Panasonic NV-DS99EN User manual

Panasonic
Digital Video Camera
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NV-DS99EN/ENA Operating Instructions
NV-DS99EN/ENA
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Information for Your Safety
Contents
Movie Camera
•The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie
Camera
AC Adaptor
•The rating plate is on the underside of the AC
Adaptor.
•As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it
in a well-ventilated place; do not install this
equipment in a confined space such as a
bookcase or similar unit.
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■ Carefully read the Operating Instructions and
use the Movie Camera correctly.
•Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use
that is not in accordance with the operating procedures
explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole
responsibility of the user.
Try out the Movie Camera.
Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first
important event and check that it records properly and
functions correctly.
The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded
contents.
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of
recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera,
its accessories or cassettes.
Carefully 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 certain material may be restricted.
Pages for reference
Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for
example: 00 )
■ WARNING
•To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying
interference, use only the recommended accessories
and do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Before Recording
Standard Accessories. 6
Controls and Components. 7
The 3 Types of Power Supplies.10
■ Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket.10
■ Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter
Socket in a Car. 1 0
■ Supplying Power with the Battery. 1 1
■ Quick Charge. 1 3
Inserting the Cassette. 1 4
■ LP Mode. 1 5
Using the Finder. 1 6
Using the LCD Monitor.16
Handling the Lens Cap. 1 7
Adjusting the Grip Belt. 1 7
Attaching the Shoulder Strap. 1 7
Basic Operations
Recording. 1 8
Checking If the Picture Is Recorded
(Recording Check). 1 9
Recording Backlit Scenes
(Backlight Compensation). 1 9
Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing
Forward).20
Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording
Angle (Zooming In/Out).21
Enlarging Your Subjects Even More
(Digital Zooming).22
Using the Movie Camera as a Digital Still Camera
(Photoshot). 2 3
■ Progressive Photoshot.24
Recording in the Cinema Mode (Cinema Mode).26
Recording with Minimised Camera Shake
(Optical Image Stabilizer).27
Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on
the Movie Camera (Playback).28
■ Adjusting the Sound Volume.28
Searching for a Scene That You Want to Play Back.29
Playing Back in Slow Motion
(Slow Motion Playback).30
Playing Back Still Pictures and Advancing Them
One by One
(Still Playback/Still Advance Playback).31
Playing Back on a TV (With the Output Terminal Box
[AV ONE TOUCH STATION] Attached).32
After Use. 3 3
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Advanced Operations
Notes, Others
Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording
Pause (Camera Search).
Searching for the End of the Recorded Parton a
Cassette (Blank Search).
Searching for the Beginning of Recorded Scenes
Marked with Index Signal (Index Search).
: ading In/Out.
Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) .
lecording with Special Effects (Digital Effects).
■ Strobe Multi-Picture Mode.
■ Manual Multi-Picture Mode.
■ Picture-in-Picture Mode.
■ Wipe Mode.
■ Mix Mode.
lecording with Natural Colours (White Balance)....
adjusting the White Balance Manually..
ocusing on the Subject Manually (Manual Focus)
adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually.
djusting the Iris (F Number) Manually. Z
laying Back with Special Effects
(Playback Digital Effects).
■ Strobe Multi-Picture Mode.
■ Manual Multi-Picture Mode.
■ Index Multi-Picture Mode.
■ Multi-Picture Search.
■ Wipe Function and Mix Function.
nlarging the Playback Picture
(Playback Zoom).
dding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette
(Audio Dubbing).
emote Controller.
■ Inserting the Button-type Battery.
■ Using the Remote Controller.
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Using the Menu Screen.
Menu Functions.
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Setting the Date and Time.
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Finder.
Cautions for Use.
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■ Notes about the AC Adaptor ..
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■ Condensation.
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■ Video Head Clogging and Remedy .
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■ Optimum Use of the Battery .
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■ When the Charge Lamps on the AC Adaptor
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Flash as Warning.
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■ Precautions for Storaqe....
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■ Repeat Playback.
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Glossary .
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■ Digital Video System..
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■ White Balance Adjustment....
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■ Colour Temperature.
■ Progressive Photoshot Function
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■ Time Code.
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■ Memory Stop Function.
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Indications on the LCD Monitor/in the Finder.
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Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions) .
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Optional Accessories.
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Specifications.
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Editing
opying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette
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sing with Digital Video Equipment (Recording). 7 3
Dpying with the Help of an Editing Controller. 7 4
sing the Movie Camera with a Video Printer. 7 6
sing the Automatic Printing Function (Autoprint). 7 7
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1. AC Adaptor (- ► 10,11, 87)
To supply power to the Movie Camera.
To charge the Battery.
DC Input Lead (•+ 10)
To connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera.
2. AC Mains Lead (-M0,11)
To connect the AC Adaptor to an AC mains socket.
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3. Battery Pack (-Ml)
To supply the Movie Camera with power.
4. Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery
(-* 66, 70)
5. Output Terminal Box
[AV ONE TOUCH STATION] (-> 32, 33, 72)
Equipped with AV Sockets, Edit Socket, Digital Still
Picture Terminal, and Headphones Socket.
6. AV Cable (-> 32,72, 74, 75)
S-Video Cable (-> 32, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77)
7. Shoulder Strap 17)
8. Soft Bag
When not using the Movie Camera or carrying it in the
hand, store it in this bag.
9. Mini DV Cassette (-> 14)
10. C leaning Tissue
To clean the Lens and the LCD Monitor.
11. D igital Video Head Cleaner (- ♦ 92)

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© Focus Button [FOCUS] (-4 53)
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© White Balance Sensor (-4 99)
© Microphone (built-in, stereo)
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© Recording Lamp (*4 18)
© Remote Control Sensor (-4 71)
© Zoom Lever [W/T] (-4 21,22,52)
© Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] {-* 23, 24)
© Eyecup
© Selector Switch for Camera Mode/Power Off/
VCR Mode [POWER] (-> 16,18, 28, 33, 80)
© Recording Start/Stop Button (-4 18)
© Shoulder Strap Holders (-4 17)
© Microphone Socket [MIC]
To connect an external microphone or audio equipment.
(Connecting to this socket deactivates the built-in
microphone.)
© Cassette Compartment Window (-4 14)
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0 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (• ♦ 14,33)
0 Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (-> 14)
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0 Tripod Receptacle
To mount the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
0 Cassette Holder (- ♦ 14)
0 Lens Cap (- ► 17, 33, 52)
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The 3 Types of Power Supplies
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■ Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket
1 Hook your finger on the protruding edge O of
the Finder, slide the Finder backward to Its fully
extended position and then tilt It upward.
Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Finder.
2 Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC
Input Lead as shown above into the Battery
Holder on the Movie Camera and slide it
downward until it locks with a click.
3 Connect the other end of the DC Input Lead to
the AC Adaptor.
4 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor.
5 Connect the other end of the AC Mains Lead to
an AC mains socket.
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• Before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead, set the
[POWER] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF],
•If you use the Movie Camera for a long time, it becomes
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Socket in a Car
The use of the Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E; optional)
together with the AC Adaptor makes it possible to supply
power to the Movie Camera in a car for recording and
playback. It also allows charging the Movie Camera's Battery.
•After use, be sure to disconnect the Car Adaptor Cord from
the Cigarette Lighter Socket.
• Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car
Adaptor Cord, otherwise the fuse may blow.
•Use the DC Input Lead supplied with the AC Adaptor.
•Quick-charging is not possible when the Car Adaptor Cord is
connected to the AC Adaptor.
•Also read the operating instructions of the Car Adaptor Cord.