COPY INHIBITED:

Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly.

CAN NOT CHANGE MODE:

The Mode of the Movie Camera can not be changed in the PC connection Mode.

DISCONNECT DV CABLE:

If the Movie Camera is in Photo Title (CAMERA mode) and the DV Interface Cable is connected,

“DISCONNECT DV CABLE” appears. In this case, remove the DV Interface Cable from the Movie Camera.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

If you are attempting to record from a Cassette by pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button when the USB Cable is connected, “DISCONNECT USB CABLE” appears. In this case, remove the USB Cable from the Movie Camera.

PICTURE (Blink during 3 seconds):

When making DV connection at the time of M-CARD mode.

WEBCAM (Blink during 3 seconds):

When making DV connection at the time of Web Camera mode.

STORAGE (Blink during 3 seconds):

When making DV connection at the time of USB Device Drive/SD Drive.

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Notes and Hints

ªSelecting Remote Controller

Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.

If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie

Camera and that of the Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (l14)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [] Button

simultaneously.

[VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [] Button

simultaneously.

When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

ªConcerning the Power Supply

When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not

a malfunction.

If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.

Battery CGP-D110 and CGP-D105 cannot be charged with this AC Adaptor.

ªInserting/Removing the Cassette

If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the

beginning of the tape before starting recording. When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it

stops.

ªAlarm Sounds

When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.

1 Beep

When you start recording.

When you switch the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/ M-CARD] Switch from [OFF] to Camera Mode or Card Recording Mode.

2 Beeps

When you pause recording.

4 Beeps

If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording.

ªRecording

Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (l56) may not function correctly.

ªRecording Check

For Recording Check, the recording speed mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If different, playback images will be distorted.

ªRecording with the Built-in Video

Light

The subject should be within 1.5 metres of the Movie Camera.

Using the Video Light reduces battery time. Set the Video Light to off when not in use.

Do not look directly into the light.

If the Video Light is used with a Conversion lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around edges) effect occurs on the screen.

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NV-DS65EG, NV-DS60EG specifications

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The NV-DS60EG and NV-DS65EG share many core features, including a powerful 1-chip CCD sensor that delivers vivid image quality. The CCD sensor allows for excellent low-light performance, capturing clear and bright footage in various lighting conditions. Both models support MiniDV tape format, which provides superior video quality compared to analog systems.

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