Panasonic NV-DS12B Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operations1415TitleProcedureRemarks, etc.Using the ViewfinderBefore using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesightso that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear andeasy to read.³Due to limitations in production technology, there maybe some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder,however, these are not recorded on the tape.Using the LCD Monitor(NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only)It is also possible to record while viewing the picture onthe opened LCD Monitor.Relationship between Viewfinder and LCDMonitorOpening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder.Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on again.However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turnson the Viewfinder again. (p. 28)³Due to limitations in production technology, there maybe some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitorscreen, however, these are not recorded on the tape.1Set the [OFF/ON] Switchto [ON].1Set the [OFF/ON] Switchto [ON].2Tilt the Viewfinderupward.The angle of theViewfinder can beadjusted upward.2Push the [3OPEN]Button and turn out theLCD Monitorapproximately 90x in thedirection of the arrow.The Viewfinder turns off.3Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob.³Do not leave the Viewfinder exposed to directsunlight, as its magnifying glass could bundle the lightbeams and seriously heat-damage the Viewfinder.³The Viewfinder can be tilted upward by up toapproximately 70o.Closing the LCD MonitorPush the LCD Monitor close until the [3OPEN] Buttonlocks with a click.3Attach the shorterloop to the GripBelt.You can hook theremoved Lens Caponto the Grip Belt.When not actuallyrecording, alwaysattach the Lens Capto the Lens toprotect it.ONOFF3OPENEyepiece Corrector KnobONOFF3OPEN180˚ 90˚12:30:4515.10.200012:30:4515.10.200012:30:4515.10.200012:30:4515.10.200070˚3Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according tothe desired recording angle.The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180oand downward a maximum of 90o from its normalvertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyondthis range could seriously damage the MovieCamera.ONOFFAttaching the Lens Cap1Pass the longerloop of the LensCap Cord throughthe attached eyeon the Lens Cap.2Then pass theshorter loop of theLens Cap Cordthrough the centreof the longer loopand pull tight.³Do not leave the Lens exposed to direct sunlight, as it could bundle the light beams and seriously heat-damage the CCD-Sensor.³Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap.