Panasonic NV-V10A User manual

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Operating Instructions
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Basic
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Advanced
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Editing
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Care of Unit
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust
this product, please read these instructions
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D0Bt CUStOmBr, 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 keep your receipt as proof of purchase for all warranty repairs.
Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact
that recording of pre-recorded tapes
or discs or other published or
broadcast material may Infringe
copyright laws.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FiRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
lUIOISTURE.
VHS-C Movie
•The rating piate Is on ths bottom side
of the Movie Camera.
AC Adaptor
•The rating piats is on the bottom side
of the AC Adaptor.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER
COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
the cover. There are no user sen/iceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
IF THE SUPPLY CORD OF THIS
^EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST
BE REPLACED BY THE SPECIAL
CORD.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
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Contents
Check List for the Standard Accessories 3
Controls and Functions 4
Viewing on the LCD Monitor 7
Using the AC Adaptor as aPower Supply
Unit 8
Watching the Picture on aTV Set 8
Charging the Battery Pack 10
Attaching the Charged Battery Pack 10
Powering the Movie Camera ON/OFF 12
inserting aVideo Cassette 12
Adjusting the Viewfinder 12
Setting the Date and Time 14
Inserting and Deleting the Date and Time 14
Recording While Viewing on
the LCD Monitor 16
Recording While Viewing on
the Viewfinder 18
Making the Subject Larger or Smaiier During
Recording (Zooming) 18
Using the Tape Counter Indication 20
Using the Memory Function 20
Confirming the Remaining Tape Time 20
Quick Reference Guide to the LCD
Monitor/Viewfinder Indications 22
Playing Back on the LCD Monitor oraTV ... 26
Rewinding or Fast-Fonwarding the Tape 26
Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback
Functions During Normal Playback 26
Playing Back on aVTR, Using the Supplied
Cassette Adaptor 28
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Recording In the Auto Focus Mode 30
Recording in the Manual Focus Mode 30
Recording with Automatic White Balance
Adjustment 34
Recording with Manual White Balance
Adjustment 34
Recording Fast-Moving Subjects 38
Making Subjects Stand out Sharply from the
Background 38
Recording Dark Scenes More Brightly 38
Recording Backllt Scenes 40
Fading In the Picture and Sound 40
Fading Out the Picture and Sound 40
Checking the End of aRecorded Scene 42
Locating aPoint Where You Wish to Add
aNew Scene 42
Eliminating Picture Distortions by Adjusting the
Tracking 42
Using the Power Save Functions 44
Using the Car Battery Cord (Optional) 46
Editing aPreviously Recorded Tape 46
Optional Accessories 48
Miscellaneous/Care of'Unrt
Adjusting the Length of the Grip Belt 50
Attaching the Shoulder Strap 50
Storage 50
Cleaning the Viewfinder 51
Preventing Accidental Erasure of
Recordings 51
Lighting 52
Standard Values of Brightness 52
Before Requesting Service 53
Cautions 55
Condensation 56
Index 57
Specifications 59
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Check List for the Standard Accessories
AC Adaptor Set
AC Adaptor
Mains Cable
DC Input Cable
Battery Pack
•When purchasing an additional AC Adaptor,
order model number VW-AS4E.
•For Purchasing additional Battery Packs, see
the list of optional accessories on p. 48.
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Controls and Functions
For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.
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1Lens Cap (p. 12, 34, 50)
2Microphone
3Focus Ring (p. 31)
4[AE] Selector (p. 17, 19, 30, 34, 38)
Use this selector to set the desired AE mode.
5LCD Support Leg (p. 7)
6White Balance Sensor (p. 34)
7Eyecup(p. 51)
8[DATEyriME/SHIFT .<TRACKING] Button
(p. 14, 42)
Press this button to adjust the tracking in
order to eliminate distortions in the playback
picture {p. 42), or press it to advance to the
next item during the setting of the date and
time (p. 14).
9[SP/LP] Button (p. 16, 18)
10 [MEMORY] Button (p. 20)
11[REWyQ] Button (p. 26, 42)
Use this Button for:
.•Recording Review
•Review
•REW (Rewind)
•Camera Search
12 [PLAY] Button (p. 27)
13 [PAUSE] Button (p. 27)
14"VTR" Indication Lamp (p. 26)
15[VTR/CAMERA] Button (p. 26)
Press this Button to select the "VTR" Mode for
playback or the "CAMERA" Mode for
recording.
16"CAMERA" Indication Lamp (p. 16, 18)
17 [DATEn-IME/SET.TRACKING^] Button
(p. 14, 42)
Press this button to adjust the tracking in
order to eliminate distortions in the playback
picture {p. 42), or press it to set the correct
date and time (p. 14).
18 [TAPE] Button {p. 20)
19 [RESET] Button (p. 20)
20 E©^FF] Button (p. 26, 43)
Use this Button for:
•Cue
•FF {Fast-Forwarding)
•Camera Search
21 [STOP] Button (p. 27)
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22 [DATE/TIME] Button (p. 14)
23 VIewfInder (p. 22)
24 Eyepiece Corrector Ring (p. 13)
25 Dew Sensor Slot
Through this slot, the Movie Camera detects
condensation. Take care not to iet this siot get
clogged with dirt and not to cover It with your
fingers, etc.
26 [W •T] Zoom Lever (p. 19)
27 [BACKLIGHT] Button (p. 40)
28 [FOCUS] Button (p. 30)
29 [W.B] Button (p. 35}
Manual White Balance Adjustment Button
30 [FADE] Button (p. 40)
31 LCD [OPEN] Lever (p. 7)
32 Recording Start/Stop Button (Red)
(p. 16. 18)
33 [DC IN] Socicet (p. 8, 46)
34 Speaker (p. 27)
35 Grip Beit (p. 50)
36 [POWER] ON/OFF Switch (p. 12)
37 [POWER SAVE] Switch (p. 44)
Setting this switch to "ON" activates the
Power Save Function.
38 Tripod Receptacie
Attach atripod (optional) to this receptacle.
39 [VIDEO OUT] Soclcet (p. 8, 46)
40 [RF DC OUT] Socket
To play back via aTV Set without AV Input
Socket, connect this Socket to the RF IN
Socket of the TV Set using an RF Adaptor
(optional).
41 [AUDIO OUT] Socket (p. 8, 46)
42 [EDIT] Socket (p. 47)
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Controls and Functions (cont)
43 LCD Brightness Selector (p. 7)
44 [REJECT] Lever (p. 12)
45 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 50)
46 [VOLUME] Control (p. 27)
47 [BRIGHT] Control (p. 7)
48 [COLOUR] Control (p. 7)
49 LCD Monitor (p. 7)
50 Cassette Compartment
51 [BATTERY EJECT] Button (p. 11)

Viewing on f/re LCD Monitor
The LCD is alarge 4-inch screen. Increased light
transmission from Inside the LCD makes it extra
bright. In addition, aspecial coating of the surface
diffuses light from outside so the colour pictures
are bright and easy to see.
Opening the LCD Monitor
1Slide the LCD [OPEN] Lever upwards.
•The LCD Monitor pops open.
2Open the LCD Monitor to the click stop
(approx. 90°).
Note:
When you place the Movie Camera on atable and
open the LCD Monitor to view the picture, be sure
to extend out the LCD Support Leg to stabilize the
LCD and Movie Camera.
Closing the LCD Monitor
1Push the LCD l\/lonitor to close It until it
locl<s withacllcic.
Notes:
•Return the LCD Monitor to its vertical position
before closing it. Also, make sure that the
Cassette Compartment Cover is securely closed
before closing the LCD Monitor.
•if the LCD Monitor Is not completely closed, no
picture appears in the VIewfinder.
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Adjusting the Picture Quality of the LCD
Monitor
Use the following controls to adjust the picture
quality when the LCD Monitor is not easy to see
because of the surrounding conditions.
®LCD Brightness Selector
The brightness of the LCD's backlight can be
adjusted to either "NORMAL" or "BRIGHT".
©[BRIGHT] Controi
For adjusting the LCD's luminance intensity.
©[COLOUR] Controi
For adjusting the LCD's colour saturation.

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Jsing the ACAdaptor as a
Power Supply Unit
fyou want to use the Movie Camera with the Battery
Pack, it is necessary to charge the Battery Pack first,
(p. 10)
Procedure
[DC IN] Socket
Watching the Picture on aTVSet
(Using the Audio/Video Cable)
Connect after turning off the Movie Camera and the TV
Set.
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Video
Audio
Connect the Movie Camera to tlie TV set.

Cautions for Use
•This AC Adaptor works on any mains supply
voltage between 100 and 240 V, and any
frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. For use in
otiier countries, an adaptor piug may be
necessary.
•Do not handle the AC Adaptor with wet hands. g
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Caution for Cleaning s
Before cieaning the AC Adaptor, mai<e sure that it §.
is disconnected from the AC mains socket. O
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Plug Into
AC mains
socket.
Mains Cable
Remarks, etc,
•When the AC Adaptor is used to suppiy the l\yiovie
Camera with power, remove the Battery Pack from
the AC Adaptor as it cannot charge the Battery Pack
and provide power simuitaneously.
•Do not use the AC Adaptor for any purposes other
than suppiying the unit with power or charging the
Battery Pack.
•When listening to aradio whiie the AC Adaptor is in
operation, the radio reception may be distorted. In
this case, move the radio further away from the AC
Adaptor or move the adaptor away from the Radio.
•When not using the AC Adaptor, unpiug its mains
cabie from the AC mains socket. To unplug, pull it by
the piug, not by the cabie.
(not supplied) Hf your TV set is not equipped with an AV input
Socket, the RF Adaptor (optional) is necessary. For
its connection, read the operating instructions of the
RF Adaptor {VW-RF7E).
To
Video Input
Socket To Audio Input
Socket
Audio/Video Cable (supplied)
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Off: Charging is finished.
(For maximum charge, continue charging for
2hours after the "CHARGE" Lamp has gone off.)
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Charging the Battery Pack
•Be sure to insert the mains plug completely into the
correct socket. ,
•Do not connect the DC Input Cable to the AC Adaptor
othenwise the Battery Pack cannot be charged.
•NI-MH (Nickel-Metal-Hydrlde) Battery Packs
(VW-VBH10E and VW-VBH20E) may not perform
very well In cold conditions (e.g. the snow).
•Never remove the Battery Pack during recording or
playback, because the tape would remain in contact
with the video heads and this could cause damage to
the heads and tape.
Procedure
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Attach the Battery Pack
Attaching the Charged Battery
Pacl(
if an exhausted Battery Pack Is
attached, the "tSJ "Indication on the
LCD Monitor or in the Viewfinder
flashes, when you turn the Movie
Camera on.
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Charging Confirmation Marker
Use this marker to distinguish between charged and
discharged Battery Packs. For example, slide the
Button so that the dot Is visible after charging is
completed. Attach the Battery Pack
with Its Charge
Confirmation lUlarker
facing upward.