Panasonic NV-DS65, NV-DS60 operating instructions Explanation of Terms, Digital Video System

Indications

1:The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

1:The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

2:The Remaining Tape Time Indication

disappears.

2:When you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear temporarily. However, it reappears when recording normally.

3:The Remaining Tape Time Indication does

not match the actual remaining tape time. 3-1: If scenes of less than 15 seconds are

continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly.

3-2: In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

Playback (Images)

1:Images cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed.

1:Is the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch set to [VCR]? If it is set to the other position, the playback function cannot be used. (l30)

2:Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion

Playback.

2:This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3:Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

3:Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for the connection.

4:Playback image is not clear.

4:Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If

the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (l52)

Playback (Sound)

1:Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera or the headphones.

1:Is the volume too low? Push the [VOLUME] Lever to adjust the volume. (l30)

2:Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

2:[12bit AUDIO] on the

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing

are played back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately. (l35)

3:The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.

3:If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording.

4:Sounds cannot be played back.

4-1: Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (l35)

4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. (l31)

Card (NV-DS65 only)

1:Card Photoshot Playback images do not

look normal.

1:The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on

a personal computer is recommended. (l37, 49)

2:Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.

2:Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer.

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Explanation of Terms

ªDigital Video System

In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration.

In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.

Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes

Because this Movie Camera employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system.

The size and shape of the Cassette are also different.

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