Panasonic NV-DS65B, NV-DS60B User Manual

NV-DS60

Digital Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No. NV-DS60B

NV-DS65B

NV-DS65

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/index.html

LSQT0681B

Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie

Camera.

AC Adapto r

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adaptor.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded threepin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

ª IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

ª Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

Connector Cover

ª How to replace the Fuse

1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse Cover

Fuse

Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models

NV-DS60 and NV-DS65.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-DS65, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are not

available.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for example: (l 00)

Use only the recommended accessories.

www.panasonic.co.uk

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon– Friday 9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

(for UK customers only)

ª WARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ª Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

The Movie Camera is considered as household appliance. The use of the Movie Camera with Car Battery Charger, Car Adaptor Cord or AC Adaptor in a car is only allowed, while stopping the car.

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only.

For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Contents

Before Use

Information for Your Safety ................................................................................. 2

Contents.............................................................................................................. 4

Standard Accessories ......................................................................................... 6

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................... 6

Getting Started.................................................................................................... 7

Controls and Components .................................................................................. 8

Remote Controller............................................................................................. 10

Power Supply.................................................................................................... 12

Charging Time and Available Recording Time ................................................. 13

Lens Cap and Grip Belt..................................................................................... 13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................................................ 14

Inserting a Cassette.......................................................................................... 14

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes........................................ 14

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor .................................................................... 15

Using the Menu Screen .................................................................................... 16

List of Menus..................................................................................................... 17

Setting Date and Time ...................................................................................... 19

Replacing Clock Battery.................................................................................... 19

CAMERA Mode

Recording.......................................................................................................... 20

Photoshot.......................................................................................................... 22

Zoom In/Out Functions ..................................................................................... 23

Digital Zoom Function ....................................................................................... 23

Image Stabilizer Function ................................................................................. 24

Fade In/Out Functions ...................................................................................... 24

Cinema Function............................................................................................... 25

Colour Night View Function .............................................................................. 25

Backlight Compensation Function .................................................................... 25

Recording in Special Situations ........................................................................ 26

Wind Noise Reduction Function........................................................................ 26

Recording in Natural Colours............................................................................ 27

Adjusting White Balance Manually.................................................................... 27

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ................................................................... 28

Manual Iris Adjustment ..................................................................................... 29

Manual Focus Adjustment ................................................................................ 29

Digital Effect Functions ..................................................................................... 30

VCR Mode

Playing Back ..................................................................................................... 32

Finding a Scene You Want to Playback............................................................ 33

Slow Motion Playback....................................................................................... 33

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ............................................................... 34

Finding the End of Recording ........................................................................... 34

Index Search Functions .................................................................................... 35

Playback Digital Effect Functions...................................................................... 36

Playing Back on Your TV.................................................................................. 37

Audio Dubbing .................................................................................................. 37

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) ..................................... 38

Using the DV Cable for Recording.................................................................... 39

Personal Computer Connection Kit................................................................... 39

CARD Mode

Using a Card ..................................................................................................... 40

Recording on a Card......................................................................................... 41

Playing Back a Card ......................................................................................... 42

Recording with a Photo Title............................................................................. 43

Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card ....................................................... 44

Writing Printing Data on a Card ........................................................................ 45

Using the USB Connection Kit .......................................................................... 45

Others

Indications......................................................................................................... 46

Warning/Alarm Indications ................................................................................ 47

Notes and Hints ................................................................................................ 48

Cautions for Use ............................................................................................... 53

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) ....................................... 57

Explanation of Terms ........................................................................................ 59

Specifications.................................................................................................... 61

Index ................................................................................................................. 62

LSJA0310

VJA0940

CGR-D08R

CR2025

N2QCAD000002

LSGQ0066

LSJA0280

VFC3506

(NV-DS65 only)

VSK0581 A

LSSQ0336

LSYF0535

Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l 12)

2) Battery Pack (l 12)

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 10, 11)

4) Free Style Controller (l 10)

5) Lens Cap (l 13)

6) AV Cable (l 37, 38)

7) Shoulder Strap (l 14)

8) SD Memory Card (NV-DS65 only) (l 40)

9) USB Connection Kit (NV-DS65 only) (l 45)

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Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)

5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/CGP-D320/2800mAh)

6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)

7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

8) ND Filter (VW-LND27E)

9) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)

10) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)

11) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)

12) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

15) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA30E/ VW-DTA29E) (NV-DS60 only)

16) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM21E)

17) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card (VW-DTM22E)

18) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)

19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

The following is for the NV-DS65 model only.

20) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)

21) SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/ RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/RP-SDH512)

22) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE)

23) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some

countries.

(NV-DS65 only)

LSFT0531

Getting Started

TAPE EJECT

PUSH CLOSE

M-CARD

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

1 Charge the Battery. (l 12)

≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. ≥Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.) ≥When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is

fully charged.

2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

(l 12)

3 Insert the Cassette. (l 14)

≥Slide the ≥Insert the Cassette. ≥Press the

1 Lever to open.

2 Button to close the Cover.

4 Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording.

(l 14, 20)

≥Set the

3 Switch to [CAMERA]. (The [POWER] Lamp

lights up.)

≥Press the ≥Press the

4 Button. (Recording starts.) 4 Button again to pause the recording.

Viewing What Has Been Recorded

5 Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and

play the tape back.

≥Set the ≥Press the ≥Press the ≥Press the

5 Switch to [VCR].

6 Button. (Rewind the tape.) 7 Button. (Playback starts.) 8 Button. (Playback stops.)

(l 32)

6 Turn the Movie Camera off. (l 14)

≥Set the

9 Switch to [OFF].

5, 6

REW/

M-CARD

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

M-STOP

STOP

PLAY/MULTI

M-PLAY

1) 2) 3) 4)

COLOUR

LIGHT FADE

NIGHT VIEW

7) 8) 9) 10)

REC

FOCUS

AUTO/

MANUAL

11) 12) 13) 14)

21)

22)

23)

24)

25)

BACK LIGHT

REW/

SIS/

PB DIS

PLAY/MULTI

M-PLAY

STOP

M-STOP

FF/

M-DEL

STILL/ P-IN-P

15)

16)

17)

18)

19)

20)

Controls and Components

1) Video Light Button [LIGHT] (l 21)

2) Colour Night View Button [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] (l 25)

3) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 25, 41)

4) Fade Button [FADE] (l 24)

5) LCD Monitor (l 15, 57)

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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there

may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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6) LCD Monitor Open Tab [OPEN 4] (l 15)

7) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l 29) Recording Button [REC] (NV-DS65 only) (l 39)

8) Recording Check Button [S] (l 20) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 32, 33)

9) Play Button [1] (l 32) Playback Multi Button [MULTI] (l 32) Memory Card Play Button [M-PLAY] (NV-DS65 only) (l 42)

10) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 33)

11) Mode Selector Button [AUTO/MANUAL] (l 20, 27, 28, 29)

12) Super Image Stabilizer Button [SIS] (l 24) Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Button [PB DIS] (l 32)

13) Stop Button [∫] (l 32) Memory Card Stop Button [M-STOP] (NV-DS65 only) (l 42)

14) Pause Button [;] (l 34) Memory Card Data Delete Button [M-DEL] (NV-DS65 only) (l 44) Still Button [STILL] (l 22, 31) Picture in Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 31)

15) Eyecup

16) Viewfinder (l 15, 57)

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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there

may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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17) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 15)

18) Battery Holder

19) S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO] (l 37, 38)

20) DC Input Socket [DC/C.C. IN] (l 12)

21) Speaker (l 32)

22) Lens

23) Built-in Video Light (l 21)

24) Remote Control Sensor (l 11)

25) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (l 23)

32)

40)

41)

28)

29)

30)

31)

32)

34)

35)

36)

37)

38)

39)

ACCESS

CARD

A/V OUT PHONES REMOTE

27)

42)

26)

33)

45)

26) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 23) Volume Lever [VOLUME] (l 32)

27) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 22, 41)

28) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 16, 27, 28, 29)

29) Menu Button [MENU] (l 16)

30) Power Lamp [POWER] (l 20, 32, 41)

31) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 20)

32) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 14)

33) Cassette Eject Lever [TAPE EJECT] (l 14)

34) Digital Still Picture Terminal [TO PC] (NV-DS60 only) (l 39) USB Socket (NV-DS65 only) (l 45)

35) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (NV-DS65 only) (l 40)

36) Card Slot (NV-DS65 only) (l 40)

37) Button Type Battery Tray (l 19)

38) DV Terminal (l 39)

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

39) Audio-Video Output Socket [A/V OUT] (l 37, 38) Headphone Socket [PHONES] (l 51) Free Style Remote Controller Socket [REMOTE] (l 10)

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket activates the Movie

Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

≥When connecting the headphones with remote controller

to the [PHONES] Socket, the Movie Camera may cause the mis-operation.

40) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/ M-CARD] ([M-CARD] NV-DS65 only)

43)

44)

(l 14, 20, 32, 41, 53)

41) Grip Belt (l 13)

42) Cassette Holder (l 14)

43) Cassette Cover Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] (l 14)

44) Cassette Compartment Cover (l 14)

45) Microphone Socket [EXT MIC]

≥Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment.

(When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.)

46) Battery Release Lever [BATTERY RELEASE] (l 12)

47) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional

tripod.

46)

≥Press each button firmly to ensure that the Movie Camera

operates correctly.

47)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

COUNTER

RESET

¥REC

A.DUB

/REW

615

STILL ADV

INDEX INDEX

OSD

COUNTER

/REW

615

STILL ADV

INDEX INDEX

PLAY

PAUSE/ITEM

;

STOP/SET

∫

DATE/

TIME

RESET

¥REC

PLAY

PAUSE/ITEM

;

STOP/SET

∫

FF/

STILL ADV

PHOTO

SHOT

A.DUB

FF/

STILL ADV

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance.

Remote Controller Buttons

1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 47)

2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 37)

3) Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 47)

4) Reset Button [RESET] (l 60)

5) Recording Button [REC] (l 39)

6) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 37)

7) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D:forward) (l 33)

8) Index Search Buttons [:, 9] (:: reverse, 9:forward) (l 35)

9) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 23, 32)

The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Movie Camera.

10) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 22, 41)

11) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 20)

12) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 33)

13) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 32, 33)

14) Play Button [1] (l 32)

10)

15) Pause Button [;] (l 34)

11)

Item Button [ITEM] (l 16)

16) Stop Button [∫] (l 32) Set Button [SET] (l 16)

17) Menu Button [MENU] (l 16)

ª Free Style Controller

This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles, high to low and is also convenient when the Tripod is used.

17)

When you do not use this controller, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience. This controller allows the camera to be used more conveniently by a left-handed user. ≥When using the free style controller, plug it in as far as it goes.

1 Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] 2 Zoom Lever [W/T] 3 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

1 2 3

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-

type battery.

1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the

Battery Holder.

2 Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i)

facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

≥When the button-type battery is weak, replace it with a new

CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the

battery.

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WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

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15˚

ª Using the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately

5metres.

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the vertical and

horizontal directions from the central axis.

≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or

under strong light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor 1

Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC/C.C. IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor

and the AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully

into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set

the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input

Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect them.

≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and

charging starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is

completed.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

To Remove the Battery

Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch 2 to [OFF], and

while pressing the [BATTERY RELEASE] Lever Battery to remove it.

M-CARD

CAMERA

≥When attaching or removing Battery, set the [VCR/OFF/

OFF

VCR

CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.

3, slide the

BATTERY RELEASE

ª Using the Car Battery Charger

If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; optional), you can supply power to the Movie Camera and charge the battery inside your car. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the Car Battery Charger. ≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car

Adaptor Cord, otherwise the fuse may blow.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

NV-DS60 NV-DS65

CGR-D08R CGR-D08S CGR-D120 CGP-D14S

CGP-D210

CGR-D16S CGR-D220

CGP-D28S

CGP-D320

CGR-D53S CGR-D815

≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers in parentheses indicate the

recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 20oC and humidity of

60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

A 1h 1h B 2h10min. (1h25min.) 1h50min. (1h20min.) C 1h5min. (45min.) 55min. (40min.) A 1h50min. 1h50min. B 3h40min. (2h25min.) 3h10min. (2h15min.) C 1h50min. (1h15min.) 1h35min. (1h10min.) A 2h 2h B 4h20min. (2h55min.) 3h45min. (2h40min.) C 2h10min. (1h30min.) 1h55min. (1h20min.) A 3h15min. 3h15min. B 7h40min. (5h) 6h30min. (4h35min.) C 3h50min. (2h30min.) 3h15min. (2h20min.) A 5h20min. 5h20min. B 14h10min. (9h25min.) 12h15min. (8h35min.) C 7h5min. (4h45min.) 6h10min. (4h20min.)

A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous

Recording Time

C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.)

2, 3

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

1 Pass the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye

on the Lens Cap and thread it as shown in the illustration 1.

2 Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt. 3 Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust

the length.

≥When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. ≥When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap

attached to the Lens for protection.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the

Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.

2 Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through

the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

≥When attaching the Shoulder Strap to another side of the

Shoulder Strap Holder, you need to pull out the viewfinder and tilt it up.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm

Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

1 from the Shoulder Strap

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TAPE EJECT

PUSH CLOSE

R E C

SAVE

Inserting a Cassette

When power is supplied to the Movie Camera, the Cassette can be taken out without turning the Movie Camera [ON].

1 Slide the [TAPE EJECT] Lever to open the Cover. 2 Insert a Cassette. 3 Close the Cover and press the [PUSH CLOSE]

mark to lock the Cover.

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.

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Turning on the Movie Camera and

M-CARD

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Selecting Modes

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

[CAMERA], [VCR] or [M-CARD]. ([M-CARD]: NV-DS65 only)

≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up.

CAMERA: Camera Mode VCR: VCR Mode M-CARD: Card Recording Mode

Card Playback Mode (To this mode, press the [M-PLAY] Button in the Card Recording Mode)

To Turn off the Power

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

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180x 90x

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up. 2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.

≥Do not pull hard on the Eyecup.

ª Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1 Put the finger on the [OPEN 4] Tab 2 on

underside of the LCD Monitor and pull it out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the

desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 3 from

the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage

the Movie Camera.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

4 to the downward direction. Forcefully

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

When [LCD/EVF SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is selected, the following items are displayed. (l 16)

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR]

It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. ≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness

or colour saturation.

LCD/EVF SETUP

LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] LCD COLOUR [-]||||----[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this

SHUTTER /

W B / IRIS/

MF / JOG

PUSH

2, 3, 4, 5

Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus.

1 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using

the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch

1 is displayed.

2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item.

3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected

Sub-Menu.

4 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set. 5 Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a

desired mode.

≥With each pressing of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1]

moves to the next mode.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back.

Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (l 10)

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Movie Camera is turned off. (But, the setups of [DIGITAL EFFECT] are not retained.) However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.

1, 2

PUSH

123

4 5 6

DELETE:M-DEL D-000

PRESS STOP TO EXIT

SHUTTER /

W B / IRIS/

MF / JOG

≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

ª Image Selection in the Card Playback Mode

(NV-DS65 only)

An Image Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.

(l 42)

1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a picture.

≥The selected picture is underlined 2.

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of

the picture.

≥After the above Picture Selection Procedure, carry out the

various Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

1.CAMERA SETUP

2.DIGITAL EFFECT

3.RECORDING SETUP

4.DISPLAY SETUP

5.LCD/EVF SETUP

6.OTHER FUNCTIONS

7.PHOTO TITLE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

17)

18)

19)

20)

21)

22)

23)

24)

25)

26)

27)

CAMERA SETUP

PROG.AE OFF 5 7 4 Ω º PROGRESSIVE OFF ON D.ZOOM OFF 20t 500t CINEMA OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT OFF MIRROR STROBE MOSAIC SLIM TRAIL STRETCH GAIN UP WIPE MIX P-IN-P

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit 16bit SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY WIND CUT OFF ON ZOOM MIC OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET OFF ON DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

LCD/EVF SETUP

LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] LCD COLOUR [-]||||----[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF BEEP SOUND OFF ON SHTR EFFECT OFF ON CLOCK SET OFF ON SELF REC NORMAL MIRROR OWNER ID SET OFF ON DEMO MODE OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

PHOTO TITLE

TITLE OFF SET MODE WIPE MIX

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu

1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 26)

2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 22)

3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 23)

4) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 25)

5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

6) Digital Effects [EFFECT] (l 30)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

7) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 21)

8) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 21)

9) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (l 35)

10) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l 26)

11) Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (l 23)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

12) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 47)

13) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 47)

14) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 60) ≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the

Time Code.

15) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l 47)

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu

16) LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] (l 15)

17) LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR] (l 15)

18) Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] (l 15)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

19) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 48)

20) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 48)

21) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 22)

22) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 19)

23) Self-Recording [SELF REC] (l 21)

24) Owner ID Set [OWNER ID SET] (l 60)

25) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] (l 60)

[PHOTO TITLE] Sub-Menu (NV-DS65 only)

26) Title In Setting [TITLE] (l 43)

27) Title In Mode [MODE] (l 43)

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

VCR FUNCTIONS

1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

2.DIGITAL EFFECT

3.RECORDING SETUP

4.DISPLAY SETUP

5.LCD/EVF SETUP

6.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

BLANK SEARCH OFF ON SEARCH PHOTO SCENE

12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX

MULTI SPEED FAST NORMAL

SLOW

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT1 OFF MIRROR

STROBE MOSAIC SLIM TRAIL STRETCH

EFFECT2 OFF SEPIA B/W D.ZOOM OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

10)

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO DUB OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 34)

2) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 35)

3) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 37)

4) Multi-Picture Mode [MULTI SPEED] (l 32)

5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

6) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l 36)

7) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l 36)

8) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 36)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

9) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 21)

10) Audio Dubbing [AUDIO DUB] (l 37)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

DISPLAY OFF ON DCF NO. OFF ON

DPOF OFF ON

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

CARD SETUP

Card Playback Mode Menu [CARD SETUP] (NV-DS65 only)

1) Indication Display [DISPLAY] (l 42)

2) DCF Number [DCF NO.] (l 42)

3) Setting DPOF [DPOF] (l 45)

1, 3 1, 2

PUSH

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2003

MONTH 12 DAY 21 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

SHUTTER /

W B / IRIS/

MF / JOG

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording.

1 Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >>

[ON].

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/

[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, ...

3 Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date

and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second. ≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is

pressed again.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, the [0] Indication

1 flashes. In this case, replace it with a new CR2025 battery.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

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Replacing Clock Battery

The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary.

1 While pinching the 2 tabs, pull Battery Tray out. 2 Bend middle tab out and remove Battery. 3 Snap new Battery (i mark down) into Battery

Tray.

≥Do not reverse the polarity.

4 Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks 1 meet.

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

disconnect the Movie Camera from a power source when replacing the clock battery.

≥The life of the battery is about 5 years. ≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children. ≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the

battery.

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WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC OR NEWSUN). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

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CAMERA Mode

AUTO

POWER

M-CARD

CAMERA

OFF

AUTO/

MANUAL

VCR

REW/

1, 3

REC

RECORD

PAUSE

Recording

When the [AUTO] Indication 1 is displayed on the screen, the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (l 27, 29)

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

[CAMERA].

≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up. 2

Press the [AUTO/MANUAL] Button to display the [AUTO] Indication.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥Recording starts. ≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].

ª To Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. ≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than

6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn on the power again.

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button 5 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. ≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie

Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

ª To Finish the Recording

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

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