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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions NV-DS60B Model No. NV-DS65B NV-DS60 NV-DS65 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/index.html LSQT0681B... -
Page 2: Before Use
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. - Page 3 Movie Camera recorded on and created by other ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK the compatibility of the equipment in advance. Ltd. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children ≥It couldn’t be simpler!
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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.................. - Page 5 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 ..................
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Page 6: 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 12) 2) Battery Pack (l 12) LSJA0310 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 10, 11) 4) Free Style Controller (l 10) 5) Lens Cap (l 13) VSK0581 A... -
Page 7: 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 open. -
Page 8: Controls And Components
Controls and Components 1) Video Light Button [LIGHT] (l 21) 2) Colour Night View Button [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] COLOUR BACK (l 25) LIGHT NIGHT VIEW LIGHT FADE 3) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 25, 41) 4) Fade Button [FADE] (l 24) 5) LCD Monitor (l 15, 57) ..................... - Page 9 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)
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Page 10: 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/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP Remote Controller Buttons TIME SHOT 1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 47) COUNTER RESET ZOOM... -
Page 11: Using The Remote Controller
..................... 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. -
Page 12: Power Supply
Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC/C.C. IN] Socket on 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 13: Charging Time And Available Recording Time
Charging Time and Available Recording Time NV-DS60 NV-DS65 CGR-D08R CGR-D08S 2h10min. (1h25min.) 1h50min. (1h20min.) CGR-D120 1h5min. (45min.) 55min. (40min.) CGP-D14S 1h50min. 1h50min. CGP-D210 3h40min. (2h25min.) 3h10min. (2h15min.) 1h50min. (1h15min.) 1h35min. (1h10min.) CGR-D16S CGR-D220 4h20min. (2h55min.) 3h45min. (2h40min.) Charging Time 2h10min. (1h30min.) 1h55min. -
Page 14: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
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. Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera. Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. -
Page 15: Using The Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the 12:30:45 12:30:45 12:30:45 displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up. 15.10.2003 15.10.2003 15.10.2003... -
Page 16: 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. 2, 3, 4, 5 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using PUSH the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch is displayed. -
Page 17: List Of Menus
List of Menus CAMERA FUNCTIONS The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and 1.CAMERA SETUP they are different from the actual Menus. 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.RECORDING SETUP Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] 4.DISPLAY SETUP 5.LCD/EVF SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 7.PHOTO TITLE 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 26) - Page 18 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu VCR FUNCTIONS 1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 34) 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 2) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 35) 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.DISPLAY SETUP 3) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 37) 5.LCD/EVF SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS 4) Multi-Picture Mode [MULTI SPEED] (l 32) 5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]...
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Page 19: Setting Date And Time
..................... 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. -
Page 20: Camera Mode
CAMERA Mode Recording AUTO When the [AUTO] Indication 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) Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [CAMERA]. -
Page 21: Recording Yourself
ª Recording Yourself By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress. ≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. -
Page 22: Photoshot
Photoshot This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording PHOTO SHOT Pause Mode. ≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode. -
Page 23: Zoom In/Out Functions
Zoom In/Out Functions VOLUME It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [T]. To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can... -
Page 24: Image Stabilizer Function
Image Stabilizer Function If the Movie Camera might be shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. ≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize images. Press the [SIS] Button. ≥The [[] Indication appears. -
Page 25: Cinema Function
Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] PUSH >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >>... -
Page 26: Recording In Special Situations
Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations. PUSH Press the [AUTO/MANUAL] Button to display the [MNL] Indication. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode. ≥The Indication for the selected mode appears. [5] Sports Mode For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. -
Page 27: Recording In Natural Colours
Recording in Natural Colours (White Balance) 2, 3 Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White PUSH Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. (l 28, 59) In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. -
Page 28: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even 10 000K within the effective range of Automatic White Balance 9 000K Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not 8 000K function properly if there is more than one light source. -
Page 29: Manual Iris Adjustment
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too 2, 3 dark. PUSH Press the [AUTO/MANUAL] Button to display the [MNL] Indication. Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Iris Indication appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris. -
Page 30: Digital Effect Functions
Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. PUSH Digital Effects [EFFECT] 1) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] ≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half. 2) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect. - Page 31 ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded PUSH scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out.
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Page 32: Vcr Mode
VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. POWER Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [VCR]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up. M-CARD CAMERA Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. VOLUME ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. -
Page 33: Finding A Scene You Want To Playback
Finding a Scene You Want to Playback ª Cue/Review Playback If the [5] Button or [6] Button is pressed during 1, 2 PUSH Playback, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback ≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it. -
Page 34: Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. START/ PHOTO DATE/ STOP SHOT TIME Press the [1] Button. COUNTER RESET ZOOM Press the [;] Button. ≥The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. ¥... -
Page 35: 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 PUSH These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (l 22) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode. -
Page 36: Playback Digital Effect Functions
Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] The same effects as those of Digital Effects (Mirror Mode, Strobe Mode, Mosaic Mode, Slim Mode, Trailing Effect Mode, Stretch Mode), which are used during recording, are obtained. (l 30) 1) SEPIA 2) B/W... -
Page 37: 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 21-pin Adaptor Camera and TV. Connect the [A/V OUT] Socket of the Movie [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of... -
Page 38: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette (Dubbing)
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. ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. -
Page 39: Using The Dv Cable For Recording
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video FOCUS equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) , dubbing can be done in the digital format. ≥Only the NV-DS65 can be used as a Recorder. -
Page 40: Card Mode
CARD Mode Using a Card A Card can be used to record still pictures. ≥Use genuine card only. ≥When setting an M-CARD Mode, the DV Output will not function. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Open the Card Slot Cover. -
Page 41: Recording On A Card
Recording on a Card Still pictures can be recorded on a Card from the Movie Camera PICTURE lens as well as from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥Card Photoshot cannot be used when a DV Cable is connected. -
Page 42: Playing Back A Card
Playing Back a Card It plays back images recorded on a Card. Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to PUSH [M-CARD]. Press the [M-PLAY] Button. ≥The still pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. File Number (If the colour of File Number is white, the picture size is [640k480], if green, the picture size is [320k240].) Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired picture. -
Page 43: Recording With A Photo Title
Recording with a Photo Title Card Images can be recorded as the Photo Title in CAMERA Mode. 1, 2, 3, 4 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [PHOTO TITLE] >> [MODE] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. PUSH Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [PHOTO TITLE] >> [TITLE] >>... -
Page 44: Deleting The Pictures Recorded On A Card
Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card 2, 3, 4, 5 2, 3, Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the still pictures recorded on a Card. After the picture is deleted, it cannot be 2 , 3 restored. To Select and Delete a Picture PUSH Press the [M-DEL] Button in the card playback mode. -
Page 45: Writing Printing Data On A Card
Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the 2, 3, 4 number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. Press the [MENU] Button in the card playback PUSH mode. -
Page 46: Others
Low Light Mode (Programme AE) (l 26) Others Ω: Spotlight Mode (Programme AE) (l 26) Indications º: Surf & Snow Mode (Programme AE) (l 26) Various functions and the Movie Camera status REC: Recording (l 20) are shown on the screen. ≥Some Indications may not be displayed PAUSE: Recording Pause (l 20) -
Page 47: Warning/Alarm Indications
Warning/Alarm Indications WEBCAM: PC connection mode (in Camera mode or VCR mode) If any one of the following indications lights up or STORAGE: PC connection mode flashes, please check the condition of the Movie (in Card playback mode) Camera. Remaining Number of Card ≥Some Indications may not be displayed Photoshot pictures (l 41) according to the model. -
Page 48: Notes And Hints
Notes and Hints CARD ERROR: This Card is not compatible with ª Selecting Remote Controller this Movie Camera. Modes COPY INHIBITED: When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, Because the medium is protected they can be operated individually by selecting by a copy guard, images cannot be different Remote Controller Modes. -
Page 49: Recording Check
ª Recording ª Zoom In/Out Functions ≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens ≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject power is turned on, Automatic White Balance is 1.2 metres or more away from the Movie Adjustment (l 59) may not function correctly. -
Page 50: White Balance
ª Programme AE In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes: ≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, ≥The flashing indicates that the previously you cannot adjust the shutter speed (l 28) or adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This iris (l 29). -
Page 51: Digital Dubbing
ª Audio Dubbing Picture-in-Picture Mode ≥If the Movie Camera is turned off, the smaller ≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed. picture disappears. ≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be ≥The position of a small picture is fixed at the dubbed. -
Page 52: Photo Title
ª Recording on a Card ª Using a Card in a Personal ≥You cannot record still images from the tape to Computer the Card when a USB Cables is connected. ≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card ≥The sound cannot be recorded. by using the Movie Camera, be sure to erase ≥The Shutter Effect cannot be used. -
Page 53: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PC ª After Use ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted Take out the Cassette. (l 14) into a personal computer, folders will be Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] displayed as in the figure. - Page 54 ª About AC Adaptor Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose or other business use. ≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may time, the internal temperature increases and, continue flashing, and the Battery may not be consequently, this may cause malfunction.
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Page 55: Optimal Use Of The Battery
Watch for Condensation even before the Notes: ≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head Condensation Indication is displayed. ≥Because condensation takes place gradually, Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the the Condensation Indication may not be end, and then use it again from the beginning in displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of the same manner as before. -
Page 56: Cautions For Storage
Disposing of an Unusable Battery Cassette ≥The Battery has a limited life. ≥Before storing it, rewind the tape to the ≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than cause an explosion. 6 months with the tape stopped midway, the tape Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery sags (although it depends on the storage... -
Page 57: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Before Requesting Repair LCD Monitor (Problems and Solutions) ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, Power condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. The Movie Camera power cannot be Wipe it with soft dry cloth. turned on. ≥If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when Is the power source connected correctly? you turn its power on, the image on the LCD... - Page 58 Other Recording Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your Auto Focus Function does not work. TV and select the channel that matches the 1-1: Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto input sockets used for the connection. Focus Mode is selected, focus is Playback image is not clear.
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Page 59: Explanation Of Terms
≥Because the Movie Camera focuses on the Explanation of Terms objects with glossy surfaces or on highly ª Digital Video System reflective objects, the recording subject may In a digital video system, images and sounds are become blurry. converted into digital signals and recorded on a 5) Recording a fast-moving subject tape. -
Page 60: Memory Stop Function
ª Owner ID ≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero. ≥Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded You can register your name and address in your from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing Movie Camera to identify the owner. may not be possible. -
Page 61: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions: Approx. 66 (W)k87 (H)k123 (D) Weight: (NV-DS60) Approx. 440 g (without Battery and Digital Video Camera Information for your safety DV cassette) Approx. 520 g (with CGR-D08R Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V and DVM60) Power Consumption: (NV-DS65) Approx. 440 g (without Battery and (NV-DS60) Recording 2.6 W (When using Viewfinder) DV cassette) -
Page 62: Index
Index ª A Menu Screen ............ 16 Microphone ............23 AC Adaptor ..........12, 54 Mirror Mode ............30 Audio Dubbing ..........37 Mix Mode ............30 Auto Focus ............59 Mosaic Mode ............ 30 Automatic White Balance Adjustment ....59 ª...