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Operating Instructions

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NV-DS30A

NV-DS50A

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT9695

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NV-DS30

NV-DS50

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A-ENG.book 1 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No. NV-DS30 NV-DS30A NV-DS50A NV-DS50 Card Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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A-ENG.book 2 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Before Use Information for Your Safety Movie Camera ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera. AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. ≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
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A-ENG.book 3 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Contents Before Use VCR Mode Information for Your Safety .................................... 2 Contents................................................................. 3 Standard Accessories ............................................ 4 Optional Accessories ............................................. 4 Getting Started ....................................................... 5 Controls and Components .....................................
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A-EngText.fm 4 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時８分 Standard Accessories 1) 2) Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.
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A-ENG.book 5 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Getting Started 1 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 Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera. (l 10) 3 Insert the Cassette. (l 12) ≥Slide the 1 Lever to open. 2 ≥Insert the Cassette. ≥Press the 2 Button to close the Cover. 4 Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording.
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A-ENG.book 6 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Controls and Components 1 2 M-DEL STILL/ P-IN-P AUTO/MNL FOCUS LIGHT SIS/ P.B.DIS 6 7 8 M-STOP FADE REC 3 4 5 M-PLAY MULTI 9 10 BLC BLC 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1) 2) 3) 4) Mode Selector Button [AUTO/MNL] (l 18, 25, 26, 27) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l 27) Video Light Button [LIGHT] (l 19) Super Image Stabilizer Button [SIS] (l 22) Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Button [P.B.
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A-ENG.book 8 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Remote Controller 1 3 OSD START/ STOP ZOOM 5 6 T /REW V 8 PHOTO SHOT COUNTER RESET 4 7 DATE/ TIME 6 ¥REC A.DUB PLAY FF/W 1 5 sVOL r 2 W 9 STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP/SET INDEX L ∫ MENU OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP COUNTER RESET T /REW V 6 14 15 16 ZOOM ¥REC A.
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A-ENG.book 9 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. 1 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.
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A-ENG.book 10 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on 1 the Movie Camera. 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket. ≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown 1.
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A-ENG.book 11 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Charging Time and Available Recording Time CGR-D08R CGR-D08S CGR-D120 CGP-D14S CGP-D210 CGR-D16S CGR-D220 CGP-D28S CGP-D320 CGA-D54S A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C NV-DS30 1h 1h55min.(1h20min.) 1h(40min.) 1h50min. 3h15min.(2h10min.) 1h40min.(1h5min.) 2h 3h50min.(2h35min.) 1h55min.(1h20min.) 3h15min. 6h40min.(4h30min.) 3h20min.(2h15min.) 5h30min. 12h55min.(8h40min.) 6h30min.(4h20min.) NV-DS50 1h 1h45min.(1h10min.) 55min.(35min.) 1h50min. 2h55min.(2h) 1h30min.
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A-ENG.book 12 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera. 2 Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. ≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
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A-ENG.book 13 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª Using 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 15.10.2002 15.10.2002 1 Tilt the Viewfinder upward. 2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1. ª Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it. 12:30:45 15.10.
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A-ENG.book 14 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu. ≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item. 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected SubMenu.
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A-ENG.book 15 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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] 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.DISPLAY SETUP 5.LCD/EVF SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS 7.PHOTO TITLE [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA SETUP 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) PROG.AE PROGRESSIVE D.
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A-EngText.fm 16 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時８分 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu VCR FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.DISPLAY SETUP 5.LCD/EVF SETUP 6.
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A-ENG.book 17 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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 Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [ON]. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/ [DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value. 1, 3 1, 2 MENU ≥Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 1990, ... PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG CLOCK YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MIN.
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A-ENG.book 18 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 CAMERA Mode Recording AUTO 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 1 Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to 1 2 VCR OFF CAMERA M-CARD AUTO/MNL FOCUS [CAMERA]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up.
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A-ENG.book 19 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 ª Recording Yourself By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress. ≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.
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A-ENG.book 20 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Photoshot 2 This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. M-PLAY M-DEL STILL/ P-IN-P MULTI 1 Press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button in the Recording M-STOP Pause Mode. BLC BLC ≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
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A-ENG.book 21 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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): VOLUME W T Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [T].
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A-ENG.book 22 ページ LIGHT 1 SIS/ P.B.DIS ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Image Stabilizer Function If the Movie Camera might be shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. ≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize images. FADE REC 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.
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A-ENG.book 23 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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.
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A-EngText.fm 24 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時９分 Recording in Special Situations 1 AUTO/MNL FOCUS (Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations. 1 Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to display the [MNL] Indication. 2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode. MENU 2 PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG 1 2 3 4 5 ≥The Indication for the selected mode appears.
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A-ENG.book 25 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Recording in Natural Colours AUTO/MNL FOCUS 1 2, 3 PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG (White Balance) 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. 1 Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to display the [MNL] Indication. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial. ≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
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A-EngText.fm 26 ページ 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 1) 4 000K 3 000K ２００２年２月１日午後１時９分 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.
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A-ENG.book 27 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Manual Iris Adjustment 2, 3 1 AUTO/MNL FOCUS (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. 1 Press the [AUTO/MNL] Button for about 1 second to display the [MNL] Indication. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Iris Indication 1 appears. PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris. MNL 1/50 F2.4 1 Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OP (Opened)i0dB, ...
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A-ENG.book 28 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects [EFFECT] MENU PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG 1) MIRROR 2) STROBE 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.
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A-ENG.book 29 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 ª Wipe 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: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out. MENU PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG 1 1 Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. ≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
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A-ENG.book 30 ページ 3 ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 VCR Mode M-PLAY M-DEL STILL/ P-IN-P 3 MULTI M-STOP 2 Playing Back BLC BLC The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 1 Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch to POWER [VCR]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp lights up. 1 2 Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. 1 2 VCR OFF CAMERA M-CARD ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.
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A-ENG.book 31 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back M-PLAY M-DEL STILL/ P-IN-P MULTI M-STOP 2 1 BLC BLC ª Cue/Review Playback If the [5] Button 1 or [6] Button 2 is pressed during 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.
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A-EngText.fm 32 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１０分 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP COUNTER RESET ZOOM /REW V 6 ¥REC A.DUB PLAY FF/W 1 5 sVOL r T 1 2 W STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV 3 E ; D INDEX K STOP/SET INDEX L ∫ ;! This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frameadvance playback. 1 Press the [1] Button. 2 Press the [;] Button. ≥The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.
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A-ENG.book 33 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Index Search Functions MENU PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG 1, 1 2 DATE/ TIME OSD START/ STOP PHOTO SHOT COUNTER RESET ZOOM /REW V 4 2 2 6 A.DUB PLAY FF/W 1 5 sVOL r T ¥REC 3 W STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP/SET INDEX L ∫ 1 2 To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
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A-ENG.book 34 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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 2) B/W 1) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] ≥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.
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A-ENG.book 35 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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. [S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 2 1 A/V IN/OUT PHONES 1 Connect the [A/V IN/OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. ≥Using the AV Cable 1, make a connection with the TV.
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A-EngText.fm 36 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１０分 Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette 2, 4, 5 (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: 1 Insert the recorded Cassette.
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A-ENG.book 37 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Using the DV Cable for Recording LIGHT SIS/ P.B.DIS FADE (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, dubbing can be done in the digital format. [Player/Recorder] 4 REC M-PLAY M-DEL STILL/ P-IN-P MULTI M-STOP 1 Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode. BLC BLC [Player] 2 Press the [1] Button to start playback.
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A-EngText.fm 38 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１１分 CARD Mode Using a Card A Card can be used to record still pictures. ≥Use genuine card only. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever and open the Card Slot Cover. 2 1 3 ACCESS OPEN 1 2 Insert the Card in the direction as shown in the illustration 1. 3 Close the Card Slot Cover securely.
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A-EngText.fm 39 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１１分 Recording on a Card Still pictures can be recorded on a Card from the Movie Camera lens as well as from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥Card Photoshot cannot be used when a DV Cable is connected. PICTURE 1 2 110 320 ª Card Photoshot PLAY:PUSH PLAY KEY Recording from the Movie Camera Lens 1 Slide the [LOCK] Switch to unlock. MENU 33 3 PHOTOSHOT PUSH W.B.
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A-EngText.fm 40 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１１分 Playing Back a Card It plays back images recorded on a Card. M-PLAY M-DEL STILL/ P-IN-P MULTI 3 M-STOP BLC BLC 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 4, 5 [M-CARD]. 3 Press the [M-PLAY] Button. ≥The still pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in MultiPicture Mode. 1 PUSH W.B.
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A-EngText.fm 41 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１１分 Recording with a Photo Title Card Images can be recorded as the Photo Title in CAMERA Mode. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [PHOTO TITLE] >> 1, 2 MENU 1, 2, 3, 4 PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG [MODE] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. 2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [PHOTO TITLE] >> [TITLE] >> [SET]. ≥A list of Photo Titles is displayed. 1 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title. ≥The selected Photo Title is underlined. 4 Press the [PUSH] Dial.
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A-EngText.fm 42 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１１分 Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card 1 1 Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the still pictures recorded on a Card. After the picture is deleted, it cannot be restored. M-PLAY M-DEL STILL/ P-IN-P MULTI 5 M-STOP 1 BLC BLC To Select and Delete a Picture 1 Press the [M-DEL] Button in the card playback mode. 2 Select [FILE] and press the [PUSH] Dial. 3 Select the picture and press the [PUSH] Dial. ≥The selected Picture is underlined pink.
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A-EngText.fm 43 ページ２００２年２月１日金曜日午後１時１１分 Writing Printing Data on a Card 1 2, 3, 4, 5 (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. MENU 1 Press [MENU] Button in the card playback mode. 2 Set [CARD SETUP] >> [DPOF] >> [ON] >> PUSH W.B./SHUTTER IRIS/MF/JOG [VARIABLE] >> [ON]. ≥Pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode.
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A-ENG.book 44 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 5: Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. ≥Some Indications may not be displayed according to the model. r: Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. s: (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however, this is not a malfunction.
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A-ENG.book 45 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日 CONNECT WITH PC: Movie Camera is connected with PC.
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A-ENG.book 46 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 COPY INHIBITED: Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. CAN NOT CHANGE MODE: The Mode of the Movie Camera can not be changed in the PC connection Mode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Notes and Hints ª Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.
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A-ENG.book 47 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日 ª Image 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. ≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off.
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A-ENG.book 48 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 ª Manual Iris Adjustment Multi-Picture Mode ≥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. ≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.
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A-ENG.book 49 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日 ª Audio 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.
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A-ENG.book 50 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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. ª After Use 1 Take out the Cassette.
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A-ENG.book 51 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日 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. 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.
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A-ENG.book 52 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 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 another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.
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A-ENG.book 53 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日 ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended Temperature: 15 to 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.
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A-ENG.book 54 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 .................................................................................. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 63,200 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. ......................................................................
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A-ENG.book 3: 55 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日 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. Playback (Images) 1: Images cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed.
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A-ENG.book 56 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 ª Focus Automatic White Balance Adjustment Auto Focus 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.
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A-ENG.book 57 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 5 Rewind the tape. ª Demonstration Mode ≥The tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to zero.
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A-ENG.book 58 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Specifications Weight: Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 7.9/7.2 V (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) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
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A-ENG.book 59 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 Index ªA AC Adaptor .................................................. 10, 51 Audio Dubbing ................................................... 35 Auto Focus ........................................................ 56 Automatic White Balance Adjustment ............... 56 ªB Backlight Compensation ................................... 23 Black & White Mode .......................................... 34 Blank Search .................................................
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A-ENG.book 60 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午前１１時３２分 A VQT9695 F0102Me0 ( 6500 A) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.