Panasonic NV-DS88A 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
Viewing What Has Been Recorded	5
Controls and Components	6
Remote Controller	8
Power Supply	10
Charging Time and Available Recording Time	10
Lens Cap and Grip Belt	11
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	11
Inserting a Cassette	11
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes	12
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor	12
Using the Menu Screen	13
List of Menus	14
Setting Date and Time	17
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge	17
LP Mode	17
Audio Recording Mode	17
CAMERA Mode
Recording	18
Photoshot	19
Zoom In/Out Functions	19
Digital Zoom Function	20
Image Stabilizer Function	20
Fade In/Out Functions	20
Cinema Function	21
Backlight Compensation Function	21
Wind Noise Reduction Function	21
Recording in Special Situations	22
Recording in Natural Colours	22
Adjusting White Balance Manually	23
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment	24
Manual Iris Adjustment	24
Manual Focus Adjustment	24
Digital Effect Functions	25
VCR Mode
Playing Back	26
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back	26
Slow Motion Playback	27
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback	27
Finding the End of Recording	27
Index Search Functions	28
Playback Digital Effect Functions	29
Playback Zoom Function	29
Playing Back on Your TV	30
Audio Dubbing	30
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette	31
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment	31
Using the DV Cable for Recording	32
Using the Automatic Printing Function	32
Personal Computer Connection Kit	33
USB Connection Kit	33

CARD Mode
Using a Card	34
Recording on a Card	34
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape	35
Playing Back a Card	36
Slide Show	36
Editing a Slide Show	37
Creating a Title	38
Adding a Title	38
Protecting the Pictures on a Card	39
Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card	39
Formatting a Card	40
Writing Printing Data on a Card	40
Others
Indications	41
Warning/Alarm Indications	42
Notes and Hints	42
Cautions for Use	46
Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)	48
Explanation of Terms	49
Specifications	51
Index	52

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Contents VQT9361 NV-DS88AInformation for Your Safety Contents Optional Accessories Standard AccessoriesViewing What Has Been Recorded Getting StartedLCD Monitor l12 Controls and ComponentsEyepiece Corrector Knob l12 Viewfinder l12Malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture EyecupRemote Controller Inserting a Button-type Battery ªUsing the Remote Controller15˚ 15˚ Using the Car Battery Charger Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryAccidental Erasure Prevention Lens Cap and Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteTurning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorªPicture Selection Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR FunctionsPlayback Functions Sub-Menu Card Editing Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsShort-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Erase PICTURE/TITLE Sub-MenuAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeRecording Continuous Photoshot PhotoshotZoom In/Out Functions Progressive PhotoshotDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Cinema Function Backlight Compensation FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Natural Colours Recording in Special SituationsAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyPress the Focus Button Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix ModeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playing BackJog Playback Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Finding the End of RecordingContinuous Index Search Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index Search≥The B or C Indication appears, and the image is saved Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function To suspend Playback Digital Effect TemporarilyAudio Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the Automatic Printing Function Using the DV Cable for RecordingUSB Connection Kit Personal Computer Connection KitInserting a Card Using a CardAccess Lamp Recording on a CardSet Card Functions Card Editing Recording Pictures on a Card to a TapeTo Stop Automatic Recording To Copy All the Pictures Display the first pictureSlide Show Playing Back a CardTo Verify the Selected Picture Turn the Push Dial to adjust the playback time and pressTo Reset the Slide Show Setup Editing a Slide ShowAdding a Title Creating a TitleSelect YES and press the Push Dial Protecting the Pictures on a CardDeleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card Set Card Functions Card Editing File Lock YESSet Card Functions Card Editing Card Format YES Set Card Functions Card Editing Dpof Setting YES VariableFormatting a Card Writing Printing Data on a CardL18 To Change the Counter Display ModeIndications To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette To Change the Display ModeConcerning the Power Supply Alarm SoundsImage Stabilizer Function Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Zoom In/Out FunctionsChoosing Sound during Playback Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Playing BackRecording a Card Image on a Tape Lock SettingUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Recording on a CardCondensation Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera powerAfter Use About AC AdaptorVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair Problems and SolutionsDigital Video System Explanation of TermsMemory Stop Function White Balance AdjustmentFocus Time CodeDigital Video Camera SpecificationsDubbing IndexPage Page Page F0801Me0 530 a