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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-DS88A Operating Instructions Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT9361... -
Page 2: Before Use
Before Use Information for Your Safety Movie Camera ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera. AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. ≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place;... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 Contents ... 3 Standard Accessories ... 4 Optional Accessories... 4 Getting Started ... 5 Viewing What Has Been Recorded ... 5 Controls and Components... 6 Remote Controller ... 8 Power Supply ... 10 Charging Time and Available Recording Time... -
Page 4: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l 10) 2) Battery Pack (l 10) 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 8, 9) 4) Lens Cap (l 11) 5) AV Cable (l 30, 31) 6) Shoulder Strap (l 11) 7) Digital Video Head Cleaner (l 47) -
Page 5: Getting Started
OPEN/EJECT PUSH CLOSE CAMERA MODE CARD P.B 5, 6 STILL STILL PUSH OPEN OPEN FADE SERACH SERACH CAMERA MODE CARD P.B Getting Started Charge the Battery. ≥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. -
Page 6: Controls And Components
TITLE CARD MULTI STILL STILL FADE SERACH SERACH PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/V .B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG OL/JOG Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor (l 12, 48) ≥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. - Page 7 TAPE CARD S-VIDEO IN/OUT AV OUT V OUT DIGIT DIGITAL(to USB) / AL(to USB) / PHONES PHONES EDIT EDIT (MINI) (MINI) D.STILL PICTURE 21) Viewfinder (l 12, 48) ≥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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Page 8: Remote Controller
START/ PHOTO DATE/ STOP SHOT TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Controller
15˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. -
Page 10: Power Supply
PUSH BATT NV-DS88 1 h. 1 h 40 min. (1 h 20 min.) 50 min. (40 min.) 1 h 50 min. 2 h 55 min. (2 h 25 min.) 1 h 30 min. (1 h 15 min.) 2 h. 3 h 30 min. (2 h 50 min.) 1 h 45 min. -
Page 11: Lens Cap And Grip Belt
OPEN/EJECT PUSH CLOSE R E C SAVE 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. Pass the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. -
Page 12: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes
CAMERA CARD P.B 1, 2 MODE MODE 12:30:45 12:30:45 12:30:45 12:30:45 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 PUSH OPEN OPEN LCD/EVF SET LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] LCD COLOUR LEVEL [-]||||----[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] PRESS MENU TO RETURN Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select modes. -
Page 13: Using The Menu Screen
PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 2, 3, 4, 5 MODE MODE PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG PICTURE No.25 IMGA0012.JPG Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus. Press the [MENU] Button. -
Page 14: List Of Menus
CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS 7.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE OFF 5 Ω PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO OFF 25 D.ZOOM CINEMA RETURN RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 WIPE... - Page 15 VCR FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.AV IN/OUT SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO SCENE 12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX AUDIO OUT STEREO...
- Page 16 CARD FUNCTIONS 1.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT ERASE PICTURE/TITLE 1.ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION 2.ERASE ALL PICTURES 3.ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT CARD EDITING RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES PICTURE SEARCH...
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Page 17: Setting Date And Time
CLOCK SET YEAR 2002 MONTH HOUR MIN. PRESS MENU TO RETURN PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 1, 2 1, 3 Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 18: Camera Mode
CAMERA CARD P.B MODE MODE PAUSE PAUSE RECORD STILL STILL PUSH OPEN OPEN FADE SERACH SERACH & ¡ Recording When recording with the Mode Selector Switch Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (l 23, 24) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. -
Page 19: Photoshot
PHOTO SHO O SHOT TAPE CARD PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO STILL STILL 12tW Z.MIC Z.MIC Photoshot This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. -
Page 20: Digital Zoom Function
PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 25tW D.ZOOM PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 1, 3 Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 12k magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 25k or even to 600k. -
Page 21: Cinema Function
PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG CINEMA » PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG WIND CUT Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 22: Recording In Special Situations
PUSH MENU MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG PUSH MENU MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 2, 3 1AWB Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >>... -
Page 23: Adjusting White Balance Manually
PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 3, 4, 5 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K Adjusting White Balance Manually For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. -
Page 24: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 2, 3 1/1000 PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 2, 3 1/50 F2.4 PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. -
Page 25: Digital Effect Functions
[EFFECT1] 1) WIPE 2) MIX 3) STROBE 4) GAINUP 5) TRACER 7) MIRROR 6) MOSAIC [EFFECT2] 8) NEGA 9) SEPIA 10) B/W 11) SOLARI 2, 3, 4 PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG WIPE WIPE WIPE Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. -
Page 26: Vcr Mode
CAMERA CARD P.B MODE MODE STILL STILL PUSH OPEN OPEN FADE ∫ SERACHi SERACHj PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG STILL STILL PUSH OPEN OPEN FADE ∫ SERACHi PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG SERACHj Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. -
Page 27: Slow Motion Playback
COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL STILL STILL START/ DATE/ PHOTO PUSH STOP TIME SHOT W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM... -
Page 28: Index Search Functions
PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL INDEX Index Search Functions... -
Page 29: Playback Digital Effect Functions
START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥... -
Page 30: Playing Back On Your Tv
[S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] S-VIDEO IN/OUT [AUDIO IN] DIGITAL(to USB) / DIGIT AL(to USB) / EDIT EDIT (MINI) (MINI) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX... -
Page 31: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette
2, 4, 5 [S-VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO OUT] [VIDEO IN] [VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO IN] [AUDIO OUT] S-VIDEO IN/OUT AV OUT V OUT DIGITAL(to USB) / DIGIT AL(to USB) / PHONES PHONES EDIT EDIT (MINI) (MINI) 1, 3, 6 START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME... -
Page 32: Using The Dv Cable For Recording
START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ∫ SELECT VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL [S-VIDEO IN] S-VIDEO OUT AV OUT V OUT DIGITAL(to USB) / DIGIT... -
Page 33: Personal Computer Connection Kit
S-VIDEO IN/OUT AV OUT V OUT DIGITAL(to USB) / PHONES PHONES EDIT (MINI) D.STILL PICTURE S-VIDEO IN/OUT AV OUT V OUT DIGITAL(to USB) / PHONES PHONES EDIT (MINI) Personal Computer Connection Kit Using the optional Personal Computer Connection Kit, you can import still pictures into your personal computer. -
Page 34: Card Mode
OPEN ACCESS RESET PHOTO SHO O SHOT TAPE CARD PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG ¿ CARD Mode Using a Card A Card can be used to record still pictures. ≥Use genuine card only. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Slide the [OPEN] Lever and open the Card Slot Cover. -
Page 35: Recording Pictures On A Card To A Tape
STILL STILL PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG PHOTO SHO O SHOT TAPE CARD PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG NOW RECORDING ª Automatically Copying Still Pictures That Have Already Been Recorded on a Tape The images with the Photo Index signals are automatically recorded to the Card. -
Page 36: Playing Back A Card
CAMERA CARD P.B SERACH SERACH PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG CARD MULTI PICTURE No.25 IMGA0012.JPG PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG SLIDE Playing Back a Card It plays back images recorded on a Card. Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode. -
Page 37: Editing A Slide Show
PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 5 1, 2 M.SLIDE Editing a Slide Show You can set up a Slide Show or change the content. To Select Pictures to Play Back in Your Slide Show Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 38: Creating A Title
CREATE TITLE LUMINANCE RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 2, 4, 5, 6 PHOTO SHO O SHOT 2, 4 TITLE CARD MULTI PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 3, 4 TITLE USR00002.TTL Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card. -
Page 39: Protecting The Pictures On A Card
PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 1, 2, 3 FILE LOCK PRESS MENU TO EXIT PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 1, 2, 4 PHOTO SHO O SHOT Protecting the Pictures on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious pictures recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental erasure). -
Page 40: Formatting A Card
PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG CARD FORMAT FORMAT WILL ERASE ALL PICTURES, MUSIC FILES AND PRESET TITLES RETURN PUSH MENU MENU FOCUS FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 1, 2, 1, 4 3, 4 DPOF SETTING (PRINT QUANTITY) PRESS MENU TO EXIT Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie Camera, formatting it may make it reusable. -
Page 41: Others
Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however, this is not a malfunction.) R0:45:... -
Page 42: Warning/Alarm Indications
ª To Change the Display Mode By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to All Function Display [ALL], Partial Display [PARTIAL], and Minimum Display [OFF]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Warning/Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of the Movie Camera. -
Page 43: White Balance
When [PROGRESSIVE] is [ON]: You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any time. In this case, however, the following functions are disabled. ≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] (l 25) ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20) ≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed (l 24) When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO] You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases. -
Page 44: Digital Dubbing
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the digital modes of [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu cannot be used. (l 42) ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used. -
Page 45: Using A Card In A Personal Computer
ª Recording on a Card ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥The Shutter Effect cannot be used. ≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content. ≥During automatic copying tape pictures onto a card, the number of pictures that can still be recorded on the Card is displayed. -
Page 46: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª After Use Take out the Cassette. -
Page 47: Optimal Use Of The Battery
Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed. ≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the Condensation Indication may not be displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the Movie Camera. ≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and form frost. -
Page 48: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Movie Camera and other components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case. -
Page 49: Explanation Of Terms
1-2: Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. (l 11) 1-3: Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (l 18) 1-4: Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA] Lamp is not on, no recording function can be operated. (l 18) 1-5: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. -
Page 50: Memory Stop Function
ª Focus Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and backward the focusing lens inside the Movie Camera to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly. However, the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions. -
Page 51: Specifications
Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 3.3 W (When using Viewfinder) 4.1 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.;... -
Page 52: Index
Index ª A AC Adaptor ... 10, 46 Audio Dubbing ... 30 Auto Focus ... 50 Automatic Printing ... 32 Automatic White Balance Adjustment ... 50 ª B Backlight Compensation ... 21 Black & White Mode ... 25 Blank Search ... 27 ª... - Page 56 VQT9361 F0801Me0( 530 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...