Panasonic Official Camcorder Manual for Models NV-DS60 and NV-DS65

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Getting Started

1Charge the Battery. (l10)

≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor.

≥Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.)

≥When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fully charged.

2Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

(l10)

3Insert the Cassette. (l12)

≥Slide the 1 Lever to open. ≥Insert the Cassette.

≥Press the 2 Button to close the Cover.

4Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording.

(l12, 18)

≥Set the 3 Switch to [CAMERA]. (The [POWER] Lamp lights up.)

≥Press the 4 Button. (Recording starts.)

≥Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording.

Viewing What Has Been Recorded

5Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape back. (l30)

≥Set the 5 Switch to [VCR].

≥Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.)

≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.)

≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.)

6Turn the Movie Camera off. (l12)

≥Set the 9 Switch to [OFF].

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Contents NV-DS65EG EMC Electric and magnetic Compatibility Information for Your SafetyContents Optional Accessories Standard AccessoriesLSJA0310 VSK0581 a K2CR2DA00004 Following is for the NV-DS65 model onlyGetting Started Controls and Components Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone Free Style Remote Controller Socket Remote l8≥When connecting the headphones with remote controller Off/On Mode Selector Switch VCR/OFF/CAMERAFree Style Controller Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type BatteryUsing the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Battery Using the Car Battery ChargerLens Cap and Grip Belt Charging Time and Available Recording Time2h10min h25min 1h50min h20min CGR-D120 1h5min min 55min min Stopping actionsAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Turn off the PowerInserting a Cassette Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting ModesUsing the Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorUsing the LCD Monitor Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelImage Selection in the Card Playback Mode NV-DS65 only l40 Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus Playback Functions Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR FunctionsCard Playback Mode Menu Card Setup NV-DS65 only Replacing Clock Battery Setting Date and TimePress the Menu Button to finish setting the date and time Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks 1 meetRecording Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to CameraTo Pause the Recording To Check the RecordingAudio Recording Mode LP ModeRecording Yourself Recording with the Built-in Video LightPhotoshot Press the Photo Shot Button in the Recording Pause ModeProgressive Photoshot Continuous PhotoshotZoom In/Out Functions Set Camera Functions Camera Setup Zoom 20t or 500tDigital Zoom Function Macro Close-up FunctionImage Stabilizer Function To Cancel Image StabilizerFade In/Out Functions Press the SIS ButtonBacklight Compensation Function Cinema FunctionColour Night View Function Recording in Special Situations To Cancel the Programme AE FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Set Camera FunctionsTurn the Push Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural ColoursRange of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50-1/8000 s Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment1000 It is useful for recording fast-moving subjectsManual Focus Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentRange of Iris Adjustment F21/50.4Digital Effect Functions To Cancel the Digital EffectDigital Effects Effect To Select a Desired Digital EffectPicture-in-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Mix ModeMulti-Picture Mode Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back Playback Digital Image Stabilizer FunctionSlow Motion Playback Finding a Scene You Want to PlaybackCue/Review Playback Variable Speed Search Function CJog Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of Recording Index Search Functions Press the 9 Button 1 or Button 2 on Remote ControllerªPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2Audio Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio DubbingInsert the recorded Cassette Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette DubbingPress the Button to stop playback Movie CameraPlayer/Recorder Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode Using the DV Cable for RecordingPersonal Computer Connection Kit To Stop DubbingInserting a Card Using a CardAccess Lamp Card Photoshot Recording on a CardPress the Photo Shot Button To Use the Backlight Compensation FunctionPlaying Back a Card Turn the Push Dial to select a desired title Recording with a Photo Title≥A list of Photo Titles is displayed ≥The selected Photo Title is underlinedSelect YES and press the Push Dial Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card≥A verification message appears ≥All the pictures recorded in the Card are deletedDpof Setting Using the USB Connection KitWriting Printing Data on a Card Select a desired pictureIndications To Change the Display Mode To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Display Date/Time Indication L43Concerning the Power Supply Selecting Remote Controller ModesAlarm Sounds Inserting/Removing the CassetteProgressive Photoshot Function PhotoshotZoom In/Out Functions Image Stabilizer FunctionManual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentWhite Balance Digital Effect FunctionsUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Audio DubbingAfter Use Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PCTo protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. l10Condensation About AC AdaptorTake out the Cassette ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long periodVideo 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 TermsTime Code White Balance AdjustmentFocus Owner ID Demonstration ModeMemory Stop Function NV-DS65 Recording SpecificationsIndex