Panasonic NV-MX500B Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents

-3-ContentsInformation for Your Safety ................................................ 2Before UseStandard Accessories ........................................................ 4Optional Accessories.......................................................... 4Controls and Components.................................................. 4The Remote Controller ....................................................... 6Power Supply ..................................................................... 7Charging Time and Available Recording Time................... 8Lens Cap and Grip Belt ...................................................... 8Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................. 9Inserting a Cassette ........................................................... 9Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes ......... 9Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ..................................... 9Using the Menu Screen.................................................... 10List of Menus .................................................................... 11Setting Date and Time...................................................... 13Internal Lithium Battery Recharge.................................... 13LP Mode ........................................................................... 13Audio Recording Mode..................................................... 13Camera ModeRecording ......................................................................... 14Photoshot ......................................................................... 15Zoom In/Out Functions..................................................... 15Digital Zoom Function ...................................................... 16Image Stabilizer Function................................................. 16Fade In/Out Functions...................................................... 16Backlight Compensation Function.................................... 17Colour Night View Function.............................................. 17Wind Noise Reduction Function ....................................... 17Cinema Function and Wide Function ............................... 17Recording in Special Situations........................................ 17Recording in Natural Colours ........................................... 18Adjusting White Balance Manually ................................... 18Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................................... 19Manual Iris Adjustment..................................................... 19Manual Focus Adjustment................................................ 20Recording with Fixed Brightness...................................... 20Advanced Functions......................................................... 20Using the Auto Pop-up Flash ........................................... 21Digital Effect Functions..................................................... 21VCR ModePlaying Back..................................................................... 24Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back.......................... 24Slow Motion Playback ...................................................... 24Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............................... 25Finding the End of Recording........................................... 25Index Search Functions.................................................... 25Playback Zoom Function.................................................. 26Playback Digital Effect Functions ..................................... 26Playing Back on Your TV ................................................. 27Audio Dubbing.................................................................. 27Audio Level Adjustment.................................................... 28Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette ..................... 28Recording the Contents of Other Equipment ................... 29Using the DV Cable for Recording ................................... 29CARD ModeUsing a Card ..................................................................... 30Recording on a Card ......................................................... 30Playing Back a Card ......................................................... 32Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape........................... 33Slide Show ........................................................................ 34Editing a Slide Show ......................................................... 34Creating a Title.................................................................. 35Adding a Title .................................................................... 35Protecting the Files on a Card .......................................... 35Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card............................. 36Formatting a Card ............................................................. 36Writing Printing Data on a Card ........................................ 36With a PCPersonal Computer Connection Kit................................... 38USB Connection Kit .......................................................... 38Using as a Web Camera ................................................... 38Using a Card in a Personal Computer .............................. 38OthersIndications......................................................................... 40Owner ID........................................................................... 41Warning/Alarm Indications ................................................ 41Notes and Hints ................................................................ 41Cautions for Use ............................................................... 47Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) ....... 49Explanation of Terms ........................................................ 51SpecificationsSpecifications .................................................................... 52Index 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