Panasonic NV-DS88A operating instructions Information for Your Safety

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Before Use

Information for Your Safety

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. 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.

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.

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.

Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

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

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.

Pages for reference

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

(l00)

ªWARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories and do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

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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 l12Eyecup Viewfinder l12Malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Eyepiece Corrector Knob l12Remote Controller 15˚ 15˚ Inserting a Button-type BatteryªUsing the Remote Controller Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the Car Battery ChargerInserting a Cassette Lens Cap and Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting ModesUsing the Menu Screen ªPicture SelectionList of Menus Playback Functions Sub-Menu AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Erase PICTURE/TITLE Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsShort-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Card Editing Sub-MenuLP Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording ModeRecording Progressive Photoshot PhotoshotZoom In/Out Functions Continuous PhotoshotFade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Wind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColoursAdjusting White Balance Manually About White Balance SensorManual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Press the Focus ButtonWipe Mode and Mix Mode Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackFinding the End of Recording Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Jog PlaybackScene Index Search Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Continuous Index SearchTo suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function ≥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 KitRecording on a Card Using a CardAccess Lamp Inserting a CardTo Copy All the Pictures Display the first picture Recording Pictures on a Card to a TapeTo Stop Automatic Recording Set Card Functions Card EditingPlaying Back a Card Slide ShowEditing a Slide Show Turn the Push Dial to adjust the playback time and pressTo Reset the Slide Show Setup To Verify the Selected PictureCreating a Title Adding a TitleSet Card Functions Card Editing File Lock YES Protecting the Pictures on a CardDeleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card Select YES and press the Push DialWriting Printing Data on a Card Set Card Functions Card Editing Dpof Setting YES VariableFormatting a Card Set Card Functions Card Editing Card Format YESTo Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Counter Display ModeIndications L18Alarm Sounds To Change the Display ModeConcerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the CassetteZoom In/Out Functions Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Image Stabilizer FunctionPlaying Back Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Choosing Sound during PlaybackRecording on a Card Lock SettingUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Recording a Card Image on a TapeAbout AC Adaptor Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera powerAfter Use CondensationOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareBefore Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodExplanation of Terms Digital Video SystemTime Code White Balance AdjustmentFocus Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications Digital Video CameraIndex DubbingPage Page Page F0801Me0 530 a