Panasonic NVM50 - Basic Operations: Before Filming; Preparation for Use, Standard Accessories

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Guide to These Operating Instructions2
After Opening the Packing Case2
Safety Information3
Cautions for AC Mains Lead3
Before Use3
How to Replace the Fuse3
Contents4
Before Filming - Preparation for Use4
Accessories4
Charging the New Battery Pack for the First Time5
Charging Indication Lamp5
Operation Time5
How to Insert the Battery Pack6
How to Remove the Battery Pack6
Adjusting the Grip Belt7
Attaching the Shoulder Strap7
Inserting the Video Cassette8
How to Eject the Video Cassette8
Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recording8
How to Record Again Onto a Video Cassette with Removed Tab8
Viewfinder9
Adjusting the Viewfinder to Your Eyesight9
Returning the Viewfinder to Its Original Position9
Removing the Lens Cap10
How to Hold the Movie Camera for Filming10
For Filming Panoramic or Wide Open View11
For Filming Tall Narrow Subjects such as Tall Buildings or Trees11
Filming12
How to Film from the Beginning of the Cassette12
To Film the Next Scene(S)12
To Stop the Filming12
How to Check the End of the Filmed Scene13
Searching for a Previously Filmed Scene13
To Add New Scenes at the End of Previous Scenes14
How to Playback Via the Viewfinder15
How to Adjust the Tracking15
How to Rewind or Fast-Forward the Tape16
For Cue Playback16
For Review Playback16
For Still/Still Advance Playback16
After Use17
Cleaning the Viewfinder17
Cleaning the Movie Camera17
Cleaning the Video Heads18
Causes of Video Head Clogging18
Advanced Operations19
Power Supply20
How to Use the AC Adaptor as Power Supply Unit20
How to Use the Car Battery Cord20
How to Use the Tape Counter Indication21
How to Reset the Tape Counter to "0000"21
How to Search for the Tape Position "0000" after Filming or Playback21
How to Make the Lap Time Counter Indication Appear21
How to Turn off the Indications in the Viewfinder22
Index Signals - VISS22
How to Record the Date and Time During Filming23
How to Recharge the Built-In Lithium Battery23
How to Set the Year, Date and Time24
How to Enlarge the Subject During Filming26
How to Use the Power Zoom Function26
How to Use the Digital Zoom Function26
How to Cancel the Digital Zoom Function26
How to Film with the Fade Function27
How to Fade in27
How to Fade out27
How to Film with the Digital Fade Function28
How to Film with Strobe Effect29
Using the Digital Filming Function29
How to Approach very Small Subjects and Film Them Enlarged30
How to Film All Scenes with Natural Colours31
To Film with Automatic White Balance Adjustment31
When a Scene Is Lit by Several Light Sources31
When Filming in a very Dark Place31
To Film with Manual White Balance Adjustment32
To Change Back to the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode32
To Recall the Last Manual White Balance Setting32
Using a Pure White Sheet of Paper or Wall33
How to Adjust the Focus34
How to Film with the Auto Focus Mode34
How to Film with the Manual Focus Mode35
How to Film Fast-Moving Subjects36
Using the Sports Mode36
To Return to the Normal Filming Mode36
To Make Your Subject Stand out Sharply from the Background37
How to Film Dark Scenes more Brightly37
Using the Portrait Mode37
Using the Low Light Mode37
How to Film Backlist Scenes38
How to Film in the Dark38
How to Film with the Digital Wipe Function39
Self-Timer Filming and Interval Filming40
Playback Via a TV Set with AV Input Socket41
Playback Via a TV Set with AV Input Socket - 21-Pin41
Playback Via a TV Set Without AV Input Socket42
How to Edit a Previously Recorded Tape43
EDIT Socket44
Insert Editing45
Auto Dubbing46
Cautions47
Video Head Clogging47
If Condensation Forms Inside the Movie Camera47
Cautions for the Movie Camera47
Cautions for Battery Pack48
Cautions for the AC Adaptor48
Cautions for Surroundings48
Cautions for Storage and Transportation48
Troubleshooting49
Colour Temperature and White Balance50
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications in the Viewfinder51
Warning/Alarm Indications in the Viewfinder51
Filming/Playing Indications51
Controls and Functions53
Optional Accessories58
Specifications59

Panasonic NVM50 - Basic Operations: Before Filming; Preparation for Use, Standard Accessories

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