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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera Model No. 疇旧驕茉獨纓 NV-DS88EN Operating Instructions 肱確漾字菟 Before use, please read these instructions completely. 肱確焼、穉捏羊篏鶫鎧漾字菟， VQT9359... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
ª WARNING Before Use To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories and do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Information for Your Safety Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use CARD Mode Information for Your Safety ..........52 Using a Card..............84 Contents ................53 Recording on a Card............84 Standard Accessories ............54 Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ......85 Optional Accessories............54 Playing Back a Card ............ -
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 60) ≥ Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China Areas Other than Hong Kong Special Administrative Rigion of China 2) Battery Pack (l 60) 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 58, 59) 4) Lens Cap (l 61) -
Page 5: Getting Started
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. Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera. Insert the Cassette. ≥Slide the Lever to the right and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. -
Page 6: Controls And Components
Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor (l 62, 98) ......................... ≥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. TITLE CARD MULTI STILL... - Page 7 21) Viewfinder (l 62, 98) ......................... ≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not TAPE CARD a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture..........................
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Page 8: Remote Controller
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. START/ Buttons on the Remote Controller PHOTO DATE/ STOP SHOT TIME 1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 91) 2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 80) COUNTER RESET... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Controller
ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. While pressing the Stopper , pull out the Battery Holder. Insert the button-type battery with the imprint ( ) facing upward. Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller. ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. -
Page 10: Power Supply
Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera. Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 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. -
Page 11: Lens Cap And Grip Belt
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. Then pass the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the centre of the longer loop and pull tight. -
Page 12: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes CAMERA Turn on the power first and then select modes. ª How to Turn on the Power CARD P.B Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre button ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª... -
Page 13: Using The Menu Screen
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. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch is displayed. -
Page 14: List Of Menus
List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are CAMERA FUNCTIONS different from the actual Menus. 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] 3.CARD SETUP 4.RECORDING SETUP [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 72) 7.DEMO MODE... - Page 15 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu VCR FUNCTIONS 1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 77) 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 85) 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 3) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (l 82) 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.AV IN/OUT SETUP 4) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 78) 6.DISPLAY SETUP...
- Page 16 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] [ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu CARD FUNCTIONS 1) Selecting and Erasing a Picture [ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION] 1.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE (l 89) 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 2) Erasing All Pictures [ERASE ALL PICTURES] (l 89) 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS 3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l 89) [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu PRESS MENU TO EXIT...
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Page 17: Setting Date And Time
Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make CLOCK SET sure to check the time before recording. YEAR 2002 Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. MONTH HOUR Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/ MIN. -
Page 18: Camera Mode
CAMERA Mode CAMERA Recording CARD P.B When recording with the Mode Selector Switch set to [AUTO], 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 73, 74) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. -
Page 19: Photoshot
Photoshot This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures PHOTO SHOT containing sound. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode. -
Page 20: Digital Zoom Function
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
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] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 93. -
Page 22: Recording In Special Situations
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] >> Ω º [PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [ ], [ ], [ ], [... -
Page 23: Adjusting White Balance Manually
Adjusting White Balance Manually For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen becomes white. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. -
Page 24: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50–1/8000 s The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s. -
Page 25: Digital Effect Functions
Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) WIPE 2) MIX 1) Wipe Mode [WIPE] (l 75) 2) Mix Mode [MIX] (l 75) 3) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect. -
Page 26: Vcr Mode
VCR Mode Playing Back CAMERA The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. CARD P.B Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. -
Page 27: Slow Motion Playback
Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM Press the [1] Button. MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller. /REW PLAY ≥The [}] or [~] Indication appears. -
Page 28: Index Search Functions
Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (l 69) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode. -
Page 29: Playback Digital Effect Functions
Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used during recording, are obtained. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP Press the [1] Button. SHOT TIME Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller to... -
Page 30: Playing Back On Your Tv
Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and [S-VIDEO IN] Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and [VIDEO IN] the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. -
Page 31: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) 2, 4, 5 After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left start the following procedures. ≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button ( l 58) on the Remote Controller prior to copying so that no indications are visible. -
Page 32: Using The Dv Cable For Recording
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal (i.LINK) using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT , dubbing can be done in the digital format. COUNTER RESET TITLE... -
Page 33: Personal Computer Connection Kit
Personal Computer Connection Kit Using the optional Personal Computer Connection Kit, you can import still pictures into your personal computer. ≥Use the Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] when using the Personal Computer Connection Kit. ≥When recording, be careful not to cut off the Time Code from the start of the tape. -
Page 34: Card Mode
CARD Mode Using a Card OPEN ACCESS A Card can be used to record still pictures. ≥Use genuine card only. ª Inserting a Card RESET Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Slide the [OPEN] Lever and open the Card Slot Cover. While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right, insert it into the Card Slot. -
Page 35: Recording Pictures On A Card To A Tape
ª Automatically Copying Still Pictures That Have Already STILL Been Recorded on a Tape The images with the Photo Index signals are automatically recorded to the Card. Set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene immediately before you want to start copying images. Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 36: Playing Back A Card
Playing Back a Card It plays back images recorded on a Card. CAMERA Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode. CARD P.B ≥The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights up. ≥The still picture that was recorded last on the Card is displayed. Press the [ 6 ] Button or [ 5 ] Button to display the desired picture. -
Page 37: Editing A Slide Show
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] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >> [EDIT] >> [YES]. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a picture and then press the dial. -
Page 38: Creating A Title
Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card. CREATE TITLE Camera Mode: Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. VCR Mode: LUMINANCE Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode. -
Page 39: Protecting The Pictures On A Card
Protecting the Pictures on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious pictures recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental erasure). (Even if pictures are locked, the pictures will be deleted when the Card is formatted.) Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >>... -
Page 40: Formatting A Card
Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie Camera, formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. ≥Since a confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will be carried out. -
Page 41: Others
Blank Search ( l 77) BLANK: R !: Repeat Playback ( l 94) Others Variable Speed Search ( l 76) 2k%: 1/500: When you adjust shutter speed manually, Indications this indication appears. ( l 74) Slide Show Playback ( l 86) SLIDE!: Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown Slide Show Playback Pause ( l 86) -
Page 42: Warning/Alarm Indications
ª To Change the Display Mode Notes and Hints By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] ª Concerning the Power Supply Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to All Function ≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the Display [ALL], Partial Display [PARTIAL], and Minimum Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. -
Page 43: White Balance
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup Sports Mode/Portrait Mode ≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the ≥If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Progressive Photoshot Function. Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still When [PROGRESSIVE] is [ON]: picture may become unstable. -
Page 44: Recording The Contents Of Other
ª Digital Effect Functions ª Playback Zoom Function ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected. ≥Manual Focus Mode Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. ≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch ≥The shutter speed and White Balance cannot be operated. -
Page 45: Digital Dubbing
ª Using the DV Cable for Recording ª Slide Show ≥The playback time can be set from 5 to 99 seconds. (Digital Dubbing) ≥Perform the Slide Show Settings with your Movie Camera ≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried out in use. -
Page 46: Cautions For Use
Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with Cautions for Use a PC ª After Use ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a ( l 61) Take out the Cassette. personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. - Page 47 Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Movie Camera. Indication is displayed. ≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish ≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the may peel off. Condensation Indication may not be displayed during the ≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the...
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Page 48: Optimal Use Of The Battery
ª Optimal Use of the Battery ≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust Battery Characteristics contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to damage the heads of the Movie Camera and other generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that components. -
Page 49: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
....................Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately Power 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on. pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. - Page 50 Indications Card The Time Code becomes inaccurate. Recorded pictures are not clear. The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant Is [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If but this is not a malfunction.
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Page 51: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of Terms Automatic White Balance Adjustment This Movie Camera stores settings that are optimal for ª Digital Video System several kinds of general light sources. The Movie Camera In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted determines the hue of light that it receives through the Lens into digital signals and recorded on a tape. -
Page 52: 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 54 VQT9359 F0801Me0( 5000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...