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Panasonic NV-DS50A Camcorder User Manual

1. aaannaannaan 25 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 0 nnna0a0nnn 26 Manual Iris Adiusiment renerne 27 Manual Focus Adiusiment 27 Digital Effect FUNCTIONS 2 0 2 etter eee etree 28 VCR Mode PIA VIING BAC EE 30 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 31 Slow Motion Playback 31 Still Playback Still Advance Playback 32 Finding the End of Hecordmg 32 Index Search Funchons 33 Playback Digital Effect Functions aesssaaaanen 34 Playing Back on Your IN 35 Audio DUDDING EE 35 Copying on an S VHS or a VHS Cassette 36 Recording the Contents of Other Equipment 36 Using the DV Cable for Recording sssseeeeeeesn 37 Personal Computer Connection ki 37 CARD Mode Using a Card TEE 38 Recording on a Card 39 Playing Backa Gat EE 40 Recording with a Photo Title 0 0 41 Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card 42 Writing Printing Data on a Card 43 Using the USB Connection Kit a se 43 Others elei ele Settee leat cunts Ea R 44 Warning Alarm Indications ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 45 Notes ue Be lu 46 Cautions Tor EE 50 Before Requesting Repair Problems and Goluttons 54 Explanation of Terms cccccscceeeesseeeeeeeseeeeenes 55 SPECHICAUONS eira pio iaa N Aa 58 eist CPN TEE A E EES AEA ne ee 59 YCE CLAP SITT 8 NV DS50 9 NV DS30 Le 10 NV DS50 aa Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are access
2. 1 Point the Movie Camera at a full screen white subject 2 Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the MNL Indication 3 Press the PUSH Dial e The AWB Indication appears 4 Turn the PUSH Dial until the n4 Indication is displayed 5 Keep pressing PUSH Dial until the Indication stops flashing To Resume Automatic Adjustment Turn the PUSH Dial until the AWB Indication is displayed Or press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the AUTO Indication 25 W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG gt 1 1000 26 Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source In this case adjust the White Balance 1 The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera Blue sky Cloudy sky Rain TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent lamp 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset 0 1 2 CONOR WN 9 Halogen light bulb 10 Incandescent light bulb 11 Sunrise or sunset 12 Candlelight For other notes concerning this item see page 47 Pd Gg Gd Fd Gd Fed Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Fs Gg Gd Gd Gg Gg Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for
3. 12 bit 16 bit Cinema Mode gt 23 Digital Zoom gt 21 Picture in Picture Mode gt 28 Wipe Mode gt 28 Mix Mode gt 28 Strobe Mode gt 28 Gain up Mode gt 28 Trailing Effect Mode gt 28 Mosaic Mode gt 28 Mirror Mode gt 28 Slim Mode La 28 Stretch Mode gt 28 Sepia Mode 34 Black amp White Mode La 34 Playback Digital Zoom gt 34 Standard Mode Recording Speed Mode gt 19 Long Play Mode Recording Speed Mode gt 19 Index signal recording gt 33 Search Number gt 33 Zoom Magnification Indication gt 21 Automatic Mode 18 Manual Mode gt 25 26 27 Image Stabilizer 22 Audio Recording Mode gt 19 Manual Focus gt 27 Back Light Mode gt 23 g wi BC LI es REC PAUSE gt Ht EK kl LI lt H HID SEARCH CHK A DUB A DUB If PHOTO BLANK 2x PP 1 500 F2 4 AWB Z MIC WIND CUT P ID OLUX VOLUME 15 30 45 Sports Mode Programme AE gt 24 Portrait Mode Programme AE gt 24 Low Light Mode Programme AE gt 24 Spotlight Mode Programme AE gt 24 Surf amp Snow Mode Programme AE gt 24 Recording gt 18 Recording Pause 18 Playback gt 30 Still Playback gt 32 Fast forward Cue Playback gt 31 Rewind Review Playback gt 30 Slow Motion Playback gt 31 Still Advance Playback gt 32 Index Search gt 33 Re
4. 14 17 Menu Button MENU gt 14 Mi Inserting a Button type Battery Before using the Remote Controller insert the supplied button type battery 1 While pressing the Stopper pull out the Battery Holder 2 Insert the button type battery with the imprint facing upward 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller e 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 e Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions WARNING Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Keep the Button Type battery out of the reach of children Never put Button Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor W Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button e Distance from the Movie Camera Within approximately 5 metres e Angle Within approximately 15 in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis e The above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light the Movie Camera may not o
5. 56 Automatic White Balance Adjustment This Movie Camera stores settings that are optimal for several kinds of general light sources The Movie Camera determines the hue of light that it receives through the Lens thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment However since white balance settings for only several kinds of light sources are stored the Auto White Balance Function does not operate properly when recording occurs under light that is out of the range of the setup values Mi Time Code Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours minutes seconds and frames 25 frames per second If this data is included in a recording an address is assigned to each image on the tape The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub code at each recording e When a new previously unrecorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code automatically starts from zero If a recorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code picks up from the point where the last scene was recorded In this case when the Cassette is inserted the zero display OhOOmO00sOOf may appear but the Time Code starts from the previous value e The Time Code cannot be reset to zero e Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape accurate editing may not be possible To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with
6. Panasonic Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No NV DS30A NV DS50A NV DS30 NV DS50 Before use please read these instructions completely IN PAL MultiMediaCard D SS P VQT9695 Before Use Information for Your Safety Movie Camera e 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 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 W Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly e njury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user Operating Instructions e These Operating Instructions apply to models NV DS30 and NV DS50 e The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV DS50 however parts of the explanation refer to different models e Depending on the model some functions are not available Try out the Movie Camera Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before rec
7. Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 or MIX ST1 It plays back only the original sound ST2 It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing MIX It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously e For other notes concerning this item see page 49 35 e VC Copying on an S VHS or a VHS Cassette Dubbing After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left start the following procedures e Be sure to press the OSD Button gt 8 on the Remote Controller prior to copying so that no indications are visible Otherwise the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied Movie Camera 1 Insert the recorded Cassette VCR 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure prevention tab e f various setups Such as external input tape speed etc are required please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR Movie Camera 3 Press the gt Button to start playback VCR 4 Start recording 5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording Movie Camera 6 Press the W Button to stop playback S Video Cable not supplied AV Cable Pd Fd Gd Fd Fred Fed Gg Gd Gg Gd Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gd Gg Gg Recording the Contents of Other Equipment After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as illustrated at left start the follow
8. When the Lens is Fogged Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF and leave the Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature the fog disappears naturally W Video Head Clogging and Care If the heads the parts that make contact with tape are dirty mosaic pattern noise may appear on the playback image or the screen as a whole becomes black If the heads are extremely dirty recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case the Movie Camera cannot record at all Causes of Dirty Heads Large quantity of dust in the air e High temperature and high humidity environment e Damaged tape Long operating hours Using Mini DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in the same manner as a Video Cassette 2 Press the gt Button and approximately 20 seconds later press the M Button Do not rewind the tape 3 Take out the Head Cleaner Insert a Video Cassette and start recording Then play the tape back to check the recorded image 4 If the image is not still clear repeat Steps 1 to 3 Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or more consecutively Notes e Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner Rewind only when the tape reaches the end and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before e f the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the tape may b
9. and DV cassette Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Approx 650 g with CGR DO8R and DVM60 Power Source DC 7 9 7 2 V NV DS50 Power Consumption NV DS30 Recording Approx 580 g without Battery 2 9 W When using Viewfinder and DV cassette 4 5 W When using LCD Approx 660 g with CGR DO08R Monitor and DVM60 NV DS50 Recording Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C re N a E Wl Operating Humidity 10 80 Monton Card Memory Functions NV DS50 only Recording Format Mini DV Consumer use Digital SEENEN ER Ge SP MEMON viana SD FORAN Image Compression JPEG Tape Used 6 35 mm digital video tape g H i Recording Playback Time SP 80 min LP 120 min with Video Se AC Adaptor Information for your safety Recording System Digital Component Television System CCIR 625 lines 50 fields PAL OMe enn a AONT S9p0 Mz colour signal ower Consumption 20 W Audio DC Output OS rg W Movie Camera Recording System PCM Digital Recording Aere 16 bit 48 kHz 2ch GC Ee 12 bit 32 kHz 4ch ging Image Sensor 1 4 inch CCD Image Sensor i Lens Auto Iris F1 8 Focal Length Dimensions 70 W X45 H X 116 D mm 3 6 36 mm Weight Approx 165 g Macro Full Range AF Weight and dimensions are approximate values Filter Diameter 43 mm Specifications may change without prior notice Zoom 10 1 Power Zoom Monitor 2 5 inch LCD Viewfinder Electronic Viewfinder Microphone Stereo Speaker 1 round speaker 2
10. gt 51 Ech The accidental erasure prevention slider on the inserted Cassette is open that is set to SAVE You are about to do audio dubbing on the unrecorded blank portion of the tape No Cassette is inserted gt 12 ai The Battery is low Recharge it gt 10 SQ The built in battery is discharged gt 17 oO The video heads are dirty gt 52 sJEND The tape came to end during recording REMOTE Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected gt 46 UNPLAYABLE TAPE OTHER FORMAT You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Because the original recording was done in LP Mode audio dubbing cannot be performed INCOMPATIBLE TAPE This Cassette is incompatible When you are attempting to write the data on an SD Memory Card whose write protection switch is set at LOCK When you are attempting to delete a locked picture The locked picture cannot be deleted Card does not have sufficient memory remaining CARD LOCKED FILE LOCKED NO SPACE LEFT CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient en memory remaining NO CARD Card is not inserted NO PICTURE Card has no pictures recorded on it ad CARD ERROR This Card is not compatible with E this Movie Camera g COPY INHIBITED Because the medium is protected by a copy guard images cannot be recorded correctly CAN NOT CHANGE MODE The Mode
11. Thereafter turn on the Movie Camera power Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage lines recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose or other business use elf you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction e This Movie Camera is not intended for business use When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera elt the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic product in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time Do not use benzine thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera e The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Before cleaning detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket e Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish w
12. 240 Image size e For images not recorded with this Movie Camera the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels 640 From 640 to 800 The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels SVGA From 800 to 1024 XGA From 1024 to 1280 SXGA From 1280 to 1600 UXGA Over 1600 Mi To Change the Counter Display Mode By changing C DISPLAY on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication COUNTER 0 00 00 Memory Counter Indication MEMORY M0 00 00 and Time Code Indication TIMECODE OhOOm00s00f gt 14 By repeatedly pressing the COUNTER Button on the Remote Controller you can change the Counter Display Mode fi To Display Date Time Indication To display Date Time Indication set the appropriate Date Time in DATE TIME on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu gt 14 You can also press the DATE TIME Button of the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date Time Indication Mi 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 e Some Indications may not be displayed according to the model ol Condensation has occurred
13. MNL Button for about 1 second to display the AUTO Indication e For other notes concerning this item see page 48 Gd Gd Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Gd P Fd Gg Fd Fd Fd Fd Fd PD Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well 1 Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the MNL Indication 2 Press the FOCUS Button e The MF Indication Manual Focus Mode 1 appears 3 Turn the PUSH Dial to adjust the focus To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the FOCUS Button to turn off the MF Indication Or press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the AUTO Indication 27 28 W B SHUTTER IRISIMF JOG S MF 5 TRACER 3 ee e 7 GAINUP Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene Digital Effects EFFECT 1 Mirror Mode MIRROR e The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half 2 Strobe Mode STROBE elt records images with a stroboscopic effect 3 Mosaic Mode MOSAIC elt produces a mosaic like image 4 Slim Mode SLIM e The picture is expanded vertically 5 Trailing Effect Mode TRACER elt records images with a trailing effect 6 Stretch Mode STRETCH e The Picture is expanded horizontally 7 Gain up Mode GAINUP elt brightens images electronically e Adjust focus manually when us
14. SD016 RP SD032 RP SD064 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 O OO N OD sch sesch sch J 1 1 Getting Started 1 Charge the Battery gt 10 e Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor e Connect the AC Mains Lead Charging starts e When the Charge Lamp CHARGE goes off the Battery is fully charged Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera gt 10 Insert the Cassette gt 12 e Slide the Lever to open Insert the Cassette e Press the Button to close the Cover Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording gt 12 18 Set the Switch to CAMERA The POWER Lamp lights up e Press the O Button Recording starts e Press the O 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 gt 30 e Set the Switch to VCR e Press the O Button Rewind the tape e Press the Button Playback starts e Press the Button Playback stops Turn the Movie Camera off gt 12 e Set the Switch to OFF 2 AUTO MNL FOCUS M DEL STILL P IN P sesch sch ch sesch sech sch h CO NO OIA wN Controls and Components 1 Mode Selector Button AUTO MNL gt 18 25 26 27 2 Focus Button FOCUS 27 3 Vide
15. actions will damage the Card cause loss of recorded data and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction Ch f W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG ME e VCR e OFF Ss CAMERA GN W M CARD PROCESSING a l W ss gt gt i lt a Recording on a Card Still pictures can be recorded on a Card from the Movie Camera lens as well as from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette eCard Photoshot cannot be used when a DV Cable is connected W Card Photoshot Recording from the Movie Camera Lens 1 Slide the LOCK Switch to unlock elt the Card Lock Switch is set to lock the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch cannot be set to M CARD 2 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to M CARD e The POWER Lamp lights up 3 Set CARD SETUP gt gt REC MODE gt gt 320x240 or 640x480 4 Press the PHOTOSHOT Button e The PROCESSING Indication O appears and saving a picture takes some time When saving is finished the COMPLETED Indication appears e f nothing is recorded for approximately 6 minutes with a Card inserted the Movie Camera is turned off automatically Recording from a Cassette T Slide the LOCK Switch to unlock e f the Card Lock Switch is set to lock the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch cannot be set to M CARD 2 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to M CARD The POWER Lamp lights up 3 Set CARD SETUP gt gt REC MODE gt gt 320x240 or 640x480
16. same effects as those of Digital Effects which are used during recording are obtained gt 28 Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 1 Sepia Mode SEPIA e t records a scene with a brownish tint like the colour of old pictures 2 Black amp White Mode B W gelt records an image in black and white To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 gt gt a desired Digital Effect To Cancel the Digital Effect Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 gt gt OFF elt the Movie Camera is turned off the EFFECT2 settings are cancelled fi Playback Digital Zoom Function The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times during playback 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt D ZOOM gt gt ON To Cancel the Playback Digital Zoom Function Set D ZOOM on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu to OFF elf you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch from VCR Mode to other Mode Playback Digital Zoom Function is automatically cancelled For other notes concerning this item see page 48 START DATE PHOTO OSD TIME SHOT SIOR MULTI a a IM STOP i gt gt BLC kl START DATE PHOTO TIME SHOT STOP OSD COUNTER RESET Cys G REW PLAY FE Kos Goal gt gt gt CS STILL ADV PAUSE ITEWA STILL ADV Gy Dir Playing Back on Your TV By con
17. 0 mm Standard Illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum Required Illumination 1 Ix Digital Gain up Mode Video Output Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Output Level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 3 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Output Level Line 316 mV 600 ohm Video Input Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Input Level Y Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Input 0 3 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Input Level Line 316 mV 10 kohm or more Mic Input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack Digital Still Picture NV DS30 only Digital Still Picture Output Control Signal Input Output Transfer rate max 115 kbps Digital Interface DV Input Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin USB NV DS50 only Card reader writer function USB 1 1 compliant max 12Mbps Dimensions Approx 74 W X 89 H X 188 D mm 58 Index mA AC AOA EE 10 51 A dio DUDBING RE 35 AUO FOCUS ferara e Ee 56 Automatic White Balance Adjustment 56 HB Backlight Compensation 23 Black amp White Mode AN 34 Blank Search eer 32 Hc Card PROSO GE 39 Card RG et te EE 40 Charging the Battery cccccecessssseeeeeeeneeees 10 Cinema Mode cccccccneeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeanenseeees 23 Condensation cccecececceseeeeeeeceeneeseeeeeeeseesseess 51 Continuous Photoshot ccceeeeceseeseeeeeeeeees 20 Cue Playback oaoa knra aana eR egee eu 31 MD Date Time Indication ccsceeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneees
18. 21 elmage Stabilizer Function SIS gt 22 e When PROGRESSIVE is set to ON the shutter speed cannot be adjusted to 1 750 s or faster gt 26 fi Zoom In Out Functions e When you are zooming on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 7 metres or more away from the Movie Camera W Image Stabilizer Function e The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly lit place In this case the Indication lights up e Under fluorescent lighting image brightness may change or colours may not look natural e After images may appear e When a tripod is used it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off fi Cinema Function e f you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide screen 16 9 format TV playback size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format Please refer to the TV s operating instructions for details e When images are displayed on a TV screen the Date Time Indication may be erased in some cases WO Lux Night View Function The 0 Lux Night View Function should not be used in brightly lit places and the Movie Camera should not be directed toward the sun Otherwise irreparable damage may occur e Scenes taken by the 0 Lux Night View Function are played back in black and white When recording with the 0 Lux Night View Function operating the shutter speed iris and white balance is not possible e While the O Lux Night View
19. 4 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to VCR Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record and press the PHOTOSHOT Button e Saving a picture takes some time Remaining Number of Card Photoshot pictures Picture Size Maximum number of images recordable on a supplied Card 8MB 640 x 480 high image quality approximately 70 pictures 3820 x 240 Normal approximately 190 pictures To Use the Backlight Compensation Function Press the BLC Button in the Card Recording Mode 23 d CLAP e For other notes concerning this item see page 49 39 Playing Back a Card It plays back images recorded on a Card 1 Slide the LOCK Switch to unlock elt the Card Lock Switch is set to lock the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch cannot be set to M CARD 2 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to M CARD 3 Press the M PLAY Button E e The still pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi Woe T Te X Picture Mode 2 File Number If the colour of File Number is white the picture size is 640x480 if green the picture size is 320x240 4 Turn the PUSH Dial and select a desired picture The selected picture is underlined e When 7 or more pictures have been recorded turn the PUSH Dial to display the next picture 5 Press the PUSH Dial e The selected picture is shown on the entire screen File Number DCF Number Folder File Nu
20. 45 Date Time Setting AAA 17 EE ree emer at mee emma 49 Digtal e 28 Digital Still Picture AANER 20 Digtal ZOON HE 21 DPOF SE nn n E heaves 43 DUBDDING WEE 36 37 ME Erasure Prevention Slider ccccssseseeeeeeeeeees 12 mr SC T lee EE 27 FOC EE 22 POMNO WEE 49 mG Gam p EE 28 MH e Te ele 48 fl HEET 27 dog Playbatk eege 32 mL LOD MOnilOr As d se 13 LOW Elle E 24 WM Macro Close UP EE 21 Manual ee e EE 27 MEMORY e BEE 56 Menu Screen c ceeecccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeesaees 14 WIICFO DION GC yaara ieee matiesaceeks 21 Miror MOOG TE 28 MDE ee E 28 MOSAIC MOJO EE 28 TI POLO TIIS sche hashes eh et acetate es eter Mau 41 FMOlOSIMON EE 20 39 Picture in Picture Mode A 28 Playback Digital Effects 2 0 0 0 eeeeeeee eee 34 PIAVOACK ZOOM RE 34 POMralt Uu tee GE 24 Programme EE 24 MR Recording Check cccscececcsssesseeeeeesnesseeeeeeans 18 Recording Pause Mode eee 18 Recording Speed ccccceececceceeeesseseeeeeeeeeeeees 19 Remaining Tape Time cceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeee 44 Remote Controller sessenta narn 8 ms Self Recording 0 ccccessceeeeeeeeeseceeseeeeesseeees 19 Sepia MOMS aceasta ee eee ede 34 Shutter Speed NEE 26 SIME MOQ sarapi e Ree ege 28 Slow Motion Playback 31 S nd Vol mMmE ssie aN a S 30 SPAAP MOJE aid s eek Lantos ly 19 SPONS ee Meierite enaa e aiiin 24 Spotlight Mode cccceccceseeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaeenee
21. Function is operating you cannot use any of the Programme AE Modes When the 0 Lux Night View Function is in use the subject should be within 3 metres of the Movie Camera eWhen the automatic focusing is not precise adjust the focus manually gt 27 In this case the Manual Focus Mode is activated when the FOCUS Button is pressed even then the Movie Camera is in the Full Auto Mode fi Programme AE elt any of the Programme AE Modes is selected you cannot adjust the shutter speed gt 26 or iris gt 27 You cannot use Sports Mode Portrait Mode or Low Light Mode with Gain up Mode GAINUP Sports Mode e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light elf you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear e f the light is insufficient the ae Indication flashes elt this mode is used for indoor recording playback images may flicker Sports Mode Portrait Mode elf you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable Low Light Mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree Spotlight Mode eWith this mode recorded images may turn out to be extremely dark elt t
22. Gd Gg Gd P PD Gg Gd Gd Gg Gg Inserting a Cassette When power is supplied to the Movie Camera the Cassette can be taken out without turning the Movie Camera ON 1 Press PUSH OPEN Button and open the LCD Monitor 2 Slide the TAPE EJECT Lever to open the Cover 3 Insert a Cassette 4 Close the Cover and press the PUSH CLOSE mark to lock the Cover Mi Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 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 e For other notes concerning this item see page 46 Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes 1 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to CAMERA VCR or M CARD M CARD NV DS50 only e 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 elt the Card Lock Switch is set to lock the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch cannot be set to M CARD NV DS50 only To Turn off the Power Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF 12 30 45 15 10 2002 LCODYEVF SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS IlIl LCD COLOUR lll EVF BRIGHTNESS lll 4 PRESS MENU TO RETURN Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor W Using the Viewfinder Before
23. Gg Gd Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Gg Fd Gg Gd Gd Gg Gg Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone for recording 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt WIND CUT gt gt ON The WIND CUT Indication appears AUTO MNL FOCUS W B SHUTTER IRISIMF JOG AUTO MNL FOCUS y 3 4 5 W B SHUTTER J J IRIS MF JOG MNL AN Recording in Natural Colours White Balance Depending on the scene or light condition the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours gt 26 56 In such a case the white balance can be adjusted manually 1 Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the MNL Indication 2 Press the PUSH Dial e The AWB Indication appears 3 Turn the PUSH Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode Automatic White Balance Adjustment AWB 2 The white balalnce setting that was previously set manually N 4 Outdoor Mode 3 OH Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp Ta To Resume Automatic Adjustment Turn the PUSH Dial until the AWB Indication appears Or press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the AUTO Indication Pd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Fed Fd Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Gd P Gg Fd Adjusting White Balance Manually For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode
24. IS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD Use only the recommended accessories Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety eaaaanneeeeeeeneeeeeeeeene 2 Contents ee ebe deeg ee 3 Standard Accessories ssesesesereeeereereerrerr trernen 4 Optional Accessories cccccecesseeeeeeeeeesenseeeeeeees 4 Ee EE 5 Controls and Components ssnseeseenneeeeenrrerene een 6 Remote Controller nnne 8 Welle 10 Charging Time and Available Recording Time 11 Lens Cap and Grip Belt 11 Attaching the Shoulder Strap eesssssesesenreseeeeeee 12 Inserting a Cassette EE 12 Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting lee GE 12 Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor 000 13 Using the Menu Gcreen ren 14 e E 15 Setting Date and Time ssseesenenneneneseeseesrnr rn nnnene 17 Internal Lithium Battery Hecharge 17 CAMERA Mode Se ale EE 18 PROLOSMOL ee eege eegen 20 ZOOM In Out Funchons reenen 21 Digital ZOOM Function 0 e eee eeeeee eee eeeeeees 21 Image Stabilizer Functon ereere 22 Fade In Out Functions ccccceceeesssseeeeeeeeeeees 22 CiNEMa FUNCTION aya a eaa aa 23 O Lux Night View Function eee 23 Backlight Compensation Funchon 23 Recording in Special Situations nnasa00aeeeena 24 Wind Noise Reduction Funchon 24 Recording in Natural Colours ssssssssseeseeeneeeeeeee 25 Adjusting White Balance Manually
25. OF OFF ON PRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR Mode Main Menu VCR FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu 1 Blank Search BLANK SEARCH 32 2 Index Search Mode SEARCH gt 33 3 Audio Selector 12bit AUDIO ta 35 4 Multi Picture Mode MULTI SPEED 30 5 Returning to the Main Menu RETURN DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu 6 Digital Effects 1 EFFECT 1 gt 34 7 Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 ta 34 8 Digital Zoom D ZOOM gt 34 RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu 9 Recording Speed Mode REC SPEED ta 19 10 Audio Dubbing AUDIO DUB ta 35 11 Audio Recording Mode AUDIO REC gt 35 12 AV Socket AV JACK 36 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 Card Recording Mode Menu CARD SETUP NV DS50 only 1 Picture Size REC MODE 39 Card Playback Mode Menu CARD SETUP NV DS50 only 1 Indication Display DISPLAY gt 40 2 DCF Number DCF NO gt 40 3 Setting DPOF DPOF gt 43 Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Movi
26. ake out the Card NV DS50 only 4 Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor gt 10 13 5 To protect the Lens attach the supplied Lens Cap fi Cautions for Use When you use your Movie Camera in a rainy or snowy day or on a beach make sure that no water enters inside the Movie Camera e Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette to malfunction Irreparable failure may occur f sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use it to wipe the camera body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment such as a microwave oven TV video game equipment etc e f you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound e By strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors recording on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera causing the disturbance of images and sounds elt the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly turn off the Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again
27. ar gradually leaving a black screen at the end of a scene 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button while recording e The image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording 3 Release the FADE Button e The still picture cannot fade in or fade out Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema like wide screen 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt CINEMA gt gt ON e Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen 1 To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt CINEMA gt gt OFF W B IRIS MF JOG For other notes concerning this item see page 47 Fd Fred Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Gd Fed Gd Gg Fed Fd Gg Fd Gg Fs Gg Gd Fs Gg Gg 0 Lux Night View Function Your Movie Camera emits infra red rays so as to record subjects that cannot be seen with the naked eye 1 Set the 0 LUX ON OFF Switch to ON to make the OLUX Indication appear Built in Infra red Beam Emitters light up Be careful not to cover them with your hand during recording To cancel the 0 Lux Night View Function Set the 0 LUX ON OFF Switch to OFF to turn off the OLUX Indication e For other notes concerning this item see page 47 Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Fd Gg Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd P Gg Fd Backlight Compensation Function This prevents a recording subject from being recorded da
28. as been set to MIX As a result the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately gt 35 3 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed 3 Ifyou perform audio dubbing on a recording done in 16bit Mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit Mode at the time of recording 3 2 4 Sounds cannot be played back 4 1 Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played is 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu of the VCR FUNCTIONS Main Menu set to ST2 To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing 12bit AUDIO must be set to ST 1 gt 35 Is the Variable Speed Search Function working Press the gt Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function gt 31 Card NV DS50 only 1 Card Photoshot Playback images do not look normal 1 The picture may be damaged In order to prevent the loss of image data backing up ona personal computer is recommended gt 37 49 2 During Playback the X Indication is displayed 2 The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged 3 Even if a Card is formatted it cannot be used 3 Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged Please consult a dealer 4 2 Pd Fd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gd Gg Gd Fd Gg Gg Gg Gd Gg Gg Explanation of Terms
29. back the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns fi Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Function Press the P B DIS Button 22 e When using the Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Function the image size is slightly larger elt the Movie Camera shakes too much this function may not be able to stabilize images W Multi Picture Mode You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt MULTI SPEED gt gt FAST NORMAL or SLOW Set the MULTI SPEED to a desired strobe speed At the FAST setting 9 consecutive still pictures is captured within approximately 1 second at NORMAL within approximately 2 seconds and at SLOW within approximately 3 seconds 2 Press the gt Button 3 Press the MULTI Button e After 9 small pictures are displayed the Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode Deleting all the captured Multi Pictures While 9 small pictures are displayed press the MULTI Button e For other notes concerning this item see page 48 W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG 10x gt START DATE PHOTO OSD TIME SHOT STOR COUNTER RESET REC A DUB 3 7 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Mi Cue Review Playback If the gt gt Button or lt lt Button is pressed during Playback it turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B elt the Button is held continuously it turns to Cue P
30. cording WIPE The Photo Title is replaced with the current scene in a wiping motion MIX The Photo Title is replaced with the current scene in a gradual mixing effect MENU Y 1 2 O H USH 1 2 3 4 W BJSHUTTER 5 a y IRISIMF JOG e For other notes concerning this item see page 49 41 NV DS50 42 W B SHUTTE IRIS HUTT MF JO G Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card Using the Movie Camera you can delete the still pictures recorded on a Card After the picture is deleted it cannot be restored To Select and Delete a Picture 5 To pm ee KW m O Q bona Press the M DEL Button in the card playback mode Select FILE and press the PUSH Dial Select the picture and press the PUSH Dial e The selected Picture is underlined pink e A verification message appears Select YES and press the PUSH Dial e The selected picture is deleted from the Card e f NO is selected the picture selection is cancelled Repeat Step 3 and 4 and press the M STOP Button when the setup is completed Delete All Pictures Press the M DEL Button in the card playback mode Select ALL and press the PUSH Dial e A verification message appears Select YES and press the PUSH Dial All the pictures recorded in the Card are deleted Format the Card Press the M DEL Button in the card playback mode Select FORMAT and press the PUSH Dial e A verification message appea
31. cording Check gt 18 Audio Dubbing gt 35 Audio Dubbing Pause gt 35 Photoshot Mode Recording gt 20 Blank Search La 32 Variable Speed Search La 31 When you adjust shutter speed manually this indication appears gt 26 When you adjust the F Number manually this indication appears gt 27 Automatic White Balance Mode gt 25 White Balance setting Mode gt 25 Outdoor Mode gt 25 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp gt 25 Zoom Microphone gt 21 Wind Noise Reduction gt 24 Progressive Photoshot Mode gt 20 Video Light is on gt 19 O Lux Night View Mode gt 23 Volume adjustment gt 30 Date Time Indication gt 45 PLEASE WAIT While Card is being read during Playback Formatting and Multi Picture Function use gt 38 PROCESSING Card Photoshot Recording gt 39 COMPLETED Card Photoshot Recording completed a 39 CONNECT WITH PC Movie Camera is connected with PC WEBCAM PC connection mode in Camera mode CAPTURE PC connection mode in VCR mode STORAGE PC connection mode in Card playback mode 00 Remaining Number of Card Photoshot pictures gt 39 100 0001 DCF Number gt 40 D 001 Number of prints set by DPOF gt 43 1 white File Number 640 x 480 Image size gt 40 1 green File Number 820 240 Image size gt 40 DPOF Setting completed gt 43 640 640 x 480 Image size 320 320 x
32. ded Magnetic necklaces toys etc have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds Card NV DS50 only e After usage store the supplied SD memory card in the enclosed bag e When the Card is being read do not remove the Card turn off the power or subject it to vibration or impact e Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated e Do not bend or drop the Card The Card or the recorded content may be damaged e After use be sure to remove the Card from the Movie Camera Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers Do not allow dirt dust or water to enter it W LCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens LCD Monitor ein a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD Monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e f your Movie Camera is extremely cold when you turn its power on the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to the normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 110 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However thi
33. e the available recording time may be shorter e The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 20 C and humidity of 60 If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature the charging time may be longer Gd Prd Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd P Fd Gg Gg Gg Fd Fd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg 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 2 Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt 3 Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length The removed Lens Cap can be hooked on to the Grip Belt e When you remove the Lens Cap press the knobs firmly e When you are not recording be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection Il 12 e VCR e OFF e CAMERA Mi M CARD Camm 0 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 e Pull it out more than 2 cm D from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off Gd PH Gd PH Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg PD
34. e Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Camera If it is left attached to the Movie Camera a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Movie Camera power is off If the Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a long time over discharge takes place The Battery may become unusable after it is charged Disposing of an Unusable Battery The Battery has a limited life e Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may Cause an explosion Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt dust or other substances If you drop the Battery accidentally check to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie Camera or AC Adaptor fi Cautions for Storage Before storing the Movie Camera take the Cassette out and detach the Battery Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended Temperature 15 to 25 C Recommended Humidity 40 to 60 Movie Camera e Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera e Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that expose it to high temperature Battery e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery e f the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places the terminal may rust and cause malfunctions
35. e Camera has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording 1 Set OTHER FUNCTIONS gt gt CLOCK SET gt gt 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 1990 3 Press the MENU Button to finish setting the date CLOCK SET and time e The clock operation starts from 00 second e The Menu will disappear when the MENU Button is pressed again elt the built in battery is weak the amp Indication flashes In this case charge the built in battery e The clock employs the 24 hour system PUSH W B SHUTTER IRISIMF JOG 200 MONTH 1 DAY 2 HOUR 1 MIN 3 PRESS MENU TO RETURN Pd Gd Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Fd Fd Gd Fd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Internal Lithium Battery Recharge e The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock When the X Indication flashes the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket e After charging for 4 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months 17 18 AUTO MNL FOCUS 202 CAMERA Mode Recording When the AUTO Indication 1 is displayed on the screen the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance In some ca
36. e Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and if you touch the Battery in this condition you may be badly burned e Store the Battery in a completely discharged state To store the Battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged capacity Cassette e Before storing it rewind the tape to the beginning If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway the tape sags although it depends on the storage condition Be sure to rewind to the beginning e 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 e Once every half year wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling shrinking and so forth The wound tape may stick to itself e Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment e The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles upon which signals are recor
37. e a OSD TIME SHOT OP W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG Q BLANK 32 Still Playback Still Advance Playback This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame advance playback 1 Press the gt Button 2 Press the I Button e The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode 3 Press the lt 4 Button or gt Button on the Remote Controller e With each pressing of the al Button still pictures advance in the reverse direction With each pressing of the b gt Button still pictures advances in the forward direction If either one of the buttons continues to be pressed still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button Mi Jog Playback By turning the Jog Dial PUSH Dial 1 of the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction e f the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playpack Mode for more than 3 minutes the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear Gd PH PH PH Gd Gd Gg P Gg Gd Gg PD Gd Gg Gd P PD Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Finding the End of Recording Blank Search Function The Blank Search Function aids you locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt BLANK SEARCH g
38. e damaged In this case immediately stop using that Cassette 52 e Do not clean the heads excessively Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads If the heads are worn images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned elt the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner the Movie Camera needs to be cleaned at a service centre Please consult a dealer e Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from service centres e Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product It is not covered by the warranty Periodical Check up To maintain the highest image quality we recommend replacement of worn parts such as heads etc after approximately 1000 hours of use This however depends on operating conditions such as temperature humidity dust etc W Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity and if the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes If the Battery becomes extremely hot a protective function may operate and the Battery may become unusable for a while Be Sure to Detach th
39. e setting is cleared automatically fi 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 e When the formatting is completed the NO PICTURE Indication appears elt may not be possible to use the Card which was formatted using this Movie Camera on another unit In this case format the Card on the unit which will be using the Card Take steps to ensure that valuable pictures are stored on the personal computer etc as well before proceeding H DPOF e Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in use e Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time Wait until the ACCESS Lamp goes out I Using a Card in a Personal Computer NV DS50 only e To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card by using the Movie Camera be sure to erase them on the Movie Camera not on the computer e Using the optional DV Editing Software Motion DV STUDIO for Windows VW DTM20 21 22 variety of visual effects can be added and title can be created You may not be able to properly play back or search the images on the Movie Camera after editing the recorded data or changing the image data on a personal computer e The image data files recorded on the Card with this Movie Camera conform to the DCF Design Rules for Camera Files Systems universal standard stipulated by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technolog
40. es to the PHONES Socket gt 7 on the Movie Camera In this case no sound including a warning sound and shutter sound will be reproduced through the built in speaker of the Movie Camera 48 Multi Picture Mode The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly e Playback Multi Mode screens cannot be output through the DV Terminal gt 37 or Digital Still Picture Terminal gt 6 e f there is input from DV Terminal a multi screen cannot be created e When signals are input from S Video Input Output Socket or Audio Video Input Output Socket a Multi Screen cannot be re displayed e Signals input from S Video Input Output Socket or Audio Video Input Output Socket cannot be displayed on a Multi Screen W Index Search Functions Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape e Because Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode the Photoshot Index Search Function cannot be used for these still pictures Scene Index Search may not function properly if the interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than 1 minute fi Playback Digital Effect Functions e When EFFECT1 on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu is set to TRACER the digital modes of EFFECT2 cannot be used e Signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal Ga 6 or Digital Still Picture Terminal gt 37 e Even if P
41. g digital dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the Cassette on the playback side e The images on the monitor of the recording side may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images e Even if Playback Digital Effects or Playback Digital Zoom Function have been used these effects are not output from the DV Terminal e Even if you use device equipped with DV Terminals such as IEEE1394 you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases e Do not connect both an S Video Cable or AV Cable and a DV Cable Mi Recording on a Card e The sound cannot be recorded e The Shutter Effect cannot be used e Pictures with wide screen format signals cannot be copied W Playing Back a Card elt a blank nothing recorded Card is played the screen becomes white and the NO PICTURE Indication appears e f you attempt to play back a still picture recorded in a different format or a picture whose image data is defective the INCOMPATIBLE IMAGE Indication could appear as warning e This Movie Camera can also play back the Mega Pixel still pictures recorded with the other equipment However it takes longer than usual time When the size of the picture played back is over 1280 x 960 the picture played back in small size on the LCD Monitor i Photo Title e The Photo Title Function and Digital Function cannot be used simultaneously e After recording the Photo Tltl
42. gt 13 53 e 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 45 Cassette Compartment Cover gt 12 46 Cassette Holder gt 12 47 Tripod Receptacle e Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod 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 gt 45 2 Indication Output Button OSD 35 3 Counter Indication Shift Button COUNTER gt 45 4 Reset Button RESET ta 56 5 Recording Button REC gt 36 37 6 Audio Dubbing Button A DUB gt 35 7 Slow Motion Still Advance Buttons lt t b gt lt t reverse gt forward gt 31 8 Index Search Buttons lt lt PP 44 reverse kl forward gt 33 9 Zoom Volume Button ZOOM VOL 21 30 The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Movie Camera 10 Photoshot Button PHOTOSHOT gt 20 39 11 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP 18 12 Fast forward Cue Button PP gt 31 13 Rewind Review Button lt lt gt 30 31 14 Play Button gt gt 30 15 Pause Button I La 32 Item Button ITEM 14 16 Stop Button W gt 30 Set Button SET
43. he recording subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be whitish Surf amp Snow Mode e f the recording subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be whitish W White Balance You cannot change White Balance if you set EFFECT of DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu to GAINUP In the following cases the 1 Indication flashes e The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination fi Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject e During normal playback movement in the images may not look smooth e Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may become unstable avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light e f you are using either Gain up Mode 28 or Programme AE Mode a 24 you cannot adjust the shutter speed If the shutter speed was adjusted manually this setting will be cancelled E 5 di fi Manual Iris Adjustment e Depending on zoom magnification there are iris values that will not be displayed e f you are using Programme AE Mode gt 24 you cannot adjust the iris If the iris is ad
44. i Digital Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration In addition it automatically records data such as Time Code and Date Time as digital signals Compatibility with S VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Movie Camera employs a digital system for recording image and sound data it is not compatible with conventional S VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system The size and shape of the Cassette are also different Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output 7 socket is analog the same as conventional video systems this Movie Camera can be connected with S VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback e Gi 55 Mi 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 Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead 1 Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Movie Camera and the other end farther away from it e Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the centre of an image it may be i
45. ideo equipment 25 Digital Still Picture Terminal TO PC NV DS30 only gt 37 USB Socket TO PC NV DS50 only gt 43 26 Photoshot Button PHOTOSHOT 20 39 27 Zoom Lever W T gt 21 Volume Lever VOLUME 30 28 Multi Function Dial PUSH gt 14 25 26 27 29 Menu Button MENU 14 30 Power Lamp POWER 18 30 39 31 Recording Start Stop Button gt 18 32 Shoulder Strap Holders 12 33 Audio Video Input Output Socket A V IN OUT 35 36 Headphone Socket PHONES 48 eConnecting an AV Cable to this socket activates the Movie Camera s built in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it 34 Off On Mode Selector Switch VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD M CARD NV DS50 only gt 12 18 30 39 50 35 Card Slot Cover NV DS50 only gt 38 36 Card Slot NV DS50 only a 38 37 Card Lock Switch LOCK NV DS50 only gt 39 40 When you want to record in Camera Mode setting to lock prevents the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to be set to M CARD by accident 38 Card Access Lamp ACCESS NV DS50 only gt 38 39 Card Slot Cover Open Lever OPEN NV DS50 only gt 38 40 Microphone Socket EXT MIC eConnect with an external microphone or audio equipment When this socket is in use the built in microphone does not operate 41 Speaker gt 30 42 Remote Control Sensor gt 9 Built in Infra red Beam Emitters a 23 43 Grip Belt gt 11 44 LCD Monitor
46. ing procedures Movie Camera 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN e The LINE IN Indication appears 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette Other Equipment 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback Movie Camera 4 While pressing the REC Button press the P Button 5 Press the If Button or WM Button to stop recording Other Equipment 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback S Video Cable not supplied AV Cable O AN Ee AN KW T eg e For other notes concerning this item see page 49 36 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 using a DV Cable VW CD1E optional dubbing can be done in the digital format Player Recorder 1 Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode Player 2 Press the gt Button to start playback Recorder 3 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT PHONES 4 While pressing the REC Button press the gt Button e Recording starts To Stop Dubbing Press the I Button or the W Button SIS LIGHT PB DIS FADE 4 For other notes concerning this item see page 49 Pd Fred Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Fd Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Gd Fs Gg Gg Personal Computer Connection Kit NV DS30 only Using the Personal Computer Connection Kit y
47. ing this mode La 27 8 Wipe Mode WIPE gt 29 9 Mix Mode MIX gt 29 10 Picture in Picture Mode P IN P gt 29 To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT gt gt a desired Digital Effect To Cancel the Digital Effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT gt gt OFF For other notes concerning this item see page 48 W Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode Like a curtain is being pulled the still picture of the last recorded i scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene L 5 Mix Mode IRIS MF JOG While the moving image of a new scene fades in the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out 1 Set DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT gt gt WIPE or MIX e The WIPE or MIX Indication appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to pause the recording e The last scene is stored in memory The WIPE or MIX Indication changes to MMA or MA 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to restart the recording e The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene W Picture in Picture Mode You can display a sub screen still picture inside the screen LU Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT gt gt P IN P 2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to cap
48. iping with a dry cloth e For storing or transporting the Movie Camera place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn After use be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket e f the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera the tape sags and deteriorates e f the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time the voltage drops excessively and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged Mi About AC Adaptor e f the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE Lamp may continue flashing and the Battery may not be charged After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently charging starts automatically If the CHARGE Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty In this case please contact a dealer e f the Battery is warm charging takes a longer time than normal e f you use the AC Adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio e When the AC Adaptor is in use it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket If they are left connected a minute amount of curren
49. justed manually this setting will be cancelled elf you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris the value set for the Iris will be cancelled i Digital Effect Functions e When you set the following functions EFFECT will be set to OFF e Progressive Photoshot Function PROGRESSIVE gt 20 e Digital Zoom D ZOOM 21 lmage Stabilizer Function SIS gt 22 It is as follows when GAINUP is selected e Manual Focus Mode e The shutter speed and White Balance cannot be operated The Sports Mode 4 the Portrait Mode TG and Low Light Mode 8 are cancelled 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 e Record with Photo Title Function Picture in Picture Mode elt the Movie Camera is turned off the smaller picture disappears The position of a small picture is fixed at the bottom right of the screen W Playing Back Repeat Playback If you continue to press the gt Button for 5 seconds or longer the Movie Camera switches to Repeat Playback Mode and the R gt Indication appears To cancel Repeat Playback Mode set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones When you wish to listen to playback sound through headphones set AV JACK on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu to OUT PHONES and connect the headphon
50. l remaining tape time 3 1 If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly In some cases the Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time Playback Images 1 Images cannot be played back even when the gt Button is pressed 1 Is the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch set to VCR If it is set to the other position the playback function cannot be used gt 30 2 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during Cue Review or Slow Motion Playback 2 This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction 3 Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen 3 Have you selected Video Input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for the connection 4 Playback image is not clear 4 Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty If the heads are dirty playback image cannot be clear gt 52 Playback Sound 1 Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the Movie Camera or the headphones 1 Is the volume too low Push the VOLUME Lever to adjust the volume La 30 2 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time 2 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu of the VCR FUNCTIONS Main Menu h
51. l the supplied USB driver 2 Select the desired mode of the Movie Camera 3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to USB Socket 2 elt enters PC connection mode e The USB Connection Kit can be used with Windows98 Second Edition Me 2000 XP e Use the AC Adaptor as power source for the Movie Camera The Card or its contents may be destroyed if battery power is lost while transmitting data e Mode cannot be changed in PC connection mode by setting the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch CLAP e For more details on the operating environment installation connections and procedures please refer to USB Connection Kit s operating instructions 43 Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen Some Indications may not be displayed according to the model hanh Remaining Battery Power e When the battery power becomes low the Indication changes When the battery is discharged completely the K FIN Indication flas haw k HO Ab hes When you are using the AC Adaptor the Uewe H Indication may appear however this is nota malfunction Remaining Tape Time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing CINEMA D ZOOM P IN P WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP TRACER MOSAIC MIRROR SLIM STRETCH SEPIA B W ZOOM SP LP INDEX S1 5x AUTO MNL MF FN 44
52. layback Digital Zoom Functions are being used images that are output from the DV Terminal gt 6 or Digital Still Picture Terminal gt 37 are not enlarged As you enlarge an image the quality of image suffers fi Playing Back on Your TV elt you set AV JACK on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu to IN nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback fi Audio Dubbing e The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed e f a tape has a non recorded portion when the tape is dubbed images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back e f you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible to use the Memory Stop Function 56 Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position n the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC s software programme only the original sound ST1 may be imported depending on the software programme Mi Recording the Contents of Other Equipment Analog Digital Conversion e When the Movie Camera is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal images recorded in analog form from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal W Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing e Regardless of the settin
53. layback or Review Playback until you release it e f the Button is pressed briefly Cue Playback or Review Playback continues even when it is released W Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied 1 Keep pressing the PUSH Dial during playback 2 Turn the PUSH Dial to select a desired search speed The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast forwarding and rewinding directions 1 5x slow playback in SP Mode only 1 3x slow playback in LP Mode only 1x 2X 5x 10x and 20x fi To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button es e During Cue or Review Playback fast moving images may show mosaic pattern noise e The sound is muted during search Pd Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Fd Fd Gd Fd Fd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed 1 Press the gt Button 2 Press the lt 4 Button or gt Button on the Remote Controller e When the al Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction while pressing the b Button starts Slow Motion Playback in the forward direction Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1 5th of the normal speed Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1 3rd of the normal speed To Resume Normal Playback Press the kl Button 31 DATE PHOTO y
54. like an image in a mirror set SELFSHOOT on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu to MIRROR Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal Occurs fi Recording with the Built in Video Light By using the Built in Video Light you can record the scenes in the dark place elf you Press the LIGHT Button O for about 1 second the Built in Video Light lights The 4D Indication 7 is displayed e To turn the Built in Video Light off press the LIGHT Button for about 1 second e The subject should be within 2 metres of the Movie Camera fi LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with REC SPEED on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu If LP Mode is selected the recording time becomes 1 5 times longer than that of SP Mode Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image or some normal functions may be restricted e The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment e Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode La 35 Mi Audio Recording Mode The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with AUDIO REC on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu High sound quality recording is possible with 16 bit 48 kHz 2 track Mode With the 12 bit 32 kHz 4 track Mode the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing e F
55. mber Picture Size gt 39 O Number of prints set by DPOF gt 43 To Change the Display on the Screen Set CARD SETUP gt gt DISPLAY or DCF NO gt gt OFF DISPLAY Select OFF to cancel all displays on the screen A DCF NO Select OFF to cancel DCF Number on the screen d r Playing Back Another Picture MaBACK ined NEXT Turn the PUSH Dial and select BACK to play back the previous ee Picture or NEXT to play back the next Picture Then press the PUSH Dial Returning to the Multi Picture Mode Turn the PUSH Dial and select MULTI Q then press the PUSH Dial Returning to the Card Recording Mode Press the M STOP Button in Multi Picture Mode For other notes concerning this item see page 49 40 Recording with a Photo Title Card Images can be recorded as the Photo Title in CAMERA Mode 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt PHOTO TITLE gt gt MODE gt gt WIPE or MIX 2 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt PHOTO TITLE gt gt TITLE gt gt SET eA list of Photo Titles is displayed AN 3 Turn the PUSH Dial to select a desired title e The selected Photo Title is underlined 4 Press the PUSH Dial e The selected Photo Title is shown on the entire screen and the PHOTO TITLE SET Indication appears for approximately 3 seconds and the screen goes back to the Camera Mode screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e WIPE or MIX screen is displayed at beginning of the re
56. mpossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background 2 Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass e Because the focus is on the dirty glass the subject behind the glass will not be focused 3 Recording a subject in dark surroundings e Because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably the Movie Camera cannot focus correctly 4 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects e Because the Movie Camera focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects the recording subject may become blurry 5 Recording a fast moving subject e Because the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with the fast moving subject 6 Recording a subject with little contrast e Because the Movie Camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image a subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry W White Balance Adjustment Depending on the type of light source the colours recorded by the Movie Camera may be affected In some cases images may be recorded with bluish or reddish hue To minimize the effect of light on the subject s colour what is called White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and makes adjustment so that the white colour will become pure white
57. n the Bar Indication eA larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour saturation For other notes concerning this item see page 53 13 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus 1 Press the MENU Button e The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch is displayed 2 Turn the PUSH Dial to select a desired Sub Menu e 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 e With each pressing of the PUSH Dial the cursor gt moves to the next mode e 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 gt 8 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 However if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Movie Camera the selected setup may not be retained 2 3 4 5 W B SHUTTER IRIS MF J J 5 S MF JOG e Menu operatio
58. n flow is shown in this text by gt gt fi Image Selection NV DS50 only An Image Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations In this case carry out the following procedure UL Turn the PUSH Dial and select a picture e The selected picture is underlined 2 Press the PUSH Dial to confirm the selection of the picture e After the above Picture Selection Procedure carry out the various Menu Operations The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions W B SHUTTER IRISIMF JOG PRESS STOP TO EXIT 14 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 gt 24 2 Progressive Photoshot Mode PROGRESSIVE 20 3 Digital Zoom D ZOOM 21 CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA SETUP 1 4 Cinema like Format Recording CINEMA 23 2 ened edhe A 5 Returning to the Main Menu RETURN 3 2 200M POFF 50 DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu 4 6 Digital Effects EFFECT gt 28 5 RETURN Geen VES RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu 7 Recording Speed Mode REC SPEED 19 8 Audio Recording Mode AUDIO REC 19 EE DONT MIRROR 9 Scene Index Mode SCENEINDEX ta 33 TRACER 10 Wind Noise Reduction WIND CUT gt 24 ge 11 Zoom Microphone ZOOM MIC 21 DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu 12 Date and Time Indica
59. necting your Movie Camera with your TV the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen e Before connecting them turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and TV 1 Connect the A V IN OUT Socket of the Movie Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV e Using the AV Cable make a connection with the TV If the TV has an S Video Socket connect the S Video Cable not supplied too To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the OSD Button on the Remote Controller e For other notes concerning this item see page 48 Pd Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gd Fed Gd Gg Fd Fd Fed Fd Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette elt the tape recorded in the 16bit Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function the original sound is erased If you wish to preserve the original sound use the 12bit Mode when recording e Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording done in LP Mode gt 19 1 Switch the Movie Camera over to the Still Playback Mode where you want to add new sound 2 Press the A DUB Button on the Remote Controller e The same setting can be done using RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu on the VCR FUNCTIONS Main Menu 3 To start Audio Dubbing press the IH Button To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the I Button The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing
60. no breaks we recommend the use of the Blank Search Function La 32 before recording a new scene fi Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape to a desired position 1 Set DISPLAY SETUP gt gt C DISPLAY gt gt MEMORY 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later gt 8 15 3 Start playback or recording 4 After playback or recording has finished Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to VCR 5 Rewind the tape The tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to zero Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1 Set DISPLAY SETUP gt gt C DISPLAY gt gt MEMORY 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing 3 Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing 4 Start audio dubbing gt 35 e Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero W Owner ID You can register your name and address in your Movie Camera to identify the owner 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt OTHER FUNCTIONS gt gt OWNER ID SET gt gt ON e The OWNER ID Menu appears 2 Turn the PUSH Dial to select PIN NUMBER and press the PUSH Dial to input desired numbers 3 Turn the PUSH Dial to select numbers and press the PUSH Dial to en
61. o Light Button LIGHT gt 19 4 Super Image Stabilizer Button SIS gt 22 Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Button P B DIS gt 30 5 Fade Button FADE La 22 Recording Button REC 36 37 6 Still Button STILL 20 29 Picture in Picture Button P IN P 29 Pause Button IH gt 32 Memory Card Data Delete Button M DEL NV DS50 only gt 42 7 Play Button gt gt 30 Playback Multi Button MULTI gt 30 Memory Card Play Button M PLAY NV DS50 only gt 40 8 Stop Button W gt 30 Memory Card Stop Button M STOP NV DS50 only gt 40 9 Recording Check Button S gt 18 Rewind Review Button lt lt 30 31 10 Backlight Button BLC 23 39 Fast Forward Cue Button PP gt 31 11 Eyecup 12 Viewfinder gt 13 53 e 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 13 Eyepiece Corrector Knob 13 14 DC Input Socket DC IN 10 15 Battery Holder 16 S Video Input Output Socket S VIDEO 35 36 17 LCD Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN 13 18 Battery Release Lever BATT RELEASE 10 19 Microphone built in stereo La 21 20 Lens 21 0 Lux Recording Switch 0 LUX ON OFF 23 22 Built in Video Light gt 19 23 Cassette Eject Lever TAPE EJECT 12 24 DV Terminal 37 e Connect this to the digital v
62. of the Movie Camera can not be changed in the PC connection Mode Pd Gg Fd Gg Fed Gg Gd Fd Gg Gd Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Notes and Hints fi Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes elt the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and that of the Remote Controller do not match REMOTE Indication is displayed Setup on the Movie Camera Set REMOTE on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode gt 14 Setup on the Remote Controller VCR1 Press the gt Button and W Button simultaneously VCR2 Press the lt 44 Button and W Button simultaneously e When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced the mode is automatically reset to VCR1 Mode Mi Concerning the Power Supply e When the Movie Camera is used for a long time the Camera body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction e f the CHARGE Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to AC Adaptor detach the Battery and reattach it e Battery CGP D110 and CGP D105 cannot be charged with this AC Adaptor fi Inserting Removing the Cassette elt a new Cassette is inserted rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording e When inserting the cassette make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops fi Alarm Sounds When BEEP SOUND
63. on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu is set to ON confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording 46 e When you switch the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch from OFF to Camera Mode or Card Recording Mode 2 Beeps e When you pause recording 10 Beeps elt you perform a wrong operation before or during recording Mi Recording e Before turning on the power remove the Lens Cap If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on Automatic White Balance Adjustment 56 may not function correctly fi Recording Check e For Recording Check the recording speed mode SP LP must be the same as the mode used for the recording If different playback images will be distorted fi Photoshot e Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality fi Progressive Photoshot Function The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point from where you press the PHOTOSHOOT Button e When you change to the Still Picture Mode you will hear a click This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction e f you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot Mode when your Movie Camera is set to Programme AE La 24 the brightness of the images may change e When you set the following functions PROGRESSIVE will be set to OFF e Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT gt 28 e Digital Zoom D ZOOM gt
64. or other notes concerning this item see page 46 19 20 Photoshot This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound 1 Press the PHOTOSHOT Button in the Recording Pause Mode e The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode fi Progressive Photoshot With the Progressive Photoshot Function you can record still pictures with higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function e When PROGRESSIVE on the CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu is set to ON the P Indication is displayed When the P Indication is displayed press the PHOTOSHOT Button in the Recording Pause Mode e This function may not work with some function setups i Continuous Photoshot If the PHOTOSHOT Button continues to be pressed when the SHTR EFFECT on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu is set to ON the Movie Camera will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0 7 second intervals until the button is released However this does not operate when using Progressive Photoshot e The screen blinks and at the same time a shutter clicking sound is recorded fi Digital Still Picture When the STILL Button 2 is pressed for about 1 second images become still pictures When the button is pressed again the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled We recommend that you press the STILL Button first at the position where
65. ording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera its accessories or cassettes 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 e SD Logo is a trademark e All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Still pictures recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card NV DS50 only It may not be possible to play back the pictures 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 Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow for example gt 00 I WARNING 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 Do not remove the cover or back there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel IF THE POWER CORD OF TH
66. ories supplied with the Movie Camera 1 AC Adaptor DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead gt 10 2 Battery Pack 10 3 Remote Controller and Button Type Battery gt 8 9 4 Lens Cap gt 11 5 AV Cable 35 36 6 Shoulder Strap gt 12 7 Digital Video Head Cleaner gt 52 8 SD Memory Card NV DS50 only gt 38 9 Personal Computer Connection Kit NV DS30 only gt 37 10 USB Connection Kit NV DS50 only gt 43 Gd Gg Gd Gg Fred Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Fd Gd Gd Gg Fd Gg Fd Gg Gd Gd Gg Gg Optional Accessories AC Adaptor VW ADQA Battery Pack Lithium CGR D08S CGR D120 800mAh Battery Pack Lithium CGP D14S CGP D210 1400mAh Battery Pack Lithium CGR D16S CGR D220 1600mAh 0O SS GO MM ch Battery Pack Lithium CGP D28S CGP D320 2800mAh Battery Pack Lithium CGR D53S CGR D815 5300mAh Battery Pack Lithium CGA D54S 5400mAh Car Battery Charger VW KBD2E Filter Kit VW LF43WE Wide Conversion Lens VW LW4307ME Tele Conversion Lens VW LT4314ME Stereo Microphone VW VMS2E Shoe Adaptor VW SK11E 4 Tripod VZ CT55E 5 Personal Computer Connection Kit VW DTA10A VW DTAQE NV DS30 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 DS50 model only 20 MultiMediaCard VW MMC8E VW MMC16E 21 SD Memory Card RP SD008 RP
67. ou can import still Se pictures into your personal computer ST e Use the Digital Still Picture Terminal TO PC when using the Personal Computer Connection Kit e When recording be careful not to cut off the Time Code from the start of the tape e For more details on the operating environment connections and procedures please refer to Personal Computer Connection Kit s operating instructions 37 38 CARD Mode Using a Card A Card can be used to record still pictures e Use genuine card only Mi Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card be sure to turn off the Movie Camera 1 Slide the OPEN Lever and open the Card Slot Cover 2 Insert the Card in the direction as shown in the illustration 3 Close the Card Slot Cover securely Removing the Card Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of the Card and then pull it straight out e After removing the Card close the Card Slot Cover e The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it 2 If the switch is moved to the LOCK side you cannot write to or format the Card If it is moved back you can fi ACCESS Lamp While the Movie Camera is making an access to the Card reading recording playback erasing moving of images the ACCESS Lamp lights up and the PLEASE WAIT Indication O appears e While the ACCESS Lamp is on never attempt to open the Card Compartment to pull out the Card or to turn off the Movie Camera Such
68. perate properly even within the above ranges e For other notes concerning this item see page 46 10 2 C VCR VK s OFF VK CAMERA bd M CARD BATT RELEASE cD Power Supply I Using the AC Adaptor 1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the DC 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 e The AC Mains Lead s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket A gap will remain as shown Q e 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 i 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 eT The POWER Lamp and CHARGE Lamp lights up and charging starts e 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 to OFF and while pressing the BATT RELEASE Lever slide the Battery to remove it e When attaching or removing Battery set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF and make sure the POWER Lamp is not lit W Using the Car Battery Charger If you use the Car Batter
69. recording fast moving subjects 1 Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the MNL Indication 2 Press the PUSH Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears 3 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 Selecting a speed closer to 1 8000 causes the shutter speed to be faster To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the AUTO Indication e For other notes concerning this item see page 47 AUTO MNL FOCUS W B SH IRIS MF JOG A y W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG Manual Iris Adjustment F Number You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark 1 Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the MNL Indication 2 Press the PUSH Dial until the Iris Indication appears 3 Turn the PUSH Dial to adjust the iris Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OP Opened OdB OP 18dB When the Gain up Mode GAINUP gt 28 is used Iris adjustment is by OP 12aB When a value closer to CLOSE is selected the image becomes darker When a value closer to OP 18dB is selected the image becomes brighter The value to which dB is attached indicates a Gain up value If this value is too large the quality of the image deteriorates To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the AUTO
70. rker in backlight Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject 1 Press the BLC Button e The ES Indication appears To Resume Normal Recording Press the BLC Button When the BLC Button is pressed the entire screen becomes brighter e By operating the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled a M STOP 23 W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG ie WIND CUT 24 Recording in Special Situations Programme AE You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations 1 Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the MNL Indication 2 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt PROG AE gt gt a desired mode e The Indication for the selected mode appears e Sports Mode For recording scenes involving quick movements such as sports scenes s Portrait Mode For bringing up people clearly from the background g Low Light Mode E For recording a dark scene brighter K Spotlight Mode For recording a subject under spotlight in a party theatre etc S7 Surf amp Snow Mode For recording in a glaring surrounding such as skiing grounds beaches etc To Cancel the Programme AE Function Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt PROG AE gt gt OFF For other notes concerning this item see page 47 Pd Fd Gd Fd Gd Fed Gg Fed
71. rs Select YES and press the PUSH Dial e All the data recorded in the Card are deleted e For other notes concerning this item see page 49 NV DS50 MENU yV W B SHUTTER IRISIMF JOG e S 3 EI gen SE PRESS STOP TO EXIT T D 001 SEI lt gt KS E E ee Oe GN KEE ME Ce E Kier e Writing Printing Data on a Card DPOF Setting DPOF Setting Printing data DPOF Settings such as the number of images to be printed can be written to the Card DPOF means Digital Print Order Format 1 Press MENU Button in the card playback mode 2 Set CARD SETUP gt gt DPOF gt gt ON gt gt VARIABLE gt gt ON e Pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi Picture Mode To print all pictures one at a time select ALL 1 When all images are not printed select ALL 0 3 Select a desired picture e The number of prints set by DPOF is displayed 4 Turn the PUSH Dial and select the number of pictures to be printed and press the PUSH Dial e Indication is displayed in the picture set 5 Repeat Step 3 and 4 and press the M STOP Button when the setup is completed For other notes concerning this item see page 49 Pd Gd Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Gd P Gd Gg Gd Fd Fed Fd Fd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Using the USB Connection Kit Using the USB Connection Kit you can import still pictures into your personal computer 1 Instal
72. rt of recording the index signal is not recorded fi Photoshot Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt SEARCH gt gt PHOTO 2 Press the P gt Button or 44 Button on the Remote Controller e With each press of the corresponding button still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched e Sounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds li Scene Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt SEARCH gt gt SCENE 2 Press the PP Button or lt Button on the Remote Controller e When the corresponding button is pressed once the S 1 Indication appears and searching of the subsequent scene marked with an index signal starts Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search the indication changes from S 2 to S 9 and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched e Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected Continuous Index Search If the PP Button or the lt 4 Button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer search can be continued at several second intervals To cancel press the gt Button or the M Button e For other notes concerning this item see page 48 33 34 1 SEPIA ran ww R d d 2 B W Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1 The
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74. s and Solutions Power 1 The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on 1 Is the power source connected correctly gt 10 2 The Movie Camera power is turned off automatically 2 Ifyou leave the Movie Camera in Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes the power is turned off automatically to protect the tape and to save the Battery power gt 18 3 The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough 3 1 Is the Battery low Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery gt 10 Has condensation occurred Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears gt 51 Battery 1 Battery runs down quickly 1 1 Is the Battery fully charged Charge it with the AC Adaptor gt 10 1 2 Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place In cold places the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter gt 52 54 1 3 Has the Battery worn out If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged the Battery has worn out 2 The Battery cannot be charged 2 Ifthe DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor charging cannot be performed Disconnect the DC Input Lead Normal Recording 1 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Movie Camera and the Cassette is correctly inserted 1 1 Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed gt 12 1 2 Is the tape wound
75. s is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder e Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun Internal components may be seriously damaged e When the Movie Camera is used with a large capacity Battery CGP D28S CGP D320 CGA D54S optional attached to it it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery In this case lift up the Viewfinder to an easy to see angle 53 SITE Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 63 200 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is nota malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Lens elt you push the W T Lever toward W during recording with the optional filter or conversion lens attached to the Movie Camera 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories Wi Built in Video Light e The temperature of the Video Light may become very hot therefore be careful not to touch the glass part of the front of the Movie Camera when using the Video Light for a long time e The life of the electoric bulb of the Video Light is limited and when it burns out please consult with your local Panasonic Dealer Pd Gg Fd Gg Fed Gg Gd P Gg Gd Fd Gd Gg Fd Gg Gg Gg Before Requesting Repair Problem
76. ses they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually La 25 27 1 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to CAMERA The POWER Lamp lights up 2 Press the AUTO MNL Button for about 1 second to display the AUTO Indication 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts e After the RECORD is displayed it changes to REC i To Pause the Recording Press the Recording Start Stop Button again The PAUSE Indication is displayed elt 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 W To Check the Recording By pressing the S Button O 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 Mi To Finish the Recording Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF Mi 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 However when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward the image is also shown in the Viewfinder elt you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look
77. t gt D ZOOM gt gt 20x or 500x 20x Digital zooming to 20x 500x Digital zooming to 500x 2 Push the W T Zoom Lever towards W or towards T to zoom in or out To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set D ZOOM on the CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu to OFF e As the magnification of digital zoom increases the quality of image may deteriorate e White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range 21 SIS 1 Sal PBDIS FADE CI 22 SIS 1 LIGHT PB DIS FADE 3 wirs T 3 Image Stabilizer Function If the Movie Camera might be shaken while recording the camera shake in the image can be corrected e f the Movie Camera shakes too much this function may not be able to stabilize images 1 Press the SIS Button e The Indication appears To Cancel Image Stabilizer Press the SIS Button For other notes concerning this item see page 47 Gd Fd Gd Fd Fed Fed Gg Gd Gg Gd Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gd Gg Gg Fade In Out Functions Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button during the Recording Pause Mode e The image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Release the FADE Button about 3 seconds after starting recording e The image reappears gradually Fade Out Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappe
78. t gt YES e The BLANK Indication appears 1 during the Blank Search e Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene the Movie Camera switches to the Still Playback Mode e f there is no blank portion left on the Cassette the Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the M Button W B IRI SH S UTTER MF JOG 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 gt 20 Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette elf SCENEINDEX of RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu is set to 2HOUR an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer If it is set to DAY an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording While the index signal is recorded the INDEX Indication flashes for a few seconds A elt the Movie Camera is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera Mode or if the date and time is set before the sta
79. t is consumed e Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean i Condensation If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Camera is turned on condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera In this case the Movie Camera power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute Follow the steps below 1 Take out the Cassette None of the other functions operate Depending on the amount of condensation removing the Cassette may even become difficult If this happens wait for 2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out 2 Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and wait for 2 to 3 hours e The number of hours to wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature 3 2to3 hours later turn on the Movie Camera power and check to see if the EES EE Condensation Indication is displayed e Even if the Condensation Indication is not displayed as a precaution please wait for another hour before using the Movie Camera Dr D Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed e 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 ein extremely cold places condensation may freeze and form frost In this case the frost melts first thus forming condensation and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation
80. ter them e You can input 4 digits 4 Press the m Button 5 Repeat Steps 2 4 to input desired characters for NAME and POSTCODE You can input up to 12 characters in NAME and up to 11 characters in POSTCODE 6 Press the m Button to finish the setup To verify Owner ID Keep pressing the Ii Button for approximately 5 seconds To Check Owner ID If Owner ID has already been set carrying out Step 1 above will display INPUT PIN NUMBER on the screen Input the Pin Number you have already selected If the number is not correct the screen will not change If the number is correct the contents of the setup will be displayed By repeating Steps 2 to 4 above you can change the contents fi Demonstration Mode If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Movie Camera and the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch was turned to CAMERA without inserting a Cassette the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the Demonstration Mode is cancelled The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting DEMO MODE on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu to ON and by exiting the Menu To terminate the Demonstration Mode insert a Cassette or set the DEMO MODE to OFF 57 SITE a es s Weight NV DS30 Speci f ications Approx 570 g without Battery
81. tion DATE TIME gt 45 13 Counter Display Mode C DISPLAY lt gt 45 in 14 Counter Reset C RESET gt 56 ven elt resets the counter to zero However it cannot reset the Time ON Code 15 Display Mode DISPLAY gt 45 LCD EVF SETUP Sub Menu 16 LCD Brightness LCD BRIGHTNESS 13 17 LCD Colour Level LCD COLOUR 13 Ge 18 Brightness of the Viewfinder EVF BRIGHTNESS 13 ET OFF ON OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu _ _ Remote Controller Mode REMOTE gt 46 sase YES Beep Sound BEEP SOUND gt 46 21 Shutter Effect SHTR EFFECT t 20 20 22 Date and Time Setting CLOCK SET 17 24 LCD BAPOHTNESS IIl Si Self Recording SELFSHOOT gt 19 4 Owner ID Set OWNER ID SET 57 25 Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE 57 PHOTO TITLE Sub Menu NV DS50 only 26 Title In Setting TITLE gt 41 27 Title In Mode MODE 41 ON ON T PNORMAL MIRROR SETPOFF ON E POFF ON PRESS MENU TO Se PRESS MENU TO SA 15 VCR_FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS BLANK SEARCH POF F ON SEARCH PPHOTO SCENE 12bit AUDIO PST1 ST2 MIX MULTI SPEED PFAST NORMAL LO RETURN gt YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 POFF MIRROR MOSAIC TRACER gt YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT gt YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT CARD SETUP REC MODE 320X240 640x480 PRESS MENU TO EXIT CARD SETUP DISPLAY POFF ON DCF NO POFF ON DP
82. to the end Insert a new Cassette gt 12 Is the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch set to CAMERA If it is set to the other position the recording function cannot be used gt 18 Has condensation occurred Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears gt 51 Other Recording 1 Auto Focus Function does not work 1 1 Is Manual Focus Mode selected If Auto Focus Mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted gt 27 1 2 There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly In this case use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus gt 56 Editing 1 Audio dubbing cannot be performed 1 1 Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed gt 12 1 2 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate gt 19 Indications 1 The Time Code becomes inaccurate 1 The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode but this is not a malfunction 2 The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears 2 When you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode the Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear temporarily However it reappears when recording normally 1 4 3 The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actua
83. ture and press the STILL Button for about 1 second 3 Press the P IN P Button e A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture elf the STILL Button is pressed again the small still picture is cleared 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or the PHOTOSHOT Button to record on the Cassette W B SHUTTER IRIS MF JOG For other notes concerning this item see page 48 29 M CARD VOLUME 1111 LIGHT P B DI C Le Le 30 VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording 1 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to VCR The POWER Lamp lights up AN 2 Press the lt lt Button to rewind the tape e Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback e When the tape reaches the beginning rewinding stops automatically 3 Press the gt Button to start playback The gt Indication appears To Stop Playback Press the ll Button Mi Adjusting the Sound Volume 1 Push the VOLUME lever in the VCR mode The VOLUME Indication appears To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller press the T or W Button to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase the volume or press the W Button to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication goes off a few seconds after the adjustment is finished e f a cassette recorded with a copyright protection signal is played
84. using the Viewfinder adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read 1 Tilt the Viewfinder upward 2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob W Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open you can also record the picture while watching it LU Press the PUSH OPEN Button and at the same time bring the LCD Monitor out about 90 in the direction of the arrow e The Viewfinder goes off 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle eThe LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90 ro the downward direction Forcefully 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 fi 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 gt 14 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 i
85. y 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 e 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 46 Charging Time and Available Recording Time NV DS30 NV DS50 CGR DO8R 1h 1h CGR D08S 1h55min 1h20min 1h45min 1h10min CGR D120 1h 40min 55min 35min CGP D14S 1h50min 1h50min CGP D210 3h15min 2h10min 2h55min 2h 1h40min 1h5min 1h30min 1h CGR D16S 2h 2h CGR D220 3h50min 2h35min 3h380min 2h20min 1h55min 1h20min 1h45min 1h10min CGP D28S 3h15min 3h15min CGP D320 6h40min 4h30min 6h 4h5min 3h20min 2h15min 3h 2h5min CGA D54S A 5h30min 5h30min 12h55min 8h40min 11h40min 7h55min 6h380min 4h20min 5h50min 4h A Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time Intermittent Recording Time Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions e 1h10min indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes e Battery CGR DO8R is supplied e 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 us
86. y Industries Association 5 d Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PC eWhen a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as in the figure Lf 100edpfp eo __ 100cdptp Rosen a Mise 7 al RE Iert cdpt AL Private il Misc 3 Vtt See E Title C Title 100cdpfp The images Imga0001 jpg etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this e Dcim Im01cdpf etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operations ein the Card Photoshot Mode the Movie Camera automatically saves file numbers Imga0001 jpg etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as a consecutive number e The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total amount of the capacity to protect and manage the copyright and of the capacity available as a conventional memory for a Movie Camera Personal Computer or others Capacity that can be used as conventional memory 8MB Card Misc about 6 800 000 bytes 50 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 Mi After Use 1 Take out the Cassette 12 2 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF 3 T
87. you wish to record the picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the PHOTOSHOT Button e For other notes concerning this item see page 46 Zoom In Out Functions It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide angle shot 1 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 1x the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 30 mm from the Lens With this small subjects like insects can be recorded To Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation the microphone s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds Set ZOOM MIC on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu to ON The Z MIC Indication is displayed The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud For other notes concerning this item see page 46 Gd Fred Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Fd Gg Gg Fd Gg PD Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1x to 10x magnification With the Digital Zoom Function you can select a magnification of 20x or even to 500x 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP g

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