Panasonic NV-VS3A User Manual

PanasonicS-VHS-C Movie CameraNV-VS3AOperating InstructionsModel No.NV-VS3AvmcVHSPALBefore use, please read these instructions completely.625S-VHSVQT86

To try out the Movie Camera at home, we recommend that you use the AC Adaptor1. AC Adaptor (supplied)•To use the Movie Camera indoors.•To charge the

1 Attach the Battery.•Align the Battery with line Q it in the directionof the arrow while holding it down.2 Securely connect the AC Mains Lead to t

Charging Time and Maximum Continuous Recording Time in the Manual Recording ModeBattery Model No.Charging Time for a Full ChargeMax. Continuous Record

Attaching the Charged Battery1 Insert the Battery with its top (so that the arrow points upward) into the top Battery Holder.2 Press the bottom of t

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improved LCD backlight transmission makes the picture extra bright. In addition, special coating of the LCD’s surface diffuses the light from outside

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Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] (Continued)[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 0 29)[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu ®0 Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] {-

Information for Your SafetyWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories and do no

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]1. OTHER FUNCTIONS2. LCD/EVF SETUP[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu ®Ail items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the s

Adjusting the Brightness and Coiour Levei of the LCD Monitor/FinderIf you select the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FU

1 Connect the AC Adaptor or attach a charged Battery. (-»10,13)2 Turn the cog wheel O tighten the tape.3 Slide the [AOPEN] Lever to the left and si

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Confirming the Remaining Tape TimeDuring recording and playback, the Remaining Tape Time Indication O's automatically displayed, so you always kn

About the VHS FormatsWith this Movie Camera, you can choose one of the following3 different formats for recording;1. VHS: also called “normai” o

CAMERA°r ^ AvqR • 9Adjusting the FinderBefore using the Finder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Finder are clear and easy t

Attaching the Shoulder Strap1 Pull one end of the Shoulder Strap through theShoulder Strap Holder Q.2 Fasten this end of the Shoulder Strap securely

vliillv ^TT TInserting the Button-type BatteryBefore setting the date and time, insert the button-type battery(supplied).1 Open the [BACKUP BATTERY]

1. CAMERA SETUP2. DIGITAL EFFECT '.TITLE SETUP: OTHER FUNCTIONS : LCD/EVF setup29Setting the Date and TimeIf you select the [DATE/TIME SETUP]

ContentsIf you want to start using the Movie Camera immediately, be sure to read at least the pages marked withStandard Accessories ...

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Recording in the Fuii Auto ModeThe Full Auto Mode adjusts the white balance and focus automatically. However, if you want, you can also adjust either

Tally Lamp QIf you don’t want the Tally Lamp to light during recording, set [TALLY LAMP] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].'During recordin

I..I!;K '^J0Checking the End of a Recorded Scene (Recording Check Function)By automatically playing back the final 2 seconds {approximate) of the

Zooming in/Out Zooming in OZooming in lets you record close-ups of distant subjects.1 Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [T].•The Zoom Magnification

Using the Macro Close-up FunctionThis function lets you record very small subjects such asinsects.1 Keep the [W/T] Zoom Lever pushed toward [W] to zo

PlaybackWatching Playback on the Movie CameraYou can watch playback of the recorded scenes.1 Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [VCR].•Turn the switc

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Watching Playback on the LCD Monitor withthe Movie Camera Placed on a Table1 Slide the [AOPEN] Lever to the left and simultaneously open the LCD Moni

playback of the recorded scenes on the TV screen.Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera and the TV for safety’s sake.1 Use the AV Cable (s

Fading In/Out...44Using Special Effects {Digital Effects) ...45• Selecting a De

1234Playing Back on a VCR(Using the Supplied Cassette Adaptor)By using the supplied Cassette Adaptor, you can play back compact cassettes in your VCR

High-Speed Rewinding1 Press the [<’4] Button for more than 1 second in the Stop Mode.•The [<KK] Indication O appears.•During High-Speed Rewindi

1 Keep the [►►] Button pressed during normal playback.Resuming Normal PlaybackRelease the [►►] Button.Review Playback2 Keep the Button pressed durin

After Use1 Take out the cassette. (-» 22)2 Set the [CAMERA/OFFA/CR] Switch to [OFF].3 Disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the Battery.Cleaning the

FADEO 2, 4, 5, 7Fading In/Out Fading In QFading in lets you make the picture (and sound) appear gradually at the beginning of a recording.1 With th

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Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]O Super Image Stabilizer Mode [0] (<4 48)This prevents shaky pictures when recording in the tele range or from a moving

©ËÀlM:''Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]O Negative Mode [NEGA]The picture has reversed colours similar to photographic negatives.Q Solarisation M

-►Using the Super Image Stabilizer FunctionIn recording situations where shaking of the Movie Camera is likely to happen, for example when you have zo

OFF SIS fc-D-ZOOMS i S -h D.ZOOM M OSAICSTRETCHEFFECTS ► OFFwmmmmsEM, SENSOR► OFFwarnAOX^IOOX: 220XTALLY LAMP► OFFUsing the Digital Zoom FunctionThis

Using the Remote Controller...62• Inserting the Batteries into the RemoteController...

Digital FadeThere are 3 Digital Fade Modes available, o Digital Fade 1 [D.FADE1]0 Digital Fade 2 [D.FADE2]0 Digital Fade 3 [D.FADE3]1 Set [EFFECT2]

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In the Following Recording Situations, the Motion Sensor May Not Work Correctly;•A white wail or another single-colour background behind the subject

Recording in Dark Pieces Without Any iiiumination (O Lux Night View Function)This function is convenient when you want to record at night in places wi

STDBYlfil№iii!№iaOFF► OND.ZOOM► 4 0 XTALLY LAMP► OFFRETURN^----------------Using the 0 Lux Night View Function together with the Motion-Sensor-Control

Subjects and Recording Conditions for Which the Manual Mode Is More SuitableThe following subjects and recording situations are not suitable for recor

With this Movie Camera, you can also adjust the white balance manually.Use this mode for special subjects and recording conditions, such as listed (-»

Colour Temperature and White Balance AdjustmentEvery light source has its own colour temperature measured in Kelvin (K). The higher the Kelvin value,

Recording with Manuai Focus AdjustmentWith this Movie Camera, you can also adjust the focus manually.Use this mode for special subjects and recording

Recording in Speciai Situations(Programme AE)This Movie Camera gives you a choice of 5 different automatic exposure programmes optimized for typical r

8.This chapter explains the necessary steps before you can stai using the Movie Camera.Standard Accessories1. AC Adaptor (-♦ 10,11,76)To supply power

Sports Mode•When playing back on a VCR scenes that you have recorded in the Sports Mode, you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp in

Recording Backlit Scenes(Backlight Mode)As a general rule, subjects should be lit from the front by sunlight or strong artificial light. However, if r

Using the Remote ControllerThe Remote Controller lets you take part in the action and control the recording operation from in front of the Movie Camer

1 Remove the Battery Cover.2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (0 and 0) correctly aligned.3 Replace the Battery Cover. Replacing the Batteri

Recording Yourself with the LCD Monitor Facing ForwardTurning the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, allows you to aim the Movie Camera and view th

Mirror ModeWhen recording yourself with the LCD Monitor facing forward, the picture shown on it the way it is being recorded may be difficult to get

DA TE/T I T L EDATE TIMETITLELANGUAGE h ü R T I T I. TSIZE CO LOUHR E TURNTITLEURLAUBGERMAN►NORMALWHITERecording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted i

Selecting the Desired Pre-programmed TitleAfter displaying the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu... 16)1 Turn the [▲ ▼] Dial to select [TITLE] Q-2 Press the [S

DATE,'TULEDAT E/T I T L E□ATE TIMETITLELANGUAGEPORT I T L EИНЭ NORMALCOLOURR E TURNTITLE HO L I DAYENGLISH ►LARGE WH I ТЕSelecting the Size of t

Creating Your Own Titles and inserting Them During Recording (Digital Superimposer Function)This function lets you store the image of a handwritten ti

1 Auto Mode Indication Lamp [(T) ] ("♦ 31)2 Super image Stabilizer Indication Lamp [ {^] (^ 45, 48)3 Digital Effect Indication Lamp ](^ 45,49, 50

STÖBE COLOURSelecting the Desired Colour of Your Own Title1 Press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly to make the title appear.2 Press the [COLOUR] Button r

STORE^ 1,5OFF'ON 3Inserting Your Own Title at the Beginning of a Recording1 Press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly to make the title appear

elaWMMilEER£C SPEED► S PT AP ESD► 3 0SELF SHOOT ► NOR.S-VH S E T► OFFVOICE 200M► OFFDISPLAY► ALL___DEMO MODE► OFFRETURN► - - - -Using the Tape Counter

®о Changing the Tape Counter IndicationBy changing the setting for [DISPLAY] on the [OTHERFUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the[CAMERA FU

position during recording or playback so that you can easily find it again iater for playback.1 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position f

By connecting the AV Cable (supplied), you can copy the cassette recorded with this Movie Camera onto a VCR.1 Connect the AC Adaptor.2 Insert the re

PrecautionsPrecautions for the Movie CameraIn the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smokt or an unusual smell), immediately stop ope

Precautions for the BatteryThe Battery’s ability to generate electric energy is based on a chemical reaction. If the Battery is incorrectly handled, i

Causes of Condensation and RemedyWhen condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera and on the tape, recording becomes impossible. In addition, the

How the White Balance (Tint) Adjustment WorksVideo recording takes place under various light sources, from sunlight as the main natural light source t

19 Reverse Search Button [—SEARCH] (-► 33) Rewind/Review/HIgh-Speed Rewind Button [ «] (-f 36, 41,42)Recording Check Button [@] 33)20 Stop Button [ ]

How the Focus Adjustment WorksIf you look at an object through a magnifying glass and move i* closer or further away from your eye, you will reach a p

m©-+-0 ©- Functional Diagram of the Auto Focus FunctionO Focusing Lens0 CCD Image Sensor© Signal Processing0 Microprocessor0 Focusing Lens Motor0 Pic

©sUlll,^TTTTT^©f\lOENDV_.Indications Warning/Alarm IndicationsO Condensation (-f 78)0 Video Head Clogging (-» 78)© Remaining Battery PowerWhen the re

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0 Digital Fade Mode (-» 50)0 Voice Zoom Mode 34)0 S-VHS Mode (-» 25}S-VHS ET Mode H 25)0 Recording Mode 65)0 Recording Pause Mode (-^ 65)•The above in

Optionai Accessories1. AC Adaptor2. Battery Pack (Lithium-ion)3. Battery Pack (Lithium-Ion)4. Battery Pack (Lithium-ion)5. Car Battery Charger6.

P3:S3-1:S3-2:Before Requesting Service[Problems & Solutions)=ower Supply: The Movie Camera does not turn on.31: is the Battery or the AC Adaptor

SpecificationsS-VHS-C Movie Camera Information for your safetyPower Source:Power Consumption: (Battery Operation)DC 7,2 V (Battery)DC 7.9 V (AC Adapto

35 36 37 38 3946 4729 Video Output Socket [(y)] (-> 39, 7S)30 Audio Output Socket [®] {-♦ 39, 75)31 S-Video Output Socket [S-ViDEO] (-» 39,75)32