Digital Video Camera
MNoVde-l DNo.S27B
NV-DS28B
NV-DS37B
NV-DS38B
Operating Instructions
NV-DS27
NV-DS28
NV-DS37
NV-DS38
Card
DV In
AV In
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT9154
Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2
Contents.............................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4
Optional Accessories........................................................... 4
Getting Started .................................................................... 5
Viewing What Has Been Recorded..................................... 5
Controls and Components................................................... 6
Remote Controller ............................................................... 8
Power Supply .................................................................... 10
Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 10
Lens Cap and Grip Belt..................................................... 11
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 11
Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 11
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes ........ 12
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor .................................... 12
Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 13
List of Menus..................................................................... 14
Using a Card......................................................................33
Recording on a Card..........................................................33
Playing Back a Card ..........................................................34
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ...........................34
Slide Show.........................................................................35
Editing a Slide Show..........................................................35
Creating a Title ..................................................................36
Notes and Hints .................................................................39
Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)........45
Explanation of Terms.........................................................46
Specifications.....................................................................48
Index..................................................................................49
Recording.......................................................................... 18
Photoshot .......................................................................... 19
Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 19
Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 20
Image Stabilizer Function.................................................. 20
Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 20
Cinema Function ............................................................... 21
Motion Sensor Function .................................................... 21
0 Lux Night View Function................................................. 21
Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 22
Recording in Special Situations......................................... 22
Wind Noise Reduction Function........................................ 22
Recording in Natural Colours ............................................ 23
Adjusting White Balance Manually.................................... 23
Playing Back...................................................................... 26
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 26
Slow Motion Playback ....................................................... 27
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 27
Finding the End of Recording............................................ 27
Index Search Functions..................................................... 28
Playback Digital Effect Functions...................................... 29
Playback Zoom Function................................................... 29
Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 30
Audio Dubbing................................................................... 30
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette...................... 31
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment .................... 31
Using the DV Cable for Recording .................................... 32
Using the Automatic Printing Function .............................. 32
Personal Computer Connection Kit................................... 32
3
Standard Accessories
Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l 10)
2) Battery Pack (l 10)
1)
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 8, 9)
4) Button-Type Battery for Built-In Clock (l 17)
5) Lens Cap (l 11)
K2GJ2DC00004
DE-855AA
6) AV Cable (l 30, 31)
7) Shoulder Strap (l 11)
8) SD Memory Card (NV-DS37/DS38 only) (l 33)
9) Personal Computer Connection Kit (NV-DS37/DS38 only) (l 32)
2)
Optional Accessories
1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)
CGR-D08R
2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)
4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)
5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/CGP-D320/2800mAh)
6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)
7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)
3)
4)
CR2025
CR2025
N2QAEC000003
8) Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E)
9) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707ME)
10) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714ME)
11) ND Filter (VW-LND37E)
5)
12) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E)
13) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMS1E)
14) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)
VYF2764
15) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)
6)
7)
8)
9)
16) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)
17) Tripod with Remote Controller (VZ-CTR1E)
18) Editing Controller (VW-EC500E)
19) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA10B/VW-DTA9E)
20) Edit Cable (VW-K5E)
K2KC4CB00002
21) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)
The following is for the NV-DS37/DS38 models only.
22) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E)
≥“TitleStudio,” software for title creation, and “SD-Jukebox,” software for
recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot play
back music.)
VFC3299
VFA0353
23) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)
24) Floppy Disk Adaptor for MultiMediaCard (VW-MAF1E)
25) SD Memory Card (RP-SD016/RP-SD032/RP-SD064)
26) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE)
27) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE)
≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with
ease and confidence either by telephoning our Customer Care Centre on
08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm
≥
K1V208A10002
VFF0079
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
4
Getting Started
1
Charge the Battery. (l 10)
1
2
≥Connect the Battery to the AC Adaptor.
≥Connecting the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.)
≥When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fully
charged.
2
Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera. (l 10)
3
Insert the Cassette. ( l 11)
≥Slide the 1 Lever to open.
≥Insert the Cassette.
3
≥Press the 2 Button to close the Cover.
EJECT
PUSH LOCK
4
Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording. (l 12, 18)
≥Set the 3 Switch to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)
≥Press the 4 Button. (Recording starts.)
4
CAMERA
VCR
≥Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording.
CARD
P.B
MODE
OFF ON
Viewing What Has Been Recorded
5
Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape
back. (l 26)
5, 6
≥Press the 5 Button. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)
≥Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.)
≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.)
≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.)
Turn the Movie Camera off. (l 12)
≥Set the 9 Switch to [OFF].
SEARCH
FADE
STILL
BLC
6
CAMERA
VCR
CARD
P.B
MODE
OFF ON
5
Controls and Components
1) Reverse Search Button [jSEARCH] (l 18)
Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 26)
Recording Check Button [S] (l 18)
2) Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] (l 18)
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 26)
SEARCH
FADE
STILL
BLC
3) Fade Button [FADE] (l 20)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Stop Button [∫] (l 26, 35)
4) Still Button [STILL] (l 19)
Pause Button [;] (l 27, 35)
17)
16)
15)
14)
5) Backlight Button [BLC] (l 22)
Play Button [1] (l 26, 35)
6) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (l 12)
7) LCD Monitor (l 12, 45)
.........................................................................................................................
≥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.
6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
11) 12) 13)
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8) Speaker (l 26)
9) Card Compartment Cover (NV-DS37/DS38 only) (l 33)
10) Card Compartment Open Lever [OPEN] (NV-DS37/DS38 only) (l 33)
11) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (NV-DS37/DS38 only) (l 33)
12) Battery Holder
13) DC Input Socket [DC IN] (l 10)
14) Card Multi-Picture Button [CARD MULTI] (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
(l 34)
15) Title Button [TITLE] (NV-DS37/DS38 only) (l 36)
16) Battery Eject Button [PUSH] (l 10)
17) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 12)
18) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 19)
18)
19)
20)
19) Viewfinder (l 12, 45)
.........................................................................................................................
21)
≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some
tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not
a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
22) 23) 24)
25) 26) 27)
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20) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 19, 33, 34, 36)
21) Cover of the Button-type Battery’s Compartment
[BACKUP BATTERY] (l 17)
22) Mode Button [MODE]/Mode Lamps (l 12, 18, 26, 34)
23) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 18)
24) Movie Camera Off/On Switch [OFF/ON] (l 12, 18, 42)
25) Reset Button [RESET] (l 39)
26) Cassette Eject Lever [<EJECT] (l 11)
27) Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD] (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
(l 33)
6
28) 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX OFF/ON] (l 21)
29) Lens Hood (l 45)
30) Lens
38)
31) Recording Lamp (l 18)
32) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (l 19)
28)
29)
30)
31)
32)
33) White Balance Sensor (l 47)
Remote Control Sensor (l 9)
Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters (l 21)
34) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/PROG.AE] (l 18, 22, 23, 24)
35) Menu Button [MENU] (l 13)
33)
FOCUS
37)
36) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 13, 23, 24, 26)
37) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l 24)
34)
36)
35)
O
38) Eyecup
MENU
39) Cassette Compartment Cover (l 11)
40) Cassette Holder (l 11)
41) Cassette Compartment Lock Button [PUSH LOCK] (l 11)
42) Grip Belt (l 11)
43) Accessory Shoe
≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E; optional), are
attached here.
39)
40)
41)
43)
44) Edit Socket [EDITD] (l 32)
45) S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (Input function on
NV-DS38 model only) (l 30, 31, 32)
46) DV Terminal (i.LINK) [¥] (Input function on NV-DS28/DS38 Model
only) (l 7)
≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.
≥“i.LINK” is the name of connectors in accordance with IEEE1394-1995.
“¥” is a logo marked on products comforming with the “i.LINK”
specifications.
42)
E
49)
EDIT
D.STILL
PICTURE
AV IN/OUT
PHONES
44)
45)
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
48)
MIC
47)
46)
47) Microphone Socket [MIC]
¥
DV
≥Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this
socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.)
NV-DS38 model only) (l 30, 31)
Headphone Socket [PHONES] (l 41)
≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket activates the Movie Camera’s
built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.
49) Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] (l 32)
50) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 11)
51) Tripod Receptacle
≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
50)
51)
7
Remote Controller
most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance.
Remote Controller Buttons
1) Date/Time [DATE/TIME] (l 39)
2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 30)
3) Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 38)
4) Reset Button [RESET] (l 47 )
5) Recording Button [REC] (Available only with NV-DS28/DS38)
(l 31, 32)
1)
2)
3)
4)
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
5)
6)
T
REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
/REW PLAY
FF/
W
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
6) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 30)
7) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [π, ∫] (l 26 )
Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [π, ∫, ∑, ∏] (l 29)
8) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward)
(l 27)
10) Selection Button [SELECT] (l 29)
SELECT
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
7)
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
11) Store Button [STORE] (l 29)
12) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (l 29)
13) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 19, 26, 29)
14) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (l 26)
15) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (l 29)
The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding
buttons on the Movie Camera.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
OSD
TIME
SHOT
16) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 19, 33, 34, 36)
17) Title Button [TITLE] (Available only with NV-DS37/DS38) (l 36)
18) Card Multi-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (Available only with NV-
DS37/DS38) (l 36)
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
T
REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
13)
/REW PLAY
FF/
W
≥This functions in the same manner as the [CARD MULTI] Button on the
Movie Camera.
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
8)
9)
19) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 18, 26)
20) Pause Button [;] (l 27, 35)
21) Stop Button [∫] (l 26, 35)
22) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 18)
23) Play Button [1] (l 26, 35)
24) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 18, 26)
25) Menu Button [MENU] (l 13)
14)
15)
SELECT
VAR.
P.B.
10)
11)
12)
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
26) Set Button [SET] (l 13)
27) Item Button [ITEM] (l 13)
START/
STOP
16)
17)
DATE/ PHOTO
OSD
TIME
SHOT
22)
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
T
23)
24)
REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
18)
19)
20)
21)
/REW PLAY
FF/
W
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
25)
26)
SELECT
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
27)
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
8
ªInserting a Button-type Battery
Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.
1
1
2
While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.
Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing
upward.
3
Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.
≥When the button-type battery is weak, replace it with a new CR2025 battery.
(A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on
operation frequency.)
1
≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.
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2
WARNING
“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER
CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).
IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE.
IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED
SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND
MANUFACTURER.
THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE
ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS
OBSERVED.
3
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE
PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”
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ªUsing the Remote Controller
1
Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor
of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button.
≥Distance from the Movie Camera:Within approximately 5 metres
≥Angle:Within approximately 15o in the vertical and horizontal directions
from the central axis
≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong
light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above
ranges.
≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the side
(the [MENU] Button side) of the Movie Camera.
15˚
15˚
1
15˚
15˚
Selecting Remote Controller Modes
When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated
individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.
≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and that of the Remote
Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.
Setup on the Movie Camera:
Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired
Remote Controller Mode. (l 13)
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
Setup on the Remote Controller:
W
6
1
5
[VCR1]:Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously.1
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
[VCR2]:Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously.2
≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the mode is
automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.
INDEX STOP INDEX
K
SELECT
L
∫
2
1
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
9
Power Supply
ªUsing the AC Adaptor
1
Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on the
Movie Camera.
2
3
Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.
Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC
mains socket.
1
≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC
Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown 1.
≥Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the
Movie Camera to [OFF].
1
2
3
ªUsing the Battery
1
2
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
1
Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.
≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input Lead is
connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect them.
≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging
starts.
≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.
2
Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.
To Remove the Battery
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 2 to [OFF], and while pressing the [PUSH] Button
PUSH
3
3, slide the Battery to remove it.
2
OFF ON
ªUsing the Car Battery Charger
If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; optional), you can supply
power to the Movie Camera and charge the battery inside your car. For
further information, refer to the instruction manual of the Car Battery Charger.
≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car Adaptor Cord,
otherwise the fuse may blow.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 39.
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A Charging Time
Charging Time and Available Recording Time
NV-DS27/DS28
NV-DS37/DS38
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
1 h.
1 h.
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time
1 h 50 min. (1 h 30 min.) 1 h 40 min. (1 h 25 min.)
C Intermittent Recording Time
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated
recording and stopping actions.)
≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.
≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers in
parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used.In
actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.
≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature
of 20oC and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower
temperature, the charging time may be longer.
55 min. (45 min.)
1 h 50 min.
50 min. (45 min.)
1 h 50 min.
3 h 10 min. (2 h 40 min.) 2 h 55 min. (2 h 30 min.)
1 h 35 min. (1 h 20 min.) 1 h 30 min. (1 h 15 min.)
2 h.
2 h.
4 h. (3 h 15 min.)
2 h. (1 h 40 min.)
3 h 30 min. (3 h.)
1 h 45 min. (1 h 30 min.)
3 h 15 min.
7 h. (5 h 40 min.)
3 h 15 min.
6 h 5 min. (5 h 15 min.)
3 h 5 min. (2 h 40 min.)
5 h 20 min.
3 h 30 min. (2 h 50 min.)
5 h 20 min.
13 h. (10 h 25 min.)
6 h 30 min. (5 h 15 min.)
11 h 25 min. (10 h.)
5 h 45 min. (5 h.)
10
Lens Cap and Grip Belt
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the
Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
1
1
2
Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt.
Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length.
≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt 1.(When you are
not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for
protection.)
2
1
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors
to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera.
1
2
1
Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder
Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.
2
Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.
≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster
so that it cannot slip off.
1
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When power is supplied to the Movie Camera, the Cassette can be taken out
Inserting a Cassette
2
without turning the Movie Camera [ON].
1
2
3
Slide the [<EJECT] Lever to open the Cover.
Insert a Cassette.
Close the Cover and press the [PUSH LOCK] Button to lock
the Cover.
ªAccidental Erasure Prevention
<
EJECT
1
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by
sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable
recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it in the
[REC] arrow direction).
3
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 39.
1
PUSH LOCK
R
E
C
3
SAVE
11
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting
Modes
Turn on the power first and then select modes.
ªHow to Turn on the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].
≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.
ªHow to Switch Modes
2
Press the [MODE] Button.
≥With each press, the Mode changes.
≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.
ªHow to Turn off the Power
CAMERA
VCR
3
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
CARD
P.B
MODE
2
OFF ON
1, 3
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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
ªUsing the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside
the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
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1
Tilt the Viewfinder upward.
≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.
≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.
2
2
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.
ªUsing the LCD Monitor
1
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.
1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same time, bring
the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder goes off.
2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired
recording angle.
≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 2 from the vertical
position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o 3 to the
downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these
ranges will damage the Movie Camera.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until the [PUSH OPEN] Button is securely locked.
ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES],
the following items are displayed. (l 13)
180
90
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.
LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]
It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.
Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]
It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
To Adjust
Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the
[PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.
≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour
saturation.
Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor
Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].
≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 45.
12
Using the Menu Screen
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera
displays various function setups on Menus.
1
Press the [MENU] Button.
≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected using by the [MODE]
CAMERA
VCR
Button 1 is displayed.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.
≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item.
CARD
P.B
2
MODE
3
4
5
Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.
Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a desired
mode.
≥With each pressing of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [ 1] moves to the
next mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the
selected item are displayed in dark blue.
FOCUS
2, 3,
4, 5
1
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MENU
≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be
displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations
can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on
the Remote Controller. (l 8)
To Exit the Menu Screen
Press the [MENU] Button again.
About the Menu Mode Setting
The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Movie
Camera is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected
before turning off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.
(But, the setups of [EFFECT2] (l 25) are not retained.)
≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
ªImage Selection (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
A Menu Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In
this case, carry out the following procedure.
1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a picture.
FOCUS
≥The selected picture is marked by a frame 2.
2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of the picture.
≥After the above Picture Selectioin Procedure, carry out the various Menu
Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following
instructions.)
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MENU
PICTURE
No.25 IMGA0012.JPG
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List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are
different from the actual Menus.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
1.CAMERA SETUP
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.CARD SETUP
4.RECORDING SETUP
5.DISPLAY SETUP
6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
7.DEMO MODE
Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu
1) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 19)
2) Image Stabilizer [SIS] (l 20)
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20)
4) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 21)
5) Motion Sensor Mode [M.SENSOR] (l 21)
CAMERA SETUP
6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes back to the Main-
Menu.
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
7) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l 25)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO
SIS
OFF
ON
D.ZOOM
CINEMA
M.SENSOR
OFF 30
OFF
OFF
600
ON
ON
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
8) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l 25)
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
9) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 33)
10) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 36)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
11) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 17)
12) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 17)
13) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (l 28)
14) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l 22)
15) Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (l 19)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
DIGITAL EFFECT
EFFECT1 OFF
WIPE
MIX
GAINUP
MOSAIC
7)
8)
STROBE
TRACER
MIRROR
EFFECT2 OFF
B/W
NEGA SEPIA
SOLARI
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CARD SETUP
PICTURE QUALITY
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
CREATE TITLE
---- YES
9)
10)
16) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 39)
17) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 38)
18) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 47)
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
19) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l 39)
20) LCD Lighting Mode [LCD MODE] (l 12)
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
22) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 9)
23) Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (l 18)
24) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 39)
25) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 19)
26) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 17)
27) Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (l 18)
[DEMO MODE] Sub-Menu
RECORDING SETUP
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
REC SPEED
AUDIO REC
SCENEINDEX 2HOUR
WIND CUT
ZOOM MIC
SP
12bit
LP
16bit
DAY
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
DISPLAY SETUP
DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE
28) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE]
C.RESET
DISPLAY
LCD MODE
---- YES
ALL PARTIAL OFF
≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC
Adaptor was connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch
was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette, the Movie Camera is
automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If
any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is
cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [DEMO
MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the
Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to
[OFF].
NORMAL
BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET
---- YES
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
22)
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF
REC LAMP
BEEP SOUND
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
SHTR EFFECT OFF
CLOCK SET ----
SELFSHOOT NORMAL MIRROR
ON
YES
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DEMO MODE
DEMO MODE OFF
ON
28)
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 27)
2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (NV-DS37/DS38 only) (l 33)
3) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (l 32)
4) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 28)
VCR FUNCTIONS
1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.CARD SETUP
4.RECORDING SETUP
5.AV IN/OUT SETUP
6.DISPLAY SETUP
7.OTHER FUNCTIONS
5) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 30)
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
6) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (NV-DS38 only) (l 41)
7) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l 29)
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
9) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l 29)
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
10) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 33)
11) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 36)
BLANK SEARCH
RECORD TO CARD
AUTO PRINT
---- YES
---- YES
---- YES
SEARCH
12bitAUDIO
AUDIO OUT
PHOTO SCENE
ST1 ST2 MIX
STEREO
L R
RETURN
---- YES
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
12) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 17)
13) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 30)
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu (NV-DS38 only)
14) AV Socket [AV JACK] (l 30, 31)
DIGITAL EFFECT
8)
9)
EFFECT
EFFECT SELECT
OFF WIPE
STROBE NEGA
B/W
MOSAIC MIRROR
OFF
ON
MIX
SEPIA
15) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l 30)
TRACER SOLARI
16) Analog-Digital Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l 41)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those
on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-
Menu.
CARD SETUP
10)
11)
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
PICTURE QUALITY
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
----
All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as
those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
CREATE TITLE
YES
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RECORDING SETUP
12)
13)
REC SPEED
AUDIO REC
SP
12bit
LP
16bit
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
AV IN/OUT SETUP
AV JACK
IN/OUT OUT/PHONES
14)
15)
16)
A.DUB INPUT
DV OUT
MIC
OFF
AV IN
ON
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DISPLAY SETUP
DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE
C.RESET
DISPLAY
LCD MODE
---- YES
ALL PARTIAL OFF
NORMAL
BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET
---- YES
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF
CLOCK SET ---- YES
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] (NV-DS37/DS38
only)
CARD FUNCTIONS
[ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu
1) Selecting and Erasing a Picture [ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION]
(l 37)
1.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE
2.CARD EDITING
3.DISPLAY SETUP
4.OTHER FUNCTIONS
2) Erasing All Pictures [ERASE ALL PICTURES] (l 37)
3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l 37)
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 34)
5) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (l 32)
6) Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH] (l 34)
7) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (l 37)
8) Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] (l 35)
9) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l 37)
10) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l 42)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
ERASE PICTURE/TITLE
1)
2)
3)
1.ERASE PICTURE
BY SELECTION
2.ERASE ALL PICTURES
3.ERASE TITLE
BY SELECTION
RETURN
---- YES
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those
on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-
Menu.
4)
5)
CARD EDITING
RECORD TO TAPE
AUTO PRINT
PICTURE SEARCH
FILE LOCK
SLIDE SHOW
DPOF SETTING
CARD FORMAT
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
---- YES
---- YES
---- YES
---- YES
---- YES
---- YES
---- YES
All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as
those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
6)
7)
8)
RETURN
---- YES
9)
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
10)
DISPLAY SETUP
DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE
C.RESET
DISPLAY
LCD MODE
----
ALL PARTIAL OFF
YES
NORMAL
----
BRIGHT
YES
LCD/EVF SET
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE
CLOCK SET
VCR1 VCR2 OFF
YES
----
RETURN
----
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
YES
Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode (NV-DS37/DS38 only) A
If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called
up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the Short-Cut Menu, and turn the
[PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.
A
11) [PICTURE SEARCH]:
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
The [PICTURE SEARCH] Menu for finding pictures by number appears.
(l 34)
12) [ERASE PICTURE]:
The [ERASE PICTURE] Menu for erasing the picture being displayed
appears. (l 37) Use this Menu after the picture to be erased appears.
13) [FILE LOCK]:
PICTURE SEARCH
ERASE PICTURE
FILE LOCK
DPOF SETTING
EXIT
Setting) being displayed appears. (l 37)Use this Menu after the picture
to be locked appears.
14) [DPOF SETTING]:
The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to the picture displayed
appears. (l 37) Use this Menu after the picture for DPOF Setting
appears.
15) [EXIT]:
It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.
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To Insert a Button-Type Battery into the Body
Insert the supplied button-type battery before setting date and time.
1
2
Open the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover.
Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing
upward.
3
Close the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover.
≥Make sure to set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] when inserting or removing
2
_
1
3
the button-type battery.
It is easier to use a hard and pointed object when removing the button-type battery.
≥When the button-type battery is weak, replace it with a new CR2025 battery.
(A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on
operation frequency.)
≥
≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.
.........................................................................................................................
WARNING
“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER
CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).
IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE.
IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED
SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND
MANUFACTURER.
THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE
ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS
OBSERVED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE
PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”
CLOCK SET
YEAR 2001
MONTH
DAY
10
08
14
30
HOUR
MIN.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Setting Date and Time
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make
sure to check the time before recording.
1
2
Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/
[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value.
≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
FOCUS
3
Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.
≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.
1, 2
≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again.
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≥
If the button-type battery is not in or if the button-type battery is weak, the [
0]
MENU
1, 3
Indication flashes. In this case, replace the button-type battery with a new one.
1
≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.
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LP Mode
1
A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer
than that of SP Mode.
Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording,
mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal
functions may be restricted.
≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible
with other equipment.
≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l 30)
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Audio Recording Mode
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC]
on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode.
With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on
2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.
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CAMERA Mode
2
TAPE
CARD
Recording
When recording with the Mode Selector Switch 1 set to [AUTO], the Movie
Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases,
they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.
(l 24, 23)
CAMERA
2
VCR
CARD
P.B
MODE
OFF ON
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].
≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 2
2
3
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE].
(NV-DS37/DS38 only)
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥Recording starts.
3
1
3
5
PAUSE
REC
≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 3
PAUSE
RECORD
ªRecording Lamp （Tally Lamp) 4
The Recording Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being
recorded that recording is in progress.
≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].
ªTo Pause the Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. 5
≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power
is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To
resume recording from this condition, turn on the power again.
4
FOCUS
1
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MENU
ªTo Check the Recording
By pressing the [S] Button 6 in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play
back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.
≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camera
resumes the Recording Pause Mode.
SEARCH
FADE
STILL
BLC
ªTo View the Recorded Scene while the Recording Is
Paused
(Camera Search)
The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [jSEARCH] Button
6 or [SEARCHi] Button 7 in the Recording Pause Mode.
≥When the [jSEARCH] Button is pressed, images are played back in the
reverse direction.
≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are played back in the
forward direction.
ªSelf-Recording
By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you
can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while
recording is in progress.
≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically.
However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also
shown in the Viewfinder.
≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a
mirror, set [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to
[MIRROR].
Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.
≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic indications, such
as the Recording Indication [ ● ], Recording Pause Indication [ ● ;] and
Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed. 8
to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/
Alarm Indication.
ªTo Finish the Recording
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 39.
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Photoshot
This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures
containing sound.
S s
SEARCH
r
FADE
STILL
BLC
6
5
∫
;
1
1
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. (NV-DS37/
DS38 only)
2
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause
Mode.
2
≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then
switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
ªProgressive Photoshot
With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still pictures with
higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function.
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to
CARD
1TAPE
[ON] or [AUTO], the [æ] Indication 1 is displayed. When the [æ]
Indication is displayed, press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording
Pause Mode.
≥This function may not work with some function setups.
PHOTO
ªContinuous Photoshot
If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button continues to be pressed when the [SHTR
EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the Movie
Camera will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0.7 second
intervals until the button is released. (However, this does not operate when
using Progressive Photoshot.)
PHOTO
PHOTO
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is
recorded.
ªDigital Still Picture
When the [STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still pictures. When
the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.
≥We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where
you wish to record the picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
1
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 39.
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Zoom In/Out Functions
It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide-
angle shot.
1
For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
T
1tW
5tW
T
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [T].
≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.
T
15tW
To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a
subject that is as close as approximately 30 mm from the Lens. With this,
small subjects like insects can be recorded.
Z.MIC
1
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone's directional angle and
sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed. 1)
≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding
noise is too loud.
1
W
T
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
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Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 15k magnification. With the
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 30k or even to
600k.
2
W
T
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[D.ZOOM] >> [30t] or [600t].
≥30k: Digital zooming to 30k
≥600k: Digital zooming to 600k
FOCUS
2
To zoom in or out, push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W] or
towards [T].
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To Stop the Digital Zoom Function
1
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may
deteriorate.
MENU
T
30tW
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.
D.ZOOM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If the Movie Camera might be shaken while recording, the camera shake in
the image can be corrected.
Image Stabilizer Function
1
≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may not be able to
stabilize images.
1
[ON].
≥The [[] Indication 1 appears.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer
Set [SIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
FOCUS
O
1
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MENU
Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In 1
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the
beginning of a scene.
1
Keep pressing the [FADE] Button during the Recording
Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2
3
When the image is completely gone, press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to start recording.
Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting
recording.
1
2
S s
SEARCH
r
FADE
STILL
BLC
≥The image reappears gradually.
6
5
∫
;
1
Fade Out 2
1, 3
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black
screen at the end of a scene.
OFF ON
2
1
2
3
Keep pressing the [FADE] Button while recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.
When the image is completely gone, press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
Release the [FADE] Button.
≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
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Cinema Function
1
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
FOCUS
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1
MENU
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Motion Sensor Function
With the built-in Motion Sensor, the Movie Camera senses the subject’s
movement and starts recording automatically.
REC
STDBY
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[M.SENSOR] >> [ON].
MOTION SENSOR
MOTION SENSOR
≥The Motion Sensor Function Stand-by [STDBY] Indication appears.
≥When the Movie Camera’s Motion Sensor senses a movement in the
screen for approximately 1 second or longer, the Movie Camera starts
recording automatically.
≥Approximately 10 seconds after the movement in the screen stops, the
recording is automatically stopped, and the Movie Camera resumes the
Motion Sensor Stand-by Mode.
≥When the Movie Camera stays in the Motion Sensor Stand-by Mode for
6 minutes or longer, the Display turns off. When the Motion Sensor
senses a movement in the screen again, the Display turns back on
automatically and, approximately 4 seconds afterwards, the Movie
Camera starts recording.
FOCUS
To Cancel the Motion Sensor Function during Stand-by
Set [M.SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
To Cancel the Motion Sensor Function during Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button for more than 2 seconds.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
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1
MENU
0 ~Lu~x~N~ig~ht~V~ie~w~F~un~c~ti~on~~~~~~~~~~~~
Your Movie Camera emits infra-red rays so as to record subjects that cannot
be seen with the naked eye.
0LUX
1
Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] and bring up the
[0LUX] Indication.
≥Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters 1 light up. Be careful not to cover
them with your hand during recording.
To cancel the 0 Lux Night View Function
Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] to turn off the [0LUX] Indication.
≥The Motion Sensor Function and 0 Lux Night View Function, when used
together, are useful for recording animals at night with no one attending.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
1
O
LUX
OFF
ON
1
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Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight.
(Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)
SEARCH
FADE
STILL
BLC
1
Press the [BLC] Button.
≥The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.
1
To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BLC] Button.
≥When the [BLC] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes brighter.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is
cancelled.
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Recording in Special Situations
(Programme AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording
situations.
1
Repeatedly slide the Mode Selector Switch downwards from
the [MNL] position until a desired mode [5], [7], [4], [Ω]
or [º] appears.
FOCUS
≥The Indication for the selected mode appears.
[5] Sports Mode 1
For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.
1
O
[7] Portrait Mode 2
MENU
For bringing up people clearly from the background.
[4] Low Light Mode 3
1
For recording a dark scene brighter.
[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4
2
3
5
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5
For recording in a glaring surrounding, such as skiing grounds, beaches, etc.
To Cancel the Programme AE Function
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
4
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Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone for
1
recording.
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>
[WIND CUT] >> [ON].
WIND CUT
≥The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears.
FOCUS
O
1
MENU
22
Recording in Natural Colours
（White Balance)
Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. (l 23, 47) In
such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually.
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
FOCUS
Press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
O
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode.
MENU
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2 The white balalnce setting that was previously set manually [1]
3 Outdoor Mode [z]
4 Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [{]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
1
2, 3
1AWB
1
1
1
2
4
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the Mode
Selector Switch to [AUTO].
1
3
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Adjusting White Balance Manually
1
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the
Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode.
W
T
1
2
3
Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen
becomes white.
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
1
Press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
4
5
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication is displayed.
Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication stops
flashing.
FOCUS
O
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the Mode
Selector Switch to [AUTO].
MENU
2
3, 4, 5
MNL
1
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the
image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of
Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. In
this case, adjust the White Balance.
10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
7 000K
6 000K
2)
3)
4)
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Movie
Camera
5)
2) Blue sky
5 000K
4 000K
6)
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)
7)
8)
1)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
9)
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) 2 hour after sunrise and before sunset
8) 1 hour after sunrise and before sunset
9) Halogen light bulb
3 000K
10)
11)
12)
2 000K
1 000K
10) Incandescent light bulb
11) Sunrise and sunset
12) Candlelight
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication 2
appears.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
FOCUS
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/50–1/8000 s
The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
O
MENU
1
2, 3
MNL
1/1000
1
2
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Manual Iris Adjustment
(F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].
≥The [MNL] 1 Indication appears.
2
3
Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Iris Indication 2 appears.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Range of Iris Adjustment
FOCUS
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OP (Opened)i0dB, ..., OPi18dB
When the Gain-up Mode [GAINUP] (l 25) is used, Iris adjustment is by
OPi12dB.
O
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.
The value to which idB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is
too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
MENU
1
2, 3
MNL
1/50
1
2
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
F2.4
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Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus
may not function well.
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
Press the [FOCUS] Button.
≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the focus.
FOCUS
2
3
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [1MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode
Selector Switch to [AUTO].
O
MENU
1
MNL
1
MF
2
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Digital Effect Functions
This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special
effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) Wipe Mode [WIPE] (l 25)
2) Mix Mode [MIX] (l 25)
[EFFECT 1]
1) WIPE
2) MIX
3) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.
4) Gain-up Mode [GAINUP]
≥It brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this mode.
5) Trailing Effect Mode [TRACER]
≥It records images with a trailing effect.
6) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
3) STROBE
≥It produces a mosaic-like image.
7) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half.
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
8) Negative Mode [NEGA]
4) GAINUP
6) MOSAIC
5) TRACER
7) MIRROR
≥The colours of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative.
9) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like the colour of old pictures.
10) Black & White Mode [B/W]
≥It records an image in black and white.
11) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
≥It records an image with a painting-like effect.
To Select a Desired Digital Effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or
[EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect.
To Cancel the Digital Effect
[EFFECT 2]
8) NEGA
9) SEPIA
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or
[EFFECT2] >> [OFF].
≥If the Movie Camera is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are cancelled.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 40.
10) B/W
11) SOLARI
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ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
Wipe Mode:
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene
gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last
FOCUS
recorded scene gradually fades out.
OFF ON
1
Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
O
2
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the
recording.
1 2, 3, 4
MENU
WIPE
≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication
WIPE
changes to [B] or [C].
WIPE
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the
recording.
MIX
MIX
≥The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new
scene.
MIX
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
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VCR Mode
S s
SEARCH
r
FADE
STILL
BLC
6
5
∫
;
1
Playing Back
3
2
3
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording.
1
Press the [MODE] Button to select the VCR Mode.
≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1
2
Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.
CAMERA
VCR
1
CARD
P.B
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.
MODE
1
3
Press the [1] Button to start playback.
OFF ON
≥The [!] Indication 2 appears.
FOCUS
To Stop Playback
Press the [∫] Button. 3
ªAdjusting the Sound Volume
Until the [VOLUME] Indication 4 appears, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial
5
O
MENU
5. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After the adjustment,
press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disapper.
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button
to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the
volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME]
Indication goes off a few seconds after the adjustment is finished.
≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the Remote Controller in
Playback Zoom Mode.
4
2
≥If a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals is played back, the
screen becomes black.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
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ªCue/Review Playback
If the [5] Button 1 or [6] Button 2 is pressed during Playback, it turns
S s
to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B.
≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review
Playback until you release it.
≥If the Button is just tapped, Cue Playback or Review Playback continues
even when it is released.
SEARCH
r
FADE
STILL
BLC
6
5
∫
;
1
2
1
1
ªVariable Speed Search Function C
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.
1
2
During playback, press the [1] Button.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired search speed.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search
Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions.:
1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP Mode
only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k and 20k
FOCUS
2
O
ªTo Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
MENU
A
C
≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show mosaic-
pattern noise.
≥The sound is muted during search.
B
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Slow Motion Playback
This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed.
1
2
Press the [1] Button.
Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller.
≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the
reverse direction, while pressing the [D] Button starts Slow Motion
Playback in the forward direction.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
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ZOOM
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Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of
the normal speed.
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of
the normal speed.
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
1
2
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
2
INDEX STOP INDEX
K
L
∫
To Resume Normal Playback
SELECT
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
Press the [1] Button.
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance
playback.
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
STOP
OSD
TIME
SHOT
1
2
Press the [1] Button.
Press the [;] Button.
COUNTER RESET TITLE
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ZOOM
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1
2
3
≥The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
3
Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller.
3
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
≥With each pressing of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the
reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures
advances in the forward direction. If either one of the buttons continues
to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until
the button is released.
INDEX STOP INDEX
2
1
K
SELECT
L
∫
STILL
BLC
VAR.
P.B.
;
1
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
To Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
ªJog Playback
FOCUS
By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) 1 of the Movie Camera in the Still
Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the
forward or backward direction.
O
1
MENU
≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than
6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the
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Finding the End of Recording
(Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function aids you locate the end of the recording on the
Cassette quickly.
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
≥The [BLANK] Indication appears 1 during the Blank Search.
≥Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Movie
Camera switches to the Still Playback Mode.
FOCUS
≥If there is no blank portion left on the Cassette, the Movie Camera stops
at the end of the tape.
O
1
MENU
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
Press the [∫] Button.
1
BLANK
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Index Search Functions
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically
records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
Photoshot Index Signal
These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in
Photoshot Mode. (l 19) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still
pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode.
Scene Index Signal
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording
FOCUS
after inserting a Cassette.
≥If [SCENEINDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer. If it is set to
[DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date
has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is recorded,
O
1
MENU
the [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds. A)
≥If the Movie Camera is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera Mode or if
the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is not
recorded.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
OSD
TIME
SHOT
ªPhotoshot Index Search
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>
[SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].
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V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
2
Press the [9] Button 1 or [:] Button 2 on the Remote
Controller.
W
6
1
5
3
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
≥With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in
Photoshot Mode are searched.
≥Sounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds.
INDEX STOP INDEX
4
2
K
SELECT
L
∫
1
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
ªScene Index Search
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>
[SEARCH] >> [SCENE].
ITEM
2
P.B.DIGITAL
2
Press the [9] Button or [:] Button on the Remote
Controller.
≥When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication B
appears, and searching of the subsequent scene marked with an index
signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index
Search, the indication changes from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the
scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched.
≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
A
B
INDEX
Continuous Index Search
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer,
search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the
[1] Button 3 or the [∫] Button 4.)
S
1
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
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Playback Digital Effect Functions
During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded
pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used
during recording, are obtained.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
1
2
Press the [1] Button.
Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller to
select a desired digital effect.
≥When the [SELECT] Button is pressed repeatedly, the digital effect
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ZOOM
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V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
1
W
6
1
5
selection changes.
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
≥The same setting can be done using [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [VCR
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily
Press the [OFF/ON] Button 1 to suspend or restart the digital effect. When
To Cancel the Digital Effect
INDEX STOP INDEX
K
SELECT
L
∫
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
2
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
1
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller and clear the digital
effect indication.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
1
2
Press the [1] Button.
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller and
select [WIPE] or [MIX].
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
3
4
Press the [STORE] Button at the moment you want to save
as a still picture.
≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and the image is saved.
Press the [OFF/ON] Button in the scene in which you want to
use the Wipe or Mix effect.
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
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V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
1
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
≥The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect.
INDEX STOP INDEX
K
SELECT
L
≥The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote
Controller during playback.
∫
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
2
3
4
≥If the [OFF/ON] Button is pressed while Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect
will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button again will
bring back the effect.
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
WIPE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Playback Zoom Function
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.
1
During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the
Remote Controller.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
≥The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times.
To Change the Zoom Magnification
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
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2
Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T]
Button on the Remote Controller.
V
W
FF/
2
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image
INDEX STOP INDEX
3
Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) on the Remote
Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge.
K
L
∫
SELECT
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
1
3
STORE
To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function
Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
PB ZOOM
2t
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Playing Back on Your TV
By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be
viewed on your TV screen.
≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and
TV.
21-pin Adaptor
1
Connect the [AV OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the
Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV.
≥Using the AV Cable 1, make a connection with the TV. If the TV has an
[VIDEO IN]
[S-VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
1
To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen
AV IN/OUT
PHONES
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
Press the [OSD] Button 3 on the Remote Controller.
≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor
(purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
1
2
3
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
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ZOOM
T
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V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX
K
SELECT
L
∫
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Audio Dubbing
You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette.
≥If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing
function, the original sound is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original
sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.)
≥Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording done in LP Mode.
(l 17)
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK]
>> [IN/OUT]. (NV-DS38 only)
FOCUS
2
Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [A.DUB INPUT] >>
[MIC] or [AV IN]. (NV-DS38 only)
≥Set to [AV IN] when external device is used, and to [MIC] when an
O
1, 2
MENU
external or built-in microphone is used.
3
Switch the Movie Camera over to the Still Playback Mode
where you want to add new sound.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
4
5
Press the [A.DUB] Button on the Remote Controller.
To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button on the Remote
Controller.
OSD
TIME
SHOT
COUNTER RESET TITLE
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ZOOM
T
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4
To Cancel Audio Dubbing
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
6
1
5
Press the [;] Button on the Remote Controller.
The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again.
To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [12bit AUDIO] >>
[ST2] or [MIX].
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
3, 5
INDEX STOP INDEX
K
SELECT
L
∫
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
ST1: It plays back only the original sound.
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing.
MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio
Dubbing simultaneously.
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
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Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette
(Dubbing)
After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left A,
start the following procedures.
≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor
(purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (l 8) on the Remote Controller prior to
copying so that no indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape
counter and function indications are also copied.
2, 4, 5
[Movie Camera]
21-pin Adaptor
1
Insert the recorded Cassette.
[VIDEO IN]
[VIDEO OUT]
[VCR]
2
Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure prevention
tab.
[S-VIDEO IN]
[S-VIDEO OUT]
[AUDIO IN]
[AUDIO OUT]
≥If various setups (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are required,
please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
[Movie Camera]
3
Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[VCR]
4
5
Start recording.
Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.
[Movie Camera]
6
Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.
AV IN/OUT
PHONES
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied)
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
2 AV Cable
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment
(NV-DS38 only)
After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as
illustrated at left B, start the following procedures.
≥You need the Remote Controller.
1, 3, 6
[Movie Camera]
1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK]
>> [IN/OUT].
2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette.
[Other Equipment]
3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.
[Movie Camera]
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
(Both are on the Remote Controller.)
5 Press the [;] Button or [∫] Button to stop recording.
[Other Equipment]
6 Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 41.
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
T
REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
/REW PLAY
FF/
W
3
6
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
SELECT
VAR.
P.B.
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
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Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)
By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video equipment that has
a DV Input/Output Terminal (i.LINK) using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional)
1, dubbing can be done in the digital format.
≥Only the NV-DS28/DS38 can be used as a Recorder.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
[Player/Recorder]
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
1
Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode.
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
2
6
1
5
3
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
[Player]
2
INDEX STOP INDEX
K
∫
L
SELECT
Press the [1] Button to start playback.
VAR.
P.B.
1
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
[Recorder]
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
3
(Both are on the Remote Controller.)
≥Recording starts.
To Stop Dubbing
Press the [;] Button or the [∫] Button.
≥F~or o~the~r n~ote~s c~on~cer~nin~g t~his~ite~m,~see~pa~ge~41~. ~~~~~~~
Using the Automatic Printing Function
(Autoprint)
By connecting a Video Printer 1 equipped with a 5-pin Edit Socket and your
Movie Camera, you can automatically print out the still pictures with the
Photoshot Index. (l 28)
After making connections in the figure, set up the Video Printer as
necessary.
1 Search for the Still Picture where you want to start printing
with the Automatic Printing Function.
≥If you want to print all the still pictures recorded on the Cassette, rewind
the tape back to the beginning.
[S-VIDEO IN]
E
EDIT
D.STILL
PICTURE
2 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>
[AUTO PRINT] >> [YES].
AV IN/OUT
PHONES
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
FOCUS
T
T
E
Or set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [AUTO
PRINT] >> [YES]. (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
≥Automatic printing starts.
R
H
/
S
/
I
R
B
.
I
S
W
AUTO
E
A
.
M
G
P
G
F
O
J
/
O
/
V
O
L
R
To Cancel Autoprint
MENU
Press the [∫] Button on the Movie Camera.
2 Edit Cable VW-K5E (optional)
3 S-Video Cable (not supplied)
≥F~or o~the~r n~ote~s c~on~cer~nin~g t~his~ite~m,~see~pa~ge~41~. ~~~~~~~
Personal Computer Connection Kit
Using the optional Personal Computer Connection Kit, you can import still
pictures into your personal computer. (This kit is attached only to NV-DS37/
DS38.)
≥Use the Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] 1 when using the
Personal Computer Connection Kit.
≥When recording, be careful not to cut off the Time Code from the start of the
tape.
≥For more details on the operating environment, connections, and
procedures, please refer to Personal Computer Connection Kit’s operating
instructions.
E
EDIT
1
D.STILL
PICTURE
AV IN/OUT
PHONES
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
MIC
¥
DV
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CARD Mode
Using a Card
A Card can be used to record still pictures.
ªInserting a Card
Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.
1
2
Slide the [OPEN] Lever and open the Card Compartment.
Hold the Card with its notch 1 facing left and insert it in the
Card Compartment.
2
1
3
Push the part 2 and close the Card Compartment securely.
ª[ACCESS] Lamp
While the Movie Camera is making an access to the Card (reading,
recording, playback, erasing, moving of images), the [ACCESS] Lamp lights
up.
ACCESS
3
OPEN
L
≥While the [ACCESS] Lamp 3 is on, never attempt to open the Card
Compartment, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Movie Camera, or to
switch the [TAPE/CARD] Selector. Such actions will damage the Card,
cause loss of recorded data and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction.
1
2
3
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Recording on a Card
Still pictures can be recorded on a Card from the Movie Camera lens as well
as from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette.
ªCard Photoshot
2
1
TAPE
CARD
Recording from the Movie Camera Lens (CAMERA Mode)
1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [CARD].
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
FOCUS
≥If nothing is recorded for approximately 6 minutes, the Movie Camera is
turned off automatically.
≥When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD], you cannot record to the
Tape.
O
Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode)
MENU
1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [CARD].
Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback
Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO
SHOT] Button.
Selecting the quality of Card Photoshot images
1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD
640
F 7
SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.
Maximum number of images recordable on a Card (8MB)
[FINE] (high image quality): approximately 45 pictures
SEARCH
FADE
STILL
BLC
[NORMAL] (Normal): approximately 95 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 190 pictures
1
ªAutomatically Copying Still Pictures That Have Already
Been Recorded on a Tape
The images with the Photo Index signals are automatically recorded to the
Card.
1
Set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene
immediately before you want to start moving images.
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>
FOCUS
2
[RECORD TO CARD] >> [YES].
≥Search starts from the current Tape position, and images with Photo
Index signals are recorded onto the Card sequentially.
O
2
MENU
≥During copying, the Indication 1 appears.
To Stop Automatic Recording
Press the [∫] Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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Playing Back a Card
It plays back images recorded on a Card.
SEARCH
FADE
STILL
BLC
1
Press the [MODE] Button to select the Card Playback Mode.
≥The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights up.
≥The still picture that was recorded last on the Card is displayed.
2
2
Press the [6] Button or [5] Button to display the desired
picture.
≥Each time the button is pressed the picture returns or is sent.
CAMERA
VCR
CARD
P.B
1 File Name
MODE
1
2 Picture Size
OFF ON
3 The number of the image
To Select a Desired Image and Play It Back
1 Press the [CARD MULTI] Button.
≥The still pictures recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture
Mode. 4
2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired picture.
≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.
CARD MULTI
≥When 7 or more pictures have been recorded, turn the [PUSH] Dial to
display the next picture. (The [6] Button or [5] Buton can be used
instead of the [PUSH] Dial.)
2
3 Press either the [PUSH] Dial or the [CARD MULTI] Button.
≥The selected picture is shown on the entire screen.
5 Picture Size
O
6 File Number
MENU
7 File Name
Using Picture Search Mode
1
1
SEARCH] >> [YES].
PICTURE
2
Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select the desired picture number,
and press the [PUSH] Dial. 8
640
640
640
640
640
640
For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
No.25 IMGA0012.JPG
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape
Card Images can be recorded on the Tape one at a time or all automatically.
To Copy 1 Picture
3
1
1
2
3
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE].
Display a desired picture.
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
TAPE
CARD
≥It takes a few seconds to record a picture to the Tape.
To Copy All the Pictures
1 Display the first picture.
FOCUS
≥If a picture other than the first one is displayed, only the subsequent
pictures will be copied.
O
TO TAPE] >> [YES].
MENU
≥It takes a few seconds for each picture to be copy on the Tape. To stop
the copying midway, press the [∫] Button.
≥During the copying, the Indication 1 appears.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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Slide Show
S s
SEARCH
r
FADE
STILL
BLC
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show.
To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously
6
5
∫
;
1
2
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE
SHOW] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [ALL]
≥But, this procedure is unnecessary when editing of a Slide Show
(undermentioned reference) isn't being done.
2
Press the [1] Button.
≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. 1
FOCUS
≥All of the pictures are played back for several seconds each.
To Pause the Slide Show
Press the [;] Button.
O
1
The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. 2
To Stop the Slide Show
Press the [∫] Button.
MENU
2
1
SLIDE
SLIDE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Editing a Slide Show
You can set up a Slide Show or change the content.
To Select Pictures to Play Back in Your Slide Show
BLC
1
2
3
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE
SHOW] >> [EDIT] >> [YES].
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a picture and then press the
dial.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a picture and then press the
dial.
≥Playback Order Indication 1
FOCUS
4
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the playback time and press
the dial.
1, 2, 3, 4
≥Playback Time (Second) Indication 2
1, 2
1, 5
O
≥The [¥] Indication 3 is displayed to the picture set.
≥To select the next picture, repeat the Steps 2 to 4 above.
Press the [MENU] Button to end the setup.
MENU
5
1
To Play Back the Slide Show That Has Been Set
You must set [SLIDE SHOW] >> [EDIT] first.
1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE
SHOW] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [PRESET].
2 Press the [1] Button.
≥The [M.SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. 4
To Verify the Selected Picture
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >>
[VERIFY] >> [YES].
≥Only the selected pictures are displayed in the Playback Order.
To Delete the Selected Picture
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE
SHOW] >> [DELETE] >> [YES].
M.SLIDE
2
Select the picture you wish to delete and press the [PUSH]
Dial.
≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.
To Reset the Slide Show Setup
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >>
[RESET] >> [YES].
≥Slide Show settings are reset.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page42.
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Creating a Title
You can create a title and record on a Card.
CREATE TITLE
1
Camera Mode:
Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title.
VCR Mode:
LUMINANCE
RETURN
Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and
set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode.
Set [CARD SETUP] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
2
3
3
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
1
≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN].
Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [PUSH] Dial, turn it to
adjust the title contrast and press it.
Select [COLOUR] and press the [PUSH] Dial, turn it to adjust
the colour and press it.
4
5
≥The dark portion of the image is missing 1, and the colours of the
cyan, red, pink, yellow, and white, after which the bright portion of the
FOCUS
image is missing 2 and the colours of the dark portion change in the
above order.
2, 4,
5, 6
2
O
6
Select [RECORD] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
MENU
1
2
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Adding a Title
A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed in Camera Mode, VCR
Mode and Card Playback Mode.
1
Press the [TITLE] Button.
≥The title is displayed.
2
Press [CARD MULTI] Button.
≥A list of titles is displayed.1
3
4
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.
≥The selected title is marked with a frame.
Press the [PUSH] Dial or press the [CARD MULTI] Button.
≥The selected title is displayed.
1 2, 4
TITLE
CARD MULTI
≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be done with pictures that
have titles.
2 File Name
To Clear the Title Display
Press the [TITLE] Button
FOCUS
≥The supplied Card contains titles. If an original title has not been created, a
preset title will be displayed.
O
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page42.
MENU
3, 4
TITLE
USR00002.TTL
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Protecting the Pictures on a Card
（Lock Setting)
Precious pictures recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental
erasure.) (Even if pictures are locked, the pictures will be deleted when the
Card is formatted.)
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK]
>> [YES].
FOCUS
≥The [FILE LOCK] Menu is displayed.
2
3
Select [PICTURE] or [TITLE].
Select the picture to be locked, and press the [PUSH] Dial.
1, 2, 3
O
MENU
≥The [
] Indication 1 is attached to the selected picture. Repeat this
1
procedure to lock 1 or more picture.
≥Press the [PUSH] Dial again to cancel.
FILE LOCK
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. (l 42)
640
640
640
640
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card
Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the still pictures recorded on a Card.
After the picture is deleted, it cannot be restored.
640
640
1
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
To Select and Delete a Picture
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] >>
[ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION].
≥To erase a title, select [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION].
3
2
Select the picture you wish to delete and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The frame around the selected picture flashes.
≥To erase 2 pictures or more, repeat this step.
3
4
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥A verification message appears.
Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The selected picture is deleted from the Card.
≥If [NO] is selected, the picture selection is cancelled.
To Select and Delete All Pictures
FOCUS
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] >>
[ERASE ALL PICTURES].
1, 2, 4
1
≥A verification message appears.
O
2
Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥All the pictures stored in the Card are deleted.
≥A locked picture cannot be erased.
MENU
W~ri~tin~g~P~rin~t~in~g ~Da~ta~o~n~a~C~ar~d~~~~~~~~~
（DPOF Setting)
DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images
to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order
Format.
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [DPOF
SETTING] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE]
FOCUS
≥To print all pictures one at a time, select [ALL 1]. When all images are
not printed, select [ALL 0].
1, 2,
3, 4
1, 4
2
3
Select a desired picture.
O
≥The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is displayed.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select the number of pictures to be
printed, and press the [PUSH] Dial.
MENU
DPOF SETTING
(PRINT QUANTITY)
≥[µ] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture set.
Repeat Step 2 and 3 and press the [MENU] Button when the
setup is completed.
4
To Verify DPOF Setting
Select [VERIFY] in Step 1 above. The pictures for which 1 or more print is set
in DPOF are played back continuously.
1
2
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page42.
37
PHOTO:
BLANK:
R !:
2k%:
1/500:
Photoshot Mode Recording (l 19)
Blank Search (l 27)
Repeat Playback (l 41)
Others
Variable Speed Search (l 26)
When you adjust shutter speed manually,
this indication appears. (l 24)
Slide Show Playback (l 35)
Slide Show Playback Pause (l 35)
Manual Slide Show Playback (l 35)
Manual Slide Show Playback Pause (l 35)
When you adjust the F Number manually,
this indication appears. (l 24)
Automatic White Balance Mode (l 23)
White Balance setting Mode (l 23)
Outdoor Mode (l 23)
Indications
Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown
SLIDE!:
SLIDE;:
M.SLIDE!:
M.SLIDE;:
F2.4:
on the screen.
≥Some Indications may not be displayed according to the
model.
r:
Remaining Battery Power
≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication
changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the
u (v) Indication flashes.
AWB:
1:
z:
s:
(When you are using the AC Adaptor, the
this is not a malfunction.)
{:
Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent
lamp) (l 23)
Z.MIC:
WIND CUT:
æ:
STDBY
0LUX
VOLUME:
15:30:45 :
N (F, E):
Zoom Microphone (l 19)
R0:45:
Remaining Tape Time
Wind Noise Reduction (l 22)
Progressive Photoshot Mode (l 19)
Motion Sensor Stand-by Mode (l 21)
0 Lux Night View Mode (l 21)
Volume adjustment (l 26)
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it
reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)
D.ZOOM:
WIPE:
MIX:
STROBE:
GAINUP:
TRACER:
MOSAIC:
MIRROR:
NEGA:
SEPIA:
B/W:
SOLARI:
PB ZOOM:
SP:
Digital Zoom (l 20)
Wipe Mode (l 25)
Mix Mode (l 25)
Strobe Mode (l 25)
Gain-up Mode (l 25)
Trailing Effect Mode (l 25)
Mosaic Mode (l 25)
Mirror Mode (l 25)
Sepia Mode (l 25)
Black & White Mode (l 25)
Solarisation Mode (l 25)
Playback Zoom (l 29)
Standard Mode (Recording Speed Mode)
(l 17)
Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode)
(l 17)
Date/Time Indication (l 39)
CardPhotoshot Picture Quality (during Card
Photoshot recording) [F] means Fine, [N]
means Normal and [E] means
Economy.(l 33)
Card Photoshot Recording (l 33)
While Card is being read (during Playback,
Formatting and Multi-Picture Function use)
(l 33)
Card not inserted (l 33)
Card Photoshot Recording preparation
completed (l 33)
Remaining Number of Card Photoshot
pictures(l 33)
ø (Red):
ACCESS:
¬:
ø(cyan):
00:
LP:
INDEX:
S 1:
5k:
AUTO:
MNL:
[:
Index signal recording (l 28)
Search Number (l 28)
Zoom Magnification Indication (l 19)
Automatic Mode (l 18)
Manual Mode (l 24, 23)
Image Stabilizer (l 20)
Audio Dubbing Input Display (l 30)
:
Lock Setting(l 37)
¥ （White） ： DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more
picture) (l 35)
¥ （Green） ： Slide Show Settings completed (l 37)
¥ （Blue） ：
DPOF Setting (set to 1 or more picture)/
Slide Show Settings both completed (l 35,
37)
MIC, AV IN:
12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode (l 17)
AUTOPRINT: Automatic Printing (l 32)
MF:
:
[640k480] Image size
640
≥For images not recorded with this Movie Camera, the size
display is determined as follows according to the the
number of horizontal pixels.
Manual Focus (l 24)
Back Light Mode (l 22)
ª:
5:
7:
4:
Low Light Mode (Programme AE) (l 22)
Spotlight Mode (Programme AE) (l 22)
Surf & Snow Mode (Programme AE) (l 22)
Recording (l 18)
Recording Pause (l 18)
Playback (l 26)/Forward Camera Search
(l 18)
:
From 640 to 800 (The size is not displayed at
under 640 pixels.)
640
Ω:
SVGA
:
From 800 to 1024
º:
REC:
PAUSE:
!:
XGA
:
From 1024 to 1280
From 1280 to 1600
Over 1600
SXGA
UXGA
:
:
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape
Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory Counter
Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication
[TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (l 13) By repeatedly pressing
the [COUNTER] Button on the Remote Controller, you can
change the Counter Display Mode.
":
;:
%:
&:
~, }:
";, ;!:
*, ):
CHK:
Reverse Camera Search (l 18)
Still Playback (l 27)
Rewind/Review Playback (l 26)
Slow Motion Playback (l 27)
Still Advance Playback (l 27)
Index Search (l 28)
Recording Check (l 18)
A.DUB !:
A.DUB ;:
Audio Dubbing (l 30)
Audio Dubbing Pause (l 30)
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ªTo Display Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate Date/
Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu.
(l 13)
You also can press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote
Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time
Indication.
Notes and Hints
ªConcerning the Power Supply
≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the
Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.
≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the
Battery is attached to AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and
reattach it.
ªTo Change the Display Mode
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu, you can change the Display Mode to All Function
Display [ALL], Partial Display [PARTIAL], and Minimum
Display [OFF].
≥Battery CGP-D110 and CGP-D105 cannot be charged with
this AC Adaptor.
ªInserting/Removing the Cassette
≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you
can use the Camera Search Function to find the position
where you want to continue recording.
≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the
tape before starting recording.
≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right
direction and then push it in until it stops.
≥When opening or closing the Cassette Compartment, push
down the buckle of the Grip Belt so that it does not
obstruct the opening and closing of the Cassette
Compartment.
W~ar~ni~ng~/A~l~ar~m~In~d~ic~at~io~ns~~~~~~
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes,
please check the condition of the Movie Camera.
≥Some Indications may not be displayed according to the
model.
3:
Y:
Condensation has occurred. (l 43)
The accidental erasure prevention
slider on the inserted Cassette is
open (that is, set to [SAVE].)
You are about to do audio dubbing
on the unrecorded (blank) portion of
the tape.
ªAlarm Sounds
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-
Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to
[ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beeps
No Cassette is inserted. (l 11)
The Battery is low.Recharge it.
(l 10)
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from [OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
10 Beeps
6:
0:
The button-type battery is low or not
in. (l 17)
::
2END:
The video heads are dirty. (l 44)
The tape came to end during
recording.
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording
ªRecording
REMOTE:
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has
≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the
Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned [ON],
Automatic White Balance Adjustment (l 47) may not
function correctly.
been selected. (l 9)
PRINTER ERROR:
The Video Printer is not connected
correctly, or the Video Printer is not
functioning properly.
ªRecording Check
≥For Recording Check, the Movie Camera mode (SP/LP)
must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If
different, playback images will be distorted.
UNPLAYABLE TAPE
(OTHER FORMAT):
You are attempting to play back a
tape section that has been recorded
with a different TV system.
ªCamera Search
≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-
pattern noise. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic
of digital video and not a malfunction.
≥If the recording speed modes (SP/LP) of previous
recording and new recording are different, playback images
may be distorted.
UNABLE TO A. DUB
(LP RECORDED):
Because the original recording was
done in LP Mode, audio dubbing
cannot be performed.
INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE:
This Cassette is incompatible.
PLEASE RE-OPERATE
AFTER PUSHING
RESET BUTTON:
ªPhotoshot
≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image
quality.
Mechanism Irregular is detected.
Press the [RESET] Button (l 6).
This may solve the problem.
It is a malfunction.
Card does not have sufficient
memory remaining.
ªProgressive Photoshot Function
≥When you change to the Still Picture Mode, you will hear a
click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an
indication of malfunction.
TO SERVICE:
CARD FULL:
≥If you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot Mode
when your Movie Camera is set to Programme AE (l 22),
the brightness of the images may change.
NO CARD:
NO PICTURE:
CARD ERROR:
Card is not inserted.
Card has no pictures recorded on it.
This Card is not compatible with this
Movie Camera.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup
≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the
Progressive Photoshot Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is [ON]:
COPY INHIBITED:
Because the medium is protected by
a copy guard, images cannot be
recorded correctly.
You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any time.
In this case, however, the following functions are disabled.
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] (l 25)
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≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20)
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low-Light
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAINUP].
Sports Mode
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed (l 24)
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the
following cases.
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not
look smooth.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 15k or
higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE],
[GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback
image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent
light, mercury light, or sodium light.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a
highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may
appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.
≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback
images may flicker.
ªZoom In/Out Functions
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper
focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.7 metres or
more away from the Movie Camera.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
ªImage Stabilizer Function
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot
Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still
picture may become unstable.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly
lit place. In this case, the [[] Indication lights up.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change
or colours may not look natural.
Low Light Mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made
brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
≥After-images may appear.
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the
Image Stabilizer off.
≥With this mode, recorded images may turn out to be
extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may turn out to be whitish.
ªCinema Function
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide-
screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is automatically
adjusted to fit the TV screen format.Please refer to the TV’s
operating instructions for details.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may turn out to be whitish.
≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time
Indication may be erased in some cases.
ªWhite Balance
ªMotion Sensor Function
≥You cannot change White Balance if you set [EFFECT1] of
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [GAINUP], or if you set
[EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W].
In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes:
≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White
Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until
White Balance is adjusted again.
≥When you use the Motion Sensor Function, it is
recommended that you use the AC Adaptor.
≥The Motion Sensor Function may not operate in a dimly lit
place. In this case, the [MOTION SENSOR] Indication
flashes.
≥Depending on the colour, size, or movement of the
recording subject, the Motion Sensor may not function
properly.
≥You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance
Adjustment manually under weak illumination.
≥When setting the Motion Sensor Function, [EFFECT1] on
the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu and [SIS] and [D.ZOOM]
on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu are automatically set
to [OFF].
≥When setting the Motion Sensor Function, the recording
and search functions are disabled.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of
a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.
≥During normal playback, movement in the images may not
look smooth.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback image
may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent
light, mercury light, or sodium light.
≥If you are using either Gain-up Mode (l 25) or Programme
AE Mode (l 22), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If
the shutter speed was adjusted manually, this setting will
be cancelled.
≥You cannot record the beginning of the movement.
ª0 Lux Night View Function
≥The 0 Lux Night View Function should not be used in
brightly-lit places, and the Movie Camera should not be
directed toward the sun. Otherwise, irreparable damage
may occur.
≥Scenes taken by the 0 Lux Night View Function are played
back in black and white.
≥When recording with the 0 Lux Night View Function,
operating the shutter speed, iris and white balance is not
possible.
ªManual Iris Adjustment
≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values
that will not be displayed.
≥While the 0 Lux Night View Function is operating, you
cannot use any of the Programme AE Modes.
≥When the 0 Lux Night View Function is in use, the subject
should be within 3 metres of the Movie Camera.
≥If the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Function is
used with the 0 Lux Night View Function, the [MOTION
SENSOR] Indication may flash, and you may not be able to
record properly.
≥If you are using Programme AE Mode (l 22), you cannot
adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted manually, this setting
will be cancelled.
≥If you attempt to adjust the White Balance or Shutter Speed
after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be
cancelled.
ªProgramme AE
≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed (l 24) or iris (l 24).
ªDigital Effect Functions
It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected.
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≥Manual Focus Mode
≥The shutter speed, Iris and White Balance cannot be
operated.
≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images
that are output from the DV Terminal (l 7) or Digital Still
Picture Terminal (l 32) are not enlarged.
≥The Sports Mode [5], the Portrait Mode [7] and Low
Light Mode [4] are cancelled.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of image suffers.
ªPlaying Back on Your TV
≥If you play back a Cassette recorded with copyright
protection signals, the screen becomes black.
≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu
to [IN/OUT] with NV-DS38, nothing will be shown on the TV
screen except during playback.
≥It is not possible to use [WIPE], [MIX] or [TRACER] of
[EFFECT1] together with the digital modes of [EFFECT2]
on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing
the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (l 23)
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-
Menu is set to [ON], the digital modes of [EFFECT1] on the
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu cannot be used. (l 39)
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored
images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot
be used.
≥Use the Camera Search Function
≥Press the [STILL] Button
ªAudio Dubbing
≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.
≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed.
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is
dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this
portion of the tape is played back.
≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where
you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible to
use the Memory Stop Function (l 47), Audio Dubbing is
terminated automatically when the tape reaches this
position.
≥In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing
to a PC using the PC’s software programme, only the
original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending on the
software programme.
ªPlaying Back
Repeat Playback
If you continue to press the [1] Button for 5 seconds or
longer, the Movie Camera switches to Repeat Playback
Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat
Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].)
Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones
When you wish to listen to playback sound through
headphones, connect the headphones to the [PHONES]
Socket on the Movie Camera. In this case, no sound
(including a warning sound and shutter sound) will not be
reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Movie
Camera.
ªRecording the Contents of Other
Equipment
Recording to a Card
If you set the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD], you can use
the Card Photoshot function for external input signals.
≥Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the image.
≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the image
may seem to move backward momentarily, but this does
not affect the recording.
Choosing Sound during Playback
(NV-DS38 only)
Analog-Digital Conversion
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] setting
on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.
≥When the Movie Camera is connected with other digital
video equipment through its DV Terminal, images recorded
in analog form from other external equipment can be output
to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal.
≥To DV-output analog video signals sent from other
equipment, set [DV OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-
Menu to [ON]. (Normally, keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If
it is set to [ON], the quality of the image may be disturbed.)
STEREO:
L:
Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound)
Left channel sound (main sound)
R:
Right channel sound (sub sound)
≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the
[AUDIO REC] setting, playback sound becomes stereo
sound regardless of whether [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX]
or to [AUDIO OUT].
ªUsing the DV Cable for Recording
ªIndex Search Functions
(Digital Dubbing)
≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape.
≥Because Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still
pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode, the
Photoshot Index Search Function cannot be used for these
still pictures.
≥If you set the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD], you can
use the Card Photoshot function for external input signals.
≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried out
automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of
the Cassette on the playback-side.(NV-DS28/DS38 only)
≥The images on the monitor of the recording side may be
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.
≥Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback Zoom, or
Playback Title In have been used, these effects are not
output from the DV Terminal.
≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if the
interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than 1
minute.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions
≥Signals of images to which digital effects are added during
playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal (l 7) or
Digital Still Picture Terminal (l 32).
≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing
back the non-recorded portion of tape.
≥Even if you use device equipped with DV Terminals (such
as i.LINK), you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing
in some cases.
ªAutoprint
ªPlayback Zoom Function
≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote
Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.
≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch from
VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is
automatically cancelled.
≥When the cooling function of a video printer has been
working and the printing speed is dropping, Autoprint may
stop. When this happens, set [AUTO PRINT] to [YES] once
more.
≥If you replace the Ink Cassette or paper during printing, the
same picture may be printed twice.
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≥When the Movie Camera is not connected to the video
printer properly, when the Ink Cassette is not inserted or is
empty, or when the printer is out of paper, the [PRINTER
ERROR] Indication appears.
format the Card on the unit which will be using the Card.
Take steps to ensure that valuable pictures are stored on
the personal computer, etc. as well before proceeding.
ªDPOF
≥Some Photoshot images may be skipped during Autoprint.
≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in
use.
ªRecording on a Card
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥The Shutter Effect cannot be used.
≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait
until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.
≥If [ECONOMY] is selected for recording, mosaic-pattern
noise may appear on a playback image depending on the
image content.
≥During automatic recording of images, the number of
images that can still be recorded on the Card is displayed.
When it becomes [0], the Tape is set to the Recording
Pause Mode.
ªUsing a Card in a Personal Computer
(NV-DS37/DS38 only)
≥To use the images on a Card on a personal computer, the
optional USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-
SDCAPE) or PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-
SDABPE) is necessary.
There are cases in which it cannot be used depending on a
personal computer, so please consult the dealer.
≥You may not be able to properly play back or search the
images on the Movie Camera after editing the recorded
data or changing the image data on a personal computer.
≥The image data files recorded on the Card with this Movie
Camera conform to the DCF (Design Rules for Camera
Files Systems universal standard) stipulated by JEIDA
(Japan Electronic Industry Development Association).
Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with
a PC
≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot be copied.
≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie Camera is only
effective for this Movie Camera.
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If
the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to
or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can.
ªPlaying Back a Card
≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen
becomes wihte and the [NO PICTURE] Indication appears.
≥If you attempt to play back a still picture recorded in a
different format or a picture whose image data is defective,
the [k] Indication and the [CARD ERROR] Indication could
appear as warning.
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a
personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the
figure.
ªRecording a Card Image on a Tape
≥If you attempt to record a still picture with a large image
size on a Tape, there may be a reduction in the quality of
the image.
≥When recording the Card Images on a Tape, a Photoshot
index signal is automatically recorded with a picture.
≥A Photoshot index signal is automatically recorded with a
picture.
ªSlide Show
≥It may take playback time longer than usual time depending
on the picture.
ªCreating a Title
≥Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the portions
where there is little difference between light and dark and
where the boundary between light and dark is unclear may
not appear.
[100cdpfp]: The images (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) in this
folder are recorded in the JPEG format.
≥The Title may not appear well if something small is used for
it.
[Misc]:
Files in which DPOF Data has been set to
the image are in this.
≥If titles are created, the number of images that can be
recorded on a Card decreases.
[Title]:
Title data (Usr00001.jpg, Usr00001.ttl, etc.)
is in this.
≥If the number of images that can be recorded on a Card is
small, you may not be able to create a title.
≥[Dcim], [Im01cdpf], [Private], [Vtf], etc. are necessary items
in the folder structure. They have nothing to do with actual
operations.
ªAdding a Title
≥The Title Function and Digital Function cannot be used
simultaneously.
≥In the Card Photoshot Mode, the Movie Camera
automatically saves file numbers (Imga0001.jpg, etc.)
along with the images. The file numbers are recorded with
each image as a consecutive number.
ªFormatting a Card (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie Camera,
formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting erases all the
data recorded on a Card.
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING]
>> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]
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ªAfter Use
≥Since a confirmation message appears, select [YES] and
formatting will be carried out.
≥When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes
white.
≥It may not be possible to use the Card which was formatted
using this Movie Camera on another unit. In this case,
Cautions for Use
1
2
Take out the Cassette. (l 11)
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
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detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping
with a dry cloth.
3
4
Remove the Card. (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
Detach the power supply and retract the
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (l 10, 12)
To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens
Cap.
≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a
bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the
coating on the camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach
the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC
Mains Lead from AC mains socket.
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ªCautions for Use
When you use your Movie Camera in a rainy or snowy
day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters inside
the Movie Camera.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags
and deteriorates.
≥Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette to
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera, wet a soft
cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the
camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with
a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized
equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game
equipment, etc.)
≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or
sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave
radiation.
≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause
noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
≥By strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large
motors, recording on the tape may be damaged, or images
may be distorted.
≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time,
the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not
function even after it is recharged.
ªAbout AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or
extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing,
and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature
of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently,
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp
continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC
Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than
normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may
be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more away
from radio.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a
microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera,
causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged
equipment and does not function properly, turn off the
Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC
Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.
Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.
Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-
voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be adversely
affected.
Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose
or other business use.
≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the
internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may
cause malfunction.
≥This Movie Camera is not intended for business use.
When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar
place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie
Camera.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette.
(Care should be taken when inserting and removing the
Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the
Movie Camera.
≥If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the
camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may
peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic product in contact with the
Movie Camera for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the
Movie Camera.
≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish
may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC
Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove
stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring
sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead from the
AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always
clean.
ªCondensation
If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie
Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the
Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera power is
turned off automatically after about 1 minute.
Follow the steps below:
1
Take out the Cassette.
≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the
amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may
even become difficult. If this happens, wait for
2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out.
2
3
Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and
wait for 2 to 3 hours.
≥The number of hours to wait depends on the amount of
condensation and ambient temperature.
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Movie Camera
power and check to see if the Condensation
Indication is displayed.
≥Even if the Condensation Indication is not displayed, as
a precaution, please wait for another hour before using
the Movie Camera.
Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation
Indication is displayed.
≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the
Condensation Indication may not be displayed during the
first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the
Movie Camera.
≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and
form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus forming
condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to
eliminate the condensation.
When the Lens is Fogged:
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Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Movie
Camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens
temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the
fog disappears naturally.
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is
left attached to the Movie Camera, a minute amount of
current is consumed even when the Movie Camera power is
off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a
long time, over discharge takes place. The Battery may
become unusable after it is charged.
ªVideo Head Clogging and Care
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape) are dirty,
mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or
the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are
extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in
the worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at all.
Causes of Dirty Heads
≥Large quantity of dust in the air
≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment
≥Damaged tape
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
≥The Battery has a limited life.
≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an
explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or
other substances.
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if the
Battery body and terminals are deformed.
≥Long operating hours
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie Camera or AC
Adaptor may damage the Movie Camera or AC Adaptor.
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner
1
Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera
in the same manner as a Video Cassette.
Press the [1] Button, and approximately 20
seconds later, press the [∫] Button. (Do not
rewind the tape.)
ªCautions for Storage
Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out
and detach the Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively
stable temperature.
2
3
4
Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the
tape back to check the recorded image.
If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to
3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or
more consecutively.)
(Recommended Temperature:15 to 25oC, Recommended
Humidity:40 to 60%)
Movie Camera
≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the
Camera.
≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that expose it to
high temperature.
Battery
≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will
shorten the life of the Battery.
≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminal
may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact
with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.)
This can result in a short circuit or heat generation
and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may
be badly burned.
≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. To store
the Battery for a long period of time, we recommend you
charge it once every year and store it again after you
completely use up the charged capacity.
Notes:
≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner.
Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use
it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may
be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that
Cassette.
≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning
may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are
worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads
are cleaned.)
≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner,
the Movie Camera needs to be cleaned at a service centre.
Please consult a dealer.
≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from service
centres.
Cassette
≥Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. If the
Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape
stopped midway, the tape sags (although it depends on the
storage condition.) Be sure to rewind to the beginning.
≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight
(ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust
contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes
damage the heads of the Movie Camera and other
components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette
back to its case.
≥Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then
rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or
longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and
humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due
to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may
stick to itself.
≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a
malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the warranty.
Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend
replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc., after
approximately 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends
on operating conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust,
etc.)
ªOptimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to
generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that
takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the
surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the
temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in an
extremely cold environment, the Battery may operate only for
about 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a
protective function may operate, and the Battery may
become unusable for a while.
≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances
or equipment.
≥The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute
magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded.
Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force that is
stronger than you may normally expect, and they may
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
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erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in
images and sounds.
Card (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn
off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.
≥Do not leave the Card in places where there is high
temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic
waves or static electricity are easily generated.
≥Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the recorded
content may be damaged.
≥Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens
Hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.
≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (VW-
LT3714ME; optional), Wide Conversion Lens (VW-
LW3707ME; optional), MC Protector (VW-LMC37E;
optional), or ND Filter (VW-LND37E; optional), first of all,
turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise. If the MC Protector
or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood can be mounted on the
filter.
≥If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording
with the filter or conversion lens attached to the Movie
Camera, 4 corners of the image may become dark
(vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating
instructions of your accessories.
≥After use, be sure to remove the Card from the Movie
Camera.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with
your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.
≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Movie
Camera so as to shut out unnecessary light.
ªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood
LCD Monitor
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation
may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when you turn its
power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker
than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature
increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.
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Before Requesting Repair (Problems
and Solutions)
Power
1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on.
1: Is the power source connected correctly? (l 10)
2: The Movie Camera power is turned off
automatically.
2: If you leave the Movie Camera in Recording Pause
Mode for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off
power. (l 18)
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce
the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately
110,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on long
enough.
3-1: Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully
charged Battery. (l 10)
Condensation Indication disappears. (l 43)
Battery
1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC
Adaptor. (l 10)
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Viewfinder
≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal
components may be seriously damaged.
≥When the Movie Camera is used with a large capacity
Battery (CGP-D28S/CGP-D320; optional) attached to it, it
is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the
Battery. In this case, lift up the Viewfinder to an easy-to-see
angle.
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1-2: Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In
cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes
shorter. (l 44)
1-3: Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still
too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the
Battery has worn out.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce
the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately
113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
2: The Battery cannot be charged.
2: If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor,
charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Input
Lead.
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Lens Hood
≥When attaching the Lens Hood, match the marks 1 on the
Movie Camera and the Lens Hood and turn.
Normal Recording
supplied to the Movie Camera and the Cassette is
1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the
Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording
cannot be performed. (l 11)
1-2: Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette.
(l 11)
1-3: Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (l 18)
1-4: Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA] Lamp is
not on, no recording function can be operated. (l 26)
1-5: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
Condensation Indication disappears. (l 43)
Other Recording
1
1: Auto Focus Function does not work.
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3: The original sound was erased when audio dubbing
was performed.
selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (l 24)
1-2: There are some recording subjects and recording
surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does
not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual
Editing
3: If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done in
[16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you
wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select
[12bit] Mode at the time of recording.
4: Sounds cannot be played back.
1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording
cannot be performed. (l 11)
1-2: Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was
recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio
dubbing to operate. (l 17)
4-1: Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being
played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS]
no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1].
(l 30)
4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press
the [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search
Function. (l 26)
Indications
1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.
Card (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
1: The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant
in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode,
but this is not a malfunction.
1: Recorded images are not beautiful.
1: Is [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-
Menu set to [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it
set to [ECONOMY], images with fine details may
include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICTURE QUALITY]
to [NORMAL] or [FINE]. (l 33)
normal.
2: The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the
loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a
personal computer is recommended.
2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears.
2: When you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode, the
Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear
temporarily. However, it reappears when recording
normally.
3: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not
match the actual remaining tape time.
3-1: If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously
recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed
correctly.
(l 32, 34, 42)
3: During Playback the [k] Indication is displayed.
3: The image was either recorded in a different format, or
data is damaged.
3-2: In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication
may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes
shorter than the actual remaining tape time.
Playback (Images)
1: Images cannot be played back even when the [1]
Button is pressed.
4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.
4: Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged.
Please consult a dealer.
1: Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the
playback function cannot be used. (l 26)
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during
Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.
2: This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video
systems. It is not a malfunction.
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ªDigital Video System
In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted
into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete
digital recording is capable of recording and playback with
minimal image and sound deterioration.
In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code
and Date/Time, as digital signals.
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes
Because this Movie Camera employs a digital system for
recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with
conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs
an analog recording system.
Explanation of Terms
3: Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
3: Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please
read the operating instructions of your TV and select the
channel that matches the input sockets used for the
connection.
4: Playback image is not clear.
4: Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the heads
are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (l 44)
Playback (Sound)
The size and shape of the Cassette are also different.
Compatibility with Output Signals
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker
of the Movie Camera or the headphones.
1: Is the volume too low? During playback, keep pressing
the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears.
Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. (l 26)
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.
2: [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-
Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu has been
set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound
that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back
together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds
separately. (l 30)
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output socket is
analog (the same as conventional video systems), this Movie
Camera can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV
for playback.
ªFocus
Auto Focus Adjustment
The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and
backward the focusing lens inside the Movie Camera to bring
the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly.
However, the Auto Focus System does not function properly
for the following subjects or under the following recording
conditions.
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
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1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer
to the Movie Camera and the other end farther away
from it
ªMemory Stop Function
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following
operations.
≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the centre
of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject
that is located in both foreground and background.
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass
≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject
behind the glass will not be focused.
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired
position
1
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>
[MEMORY].
2
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape
position from which you want to play it back
later. (l 8, 14)
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings
≥Because the light information that comes through the
lens decreases considerably, the Movie Camera
cannot focus correctly.
3
4
Start playback or recording.
After playback or reording has finished:Press
the [MODE] Button to set the Movie Camera to
VCR Mode.
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects
with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects
≥Because the Movie Camera focuses on the objects
with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the
recording subject may become blurry.
≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up.
5
Rewind the tape.
≥The tape automatically stops approximately at the
5) Recording a fast-moving subject
position where the counter was set to zero.
≥Because the focus lens inside moves mechanically, it
cannot keep up with the fast-moving subject.
6) Recording a subject with little contrast
≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focus based
upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little
contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.
Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing
1
2
3
4
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>
[MEMORY].
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position
where you want to stop editing.
Play back the still pictures where you want to
start audio dubbing.
ªWhite Balance Adjustment
Depending on the type of light source, the colours recorded
by the Movie Camera may be affected. In some cases,
images may be recorded with bluish or reddish hue. To
minimize the effect of light on the subject’s colour, what is
called White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary.
White Balance Adjustment
Start audio dubbing. (l 30)
≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position
where the counter was set to zero.
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and
makes adjustment so that the white colour will become pure
white.
Automatic White Balance Adjustment
This Movie Camera stores settings that are optimal for
several kinds of general light sources. The Movie Camera
determines the hue of light that it receives through the Lens
and White Balance Sensor (l 7), thereby judging the
recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This
function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment.
However, since white balance settings for only several kinds
of light sources are stored, the Auto White Balance Function
does not operate properly when recording occurs under light
that is out of the range of the setup values.
ªTime Code
Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in
hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (25 frames per
second.) If this data is included in a recording, an address is
assigned to each image on the tape.
≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the
sub-code at each recording.
≥When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is inserted,
the Time Code automatically starts from zero.If a recorded
Cassette is inserted, the Time Code picks up from the point
where the last scene was recorded.(In this case, when the
Cassette is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may
appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous value.)）
≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.
≥Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the
beginning of a tape, accurate editing may not be possible.
To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no
breaks, we recommend the use of the Camera Search
Function (l 18) or the Blank Search Function (l 27)
before recording a new scene.
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AC Adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
DC Output:
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
20 W
DC 7.9 V, 9 W (Movie Camera
Operation)
Digital Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power Source:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power Consumption:
(NV-DS27/DS28) Recording
2.9 W (When using Viewfinder)
3.6 W (When using LCD Monitor)
(NV-DS37/DS38) Recording
3.3 W (When using Viewfinder)
4.0 W (When using LCD Monitor)
DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions:
Weight:
70 (W)k 45 (H)k 116 (D) mm
Approx. 165 g
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording Format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video
SD Format)
Tape Used:
Recording/Playback Time:
6.35 mm digital video tape
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with
DVM80)
Video
Recording System:
Television System:
Digital Component
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour
signal
Audio
Recording System:
PCM Digital Recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch),
12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
1/4-inch CCD Image Sensor
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 3.1–46.5
mm,
Image Sensor:
Lens:
Macro (Full Range AF)
37 mm
15:1 Power Zoom
2.5-inch LCD
Filter Diameter:
Zoom:
Monitor:
Viewfinder:
Microphone:
Colour Electronic Viewfinder
Stereo
Speaker:
1 round speaker _ 28 mm
1,400 lx
Standard Illumination:
Minimum Required
Illumination:
Video Output Level:
S-Video Output Level:
1 lx (Digital Gain-up Mode)
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm
316 mV, 600 ohm
(NV-DS38 only) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
(NV-DS38 only)
Audio Output Level (Line):
Video Input Level:
S-Video Input Level:
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm
(NV-DS38 only)
316 mV, 10 kohm or more
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa,
1 kHz)
Audio Input Level (Line):
Mic Input:
(Stereo mini jack)
Digital Still Picture:
Digital Interface:
Digital Still Picture Output, Control
Signal Input/Output
(Transfer rate: max. 115 kbps)
(NV-DS27/DS37)
DV Output Terminal (i.LINK, 4-pin)
(NV-DS28/DS38)
DV Input/Output Terminal (i.LINK, 4-
pin)
Dimensions:
Weight:
Approx. 77 (W)k 96 (H)k 179 (D)
mm
(NV-DS27/DS28)
Approx. 620 g (without Battery and DV
cassette)
Approx. 700 g (with CGR-D08R and
DVM60)
(NV-DS37/DS38)
Approx. 640 g (without Battery and DV
cassette)
Approx. 720 g (with CGR-D08R and
DVM60)
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
0 oCj40 oC
10%j80%
Card Memory Functions
Recording Media:
Image Compression:
(NV-DS37/DS38 only)
MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
JPEG
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Programme AE ..................................................................22
Index
ªA
ªR
AC Adaptor ...............................................................10 / 43
Audio Dubbing................................................................... 30
Auto Focus ........................................................................ 47
Automatic Printing ............................................................. 32
Automatic White Balance Adjustment .............................. 47
Recording Pause Mode .....................................................18
Recording Speed ..............................................................17
Remaining Tape Time .......................................................38
ªB
Backlight Compensation ................................................... 22
Black & White Mode ......................................................... 25
Blank Search .................................................................... 27
SP/LP Mode ......................................................................17
Sports Mode ......................................................................22
Spotlight Mode ..................................................................22
Still Advance Playback ......................................................27
Strobe Mode ......................................................................25
ªC
Camera Search .. .............................................................. 18
Card Photoshot ................................................................. 33
Card Playback .................................................................. 34
Charging the Battery ......................................................... 10
Cinema Mode .................................................................... 21
Condensation .. ................................................................. 43
Continuous Photoshot ...................................................... 19
Cue Playback ................................................................... 26
ªD
Date/Time Indication ......................................................... 38
Date/Time Setting ............................................................. 17
DCF .................................................................................. 42
Digital Effects .................................................................... 25
Digital Still Picture ............................................................. 19
Digital Zoom .. ................................................................... 20
DPOF Setting .. ................................................................. 37
Trailing Effect Mode ..........................................................25
Variable Speed Search .....................................................26
Video Head Clogging ........................................................44
ªE
ªW
Erasure Prevention Slider ................................................ 11
White Balance ............................................................ 23 / 47
Wipe Mode ........................................................................25
ªF
F Number .......................................................................... 24
Fade .. ............................................................................... 20
Formatting .. ...................................................................... 42
Zoom .................................................................................19
ªG
Gain-up Mode ................................................................... 25
ªH
Headphones ..................................................................... 41
ªI
Iris ..................................................................................... 24
ªJ
Jog Playback .................................................................... 27
ªL
LCD Monitor ..................................................................... 12
Lock Setting ...................................................................... 37
Low Light Mode ................................................................ 22
ªM
Macro Close-up ................................................................ 19
Manual Focus ................................................................... 24
Memory Stop .................................................................... 47
Menu Screen .................................................................... 13
Microphone ....................................................................... 19
Mirror Mode ...................................................................... 25
Mix Mode .......................................................................... 25
Mosaic Mode .................................................................... 25
ªN
Negative Mode .. ............................................................... 25
ªP
Photoshot ...................................................................19 / 33
Picture Search Mode ........................................................ 34
Picture Size ...................................................................... 34
Playback Digital Effects .................................................... 29
Playback Zoom ................................................................. 29
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VQT9154
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan
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