIGITAL FADE OFF ON FADE IN SLIDE FADE OUT SLIDE FADE COLOUR BLACK WHITE YELLOW RED MAGENTA BLUE CYAN GREEN RETURN ---YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT

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. The initial setting is [AUTO].

PROG. AE

VCR CHARGE

[PROG. AE] Button

To pause recording: Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. The [PAUSE] Indication appears.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording starts and the [%] Indication and the [REC] Indication appear. ([REC] means Recording.)

RECORD

If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. To resume recording from this condition, set the [CAMERA/ OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] and then to [CAMERA] again. During recording, the Programme AE Function (p. 48) is locked. 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.
To finish recording: Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF].

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Checking If the Picture Is Recorded

(Recording Check)

To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.
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.)

Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause
(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.
Keep the Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] or the Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] pressed for more than 1 second. Pressing the [sSEARCH] Button plays back the picture in reverse direction. Pressing the [SEARCHr] Button plays back the picture in forward direction.

Recording Backlit Scenes

(Backlight Compensation)
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.)
Keep the Backlight Button [BLC] pressed. 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.)
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.

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. 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.
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 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.

VOLUME

Eliminating Picture Distortions
(Manual Tracking Adjustment)
This Movie Camera adjusts the tracking automatically. With certain cassettes, however, the tracking adjustment may not be precise. In this case, adjust the tracking manually.
Press the [FOCUS/SET] Button briefly during playback. The [TRACK.] Indication appears.
Turn the [TRACKING] Dial to adjust the tracking.

TRACK.

White noise bars
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.
Cue Playback Keep the [5] Button pressed during playback.
Review Playback Keep the [6] Button pressed during playback.
The Tracking Adjustment Function is automatically cancelled when the [TRACKING] Dial is not turned for 5 seconds. It may not be possible to remove the noise bars completely. It is not possible to adjust the tracking when a menu is displayed. If you eject the cassette after adjusting the tracking, the adjusted setting is cancelled.
Returning to the Auto Tracking Mode Press the [FOCUS/SET] Button for more than 2 seconds during playback.
Search Lock Function For longer Cue or 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. To resume normal playback, press the [1] Button.
Still Playback Press the [;] Button during Normal Playback. To return to Normal Playback, press the [;] Button again.
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.

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.

700 D.ZOOM

MOSAIC

SOLARI

STRETCH
Turn the [34] Dial to select [DIGITAL EFFECT] and then press the [SET] Button to select the desired digital effect.
Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.
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.
Cancelling the Digital Effect
Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
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.
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 1k18k. For the Digital Zoom Function, you can choose between up to 45k, up to 100k and up to 700k magnification.
After displaying the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu. (p. 32)
Press the [SET] Button to select [D.ZOOM].
Turn the [34] Dial to select [DIGITAL EFFECT].
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.
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
DIGITAL EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT OFF D.ZOOM B/W SEPIA MOSAIC NEGA SOLARI STRETCH RED FILTER BLUE FILTER
CAMERA SETUP MOTION SENSOR OFF DIGITAL ZOOM 45X 100X 700X

---MENU TO EXIT

---EXIT
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [T] or [W] to zoom in or out as desired.
Cancelling the Digital Zoom Function Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
Turn the [34] Dial to select [RETURN] and then press the [SET] Button to select [YES]. The [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu appears.
When using the Digital Zoom Function, the picture quality is somewhat reduced.
Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu. (p. 10)
FADE SETUP DIGITAL FADE OFF ON FADE IN SLIDE FADE OUT SLIDE FADE COLOUR BLACK

Cancelling the Motion Sensor Function During Stand-by Mode Set [MOTION SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
Cancelling the Motion Sensor Function During Recording Press the Recording Start/Stop Button for approximately 2 seconds.
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 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. 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. If there is a power interruption, the Motion Sensor Function is cancelled.
Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. The [STDBY] Indication appears.
Approximately 1 second after the Movie Cameras 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. 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. LCD Monitor: NV-VZ14/VZ15 only

Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function Press the [SIS] Button again.
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.
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.
Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears.
Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment
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.
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.
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
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.
Keep the [W.B] Button pressed until the [1] Indication 1 stops flashing and remains lit.
Returning to the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode Press the [W.B] Button once. Or, press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears.
Subjects and Recording Conditions Not Suitable for Recording in the Full Auto Mode
Subjects with dark surfaces Subjects lit by natrium lamps

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In the Following Cases, the [1] Indication Flashes:

MENU MF/ TRACKING

Recording Yourself
(Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward) (NV-VZ14/VZ15 only)
Turning the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, allows you to aim the Movie Camera and view the picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of the camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor during recording. 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

Press the [SET] Button to select the desired digital effect.
1 B/W 3 MOSAIC 5 SOLARI 7 RED FILTER
2 SEPIA 4 NEGA 6 STRETCH 8 BLUE FILTER
Turn the [34] Dial to select [EFFECT].
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 Cameras built-in clock.
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. 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.

TBC TBC TBC

FADE SETUP DIGITAL FADE ON FADE IN SLIDE DOOR CORNER WINDOW SHUTTER FADE OUT WINDOW FADE COLOUR BLACK

Playback Digital Fade

There are various Playback Digital Fade Modes available. They are the same as the Digital Fade Modes that can be used for recording (p. 36). The Playback Digital Fade Modes can be used only when the TBC Function is activated. Make sure that the [TBC] Indication is displayed. (p. 27)
Set [DIGITAL FADE] on the [FADE SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (p. 10)
Set [FADE IN] to the desired Digital Fade Mode.

FOCUS / SET FOCUS / SET

During playback, keep the [FADE] Button pressed. The picture disappears gradually with the selected digital fade effect.
After the picture has completely disappeared, press the [] Button. Playback stops.
Set [FADE OUT] to the desired Digital Fade Mode.
Set [FADE COLOUR] to the desired colour.
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)
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.

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DISPLAY SETUP 30 ALL ---NORMAL YES
DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SELF SHOOT
DISPLAY SETUP 30 ALL ---YES
Using the Tape Counter Indication
The Tape Counter Indication is convenient for the following 2 purposes: to check the Elapsed Tape Time, and to use the Memory Stop Function.
After displaying the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu. (p. 10) Turn the [34] Dial to select [DISPLAY].
Press the [SET] Button to select [ALL].
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.

A Charging Time for a Full Charge B Maximum Continuous Recording Time
(The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the recording time when using the LCD Monitor.)

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. 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. Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers and large motors may damage the recordings on the tape and distort the picture. The electromagnetic radiation from microprocessors 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. Do not use the Movie Camera near a radio transmitter or high-voltage power line. If you record near a radio transmitter or highvoltage power line, the recorded picture and sound may be adversely influenced. 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. 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. 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. Notes about the AC Adaptor 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 handle with wet hands.

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.

Glossary

Precautions for Storage
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 15C25C and recommended relative humidity is 40%60%.) 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. 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. 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. 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.

Other Useful Information

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.

Colour Temperature

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.
1 Control range of this Movie Cameras Auto
White Balance Adjustment Mode
2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp hours after sunrise or before sunset hour after sunrise or before sunset 9 Halogen light bulb : Incandescent light bulb ; Sunrise or sunset < Candlelight
10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

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].

Indications

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1 Remaining Battery Power
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.)
6 Tape movement during recording (p. 21) 7 Tape Run Indications
REC: PAUSE: !: ;: %: &: CHK: STDBY: Recording (p. 21) Recording Pause (p. 20) Playback (p. 27)/Camera Search in forward direction (p. 22) Still playback (p. 29) Fast-forward (p. 26) Rewind (p. 26) Recording check (p. 22) Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Function Stand-by Mode (p. 40)

< 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

When any of the following indications lights or flashes, confirm the condition of the Movie Camera. 3: Condensation has occurred. (p. 66) Y: The erasure prevention tab of the inserted cassette is broken out. (p. 19) No cassette is inserted. (p. 18) 6: The Battery is discharged. Charge it. (p. 7) 0: The Date and Time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery is exhausted. 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) 2END: During recording, the tape has reached its end.
E Interval Recording Mode (p. 38)
When the Interval Recording Mode is activated, this indication is displayed.
F Insert Editing Mode (p. 50)
When the Insert Editing Mode is activated, this indication is displayed.
G Audio Dubbing Mode (p. 50)
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 preprogrammed small title.

D Date and Time (p. 24)

The time is indicated in the 24-hour system.

Specifications

VHS-C Movie Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: (Battery Operation) DC 7.2V (Battery) DC 11.0V (via AC Adaptor) Recording: (NV-VZ14/VZ15) 3.4 W (When using Viewfinder) 4.6 W (When using LCD Monitor) (NV-RZ15) 3.4 W VHS-C Cassette LP: 2 hours with EC60 Information for your safety
Tape Format: Recording/Playback Time: VIDEO Television System: Output Level: AUDIO Output Level/ Impedance: Audio Track: Image Sensor: Lens: