Panasonic NV-DS29B User manual

Panasonic
Digital Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No. NV-DS29B
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Before Use
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please
read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the
actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from
those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Information for Your Safety
f| Movie Camera
The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie
Camera.
M AC Adaptor
Wg The rating plate is on the underside of the AC
Adaptor.
As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it
in well ventilated place; do not install this
equipment in a confined space such as a
bookcase or similar unit.
@To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage, do not expose this equipment to
rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the equipment.
Caution for AC mains lead
MH For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
F This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-
B, ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, please
# ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-
amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362.
By Check for the ASTA mark @ or the BSI mark Y on
the body of the fuse.
\f the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
| teplaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
ty UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
#] YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the
wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified
electrician.
HEIMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these
wires be connected to the earth terminal of the
three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth
Symbol L.
Wi Before Use
Remove the
Connector Cover as
follows.
HiHow to
replace the
Fuse
1) Remove the Fuse
Cover with a
screwdriver.
2) Replace the fuse
and attach the
Fuse Cover.

Operating Instructions
® These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-
DS29 and NV-DS30.
The illustrations used in these Operating
Instructions show model NV-DS30, however, parts
of the explanation refer to different models.
Depending on the model, some functions are not
available.
@All other company and product names in the
operating instructions are trademarks of their
respective corporations.
Pages for reference
Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for
example: (-> 00)
Use only the recommended accessories.
WEWARNING
Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no
user serviceable parts Inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WiCarefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may
infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of
private use, recording of certaln material may be
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety .
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Standard Accessories ..
Optional Accessories
Getting Started.........
Controis and Components ..
Remote Controller.
Power Supply........
Charging Time and Available Recording Time
Lens Cap and Grip Belt..........
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .
Inserting a Cassette ow
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
Using the Menu Screen
List of Menus...
Setting Date and Time .........
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..
CAMERA Mode
Recording...
Photoshot....
Zoom In/Out Functions.....
Digital Zoom Function ..
Image Stabilizer Function.
Fade In/Out Functions..
Cinema Function.......
0 Lux Night View Function ..
Backlight Compensation Function..
Recording in Special Situations .....
Wind Noise Reduction Function.
Recording in Natural Colours.....
Adjusting White Balance Manually.
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Manual Iris Adjustment...
Manual Focus Adjustment
Digital Effect Functions

VCR Mode
Playing Back
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back.
Slow Motion Playback..
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
Finding the End of Recording.
index Search Functions
Playback Digital Effect Functions ..
Playing Back on Your TV.
Audio Dubbing ...........+
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette
Using the DV Cable for Recording....
Personal:Computer Connection Kit...
Indications
Warning/Alarm Indications...
Notes and Hints ....
Cautions for Use...
Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)
Explanation of Terms
Specifications...
Index

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Standard Accessories
Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie
Camera.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (-> 12)
2) Battery Pack (-> 12)
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (-> 10, 11)
4) Lens Cap (> 13)
5) AV Cable (- 37, 38)
6} Shoulder Strap (> 14)
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Optional Accessories
14) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)
2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)
4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)
5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/CGP-D320/2800mAh)
6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)
7) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-D54S/5400mAh)
8) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)
9) Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)
10) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME)
11) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314ME)
12) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)
13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)
14) Tripod (VZ-CT55E) :
15) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA10B/VW-DTAQE)
16) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM21E)
17) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card (VW-DTM22E)
18) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)
19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)
®Some optional accessories may not be available in some
countries.
shop © Panasonic
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-—
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directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
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Charge the Battery. (> 12)
@Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor.
Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.)
When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is
fully charged.
Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera.
(9 12)
Insert the Cassette. (> 14)
Slide the @ Lever to open.
@\Insert the Cassette.
Press the @ Button to close the Cover.
Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording.
(> 14, 20)
Set the @ Switch to [CAMERA]. (The [POWER] Lamp lights
up.)
Press the @ Button. (Recording starts.)
Press the @ Button again to pause the recording.
Viewing What Has Been Recorded
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Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play
the tape back. (-> 32)
Set the @ Switch to [VCR].
Press the (6) Button. (Rewind the tape.)
¢Press,.the @ Button. (Playback starts.)
Press the (8) Button. (Playback stops.)
Turn the Movie Camera off. (> 14)
Set the © Switch to [OFF].

Controls and Components
1) Mode Selector Button [AUTO/MNL] (~ 20, 27, 28, 29)
2) Focus Button [FOCUS] (- 29)
3) Video Light Button [LIGHT] (-> 21)
4) . Super Image Stabilizer Button [SIS] (-> 24)
Playback Digital Image Stabilizer Button [P.B.DIS] (~ 32)
5) Fade Button [FADE] (-> 24)
Recording Button [REC] (NV-DS30 only) (-» 39)
6) Still Button [STILL] (> 22, 31)
Picture in Picture Button [P-IN-P] (+ 31)
Pause Button [II] (-> 34)
7) Play Button [>] (> 32)
Playback Multi Button [MULTI] (-» 32)
8) Stop Button [M@] (> 32)
9) Recording Check Button [[G]] (> 20)
Rewind/Review Button [<4] (=> 32, 33)
10) Backlight Button [BLC] (-> 25)
Fast Forward/Cue Button [>>] (> 33)
11) Eyecup
12) Viewfinder (-» 15, 48)
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However, this Is not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
13) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (-> 15)
14) DC Input Socket [DC IN] (> 12)
15) Battery Holder
16) S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO] (-> 37, 38)
17) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (> 15)
18) Battery Release Lever [BATT RELEASE] (=> 12)
19) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (> 23)
20) Lens
21) 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX ON/OFF] (-> 25)
22) Built-in Video Light (- 21)
23) Cassette Eject Lever [TAPE EJECT] (-> 14)
24) DV Terminal
(Input function on NV-DS30 Model only) (-> 39)
®Connect this to the digital video equipment.
25) Digital Still Picture Terminal [TO PC] (+ 39)

26) Photoshot Button [PHOTOSHOT] (-> 22)
27) Zoom Lever [W/T] ( 23)
Volume Lever [VOLUME] (+ 32)
28) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (+ 16, 27, 28, 29)
29) Menu Button [MENU} (-» 16)
30) Power Lamp [POWER] {- 20, 32)
31) Recording Start/Stop Button (> 20)
32) Shoulder Strap Holders (+> 14)
33) Audio-Video Output Socket [A/V OUT] (+ 37, 38)
Headphone Socket [PHONES] (-> 44)
Connecting an AV Cabie to this socket activates the Movie
Camera's built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc.
deactivates it.
34) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [VCR/OFF/CAMERA]
{> 14, 20, 32, 45)
35) Microphone Socket [MIC]
Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment.
{When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not
operate.) :
36) Speaker (-> 32)
37) Remote Control Sensor (> 11)
Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters (- 25)
38) Grip Belt (> 13)
39) LCD Monitor (~» 15, 48)
®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.
40) Cassette Compartment Cover (- 14)
41) Cassette Holder (> 14)
42) Tripod Receptacle
Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
Press each button firmly to ensure that the Movie Camera
Operates correctly.

Remote Controller
Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie
Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from
a distance.
Remote Controller Buttons
1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (- 41)
2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (-> 37)
3) Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (~> 41)
4) Reset Button [RESET] (- 51)
5) Recording Button [REC]
(Available only with NV-DS30) (+ 39)
6) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (> 37)
7) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons
[«4, >] (<t: reverse, I+: forward) (> 33)
8) Index Search Buttons
[44 PPI} (44 :reverse, PP! :forward) (-> 35)
9) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (> 23, 32)
The following buttons function in the same manner as the
corresponding buttons on the Movie Camera.
10) Photoshot Button [PHOTOSHOT] (-> 22)
11) Recording StarStop Button [START/STOP] (+> 20)
12) Fast-forward/Cue Button [>>] (> 33)
13) Rewind/Review Button [<4] (> 32, 33)
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Hilnserting a Button-type Battery
Before using the Remote Controllar, insert the supplied button-type
battery.
1. While pressing the Stopper @, pull out the Battery
Holder. :
2. Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (+)
facing upward.
3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.
@When the button-type battery is weak, replace it with a new
CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1
year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)
Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.
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.”
WUsing 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 secaxiaiatshy 5
metres
@ Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal
directions from the central axis
The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under
strong light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even
within the above ranges.
For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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WUsing the AC Adaptor
1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on
the Movie Camera.
2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.
3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and
the AC mains socket.
The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into
the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown @.
Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the
[VCR/OFF/CAMERA] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF]
and make sure that the [POWER} Lamp is not lit.
Wi Using the Battery
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 [VCR/OFF/CAMERA] Switch @ to [OFF], and while
pressing the [BATT RELEASE] Lever 8. slide the Battery to
remove it.
When attaching or removing Battery, set the [VCR/OFF/
CAMERA] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp
is not lit.
WUsing 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 42.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time
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CGR-D220 4h10min.(2h45min.)
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CGP-D28S | @ 3h15min.
CGP-D320 |® 7hid5min.(4h40min.)
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Maximum Continuous Recording Time
© Intermittent Recording Time
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording
time with repeated recording and stopping actions.)
@“{h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Battery CGR-DOSR 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 20°C and humidity of
60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower
temperature, the charging time may be longer.
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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 Pass the Lens Cap Cord through the.attached eye on
the Lens Cap and thread it as shown in the
illustration @.
2 Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt.
3 Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the
length.
The removed Lens Cap can be hooked on to the Grip Belt @.
When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.
When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap
attached to the Lens for protection.
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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 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 C1) from the Shoulder Strap Length
Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
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inserting a Cassette
When power is supplied to the Movie Camera, the Cassette can be
taken out without turning the Movie Camera [ON].
1 Press [PUSH OPEN] Button and open the LCD
Monitor.
2 Slide the [TAPE EJECT] Lever to open the Cover.
3 Insert a Cassette.
4 Close the Cover and press the [PUSH CLOSE] mark
to lock the Cover.
Wl Accidental Erasure Prevention
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider C1] 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).
For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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Turning on the Movie Camera and
Selecting Modes
1 Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA] Switch to [CAMERA] or
[VCR].
The [POWER] Lamp lights up.
CAMERA: Camera Mode
VCR: VCR Mode
To Turn off the Power
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA] Switch to [OFF].

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
WUsing the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the
displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
1: Tilt the Viewfinder upward.
2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob @.
WUsing the LCD Monitor
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 90° 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 180° @ from the
vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90°
C3] 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 it is securely locked.
WAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level
When [LCD/EVF SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is selected, the following items are
displayed. (> 16)
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.
LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR]
It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.
Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS}
It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
To Adjust
Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then
turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in
the Bar Indication.
A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or
colour saturation.
For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
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Using the Menu Screen
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie
Camera displays various function setups on Menus.
1+ Press the [MENU] Button.
The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the
{VCR/OFF/CAMERA] Switch @ is displayed.
2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item.
3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-
Menu.
4 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.
5 Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a
desired mode.
With each pressing of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [ »] moves
to the next mode.
While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back, Menus
can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The
above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET]
Button and {ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (-> 10)
To Exit the Menu Screen
Press the [MENU} Button again.
About the Menu Mode Setting
The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the
Movie Camera is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is
disconnected before turning off the Movie Camera, the selected
setup may not be retained.
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The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and
they are different from the actual Menus.
Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu
1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (> 26)
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3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (> 23)
4) Cinema-llke Format Recording [CINEMA] (-> 25)
5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
6) - Digital Effects [EFFECT] (> 30)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
7) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (+ 21)
8) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (> 21)
9) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (-> 35)
10) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (> 26)
11) Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (-> 23)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
42) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (> 41)
13) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (- 41)
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[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu
16) LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] (> 15)
17) LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR] (-> 15)
18) Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] (~ 15)
(OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
49) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (> 42)
20) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (-? 42)
21) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (-> 22)
22) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (+ 19)
23) Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (+ 21)
24) Owner ID Set [OWNER ID SET] (+ 52)
25) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] (* 52)
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VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
1) Biank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (- 34)
2). Index Search Mode {SEARCH} (> 35)
3) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO} (-» 37)
4) Multi-Picture Mode {MULT! SPEED} (-» 32)
5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
{DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
6) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (-» 36)
7) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (> 36)
8) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (> 36)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
9) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (NV-DS30 only) (-» 21)
10) Audio Dubbing [AUDIO DUB] (> 37)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same
as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
{LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu
All of the items on the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same
as those on the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the
same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

Setting Date and Time
Since
the
internal
clock
of
the
Movie
Camera
has
a
slight
imprecision,
make
sure
to
check
the
time
before
recording.
1
Set
[OTHER
FUNCTIONS]
>>
[CLOCK
SET]
>>
[ON].
2
Press
the
[PUSH]
Dial
to
select
[YEAR]/[MONTH]/
[DAY}/[HOUR}MIN.]
and
turn
to
set
it
to
a
desired
value.
Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 1990, ...
3
Press
the
[MENU]
Button
to
finish
setting
the
date
and time.
The
clock
operation
starts
from
[00]
second.
The
Menu
will
disappear
when
the
[MENU]
Button
is
pressed
again.
lf
the
built-in
battery
is
weak,
the
[@]
Indication
(1)
flashes.
In
this
case, charge the built-in battery.
@The-clock employs the 24-hour system.
SS
DD
DS
PRE
POS
Pd
Pad
Pd
ad
Pt
Pad
nd
Pd
Pd
Internal
Lithium
Battery
Recharge
The
internal
lithium
battery
sustains
the
operation
of
the
clock.
When
the
(@&]
Indication
flashes,
the
internal
lithium
battery
is
near
exhaustion.
1
Connect
the
AC
Adaptor
to
the
Movie
Camera
with
the
power
turned
off
and
then
connect
to
the
AC
Mains
socket.
After
charging
for
4
hours,
the
built-in
lithium
battery
can
power
the
clock
for
approximately
3
months.
WARNING
THE
LITHIUM
BATTERY
IN
THIS
EQUIPMENT
MUST ONLY
BE
REPLACED
BY
QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
WHEN
NECESSARY,
CONTACT
YOUR
LOCAL
PANASONIC
SUPPLIER.

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CAMERA Mode
Recording
When the [AUTO] Indication (1) is displayed on the screen, the
Movie
Camera
automatically
adjust
the
focus
and
white
balance.
In
some
cases,
they
cannot
be
adjusted
automatically
and
need
to
be
adjusted manually. (> 27, 29)
1
Set
the
[VCR/OFF/CAMERA]
Switch
to
[CAMERA].
©The [POWER] Lamp lights up, @
2
Press
the
[AUTO/MNL]
Button
for
about
1
second
to
display the [AUTO] Indication.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording starts.
After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. ©
HTo Pause the Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. @
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.
WITo Check the Recording
By
pressing
the
[()]
Button
(5)
briefly
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.
HiTo Finish the Recording
Set the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA] Switch to [OFF].