How to replace the Fuse
1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. 2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse Cover

Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-DS27, NV-DS28, NV-DS37 and NV-DS38. The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-DS38, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. Depending on the model, some functions are not available. SD Logo is a trademark. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. Still pictures recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (NV-DS37/DS38 only) It may not be possible to play back the pictures on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.
Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for example: (l 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.
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.

Contents

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 To Insert a Button-Type Battery into the Body. 17 Setting Date and Time.. 17 LP Mode... 17 Audio Recording Mode.. 17

CARD Mode

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 Adding a Title... 36 Protecting the Pictures on a Card.. 37 Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card. 37 Writing Printing Data on a Card... 37

Others

Indications... 38 Warning/Alarm Indications.. 39 Notes and Hints... 39 Cautions for Use... 42 Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions). 45 Explanation of Terms.. 46 Specifications... 48 Index.... 49

CAMERA Mode

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.. 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 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment. 24 Manual Iris Adjustment.. 24 Manual Focus Adjustment.. 24 Digital Effect Functions.. 25

EDIT E D.STILL PICTURE AV IN/OUT PHONES S-VIDEO IN/OUT

49) 48) 47) 46)

Remote Controller

1) 2) 3) 4)

OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP
COUNTER RESET MULTI/ P-IN-P

sVOL r

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

SELECT

VAR. SEARCH MENU

P.B. ZOOM

STORE SET ITEM

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL
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 [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) 6) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 30) 7) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [, ] (l 26 ) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [, , , ] (l 29) 8) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) (l 27) 9) Index Search Buttons [:, 9] (::reverse, 9:forward) (l 28) : 10) Selection Button [SELECT] (l 29) 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. 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 NVDS37/DS38) (l 36) This functions in the same manner as the [CARD MULTI] Button on the Movie Camera. 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) 1 24) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 18, 26) 5 25) Menu Button [MENU] (l 13) 26) Set Button [SET] (l 13) 27) Item Button [ITEM] (l 13)

DATE/ TIME

Using 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 Leads 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].

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.

OFF ON

To Remove the Battery
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 2 to [OFF], and while pressing the [PUSH] Button
3, slide the Battery to remove it. Using 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.

NV-DS27/DS28

CGR-D53S CGP-D28S CGR-D16S CGP-D14S CGR-D08R CGR-D08S CGR-D815 CGP-D320 CGR-D220 CGP-D210 CGR-D120

NV-DS37/DS38

Charging Time and Available Recording Time
A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time

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A 1 h. 1 h. B 1 h 50 min. (1 h 30 min.) 1 h 40 min. (1 h 25 min.) C 55 min. (45 min.) 50 min. (45 min.) A 1 h 50 min. 1 h 50 min. B 3 h 10 min. (2 h 40 min.) 2 h 55 min. (2 h 30 min.) C 1 h 35 min. (1 h 20 min.) 1 h 30 min. (1 h 15 min.) A 2 h. 2 h. B C A
4 h. (3 h 15 min.) 2 h. (1 h 40 min.) 3 h 15 min. 3 h 30 min. (3 h.) 1 h 45 min. (1 h 30 min.) 3 h 15 min.

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.
YEAR 2001 MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

RETURN

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] >> [YES]. 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, 2000,.
3 Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.

1, 2 1, 3

The clock operation starts from [00] second. The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again. If the button-type battery is not in or if the button-type battery is weak, the [0] Indication 1 flashes. In this case, replace the button-type battery w ith a new one. The clock employs the 24-hour system.

LP Mode

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)

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.

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)

REC PAUSE

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE].

(NV-DS37/DS38 only)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

RECORD

Recording starts. After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 3
Recording 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].

To 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.

S s SEARCH r 6 5

To 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.
To 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.

Self-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 If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/ Alarm Indication.

To Finish the Recording

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. For other notes concerning this item, see page 39.

Photoshot

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STILL ;

This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. (NV-DS37/ DS38 only)
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause
The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.

Progressive 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 [ON] or [AUTO], the [] Indication 1 is displayed. When the [] Indication is displayed, press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. This function may not work with some function setups.

Continuous 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.) The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded.
Digital 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. For other notes concerning this item, see page 39.

Zoom In/Out Functions

Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [T].
It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wideangle shot.
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Alarm Sounds

When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. 1 Beeps When you start recording When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from [OFF] to [ON] 2 Beeps When you pause recording 10 Beeps If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording

Recording

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.

Recording 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.

Camera Search

In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaicpattern 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.

Photoshot

Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.
Progressive 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. 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. About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup When the [] Indication is displayed, you can use the Progressive Photoshot Function. When [PROGRESSIVE] is [ON]: 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)
Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20) 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. 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]

White Balance

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. You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination.
Manual 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.
0 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. 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.

Manual Iris Adjustment

Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that will not be displayed. 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.

Programme AE

If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (l 24) or iris (l 24).

Digital Effect Functions

It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected.
Manual Focus Mode The shutter speed, Iris and White Balance cannot be operated. The Sports Mode [5], the Portrait Mode [7] and Low Light Mode [4] are cancelled. 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] SubMenu is set to [ON], the digital modes of [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu cannot be used. (l 39)

Autoprint

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.
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. Some Photoshot images may be skipped during Autoprint.
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.
Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in use. Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.

Recording on a Card

The sound cannot be recorded. The Shutter Effect cannot be used. 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. 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.
Using 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 (BNSDCAPE) or PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BNSDABPE) 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).

Playing 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.

detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth. 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. If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates. 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.

About 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. 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.

Condensation

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 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.
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:

Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended Temperature:15 to 25oC, Recommended Humidity:40 to 60%) Movie Camera Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera. Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that expose it to high temperature. 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. 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. 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
Optimal 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. Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use

1-1: Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is 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 Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 46) Editing 1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed. 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: 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) Indications 1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) 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] SubMenu 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)

AC Adaptor Power Source: Power Consumption: DC Output:
Information for your safety AC 100240 V, 50/60 Hz 20 W DC 7.9 V, 9 W (Movie Camera Operation) DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions: 70 (W)k 45 (H)k 116 (D) mm Weight: Approx. 165 g Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording Format: Tape Used: Recording/Playback Time: Video Recording System: Television System: Audio Recording System:

Image Sensor: Lens:

Filter Diameter: Zoom: Monitor: Viewfinder: Microphone: Speaker: Standard Illumination: Minimum Required Illumination: Video Output Level: S-Video Output Level: Audio Output Level (Line): Video Input Level: S-Video Input Level:
Audio Input Level (Line): Mic Input:

Digital Still Picture:

Digital Interface:

Dimensions: Weight:

Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Card Memory Functions Recording Media: Image Compression:
AC Adaptor.. Audio Dubbing... 30 Auto Focus... 47 Automatic Printing... 32 Automatic White Balance Adjustment.. 47
Portrait Mode.. 22 Programme AE...22
Recording Check... 18 Recording Pause Mode...18 Recording Speed..17 Remaining Tape Time...38 Remote Controller... 8 Repeat Playback... 41
Backlight Compensation.. 22 Black & White Mode.. 25 Blank Search... 27
Self-Recording...18 Sepia Mode... 25 Shutter Speed... 24 Slow Motion Playback...27 Solarisation Mode... 25 Sound Volume... 26 SP/LP Mode...17 Sports Mode...22 Spotlight Mode...22 Still Advance Playback..27 Strobe Mode...25 Surf & Snow Mode...22
Camera Search.. 18 Card Photoshot... 33 Card Playback... 34 Charging the Battery.. 10 Cinema Mode... 21 Condensation... 43 Continuous Photoshot.. 19 Cue Playback... 26
Date/Time Indication.. 38 Date/Time Setting... 17 DCF... 42 Digital Effects... 25 Digital Still Picture... 19 Digital Zoom.. 20 DPOF Setting... 37 Dubbing... 31 32
Time Code... 47 Trailing Effect Mode...25
Variable Speed Search...26 Video Head Clogging..44 Video Printer.. 32 Viewfinder... 12 45
Erasure Prevention Slider.. 11
White Balance.. Wipe Mode...25
F Number.. 24 Fade... 20 Formatting... 42
Zoom...19 Zoom Microphone... 19

Gain-up Mode... 25

Headphones.. 41

Iris... 24

Jog Playback... 27
LCD Monitor.. 12 Lock Setting... 37 Low Light Mode.. 22
Macro Close-up.. 19 Manual Focus... 24 Memory Stop... 47 Menu Screen... 13 Microphone... 19 Mirror Mode... 25 Mix Mode.. 25 Mosaic Mode... 25

Negative Mode... 25

Photoshot.. Picture Search Mode.. 34 Picture Size... 34 Playback Digital Effects.. 29 Playback Zoom... 29

F0301Yu0( 7000 A)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan

Sony DCR-PC1E Sony DCR-PC2E Sony DCR-PC3E Sony DCR-PC4E Sony DCR-PC5E Sony DCR-PC6E Sony DCR-PC7E Sony DCR-PC10E Sony DCR-SC100E Sony DCR-TRV5E Sony DCR-TRV6E Sony DCR-TRV7E Sony DCR-TRV8E Sony DCR-TRV9E Sony DCR-TRV10E Sony DCR-TRV11E Sony DCR-TRV15E Sony DCR-TRV17E Sony DCR-TRV110E Sony DCR-TRV120E Sony DCR-TRV125E Sony DCR-TRV130E Sony DCR-TRV210E Sony DCR-TRV220E Sony DCR-TRV230E Sony DCR-TRV235E Sony DCR-TRV310E Sony DCR-TRV320E Sony DCR-TRV325E Sony DCR-TRV410E Sony DCR-TRV420E Sony DCR-TRV430E
Sony DCR-TRV510E Sony DCR-TRV520E Sony DCR-TRV530E Sony DCR-TRV725E Sony DCR-TRV890E Sony DCR-TRV7000E Sony DCR-TRV7100E Sony DCR-TRV8000E Sony DCR-TRV8100E Sony DCR-VX700E Sony DCR-VX1000E Sony DCR-VX9000E Sony DSR-200P

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-DA1 Panasonic NV-DS1 Panasonic NV-DS5 Panasonic NV-DS8 Panasonic NV-DS11 Panasonic NV-DS12 Panasonic NV-DS15 Panasonic NV-DS25 Panasonic NV-DS27 Panasonic NV-DS33 Panasonic NV-DS35 Panasonic NV-DS37 Panasonic NV-DS55 Panasonic NV-DS77 Panasonic NV-DS88
JVC GR-DV1 JVC GR-DV3 JVC GR-DVF1 JVC GR-DVF10 JVC GR-DVJ70 JVC GR-DVL20 JVC GR-DVL30 JVC GR-DVL40 JVC GR-DVL100 JVC GR-DVL108 JVC GR-DVL140 JVC GR-DVL150 JVC GR-DVL300 JVC GR-DVL308 JVC GR-DVL355 JVC GR-DVL450 JVC GR-DVL555 JVC GR-DVL9000 JVC GR-DVL9200 JVC GR-DVL9500 JVC GR-DVL9700 JVC GR-DVM1 JVC GR-DVM5 JVC GR-DVP1 JVC GR-DVX JVC GR-DVX4 JVC GR-DVX7 JVC GR-DVX8 JVC GR-DVX9 JVC GR-DVX44 JVC GR-DVX77 JVC GY-DV500E

Thomson

Thomson VMD2 Thomson VMD3 Thomson VMD8 VDM8 Thomson VMD10 VDM10 Thomson VMD120 VDM120
Metz CC34 Metz CD34 Metz CE34 Metz CF34 Metz CG34

Grundig

Grundig DLC1 Grunding DLC10 Grundig DLC20 Grundig DLC1000 Grundig DLC1500 Grundig DLC1505
Canon MV 1 Canon MV 3 Canon MV 3MC Canon MV 10 Canon MV 20 Canon MV 30 Canon MV 100 Canon MV 200 Canon MV 300 Canon MV 400 Canon MV 425 Canon MV 430 Canon MV 450
Panasonic NV-DS99 Panasonic NV-DX1 Panasonic NV-DX100 Panasonic NV-EX1 Panasonic NV-EX3 Panasonic NV-EZ10 Panasonic NV-EZ30 Panasonic NV-MX1 Panasonic MV-MX5 Panasonic NV-MX12 Panasonic NV-MX400 Panasonic NV-MX450
Compatibility list with the DV Max version 2.3

enabler

not compatible restrictions compatible
Camcorders With Adaptator
Sony DCR-PC7E. Adaptator VM-LM7
Sony DCR-IP5 Sony DCR-IP7 Sony DCR-PC8E Sony DCR-PC9E Sony DCR-PC100E Sony DCR-PC101E Sony DCR-PC110E Sony DCR-PC120E Sony DCR-TRV20E Sony DCR-TRV25E Sony DCR-TRV30E Sony DCR-TRV50E Sony DCR-TRV240E Sony DCR-TRV330E Sony DCR-TRV620E Sony DCR-TRV720E
Canon MV 3i Canon MV 3iMC Canon MV 4i Canon MV 4iMC Canon MV 5i Canon MV 5iMC Canon MV 20i Canon MV 30i Canon MV 200i Canon MV 300i Canon MV 400i Canon MV 430i Canon MV Canon450i Canon MV 500i Canon MV 1 Canon MV 530i Canon MV 3 Canon MV 550i Canon MV X1i Canon XM-1 Canon XL-1 Canon XL-1S
Panasonic AG-DVC15E Panasonic AG-DVC200 Panasonic AG-EZ35 Panasonic NV-DS28 Panasonic NV-DS30 Panasonic NV-DS38 Panasonic NV-DS89 Panasonic NV-DS110 Panasonic NV-DS150 Panasonic NV-DS990 Panasonic NV-DS999 Panasonic NV-DX110EG Panasonic NV-EX215 Panasonic NV-GS3 Panasonic NV-GS5 Panasonic NV-GX7 Panasonic NV-MX7 Panasonic NV-MX8 Panasonic NV-MX300 Panasonic NV-MX350
JVC GR-DV300 JVC GR-DV2000 JVC GR-DV3000 JVC GR-DVL107 JVC GR-DVL109 JVC GR-DVL157 JVC GR-DVL167 JVC GR-DVL301 JVC GR-DVL307 JVC GR-DVL309 JVC GR-DVL357 JVC GR-DVL367 JVC GR-DVL557 JVC GR-DVL567 JVC GR-DVL767 JVC GR-DVL867 JVC GR-DVL9600E JVC GR-DVL9800E JVC GR-DVLX88 JVC GR-DVP3 JVC GR-DVP7
Canon MV 20.. Adaptator DU-200
Panasonic NV-DS1. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS5. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS27. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS33. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS35. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS37. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS55. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS77. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS99. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DX100.. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-EX1. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-EX3. Dockingstation Metz CC34.. Adaptator Grundig DLC1.. Adaptator

Restriction

Sony DCR-SC100. Serial Number < 10200 Sony DCR-TRV9E.. Serial Number < 52500 Sony DCR-VX1000E. Serial Number < 42300 Sony DCR-VX9000E. Serial Number < 15900 Panasonic NV-DS27. Serial Number < J. Panasonic NV-DS88. If bought before 2002 JVC GR-DVL140. If bought before Sept. 01 JVC GR-DVL150. If bought before Sept. 01