Digital Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No.
NV-DS30A
NV-DS50A
NV-DS50
NV-DS30
Card
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT9695
Information for Your Safety .................................... 2 Playing Back........................................................ 30
Contents................................................................. 3 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back............. 31
Standard Accessories ............................................ 4 Slow Motion Playback ......................................... 31
Optional Accessories ............................................. 4 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback.................. 32
Getting Started....................................................... 5 Finding the End of Recording.............................. 32
Controls and Components ..................................... 6 Index Search Functions....................................... 33
Remote Controller.................................................. 8 Playback Digital Effect Functions........................ 34
Power Supply....................................................... 10 Playing Back on Your TV .................................... 35
Charging Time and Available Recording Time..... 11 Audio Dubbing..................................................... 35
Lens Cap and Grip Belt........................................ 11 Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette........ 36
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................... 12 Recording the Contents of Other Equipment ...... 36
Inserting a Cassette ............................................. 12 Using the DV Cable for Recording ...................... 37
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting
Modes ............................................................... 12
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge........................ 17
Recording............................................................. 18 Using the USB Connection Kit ............................ 43
Notes and Hints................................................... 46
Before Requesting Repair
Backlight Compensation Function........................ 23
Recording in Special Situations ........................... 24
Wind Noise Reduction Function........................... 24
Specifications ...................................................... 58
Recording in Natural Colours............................... 25
Index.................................................................... 59
Adjusting White Balance Manually....................... 25
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ...................... 26
Manual Iris Adjustment......................................... 27
Manual Focus Adjustment.................................... 27
Digital Effect Functions ........................................ 28
3
Standard Accessories
1)
Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie
Camera.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l 10)
2) Battery Pack (l 10)
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 8, 9)
4) Lens Cap (l 11)
5) AV Cable (l 35, 36)
6) Shoulder Strap (l 12)
7) Digital Video Head Cleaner (l 52)
8) SD Memory Card (NV-DS50 only) (l 38)
9) Personal Computer Connection Kit (NV-DS30 only) (l 37)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
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Optional Accessories
1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9A)
2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)
4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)
5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/CGP-D320/2800mAh)
6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)
7) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-D54S/5400mAh)
8) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)
9) Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)
10) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME)
11) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314ME)
12) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)
13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)
14) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)
15) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA10A/VW-DTA9E)
(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-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.
8)
NV-DS50
9)
NV-DS30
10)
NV-DS50
4
Getting Started
1
2
3
1
Charge the Battery. (l 10)
≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor.
≥Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.)
≥When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is
fully charged.
2
3
Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera.
(l 10)
Insert the Cassette. (l 12)
≥Slide the 1 Lever to open.
≥Insert the Cassette.
≥Press the 2 Button to close the Cover.
4
Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording.
(l 12, 18)
≥Set the 3 Switch to [CAMERA]. (The [POWER] Lamp lights
up.)
≥Press the 4 Button. (Recording starts.)
≥Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording.
Viewing What Has Been Recorded
5
Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play
the tape back. (l 30)
TAPE
EJECT
PUSH CLOSE
≥Set the 5 Switch to [VCR].
1
2
≥Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.)
≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.)
≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.)
Turn the Movie Camera off. (l 12)
≥Set the 9 Switch to [OFF].
4
POWER
6
4
3
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
5
M-DEL
STILL/
8 P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
7
M-STOP
6
BLC
BLC
5
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
9
6
5
Controls and Components
2) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l 27)
3) Video Light Button [LIGHT] (l 19)
4) Super Image Stabilizer Button [SIS] (l 22)
Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Button [P.B.DIS] (l 30)
5) Fade Button [FADE] (l 22)
6
9
1 2
7
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
MULTI
SIS/
P.B.DIS
LIGHT
M-STOP
8
BLC
BLC
FADE
REC
3 4
5
10
Recording Button [REC] (l 36, 37)
6) Still Button [STILL] (l 20, 29)
Picture in Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 29)
Pause Button [;] (l 32)
Memory Card Data Delete Button [M-DEL] (NV-DS50 only)
11
12
13
(l 42)
7) Play Button [1] (l 30)
14
15
16
17
Playback Multi Button [MULTI] (l 30)
8) Stop Button [∫] (l 30)
Memory Card Stop Button [M-STOP] (NV-DS50 only) (l 40)
9) Recording Check Button [S] (l 18)
Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 30, 31)
10) Backlight Button [BLC] (l 23, 39)
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 31)
11) Eyecup
18
12) Viewfinder (l 13, 53)
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23
19
24
25
≥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.
20
21
22
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13) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 13)
14) DC Input Socket [DC IN] (l 10)
15) Battery Holder
16) S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO] (l 35, 36)
17) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (l 13)
18) Battery Release Lever [BATT RELEASE] (l 10)
19) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (l 21)
20) Lens
21) 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX ON/OFF] (l 23)
22) Built-in Video Light (l 19)
23) Cassette Eject Lever [TAPE EJECT] (l 12)
24) DV Terminal (l 37)
≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.
25) Digital Still Picture Terminal [TO PC] (NV-DS30 only) (l 37)
USB Socket [TO PC] (NV-DS50 only) (l 43)
6
26) Photoshot Button [PHOTOSHOT] (l 20, 39)
27) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 21)
26 27
Volume Lever [VOLUME] (l 30)
28
28) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 14, 25, 26, 27)
29) Menu Button [MENU] (l 14)
30) Power Lamp [POWER] (l 18, 30, 39)
31) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 18)
32) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 12)
29
30
31
32
33
34
32
33) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [A/V IN/OUT] (l 35, 36)
Headphone Socket [PHONES] (l 48)
≥Connecting 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) (l 12, 18, 30, 39, 50)
35) Card Slot Cover (NV-DS50 only) (l 38)
36) Card Slot (NV-DS50 only) (l 38)
37) Card Lock Switch [LOCK] (NV-DS50 only) (l 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.
35
36
38) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (NV-DS50 only) (l 38)
39) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (NV-DS50 only) (l 38)
40) Microphone Socket [EXT MIC]
3738 39
≥Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment.
(When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not
operate.)
40
41
42
43
41) Speaker (l 30)
42) Remote Control Sensor (l 9)
Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters (l 23)
43) Grip Belt (l 11)
44) LCD Monitor (l 13, 53)
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be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
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45) Cassette Compartment Cover (l 12)
46) Cassette Holder (l 12)
47) Tripod Receptacle
≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
44 45
46
47
7
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.
1
2
3
4
Remote Controller Buttons
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 45)
2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 35)
3) Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 45)
4) Reset Button [RESET] (l 56)
5) Recording Button [REC] (l 36, 37)
6) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 35)
7) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons
[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) (l 31)
8) Index Search Buttons
5
6
OSD
COUNTER RESET
ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
/REW PLAY
FF/
W
6
1
5
9
7
8
STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV
E
;
D
INDEX STOP/SET INDEX
K
L
∫
[:, 9] (::reverse, 9:forward) (l 33)
9) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 21, 30)
MENU
The following buttons function in the same manner as the
corresponding buttons on the Movie Camera.
11) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 18)
13) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 30, 31)
14) Play Button [1] (l 30)
15) Pause Button [;] (l 32)
Item Button [ITEM] (l 14)
16) Stop Button [∫] (l 30)
Set Button [SET] (l 14)
17) Menu Button [MENU] (l 14)
10
11
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
COUNTER RESET
ZOOM
T
12
13
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV
14
15
16
E
;
D
INDEX STOP/SET INDEX
K
L
∫
17
MENU
8
ªInserting a Button-type Battery
Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type
battery.
1
1
2
3
While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery
Holder.
Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i)
facing upward.
Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.
≥When the button-type battery is weak, replace it with a new
CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about
1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)
≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.
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1
2
3
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.
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WARNING
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100xC 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.
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ªUsing the Remote Controller
1 Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control
Sensor of the Movie Camera and press an
appropriate button.
≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately
5 metres
≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the vertical and horizontal
directions from the central axis
≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under
strong light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even
within the above ranges.
15˚
15˚
15˚
15˚
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.
9
Power Supply
ªUsing the AC Adaptor
1
Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on
the Movie Camera.
1
2
3
Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.
Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and
the AC mains socket.
≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into
the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown 1.
≥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.
1
ªUsing the Battery
2
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
3
1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.
≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input Lead
is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect them.
≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and
charging starts.
≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.
2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.
To Remove the Battery
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch 2 to [OFF], and
while pressing the [BATT RELEASE] Lever 3, slide the Battery to
remove it.
≥When attaching or removing Battery, set the [VCR/OFF/
CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the
[POWER] Lamp is not lit.
ªUsing the Car Battery Charger
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
2
If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; optional), you can
supply power to the Movie Camera and charge the battery inside
your car. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of
the Car Battery Charger.
≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car Adaptor
Cord, otherwise the fuse may blow.
BATT RELEASE
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.
3
10
Charging Time and Available Recording Time
NV-DS30
1h
1h55min.(1h20min.)
1h(40min.)
NV-DS50
1h
1h45min.(1h10min.)
55min.(35min.)
1h50min.
CGR-D08R
CGR-D08S
CGR-D120
CGP-D14S
CGP-D210
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
1h50min.
3h15min.(2h10min.)
1h40min.(1h5min.)
2h
3h50min.(2h35min.)
1h55min.(1h20min.)
3h15min.
6h40min.(4h30min.)
3h20min.(2h15min.)
5h30min.
12h55min.(8h40min.) 11h40min.(7h55min.)
6h30min.(4h20min.) 5h50min.(4h)
2h55min.(2h)
1h30min.(1h)
2h
CGR-D16S
CGR-D220
3h30min.(2h20min.)
1h45min.(1h10min.)
3h15min.
CGP-D28S
CGP-D320
6h(4h5min.)
3h(2h5min.)
5h30min.
CGA-D54S
A Charging Time
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time
C Intermittent Recording Time
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.)
≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.
≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording
time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.
≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 20oC and humidity of 60%.
If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.
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To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length
Lens Cap and Grip Belt
1
of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
1
1
Pass the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on
the Lens Cap and thread it as shown in the
illustration 1.
2, 3
2
3
Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt.
Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the
length.
≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked on to the Grip Belt 2.
≥When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.
≥When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap
attached to the Lens for protection.
2
11
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
1
2
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.
Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.
2
≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length
Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
1
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Inserting a Cassette
When power is supplied to the Movie Camera, the Cassette can be
TAPE
EJECT
taken out without turning the Movie Camera [ON].
2
3
1
Press [PUSH OPEN] Button and open the LCD
Monitor.
1
PUSH
OPEN
2
3
4
Slide the [TAPE EJECT] Lever to open the Cover.
Insert a Cassette.
Close the Cover and press the [PUSH CLOSE] mark
to lock the Cover.
ªAccidental Erasure Prevention
PUSH CLOSE
4
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette
(by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To
enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by
sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction).
1
R
E
C
SAVE
≥~Fo~r ot~he~r no~tes~co~nc~ern~ing~th~is i~tem~, s~ee~pa~ge ~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)
≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up.
CAMERA:
VCR:
Camera Mode
VCR Mode
M-CARD:
Card Recording Mode
Card Playback Mode (To this mode, press the
[M-PLAY] Button in the Card Recording Mode)
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
≥If the Card Lock Switch 1 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
LOCK 1
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [OFF].
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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
ªUsing the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the
displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
12:30:45
1
2
Tilt the Viewfinder upward.
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.
15.10.2002
ªUsing the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while
watching it.
12:30:45
15.10.2002
1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same
time, bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the
direction of the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder goes off.
1
2
2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the
desired recording angle.
≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 2 from the
vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of
90o 3 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD
Closing the LCD Monitor
1
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level
When [LCD/EVF SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is selected, the following items are
displayed. (l 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 in
the Bar Indication.
PUSH
OPEN
2
3
180x
90x
≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or
colour saturation.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
LCD/EVF SETUP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
LCD COLOUR
[-]||||----[+]
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
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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.
≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the
[VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch 1 is displayed.
2
3
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.
≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item.
Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-
Menu.
1
4
5
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.
Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a
desired mode.
≥With each pressing of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] moves
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
1
2, 3, 4, 5
IRIS/MF/JOG
to the next mode.
≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus
can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The
above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET]
Button and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (l 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.
≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
ªImage Selection (NV-DS50 only)
An Image Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu
Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.
,
1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a picture.
≥The selected picture is underlined 2.
2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of the
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
picture.
≥After the above Picture Selection Procedure, carry out the various
Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in
the following instructions.)
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
DELETE:M-DEL
D-000
PRESS STOP TO EXIT
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List of Menus
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
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.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.RECORDING SETUP
4.DISPLAY SETUP
5.LCD/EVF SETUP
6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
7.PHOTO TITLE
1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 24)
2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 20)
3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 21)
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CAMERA SETUP
4) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 23)
5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
6) Digital Effects [EFFECT] (l 28)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
1)
2)
3)
4)
PROG.AE
4
PROGRESSIVE OFF
D.ZOOM
CINEMA
OFF
5
Ω
7
º
ON
OFF 20t 500t
OFF
ON
RETURN
---- YES
5)
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
7) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 19)
8) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 19)
9) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (l 33)
10) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l 24)
11) Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (l 21)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
12) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 45)
13) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 45)
14) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 56)
≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time
Code.
15) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l 45)
[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu
DIGITAL EFFECT
EFFECT
OFF
MIRROR
6)
STROBE
SLIM
STRETCH
MOSAIC
TRACER
GAINUP
WIPE
MIX P-IN-P
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RECORDING SETUP
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
REC SPEED
AUDIO REC
SCENEINDEX 2HOUR
SP
12bit
LP
16bit
DAY
ON
WIND CUT
ZOOM MIC
OFF
OFF
ON
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
16) LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] (l 13)
17) LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR] (l 13)
18) Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] (l 13)
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
19) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 46)
20) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 46)
21) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 20)
22) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 17)
23) Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (l 19)
24) Owner ID Set [OWNER ID SET] (l 57)
25) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] (l 57)
[PHOTO TITLE] Sub-Menu (NV-DS50 only)
26) Title In Setting [TITLE] (l 41)
DISPLAY SETUP
12)
13)
14)
15)
DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE
C.RESET
DISPLAY
OFF ON
ALL PARTIAL OFF
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
LCD/EVF SETUP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
LCD COLOUR
[-]||||----[+]
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
16)
17)
18)
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
OTHER FUNCTIONS
27) Title In Mode [MODE] (l 41)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24)
25)
REMOTE
VCR1 VCR2 OFF
BEEP SOUND
SHTR EFFECT
CLOCK SET
SELFSHOOT
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
NORMAL MIRROR
OWNER ID SET OFF
OFF
ON
ON
DEMO MODE
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PHOTO TITLE
26)
TITLE
MODE
OFF
WIPE
SET
MIX
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
15
VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 32)
2) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 33)
3) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 35)
4) Multi-Picture Mode [MULTI SPEED] (l 30)
5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
VCR FUNCTIONS
1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.RECORDING SETUP
4.DISPLAY SETUP
5.LCD/EVF SETUP
6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
6) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l 34)
7) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l 34)
8) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 34)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
BLANK SEARCH OFF
1)
2)
3)
4)
ON
PHOTO SCENE
SEARCH
12bitAUDIO
MULTI SPEED
ST1 ST2 MIX
FAST NORMAL
SLOW
9) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 19)
10) Audio Dubbing [AUDIO DUB] (l 35)
11) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 35)
12) AV Socket [AV JACK] (l 36)
RETURN
---- YES
5)
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DIGITAL EFFECT
EFFECT1 OFF
STROBE
SLIM
MIRROR
MOSAIC
TRACER
6)
[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.
STRETCH
EFFECT2 OFF SEPIA B/W
7)
8)
D.ZOOM
OFF
ON
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RECORDING SETUP
[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.
9)
REC SPEED
AUDIO DUB
AUDIO REC
AV JACK
SP
LP
ON
16bit
OFF
12bit
IN OUT/PHONES
10)
11)
12)
[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.
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CARD SETUP
Card Recording Mode Menu [CARD SETUP] (NV-DS50 only)
1) Picture Size [REC MODE] (l 39)
REC MODE 320t240 640t480
1)
Card Playback Mode Menu [CARD SETUP] (NV-DS50 only)
1) Indication Display [DISPLAY] (l 40)
2) DCF Number [DCF NO.] (l 40)
3) Setting DPOF [DPOF] (l 43)
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CARD SETUP
1)
2)
3)
DISPLAY
DCF NO.
DPOF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
16
Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight
imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording.
1
2
Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [ON].
Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/
[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired
value.
1, 3
1, 2
≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 1990, ...
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
3
Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date
and time.
CLOCK SET
≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.
≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed
again.
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
HOUR
MIN.
2002
12
21
14
30
≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication 1 flashes. In this
case, charge the built-in battery.
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
≥The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock.
When the [0] 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.
1
≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power
the clock for approximately 3 months.
17
Recording
When the [AUTO] Indication 1 is displayed on the screen, the
Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In
some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be
adjusted manually. (l 25, 27)
1
AUTO
1
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to
[CAMERA].
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
1
3
2
≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up. 2
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
2
3
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to
display the [AUTO] Indication.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥Recording starts.
2
POWER
≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 3
ªTo Pause the Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. 4
≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes,
the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power
conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn on the
power again.
3
4
PAUSE
REC
ªTo Check the Recording
PAUSE
By pressing the [S] Button 5 briefly in the Recording Pause
Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded
scene.
RECORD
≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie
Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
ªTo Finish the Recording
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [OFF].
MULTI
M-STOP
5
BLC
BLC
18
ªRecording 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.
≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look 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.
ªRecording with the Built-in Video Light
By using the Built-in Video Light, you can record the scenes in the
dark place.
SIS/
P.B.DIS
LIGHT
FADE
REC
6
≥If you Press the [LIGHT] Button 6 for about 1 second, the Built-in
Video Light lights. (The [ ] Indication 7 is displayed.)
≥To turn the Built-in Video Light off, press the [LIGHT] Button for
about 1 second.
≥The subject should be within 2 metres of the Movie Camera.
ªLP 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.
7
≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely
compatible with other equipment.
≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l 35)
ªAudio 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.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.
19
Photoshot
This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures
containing sound.
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
2
M-STOP
1
Press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button in the Recording
Pause Mode.
BLC
BLC
≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds
1
and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
PHOTOSHOT
ªProgressive Photoshot
With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still
pictures with higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot
Function.
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is
set to [ON], the [æ] Indication 1 is displayed. When the [æ]
Indication is displayed, press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button in the
Recording Pause Mode.
≥This function may not work with some function setups.
PHOTO
ªContinuous 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.)
PHOTO
PHOTO
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is
recorded.
ªDigital 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.
1
≥We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the
position where you wish to record the picture so as to enter the
Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTOSHOT]
Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.
20
Zoom In/Out Functions
It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or
with wide-angle shot.
1
1
For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
W
T
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [T].
To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can 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
1t
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
5t
[ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed. 1)
≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the
surrounding noise is too loud.
10t
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.
Z.MIC
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of
subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k
magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a
magnification of 20k or even to 500k.
2
W
T
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[D.ZOOM] >> [20t] or [500t].
≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k
≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k
2
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W] or towards
[T] to zoom in or out.
MENU
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image
may deteriorate.
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.
20t
D.ZOOM
21
Image Stabilizer Function
SIS/
P.B.DIS
LIGHT
FADE
REC
If the Movie Camera might be shaken while recording, the camera
shake in the image can be corrected.
1
≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may not be
able to stabilize images.
1
Press the [SIS] Button.
≥The [[] Indication 1 appears.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer
Press the [SIS] Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In 1
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen
at the beginning of a scene.
SIS/
P.B.DIS
LIGHT
FADE
REC
1, 3
,
1
Keep pressing the [FADE] Button during the
Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2
3
When the image is completely gone, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after
starting recording.
2,
≥The image reappears gradually.
Fade Out 2
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually,
leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button while recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.
1
2 When the image is completely gone, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
3 Release the [FADE] Button.
≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
2
22
Cinema Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA]
>> [OFF].
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.
1
CINEMA
0~Lu~x~N~ig~h~t V~ie~w~F~u~nc~ti~on~~~~~~~~~
Your Movie Camera emits infra-red rays so as to record subjects
that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
1
0 LUX
ON
1
Set the [0 LUX ON/OFF] Switch to [ON] to make the
[0LUX] Indication appear.
OFF
≥Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters 1 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 [0LUX]
Indication.
1
0LUX
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.
B~ac~k~lig~h~t C~o~m~pe~n~sa~ti~on~F~u~n~ct~io~n ~~~~
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in
backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording
subject.)
MULTI
M-STOP
1
BLC
BLC
1
Press the [BLC] Button.
≥The [ª] Indication 1 appears.
To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BLC] Button.
≥When the [BLC] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes
brighter.
≥By operating the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [OFF],
the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.
1
ª
23
Recording in Special Situations
(Programme AE)
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific
recording situations.
1
1
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to
display the [MNL] Indication.
2
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[PROG.AE] >> a desired mode.
≥The Indication for the selected mode appears.
[5] Sports Mode 1
For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports
scenes.
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
[7] Portrait Mode 2
IRIS/MF/JOG
2
For bringing up people clearly from the background.
[4] Low Light Mode 3
1
For recording a dark scene brighter.
[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4
For recording a subject under spotlight in a party, theatre, etc.
3
5
2
4
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5
For recording in a glaring surrounding, such as skiing grounds,
beaches, etc.
To Cancel the Programme AE Function
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE]
>> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone for
recording.
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]
>> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
≥The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears.
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
1
WIND CUT
24
Recording in Natural Colours
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
(White Balance)
1
Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White
Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural
colours. (l 26, 56) In such a case, the white balance can be
adjusted manually.
2, 3
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
2
3
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to
display the [MNL] Indication.
Press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance
Mode.
MNL
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2 The white balalnce setting that was previously set manually [1]
3 Outdoor Mode [z]
4 Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [{]
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.
1
3
2
4
1AWB
1
1
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Adjusting White Balance Manually
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment
range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode.
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
1
2
3
4
5
Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen white
subject.
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to
display the [MNL] Indication.
Press the [PUSH] Dial.
2
1
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication is
displayed.
Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication
stops flashing.
PUSH
3, 4, 5
W.B./SHUTTER
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
IRIS/MF/JOG
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.
MNL
1
25
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
2) Blue sky
10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
7 000K
6 000K
2)
3)
4)
5)
5 000K
4 000K
6)
7)
8)
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)
4) TV screen
1)
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
9)
3 000K
7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset
8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset
9) Halogen light bulb
10) Incandescent light bulb
11) Sunrise or sunset
10)
11)
2 000K
1 000K
12)
12) Candlelight
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
1
2
3
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to
display the [MNL] Indication.
Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed
Indication 1 appears.
1
2, 3
PUSH
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
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.
MNL
1/1000
1
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.
26
Manual Iris Adjustment
(F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
1
1
2
3
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to
display the [MNL] Indication.
Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Iris Indication 1
appears.
2, 3
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Range of Iris Adjustment
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OP (Opened)i0dB, ..., OPi18dB
When the Gain-up Mode [GAINUP] (l 28) is used, Iris adjustment is
by OPi12dB.
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes
darker.
When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected, the image becomes
brighter.
MNL
1/50
1
F2.4
value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to display the
[AUTO] Indication.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
M~an~u~al~F~oc~u~s~A~dj~us~tm~e~n~t ~~~~~~~~
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where
auto focus may not function well.
1 2
1
2
3
Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to
display the [MNL] Indication.
Press the [FOCUS] Button.
≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 1 appears.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the focus.
AUTO/MNL FOCUS
3
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
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.
MNL
MF
1
27
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]
≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left
half.
2) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.
3) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
≥It produces a mosaic-like image.
4) Slim Mode [SLIM]
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
≥The picture is expanded vertically.
5) Trailing Effect Mode [TRACER]
≥It records images with a trailing effect.
6) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]
≥The Picture is expanded horizontally.
7) Gain-up Mode [GAINUP]
≥It brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this mode. (l 27)
8) Wipe Mode [WIPE] (l 29)
1) MIRROR
2) STROBE
9) Mix Mode [MIX] (l 29)
10) Picture in Picture Mode [P-IN-P] (l 29)
To Select a Desired Digital Effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT]
>> a desired Digital Effect.
To Cancel the Digital Effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT]
3) MOSAIC
5) TRACER
7) GAINUP
4) SLIM
>> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
6) STRETCH
8) WIPE
9) MIX
10) P-IN-P
28
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
Wipe Mode:
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded
scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
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] >> [EFFECT] >> [WIPE] or
[MIX].
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the
recording.
2
3
2, 3, 4
≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX]
Indication changes to [B] or [C].
WIPE
WIPE
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the
recording.
WIPE
≥The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the
new scene.
MIX
MIX
MIX
ªPicture-in-Picture Mode
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.
1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>
[EFFECT] >> [P-IN-P].
MULTI
,
M-STOP
BLC
BLC
2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to
capture and press the [STILL] Button for about
1 second.
PHOTOSHOT
3 Press the [P-IN-P] Button.
≥A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture.
≥If the [STILL] Button is pressed again, the small still picture is
cleared.
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the
MENU
[PHOTOSHOT] Button to record on the Cassette.
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
P-IN-P
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M-DEL
STILL/
3 P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
VCR Mode
3
M-STOP
2
BLC
BLC
Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the
recording.
1
1
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to
[VCR].
POWER
≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up. 1
2
Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops
automatically.
2
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
1
3
Press the [1] Button to start playback.
≥The [!] Indication 2 appears.
To Stop Playback
Press the [∫] Button. 3
4
ªAdjusting the Sound Volume
1 Push the [VOLUME] lever in the VCR mode.
W
T
VOLUME [-] | | | | - - - - [+]
≥The [VOLUME] Indication 4 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
The [VOLUME] Indication goes off a few seconds after the
adjustment is finished.
SIS/
P.B.DIS
5
≥If a cassette recorded with a copyright protection signal is played
back, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns.
LIGHT
FADE
REC
ªPlayback Digital Image Stabilizer Function
Press the [P.B.DIS] Button 5. (l 22)
≥When using the Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Function, the
image size is slightly larger.
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
2, 3
M-STOP
≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may not be
able to stabilize images.
BLC
BLC
ªMulti-Picture Mode
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
>> [MULTI SPEED] >> [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.
Press the [1] Button.
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
2
3
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
Press the [MULTI] Button.
≥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.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
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Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back
ªCue/Review Playback
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
If the [5] Button 1 or [6] Button 2 is pressed during
M-STOP
2
1
BLC
BLC
Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B.
≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or
Review Playback until you release it.
≥If the Button is pressed briefly, Cue Playback or Review Playback
continues even when it is released.
ªVariable Speed Search Function C
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.
1, 2
1
2
Keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial during playback.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired search
speed.
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
A
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable
Speed Search Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding
directions:
1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP
Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k and 20k
ªTo Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
C
B
≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show
mosaic-pattern noise.
≥The sound is muted during search.
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Slow Motion Playback
This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed.
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
STOP
OSD
1
2
Press the [1] Button.
Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote
Controller.
≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback
proceeds in the reverse direction, while pressing the [D]
Button starts Slow Motion Playback in the forward direction.
COUNTER RESET
ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
1
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV
E
;
D
INDEX STOP/SET INDEX
Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately
1/5th of the normal speed.
K
L
∫
2
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately
1/3rd of the normal speed.
MENU
To Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
}
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Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame-
advance playback.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
1
2
Press the [1] Button.
Press the [;] Button.
≥The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.
COUNTER RESET
ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
1
2
3
Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote
Controller.
≥With each pressing of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in
the reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] 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.
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV
E
;
D
INDEX STOP/SET INDEX
K
L
∫
3
;!
To Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
ªJog 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.
1
PUSH
≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than
3 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect
the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
>> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
≥The [BLANK] Indication appears 1 during the Blank Search.
≥Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the
Movie Camera switches to the Still Playback Mode.
≥If there is no blank portion left on the Cassette, the Movie
Camera stops at the end of the tape.
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
Press the [∫] Button.
1
BLANK
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Index Search Functions
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera
automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in
the following.
Photoshot Index Signal
These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are
taken in Photoshot Mode. (l 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.
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
≥If [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]
1,
2
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
Indication flashes for a few seconds. A)
COUNTER RESET
ZOOM
T
≥If the Movie Camera is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera
Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the
index signal is not recorded.
¥REC A.DUB
3
1
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
4
2
ªPhotoshot Index Search
STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV
E
;
D
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
>> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].
INDEX STOP/SET INDEX
K
L
∫
2
Press the [9] Button 1 or [:] Button 2 on the
Remote Controller.
≥With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded
in Photoshot Mode are searched.
A
≥Sounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds.
ªScene Index Search
INDEX
1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
>> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].
B
2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button on the
Remote Controller.
≥When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1]
S
1
Indication B 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.
≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
Continuous Index Search
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button is pressed for 2 seconds or
longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To
cancel, press the [1] Button 3 or the [∫] Button 4.)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
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Playback Digital Effect Functions
During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded
pictures.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
The same effects as those of Digital Effects, which are used during
recording, are obtained. (l 28)
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
1) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
1) SEPIA
2) B/W
≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like the colour of old
pictures.
2) Black & White Mode [B/W]
≥It records an image in black and white.
To Select a Desired Digital Effect
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or
[EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect.
To Cancel the Digital Effect
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or
[EFFECT2] >> [OFF].
≥If the Movie Camera is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are
cancelled.
ªPlayback Digital Zoom Function
The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times during
playback.
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>
[D.ZOOM] >> [ON].
To Cancel the Playback Digital Zoom Function
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch from VCR
Mode to other Mode, Playback Digital Zoom Function is
automatically cancelled.
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
1
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
ZOOM
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Playing Back on Your TV
By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded
scenes can be viewed on your TV screen.
≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie
Camera and TV.
[VIDEO IN]
[S-VIDEO IN]
1
Connect the [A/V IN/OUT] Socket of the Movie
Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of
the TV.
[AUDIO IN]
1
2
1
TV has an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video Cable 2 (not
supplied), too.
A/V
IN/OUT
PHONES
S-VIDEO
To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen
Press the [OSD] Button 3 on the Remote Controller.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
3
COUNTER RESET
ZOOM
A~ud~io~D~u~b~bi~ng~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
T
You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette.
≥If 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.)
≥Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording done in LP
Mode. (l 19)
1
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
M-STOP
BLC
BLC
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.
≥The same setting can be done using [RECORDING SETUP]
Sub-Menu on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
3
To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button.
To Cancel Audio Dubbing
Press the [;] Button.
The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again.
To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio
Dubbing
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
STOP
OSD
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [12bit
COUNTER RESET
ZOOM
T
AUDIO] >> [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.
2
3
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV
E
;
D
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 49.
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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.
≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (l 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:
2, 4, 5
1
Insert the recorded Cassette.
VCR:
[VIDEO IN]
[S-VIDEO IN]
2
Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure
prevention tab.
≥If various setups (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are
required, please refer to the operating instructions of your
VCR.
[AUDIO IN]
2
1
A/V
IN/OUT
PHONES
Movie Camera:
S-VIDEO
3
Press the [1] Button to start playback.
VCR:
4
5
Start recording.
Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.
Movie Camera:
6
Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied)
1, 3, 6
2 AV Cable
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Recording the Contents of Other
Equipment
After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as
illustrated at left, start the following procedures.
Movie Camera:
3, 6
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>
[AV JACK] >> [IN].
[VIDEO OUT]
[S-VIDEO OUT]
≥The [LINE-IN] Indication appears.
2
Insert an unrecorded Cassette.
Other Equipment:
[AUDIO OUT]
2
1
3
Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.
Movie Camera:
A/V
IN/OUT
PHONES
4
5
While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [1]
Button.
Press the [;] Button or [∫] Button to stop recording.
1, 2, 4, 5
S-VIDEO
Other Equipment:
6
Press the Stop Button to stop playback.
SIS/
P.B.DIS
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied)
LIGHT
FADE
REC
2 AV Cable
M-PLAY
MULTI
4
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 49.
M-STOP
BLC
BLC
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Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)
SIS/
P.B.DIS
LIGHT
FADE
REC
By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video equipment
that has a DV Input/Output Terminal using a DV Cable VW-CD1E
4
M-DEL
M-PLAY
STILL/
P-IN-P
MULTI
(optional) 1, dubbing can be done in the digital format.
[Player/Recorder]
M-STOP
BLC
BLC
1
Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode.
[Player]
2
Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[Recorder]
3
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>
[AV JACK] >> [OUT/PHONES].
4
While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [1]
Button.
≥Recording starts.
To Stop Dubbing
Press the [;] Button or the [∫] Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 49.
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
2
M-STOP
BLC
BLC
P~er~so~n~al~C~om~p~u~te~r~Co~n~n~ec~ti~on~K~it~~~~
(NV-DS30 only)
Using the Personal Computer Connection Kit, you can import still
pictures into your personal computer.
≥Use the Digital Still Picture Terminal [TO PC] 1 when using the
Personal Computer Connection Kit.
≥When recording, be careful not to cut off the Time Code from the
start of the tape.
≥For more details on the operating environment, connections, and
procedures, please refer to Personal Computer Connection Kit’s
operating instructions.
TO PC
1
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CARD Mode
Using a Card
A Card can be used to record still pictures.
≥Use genuine card only.
ªInserting a Card
Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.
1
2
3
Slide the [OPEN] Lever and open the Card Slot
Cover.
Insert the Card in the direction as shown in the
illustration 1.
2
Close the Card Slot Cover securely.
3
1
Removing the Card
ACCESS
OPEN
Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of the Card and then
pull it straight out.
≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.
1
≥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.
ª[ACCESS] Lamp 3
While the Movie Camera is making an access to the Card (reading,
recording, playback, erasing, moving of images), the [ACCESS]
2
Lamp lights up and the [PLEASE WAIT] Indication 4 appears.
≥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 actions will damage the Card, cause loss of recorded data
and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction.
4
PLEASE WAIT
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Recording on a Card
PICTURE
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.
1
2
110
320
≥Card Photoshot cannot be used when a DV Cable is connected.
PLAY:PUSH PLAY KEY
ªCard Photoshot
Recording from the Movie Camera Lens
1
Slide the [LOCK] Switch to unlock.
≥If the Card Lock Switch is set to lock, the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/
MENU
PHOTOSHOT
PUSH
4
2
M-CARD] Switch cannot be set to [M-CARD].
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
2
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to
[M-CARD].
≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up. 3
Set [CARD SETUP] >> [REC MODE] >> [320t240] or
[640t480].
Press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button.
≥The [PROCESSING] Indication 4 appears and saving a
picture takes some time. When saving is finished the
3
3
4
POWER
3
1
LOCK
[COMPLETED] Indication 5 appears.
≥If nothing is recorded for approximately 6 minutes with a Card
inserted, the Movie Camera is turned off automatically.
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
VCR
OFF
CAMERA
M-CARD
Recording from a Cassette
1 Slide the [LOCK] Switch to unlock.
≥If 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].
4
PROCESSING
COMPLETED
≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up. 3
3 Set [CARD SETUP] >> [REC MODE] >> [320t240] or
[640t480].
4 Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to
[VCR].
5 Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still
Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and
press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button.
5
≥Saving a picture takes some time.
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
MULTI
1 Remaining Number of Card Photoshot pictures
M-STOP
2 Picture Size
6
BLC
BLC
Maximum number of images recordable on a supplied Card
(8MB)
[640k480] (high image quality): approximately 70 pictures
[320k240] (Normal): approximately 190 pictures
To Use the Backlight Compensation Function
Press the [BLC] Button 6 in the Card Recording Mode. (l 23)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 49.
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Playing Back a Card
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
It plays back images recorded on a Card.
MULTI
1
Slide the [LOCK] Switch to unlock.
≥If the Card Lock Switch is set to lock, the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/
M-CARD] Switch cannot be set to [M-CARD].
M-STOP
3
BLC
BLC
2
3
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to
[M-CARD].
Press the [M-PLAY] Button.
4, 5
≥The still pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
Picture Mode. 1
2 File Number (If the colour of File Number is white, the picture
size is [640k480], if green, the picture size is [320k240].)
4
Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired picture.
≥The selected picture is underlined.
Dial to display the next picture.
LOCK
2
CAMERA
M-CARD
1
VCR
OFF
5
Press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The selected picture is shown on the entire screen.
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
3 File Number
2
4 DCF Number (Folder-File Number)
5 Picture Size (l 39)
DELETE:M-DEL
D-000
PRESS STOP TO EXIT
6 Number of prints set by DPOF (l 43)
To Change the Display on the Screen
3
4
5
6
Set [CARD SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] or [DCF NO.] >> [OFF].
DISPLAY: Select [OFF] to cancel all displays on the screen
DCF NO.: Select [OFF] to cancel DCF Number on the screen.
Playing Back Another Picture
PICTURE
1
100-0002
640
D-000
Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select [BACK] to play back the previous
"
BACKMULTINEXT!
7
Picture or [NEXT] to play back the next Picture 7. Then press the
[PUSH] Dial.
Returning to the Multi-Picture Mode
Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select [MULTI] 7, 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.
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Recording with a Photo Title
Card Images can be recorded as the Photo Title in CAMERA Mode.
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [PHOTO TITLE] >>
[MODE] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [PHOTO TITLE] >>
[TITLE] >> [SET].
1, 2
MENU
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
2
IRIS/MF/JOG
1, 2, 3, 4
≥A list of Photo Titles is displayed. 1
3
4
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.
≥The selected Photo Title is underlined.
Press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The selected Photo Title is shown on the entire screen and the
5
[PHOTO TITLE SET] Indication 2 appears for approximately
3 seconds, and the screen goes back to the Camera Mode
screen.
5
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥[WIPE] or [MIX] screen is displayed at beginning of the
recording.
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
WIPE:
The Photo Title is replaced with the current scene in a wiping
motion.
MIX:
PRESS STOP TO EXIT
The Photo Title is replaced with the current scene in a gradual
mixing effect.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 49.
2
PHOTO TITLE SET
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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
M-DEL
STILL/
P-IN-P
M-PLAY
1
1
MULTI
5
M-STOP
1
2
3
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.
≥The selected Picture is underlined pink.
≥A verification message appears.
BLC
BLC
4
5
Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The selected picture is deleted from the Card.
≥If [NO] is selected, the picture selection is cancelled.
Repeat Step 3 and 4 and press the [M-STOP] Button
when the setup is completed.
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
To Delete All Pictures
1 Press the [M-DEL] Button in the card playback mode.
2 Select [ALL] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥A verification message appears.
2, 3, 4, 5
,
2, 3
3 Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥All the pictures recorded in the Card are deleted.
To Format the Card
1
2
Press the [M-DEL] Button in the card playback mode.
Select [FORMAT] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥A verification message appears.
3
Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥All the data recorded in the Card are deleted.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 49.
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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
2, 3,
4, 5
MENU
1
2
Press [MENU] Button in the card playback mode.
Set [CARD SETUP] >> [DPOF] >> [ON] >>
[VARIABLE] >> [ON].
PUSH
W.B./SHUTTER
IRIS/MF/JOG
≥Pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture
Mode. 1
≥To print all pictures one at a time, select [ALL 1]. When all
images are not printed, select [ALL 0].
3
4
Select a desired picture.
≥The number of prints set by DPOF 2 is displayed.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select the number of
pictures to be printed, and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥[µ] Indication 3 is displayed in the picture set.
Repeat Step 3 and 4 and press the [M-STOP] Button
when the setup is completed.
1
2
5
3
6
1
3
2
4
5
DPOF SETTING
D-001
PRESS STOP TO EXIT
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 49.
U~si~ng~t~he~U~S~B~C~o~nn~e~ct~io~n ~Ki~t ~~~~~~
Using the USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures into your
personal computer.
1
2
3
Install the supplied USB driver.
Select the desired mode of the Movie Camera.
Connect the supplied USB Cable 1 to [USB] Socket.
2
≥It enters PC connection mode.
≥The USB Connection Kit can be used with Windows98 Second
Edition/Me/2000/XP.
1
≥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.)
≥Mode cannot be changed in PC connection mode by setting the
[VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch.
TO PC
≥For more details on the operating environment, installation,
connections, and procedures, please refer to USB Connection
Kit’s operating instructions.
2
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5:
7:
4:
Sports Mode (Programme AE)
(l 24)
Portrait Mode (Programme AE)
Others
(l 24)
Indications
Low Light Mode (Programme AE)
(l 24)
Spotlight Mode (Programme AE)
(l 24)
Surf & Snow Mode
Various functions and the Movie Camera status are
shown on the screen.
≥Some Indications may not be displayed according
to the model.
Ω:
º:
(Programme AE) (l 24)
Recording (l 18)
Recording Pause (l 18)
Playback (l 30)
Still Playback (l 32)
REC:
PAUSE:
!:
;:
%:
r:
Remaining Battery Power
≥When the battery power becomes low, the
Indication changes. When the battery is
discharged completely, the u (v)
Indication flashes.
Rewind/Review Playback (l 30)
Slow Motion Playback (l 31)
Still Advance Playback (l 32)
Index Search (l 33)
Recording Check (l 18)
Audio Dubbing (l 35)
Audio Dubbing Pause (l 35)
Photoshot Mode Recording (l 20)
Blank Search (l 32)
Variable Speed Search (l 31)
When you adjust shutter speed
manually, this indication appears.
(l 26)
When you adjust the F Number
manually, this indication appears.
(l 27)
&:
s:
(When you are using the AC
Adaptor, the [s] Indication may
appear, however, this is not a
malfunction.)
~, }:
";, ;!:
SEARCH:
A.DUB !:
A.DUB ;:
PHOTO:
BLANK:
2k%:
1/500:
R0:45:
Remaining Tape Time
≥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:
Cinema Mode (l 23)
Digital Zoom (l 21)
Picture in Picture Mode (l 28)
Wipe Mode (l 28)
Mix Mode (l 28)
Strobe Mode (l 28)
Gain-up Mode (l 28)
Trailing Effect Mode (l 28)
Mosaic Mode (l 28)
Mirror Mode (l 28)
Slim Mode (l 28)
Stretch Mode (l 28)
Sepia Mode (l 34)
Black & White Mode (l 34)
Playback Digital Zoom (l 34)
Standard Mode (Recording Speed
Mode) (l 19)
MIX:
F2.4:
STROBE:
GAINUP:
TRACER:
MOSAIC:
MIRROR:
SLIM:
STRETCH:
SEPIA:
B/W:
AWB:
Automatic White Balance Mode
(l 25)
1:
z:
{:
White Balance setting Mode (l 25)
Outdoor Mode (l 25)
Indoor Mode (recording under
incandescent lamp) (l 25)
Zoom Microphone (l 21)
Wind Noise Reduction (l 24)
Progressive Photoshot Mode
(l 20)
Z.MIC:
WIND CUT:
æ:
ZOOM:
SP:
LP:
Long Play Mode (Recording Speed
Mode) (l 19)
:
Video Light is on. (l 19)
INDEX:
S 1:
5k:
Index signal recording (l 33)
Search Number (l 33)
Zoom Magnification Indication
(l 21)
0LUX:
VOLUME:
15:30:45:
0 Lux Night View Mode (l 23)
Volume adjustment (l 30)
Date/Time Indication (l 45)
PLEASE WAIT:While Card is being read (during
AUTO:
MNL:
[:
Automatic Mode (l 18)
Manual Mode (l 25, 26, 27)
Image Stabilizer (l 22)
Playback, Formatting and Multi-
Picture Function use) (l 38)
PROCESSING:Card Photoshot Recording (l 39)
COMPLETED: Card Photoshot Recording
completed (l 39)
12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode (l 19)
MF:
ª:
Manual Focus (l 27)
Back Light Mode (l 23)
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CONNECT WITH PC:
Movie Camera is connected with
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or
flashes, please check the condition of the Movie
Camera.
PC.
WEBCAM:
CAPTURE:
STORAGE:
00:
PC connection mode
(in Camera mode)
PC connection mode
(in VCR mode)
PC connection mode
(in Card playback mode)
Remaining Number of Card
DCF Number (l 40)
Number of prints set by DPOF
(l 43)
≥Some Indications may not be displayed according
to the model.
3:
Y:
Condensation has occurred. (l 51)
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.
100-0001:
D-001:
No Cassette is inserted. (l 12)
The Battery is low. Recharge it.
(l 10)
1(white):
1(green):
File Number ([640k480] Image
size)(l 40)
File Number ([320k240] Image
size)(l 40)
6:
0:
The built-in battery is discharged.
(l 17)
¥:
640:
320:
DPOF Setting completed (l 43)
[640k480] Image size
[320k240] Image size
::
2END:
The video heads are dirty. (l 52)
The tape came to end during
recording.
≥For images not recorded with this Movie Camera,
the size display is determined as follows according
to the number of horizontal pixels.
REMOTE:
Wrong Remote Controller Mode
has been selected. (l 46)
UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT):
You are attempting to play back
640:
From 640 to 800 (The size is not
displayed at under 640 pixels.)
From 800 to 1024
a tape section that has been
recorded with a different TV
system.
SVGA:
XGA:
From 1024 to 1280
SXGA:
UXGA:
From 1280 to 1600
Over 1600
UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED):
Because the original recording
was done in LP Mode, audio
dubbing cannot be performed.
ªTo 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] (0h00m00s00f). (l 14) By repeatedly
Controller, you can change the Counter Display
Mode.
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:
This Cassette is incompatible.
CARD LOCKED: When you are attempting to
write the data on an SD Memory
Card whose write protection
switch is set at [LOCK].
FILE LOCKED:
When you are attempting to
delete a locked picture. The
locked picture cannot be
deleted.
ªTo Display Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate
Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY
SETUP] Sub-Menu. (l 14)
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the
Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change
the Date/Time Indication.
NO SPACE LEFT: Card does not have sufficient
memory remaining.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient
memory remaining.
NO CARD:
NO PICTURE:
Card is not inserted.
Card has no pictures recorded
on it.
ªTo 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].
CARD ERROR:
This Card is not compatible with
this Movie Camera.
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COPY INHIBITED: Because the medium is
protected by a copy guard,
images cannot be recorded
correctly.
≥When you switch the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/
M-CARD] Switch from [OFF] to Camera Mode or
Card Recording Mode.
2 Beeps
CAN NOT CHANGE MODE:
≥When you pause recording
The Mode of the Movie Camera 10 Beeps
can not be changed in the PC
connection Mode.
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during
recording
ªRecording
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
≥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 (l 56) may not function correctly.
Notes and Hints
ªSelecting Remote Controller Modes
When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously,
they can be operated individually by selecting
different Remote Controller Modes.
≥If 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.
(l 14)
Setup on the Remote Controller:
[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button
simultaneously.
ªRecording Check
≥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.
ªPhotoshot
≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior
image quality.
ªProgressive Photoshot Function
≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly
rewound point from where you press the
[PHOTOSHOT] Button.
[VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button
simultaneously.
≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is
replaced, the mode is automatically reset to
[VCR1] Mode.
≥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.
Mode when your Movie Camera is set to
Programme AE (l 24), the brightness of the
images may change.
[PROGRESSIVE] will be set to [OFF].
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT] (l 28)
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 21)
≥Image Stabilizer Function [SIS] (l 22)
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON], the shutter
speed cannot be adjusted to 1/750 s or faster.
(l 26)
ªZoom In/Out Functions
≥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.
ªConcerning the Power Supply
≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time,
the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a
malfunction.
≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although
the Battery is attached to AC Adaptor, detach the
Battery and reattach it.
≥Battery CGP-D110 and CGP-D105 cannot be
charged with this AC Adaptor.
ªInserting/Removing the Cassette
≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the
beginning of the tape before starting recording.
≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
ªAlarm Sounds
When [BEEP SOUND] 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
≥When you start recording
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≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines
of light may appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication
flashes.
ªImage Stabilizer Function
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in
a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[] Indication
lights up.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may
change or colours may not look natural.
≥After-images may appear.
≥If this mode is used for indoor recording,
playback images may flicker.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you
turn the Image Stabilizer off.
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of
the recorded still picture may become
unstable.
ªCinema Function
≥If 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.
Low Light Mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
≥With this mode, recorded images may turn out
to be extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some
cases.
ª0 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.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
ªWhite Balance
≥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.
≥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:
≥While the 0 Lux Night View Function is operating,
you cannot use any of the Programme AE Modes. ≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted
≥When the 0 Lux Night View Function is in use, the
subject should be within 3 metres of the Movie
Camera.
≥When the automatic focusing is not precise, adjust
the focus manually. (l 27) (In this case, the
[FOCUS] Button is pressed even then the Movie
Camera is in the Full Auto Mode.)
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
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback
image of a brightly shining subject or highly
reflective subject.
≥During normal playback, movement in the images
may not look smooth.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback
image may become unstable, avoid recording
under fluorescent light, mercury light, or sodium
light.
≥If you are using either Gain-up Mode (l 28) or
Programme AE Mode (l 24), you cannot adjust
the shutter speed. If the shutter speed was
adjusted manually, this setting will be cancelled.
ªProgramme AE
≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected,
you cannot adjust the shutter speed (l 26) or iris
(l 27).
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or
Low-Light Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAINUP].
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the
playback image may change, avoid recording
under fluorescent light, mercury light, or
sodium light.
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Multi-Picture Mode
ªManual Iris Adjustment
≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.
≥Playback Multi-Mode screens cannot be output
through the DV Terminal (l 37) or Digital Still
Picture Terminal (l 6).
≥If there is input from DV Terminal, a multi screen
cannot be created.
≥When signals are input from S-Video Input/Output
Socket or Audio-Video Input/Output Socket, a
Multi Screen cannot be re-displayed.
≥Signals input from S-Video Input/Output Socket or
Audio-Video Input/Output Socket cannot be
displayed on a Multi Screen.
≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris
values that will not be displayed.
≥If you are using Programme AE Mode (l 24), you
cannot adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted
manually, this setting will be cancelled.
≥If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be
cancelled.
ªDigital Effect Functions
≥When you set the following functions, [EFFECT]
will be set to [OFF].
≥Progressive Photoshot Function
ªIndex Search Functions
≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning
of tape.
[PROGRESSIVE] (l 20)
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 21)
≥Image Stabilizer Function [SIS] (l 22)
≥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.
It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected.
≥Manual Focus Mode
≥The shutter speed and White Balance cannot be
operated.
≥The Sports Mode [5], the Portrait Mode [7]
and Low Light Mode [4] are cancelled.
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix ≥When [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-
If either one of the following operations is carried
Functions cannot be used.
≥Record with Photo Title Function.
Menu is set to [TRACER], the digital modes of
[EFFECT2] cannot be used.
≥Signals of images to which digital effects are
added during playback cannot be output from the
DV Terminal (l 6) or Digital Still Picture Terminal
(l 37).
≥Even if Playback Digital Zoom Functions are being
used, images that are output from the DV Terminal
(l 6) or Digital Still Picture Terminal (l 37) are
not enlarged.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of image
suffers.
ªPlaying Back on Your TV
Picture-in-Picture Mode
≥If 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.
ªPlaying Back
Repeat Playback
If you continue to press the [1] Button for 5 seconds
or longer, the Movie Camera switches to Repeat
Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears.
(To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [VCR/
OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to [OFF].)
Listening to Playback Sound through
≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [RECORDING
SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN], nothing will be shown
on the TV screen except during playback.
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 headphones to the [PHONES] Socket (l 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.
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≥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
[1280k960], the picture played back in small size
on the LCD Monitor.
ªAudio Dubbing
≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.
≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be
dubbed.
≥If 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.
≥If 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
(l 56), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically
when the tape reaches this position.
≥In 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.
ªPhoto Title
≥The Photo Title Function and Digital Function
cannot be used simultaneously.
≥After recording, the Photo TItle setting is cleared
automatically.
ªFormatting 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.
≥When the formatting is completed, the [NO
PICTURE] Indication appears.
ªRecording the Contents of Other
Equipment
Analog-Digital Conversion
≥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.
≥It 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.
ªDPOF
ªUsing the DV Cable for Recording
≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie
Camera in use.
(Digital Dubbing)
≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried
out automatically in the same audio recording
mode as that of the Cassette on the playback-side.
≥The images on the monitor of the recording side
may be disturbed, but it does not affect the
recorded images.
≥Even if Playback Digital Effects or Playback Digital
Zoom Function have been used, these effects are
not output from the DV Terminal.
≥Even if you use device equipped with DV
Terminals (such as IEEE1394), you may not be
able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.
≥Do not connect both an S-Video Cable or AV
Cable and a DV Cable.
≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time.
Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.
ªUsing a Card in a Personal
Computer (NV-DS50 only)
≥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.
≥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.
≥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 Technology Industries
Association).
ªRecording on a Card
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥The Shutter Effect cannot be used.
≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot
be copied.
ªPlaying Back a Card
≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the
screen becomes white and the [NO PICTURE]
Indication appears.
≥If 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.
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Constructing a Folder when the Card is
used with a PC
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted
into a personal computer, folders will be displayed
as in the figure.
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.
ªAfter Use
1
2
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD]
Switch to [OFF].
3
4
Take out the Card. (NV-DS50 only)
Detach the power supply and retract the
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor.
(l 10, 13)
5
To protect the Lens, attach the supplied
Lens Cap.
ªCautions for Use
[100cdpfp]: The images (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) in
this folder are recorded in the JPEG
format.
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.
≥Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette
to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
≥If 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.
[Misc]:
Files in which DPOF Data has been
set to the image are in this.
≥[Dcim], [Im01cdpf], etc. are necessary items in the
folder structure. They have nothing to do with
actual operations.
≥In 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.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized
equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV,
video game equipment, etc.).
≥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.
≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,
images or sounds may be disturbed due to
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture
and sound.
≥By strong magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors, recording on the tape may be
damaged, or images may be distorted.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a
microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie
Camera, causing the disturbance of images and
sounds.
Capacity that can be used as conventional
memory:
8MB Card
about 6,800,000 bytes
≥If 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.
Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.
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Do not use your Movie Camera near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds
may be adversely affected.
ªAbout AC Adaptor
≥If 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.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time
than normal.
Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance
purpose or other business use.
≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of
time, the internal temperature increases and,
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥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.
≥If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such
chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and
the surface finish may peel off.
≥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.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor
1 metre or more away from radio.
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥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 current is
consumed.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery
always clean.
ªCondensation
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.
≥The camera body may be deformed and the
surface finish may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the
AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥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 wiping with a dry cloth.
≥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.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the
tape sags and deteriorates.
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
3
Open the Cassette Compartment Cover
and wait for 2 to 3 hours.
≥The number of hours to wait depends on the
amount of condensation and ambient
temperature.
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Movie
Camera power and check to see if the
Condensation Indication is displayed.
≥Even if the Condensation Indication is not
displayed, as a precaution, please wait for
another hour before using the Movie Camera.
≥If 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.
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Watch for Condensation even before the
Condensation Indication is displayed.
≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the
Condensation Indication may not be displayed
during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation
formation inside the Movie Camera.
≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze
and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first,
thus forming condensation, and then it takes
≥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.)
≥If 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.
≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from
service centres.
another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation. ≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered
When the Lens is Fogged:
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to
a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by
the warranty.
[OFF] and leave the Movie Camera in this condition Periodical Check-up
for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature
becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog
disappears naturally.
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.)
ªVideo Head Clogging and Care
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape)
are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the
ªOptimal Use of the Battery
playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes Battery Characteristics
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
≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment
≥Damaged tape
≥Long operating hours
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head
Cleaner
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 the 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.
1
2
3
Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie
Camera in the same manner as a Video
Cassette.
Press the [1] Button, and
approximately 20 seconds later, press
the [∫] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)
Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a
Video Cassette and start recording.
Then, play the tape back to check the
recorded image.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
≥The Battery has a limited life.
4
If the image is not still clear, repeat
Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head
Cleaner for 3 times or more
≥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.
consecutively.)
Notes:
≥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.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the
tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately
stop using that Cassette.
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.
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≥The surface of tape is covered with extremely
minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are
recorded. 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)
≥After usage, store the supplied SD memory card in
the enclosed bag.
≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or
impact.
≥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.
≥Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the
recorded content may be damaged.
≥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.
ªCautions 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 25oC,
Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)
Movie Camera
≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from
getting into the Camera.
≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that
expose it to high temperature.
Battery
≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures
will shorten the life of the Battery.
≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the
terminal may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥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.
≥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.
ªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens
LCD Monitor
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,
condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe
it with soft dry cloth.
Cassette
≥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.
≥If 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.
≥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.
≥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.
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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, this is not
a malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
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Viewfinder
≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.
Internal components may be seriously damaged.
≥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.
≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic
substances or equipment.
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.................................................................................. 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.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to
produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of
2: The Battery cannot be charged.
approximately 63,200 pixels. The result is more than
2: If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.
Disconnect the DC Input Lead.
Normal Recording
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
1: Recording does not start although power is
Cassette is correctly inserted.
1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
recording cannot be performed. (l 12)
1-2: Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
Cassette. (l 12)
1-3: 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.
(l 18)
1-4: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
Condensation Indication disappears. (l 51)
Other Recording
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Lens
≥If 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.
ªBuilt-in Video Light
≥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.
≥The life of the electoric bulb of the Video Light is
limited, and when it burns out, please consult with
your local Panasonic Dealer.
1: Auto Focus Function does not work.
Mode is selected, focus is automatically
adjusted. (l 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. (l 56)
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(Problems and Solutions)
Power
1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned
on.
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. (l 12)
1-2: Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not
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.
1: Is the power source connected correctly?
(l 10)
2: The Movie Camera power is turned off
automatically.
2: If you 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. (l 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. (l 10)
3-2: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
Battery
1: Battery runs down quickly.
1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the
AC Adaptor. (l 10)
2: When you record still pictures in Photoshot
Mode, the Remaining Tape Time Indication
may disappear temporarily. However, it
reappears when recording normally.
1-2: Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold
place? In cold places, the operating time of the
Battery becomes shorter. (l 52)
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3: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does
not match the actual remaining tape time.
3-1: If scenes of less than 15 seconds are
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time
cannot be displayed correctly.
3-2: 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.
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 [ST1]. (l 35)
4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function
working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the
Variable Speed Search Function. (l 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 on a
personal computer is recommended.
(l 37, 49)
Playback (Images)
1: Images cannot be played back even when
the [1] 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. (l 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.
2: During Playback the [k] 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.
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. (l 52)
3: Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be
damaged. Please consult a dealer.
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Explanation of Terms
ªDigital 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.
Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the Movie Camera or the
headphones.
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
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.
1: Is the volume too low? Push the [VOLUME]
Lever to adjust the volume. (l 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 has 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. (l 35)
3: The original sound was erased when audio
dubbing was performed.
3: If you 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.
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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.
ªFocus
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
ªTime Code
≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at
the centre of an image, it may be impossible to Time Code signals are data that indicate time
focus on a subject that is located in both
foreground and background.
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
glass
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.
≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the
subject behind the glass will not be focused.
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings
≥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
≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part
of the sub-code at each recording.
≥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 [0h00m00s00f] may
appear, but the Time Code starts from the
previous value.)
≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.
≥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 no breaks, we recommend the
use of the Blank Search Function (l 32) before
recording a new scene.
≥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
≥Because the focus lens inside moves
mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fast-
moving subject.
6) Recording a subject with little contrast
≥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.
ªMemory Stop Function
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the
following operations.
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired
position
ªWhite Balance Adjustment
1
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY]
>> [MEMORY].
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.
2
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the
tape position from which you want to
play it back later. (l 8, 15)
Start playback or recording.
After playback or recording has
finished:
3
4
White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of
light and makes adjustment so that the white colour
will become pure white.
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD]
Switch to [VCR].
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5
Rewind the tape.
ªDemonstration Mode
≥The tape automatically stops approximately at If no operation takes place for approximately
the position where the counter was set to zero. 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to
Stopping editing automatically during audio
dubbing
the Movie Camera and the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/
M-CARD] Switch was turned to [CAMERA] without
inserting a Cassette, the Movie Camera is
1
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY]
>> [MEMORY].
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].
2
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the
position where you want to stop
editing.
3
4
Play back the still picture where you
want to start audio dubbing.
Start audio dubbing. (l 35)
≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at the
position where the counter was set to zero.
ªOwner ID
You can register your name and address in your
Movie Camera to identify the owner.
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] >> [OWNER ID SET] >>
[ON].
≥The [OWNER ID] Menu appears.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select
[PIN NUMBER] and press the [PUSH]
Dial to input desired numbers.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select numbers
and press the [PUSH] Dial to enter
them.
2
3
≥You can input 4 digits.
4
5
Press the [∫] Button.
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].
Press the [∫] Button to finish the setup.
6
To verify Owner ID
≥Keep pressing the [;] 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.)
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Weight:
(NV-DS30)
Approx. 570 g (without Battery
and DV cassette)
Specifications
Digital Video Camera
Information for your safety
Approx. 650 g (with CGR-D08R
and DVM60)
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
(NV-DS50)
Approx. 580 g (without Battery
and DV cassette)
Approx. 660 g (with CGR-D08R
and DVM60)
(NV-DS30) Recording
2.9 W (When using Viewfinder)
4.5 W (When using LCD
Monitor)
(NV-DS50) Recording
3.3 W (When using Viewfinder)
4.9 W (When using LCD
Monitor)
Operating Temperature: 0 oCj40 oC
Operating Humidity:
10%j80%
Card Memory Functions
Recording Media:
(NV-DS50 only)
MultiMediaCard, SD Memory
Card
Recording Format:
Tape Used:
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital
Video SD Format)
6.35 mm digital video tape
Image Compression:
JPEG
Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with
DVM80)
AC Adaptor
Information for your safety
Video
Recording System:
Television System:
Digital Component
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL
colour signal
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
DC Output:
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
20 W
DC 7.9 V, 9 W (Movie Camera
Operation)
DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery
Charging)
Audio
Recording System:
PCM Digital Recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch),
12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
1/4-inch CCD Image Sensor
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length;
3.6–36 mm,
Macro (Full Range AF)
43 mm
10:1 Power Zoom
2.5-inch LCD
Image Sensor:
Lens:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
70 (W)k45 (H)k116 (D) mm
Approx. 165 g
Filter Diameter:
Zoom:
Monitor:
Viewfinder:
Microphone:
Electronic Viewfinder
Stereo
Speaker:
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
1,400 lx
Standard Illumination:
Minimum Required
Illumination:
1 lx (Digital Gain-up Mode)
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Video Output Level:
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:
S-Video Input Level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
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)
DV Input/Output Terminal
(IEEE1394, 4-pin)
Digital Interface:
USB:
(NV-DS50 only)
Card reader/writer function,
USB 1.1 compliant (max.
12Mbps)
Dimensions:
Approx. 74 (W)k89 (H)k188
(D) mm
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Index
ªA
AC Adaptor .................................................. 10, 51
Audio Dubbing ................................................... 35
Auto Focus ........................................................ 56
ªP
ªB
Black & White Mode .......................................... 34
Blank Search ..................................................... 32
ªC
Card Photoshot ................................................. 39
Card Playback ................................................... 40
Charging the Battery ......................................... 10
Cinema Mode .................................................... 23
Condensation .................................................... 51
Continuous Photoshot ....................................... 20
Cue Playback .................................................... 31
ªR
ªD
Stretch Mode .....................................................28
Surf & Snow Mode ............................................24
Date/Time Indication ......................................... 45
Date/Time Setting ............................................. 17
DCF ................................................................... 49
Digital Still Picture ............................................. 20
Digital Zoom ...................................................... 21
DPOF Setting .................................................... 43
Dubbing ....................................................... 36, 37
ªE
ªF
Fade .................................................................. 22
Formatting ......................................................... 49
ªG
ªH
Headphones ...................................................... 48
ªI
Variable Speed Search .....................................31
Iris ..................................................................... 27
ªJ
Jog Playback ..................................................... 32
ªL
LCD Monitor ...................................................... 13
Low Light Mode ................................................. 24
ªZ
ªM
Zoom .................................................................21
Zoom Microphone .............................................21
Macro Close-up ................................................. 21
Manual Focus .................................................... 27
Memory Stop ..................................................... 56
Menu Screen ..................................................... 14
Microphone ....................................................... 21
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VQT9695
F0102Me0 ( 6500 A)
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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