Panasonic NV-DS65, NV-DS60 operating instructions Contents

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety	2
Contents	3
Standard Accessories	4
Optional Accessories	4
Getting Started	5
Controls and Components	6
Remote Controller	8
Power Supply	10
Charging Time and Available Recording
Time	11
Lens Cap and Grip Belt	11
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	12
Inserting a Cassette	12
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting
Modes	12
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor	13
Using the Menu Screen	14
List of Menus	15
Setting Date and Time	17
Replacing Clock Battery	17
CAMERA Mode
Recording	18
Photoshot	20
Zoom In/Out Functions	21
Digital Zoom Function	21
Image Stabilizer Function	22
Fade In/Out Functions	22
Cinema Function	23
Colour Night View Function	23
Backlight Compensation Function	23
Recording in Special Situations	24
Wind Noise Reduction Function	24
Recording in Natural Colours	25
Adjusting White Balance Manually	25
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment	26
Manual Iris Adjustment	27
Manual Focus Adjustment	27
Digital Effect Functions	28

VCR Mode
Playing Back	30
Finding a Scene You Want to Playback	31
Slow Motion Playback	31
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback	32
Finding the End of Recording	32
Index Search Functions	33
Playback Digital Effect Functions	34
Playing Back on Your TV	35
Audio Dubbing	35
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette
(Dubbing)	36
Using the DV Cable for Recording	37
Personal Computer Connection Kit	37
CARD Mode
Using a Card	38
Recording on a Card	39
Playing Back a Card	40
Recording with a Photo Title	41
Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card	42
Writing Printing Data on a Card	43
Using the USB Connection Kit	43
Others
Indications	44
Warning/Alarm Indications	45
Notes and Hints	46
Cautions for Use	50
Before Requesting Repair
(Problems and Solutions)	54
Explanation of Terms	55
Specifications	58
Index	59

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Contents NV-DS65EG EMC Electric and magnetic Compatibility Information for Your SafetyContents Following is for the NV-DS65 model only Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories LSJA0310 VSK0581 a K2CR2DA00004Getting Started Controls and Components Off/On Mode Selector Switch VCR/OFF/CAMERA Free Style Remote Controller Socket Remote l8Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone ≥When connecting the headphones with remote controllerFree Style Controller Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type BatteryUsing the Car Battery Charger Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryStopping actions Charging Time and Available Recording TimeLens Cap and Grip Belt 2h10min h25min 1h50min h20min CGR-D120 1h5min min 55min minTurning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes To Turn off the PowerAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorUsing the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorImage Selection in the Card Playback Mode NV-DS65 only l40 Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Card Playback Mode Menu Card Setup NV-DS65 onlyPlayback Functions Sub-Menu Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks 1 meet Setting Date and TimeReplacing Clock Battery Press the Menu Button to finish setting the date and timeTo Check the Recording Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to CameraRecording To Pause the RecordingRecording with the Built-in Video Light LP ModeAudio Recording Mode Recording YourselfContinuous Photoshot Press the Photo Shot Button in the Recording Pause ModePhotoshot Progressive PhotoshotMacro Close-up Function Set Camera Functions Camera Setup Zoom 20t or 500tZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionPress the SIS Button To Cancel Image StabilizerImage Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out FunctionsCinema Function Colour Night View FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Set Camera Functions To Cancel the Programme AE FunctionRecording in Special Situations Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colours Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTurn the Push Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode To Resume Automatic AdjustmentIt is useful for recording fast-moving subjects Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentRange of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50-1/8000 s 1000F21/50.4 Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Range of Iris AdjustmentTo Select a Desired Digital Effect To Cancel the Digital EffectDigital Effect Functions Digital Effects EffectMix Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModePicture-in-Picture Mode Wipe ModePlayback Digital Image Stabilizer Function Adjusting the Sound VolumeMulti-Picture Mode Playing BackVariable Speed Search Function C Finding a Scene You Want to PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Cue/Review PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Finding the End of RecordingJog Playback Scene Index Search Press the 9 Button 1 or Button 2 on Remote ControllerIndex Search Functions ªPhotoshot Index SearchDigital Effects 2 EFFECT2 Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlayback Digital Zoom Function Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVAudio Dubbing To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenMovie Camera Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette DubbingInsert the recorded Cassette Press the Button to stop playbackTo Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for RecordingPlayer/Recorder Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode Personal Computer Connection KitUsing a Card Access LampInserting a Card To Use the Backlight Compensation Function Recording on a CardCard Photoshot Press the Photo Shot ButtonPlaying Back a Card ≥The selected Photo Title is underlined Recording with a Photo TitleTurn the Push Dial to select a desired title ≥A list of Photo Titles is displayed≥All the pictures recorded in the Card are deleted Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a CardSelect YES and press the Push Dial ≥A verification message appearsSelect a desired picture Using the USB Connection KitDpof Setting Writing Printing Data on a CardIndications L43 To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette Selecting Remote Controller ModesConcerning the Power Supply Alarm SoundsImage Stabilizer Function PhotoshotProgressive Photoshot Function Zoom In/Out FunctionsDigital Effect Functions Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment White BalanceAudio Dubbing Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Using a Card in a Personal ComputerViewfinder or the LCD Monitor. l10 Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PCAfter Use To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period About AC AdaptorCondensation Take out the CassetteVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Built-in Video Light Before Requesting Repair Problems and SolutionsDigital Video System Explanation of TermsWhite Balance Adjustment FocusTime Code Demonstration Mode Memory Stop FunctionOwner ID NV-DS65 Recording SpecificationsIndex