Panasonic NV-DS60, NV-DS65 Information for Your Safety, EMC Electric and magnetic Compatibility

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Before Use

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Movie Camera

The rating plate is on the underside of the

Movie Camera.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adaptor.

ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie

Camera correctly.

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-DS60 and NV-DS65.

The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-DS65, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

Depending on the model, some functions are not available.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

SD Logo is a trademark.

All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Still pictures recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (NV-DS65 only)

It may not be possible to play back the pictures on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for example:

(l00)

ªWARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ªEMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

The Movie Camera is considered as household appliance. The use of the Movie Camera with Car Battery Charger, Car Adaptor Cord or AC Adaptor in a car is only allowed, while stopping the car.

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Contents NV-DS65EG Information for Your Safety EMC Electric and magnetic CompatibilityContents LSJA0310 VSK0581 a K2CR2DA00004 Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Following is for the NV-DS65 model onlyGetting Started Controls and Components ≥When connecting the headphones with remote controller Free Style Remote Controller Socket Remote l8Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone Off/On Mode Selector Switch VCR/OFF/CAMERARemote Controller Free Style ControllerInserting a Button-type Battery Using the Remote ControllerUsing the Battery Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the Car Battery Charger2h10min h25min 1h50min h20min CGR-D120 1h5min min 55min min Charging Time and Available Recording TimeLens Cap and Grip Belt Stopping actionsInserting a Cassette To Turn off the PowerAttaching the Shoulder Strap Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting ModesUsing the LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelUsing the Menu Screen Image Selection in the Card Playback Mode NV-DS65 only l40List of Menus Playback Functions Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR FunctionsCard Playback Mode Menu Card Setup NV-DS65 only Press the Menu Button to finish setting the date and time Setting Date and TimeReplacing Clock Battery Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks 1 meetTo Pause the Recording Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to CameraRecording To Check the RecordingRecording Yourself LP ModeAudio Recording Mode Recording with the Built-in Video LightProgressive Photoshot Press the Photo Shot Button in the Recording Pause ModePhotoshot Continuous PhotoshotDigital Zoom Function Set Camera Functions Camera Setup Zoom 20t or 500tZoom In/Out Functions Macro Close-up FunctionFade In/Out Functions To Cancel Image StabilizerImage Stabilizer Function Press the SIS ButtonBacklight Compensation Function Cinema FunctionColour Night View Function Wind Noise Reduction Function To Cancel the Programme AE FunctionRecording in Special Situations Set Camera FunctionsTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTurn the Push Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode Recording in Natural Colours1000 Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentRange of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50-1/8000 s It is useful for recording fast-moving subjectsRange of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment F21/50.4Digital Effects Effect To Cancel the Digital EffectDigital Effect Functions To Select a Desired Digital EffectWipe Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModePicture-in-Picture Mode Mix ModePlaying Back Adjusting the Sound VolumeMulti-Picture Mode Playback Digital Image Stabilizer FunctionCue/Review Playback Finding a Scene You Want to PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Variable Speed Search Function CJog Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of Recording ªPhotoshot Index Search Press the 9 Button 1 or Button 2 on Remote ControllerIndex Search Functions Scene Index SearchDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlayback Digital Zoom Function Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVAudio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio DubbingPress the Button to stop playback Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette DubbingInsert the recorded Cassette Movie CameraPersonal Computer Connection Kit Using the DV Cable for RecordingPlayer/Recorder Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode To Stop DubbingInserting a Card Using a CardAccess Lamp Press the Photo Shot Button Recording on a CardCard Photoshot To Use the Backlight Compensation FunctionPlaying Back a Card ≥A list of Photo Titles is displayed Recording with a Photo TitleTurn the Push Dial to select a desired title ≥The selected Photo Title is underlined≥A verification message appears Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a CardSelect YES and press the Push Dial ≥All the pictures recorded in the Card are deletedWriting Printing Data on a Card Using the USB Connection KitDpof Setting Select a desired pictureIndications To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode L43Alarm Sounds Selecting Remote Controller ModesConcerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the CassetteZoom In/Out Functions PhotoshotProgressive Photoshot Function Image Stabilizer FunctionWhite Balance Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Digital Effect FunctionsUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Audio DubbingTo protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PCAfter Use Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. l10Take out the Cassette About AC AdaptorCondensation ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long periodOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Built-in Video LightExplanation of Terms Digital Video SystemTime Code White Balance AdjustmentFocus Owner ID Demonstration ModeMemory Stop Function Specifications NV-DS65 RecordingIndex