Panasonic NV-DS15 Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Setting the Date and Time

Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [DAY], then turn it to set to [15].

Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [HOUR], then turn it to set to [14].

Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MIN.], then turn it to set to [30].

Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for models NV-DS15, NV-DS150 and NV-DS25.)

If you set [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]----[+]

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

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]----[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

PROGRAMME AE

FOCUS AUTO
	MNL
	MODE
	SELECT
MENU	W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
	PUSH
	MF/VOL/JOG

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Setting the Date and Time

If you set [CLOCK SET] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES], the menu shown below appears.

	CLOCK SET
	YEAR 2000
	MONTH	10
	DAY	15
	HOUR	14	Operations
	MIN.	30
	PRESS MENU TO RETURN
	PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS AUTO			Basic
	MNL
	MODE
	SELECT
MENU	W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
	PUSH
	MF/VOL/JOG

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LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter is the screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

To adjust the colour saturation of the LCD screen. The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the stronger are the colours.

Viewfinder Brightness [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

To adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder. The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter is the screen.

1 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the item that you want to adjust.

2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial. Turning it increases or decreases the number of vertical bars of the Bar Indication.

Increasing the Brightness of the Whole LCD Monitor Screen

Set [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub- Menu to [BRIGHT].

³These adjustments have no influence on the actually recorded picture.

For example: To set the clock to 15th October 2000, 14:30.

1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set to [2000].

The years change in the following order: 2000￿2001￿… ￿2089￿2000￿…

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MONTH], then turn it to set to [10].

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6 Press the [MENU] Button to finish the date and time setting.

The operation of the clock starts from [00] seconds.

Pressing the button one more time makes the menu disappear.

³As the time of the Movie Camera’s built-in clock is subject to a slight imprecision, be sure to check the time before recording. If the flashing [0] Indication appears, charge the built-in battery and set the date and time again.

³The clock employs the 24-hour system.

ºCharging the Built-in Lithium Battery

The built-in lithium battery maintains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication appears, the built-in lithium battery is discharged. Charge the discharged battery in the following way and after charging is finished, set the date and time.

"Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera and to an AC mains socket. (p. 8)

#Leave the Movie Camera turned off.

$Leave the Movie Camera in this condition for approximately 4 hours.

After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

Information for your safety

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

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