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Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-
type battery.

1

While pressing the Stopper 

1

, pull out the 

Battery Holder.

2

Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (

i

facing upward.

3

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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WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE 
NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).
IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR 
DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN 
EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE 
AND MANUFACTURER.
THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND 
LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE 
CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR 
RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE 
DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR 
BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

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Using 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 15

o

 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.

For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.

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Summary of Contents for NV-DS60B

Page 1: ...NV DS60 NV DS65 Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No NV DS60B NV DS65B Before use please read these instructions completely LSQT0681B Web Site http www panasonic co uk index html ...

Page 2: ...AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician ªIMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the ...

Page 3: ...published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted The Movie Camera is considered as household appliance The use of the Movie Camera with Car Battery Charger Car Adaptor Cord or AC Adaptor in a car is only allowed while stopping the car www panasonic co uk for U...

Page 4: ...er LCD Monitor 15 Using the Menu Screen 16 List of Menus 17 Setting Date and Time 19 Replacing Clock Battery 19 CAMERA Mode Recording 20 Photoshot 22 Zoom In Out Functions 23 Digital Zoom Function 23 Image Stabilizer Function 24 Fade In Out Functions 24 Cinema Function 25 Colour Night View Function 25 Backlight Compensation Function 25 Recording in Special Situations 26 Wind Noise Reduction Functi...

Page 5: ...S Cassette Dubbing 38 Using the DV Cable for Recording 39 Personal Computer Connection Kit 39 CARD Mode Using a Card 40 Recording on a Card 41 Playing Back a Card 42 Recording with a Photo Title 43 Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card 44 Writing Printing Data on a Card 45 Using the USB Connection Kit 45 Others Indications 46 Warning Alarm Indications 47 Notes and Hints 48 Cautions for Use 53 B...

Page 6: ...CGR D220 1600mAh 5 Battery Pack Lithium CGP D28S CGP D320 2800mAh 6 Battery Pack Lithium CGR D53S CGR D815 5300mAh 7 Car Battery Charger VW KBD2E 8 ND Filter VW LND27E 9 MC Protector VW LMC27E 10 Wide Conversion Lens VW LW2707N2E 11 Tele Conversion Lens VW LT2714N2E 12 Stereo Microphone VW VMS2E 13 Shoe Adaptor VW SK11E 14 Tripod VZ CT55E 15 Personal Computer Connection Kit VW DTA30E VW DTA29E NV ...

Page 7: ...n and start recording l 14 20 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 32 Set the 5 Switch to VCR Press the 6 Button Rewind the tape Press the 7 Button Playback starts Press the 8 Button Playback stops 6 Turn...

Page 8: ...Button 1 l 32 Playback Multi Button MULTI l 32 Memory Card Play Button M PLAY NV DS65 only l 42 10 Fast Forward Cue Button 5 l 33 11 Mode Selector Button AUTO MANUAL l 20 27 28 29 12 Super Image Stabilizer Button SIS l 24 Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Button PB DIS l 32 13 Stop Button l 32 Memory Card Stop Button M STOP NV DS65 only l 42 14 Pause Button l 34 Memory Card Data Delete Button M DE...

Page 9: ... to this socket activates the Movie Camera s built in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it When connecting the headphones with remote controller to the PHONES Socket the Movie Camera may cause the mis operation 40 Off On Mode Selector Switch VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD M CARD NV DS65 only l 14 20 32 41 53 41 Grip Belt l 13 42 Cassette Holder l 14 43 Cassette Cover Close Button PUSH CLOS...

Page 10: ...Button 6 l 32 33 14 Play Button 1 l 32 15 Pause Button l 34 Item Button ITEM l 16 16 Stop Button l 32 Set Button SET l 16 17 Menu Button MENU l 16 ªFree Style Controller This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles high to low and is also convenient when the Tripod is used When you do not use this controller attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience This controller allows t...

Page 11: ...N EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION ...

Page 12: ...r 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 BATTERY RELEASE Lever 3 slide the Battery to remove it When attaching or removing Battery set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to...

Page 13: ...the Lens Cap Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand 1 Pass the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap and thread it as shown in the illustration 1 2 Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt 3 Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length When you remove the Lens Cap press the knobs firmly When you are not recording be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached ...

Page 14: ... Camera ON 1 Slide the TAPE EJECT Lever to open the Cover 2 Insert a Cassette 3 Close the Cover and press the PUSH CLOSE mark to lock the Cover ªAccidental Erasure Prevention 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...

Page 15: ...anges will damage the Movie Camera Closing the LCD Monitor 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 16 LCD Brightness LCD BRIGHTNESS It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen LCD Colour Level LCD COLOUR It adjusts the co...

Page 16: ...the Remote Controller l 10 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 But the setups of DIGITAL EFFECT are not retained 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 s...

Page 17: ...ect SHTR EFFECT l 22 22 Date and Time Setting CLOCK SET l 19 23 Self Recording SELF REC l 21 24 Owner ID Set OWNER ID SET l 60 25 Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE l 60 PHOTO TITLE Sub Menu NV DS65 only 26 Title In Setting TITLE l 43 27 Title In Mode MODE l 43 PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1 CAMERA SETUP 2 DIGITAL EFFECT 3 RECORDING SETUP 4 DISPLAY SETUP 5 LCD EVF SETUP 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 PHOTO ...

Page 18: ... Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu All of the items on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu are the same as those on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu Card Playback Mode Menu CARD SETUP NV DS65 only 1 Indication Display DISPLAY l 42 2 DCF Number DCF NO l 42 3 Setting DPOF DPOF l 45 PRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR FUNCTIONS 1 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2 DIGITAL EF...

Page 19: ...ay Do not reverse the polarity 4 Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks 1 meet Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to OFF or disconnect the Movie Camera from a power source when replacing the clock battery The life of the battery is about 5 years Keep the button type battery out of the reach of children Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTE...

Page 20: ...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 ªTo Check the Recording By pressing the S Button 5 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode you can play bac...

Page 21: ...t images will appear 2 Press the LIGHT Button 2 Gain Up mode is set to off To eliminate ghost images use this mode 3 Press the LIGHT Button 3 The Video Light turns off Pressing the LIGHT Button again returns to 1 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 A...

Page 22: ... ªContinuous Photoshot If the PHOTO SHOT 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 1 second intervals until the button is released However this does not operate when using Progressive Photoshot The screen blinks and at the same time a shutter clicking sound is recorded ª...

Page 23: ...n is displayed 1 The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud For other notes concerning this item see page 49 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...

Page 24: ...pressing the FADE Button during the Recording Pause Mode The image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Release the FADE Button about 3 seconds after starting recording 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 pre...

Page 25: ...el the Colour Night View Function Press the COLOUR NIGHT VIEW Button For other notes concerning this item see page 49 Backlight Compensation Function This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject 1 Press the BACK LIGHT Button The ª Indication 1 appears To Resume Normal Recording Press the BACK LIGHT Butt...

Page 26: ...ight Mode 3 For recording a dark scene brighter Ω Spotlight Mode 4 For recording a subject under spotlight in a party theatre etc 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 50 Wind Noise Reduction Function This function re...

Page 27: ...e PUSH Dial until the AWB Indication appears Or press the AUTO MANUAL Button to display the AUTO Indication Adjusting White Balance Manually For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode 1 Point the Movie Camera at a full screen white subject 2 Press the AUTO MANUAL Button to display the MNL Indication 3 Press the PUSH Dial The AW...

Page 28: ...t light bulb 11 Sunrise or sunset 12 Candlelight For other notes concerning this item see page 50 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast moving subjects 1 Press the AUTO MANUAL Button to display the MNL Indication 2 Press the PUSH Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication 1 appears 3 Turn the PUSH Dial to adjust the shutter speed Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1 50 1 8000...

Page 29: ...ached indicates a Gain up value If this value is too large the quality of the image deteriorates To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the AUTO MANUAL Button to display the AUTO Indication For other notes concerning this item see page 50 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well 1 Press the AUTO MANUAL Button to displa...

Page 30: ...railing Effect Mode TRAIL It records images with a trailing effect 6 Stretch Mode STRETCH The Picture is expanded horizontally 7 Gain up Mode GAIN UP It brightens images electronically 8 Wipe Mode WIPE l 31 9 Mix Mode MIX l 31 10 Picture in Picture Mode P IN P l 31 To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT a desired Digital Effect To Cancel the Digital Effect Se...

Page 31: ... The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene ªPicture in Picture Mode You can display a sub screen still picture inside the screen 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT P IN P 2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to capture and press the STILL Button 3 Press the P IN P Button A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture If the STILL Button is pr...

Page 32: ... by mosaic like patterns ªPlayback Digital Image Stabilizer Function Press the PB DIS Button 5 l 24 When using the Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Function the image size is slightly larger If the Movie Camera shakes too much this function may not be able to stabilize images ªMulti Picture Mode You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS M...

Page 33: ...Variable Speed Search feature is not available when the Repeat Playback is active ªTo Resume Normal Playback Press the 1 Button During Cue or Review Playback fast moving images may show mosaic pattern noise The sound is muted during search Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed 1 Press the 1 Button 2 Press the E Button or D Button on the Remote Controller When the E B...

Page 34: ...n the forward or backward direction 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 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...

Page 35: ...ded ªPhotoshot Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS SEARCH PHOTO 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 Sounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds ªScene Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS SEARCH SCENE 2 Press the 9 Button 1 or Button 2 on ...

Page 36: ...t 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 EFFECT1 and 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 Ca...

Page 37: ...ot be performed on a recording done in LP Mode l 21 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 P...

Page 38: ...isplayed tape counter and function indications are also copied Movie Camera 1 Insert the recorded Cassette VCR 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure prevention tab If various setups such as external input tape speed etc are required please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR Movie Camera 3 Press the 1 Button to start playback VCR 4 Start recording 5 Press the Pause or Stop Bu...

Page 39: ... Recording starts To Stop Dubbing Press the Button or the Button For other notes concerning this item see page 51 Personal Computer Connection Kit NV DS60 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...

Page 40: ...ng the Card close the Card Slot Cover 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 ACCESS Lamp is available only when the Card Slot Cover is opened While the Movie Camera is making an access to the Card reading recording playback erasing moving of images the ACCESS...

Page 41: ...ie Camera is turned off automatically Recording from a Cassette 1 Set the VCR OFF CAMERA M CARD Switch to VCR 2 Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record and press the PHOTO SHOT Button Saving a picture takes some time 1 Remaining Number of Card Photoshot pictures 2 Picture Size Maximum number of images recordable on a supplied Card 8MB 640k480 ...

Page 42: ...umber 5 Picture Size l 41 6 Number of prints set by DPOF l 45 To Change the Display on the Screen 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 Turn the PUSH Dial and select BACK to play back the previous Picture or NEXT to play back the next Picture 7 Then press the PUS...

Page 43: ...tle is shown on the entire screen and the 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 WIPE The Photo Title is replaced with the current scene in a wiping motion MIX The Photo Title is replaced with the current scene in a gradu...

Page 44: ...ected the picture selection is cancelled 5 Repeat Step 3 and 4 and press the M STOP Button when the setup is completed 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 3 Select YES and press the PUSH Dial All the pictures recorded in the Card are deleted To Format the Card 1 Press the M DEL Button in the c...

Page 45: ...is completed For other notes concerning this item see page 52 Using the USB Connection Kit NV DS65 only Using the USB Connection Kit you can import still pictures into your personal computer 1 Install the supplied USB driver 2 Select the desired mode of the Movie Camera 3 Connect the supplied USB Cable 1 to USB Socket 2 It enters PC connection mode The USB Connection Kit can be used with Windows98...

Page 46: ... MF Manual Focus l 29 ª Back Light Mode l 25 5 Sports Mode Programme AE l 26 7 Portrait Mode Programme AE l 26 4 Low Light Mode Programme AE l 26 Ω Spotlight Mode Programme AE l 26 º Surf Snow Mode Programme AE l 26 REC Recording l 20 PAUSE Recording Pause l 20 Playback l 32 Still Playback l 34 Fast forward Cue Playback l 33 Rewind Review Playback l 32 Slow Motion Playback l 33 Still Advance Playb...

Page 47: ...Display Mode By changing DISPLAY on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu you can change the Display Mode to All Function Display ALL Partial Display PARTIAL and Minimum Display OFF Warning Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the condition of the Movie Camera Some Indications may not be displayed according to the model 3 Condensation has occurred l 54 Y...

Page 48: ...vie 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 16 Setup on the Remote Controller VCR1 Press the D Button and Button simultaneously VCR2 Press the E Button and Button simultaneously When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced the mode is au...

Page 49: ...owing functions PROGRESSIVE will be set to OFF Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT l 30 Digital Zoom D ZOOM l 23 Image Stabilizer Function SIS l 24 When PROGRESSIVE is set to ON the shutter speed cannot be adjusted to 1 750 s or faster l 28 ªZoom In Out Functions When you are zooming on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 2 metres or more away from the Movie Came...

Page 50: ... flashes The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective ...

Page 51: ...cture Terminal l 39 Even if Playback Digital Zoom Functions are being used images that are output from the DV Terminal l 9 or Digital Still Picture Terminal l 39 are not enlarged As you enlarge an image the quality of image suffers 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 d...

Page 52: ...connected 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 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 T...

Page 53: ...wy 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 Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equi...

Page 54: ...nd the Battery will not function even after it is recharged 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 ...

Page 55: ...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 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...

Page 56: ...nd 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 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 ot...

Page 57: ...instructions of your accessories ªBuilt in Video Light A light emitting diode LED is used for the Built in Video Light Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Power 1 The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on 1 Is the power source connected correctly l 12 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 th...

Page 58: ...acteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction 3 Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen 3 Have you selected Video Input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for the connection 4 Playback image is not clear 4 Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty If the h...

Page 59: ... 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 s...

Page 60: ...IONS OWNER ID SET ON The OWNER ID Menu appears 2 Turn the PUSH Dial to select PIN NUMBER and press the PUSH Dial to input desired numbers 3 Turn the PUSH Dial to select numbers and press the PUSH Dial to enter them You can input 4 digits 4 Press the Button 5 Repeat Steps 2 4 to input desired characters for NAME and POSTCODE You can input up to 12 characters in NAME and up to 11 characters in POSTC...

Page 61: ...ction Video Output Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Output Level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 3 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Output Level Line 316 mV 600 ohm Digital Still Picture NV DS60 only Digital Still Picture Output Control Signal Output Digital Interface NV DS60 only DV Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin NV DS65 only DV Input Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin USB NV DS65 only Card reader writer function ...

Page 62: ...4 ªL LCD Monitor 15 Low Light Mode 26 ªM Macro Close up 23 Manual Focus 29 Memory Stop 60 Menu Screen 16 Microphone 23 Mirror Mode 30 Mix Mode 30 Mosaic Mode 30 ªP Photo Title 43 Photoshot 22 41 Picture in Picture Mode 30 Playback Digital Effects 36 Playback Zoom 36 Portrait Mode 26 Programme AE 26 ªR Recording Check 20 Recording Pause Mode 20 Recording Speed 21 Remaining Tape Time 46 Remote Contr...

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