Panasonic NV-DS88A operating instructions Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes

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CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B

1, 2

MODE

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

OFF

 

3

 

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1

2

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PUSH

 

 

 

OPEN

 

22180x

390x

 

LCD/EVFSET

LCDBRIGHTNESS

COLOUR[-]LEVEL----[+]

PRESSEVFBRIGHTNESSMENUTORETURN

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

ªHow to Turn on the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre button 1.

The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Switch Modes

2Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.

With each slide, the Mode changes. The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Turn off the Power

3Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the centre button 1.

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ªUsing the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1Tilt the Viewfinder upward.

The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.

Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.

2Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.

ªUsing the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same time, bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.

The Viewfinder goes off.

2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 2 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o 3 to the

downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until the [PUSH OPEN] Button is securely locked.

ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed. (l13)

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour

saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT]. These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.

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Contents NV-DS88A VQT9361Information for Your Safety Contents Standard Accessories Optional AccessoriesGetting Started Viewing What Has Been RecordedControls and Components LCD Monitor l12Viewfinder l12 Malfunction and does not affect the recorded pictureEyecup Eyepiece Corrector Knob l12Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type Battery ªUsing the Remote Controller15˚ 15˚ Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorUsing the Battery Using the Car Battery ChargerLens Cap and Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting ModesUsing the Menu Screen ªPicture SelectionList of Menus AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR FunctionsPlayback Functions Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card Functions Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode aErase PICTURE/TITLE Sub-Menu Card Editing Sub-MenuSetting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeRecording Photoshot Zoom In/Out FunctionsProgressive Photoshot Continuous PhotoshotDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Cinema Function Backlight Compensation FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColoursAdjusting White Balance Manually About White Balance SensorManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Press the Focus ButtonWipe Mode and Mix Mode Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackSlow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of Recording Jog PlaybackIndex Search Functions Photoshot Index SearchScene Index Search Continuous Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playback Zoom FunctionTo suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily ≥The B or C Indication appears, and the image is savedPlaying Back on Your TV Audio DubbingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteUsing the DV Cable for Recording Using the Automatic Printing FunctionPersonal Computer Connection Kit USB Connection KitUsing a Card Access LampRecording on a Card Inserting a CardRecording Pictures on a Card to a Tape To Stop Automatic RecordingTo Copy All the Pictures Display the first picture Set Card Functions Card EditingPlaying Back a Card Slide ShowTurn the Push Dial to adjust the playback time and press To Reset the Slide Show SetupEditing a Slide Show To Verify the Selected PictureCreating a Title Adding a TitleProtecting the Pictures on a Card Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a CardSet Card Functions Card Editing File Lock YES Select YES and press the Push DialSet Card Functions Card Editing Dpof Setting YES Variable Formatting a CardWriting Printing Data on a Card Set Card Functions Card Editing Card Format YESTo Change the Counter Display Mode IndicationsTo Display Date/Time Indication L18To Change the Display Mode Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Inserting/Removing the CassetteManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentZoom In/Out Functions Image Stabilizer FunctionRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingPlaying Back Choosing Sound during PlaybackLock Setting Using a Card in a Personal ComputerRecording on a Card Recording a Card Image on a TapeThereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power After UseAbout AC Adaptor CondensationOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareBefore Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodExplanation of Terms Digital Video SystemWhite Balance Adjustment FocusTime Code Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications Digital Video CameraIndex DubbingPage Page Page F0801Me0 530 a