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