Panasonic NV-S99A User Manual

IBasicOperations3~S-VHS-C Movie CameraNV-S99AOperating InstructionsEiacVHSPAL625Hi-Fi&TBREOBefore attempting to connect, operate or adjust this pr

BATTERV EJECT“CHARGE” LampOn: During charging.Off: Charging is finished.{For maximum charge, continue charging for 2 hours after the “CHARGE" Lam

• If you want to improve the charge of a Battery Pack whose operation time has become too short for practical use or which has been stored for a long

|-VTR/CAMERA| When you turn out thea A [POWER] ON/OFF Switch, the ______ “CAMERA” Indication Lamp tights.POWEROFFTitleProcedurePowering the Movie C

If the picture in the Viewfinder is too dark or too bright, adjust by turnning the Viewfinder Brightness Control.' -' rt." .'

0JDSHIFT SET LDATETIMEJ TRACKINGTitleProcedureSetting the Date and TimeBefore setting, attach the charged Battery Pack or connect the AC Adaptor to th

A built-in rechargeable lithium battery inside the Movie Camera maintains the operation of the built-in clock when the Movie Camera is not in operatio

|-VTR/CAMERA-|When you turn out the [POWER] ON/OFF Switch, the “CAMERA” Indication Lamp lights.Recording f Start/Stop I ButtonRemote ControllerTitleM

Remote ControllerRecording Start and Stop as well as zooming in and out can be operated with this Remote Controller.[W • T] Zoom ButtonsRecordingSta

TitleViewfinderProcedureUsing the Tape Counter IndicationThe Tape Counter in the Viewfinder shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, min

Video CassetteWhen using a video cassette bearing the “P” mark or an S-VHS-C video cassette, the Remaining Tape Counter Indication may not be very pre

Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this PanasonicMovie Camera.Please read these Operating Instructions

Quick Reference Guide to the indications in the ViewfinderThe following indications are displayed in the Viewfinder to inform you about the condition

|1] Warning/Alarm Indications (cont)ViewfinderConditionPageBuilt-in Lithium BatteryThe Built-in Lithium Battery is exhausted. Recharge it.15aaOo«nmEnd

Quick Reference Guide to the indications in the Viewfinder (cont.)3 Recordlng/Playback IndicationsViewfinderRECORDRECConditionRecording Mode (large in

ViewfinderConditionManual Recording Mode (p. 28,32)This indication is displayed when you select the Manual Recording Mode with the [AE] Selector. In t

[PHONES] SocketTitleProcedurePlaying Back on the Viewfinder or a TV[To Play Back Via a TV Set]1. Connect the Movie Camera to a TV set. (p. 8)2.

^ Remote ControllerPlayback, Fast-forward, Rewind, Stop and Pause operations can be operated with this Remote controller.[REW] Button[PLAY] Button[F

VTR (not supplied)TV Set (not supplied)Cassette Adaptor (supplied)^ TitleProcedure }Playing Back on a VTR, Using the Supplied Cassette Adaptor1 Batte

RfèfSIpÿ- .IS,1 Slide the Open Lever.«conh.ffiaOo'«(0CQRemarks, etc.3Re-attach the Battery Compartment Cover.74Open Lever Slide the Open Lever.8I

W TFocus RingFOCUSTitleProcedureRecording in the Auto Focus ModeWhen the [AE] Selector is set to “AUTO”, the Movie Camera will automatically focus pre

4)aO Daoc(Q> a<Remarks, etc.• For detailed explanations about focusing, see pages 30 and 31.Focus RingAdjust the Focus Ring untii the subject is

ContentsCheck List for the Standard Accessories... 3Controls and Functions ...

Operation Principle of the Auto Focus Mode (Automatic Focusing)(Fig. 2)TV Screen(Fig. 3}Image area on which the Auto Focus Mode adjusts the focus. Fo

The Auto Focus Mechanism of this Movie Camera• In Movie Cameras, one of the following two methods is generally used:1) Infrared Focusing: The recor

White Balance Sensor:Be careful not to coverw T32'' TitleProcedureRecording with Automatic White Baiance Adjustment1When the [AE] Selector i

Remarks, etc.9i o8cto> o<►For detailed explanations about the white balance, see pages 34 and 35.31W TKeep pushed until the Viewfinder becomes c

Lighting ConditionWhite Baiance SensorLens White BalanceIn addition to sunlight, there are various kinds of electric lights in use today, such as in

Manual White Balance AdjustmentWith the Manual White Balance Adjustment, the user can adjust the colour compensation for the light source used for

TitleUsing the Menu Function♦The Menu Function is used to select the items shown in the Viewfinder on the right.0: For selecting the VHS mode or S-VHS

oaO oos2T><Procedure Remarks^ etc.Press while in the Recording Pause Mode.3SETSTOPPress and select with the >” Marks.2Press and select. •The

W TTitleRecording Fast-Moving Subjects Using the Sports ModeUse this function to record sports and other fast-action scenes, if you want to play back

•The subject must be brightly lit by sunlight or other strong light and contain little shadow.• If you want to record under fluorescent, mercury-vapou

Controls and FunctionsFor more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.1 White Balance Sensor (p. 32)2 Remote Control Receiver Window (p. 7)3

♦When recording with the iris wide open, a blue sky may become whitish.•in case of extremely strong backlight, it may not be possible to brighten up t

• Simply By pressing these Digital Buttons, various digital effects can be obtained.To cancel the Digital Function, press the lower Digital Button so

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•Simply By pressing these Digital Buttons, various digital effects can be obtained.To cancel the Digital Function, press the lower Digital Button so t

Press.•The Recording stops. The “WIPE” Indication becomes white. The last picture of the last recorded scene is kept in the memory.Press.•The Recordin

i#TitleChecking the End of a Recorded SceneFor occasionally important scenes, use this check function during recording to confirm that the recording h

Remote ControllerRecording Review and Camera Search Function can be operated with this Remote Controller.[REW] Button[FF] ButtonRemarks, etc.<nc0

Using the Power Save Functions9 Auto Power Save (in the Recording Pause Mode)Movie Camera ModeBecomes Activated:Conditions of Mo\ Cameracooc3и.§iCOCOк

A Anti-Ground-Recording (in the Recording Mode):The Anti-Ground recording function is meant as a guide or Indication that irregular recording has occu

LightingWhen you record in the Auto Mode, the Movie Camera always keeps the white balance adjusted to the surrounding illumination. However, when you

0)aOo*«(SCD27 Viewfinder (p. 20)28 Eyepiece Correction Adjuster (p. 13)29 [BATTERY EJECT] Lever (p. 11)30 [SNAPSHOT REC] Button (p. 37)31 [W*T] Z

Using the Car Battery Cord (Optional)Notes:1. The Car Battery Cord can only be used with 12 V DC negative-grounded vehicles.2. Do not start the car

Editing a Previousiy Recorded TapeConnect the Movie Camera to the VTR using the Supplied AudioA/ideo Cable or S-Video Cable. OperationsPlayback Unit

1)5-pin Edit Cable3.5 mmSynchro-EditCable2)5-pin Edit Cable5-pin Edit Cable3)Infra-Red Remote Control Information5-pin Edit /Cable \l I/VW-EC1EAudio/

Using the VITC Function VITCAs an address (individual number) is recorded for each frame, it is possible to find the accurate position of any desired

2 Playback of VITC SignalsUsing the Audio Dubbing Function•When a tape without recorded VITC signal is played back, or when the VITC signal drops out

Optional AccessoriesBattery Pack VW-VBS10E VW-VBH10EBattery Pack VW-VBS20E VW-VBH20ECar Battery Charger VW-KBC2ECar Battery Cord VW-ACC2E5-Pin Synchro

Attaching a Filter (optional)Before attaching an optional filter, first remove theLens Hood from the Movie Camera.1 Remove the Lens Hood.2 Attach

Adjusting the Length of the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder StrapStorageAdjust the Grip Beit so that you can press the Recording Start/Stop Button wit

Cleaning the Viewfinder1 Push the Buttons on the both sides of the Viewfinder and remove it in the direction of the arrow.2 Remove dust with a blowe

Before Requesting ServiceItemSymptomCauseActionR0fereneepageUsing the »►•Movie Camera ¡»►•Not attached.Battery Packdoes not turn on.Movie Camera turns

Using the Remote ControllerStopper Controls and Functions1 [W*T] Zoom Buttons (p. 17)2 [REW] Button (p. 25,47)Use this Button for:• Recording Revi

ItemJ :ïooo0)oc£3sa' M'UanÈELSymptom• Recording cannot be started.Cause►•The erasure prevention tab of the inserted cassette is broken off.•

CautionsIn case of abnormal operation of this unit (e.g. if it emits smoke or some unusual smell), immediately stop the operation and consult qualifie

Cautions (cont)CondensationIf Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie Camera, Recording is Not Possible. Symptoms of Condensation• if the following

Indexl:iAC Adaptor (p. 8,10)AC Mains Socket (p. 9,11)[A.DUB] Button (p. 55)[AE] Selector (p. 17, 28, 32, 39, 40) Anti-Ground-Recording Function (p. 48

[NEW EDIT] Socket (p. 53)Optional Accessories (p. 56)[PHONES] Socket (p. 24)Portrait Mode (p. 38)[POWER] ON/OFF Switch (p. 12) [POWER SAVE] Switch (p.

SpecificationsS-VHS-C Movie CameraInformation for your safetyPower Source: PowerConsumption:4.8 V (Battery Pack) 6.0 V (AC Adaptor)8.5 W (Battery Pack

□Remote Control Receiver Window1When you want to take part in the action that you are recording, simply place the Movie Camera on a tripod and then st

To the AC mains socketTitleProcedureUsing the AC Adaptor as a Power Supply UnitIf you want to use the Movie Camera with the Battery Pack, it is necess

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 other