Operating Instructions
NV-DS60 NV-DS65
NV-DS65EG
Digital Video Camera
The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents
Information for Your Safety
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
This symbol CE is located on the rating plate
Before Use
Contents
CAMERA Mode
VCR Mode
Optional Accessories
Standard Accessories
1 AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead l10 2 Battery Pack l10
3 Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery l8
2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera
1 Charge the Battery. l10
Getting Started
3 Insert the Cassette. l12
23 Built-in Video Light l19 24 Remote Control Sensor l9
17 Eyepiece Corrector Knob l13 18 Battery Holder
Controls and Components
1 2
30 Power Lamp POWER l18, 30 31 Recording Start/Stop Button l18
26 Zoom Lever W/T l21 Volume Lever VOLUME l30
35 Card Access Lamp ACCESS NV-DS65 only l38
36 Card Slot NV-DS65 only l38 37 Button Type Battery Tray l17
Remote Controller Buttons 1 Date/Time Button DATE/TIME l45
Remote Controller
4 Reset Button RESET l57 5 Recording Button REC l37
9 Zoom/Volume Button ZOOM/VOL l21
ª Using the Remote Controller
ª Inserting a Button-type Battery
1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder
2 Insert the button-type battery with the imprint i facing upward
ª Using the AC Adaptor
Power Supply
ª Using the Battery
ª Using the Car Battery Charger
Charging Time and Available Recording Time
3 Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length
Lens Cap and Grip Belt
2 Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt
To Turn off the Power
1 Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to CAMERA, VCR or M-CARD
When power is supplied to the Movie Camera, the Cassette can
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
ª Using the Viewfinder
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
ª Using the LCD Monitor
ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level
About the Menu Mode Setting
Using the Menu Screen
2, 3, 4
ª Image Selection in the Card Playback Mode NV-DS65 only l40
RECORDING SETUP Sub-Menu
CAMERA SETUP Sub-Menu
DISPLAY SETUP Sub-Menu
LCD/EVF SETUP Sub-Menu
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub-Menu
Card Playback Mode Menu CARD SETUP NV-DS65 only
VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR FUNCTIONS
RECORDING SETUP Sub-Menu
Replacing Clock Battery
Setting Date and Time
3 Press the MENU Button to finish setting the date and time
1 While pinching the 2 tabs, pull Battery Tray out
CAMERA Mode
1 Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to CAMERA
1, 3 OFF
Recording
ª Recording with the Built-in Video Light
ª Recording Yourself
ª LP Mode
ª Audio Recording Mode
ª Progressive Photoshot
Photoshot
ª Continuous Photoshot
ª Digital Still Picture
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA SETUP D.ZOOM 20t or 500t
Zoom In/Out Functions
Digital Zoom Function
Image Stabilizer Function
To Cancel Image Stabilizer
Fade In/Out Functions
1 Press the SIS Button
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA SETUP CINEMA ON
To Cancel the Colour Night View Function
Cinema Function
To Cancel the Programme AE Function
2 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE a desired mode
1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS RECORDING SETUP WIND CUT ON
Recording in Special Situations
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Adjusting White Balance Manually
Recording in Natural Colours
3, 4
3 Turn the PUSH Dial to adjust the shutter speed
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50-1/8000 s
2 Press the PUSH Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication 1 appears
Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual Iris Adjustment
3 Turn the PUSH Dial to adjust the iris
3 Turn the PUSH Dial to adjust the focus
Digital Effect Functions
To Cancel the Digital Effect
Digital Effects EFFECT
To Select a Desired Digital Effect
ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
2, 3
P-IN-P
ª Picture-in-Picture Mode
1 Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to VCR
ª Adjusting the Sound Volume
1 Push the VOLUME lever in the VCR mode
VCR Mode
Slow Motion Playback
Finding a Scene You Want to Playback
A B C
ª Cue/Review Playback
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
3 Press the E Button or D Button on the Remote Controller
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
Finding the End of Recording
Photoshot Index Signal
2 Press the 9 Button 1 or Button 2 on the Remote Controller
Scene Index Signal
Index Search Functions
Playback Digital Effect Functions
To Cancel the Playback Digital Zoom Function
ª Playback Digital Zoom Function
Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1
3 To start Audio Dubbing, press the Button To Cancel Audio Dubbing
2 Press the A.DUB Button on the Remote Controller
Playing Back on Your TV
Audio Dubbing
1, 3
2, 4
Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Dubbing
1 Insert the recorded Cassette
Personal Computer Connection Kit
Using the DV Cable for Recording
Player/Recorder 1 Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode
Player 2 Press the 1 Button to start playback. Recorder
ª ACCESS Lamp
Using a Card
ACCESS Lamp is available only when the Card Slot Cover is opened
CARD Mode
Recording on a Card
1 Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to M-CARD
ª Card Photoshot
Recording from the Movie Camera Lens
2 Press the M-PLAY Button
Playing Back a Card
3 Turn the PUSH Dial and select a desired picture
4 Press the PUSH Dial
Recording with a Photo Title
1, 2, 3
1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS PHOTO TITLE MODE WIPE or MIX
2 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS PHOTO TITLE TITLE SET
Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card
1, 1
To Select and Delete a Picture
1 Press the M-DEL Button in the card playback mode
2 Set CARD SETUP DPOF ON VARIABLE ON
Using the USB Connection Kit
1 Install the supplied USB driver
DPOF Setting
Indications
Others
ª To Change the Counter Display Mode
Warning/Alarm Indications
ª To Display Date/Time Indication
ª To Change the Display Mode
ª Concerning the Power Supply
ª Selecting Remote Controller Modes
ª Alarm Sounds
Setup on the Movie Camera
ª Progressive Photoshot Function
ª Photoshot
ª Zoom In/Out Functions
ª Image Stabilizer Function
ª Manual Iris Adjustment
ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
It is as follows when GAIN UP is selected
Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones
ª Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing
ª Recording the Contents of Other Equipment
ª Using a Card in a Personal Computer
ª Audio Dubbing
2 Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to OFF
Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PC
4 Detach the power supply and retract
Cautions for Use
ª About AC Adaptor
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera
ª Condensation
1 Take out the Cassette
ª Video Head Clogging and Care
ª Optimal Use of the Battery
2 Press the 1 Button, and
Battery
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean
ª Cautions for Storage
ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens
Power 1 The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on
Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions
2 The Movie Camera power is turned off automatically
l18 3 The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough
Explanation of Terms
1 Images cannot be played back even when the 1 Button is pressed
ª Digital Video System
Indications 1 The Time Code becomes inaccurate
Auto Focus Adjustment
ª White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment
Automatic White Balance Adjustment
2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the
1 Set DISPLAY SETUP C.DISPLAY MEMORY
Set the VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD Switch to VCR 5 Rewind the tape
3 Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing
Digital Still Picture Output, Control
Specifications
Index