Panasonic NV ds15 Manual de Usuario

Digital Video Camera
Model No.
NV-DS12B Operating Instructions

NV-DS15B
NV-DS150B
NV-DS25B
NV-DS12B NV-DS15B NV-DS150B NV-DS25B
LCD Monitor
MultiMediaCard
DV In
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT8744-1
Check List for the Standard Accessories Controls and Functions
For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.
AC Adaptor Set . . . . . . Remote Controller

CARD MULTI S j SEARCH i FADE STILL BLC
NV-DS12, NV-DS15,
NV-DS25 . . . . . . . . VEQ2398 6 5 ∫ ; 1
Basic Operations
. . . . . . AC Adaptor NV-DS150 . . . . . . . VEQ2405
...... 1 2 3 4 5 6
. . . . . . AC Mains Lead . . . . . . Button-Type Battery (CR2025)

. . . . . . (VJA0940)
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;
. . . . . . DC Input Lead . . . . . . Lens Cap and
. . . . . . (VJA1088) Lens Cap Cord (VYF2700)
. . . . . . Battery Pack . . . . . . Shoulder Strap (VFC3299)

. . . . . . (VSB0418) 7 8 9
:
. . . . . . Digital Video Head Cleaner

. . . . . . AV Cable (VFK1451) 1 Card Multi Button [CARD MULTI] (p. 70) 9 Speaker (p. 35)
(K2KC4CB00001)
(NV-DS25 only) (NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only)
2 Rewind/Review Button [6] (p. 34) : Battery Holder (p. 10)

Recording Check Button [S] (p. 26) ; Battery Eject Button [PUSH] (p. 11)
. . . . . . MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E) Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] (p. 40)
< Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 14)
. . . . . . . . . S-Video Cable
(NV-DS25 only) 3 Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (p. 34)
Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (p. 40)
. . . . . . . . . (VJA1120)
4 Stop Button [º] (p. 34, 70)
Fade Button [FADE] (p. 44)
5 Pause Button [;] (p. 36, 70)
Still Button [STILL] (p. 31)
6 Play Button [1] (p. 34, 70)
Backlight Button [BLC] (p. 26)
³For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the list of optional accessories on p. 105.
7 LCD Monitor Open Button [3OPEN] (p. 14)
(NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only)
8 LCD Monitor (p. 14, 22, 93)
(NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only)
Due to limitations in LCD production technology,

there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on
the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
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Controls and Functions (continued)
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D N R
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Basic Operations
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= EDIT E D.STILL
PICTURE
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PROGRAMME AE U
FOCUS AUTO
V
S-VIDEO OUT AV OUT/
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@ MNL
PHONES
a
MODE
A I SELECT K W b
MIC
Z
B MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
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DV
PUSH Y
RESET
J MF/VOL/JOG
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X
= Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 30) N MultiMediaCard Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] V Edit Socket [EDITD] (p. 86, 88) ] Viewfinder (p. 14, 22, 93)
(p. 66) (NV-DS25 only)
> Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 30, 68) W S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO OUT]
O MultiMediaCard Access Lamp [ACCESS] (p. 67) (p. 38, 84, 86, 87, 88) Due to limitations in LCD production technology,
? Camera (Recording) Mode/VCR (Playback) Mode/ there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on
(NV-DS25 only)
Card Playback Mode Button (and Lamps) X DV Terminal (i.LINK) [´] (p. 85) the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a
[MODE] (p. 24, 34, 70) P Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD] Connect it to digital video equipment. malfunction and does not affect the recorded
(Card Playback Mode is only available on model (p. 68, 76) (NV-DS25 only) “i.LINK” is the name of the connector in accordance picture.
NV-DS25) with the IEEE1394-1995.
Q MultiMediaCard Slot (p. 66) (NV-DS25 only) “´” is the logo marked on products conforming with
@ DC Input Socket [DC IN] (p. 8) ^ Cassette Compartment Window
R MultiMediaCard Slot Cover (p. 66) (NV-DS25 only) the “i.LINK” specifications.
A Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 24) (It is only possible to input digital signals with model _ Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 12)
S Accessory Shoe NV-DS150.)
B Movie Camera Off/On Switch [OFF/ON] To attach the Stereo Zoom Microphone (optional) or ` Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 93)
(p. 14, 24, 38) the Stereo Microphone (optional). Y Reset Button [RESET] (p. 102) a Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 12, 38)
C 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX OFF/ON] (p. 54) T Lens Cap (p. 15, 39, 56) Z Microphone Socket [MIC] b Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 12)
To connect an external microphone or audio
D Lens Hood (p. 93) U Grip Belt equipment. (Connecting to this socket deactivates the c Tripod Receptacle
You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
E Lens built-in microphone.) To mount the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
When you open or close the Cassette Compartment,
F Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp (p. 25) push down the buckle of the Grip Belt so that it does [ Audio-Video Output Socket [AV OUT] d Cassette Holder (p. 12)
not prevent the Cassette Compartment from opening (p. 38, 84, 86, 87)
G Microphone (built-in, stereo) (p. 31) and closing completely. Headphone Socket [PHONES] (p. 39)
H White Balance Sensor (p. 95) When a cable is connected to this socket, the Movie
Remote Control Sensor (p. 82) Camera’s built-in speaker¡ is turned off.
Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters (p. 54) Pass your hand through ¡built-in speaker: NV-DS15, NV-DS150,
the Grip Belt and adjust NV-DS25 only
I Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 28) its length. Fold back the
\ Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE]
J Menu Button [MENU] (p. 16) end of the Grip Belt to
(p. 87)
securely fasten the
K Mode Selector Switch velcro tape closure.
[AUTO/MNL/MODE SELECT]
(p. 24, 28, 46, 56, 58)
L Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (p. 16, 28, 35, 37, 58)
M Eyecup
6 7
AC Adaptor
Basic Operations
AC Mains Lead
DC Input Lead
Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

³Before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead, set the
The 3 Types of Power Supply Connect the other
end of the AC [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
Mains Lead to an ³If you use the Movie Camera for a long time, it
1) AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC Connect the plug of the DC AC mains socket. becomes warm. However, this is normal.
mains socket Input Lead to the [DC IN] Connect the other plug ³The AC Mains Lead does not fit entirely into the AC
2) Car Battery Charger (optional) to supply power from Socket on the Movie of the DC Input Lead to Adaptor socket, but this has no effect on operation.
the cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle Camera. the [DC OUT] Socket
3) Battery (supplied) (p. 10) on the AC Adaptor.
1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket
Connect the AC Mains

Lead to the AC Adaptor.
2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Start the engine and then plug the Car Battery ³After use, be sure to disconnect the Car Battery
Socket in a Car Charger into the Cigarette Lighter Socket. Charger from the cigarette lighter socket.
The use of the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; ³If the Car Battery Charger is already connected to the
optional) makes it possible to supply power to the cigarette lighter socket when you start the engine, the
Movie Camera in a car for recording and playback. It fuse in the Car Battery Charger’s plug may blow out.
also allows charging the Movie Camera’s Battery. ³Also read the operating instructions of the Car Battery
Charger.
Car Battery Charger
DC Input Lead
Connect the DC Input Lead.
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NV-DS12 NV-DS15, NV-DS150 NV-DS25
VSB0418 A 1 h. 1 h. 1 h.
CGR-D120
B 1 h 20 min. 1 h 20 min. (1 h 10 min.) 1 h 20 min. (1 h 5 min.)
C 40 min. 40 min. (35 min.) 40 min. (35 min.)
Charge Lamp Power Lamp
CGP-D210 A 1 h 50 min. 1 h 50 min. 1 h 50 min.
B 2 h 20 min. 2 h 20 min. (2 h.) 2 h 15 min. (1 h 55 min.)
C 1 h 10 min. 1 h 10 min. (1 h.) 1 h 10 min. (1 h.)
Basic Operations
CGR-D220 A 2 h. 2 h. 2 h.
C 1 h 25 min. 1 h 25 min. (1 h 15 min.) 1 h 20 min. (1 h 10 min.)
CGP-D320 A 3 h 15 min. 3 h 15 min. 3 h 15 min.
AC Adaptor
C 2 h 25 min. 2 h 25 min. (2 h 10 min.) 2 h 20 min. (2 h 5 min.)
CGR-D815 A 5 h 20 min. 5 h 20 min. 5 h 20 min.
B 9 h 20 min. 9 h 20 min. (8 h.) 9 h. (7 h 40 min.)
C 4 h 40 min. 4 h 40 min. (4 h.) 4 h 30 min. (3 h 50 min.)

3) Supplying Power with the Battery
Before use, fully charge the Battery. 1
Have the front edge of
2
Connect the AC Mains
3
Remove the Battery by
4
Tilt the Viewfinder
Charging Time and Maximum Time for
Continuous Recording
The times shown in the above chart are
When charging, the battery lined up with Lead to the AC Adaptor sliding it in the upward. approximations. The figures in parentheses show the
do not connect the 1 mark on the side and an AC mains opposite direction of recording time when using the LCD Monitor.
the DC Input of the AC Adaptor, and socket. Step 1. The times listed above for your information indicate the
Lead to the then slide it horizontally ³The [POWER] Lamp and duration of recording performed at an ambient
AC Adaptor. until it locks with a the [CHARGE] Lamp light temperature of 20°C and 60% relative humidity. The
click. and charging starts. charging time may be longer when you charge the
³The AC Mains Lead Battery at higher or lower temperature.
does not fit entirely into ) Charging Time
When the [CHARGE] Lamp Flashes Continuously the AC Adaptor socket, * Maximum Continuous Recording Time
If the temperature of the Battery is extremely low or but this has no effect on + Intermittent Recording Time
extremely high, the [CHARGE] Lamp on the AC operation. (The Intermittent Recording Time indicates the total
Adaptor flashes continuously. It also flashes recording time possible when you start and stop
continuously when some malfunction has occurred in recording repeatedly.)
the Battery or the AC Adaptor. For details, read “Notes 1
³Also disconnect the AC ³The Battery Model VSB0418 is supplied.
about the AC Adaptor” (p. 90).
Mains Lead. ³During use and charging, the Battery becomes warm.
The Movie Camera, too, becomes warm during use.
³Charge the Battery at a room temperature between
³When you repeatedly stop and restart recording, the
10oC and 30oC.
³If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor,
disconnect it as charging is not possible otherwise.
³If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light even though the
5
Insert the Battery into the Battery Holder on the
Charge Lamp [CHARGE]
Lit: During charging.

recording time per Battery is shorter than listed above.
³If you do not use the Battery for a long time, please
read “Precautions for Storage” (p. 92).
Movie Camera and slide it downward until it locks Off: When the Battery is fully charged. ³The Battery models CGP-D110 and CGP-D105
Battery is attached, remove the Battery and then re-
with a click. cannot be charged with this AC Adaptor.
attach it.
³During recording and charging, the Battery becomes
warm. However, this is normal. Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera
³If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or While pressing the [PUSH] Button, slide the Battery
extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may keep on Charge Lamp upward to remove it.
flashing and charging is not possible. After the ³Be careful not to drop the Battery by accident.
Battery has cooled down or warmed up sufficiently, ³Before removing the Battery, set the [OFF/ON] Switch
charging starts automatically. to [OFF].
PUSH
Battery Eject Button
10 11
´ LP Mode
The desired recording speed can be ³In the following cases, mosaic-like patterns
selected with [REC SPEED] on the may appear in the playback picture, or the
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. (p. 18) picture may not be played back correctly:
If you select the LP Mode, the possible ³When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode
recording time is 1.5 times as long as in on this Movie Camera is played back on
the SP Mode. other digital video equipment.
³When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode
Basic Operations
Recording in the LP mode does not on other digital video equipment is played
deteriorate the picture quality. However, the back on this Movie Camera.
playback picture may contain mosaic-like ³When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode
patterns and certain functions may be on this Movie Camera is played back on
restricted. digital video equipment not featuring the
³As the recording track width in the LP Mode LP Mode.
is smaller than the head width, recording ³In the Slow Motion or Still Advance
new sound onto an already recorded Playback Mode. (p. 36)

PUSH cassette (audio dubbing) (p. 64) is not ³When using the Camera Search Function.
CLOSE possible. (p. 40)

OPEN/EJECT

³When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the
Inserting the Cassette
1
Slide the [OPEN/EJECT]
2
Insert the cassette with
3
Press on the [PUSH
4
Close the Lower
right direction and then push it in until it stops.
³When you insert a cassette onto which you have
recorded before, use the Camera Search Function
Lever 1 to the right its window in position CLOSE] mark to close Cassette Compartment
(p. 40) to search for the position from which you want
and simultaneously 2. the Upper Cassette Cover.
to continue recording.
open the Lower Compartment Cover.
³When you insert a new cassette, rewind the tape to
Cassette Compartment The Cassette Holder with
the beginning before starting to record.
Cover completely. the cassette slides back
The Cassette Holder inside.
slides out. Confirm that the If the Cassette Holder Does Not Slide Back In
Cassette Holder has ³Press on the [PUSH CLOSE] mark and close the
retracted completely. Upper Cassette Compartment Cover securely.
³Turn the Movie Camera off and then on again.
³Check if the Battery is discharged.
If the Cassette Holder Does Not Slide Out

³Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover
1 2 completely and then open it again.
OPEN/EJECT
PUSH ³Check if the Battery is discharged.
CLOSE
Ejecting the Cassette When opening or closing the Cassette

³If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, Compartment, push down the buckle 4 of the
it is possible to insert or eject the cassette without Grip Belt in the direction of the arrow so that it
turning on the Movie Camera. does not obstruct the opening and closing of the
Cassette Compartment. Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings
Opening the cassette’s erasure prevention slider 3
³Otherwise the Grip Belt may prevent the Cassette (sliding it in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow) prevents
Compartment from opening completely, or it may recording. To record again, close the erasure
get caught under the Cassette Compartment Cover prevention slider (slide it in the direction of the [REC]
and prevent it from closing properly. arrow).
4
OPEN/EJECT
3
REC
SAVE
12 13
Attaching the Lens Cap
1 3
Pass the longer Attach the shorter
loop of the Lens loop to the Grip
Eyepiece Corrector Knob Cap Cord through Belt.
the attached eye
on the Lens Cap.
Basic Operations
2
Then pass the You can hook the
ON shorter loop of the removed Lens Cap
OFF
Lens Cap Cord onto the Grip Belt.
through the centre When not actually
of the longer loop recording, always
and pull tight. attach the Lens Cap
to the Lens to
protect it.
³Do not leave the Lens exposed to direct sunlight, as it could bundle the light beams and seriously heat-
3OPEN
damage the CCD-Sensor.

³Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap.

³Do not leave the Viewfinder exposed to direct
Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
2
Tilt the Viewfinder
3
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob.
sunlight, as its magnifying glass could bundle the light
beams and seriously heat-damage the Viewfinder.
³The Viewfinder can be tilted upward by up to
so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and to [ON]. upward.
approximately 70o.
easy to read. The angle of the
Viewfinder can be
³Due to limitations in production technology, there may adjusted upward.
be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder,
however, these are not recorded on the tape.
ON
OFF 70˚
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Using the LCD Monitor

(NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only) 1
2
Push the [3OPEN]
3
Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor close until the [3OPEN] Button
locks with a click.
It is also possible to record while viewing the picture on to [ON]. Button and turn out the the desired recording angle.
the opened LCD Monitor. LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180o
approximately 90x in the and downward a maximum of 90o from its normal
Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD direction of the arrow. vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyond
Monitor The Viewfinder turns off. this range could seriously damage the Movie
Opening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder. Camera.
ON
Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on again. OFF
However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turns
3OPEN
on the Viewfinder again. (p. 28)
³Due to limitations in production technology, there may

be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor
screen, however, these are not recorded on the tape.
180˚ 90˚
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1 Camera Functions 2 VCR Functions 3 Card Functions
Main-Menu Main-Menu Main-Menu
CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS CARD FUNCTIONS
Basic Operations
PROGRAMME AE 1.CAMERA SETUP 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 1.ERASE PICTURE
CAMERA 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 2.CARD EDITING
FOCUS AUTO 3.CARD SETUP 3.CARD SETUP 3.DISPLAY SETUP
MNL VCR 4.RECORDING SETUP 4.RECORDING SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS
5.DISPLAY SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP
MODE CARD 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
SELECT P.B 7.DEMO MODE
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PUSH
MODE
MF/VOL/JOG

Using the Menu Screen
This Movie Camera displays the settings of various
1
Press the [MENU]
2
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to
3
Press the [PUSH] Dial
4
Note About the Settings Made on the Menu
The settings you selected on the Menu are maintained
when you turn the Movie Camera off. However, if you
disconnect the power supply unit (Battery or AC
functions in Menus to make it easy to select the Button. select the desired sub- to display the selected select the item to be
Adaptor) from the Movie Camera before turning it off,
desired functions and settings. When the [CAMERA] menu. sub-menu. set.
the selected settings may not be maintained.
Lamp is lit, Camera Mode Turning the [PUSH] Dial
Menu 1 is displayed. changes the highlighted
³While the Menu is displayed, recording or playback is
When the [VCR] Lamp is item.
not possible. During playback, displaying Menu is
lit, VCR Mode Menu 2 is
possible, but not during recording.
displayed.
³Settings for the menu item(s) that cannot be used due
When the [CARD P.B]
to the combination of the selected functions are
Lamp is lit, Card
displayed in dark blue.
Playback Mode Menu 3
³You can also perform these operations by using the
is displayed. (NV-DS25
Remote Controller. (p. 80)
only) MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH PUSH PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG MF/VOL/JOG MF/VOL/JOG
º Exiting the Menu

5
Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to
Press the [MENU] Button again.
the desired mode.

Every press moves the cursor [1] to the next mode.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS MENU
PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
16 17
Menu Functions
Camera Functions Menu
1 2 5 6
DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP DIGITAL EFFECT
= C
1
Basic Operations
D.ZOOM 40 400 5 EFFECT1 OFF [&ZOOM [
>
DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE D REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF
2 CINEMA OFF ON ZOOM WIPE MIX C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY REC LAMP OFF ON
M.SENSOR OFF ON STROBE GAINUP ? TIMECODE E BEEP SOUND OFF ON
3 TRACER MOSAIC C.RESET ---- YES F SHTR EFFECT OFF ON
MIRROR @ DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES
6 EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA A LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT G SELFSHOOT NORMAL MIRROR
B/W SOLARI
B LCD/EVF SET ---- YES H
4 RETURN ---- YES RETURN ---- YES RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN
PRESS
----
MENU TO
YES
EXIT
PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT
7
3 4
DEMO MODE
CARD SETUP RECORDING SETUP
8 I DEMO MODE OFF ON
7 PICTURE QUALITY 9 REC SPEED SP LP
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY AUDIO REC 12bit 16bit
: SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY
WIND CUT OFF ON
; ZOOM MIC OFF ON
<
RETURN ---- YES
RETURN ---- YES RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT
The illustrations of the menus are intended for [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu # F Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (p. 31)
explaining the functions; the actual menus look
5 Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (p. 48) = Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] G Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (p. 23)
somewhat different. (p. 35)
6 Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (p. 48) H Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (p. 29)
Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] > Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (p. 99) (NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only)
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu !(NV-DS25 only) ? Counter Reset [C.RESET] (p. 97)
1. CAMERA SETUP To reset the counter to zero. [DEMO MODE] Sub-Menu %
7 Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 69)
2. DIGITAL EFFECT However, the Time Code cannot be reset. I Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE]
3. CARD SETUP (NV-DS25 only)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu " @ Display Mode [DISPLAY] (P. 99) If you connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie
4. RECORDING SETUP Camera, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]
A LCD Lighting Mode [LCD MODE] (p. 22)
5. DISPLAY SETUP 8 Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (p. 13) (NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only)
without any cassette inserted, and leave it on
6. OTHER FUNCTIONS for approximately 10 minutes without
7. DEMO MODE
9 Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (p. 64) B LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF performing any operation, the Movie Camera
: Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (p. 42) SET] (p. 22) automatically switches over to the
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu (LCD Monitor adjustment is only for models NV- Demonstration Mode to show its functions.
; Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] DS15, NV-DS150 and NV-DS25.) Pressing a button or performing some other
1 Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 31) If you set [WIND CUT] to [ON], the noise of the
operation suspends the Demonstration Mode.
2 Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA]
wind hitting the Microphone is reduced. [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu $ Leaving the Movie Camera again on for more
However, this also causes a slight deterioration
(p. 32)
of the sound reproduction in the bass range. C Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (p. 83) than 10 minutes without operating it, causes the
D Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (p. 25) demonstration to start again.
3 Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording < Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (p. 31) Also, when you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and
[M.SENSOR] (p. 52, 54) E Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] then exit the menu, the demonstration starts.
4 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] (NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only) To cancel the Demonstration Mode, insert a
If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu If you set [BEEP SOUND] to [ON], a cassette or set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
changes back to the Main-Menu. confirmation/alarm beep sound is emitted in the
following cases:
1 Beep
³When you start recording
³When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from
[OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
³When you pause recording
10 Beeps
³When you operate the Movie Camera in an
inappropriate way before or during recording
18 19
Menu Functions (Continued)
VCR Functions Menu Card Functions Menu (NV-DS25 only)
1 2
1 2 3
ERASE PICTURE CARD EDITING
Basic Operations
1 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT CARD SETUP 1 3
2 BLANK SEARCH ---- YES 6 8
1.ERASE BY SELECTION RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES
AUTO PRINT ---- YES
EFFECT OFF
EFFECT SELECT
ON PICTURE QUALITY
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 2 2.ERASE ALL 4 AUTO PRINT ---- YES
3 SEARCH PHOTO
12bit AUDIO ST1
SCENE
ST2 MIX 7 OFF WIPE
STROBE NEGA
MIX
SEPIA 5 PICTURE SEARCH ---- YES
CARD FORMAT ---- YES
4 B/W TRACER
MOSAIC MIRROR
SOLARI
6
5 RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
7 RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT
3 4
4 5 6
RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS
OTHER FUNCTIONS
9 REC SPEED SP LP DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE : REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE ; CLOCK SET ---- YES C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY 8 FILE No. ---- RESET
C.RESET ---- YES TIMECODE CLOCK SET ---- YES
DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF C.RESET ---- YES
LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF
LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT
RETURN ---- YES RETURN ---- YES RETURN ---- YES LCD/EVF SET ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ---- YES RETURN ---- YES

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu " Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu !
[CARD FUNCTIONS] (NV-DS25 only)
1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
9 Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (p. 13) All items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are
³To select the recording speed when inputting the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
2. DIGITAL EFFECT 1. ERASE PICTURE
digital signals and dubbing them. (NV-DS150 Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
3. CARD SETUP (NV-DS25 only) 2. CARD EDITING
only)
4. RECORDING SETUP 3. DISPLAY SETUP
³When this setting is changed, the [REC [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu "
5. DISPLAY SETUP 4. OTHER FUNCTIONS
SPEED] setting on the [RECORDING SETUP]
6. OTHER FUNCTIONS
Sub-menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
8 File Number Reset [FILE No.] (p. 75)
[ERASE PICTURE] Sub-Menu
Main-Menu will likewise be changed.
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu All the others items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
1 Selecting and Erasing a Picture Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [OTHER
1 Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (p. 40) [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu # [ERASE BY SELECTION] (p. 72)
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA
All items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are
2 Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 89) the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
2 Erasing All Pictures [ERASE ALL] (p. 72) FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
3 Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (p. 42) Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu
4 Audio Output Mode [12bit AUDIO] (p. 65) [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu $ 3 Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE]
5 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] (p. 76)
If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu
: Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (p. 83)
4 Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 89)
changes back to the Main-Menu. ; Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (p. 23) If you connect the Movie Camera to the Digital
Video Printer and set [AUTO PRINT] to [YES],
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
all pictures stored on the MultiMediaCard are
6 Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (p. 60) printed automatically.
7 Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] 5 Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH]
(p. 60) (p. 71)
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu !(NV-DS25 only)

6 Formatting a MultiMediaCard [CARD
FORMAT] (p. 74)
8 Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 69) 7 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu
changes back to the Main-Menu.
20 21
Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Setting the Date and Time
(LCD Monitor adjustment is only for models NV-DS15, NV-DS150 and NV-DS25.) If you set [CLOCK SET] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES], the menu shown below appears.
If you set [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [YES], the following items are displayed.
CLOCK SET
YEAR 2000
MONTH 10
LCD/EVF SET DAY 15
HOUR 14
Basic Operations
LCD BRIGHTNESS MIN. 30
[-]||||----[+]
LCD COLOUR LEVEL
[-]||||----[+]
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
PROGRAMME AE
PRESS MENU TO RETURN FOCUS AUTO
MNL
MODE
SELECT
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU
PUSH
PROGRAMME AE
MF/VOL/JOG
FOCUS AUTO
MNL
MODE
SELECT 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU
PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
1, 2
For example: To set the clock to 15th October º Charging the Built-in Lithium Battery
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] 1 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the item
2000, 14:30. The built-in lithium battery maintains the operation
of the clock. When the [0] Indication appears,
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The
Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more
that you want to adjust.
1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set to [2000]. the built-in lithium battery is discharged. Charge
vertical bars are shown, the brighter is the screen. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial. Turning it increases
The years change in the following order:
20002001…20892000…
the discharged battery in the following way and
after charging is finished, set the date and time.
or decreases the number of vertical bars of
LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]
To adjust the colour saturation of the LCD screen.
the Bar Indication.
2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MONTH], " Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie
then turn it to set to [10]. Camera and to an AC mains socket. (p. 8)
The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The Increasing the Brightness of the Whole LCD
more vertical bars are shown, the stronger are the
colours.
Monitor Screen
Set [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [DAY], then # Leave the Movie Camera turned off.
turn it to set to [15].
Menu to [BRIGHT].
$ Leave the Movie Camera in this condition
Viewfinder Brightness [EVF BRIGHTNESS]
To adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder. The Bar ³These adjustments have no influence on the
4 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [HOUR], for approximately 4 hours.
then turn it to set to [14]. After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium
Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical actually recorded picture.
battery can power the clock for approximately
bars are shown, the brighter is the screen.
5 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MIN.], then 3 months.
turn it to set to [30].
6 Press the [MENU] Button to finish the date Information for your safety
and time setting.
The operation of the clock starts from
[00] seconds. WARNING
Pressing the button one more time makes THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
the menu disappear. EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
³As the time of the Movie Camera’s built-in clock NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
is subject to a slight imprecision, be sure to PANASONIC SUPPLIER.
check the time before recording. If the flashing
[0] Indication appears, charge the built-in
battery and set the date and time again.
³The clock employs the 24-hour system.
22 23
PROGRAMME AE
CAMERA
FOCUS AUTO
VCR MNL
CARD MODE
Basic Operations
P.B SELECT
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU
MODE PUSH
ON MF/VOL/JOG
OFF

³If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording
Recording (Filming)
After setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] to turn the
1
2
Press the Recording
3
To pause recording:
4
To finish recording:
Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it
automatically switches off to protect the tape and
to conserve battery power. To resume recording
Movie Camera on and setting the Mode Selector to [ON]. Start/Stop Button. Press the Recording Set the [OFF/ON]
from this condition, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to
Switch to [AUTO], you can start recording simply by The [CAMERA] Lamp Recording starts. Start/Stop Button Switch to [OFF].
[OFF] and then to [ON] again.
pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button. In this case, lights. The [RECORD] Indication again.
³Be sure to remove the Lens Cap before setting the
the Movie Camera adjusts the focus and white balance appears briefly and then The [PAUSE] Indication
[OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. If the Lens Cap is attached
fully automatically. changes to [REC]. appears.
to the Lens when you set the [OFF/ON] Switch to
[ON], the automatic white balance adjustment (p. 95)
Before Recording may not be precise.
Check the following settings before recording
especially important scenes:
³Recording Speed (p. 13, 18, 64)
ON ON ON ON
When you intend to perform editing or audio dubbing OFF OFF OFF OFF
afterward: Set to [SP].
³Audio Recording Mode (p. 18, 64)
When you want to perform audio dubbing afterward:
Set to [12bit]. Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp
³Cinema Mode (p. 18, 32) The Recording Lamp lights during recording to let the
CAMERA people in front of the Movie Camera know that
³Depending on the light source and recording VCR recording is being performed.
situation, correct automatic focusing and white If you set [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
CARD
balance adjustment may not be possible. In such P.B Sub-Menu to [OFF], the Recording Lamp does not
cases, adjust them manually. light.
Focus: p. 28 ³Even if [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
White Balance: p. 56 Sub-Menu is set to [OFF], the Recording Lamp
RECORD PAUSE
MODE flashes briefly to confirm when the Movie Camera has
received a command from the Remote Controller.
PAUSE
Mode Selector Switch

REC PAUSE
Recording
Indicating (Tally)
Lamp
24 25
º Video Head Clogging and Remedy Using the Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Notes:
When the video heads (which contact the tape) are Cleaner (VFK1451) ³Do not rewind the tape in the Head Cleaner after
CARD MULTI S j SEARCH i FADE STILL BLC dirty, the playback picture contains mosaic-like every use. Rewind it only after the tape has
6 5 ∫ ; 1 patterns or the whole screen becomes black. If they 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in reached its end, and then use it again in the same
become even more dirty, the recording performance the same way as a video cassette. way from the beginning.
deteriorates and in the worst case, recording may ³If the video heads again become clogged with dirt
not be possible at all. 2 Press the Play Button [1], and after soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a
approximately 20 seconds press the Stop Button damaged tape. In this case, stop using that
[º]. (Do not rewind the tape.) cassette immediately.
Basic Operations
³Be careful not to clean the video heads too much.
3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a video (Too much cleaning could cause excessive wear to
cassette, perform recording and then play it back the video heads. If the video heads get worn, the
to check the picture. picture is not played back clearly even after
cleaning.)
Causes of Dirty Video Heads 4 If the picture is still not clear, repeat above ³If using the Head Cleaner does not clear the video
³A lot of dust in the air. operation steps 1 – 3. (Do not use the Head head clogging, the Movie Camera requires
³High-temperature and high-humidity environment. Cleaner more than 3 times in succession.) cleaning or repairing by a service centre.
³Damaged tape. Please consult with your dealer.
³Long-time use. ³This Video Head Cleaner (VFK1451) is available ³Video head cleaning due to clogging is not a
from Panasonic service centres. malfunction of the product and is not covered by
your warranty.

³For Recording Check, the Movie Camera must be in
Checking If the Picture Is
Recorded (Recording Check) 1
Press the Recording Check Button [S] 1 briefly
the same mode (SP or LP) as used for recording,
otherwise the playback picture is distorted.
in the Recording Pause Mode.
To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded
The [CHK] Indication 2 appears.
scene in the Recording Pause Mode.
After checking, the Movie Camera returns to the
Recording Pause Mode.
1 CHK 2
S j SEARCH i
6 5
Recording Backlit Scenes

(Backlight Compensation) 1
Keep the Backlight Button [BLC] pressed.
To prevent the backlit subject from being recorded very The backlight is being compensated as long as you
dark. keep the Button pressed, and the subject is recorded
(Backlight means that the light falls on the subject from more brightly. (The picture brightens up as a whole.)
behind, i.e. the subject is between the light source and
the Movie Camera.)
BLC
Returning to Normal Recording

Release the Backlight Button [BLC].
26 27
Mirror Mode for the Picture on the LCD ³In the Mirror Mode, only the following
Monitor indications are displayed.
(NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only) ´: Recording
´;: Recording Pause
You are used to looking at yourself in the x: Remaining Battery Power
mirror. Therefore, when recording yourself
with the LCD Monitor facing forward, the When the General Warning/Alarm Indication
picture (as it is being recorded) might look [¡] appears, turn the LCD Monitor backward
so that you can confirm the actual Warning/
Basic Operations
unusual and distracting. If you prefer to see
yourself on the LCD Monitor in the same way Alarm Indication. (p. 100)
as you see yourself in a mirror, i.e. with the
sides reversed, set [SELFSHOOT] on the
PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to
AUTO
MNL
[MIRROR]. However, the picture will still be x ¥
MODE
recorded in the normal, non-reversed way. °
SELECT This mirror mode for the picture on the LCD
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS Monitor works only during recording and in the
MENU
Recording Pause Mode with the LCD Monitor
PUSH facing forward. Also, it is completely different
from the Mirror Mode of the Digital Effects 1
MF/VOL/JOG (p. 48).

Recording Yourself
(Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing
Forward) (NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only)
1
Open the LCD Monitor and turn it so that it faces
Opening the LCD Monitor automatically turns off
the Viewfinder. However, when you turn the LCD
Monitor forward, the picture also appears in the
Viewfinder.
forward (lens side).
This lets you aim the Movie Camera and view the
This makes it possible to record yourself while viewing picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front
the picture on the LCD Monitor or to show the persons of the Movie camera can check the picture on the
in front of the Movie Camera the picture being LCD Monitor during recording.
recorded.
Focusing on the Subject

Manually (Manual Focus) 1
Set the Mode Selector
2
Press the [FOCUS]
3
Returning to the
Automatic Focusing
Mode
Press the [FOCUS]
Hint for Manual Focus Adjustment
³If you adjust the focus in the wide-angle setting, the
subject may go out of focus when you enlarge it.
Therefore, enlarge the subject 3 before you adjust
Switch to [MNL]. Button to make the [MF] adjust the focus.
This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for Button to make the [MF] the focus, so that the picture remains focused when
The [MNL] Indication Indication (Manual
subjects and recording situations for which automatic Indication disappear 2. you zoom out 4.
appears. Focus Mode) 1 appear.
focusing is not precise. Or, set the Mode
Selector Switch to
[AUTO].
PROGRAMME AE FOCUS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PROGRAMME AE
3 4
FOCUS
AUTO AUTO
PUSH
MNL
MNL
MF/VOL/JOG MODE
MODE SELECT
SELECT
2
MNL ³If you want to adjust the focus manually after having
1MF 1 adjusted the shutter speed (p. 58) or the iris (p. 58),
be sure to press the [FOCUS] Button to make the
MF: Manual Focus Mode
[1MF] Indication appear, even if the [MF] Indication
MNL: Manual
is displayed.
28 29
Using the Zoom Microphone Function Recording Extra Close-up Shots of Small
When using Zoom-In to shoot from a distance, you Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)
can also clearly record the sound. When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie
³Set the [ZOOM MIC] on the [RECORDING
6 5 ∫ ; 1
Camera can focus on subjects down to a distance
SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. ([Z.MIC] Indication of approximately 5 mm between lens and subject.
appears.) The [Z.MIC] Indication will appear even This allows recording very small subjects such as
when an external microphone or audio insects.
W T equipment has been connected to the [MIC]
Socket (p. 7) but the Zoom Microphone Function
Basic Operations
will not work.
³When using Zoom-In, the microphone direction
changes from stereo to monaural.
PHOTO
SHOT
Digital Still Picture
A picture can be viewed as a still picture by pressing
the [STILL] Button. The Digital Still Picture Mode is
released by pressing the button again.
³It is recommended that the [PHOTO SHOT]
Button be pressed after the Digital Still Picture
Mode has been established by pressing the
[STILL] Button where the shot is to be taken.

³The further you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward
Enlarging Your Subject or
Widening the Recording Angle 1
To record a wider view (Zooming-out):
Enlarging Your Subjects Even More
(Digital Zooming)
If you set [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-
[W] or [T], the faster the zooming speed becomes.
³When you have zoomed to the tele setting, precise
focusing is only possible on subjects no closer than
(Zooming In/Out) Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. Menu to [[& ZOOM] or [ZOOM], it is possible to
further enlarge the subject. 2.2 metres.
To enlarge your subject (Zooming-in):
Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [T]. For the item [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP]
wide-angle shots adds special effects to your videos. ³The Zoom Magnification Indication appears for a few Sub-Menu, you can select either [40k] or [400k] as
seconds. the maximum zoom magnification.
The [D.ZOOM] Indication appears.
1tW T ³40t: Digital zooming up to 40k.
³400t: Digital zooming up to 400k.
10tW T
³Up to 20k, the zooming is done optically.
20tW T ³The higher the Digital Zoom Magnification is, the
lower is the picture quality.
W T ³When you have zoomed to 20k or higher (digital
Z. MIC zoom range), manually adjusting the white balance
is not possible.
³If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER

Recording Still Pictures on the
Cassette (Photoshot) 1
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. (This function
Continuous Photoshot
If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON], the screen blinks
briefly and a simulated shutter click sound can be
recorded when you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
can be used during recording.) [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed (either in the
With this function, you can record still pictures with Recording Pause Mode or during recording), the This audiovisual effect is also recorded.
The Movie Camera records a still picture for
sound for approximately 7 seconds each. Movie Camera automatically records still pictures ³With the still pictures that you have recorded in the
approximately 7 seconds and then switches over to
This function is convenient for example for pictures that successively at intervals of approximately 0.7 second Photoshot Mode, you can do the following:
the Recording Pause Mode. ³Index Search (p. 42)
you want to print on a Video Printer. until you release the button.
³The image in the Viewfinder also stands still.
³One more still picture may be recorded after you ³Automatic printing (p. 89)
PHOTO
release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ³The visual shutter effect and click sound may occur
³As the still pictures recorded in the Continuous with slight delay after recording of the still picture has
Photoshot Mode or in the Digital Still Picture Mode started.
PHOTO are not marked with photoshot index signals, they ³The picture quality deteriorates slightly.
cannot be located by using the Photoshot Index
PHOTO
Search Function and printed with the Auto Print
Function.
PHOTO
PHOTO
SHOT
30 31
Search Lock Function Making the Date/Time
For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the Cue Indication Appear
CARD MULTI S j SEARCH i FADE STILL BLC Button [5] or the Review Button [6] only This Movie Camera
6 5 ∫ ; 1 briefly. As this locks the search function, you do automatically records the date
not need to keep the button pressed for a long and time, however not directly in
time. the picture but as part of the sub
2 ³To resume normal playback, press the Play code (p. 96).
Button [1]. To make the Date/Time
³In Cue and Review Playback, pictures with fast- Indication appear, set [DATE/ 12:00:00
Basic Operations
moving subjects may contain mosaic-like TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] 15.10.2000
PROGRAMME AE CAMERA
patterns. Sub-Menu to the desired setting.
FOCUS AUTO It is also possible to make the
VCR
MNL Hyper Check Function Date/Time Indication appear and
MODE
SELECT
CARD
P.B ³If you press the Fast-forward Button [5] during change it by repeatedly pressing
fast-forwarding of the tape or the Rewind Button the [DATE/TIME] Button on the 15.10.2000
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU
[6] during rewinding of the tape, Cue Playback Remote Controller. (p. 81)
PUSH or Review Playback continues for as long as you
1 MODE
keep the Button pressed.
MF/VOL/JOG
³At the beginning and end of Cue Playback or
Review Playback, some momentary picture
distortion may occur.

´Adjusting the Volume
Viewing the Just Recorded
Scenes on the Movie Camera 1
Press the [MODE]
2
Press the Rewind
3
Press the Play Button
4
To stop playback:
Keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until the [VOLUME]
Indication appears. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to
(Playback) Button until the [VCR] Button [6] to rewind [1] to start playback. Press the Stop Button adjust the volume. After adjusting, press the [PUSH]
Lamp lights. the tape. [º]. Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear.
You can play back recorded scenes right after ³Rewind the tape to the To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press
recording. point where the
BLC FADE the [T] or [W] Button to make the [VOLUME] Indication
1 ∫ appear. You can then increase the volume by pressing
recording started.
³If the tape reaches the the [T] Button or decrease it by pressing the [W]
beginning during Button. A few seconds after finishing the adjustment,
CAMERA
rewinding, it the [VOLUME] Indication disappears.
VCR
automatically stops. ³The output volume from the built-in speaker¡ and
CARD [PHONES] socket is adjusted.
P.B ¡built-in speaker: NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25
!
S j SEARCH i
only
6 5
³When using the Playback Zoom Function, it is not
MODE possible to adjust the sound volume.
³If a cassette recorded with copyright protection signal
is played back, the screen becomes black.
Cue Playback Review Playback Variable Speed Search Returning to Normal ³The Variable Speed
Searching for a Scene That You Keep the Cue Button Keep the Review Button Function Playback Search Function offers
Want to Play Back [5] pressed during [6] pressed during It is possible to change Press the Play Button the following 6 different
playback. playback. the speed of Cue [1]. playback speeds both in
Playback or Review Playback continues at forward and reverse
S j SEARCH i S j SEARCH i Playback. normal speed. directions: 1/5k (slow
6 5 6 5
1 Press the Play 2 Turn the [PUSH]
playback in SP Mode
only), 1/3k (slow
Button [1] during Dial to select the
playback in LP Mode
playback. desired search
only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k,
speed.
BLC
20k
1 ³During Variable Speed
% Search, mosaic-like
& W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS BLC patterns appear in the
1 picture.
³When using the
PUSH
10k%
MF/VOL/JOG Variable Speed Search
Function, the sound is
muted.
34 35
Using the Jog Dial (Jog Playback)
VIDEO CAMERA By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) on the Movie
DATE/ PHOTO
START/
STOP
Camera in the Still Playback Mode, you can advance
OSD TIME SHOT
the still pictures one by one in forward or reverse
DISPLAY RESET ZOOM
direction.
T
A.DUB
sVOL r
V /REW PLAY FF/W
W
Basic Operations
6 1 5
forward
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
PROGRAMME AE
E ; D
FOCUS AUTO W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
INDEX STOP INDEX
MNL
: ∫ 9
MODE
SELECT SELECT
VAR. P.B. PUSH
SEARCH ZOOM
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
STORE MENU
MENU
SET PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM reverse
MF/VOL/JOG

³During slow motion playback in reverse direction, the
Playing Back in Slow Motion
(Slow Motion Playback) 1
2
Press the Slow
Resuming Normal
Playback
[1].
Time Code Indication may not be accurate.
³Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at
approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.
[1]. Motion/Still Advance
Playback continues with Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at
Button [E] or [D] on the
normal speed. approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.
Remote Controller.
PLAY STILL ADV STILL ADV PLAY

Pressing the [E] Button
1 E D starts slow motion 1
playback in reverse
direction, and pressing
the [D] Button starts slow
motion playback in
forward direction.
Playing Back Still Pictures and

Advancing Them One by One 1
2
Press the Pause Button
3
Press the Slow
Resuming Normal
Playback
[1].
Pressing the [E] Button advances the still pictures one
by one in reverse direction. Pressing the [D] Button
advances the still pictures one by one in forward
direction.
(Still Playback/Still Advance Playback) [1]. [;]. Motion/Still Advance
Playback continues with ³Each press of the [E] Button advances to the next still
The playback picture Button [E] or [D] on the
You can freeze the action during playback and normal speed. picture in reverse direction. Each press of the [D]
stops in the Still Playback Remote Controller.
advance the still pictures one by one. Button advances to the next still picture in forward
Mode.
direction. Keeping either button pressed continuously
advances the still pictures one by one until you
PLAY PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV PLAY release the button.
1 ; E D 1 ³If you leave the Movie Camera in the Still Playback
Mode for more than 6 minutes, it switches over to the
Stop Mode to protect the video heads against
excessive wear.
³During Still Advance Playback, the Time Code
Indication may not be accurate.
³During Still Playback, adjusting the sound volume is
not possible.
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Listening to the Playback Sound via Making the Indications Appear on the TV
Headphones Screen
If you want to use headphones to listen to the Press the [OSD] Button on the Remote
playback sound, connect them to the [PHONES] Controller.
Socket on the Movie Camera. In this case, no sound The On-Screen Indications also appear on the TV
(including beep and shutter click sounds) is screen.
reproduced from the Movie Camera’s built-in
21 pin Adaptor speaker¡.
VIDEO CAMERA
AV OUT/ [AV OUT] DATE/ PHOTO

START/
STOP
¡built-in speaker: NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25

OSD
PHONES 1 TIME SHOT
Basic Operations
only DISPLAY RESET ZOOM
[S-VIDEO IN] T
A.DUB
sVOL r
V /REW PLAY FF/W
[VIDEO IN] 6 1 5
W
S-VIDEO OUT [AUDIO IN] E

INDEX
;
STOP
D
INDEX
AV Cable : ∫ 9
SELECT
VAR. P.B.
SEARCH ZOOM
STORE
[S-VIDEO OUT] S-Video Cable

MENU
AV OUT/ OFF/ON SET
PHONES ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL

³Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera
Playing Back on a TV
By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can
1
Connect the [AV OUT] Socket on the Movie
and the TV.
³If a cassette recorded with copyright protection signal
is played back, the screen becomes black. However,
AV OUT/
watch playback of the recorded scenes on the TV Camera with the Video and Audio Input Sockets on PHONES scenes recorded with this Movie Camera do not
screen. the TV.
contain a copyright protection signal.
Use the AV Cable and to connect to the TV.
³If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the
If your TV is equipped with an S-Video Socket, also
21pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary.
connect the S-Video Cable.
Consult your dealer.
S-VIDEO OUT
After Use
For models NV-DS15, NV-DS150 and NV-DS25, first
1
Take out the cassette.
2
3
Remove the Battery (p. 11) and retract the
Attaching the Lens Cap
After use, attach the supplied Lens Cap to the Lens to
protect it.
close the LCD Monitor. (p. 12) to [OFF]. Viewfinder.
OPEN/EJECT
ON
OFF
PUSH
38 39
PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS AUTO
MNL
MODE
SELECT
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU
PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
Advanced Operations
³It is not possible to adjust the shutter speed (p. 58) or
Recording in Special Situations
(Programme AE) 1
Slide the Mode Selector Switch down repeatedly
Cancelling the Programme AE Function
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. the iris value (p. 58) when one of the Programme AE
Modes is selected.
This function lets you select Automatic Exposure from the [MNL] position, until the Movie Camera is Sports Mode
settings optimized for special recording situations. put in the desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [½] or ³When playing back on a VCR scenes that you have
[¼]). recorded in the Sports Mode, you can enjoy slow
The indication of the selected mode appears. motion and still playback of very sharp images with
fine details.
³During normal playback, movements in the picture
may not be smooth.
³Avoid recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour or
PROGRAMME AE PROGRAMME AE
natrium lamps in this mode, as the colour and the
AUTO AUTO brightness of the playback picture might fluctuate.
MNL MNL ³When recording subjects lit by strong lights or with
MODE MODE much light reflection, the playback picture may
SELECT SELECT contain vertical streaks of light.
³When the scene is not sufficiently lit, the [5]
indication flashes.
³When using this mode for recording indoors, the
playback picture may flicker.
³It is not possible to use the Sports Mode [5]
[5] Sports Mode together with the Gain-up Mode [GAIN UP].
To record scenes with fast-moving subjects such as Portrait Mode
sports scenes. ³When using this mode for recording indoors, the
playback picture may flicker.
[7] Portrait Mode ³It is not possible to use the Portrait Mode [7]
To make subjects stand out sharply from the together with the Gain-up Mode [GAIN UP].
background.
Low Light Mode
[N] Low Light Mode ³It may not be possible to sufficiently brighten up
To record dark scenes more brightly. extremely dark scenes.
Spotlight Mode
[½] Spotlight Mode ³When using this mode, the recorded picture may be
To record subjects under bright spotlights such as at a extremely dark.
party, in the theatre, etc. ³If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture
may be whitish.
[¼] Surf & Snow Mode
To record subjects in brightly lit surroundings such as Surf & Snow Mode
on a ski slope, beach, etc. ³If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture
may be whitish.
46 47
1 2 3 4 5
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
1.CAMERA SETUP
D.ZOOM D.ZOOM WIPE MIX
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.CARD SETUP
4.RECORDING SETUP
5.DISPLAY SETUP
6.OTHER FUNCTIONS 6 7 8 9 :
7.DEMO MODE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT

STROBE
PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS AUTO
STROBE GAIN UP TRACER MOSAIC MIRROR
MNL
STROBE
MODE
SELECT DIGITAL EFFECT
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
EFFECT1 OFF
ZOOM
[&ZOOM
WIPE
[
MIX
; < = >
STROBE GAINUP
TRACER MOSAIC
PUSH MIRROR
EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA
B/W SOLARI
MF/VOL/JOG
RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
NEGA SEPIA B/W SOLARI
Advanced Operations
³If you have set [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]
Recording with Special Effects
(Digital Effects) 1
Select the [DIGITAL
2
3
4
Press the [MENU]
Sub-Menu to [GAINUP], you need to adjust the focus
manually; however, adjusting the shutter speed
(p. 58) and selecting a white balance mode (p. 56)
In addition to the Super Image Stabilizer and Digital EFFECT] on the select [EFFECT1] or to select the desired Button to exit the
are not possible.
Zoom, this Movie Camera offers you various digital [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] [EFFECT2]. digital effect. Menu.
³If you have set [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]
effect modes to make it easy to enhance your scenes Main-Menu. (p. 16) ³The picture now has
Sub-Menu to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected
in many creative ways. the selected digital
white balance mode is not possible.
effect. However, the
³It is not possible to use the Sports Mode [5] or the
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS effect of the Wipe
MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS Portrait Mode [7] together with the Gain-up Mode
Function and the Mix
[GAIN UP].
PUSH PUSH
PUSH
Function only become
visible when actually
MF/VOL/JOG
MF/VOL/JOG Cancelling the Digital Effect
MF/VOL/JOG recording in the
Set [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL
respective mode.
EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
(p. 50)
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 7 Gain-up Mode [GAIN UP]

It electronically brightens up the picture.
1 Super Image Stabilizer and Digital Zoom In this mode, adjust the focus manually.
Mode [[&D.ZOOM] (p. 31, 32)
This combination mode allows recording in the
8 Trailing Effect Mode [TRACER]
The picture is recorded with a trailing effect.
extreme tele range and prevents shaky picture.
9 Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
2 Super Image Stabilizer mode [[] (p. 32)
The picture becomes mosaic-like.
This prevents shaky pictures when recording in
the tele range of from a moving vehicle.
: Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
The right half of the picture is a mirror image of
3 Digital Zoom Mode [D.ZOOM] (p. 31)
the left half.
It enlarges the subject beyond the optical zooming
range. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
4 Wipe Mode [WIPE]
It gradually replaces a picture of the last
; Negative Mode [NEGA]
The recorded pictures have reversed colours
previously recorded scene with the picture of the
similar to photographic negatives.
new scene, like drawing the curtain. For details,
(p. 50)
< Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
Scenes are recorded with a brown tint similar to
5 Mix Mode [MIX]
the colour of old photographs.
It gradually fades out the picture of the last
previously recorded scene while fading in the
= Black & White Mode [B/W]
The picture is recorded in black and white.
picture of the new scene. For details, (p. 50)
> Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
6 Strobe Mode [STROBE]
The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a
It records the pictures with a stroboscope-like
painting.
effect.
48 49
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
1.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.CARD SETUP
4.RECORDING SETUP
5.DISPLAY SETUP
6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
7.DEMO MODE
PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS AUTO PRESS MENU TO EXIT
MNL
MODE
SELECT
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU DIGITAL EFFECT
EFFECT1 OFF [&ZOOM [

PUSH ZOOM WIPE MIX
STROBE GAINUP
TRACER MOSAIC
MIRROR
MF/VOL/JOG EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA
B/W SOLARI
ON RETURN ---- YES

OFF PRESS MENU TO EXIT
Advanced Operations
³If you perform any of the following operations after
Recording with Special Effects
(Digital Effects) (Continued) 1
Set [EFFECT1] on the
2
Press the Recording
3
Press the Recording
4
Press the Recording
performing Step 3, the picture stored in memory is
erased and the Wipe Function cannot be used:
³Selecting any other digital function in [EFFECT1] or
º Wipe Mode [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub- Start/Stop Button to Start/Stop Button to Start/Stop Button to
in [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu.
It gradually replaces a still picture of the last recorded Menu to [WIPE] and exit start recording. pause recording. start recording again. ³Using the Camera Search Function.
scene with the moving picture of the new scene, like the Menu. (p. 48) The normal recording The last picture is stored The last picture of the
drawing a curtain. The [WIPE] Indication starts. in memory. previous scene is
Wipe from a Photoshot Still Picture
appears. The [WIPE] Indication gradually replaced by the
Instead of performing the Wipe from the last recorded
changes to [B]. new scene.
picture, you can store a still picture in memory by
WIPE pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button after Step 1 and
then perform Step 4.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS ON ON ON
MENU
WIPE OFF OFF OFF
PUSH
WIPE
MF/VOL/JOG
º Mix Mode ³If you perform any of the following operations after
It gradually fades out a still picture of the last recorded
scene while fading in the moving picture of the new
1
Set [EFFECT1] on the
2
Press the Recording
3
Press the Recording
4
Press the Recording
performing Step 3, the picture stored in memory is
erased and the Mix Function cannot be used:
³Selecting any other digital function in [EFFECT1] or
scene. [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub- Start/Stop Button to Start/Stop Button to Start/Stop Button to
in [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu.
Menu to [MIX] and exit start recording. pause recording. start recording again. ³Using the Camera Search Function.
the Menu. (p. 48) The normal recording The last picture is stored The last picture gradually
The [MIX] Indication starts. in memory. fades out while the new
Mix from a Photoshot Still Picture
MIX appears. The [MIX] Indication scene fades in.
Instead of performing the Mix from the last recorded
changes to [C].
picture, you can store a still picture in memory by
MIX pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button after Step 1 and
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS ON ON ON then perform Step 4.
OFF OFF OFF
MIX PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
50 51
1AWB
1
11
2 W T
PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS AUTO
MNL
MODE
SELECT
1z
3 MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
1{
4
Advanced Operations
Recording with Natural Colours
(White Balance) 1
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial.
3
Returning to the Auto
White Balance
Adjustment Mode
Turn the [PUSH] Dial
Notes about the Recording with Natural
Colours
³Be sure to remove the Lens Cap before setting the
This Movie Camera automatically adjusts the white Switch to [MNL]. The [AWB] Indication select the desired [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. If the Lens Cap is still
balance to ensure that the pictures are recorded with until the [AWB] Indication attached to the Lens when the [CAMERA] Lamp
The [MNL] Indication appears. White Balance Mode.
natural colours. For certain types of subjects and appears. Or, set the lights, the automatic white balance setting may not be
appears.
lighting conditions, however, this Auto White Balance Mode Selector Switch to precise.
Adjustment Mode may not be able to ensure natural [AUTO].
colours (p. 95). In these cases, you can select either Notes about the Adjusting the White Balance
one of the 3 preset modes explained below (indoor, Manually
outdoor, or the last manually adjusted white balance W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS ³It is not possible to manually adjust the white balance
PROGRAMME AE W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PROGRAMME AE
setting), or you can manually adjust the white balance. when you have zoomed to 20t or higher (digital
AUTO PUSH AUTO
The modes change in the following order: PUSH PUSH
zoom range), when [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL
MNL
Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB] MF/VOL/JOG
MF/VOL/JOG MF/VOL/JOG
MNL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is set to [GAINUP] and when
MODE [EFFECT2] is set to [SEPIA] or [B/W].
SELECT MODE
Last manually adjusted White Balance setting [1] SELECT ³We recommend that you adjust the white balance
! Outdoor Mode [z] anew whenever there is a change in the recording
situation.
" Indoor Mode [{]
(recording under incandescent lamp) In the Following Cases, the [1] Indication

Flashes:
Adjusting the White Balance ³When you recall the last manually adjusted white
balance setting
Manually Attach the Lens Cap Operate the above step Turn the [PUSH] Dial Keep the [PUSH] Dial The flashing indication tells you that the white balance
and zoom in until the 1 and 2. until the [1] pressed until the [1] setting you last adjusted is still maintained. This setting
Use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode for all
entire screen becomes The [AWB] Indication Indication appears. Indication stops is kept until you adjust the white balance again.
types of lighting outside the range (p. 95), as the
white. appears. flashing and remains ³When you are trying to adjust the white balance in
Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode can only ensure
lit. a dark place
natural colours for the types of lighting within that
Under weak illumination, precise manual white balance
range. For optimum results under almost any types of
PROGRAMME AE W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS adjustment may not be possible. In this case, set the
lighting, we recommend that you adjust the white
AUTO Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] to record with
balance manually for each new scene. PUSH
PUSH
W T
MNL
automatic white balance adjustment.
MF/VOL/JOG
MF/VOL/JOG ³During manual adjustment of the white balance
MODE
SELECT The [1] Indication flashes while the white balance is
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS being adjusted. When the white balance adjustment is
PUSH
finished, the [1] Indication stops flashing and
remains lit.
MF/VOL/JOG
56 57
Remarks, etc.
Notes about the Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Manually
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/50–1/8000 s
MNL The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.
11/50 The nearer to [1/8000] a setting you select, the faster
the shutter speed becomes.
PROGRAMME AE ³The playback picture of subjects lit by strong lights
FOCUS AUTO or with much light reflection may contain vertical
MNL streaks of light.
MODE
SELECT
MNL ³During normal playback, the scene-to-scene
1/50 transitions may not be smooth.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
1F2.4 ³Avoid recording under fluorescent lamps, mercury
lamps or natrium lamps, as they can cause unstable
PUSH
colours and brightness of the playback picture.
MF/VOL/JOG
³When using the Gain-up Mode (p. 48) or any of the
Programme AE Modes (p. 46), it is not possible to
adjust the shutter speed. If the shutter speed was
manually adjusted, this setting is cancelled.
³Adjust the shutter speed according to the recording
situation.
Advanced Operations
Title Procedure Notes about the Adjusting the Iris (F Number)
Manually
Returning to the Range of Iris Adjustment
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Manually 1
2
3
Normal Shutter Speed
Switch to [AUTO].
CLOSE (Closed) # F16.…F1.6 #
OP (Opened)i0dB…OPi18dB
The nearer to [CLOSE] a value you select, the darker
To achieve special creative effects or to cope with Switch to [MNL]. until the Shutter Speed adjust the shutter the picture becomes.
special lighting situations or fast-action scenes, you The [MNL] Indication Indication appears. speed. The nearer to [OPi18dB] a value you select, the
can adjust the shutter speed manually. appears. You can change between brighter the picture becomes.
the Shutter Speed, the The figures with idB show the Gain-up value, if you
Iris (F Number), and the increase the value too much, the picture quality
Manual White Balance deteriorates.
Indications by repeatedly ³Manually adjusting the shutter speed after
pressing the [PUSH] Dial. performing manual iris adjustment changes the iris
back to automatic adjustment.
Therefore, if you want to adjust both the shutter
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PROGRAMME AE speed and iris manually, be sure to adjust the
AUTO shutter speed first.
PUSH AUTO
MNL
PUSH
³When using any of the Programme AE Modes
MNL
MF/VOL/JOG
MF/VOL/JOG (p. 46), it is not possible to adjust the iris.
MODE
SELECT MODE ³Increasing the Gain-up value also increases the
SELECT graininess of the picture.
³Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris
Returning to the values may not be displayed.
Adjusting the Iris (F Number)
Manually 1
2
3
Normal Iris Value
(F Number)
To achieve special creative effects or to cope with Switch to [MNL]. until the [F] Indication adjust the Iris. Switch to [AUTO].
special lighting situations, you can adjust the iris (F The [MNL] Indication appears.
number) manually. appears. You can change between
the iris (F Number), the
Manual White Balance,
and the Shutter Speed
Indications by repeatedly
pressing the [PUSH] Dial.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PROGRAMME AE
AUTO PUSH
PUSH AUTO
MNL
MNL
MF/VOL/JOG
MF/VOL/JOG
MODE
SELECT MODE
SELECT
58 59
VIDEO CAMERA
START/
DATE/ PHOTO STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
DISPLAY RESET ZOOM
T
A.DUB
sVOL r
CAMERA
V /REW PLAY FF/W
W VCR
6 1 5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV CARD
E ; D P.B
INDEX STOP INDEX
: ∫ 9
SELECT
VAR. P.B. MODE
SEARCH ZOOM
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON SET
ITEM 1
P.B.DIGITAL
Advanced Operations
Playing Back with Special Suspending the Playback Digital Effect
Effects (Playback Digital Effects) 1
Press the [MODE]
2
3
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote
Temporarily
You can suspend and re-activate the digital effect by
repeatedly pressing the [OFF/ON] Button .
There are various modes available for adding special Button until the [VCR] [1]. Controller to select the desired digital effect. Suspending a digital effect is also possible by setting
digital picture effects to your recordings during Lamp lights. ³Repeatedly pressing the [SELECT] Button changes [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to
playback. They are identical to the Digital Effects 1 and the selected digital effect in the order 1 to :. [OFF], and later to [ON] to re-activate it. When the
2 (p. 48) that can be used during recording. ³Selecting a digital effect is also possible by setting digital effect is temporarily suspended, the indication of
[EFFECT SELECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub- the selected effect flashes.
1 [WIPE] Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to the
2 [MIX] desired effect.
Cancelling the Digital Effect
3 [STROBE] CAMERA PLAY SELECT Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller
4 [NEGA] VCR 1 to make the displayed digital effect indication
5 [SEPIA] disappear. Or, set [EFFECT SELECT] on the [DIGITAL
CARD
6 [B/W] P.B EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
7 [TRACER]
8 [SOLARI] ³When you want to output the signal of the picture with
9 [MOSAIC] MODE a digital effect added during playback, use the [AV
: [MIRROR] OUT] Sockets. This signal cannot be output from the
DV Terminal (p. 7) or the Digital Still Picture Terminal
(p. 7).

º Wipe Mode and Mix Mode ³In the VCR Mode, the Wipe Function and the Mix
After having selected [WIPE] or [MIX] in Step 3. Function can only be operated with the Remote
Controller.
Press the [1] Button to Press the [STORE] Press the [OFF/ON] Button at the scene at which ³It is not possible use the Wipe Mode, Mix Mode,
start playback. Button at the moment you want to use a Wipe or Mix effect. Trailing Effect Mode, or Mirror Mode of the Playback
that you want to store The scenes change with a Wipe or Mix effect. Digital Effects and the Playback Zoom Function
as still image in (p. 62) at the same time.
memory. ³If you press the [OFF/ON] Button while the Wipe or
The [*] or [+] Mix is being performed, the effect is paused at that
Indication appears and point. If you press the [OFF/ON] Button again, the
the picture is stored in effect resumes.
memory.
PLAY STORE OFF/ON
1
60 61
VIDEO CAMERA
START/
DATE/ PHOTO STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
DISPLAY RESET ZOOM
T
A.DUB
sVOL r
CAMERA
V /REW PLAY FF/W VCR
6 1 5
W
CARD
P.B
E ; D
INDEX STOP INDEX
: ∫ 9 MODE
SELECT ON
VAR. P.B. OFF
SEARCH ZOOM
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON SET
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
Advanced Operations
Adding New Sound on a Playing Back the Sound Recorded with Audio
Recorded Cassette (Audio Dubbing) 1
Insert the recorded
2
Press the [MODE]
3
Search for the position
4
Dubbing
³Depending on the setting selected for [12bit AUDIO]
on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the
You can add music or narration on a recorded cassette and set the Button until the [VCR] from which you want to [1] and then Pause [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the sound added
cassette. [OFF/ON] Switch to Lamp lights. insert the new sound. Button [;] on the with audio dubbing and the original sound are played
[ON]. ³Using Cue Playback, Remote Controller back as follows:
³If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was ³Make sure that the Review Playback or ST1: The original sound alone is played back.
recorded with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING prevention slider of the Variable Speed Search ST2: The dubbed sound alone is played back.
SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] cassette is set to [REC]. makes it easy to search MIX: The original sound and the sound added with
Main-Menu set to [16bit], the original sound is for this point. PLAY
audio dubbing are played back together.
erased. ON FF/
1
CAMERA V /REW W
If you intend to perform audio dubbing but also want OFF
PAUSE ³It is not possible to perform audio dubbing on an
to keep the original sound, be sure to set [AUDIO VCR 6 or 5
;
unrecorded part of the tape.
REC] to [12bit] before making the original recording. CARD
P.B ³If there was an unrecorded part on the tape when
³It is not possible to perform audio dubbing onto audio dubbing was performed, picture and sound
recordings made in the LP Mode. (p. 13) distortion occur at that tape portion during
playback.
MODE
³If you reset the Tape Counter to zero and turn on the
Memory Stop Function (p. 97) at the point where you
want the audio dubbing to end, the audio dubbing
Stopping Audio Dubbing automatically stops when the tape reaches that point.
5
Press the [A.DUB]
6
Press the Pause Button
Press the Pause Button [;] on the Remote
Controller.
The Movie Camera is again in the Still Playback
Button on the Remote [;] on the Remote Mode.
Controller. Controller to start audio
dubbing.
A.DUB PAUSE PAUSE

; ;
A.DUB; A.DUB! ;
64 65
CAMERA
VCR
CARD
P.B
MODE
ON
OFF
Advanced Operations
³Do not turn the Movie Camera off while the
Using the MultiMediaCard
(NV-DS25 only) 1
Slide the [OPEN] Lever
2
Hold the
3
Close the Card Slot Cover securely.
MultiMediaCard is being read, such as during Card
Photoshot recording, copying pictures onto the
cassette, erasing pictures on the MultiMediaCard or
You can use the supplied MultiMediaCard to record still to the left to open the MultiMediaCard with its using the Multi-Picture Function in the Card Playback
pictures onto it, even without a cassette inserted. You Card Slot Cover. cut-off corner facing Mode.
can also take favourite scenes recorded on the right and toward the This could damage the MultiMediaCard or recorded
cassette and copy them as still pictures onto the Movie Camera and contents, and even cause malfunction of the Movie
MultiMediaCard, or you can copy still pictures recorded insert it straight until it Camera.
on the MultiMediaCard onto the cassette. OPEN stops. ³Before closing the Card Slot Cover, be sure to
º Inserting the MultiMediaCard confirm that the MultiMediaCard is inserted correctly.
Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off
before inserting the MultiMediaCard.
The [ACCESS] Lamp
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. ON While accessing the MultiMediaCard (reading,
OFF
recording, playing back, deleting, transmitting pictures),
the [ACCESS] Lamp is lit.
³While the [ACCESS] Lamp is lit, do not open the Card
Slot Cover and remove the MultiMediaCard, or turn
the Movie Camera off. Doing so could damage the
card and cause a malfunction with the Movie Camera.

º Taking Out the MultiMediaCard
Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before taking out
the MultiMediaCard.
Slide the [OPEN] Lever Push the Pull the Close the Card Slot
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. to the left to open the MultiMediaCard on its MultiMediaCard Cover securely. [Access] Lamp
Card Slot Cover. centre. straight out.
ON
OFF
OPEN
66 67
Quality of Card Photoshot Pictures ³To record pictures in high quality, set [PICTURE
You can choose among 3 picture quality modes for QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to
the Card Photoshot Function. [FINE]; to record as many pictures as possible,
set it to [ECONOMY].
Maximum recordable number of pictures on the
³When you select [ECONOMY] for recording, the
6 5 ∫ ; 1 supplied 8 MB MultiMediaCard
playback picture may contain mosaic-like noise
PHOTO FINE: Approx. 50 pictures
SHOT patterns depending on the picture content.
NORMAL: Approx. 100 pictures
CAMERA
ECONOMY: Approx. 200 pictures CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS
VCR
CARD
P.B
³When recording in more than one mode (FINE, 1.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.CARD SETUP
1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.CARD SETUP
NORMAL, ECONOMY) on the same 4.RECORDING SETUP
5.DISPLAY SETUP
4.RECORDING SETUP
5.DISPLAY SETUP
6.OTHER FUNCTIONS 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
MultiMediaCard, the maximum recordable 7.DEMO MODE
MODE
number differs from the numbers indicated above. PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT
OFF
ON
ø 15F ³The maximum recordable numbers are
approximations. When recording intricate pictures
with fine details, the number of recordable still
pictures on the MultiMediaCard decreases due to CARD SETUP
PICTURE QUALITY
their large data volume. FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
PHOTO SHOT ³To be able to record an even larger number of still

TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD
pictures, we recommend that you use the 16 MB
RETURN ---- YES
MultiMediaCard VW-MMC16E (optional). PRESS MENU TO EXIT
Advanced Operations
³Electromagnetic waves, static electricity, malfunction
Recording Still Pictures on the
MultiMediaCard (Card Photoshot) 1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD]
3
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button at the scene that
of the Movie Camera or of the MultiMediaCard itself
could erase the data recorded on it. To prevent the
loss of picture data, we recommend that you make a
(NV-DS25 only) to [ON]. Selector to [CARD]. you want to record. backup copy on a cassette (p. 76) or on the computer
The [CAMERA] Lamp (p. 78).
You can record still picture onto the MultiMediaCard lights. ³If you use the Card Photoshot Function during
both through the Movie Camera’s lens and from
CAMERA recording, the Movie Camera is automatically put in
scenes that you have already recorded on the
the Recording Pause Mode.
cassette. VCR
PHOTO SHOT ³Before pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button, we
³Sound is not recorded. CARD
TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD
P.B recommend that you press the [;/STILL] Button to
³The Shutter Effect (p. 31) cannot be used.
check the picture.
PHOTO
º Recording Still Pictures on the MODE
SHOT
MultiMediaCard in the Camera Mode

ON
OFF

º Recording Still Pictures on the
MultiMediaCard in the VCR Mode:
Press the [MODE] Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Start playback and press the [PHOTO SHOT]
Button until the [VCR] Selector to [CARD]. Button at the scene that you want to record.
Lamp lights. The picture stands still for approximately 4 seconds
The [VCR] Lamp lights. (when [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP]
Sub-Menu is set to [NORMAL]) while the picture is
being recorded.
BLC
CAMERA PHOTO SHOT
TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD 1
VCR
CARD PHOTO
P.B SHOT
MODE
68 69
Using the Picture Search Mode
After setting the [PICTURE SEARCH] on the
6 5 ∫ ; 1
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu to [YES] to appear
1 2 the picture search screen, turn the [PUSH] Dial to
SLIDE SLIDE select the desired number of the picture and press
CAMERA it.
VCR CARD EDITING
CARD RECORD TO TAPE

AUTO PRINT
---- YES
---- YES
P.B PICTURE SEARCH ---- YES
CARD FORMAT ---- YES
PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS AUTO RETURN ---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
MNL MODE
MODE
SELECT
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU PICTURE SEARCH
PUSH
f
No,18
MF/VOL/JOG v
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
Advanced Operations
Title Procedure
To play back later To play back all To pause the Slide To stop the Slide Playback:
Playing Back Pictures Recorded
on the MultiMediaCard 1
Press the [MODE]
recorded pictures:
Press the [SEARCHi]
Button.
recorded pictures in
succession
(Slide Playback):
Playback:
Press the [;] Button.
The [SLIDE;] Indication
Press the [º] Button.
³To resume the Slide Playback, press the [1] Button.
Playback resumes from the next picture, and after all
(Card Playback) (NV-DS25 only) Button until the [CARD Press the [1] Button. appears . recorded pictures have been played back, it stops at
P.B] Lamp lights and ³To resume the Slide
S j SEARCH i
The [SLIDE!] Indication the picture, at which you stopped the Slide Playback
the Movie Camera is in 6 5 appears . Playback, press the [;] before.
º Playing Back Pictures the Card Playback ³All pictures are played Button again or the [1] ³The [N], [F] or [E] Indication displayed in Card
Mode. back for approximately Button. Playback Playback pictures shows the volume of image data of
The last recorded still 6 seconds each, from resumes from the next a still picture recorded on the MultiMediaCard. (p. 79)
picture on the the first to the last picture and stops at the
To play back earlier
MultiMediaCard recorded picture, and last recorded picture.
CAMERA recorded pictures:
is displayed. playback then stops.
VCR
Press the [jSEARCH]
Button.
CARD BLC
P.B STILL FADE
S j SEARCH i 1 ; ∫
6 5
MODE
º Selecting and Playing Back Pictures Remarks, etc.

Displayed in the Multi-Picture Mode
1
Press the [MODE]
2
Press the [CARD
3
4
³It is not possible to select the desired multi-picture
with the Remote Controller.
Button until the [CARD MULTI] Button. select the desired or the [CARD MULTI] ³In the Multi-Picture Mode, 9 still pictures are
P.B] Lamp lights and The pictures recorded on picture. Button. displayed on the same screen. If more than 9 still
the Movie Camera is in the MultiMediaCard are ³The selected picture is The selected picture pictures are recorded on the MultiMediaCard, turn the
the Card Playback displayed in the Multi- marked with a red appears in full screen [PUSH] Dial to display the next 9 pictures. (Instead of
Mode. Picture Mode. frame. size. the [PUSH] Dial, you can also use the [SEARCHi]
The last recorded still W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS Button or the [jSEARCH] Button.)
picture on the ³When you play back a blank (unrecorded)
MultiMediaCard is PUSH
MultiMediaCard, the screen becomes white and the
displayed. [jj] Indication appears.
MF/VOL/JOG
CAMERA ³If you attempt to play back a still picture recorded in a
VCR different format or a picture whose image data is
or defective, the [k] Indication and the [CARD ERROR]
CARD W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
P.B
CARD MULTI CARD MULTI Indication could appear as warning.
PUSH ³When the still pictures are displayed in the Multi-
Picture Mode, the Slide Playback cannot be
MF/VOL/JOG
MODE activated.
70 71
CARD FUNCTIONS
1.ERASE PICTURE
2.CARD EDITING
3.DISPLAY SETUP
4.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PHOTO
SHOT
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
A B
ERASE PICTURE ERASE PICTURE
1.ERASE BY SELECTION 1.ERASE BY SELECTION

2.ERASE ALL 2.ERASE ALL
PROGRAMME AE
FOCUS AUTO PRESS MENU TO RETURN PRESS MENU TO RETURN
MNL
MODE
SELECT
ERASE BY SELECTION ERASE ALL
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS ERASE ALL PICTURES
MENU ERASE PICTURE
NO --- RETURN NO --- RETURN

YES YES
PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
Advanced Operations
Title Procedure
Erasing Pictures Recorded on
the MultiMediaCard (NV-DS25 only) 1
Select [ERASE
2
3
4
Press the [PHOTO
5
6
Press the [MENU]
You can use the Movie Camera to erase the still PICTURE] on the [CARD select [ERASE BY select the picture that SHOT] Button. select [YES] and then Button to exit the menu.
pictures recorded on the MultiMediaCard. FUNCTIONS] Main- SELECTION] and then you want to erase and The confirmation press it.
After erasing them, the pictures cannot be recovered Menu. (p. 16) press it. then press it. message appears. The selected picture is
any more. The selected picture now erased from the
flashes. MultiMediaCard.
º Selecting and Erasing Pictures ) If you select [NO], the
After putting the Movie Camera picture selection is
in the Card Playback Mode... (p. 70) cancelled.
Press the [MENU] Button. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS MENU
MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU PUSH
PUSH PUSH
PUSH
PHOTO
MF/VOL/JOG SHOT MF/VOL/JOG

º Erasing All Pictures *
After putting the Movie Camera
in the Card Playback Mode...
(p. 70) Select [ERASE Turn the [PUSH] Dial to Turn the [PUSH] Dial to
Press the [MENU] Button. PICTURE] on the [CARD select [ERASE ALL] select [YES] and then
MENU FUNCTIONS] Main- and then press it. press it.
Menu. (p. 16) The confirmation All pictures stored on the
message appears. MultiMediaCard are now
erased.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

MENU
PUSH PUSH
PUSH
MF/VOL/JOG
72 73
Remote Controller
Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie
Camera’s major functions from a distance. 4 Controls for Playback (Continued) 7 Controls for Recording, Zoom/Sound
Volume
Index Search Button [:, 9] (p. 42)
To search for recorded scenes marked with an Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 30, 68)
: 9 8 index signal. To record still pictures.
1 (:: in reverse direction, 9: in forward To show the message that prompts the user to
direction) verify whether the picture is to be erased in the
VIDEO CAMERA
Card Erase-Picture Mode. (NV-DS25 only)
2 START/ Stop Button [º] (p. 34)
OSD
DATE/
TIME
PHOTO
SHOT
STOP 7 To stop the tape. Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]
DISPLAY RESET
To stop slide playback. (NV-DS25 only) (p. 24)
ZOOM
3 To start and pause recording.
T Pause Button [;] (p. 36)
¥REC A.DUB
To pause playback. Zoom/Sound Volume Buttons [ZOOM/VOL]
sVOL r
V /REW PLAY FF/W
To pause slide playback. (NV-DS25 only) To zoom in and out (p. 30, 56).
W To adjust the volume of the playback sound
4 6
STILL ADV
1
PAUSE
5
STILL ADV
5 Playback Digital Effects (p. 35).
E ; D Selection Button [SELECT] (p. 60) To change the zoom magnification of the
INDEX STOP INDEX
6 To select the desired playback digital effect. Playback Zoom (p. 62).
: ∫ 9
SELECT
VAR. P.B.
Store Button [STORE] (p. 60) 8 Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (p. 64)
5
SEARCH ZOOM To store a still picture in memory for the Wipe To perform audio dubbing.
Advanced Operations
STORE
or Mix Function.
MENU 9 Reset Button [RESET] (p. 97)
OFF/ON SET
Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (p. 60) To reset the Tape Counter to zero.
To suspend the selected digital mode or
: Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 35)
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
re-activate it.
To make the Date/Time indication appear or
To start/pause a Wipe or Mix transition from the
disappear.
still picture stored in memory.
6 Controls for Menu Settings and Playback
Zoom and Variable Speed Search
Menu Button [MENU] (p. 16)
º Buttons on the Remote Controller Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] To display the menu.
To start cue playback (p. 34). Item set Button [SET]
1 Indication Output Button [OSD] (p. 39) To fast-forward the tape. Item select Button [ITEM]
To display the function and operation To activate the Camera Search Function
indications on a connected TV. (p. 40). Playback Zoom Button [P.B.ZOOM] (p. 62)
To display the next 9 pictures in the Card Multi- To enlarge a part of the playback picture.
2 Indication Shift Button [DISPLAY] (p. 99) Picture Mode or in the Card Erase-Picture ³Each time this button is pressed, the Playback
To select the desired counter indication. Mode (p. 70, 72). (NV-DS25 only) Zoom Function is toggled between on and off.
3 Recording Button [REC] (p. 85) Play Button [1]
Upward Direction Button [¹]
(NV-DS150 only) Left/Right Direction Button [·, ¸]
To start playback (p. 34). Downward Direction Button [º]
To dub digital signals Input Into the Movie To start slide playback (p. 71). (NV-DS25 only)
Camera via the DV Input/Output Terminal,
press the [REC] Button and the [PLAY] Button Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [E, D] Variable Speed Search Button
together. (p. 36) [VAR. SEARCH] (p. 35)
To perform Slow Motion Playback. To change the speed of Cue Playback or
4 Controls for Playback To perform Still Advance Playback. Review Playback.
Rewind/Review Button [6] (E: in reverse direction, D: in forward ³Each time this button is pressed, the Variable
To start review playback (p. 34). direction) Speed Search Function is toggled between on
To rewind the tape (p. 34). and off.
To activate the Camera Search Function ³When the Playback Zoom Function is on, the
(p. 40). Direction Buttons of the Playback Zoom
To activate the Recording Check Function Function take precedence, and the following
(p. 26). two buttons can no longer be operated.
To display the previous 9 pictures in the Card Speed Selection Button [¹, º]
Multi-Picture Mode or in the Card Erase-Picture
Mode (p. 70, 72). (NV-DS25 only) Selecting Pictures for Card Erase-Picture
Mode (p. 72) (NV-DS25 only)
Picture Selection Button [º]
Picture Confirm Button [¸]
80 81
º Selecting the Remote Controller Mode
When using two Movie Cameras at the same time,
selecting different Remote Controller Modes makes it VIDEO CAMERA
possible to operate them separately. DATE/ PHOTO

START/
STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
³If the Remote Controller Mode set on the Movie DISPLAY RESET ZOOM
Camera and on its Remote Controller are not matched, T

the [REMOTE] Indication appears. A.DUB
sVOL r
³Replacing the batteries in the Remote Controller V /REW PLAY FF/W
W
automatically resets it to the [VCR1] Mode. 6 1 5
1 Press the [D] Button and [º] Button

E ; D
INDEX STOP INDEX
simultaneously. : ∫ 9
This selects the [VCR1] Mode. SELECT

VAR. P.B.
SEARCH ZOOM
2 Press the [E] Button and [º] Button 2 STORE

MENU
1
simultaneously. OFF/ON SET
This selects the [VCR2] Mode. ITEM

P.B.DIGITAL
Advanced Operations
Title Procedure
Information for your safety
Remote Controller (Continued)
º Inserting the Button-type Battery
1
Pull out the Battery
2
Insert the button-type
3
Insert the Battery WARNING
Insert the supplied button-type battery before using the Holder while pressing battery with the Holder into the Remote “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER
Remote Controller. the Stopper 1. stamped (r) mark Controller. CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).
facing upward. IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR
³When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT
with a new CR2025 battery. DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.
(The life of the battery is about 1 year. However, it REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND
depends on the frequency of use.) MANUFACTURER.
³Make sure you insert the battery with its poles THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS
correctly aligned. THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY
³Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of CONNECTIONS OBSERVED.
children. 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.”
º Using the Remote Controller Aim the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Remarks, etc.
Sensor on the Movie Camera and press the
appropriate button. ³The operative range described on the left is valid for
Distance to the Movie Camera: Less than 5 metres. using the Remote Controller indoors.
Angle: Approximately 15e up, down, left and right from When using it outdoors or under strong lights, it may
centre axis. not work correctly even within the left range.
³Within a distance of about 1 metre, it is also possible
to use the Remote Controller from the side ([MENU]
Button side).
Setting to be Made on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-
Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode.
82 83
Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) Using with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) (NV-DS150 only)
You can copy the picture and sound recorded on this Movie Camera onto an S-VHS or VHS cassette in a
home video recorder.
VIDEO CAMERA
START/
DATE/ PHOTO STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
DISPLAY RESET ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
sVOL r
V /REW PLAY FF/W
6 1 5
W

E ; D
INDEX STOP INDEX
: ∫ 9
SELECT
VAR. P.B.
SEARCH ZOOM
STORE
MENU
21 pin Adaptor
OFF/ON SET
S-VIDEO OUT AV OUT/

P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM DV Cable VW-CD1E
PHONES
[AV OUT] [VIDEO IN]
AV Cable [S-VIDEO IN]
[S-VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO IN]

S-Video Cable
If you connect this Movie Camera with other Digital Stopping Dubbing
Video equipment (for example another Movie Press the Pause Button [;] or the Stop Button [º]
Camera of the same type) equipped with DV Input/ to stop recording.
After making the connections shown above, Output Terminal (i.LINK) using the DV Cable VW- ³Dubbing is automatically performed in the same
perform the necessary operations. CD1E (optional), you can dub high-quality picture audio recording mode as that of the cassette in
Before copying, be sure to press the [OSD] Button and sound in the digitalformat. the playback unit, regardless of the setting for
Editing
on the Remote Controller (p. 80) so that no [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP]
indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed 1 [Playback Unit] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-
tape counter and function indications are also Insert the recorded cassette and set the Menu of the recording unit.
copied. Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. ³The lower part of the monitor picture of the
³If your VCR is not equipped with AV Input recording unit (the picture displayed on the LCD
Sockets, the 21pin Adaptor (purchase 2 [Recording Unit] Monitor¡, Viewfinder or TV) may be distorted, or
separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. Insert a cassette onto which you want to the picture may roll up or down. However, this is
perform dubbing and set the Movie not a malfunction and does not affect the picture
Movie Camera: VCR: Camera to the VCR Mode. being recorded.
¡LCD Monitor: NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. 4 Insert an unrecorded cassette with intact 3 [Playback Unit] only
erasure prevention tab. Press the Play Button [1] to start ³If the DV Cable is not connected, a black picture
2 Insert the recorded cassette. As some settings (external input, tape speed, playback. is recorded.
etc.) on the VCR are necessary, please refer
3 Press the [MODE] Button until the [VCR] to your VCR’s operating instructions. 4 [Recording Unit]
Lamp lights. While pressing the [REC] Button, press the
6 Start recording. [PLAY] Button (both on the Remote
5 Press the Play Button [1] to start Controller).
playback. 7 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop Recording starts.
recording.
8 Press the Stop Button [º] to stop
¥REC PLAY
1
playback.
84 85
Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller Using the Movie Camera with a Computer
If you connect the Movie Camera to an Editing Controller equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket, this Movie Camera’s
playback functions can be controlled from the Editing Controller.
[IR TRANSMITTER]
Editing Controller To Edit Socket [DIGITAL STILL PICTURE]

(VW-EC500E)
21 pin Adaptor
2
[D.STILL PICTURE]
1
[EDITE] EDIT E D.STILL
21 pin PICTURE
Adaptor [S-VIDEO IN]

S-VIDEO OUT AV OUT/
PHONES
[VIDEO IN]
EDIT E
Editing Controller
D.STILL
PICTURE (VW-EC1E) [AV OUT]
[AUDIO IN]
S-VIDEO OUT AV OUT/
PHONES [AV OUT] [S-VIDEO OUT]
1 Interface Box
2 AC Adaptor
[DC IN]
[S-VIDEO OUT]
The Personal Computer Connection Kit VW-

When Connecting the Editing Controller VW- When Editing with Time Code
DTA9E (optional), or VW-DTA10B (optional) ³If your VCR is not equipped with AV Input
EC500E (optional) Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
makes it possible to connect the Movie Camera to Sockets, the 21pin Adaptor (purchase
Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to
Editing
a computer and transmit still video images to it. separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
³When you perform editing with the NV-HS1000 [TIMECODE] to make the Time Code appear.
³To use the DV STUDIO2 software via USB, a
VCR (optional) connected to this Movie Camera, ³When the Time Code is displayed, the Time
The above illustration shows the connections computer with Windows® 98 preinstalled is
first activate the Still Playback Mode on the Code Signal is output from the Edit Socket.
in case of using the VW-DTA10B. For the VW- necessary.
Movie Camera and then start the actual editing ³When the Counter Indication is displayed, the
DTA9E, refer to its operating instructions. ³Pictures that you intend to import from cassette
operation. Linear Tape Counter Signal is output.
into computer applications should be recorded in
³A VCR equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket is
Computer System Requirements (VW- the SP Mode.
necessary. ³If your VCR is not equipped with AV Input
DTA10B) ³When recording, take care that the Time Code is
³When you connect the VW-EC500E to the Movie Sockets, the 21pin Adaptor (purchase
DV STUDIO2 can be installed in a PC/AT uninterrupted from the beginning of the tape.
Camera, an adjustment on the VW-EC500E is separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
compatible personal computer which can run ³For detailed explanations on the operating
necessary. For the operation of the Editing
Microsoft® Windows ® 95/98. environment, connections and operations, refer
Controller, refer to its operating instructions.
Compatible machines: to the Personal Computer Connection Kit’s
Personal computer with 80486DX4 or higher CPU operating instructions.
When Connecting the Editing Controller VW-
(PentiumTM or higher recommended) ³Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft
EC1E (optional)
Graphic card: Corporation U.S.A.
True Color (approx. 16.7 million colours) ³All other company and product names in the
³When you perform editing with the NV-HS1000
recommended (operation also possible even with operating instructions are trademarks of their
VCR (optional) connected to this Movie Camera,
256 colours) respective corporations.
first activate the Still Playback Mode on the
Movie Camera and then start the actual editing Installed memory:
operation. 16 MB or more (32 MB or more recommended)
³When you use the Editing Controller VW-EC1E, Free hard disk space: At least 16 MB
it is not necessary to connect it to the Edit Socket Disk drive: CD-ROM drive
on the VCR, as the VCR’s operation is performed Ports: RS-232C (D-sub 9 pin)/or USB
via infrared remote control. Therefore, editing is Other requirements: Mouse
also possible onto VCRs not equipped with an
Edit Socket. To connect the Movie Camera to the computer,
³For the operation of the Editing Controller, refer use the special Interface Box 1 contained in the
to its operating instructions. Personal Computer Connection Kit.
86 87
Using the Movie Camera with a Video Printer
If you connect the Movie Camera to a Video Printer, you can print still pictures from scenes recorded with the
Movie Camera.
If you do not intend to use the Automatic Printing Function, connecting the Edit Cable is not necessary.
º Using the Automatic Printing Function ³When the cooling function of the Video Printer is
(Autoprint) activated and the printing speed slows down,
If you connect the Movie Camera to a Video automatic printing may stop. In this case, set
Printer equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket, you can [AUTO PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
use the Autoprint Function to automatically print all Sub-Menu on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-
still pictures recorded in the Photoshot Mode. Menu to [YES] again.
Video Printer: ³If still pictures are recorded successively in the

Photoshot Mode, some pictures may be skipped
1 Turn the Video Printer on. during printing.
2 Make the necessary settings on the Video ³Before storing an image in memory on the Video
Printer, press the [OSD] Button (p. 80) on the
Printer according to the input signal.
Remote Controller of the Movie Camera so that
Movie Camera: no indications appear in the picture. Otherwise,
the Counter Indication and other function
3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] to turn the indications are also printed in the picture.
Movie Camera on.
³The [PRINTER ERROR] Indication appears if the
4 Press the [MODE] Button until the [VCR] Movie Camera is not correctly connected to the
Video Printer or when the ink cassette and/or the
Lamp lights.
[EDIT] [S-VIDEO IN] paper in the Video Printer are not loaded or used
Edit Cable VW-K5E
(optional)
5 Search for the first still picture from which up.
you want to start printing with the
EDIT E
[EDIT-] Autoprint Function. ³As index signals are not recorded with the still
If you want to print all still pictures recorded pictures recorded in the Continuous Photoshot
S-Video Cable on the cassette, rewind the tape to its Mode, automatic printing of these pictures is not
S-VIDEO OUT
beginning. possible.
[S-VIDEO OUT] 6 Press the [MENU] Button. ³If you replace the ink cassette or paper during
Editing
printing, the same picture may be printed twice.
7 Set [AUTO PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK
³In the following cases, some pictures may be
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES].
Automatic printing starts. skipped when printing with the Auto Print
Function.
³ When you print still pictures recorded in the
³If you want to stop the automatic printing in the
middle, press the Stop Button [º] on the Movie Photoshot Mode on a video camera of another
Camera. brand.
³ If you turn the Movie Camera on and off several
times (3 times or more) between recording two

still pictures in the Photoshot Mode.
³ When you record a still picture in the Photoshot
Mode on the same part of a cassette where a

Photoshot picture was recorded before.
Movie Camera: Video Printer: ³ When you select a different recording speed
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] to turn the 3 Turn the Video Printer on.
(SP/LP) between the recording of two still
pictures in the Photoshot Mode.
Movie Camera on. ³ At the first Photoshot picture to be printed.
5 Store the image in memory.
2 Press the [MODE] Button until the [VCR]
³A picture that is recorded very close to the
Lamp lights. 6 Start printing.
beginning of the tape may not be printed.
4 Press the Play Button [1]. ³For details about the operation of the Video
³Pictures that you have edited or composed on a
Printer, read its operating instructions.
Video Printer (NV-MPD1B, NV-MPD5B, NV-
³Compatibility cannot be guaranteed for pictures
MPD7B) can be recorded on the
recorded on other video equipment and played
MultiMediaCard, however, they can no longer be
back on this Movie Camera, or vice versa.
played back on this Movie Camera. (NV-DS25
only)
88 89
Cautions for Use
Take care that no water enters the Movie Take care that no sand and fine dust enters the º Condensation Remedy for a Fogged-up Lens
Camera when using it in the rain and snow or Movie Camera when using it on a beach or Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the
on the beach. similar places. Determining Whether Condensation Has Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour.
³The Movie Camera and the cassette could ³Sand and dust could damage the Movie Camera Formed Inside and Remedy for Condensation When the lens has reached about the same
become damaged. (It might not be repairable.) and cassette. (Be careful when inserting and If the Condensation Indication flashes after you temperature as its surroundings, it automatically
³If seawater has accidentally splashed on the removing the cassette.) turn on the Movie Camera, condensation has clears up.
Movie Camera, moisten a soft cloth with tap formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the
water, wring it well and wipe the camera body Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on Movie Camera automatically switches off after Periodic Inspection
carefully with it. Then thoroughly wipe it with a the Movie Camera. approximately 1 minute. To ensure optimum picture quality, we recommend
soft, dry cloth. ³Such agents could deform the body and cause Remedy as follows: that you have worn-out parts such as video heads
the surface coating to peel off. replaced after approximately 1000 hours of use.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized ³Do not leave the Movie Camera in direct contact 1 Take out the cassette. (However, this depends considerably on the
equipment (TVs, video games, etc.). with rubber or plastic products for a long time. All other functions do not work. Depending on conditions of use such as temperature, humidity
³If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, the amount of condensation, it may not be and dust.)
the electromagnetic radiation may cause picture Do not use benzine or thinner for cleaning. possible to take out the cassette. In this case,
and sound distortion. ³They could deform the body and cause the wait 2– 3 hours before taking out the cassette.
³Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers surface coating to peel off.
and large motors may damage the recordings on ³Before cleaning, remove the Battery or unplug 2 Leave the Cassette Compartment open and
the tape and distort the picture. the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. wait for 2–3 hours.
³The electromagnetic radiation from micro- ³Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft, clean cloth. The required time depends on the amount of
processors can adversely influence the Movie To remove persistent stains, wipe with a cloth condensation and the ambient temperature.
Camera and cause picture and sound distortion. moistened with mild detergent diluted with water,
³If the Movie Camera is adversely influenced by and then finish with a dry cloth. 3 After 2–3 hours, turn the Movie Camera on
magnetized equipment and does not work ³When storing or transporting the Movie Camera, and check if the Condensation Indication
correctly, turn the Movie Camera off, remove the place it in a softly padded bag or case to prevent is not displayed.
Battery or disconnect the AC Adaptor and attach the coating of the camera body from wearing off. Even if the Condensation Indication is no
the Battery or connect the AC Adaptor again. longer displayed, wait 1 more hour for added
Then turn the Movie Camera on. After use, always take out the cassette and safety before using the Movie Camera again.
remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains
Do not use the Movie Camera near a radio Lead from the AC mains socket. Pay Attention to Condensation Even Before the
transmitter or high-voltage power line. ³If you leave the cassette in the Movie Camera, Condensation Indication Appears.
³If you record near a radio transmitter or high- the tape can become loosened and damaged. ³As condensation forms gradually, the
voltage power line, the recorded picture and ³If you leave the battery attached to the Movie Condensation Indication may not appear for the
sound may be adversely influenced. Camera for a long time, the voltage level may first 10– 15 minutes after condensation has
drop very low so that the Battery cannot be used formed inside.
Do not use the Movie Camera for surveillance any more even after charging. ³In an extremely cold place, the condensation
and other industrial application. could freeze and turn into frost. In such a case, it
³If the Movie Camera is being used for a long Notes about the AC Adaptor takes an additional 2–3 hours for the frost to first
time, the inside temperature could rise ³If the temperature of the Battery is extremely melt into condensation and then to be dissolved.
excessively and this may cause malfunction. high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may
³This Movie Camera is not designed for industrial keep on flashing and charging is not possible.
use. After the Battery has cooled down or warmed up
sufficiently, charging starts automatically.
However, if the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to
flash after the Battery has cooled down or
warmed up sufficiently, some malfunction may
have occurred in the Battery or in the AC
Adaptor. In this case, consult with your dealer.
Care of Unit/Options
³When the battery is warm, charging takes longer
than usual.
Miscellaneous/
³When you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, the
radio reception may be distorted. Keep the AC
Adaptor more than 1 metre away from the radio.
³When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may emit a
whirring sound. However, this is normal.
³After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket. (If you leave it
connected, a small amount of electricity is
consumed.)
³Always keep the terminals of the AC Adaptor and
the battery clean.
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Cautions for Use (Continued)
º Optimum Use of the Battery Battery º LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Microphone Socket
³Extremely low or high temperature shortens the ³If you want to perform audio dubbing via an
Special Characteristics of the Battery Battery life. LCD Monitor (NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 external microphone or audio equipment,
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. ³Storing it in places with oily smoke and a lot of only) connect it to the [MIC] Socket. In this case, the
Its ability to generate electric energy is based on dust could cause the terminals to get rusty, and ³In places where big changes in temperature Movie Camera’s built-in microphone is turned off.
an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is this can result in a malfunction. occur, condensation may form on the LCD
easily influenced by ambient temperature and ³Do not allow metal objects (such as Monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. º Repeat Playback
humidity, and the useful operation time that the necklaces and hair pins) to touch the battery ³If the Movie Camera is very cold when it is turned
Battery can provide becomes shorter at high and terminals. Short-circuiting may occur and on, the picture on the LCD Monitor is initially a ³If you keep the Playback Button [1] pressed for
low temperatures. When used in extremely cold generate heat, and touching it in this little darker than normally. However, as the more than 5 seconds, the Movie Camera
surroundings, the Battery may only be able to condition could inflict serious burns. internal temperature rises, the LCD Monitor switches over to the Repeat Playback Mode and
provide approximately 5 minutes of operation time. ³Store the Battery in discharged condition. If you regains its normal brightness. the [R !] Indication appears. (To cancel the
If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protection store the Battery for a long time, we recommend ³Extremely high precision technology is employed Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch
function is activated and prevents the use of the that you charge it once a year and completely to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a to [OFF].)
Battery for some time. use up the charge before storing it again in total of approximately 112,000 pixels. The result
discharged condition. is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere º Attaching the Shoulder Strap
After Use, Always Remove the Battery. 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie Cassette However, this is not a malfunction and does not Before you go recording outside, we recommend
Camera. (If it is attached to the Movie Camera, a ³Rewind the tape to its beginning before storing. affect the recorded picture. that you attach the Shoulder Strap to prevent the
small amount of electric current is consumed even Leaving the cassette with the tape stopped Movie Camera from dropping accidentally.
if the Movie Camera is turned off.) Leaving the halfway for more than 6 months (depending on Viewfinder
Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a very
long time could cause it to become excessively
the storing condition) loosens the tape. Be sure
to rewind it to the beginning.
³Extremely high precision technology is employed
to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total
1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through
the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie
discharged, so that it cannot be used any more ³Put the cassette in its case to store it. of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is Camera.
even after charging. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and more than 99.99% active pixels, with a mere
humidity could damage the tape. Dust contains 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
Keep the Battery’ s Terminals Clean. hard mineral particles and cassettes with dust However, this is not a malfunction and does not
Be careful that the terminals do not get plugged up damage the video heads and other parts of the affect the recorded picture.
with dust, dirt or other substances. Movie Camera. Make it a habit to always put the ³Do not leave the Viewfinder or the Lens aimed at
If you accidentally drop the Battery, confirm that cassette back into its case. the sun. This could seriously damage internal
the Battery itself and the terminals are not ³Completely wind the tape forward and then parts.
deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the rewind it once every half year. Leaving the ³If you use a large-capacity Battery (CGP-D320;
Movie Camera or to the AC Adaptor could damage cassette for more than a year without winding/ optional) attached to the Movie Camera, viewing
the Movie Camera or the AC Adaptor. rewinding it may deform the cassette because of the picture in the Viewfinder from behind may not
stretching and shrinking of the tape due to be practical. In this case, turn up the Viewfinder
Discarding a Battery That Has Become changes in temperature and humidity. to an angle that allows comfortable viewing.
Unusable
³The usable life of the Battery is limited.
Also, the tape may stick together.
³Do not place the cassette near strongly Lens Hood
2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back,
pull it first through the loop and then the
³Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it could magnetized objects or equipment. ³Never try to attach any conversion lens onto the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster.
explode. ³The tape surface is coated with microscopic front of the Lens Hood; it does not have a Pull it out more than 2 cm from the
magnetic particles and they record signals. Such threaded mount on the front. Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it
º Precautions for Storage objects as magnetic necklaces and toys have ³When you want to attach the Tele Conversion cannot slip off.
stronger magnetic force than commonly thought, Lens (VW-LT4314WE, optional), the Wide
Before Storing the Movie Camera, Take out the and this could erase the recorded contents and Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307WE, optional) or a
Cassette and Remove the Battery. cause noise in picture and sound. filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE, optional), be
Store all equipment in a dry place where the sure to first remove the Lens Hood by turning it
temperature remains relatively constant. MultiMediaCard (NV-DS25 only) counterclockwise. If you attach a filter of the
³While the MultiMediaCard is being read, do not Filter Kit, you can attach the Lens Hood onto it.
Care of Unit/Options
(Recommended temperature is 15°C–25°C and 1
recommended relative humidity is 40%– 60%.) remove it, turn off the power, or subject it to
vibrations and shocks.
Miscellaneous/
Movie Camera ³Do not leave the MultiMediaCard in a place with
³Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust form high temperature, exposed to direct sunlight, or
entering. where electromagnetic waves and static
³Never leave the Movie Camera in places with electricity can be generated.
high temperature. ³Do not bend or drop the MultiMediaCard as this
could damage the MultiMediaCard or the stored
contents.
³After use, be sure to remove the
MultiMediaCard from the Movie Camera.
³After using the MultiMediaCard or when storing ³During recording with a filter or conversions lens
or carrying it, put it in the supplied attached, the four corners of the picture may
MultiMediaCard Case. become dark (vignetting effect), when you push
³Do not touch the connector on the rear edge of the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. For details,
the MultiMediaCard with your fingers and take please also read the operating instructions of the
care that no dirt, dust or water enters it. accessory being used.
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Digital Video Camera

NV-DS12B Operating Instructions

NV-DS12B NV-DS15B NV-DS150B NV-DS25B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

AC Adaptor Set . . . . . . Remote Controller

. . . . . . AC Mains Lead . . . . . . Button-Type Battery (CR2025)

. . . . . . Battery Pack . . . . . . Shoulder Strap (VFC3299)

. . . . . . Digital Video Head Cleaner

2 Rewind/Review Button [6] (p. 34) : Battery Holder (p. 10)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology,

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket

Connect the AC Mains

Car Battery Charger

Connect the DC Input Lead.

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Lit: During charging.

Battery Eject Button

new sound onto an already recorded Playback Mode. (p. 36)

CLOSE possible. (p. 40)

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

If the Cassette Holder Does Not Slide Out

Ejecting the Cassette When opening or closing the Cassette

damage the CCD-Sensor.

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Using the LCD Monitor

on the Viewfinder again. (p. 28)

³Due to limitations in production technology, there may

CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS CARD FUNCTIONS

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

PUSH PUSH PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG MF/VOL/JOG MF/VOL/JOG

º Exiting the Menu

the desired mode.

DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS

RETURN ---- YES RETURN ---- YES

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu !(NV-DS25 only)

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Mode Selector Switch

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Recording Backlit Scenes

Returning to Normal Recording

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Focusing on the Subject

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

³If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

PLAY STILL ADV STILL ADV PLAY

Playing Back Still Pictures and

AV OUT/ [AV OUT] DATE/ PHOTO

¡built-in speaker: NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

S-VIDEO OUT [AUDIO IN] E

[S-VIDEO OUT] S-Video Cable

AV OUT/ OFF/ON SET

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 7 Gain-up Mode [GAIN UP]

EFFECT1 OFF [&ZOOM [

ON RETURN ---- YES

DISPLAY RESET ZOOM

DISPLAY RESET ZOOM

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu !(NV-DS25 only)