Panasonic NV-DS88A operating instructions Explanation of Terms, Digital Video System

1-2: Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette.

(l11)

1-3: Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (l18)

1-4: Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA] Lamp is not on, no recording function can be operated. (l18)

1-5: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (l46)

Other Recording

1:Auto Focus Function does not work.

1-1: Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (l24)

1-2: There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l50)

Editing

1:Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (l11)

1-2: Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate. (l17)

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 (Pictures)

1:Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1]

Button is pressed.

1:Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the playback function cannot be used. (l26)

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 picture is not clear.

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

are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (l47)

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? During playback, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. (l26)

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. (l30)

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]. (l30)

4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. (l26)

Card

1:Recorded pictures are not clear.

1:Is [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], images with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICTURE QUALITY] to [FINE]. (l34)

2:Card Photoshot Playback images do not look

normal.

2:The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a personal computer is recommended. (l33, 35, 45)

3:During Playback the [t] Indication is displayed.

3:The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged.

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

4: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.

Compatibility with Output Signals

Because AV signal output from the AV signal output socket is analog (the same as conventional video systems), this Movie Camera can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.

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