ªMemory Stop Function

The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired position

1Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].

2Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the

tape position from which you want to play it back later. (l8, 15)

3Start playback or recording.

4After playback or recording has finished:

Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [VCR].

5Rewind the tape.

The tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to

zero.

Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing

1Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].

2Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing.

3Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing.

4Start audio dubbing. (l35)

Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero.

ªOwner ID

You can register your name and address in your Movie Camera to identify the owner.

1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [OWNER ID SET] >> [ON].

The [OWNER ID] Menu appears.

2Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select

[PIN NUMBER] and press the [PUSH] Dial to input desired numbers.

3Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select numbers and press the [PUSH] Dial to enter them.

You can input 4 digits.

4Press the [] Button.

5Repeat Steps 2–4 to input desired characters for [NAME] and [POSTCODE].

You can input up to 12 characters in [NAME], and up to 11 characters in [POSTCODE].

6Press the [] Button to finish the setup.

To verify Owner ID

Keep pressing the [;] Button for approximately 5 seconds.

To Check Owner ID

If Owner ID has already been set, carrying out Step 1 above will display [INPUT PIN NUMBER] on the screen. Input the Pin Number you have already selected. If the number is not correct, the screen will not change. If the number is correct, the contents of the setup will be displayed. (By repeating Steps 2 to 4 above, you can change the contents.)

ªDemonstration Mode

If no operation takes place for approximately

10minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Movie Camera and the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/ M-CARD] Switch was turned to [CAMERA] without inserting a Cassette, the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [DEMO MODE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

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Panasonic NV-DS65EG, NV-DS60EG operating instructions Memory Stop Function, Owner ID, Demonstration Mode

NV-DS65EG, NV-DS60EG specifications

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