Panasonic NV-S99A - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Check List for the Standard Accessories................................ 3
Controls and Functions ........................................................... 4
Using the Remote Controller .................................................. 6
Using the AC Adaptor as a Power Supply Unit .................... 8
Watching the Picture on a TV Set ........................................ 8
Charging the Battery Pack..................................................... 10
Attaching the Charged Battery Pack ....................................10
Powering the Movie Camera ON/OFF..................................12
Inserting a Video Cassette....................................................12
Adjusting the Viewfinder........................................................12
Setting the Date and Time..................................................... 14
Inserting and Deleting the Date and Time ............................ 14
Starting Recording................................................................. 16
Making the Subject Larger or Smaller During
Recording...........................................................................16
Using the Tape Counter Indication....................................... 18
Using the Memory Function..................................................18
Confirming the Remaining Tape Time................................... 18
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications
in the Viewfinder.................................................................20
Playing Back on the Viewfinder or a TV................................ 24
Rewinding or Fast-Forwarding the Tape ............................. 24
Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback
Functions During Normal Playback .................................. 24
Playing Back on a VTR, Using the Supplied
Cassette Adaptor............................................................... 26
Recording Dark Scenes More Brightly.................................38
Fading In the Picture and Sound..........................................40
Fading Out the Picture and Sound................................ ...... 40
Adjusting the Shutter Speed and Iris ...................................40
Super Image Stabilizer Function ......................................... 42
Digital Zoom Function ......................................................... 42
Digital Strobe Function......................................................... 42
Digital Gain-up Function.......................................................42
Fading Over from the Last Recorded Scene
to the Next {Digital Wipe) ................................................ 44
Fading Over from the Last Recorded Scene
to the Next (Digital Mix) ................................................... 44
Checking the End of a Recorded Scene ............................. 46
Locating a Point Where You Wish to Add
a New Scene ................................................................... 46
Eliminating Picture Distortions by Adjusting the
Tracking ........................................................................... 46
Using the Power Save Functions......................................... 48
Lighting................................................................................. 50
Standard Values of Brightness.............................................50
Using the Car Battery Cord (Optional)................................. 51
Editing a Previously Recorded Tape ...................................52
Using the VITC Function ..................................................... 54
Using the Audio Dubbing Function...................................... 55
Optional Accessories............................................................56
Recording in the Auto Focus Mode ..................................... 28 Adjusting the Length of the Grip Belt........................... Recording in the Auto Focus Mode ..................................... 28
Recording in the Manual Focus Mode.................................. 28
Recording with Automatic White Balance
Adjustment........................................................................ 32
Recording with Manual White Balance
Adjustment........................................................................ 32
Using the Menu Function...................................................... 36
Recording a Stilf Picture for 5 Seconds
(Snapshot) ........................................................................36
Recording Fast-Moving Subjects..........................................38
Making Subjects Stand out Sharply from the
Background.......................................................................38
Check List for the Standard Accessories
Adjusting the Length of the Grip Belt................................... 58
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................... 58
Storage................................................................................. 58
Cleaning the Viewfinder...................................................... .59
Preventing Accidental Erasure of
Recordings....................................................................... 59
Before Requesting Service.................................................. 60
Cautions............................................................................. 62
Condensation .................................................................... 63
Index ................................................................................... 64
Specifications....................................................................... 65
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•When purchasing an additional AC Adaptor,
order model number VW-AS4E.
• For Purchasing additional Battery Packs,
see the list of optional accessories on p. 56.
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