Panasonic NV-GS35EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS35EB

NV-GS21EB
NV-GS17EB

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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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

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.

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adaptor.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three­pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A
5-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.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark
Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced. 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
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.

ª IMPORTANT

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 Ó.

ª Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover.

ª How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the
fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models

NV-GS35, NV-GS21 and NV-GS17.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS35, however,
parts of the explanation refer to different
models.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are

not available.

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark

of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their
respective corporations.

Files recorded on a SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files 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.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes
either side of a number, for example:

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the
description.

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ª 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.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented
technologies and intellectual properties of
Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright­protected technologies, authorization of the
Macrovision Company is required. It is
prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie
Camera.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other AV cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one
whose length is less than 3 meters.

ª WARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are
no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety .................................. 2

Before using

Accessories.......................................................... 5

Optional................................................................ 5

Parts identification and handling .......................... 5

Fitting the lens cap .............................................. 7

The grip belt......................................................... 7

Using the LCD monitor......................................... 8

Using the viewfinder............................................. 8

Power supply ....................................................... 9

Charging time and recordable time .................... 10

Inserting/removing a cassette............................ 10

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 11

Turning the camera on....................................... 12

Selecting a mode ............................................... 12

How to use the joystick ...................................... 13

Switching the language ...................................... 14

Using the menu screen ...................................... 14

Setting date and time ......................................... 15

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...................... 16

Using the remote control

(NV-GS35 only)............................................... 16

Recording with the built-in LED video light

(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21 only)........................ 18

Record mode

Check before recording...................................... 19

Recording on a tape........................................... 20

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot) (NV-GS17 only) ........................... 20

Recording still pictures on a card while

recording image onto a tape............................ 21

Check the recording........................................... 21

Blank search function......................................... 21

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)...................................................... 21

Zoom in/out function .......................................... 22

Recording yourself ............................................. 23

Quick start.......................................................... 23

Backlight compensation function ....................... 24

Night view functions........................................... 24

Soft skin mode ................................................... 24

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 25

Wind noise reduction function............................ 25

Self-timer recording

(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21 only)........................ 25

Recording images for wide-screen TVs ............. 26

Image stabilizer function .................................... 26

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 27

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).................................................. 27

Recording in natural colours

(White balance) ............................................... 28

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 29

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........ 29

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 31

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback................................. 31

Variable-speed search function

(NV-GS35 only)............................................... 32

Playback on TV.................................................. 33

Playing back card............................................... 33

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 34

Formatting a card............................................... 35

Protecting files on a card.................................... 35

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 35

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 37

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 37

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 38

Audio dubbing (NV-GS35 only).......................... 38

Menu

Menu list............................................................. 40

Menus related to taking pictures........................ 42

Menus related to playback ................................. 42

Other menus ...................................................... 42

Others

Indications.......................................................... 43

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 44

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 45

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 46

Cautions for Use ................................................ 49

Explanation of terms .......................................... 53

Specifications

Specifications..................................................... 54

Index .................................................................. 55

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Before using

Before using

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357
≥For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610
≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by phoning
our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday
9:00am– 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK
Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products,
take a browse on our website for further details.

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.

1)

VSK0651B

(DE-974GA)

2)

5)

VFC3506-1A

1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead

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2) Battery pack -9-

3) Remote control, button-type battery
(supplied with NV-GS35)

4) AV cable -37-

5) Shoulder strap (supplied with NV-GS35) -7-

6) USB cable supplied with NV-GS35 and
NV-GS21, CD-ROM supplied with NV-GS35

K2GJ2DC00011

3)

CR2025

N2QAEC000012

6)

VJA0940

4)

K2KC4CB00020CGR-DU06

K1HA05CD0010

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Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)

2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh)

3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh)

5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E)

9) ND filter (VW-LND30E)

10) MC protector (VW-LMC30E)

11) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

12) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

13) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E)
≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Built-in LED video light (NV-GS35 and

NV-GS21 only)

(2)

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-, -25-
Grip belt -7-

(3)

Lens

(4)

-18-

≥Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E;

optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E;
optional), the tele conversion lens
(VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide
conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in
front of the lens. Do not fit the other
accessories. (except for the lens cap)

(5) White balance sensor -28-

Remote control sensor (NV-GS35 only)

-17-

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -37-

(6)

Microphone terminal [MIC]

(7)

(NV-GS35 only)

≥When connecting an external microphone or

audio equipment to this jack, the built-in
microphone does not operate.

(4)

(5)

(6)
(7)

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)
)

)
)

(8)(9)

(10)(11)

(8) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS]
Reset button [RESET] -44-

(9)
(10)

USB terminal [ ]

(11) DV terminal [DV] -38-

(12)

Viewfinder -8-, -52-

(12)

(13)
(14)

(15)

(16)

-19-, -27-, -29-

(17)
(18)
(19)

(20)
(21)
(22)

(23)
(24)

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.

DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -9-

(13)

Battery holder

(14)
(15) S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -33-
(16)

Battery release lever [BATTERY
RELEASE]
Power switch [OFF/ON] -12-

(17)

Power lamp -12-

(18)

Quick start recording button

(19)

[QUICK START]

-9-

-23-

Quick start recording lamp -23-
Light button [LIGHT] (NV-GS35 and

(20)

NV-GS21 only)
Menu button [MENU] -1 4-

(21)

Joystick -13-

(22)

Mode dial -12-

(23)
(24)

Recording start/stop button -20-

-18-

(27)

(25)

(26)

LCD monitor -8-, -52-

(25)

(28)

(29)
(30)
(31)

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.

(26) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -8-

Speaker -31-

(27)

Card access lamp (NV-GS35 and

(28)

NV-GS21 only)
Card slot cover (NV-GS35 and

(29)

NV-GS21 only)

(30)

Card slot (NV-GS35 and NV-GS21 only)

-11-

Card slot cover open lever (NV-GS35 and

(31)

NV-GS21 only)

(32)

Cassette holder -10-

(32)

Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -10-

(33)

Cassette cover -10-

(34)

Zoom lever [W/T] -22-

(35)

-11-

-11-

-11-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -31-
Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-

(36)

(33
(34

(35
(36

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Tripod receptacle

(37)

Before using

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional
tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the
operating instructions for how to attach the tripod
to the camera.)
≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then
attach the tripod.

(38)

(38) Shoulder strap fixture

1

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

2

1

3

2

≥Put the strap (NV-GS35 only) through the fixture

1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come
off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm.

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 The lens cap and lens cap cord comes

preattached to the grip belt.
Pass the end of the lens cap cord through
the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass
the lens cap through the loop made by itself
and pull tight.

≥When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens

Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

2

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length.

3

1

1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.

2

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Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the
LCD monitor opened.

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

and pull the LCD monitor out in the
direction of the arrow.

≥The viewfinder will go off.
≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

2 90o1 180o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera

may be damaged or fail.

≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o

towards the lens (when recording yourself), the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be
simultaneously activated.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

Adjusting the field of view

ª

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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Power supply

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this
product.

≥Battery charging time (
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.
Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it
in.

Charging lamp

ª

Lights up:Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged

ª

(discharged excessively). In a while,
the lamp will light up and normal
charging will start.
When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, the [CHARGE]
lamp flashes and the charging time will
be longer than normal.

Connecting to the AC outlet

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3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor
socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other

equipment since the power cord is exclusively
designed for the movie camera. Or do not use
the power cord of other equipment for the
movie camera.

Fitting the battery

ª

Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

ª

While sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] lever,
slide the battery to remove it.

BATTERY
RELEASE

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

1

1

Connect the AC mains lead to the AC
adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

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Before using

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the
times at a temperature of 25oC and a humidity of
60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is
higher or lower than the specified value, the
charging time will become longer.

Supplied

battery/

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

A Charging time
B Maximum continuously recordable time
C Intermittent recordable time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to
recordable time when the recording and stopping
operations are repeated.)
“1 h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.

≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are rough

estimates. The times indicate the recordable
times when the viewfinder is used. The times in
parentheses indicate the recordable times when
the LCD monitor is used.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12,

CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time
recording (2 hours or more for continuous
recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent
recording).

A 1 h. 40 min.
B 1 h. 45 min.

(1 h. 25 min.)

C 55 min.

(45 min.)

A 2 h. 25 min.
B 3 h. 10 min.

(2 h. 35 min.)

C 1 h. 35 min.

(1 h. 20 min.)

A 2 h. 45 min.
B 3 h. 40 min.

(3 h.)

C 1 h. 50 min.

(1 h. 30 min.)

A 3 h. 55 min.
B 5 h. 30 min.

(4 h. 30 min.)

C 2 h. 45 min.

(2 h. 15 min.)

A 1 h. 30 min.
B 1 h. 50 min.

(1 h. 30 min.)

C 55 min.

(45 min.)

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the

LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself
etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the movie camera being used will
also heat up. This is normal.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change: r # s #
t # u # v. If the battery
discharges, then u (v) will flash.

Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

OPEN/
EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far
as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

1

PUSH

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover by
pressing the mark 2.

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≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (

-52-)

≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the

main unit of the movie camera, even if no
condensation alarm is indicated, condensation
may have formed on the heads or the cassette
tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (

When the cassette holder does not

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come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down.
≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in

contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when
opening.

When the cassette holder cannot be

ª

housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]

again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ª

Inserting/removing the cassette

≥When the cassette holder is in action, do not

touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you
overwrite-record on a previously recorded
cassette, be sure to find the position where you
continue recording.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

Accidental erasure prevention

ª

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a
cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the
[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.
When recording, close the accidental erasure
prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the
direction of the [REC] arrow).

1

R E C

SAVE

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn
the power [OFF].
≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power

turned on, this camera may malfunction or the
data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the

[2OPEN] Lever to open the card slot cover.

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

1

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one
stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot

cover and press the centre of the card and
then pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

Concerning the card

ª
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card.

≥Do not format the card with another movie

camera or any personal computer. This
operation may make the card unusable.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the

movie camera or the card may damage or erase
the data stored on the card. We recommend
saving important data on a personal computer
by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and
USB reader/writer.

Card access lamp

ª

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,

recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access
lamp lights up.

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≥If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the
recorded data may be damaged or the camera
may malfunction.

≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or

removing the card

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial

SD Memory Card

ª
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total
amount of capacity to protect and manage the
copyright and the capacity available as
conventional memory for a movie camera,
personal computer or other equipment.

Concerning the write protection

ª

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK],
you cannot write to the card, erase the data on
it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap
fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment
may not function properly. Please turn the camera
on after removing the lens cap.

How to turn on the power

ª

While pressing the button 1, set the

1

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The power lamp lights up.

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

1

: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape.
(Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures
on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on
a card.

:PC mode

PC

You can view or edit the images recorded on a
card on your personal computer.
(Refer to the operating instructions for PC
connection.)

P

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How to turn off the power

While pressing the button 1, set the

1

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

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How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection
of files to be played back on the multi-image
display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select
an item or file, and then push in the centre to set
it.

1

3

4

2

1 Select by moving up.
2 Select by moving down.
3 Select by moving left.
4 Select by moving right.
5 Determine by pushing the centre.

Joystick and screen display

ª

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be
displayed on the screen. Each push switches the
display as follows depending on the mode.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture
playback mode, the icons will be automatically
displayed on the screen.)

1) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[AUTO])

5

2) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL])

4 White balance

Shutter speed
Iris or gain value

1 Select/Adjust -28-
2 Select/Adjust -28-

3) Tape playback mode

OFF

3 Playback/pause -31-
4 Stop -31-
2 Rewind (review playback) -31-
1 Fast forward (cue playback) -31-

4) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[AUTO])

OFF

OFF

-28-

OFF

4 Soft skin mode
2 Fade -25-
1 Backlight compensation -24-
3 Night view -24-
4 Recording check -21-

-24-

4 Soft skin mode -24-
1 Backlight compensation -24-

5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL])

OFF

4 White balance

Shutter speed
Iris or gain value

1 Select/Adjust -28-
2 Select/Adjust -28-

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Before using

6) Picture playback mode

OFF

3 Playback/stop
4 Erase -34-
2 Playback previous picture -33 -
1 Playback next picture -33-

-33-

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen
display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -40-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

MENU

≥The menu corresponding to the mode

selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the top menu.

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7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

ª

To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

To get back to the previous screen

ª

Move the joystick left.

About the menu setting

ª
≥The menu screen does not appear during

recording. And you cannot record when the
menu screen appears.

Before using

ª Operating with remote control

(NV-GS35 only)

The menu screen transition is the same as when
the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

VAR .

SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

2 Select a menu item.

≥Use the direction buttons (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) and

[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the
main unit.

VAR .

SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

VAR .

SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

Setting date and time

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then
adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the item to be set. Then move the
joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

About date/time

ª
≥The date and time function are driven by a built-

in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

Recharging the built-in lithium battery

ª
≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery runs
down. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or
place the battery on the camera, and the built-in
lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the
camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the
battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6
months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to
[OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

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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Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>

1

[YES].

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

:Brightness of the LCD monitor

:Colour level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

EVF

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

≥In order to adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the
viewfinder will be activated.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

Using the remote control
(NV-GS35 only)

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable
controlling almost all the functions of this camera
to be controlled.

(1)
(2)

V

STILL ADV

(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -40-

On-screen display button [OSD] -33-

(2)

Record button [¥REC]

(3)

(not available)

(4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -38-

Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -15-

(5)

V

STILL ADV

(6)

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

(3)

T

¥REC

A.DUB

(4)

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

W

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

MENU

SEARCH

DATE/

OSD

TIME

¥REC

/REW

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

VAR.

SEARCH

PHOTO

A.DUB

STILL ADV

(5)

ENTER

START/

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

T

(7)

W

FF/

W

VOL

(8)

MENU

(9)

ENTER

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Slow/frame-by-frame forward button

(6)

[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward)

(7)

Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

-31-

(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -32-

Menu button [MENU] -15-

(9)

(10)

V

(11)

STILL ADV

(12)
(13)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(10)

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

(14)

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

(15)

T

¥REC

A.DUB

(16)

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

W

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

MENU

SEARCH

(17)

ENTER

(11) Rewind/review button [6]

Before using

(12) Pause button [;]
(13) Stop button [∫]
(14) Recording start/stop button

[START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [1]
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]
(17) Enter button [ENTER] -15-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
movie camera.

ª

Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the
remote control before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

1

2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark

facing upward and get the battery holder
back in place.

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.”

Remote control usable range

ª

≥The distance between the remote control and

the camera: Within approx. 5 m
Angle: Approx. 15o up, down, left, and right

Selecting the remote control mode

ª

If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the
mode for one pair of movie camera and remote
control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to
[VCR2]. This will prevent interference between
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When
the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will
revert to the default [VCR1].)

1 Setting on the camera:

Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or
[VCR2].

2 Setting on the remote control:

STILL ADV

VOL

STILL ADV

2 1

PAUSE

STOP

[VCR1]:
Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1
[VCR2]:
Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

Concerning the button-type battery

ª
≥When the button-type battery runs down,

replace it with a new battery (part number:
CR2025). The battery is normally expected to
last about 1 year, but it depends on operation
frequency.

≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of

children.

≥If the remote control mode of the camera and

that of the remote control do not match with
each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the
remote control is operated for the first time after
the camera is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE
MODE” (

-44-) will appear and operation is

impossible. Set the same remote control mode.

≥The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
movie camera may not operate properly even
within the usable ranges.

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Before using

Recording with the built-in LED
video light (NV-GS35 and NV-GS21
only)

Gain up mode works with the built-in LED video
light to enhance the light’s brightness and
brighten the natural colours in a scene.

1 Press the [LIGHT] button. 1

LIGHT

≥The built-in LED video light lights up and the

gain up mode is set to on.

≥The gain up mode will be brighter than when

only the LED video light is on, but ghost
images will appear.

2 Press the [LIGHT] button. 2

≥The gain up mode is set to off.
≥To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.

3 Press the [LIGHT] button. 3

≥The LED video light turns off.
≥Pressing the [LIGHT] button again returns to

1.

1

+

2

3

≥The subject should be within 1.5 metres of the

movie camera.

≥Using the LED video light reduces battery time.
≥Set the LED video light to off when not in use.
≥Do not look directly into the light.
≥If the LED video light is used with a conversion

lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening
around edges) effect occurs on the screen.

≥Using the night view function at the same time

will make conditions even brighter.

≥The LED video light enables simply lightening

the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain
high quality images.

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by trying recording before
important events such as weddings in order to
verify that the image recording and audio
recording work properly and that you know how to
use the movie camera.

Basic camera holding

ª

1)

About auto mode

ª
≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and
focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance:
≥Auto focusing: -53-

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so,
manually adjust the white balance and focus.

-53-

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

2)

4)

3)

5)

1) Hold the camera with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with
your hands.

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record pictures

with the sunlight as far in the background as
possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become
dark in the recording.

Check points

ª
≥Remove the lens cap. (-7-)

(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap
fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment
may not function properly. Please turn the
camera on after removing the lens cap.)

≥Grip belt adjustment (
≥Power supply (
≥Insert a cassette/card (
≥Setting date/time (
≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (
≥Getting the remote control ready

(NV-GS35 only) (

≥Setting SP/LP mode (

-7-)

-9-)

-10-, -11-)

-15-)

-16-)

-16-)

-19-)

≥Scene mode setting (
≥White balance setting (
≥Shutter speed setting (
≥Iris/gain value setting (
≥Focus setting (

Recording mode

ª

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

-27-)

-28-)

-29-)

-29-)

-29-)

1 Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or

[LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will
be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will
be disabled.

≥We recommend using the SP mode for

important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the

LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic
cassettes marked LP mode.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image

recorded in the LP mode. (

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be

degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but
mosaic noise may appear on the playback
image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment

or on digital video equipment without the LP
mode.

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

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Recording on a tape

Remove the lens cap. (-7-)
(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap
fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment
may not function properly. Please turn the camera
on after removing the lens cap.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

PC

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to
≥Carry out a recording check (

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (

ª

On-screen display in the tape

-21-) .

recording mode

R0:30

¢These indications are displayed only when the

card is inserted.

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

3) Still picture size

4) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this
indication will flash in red.)

5) Quality of still pictures

0h00m10s00f

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-21-) to verify that

1)

2)

3)¢

100

4)¢

5)¢

Record mode

-10-.

Concerning the remaining tape time

ª

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the

remaining tape time indication may not be
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be
displayed correctly.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time

indication may display remaining tape time that
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.

Recording a still picture on a tape
(Photoshot) (NV-GS17 only)

Still pictures can be recorded from the movie
camera lens.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button in the

recording pause mode.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥The movie camera records a still picture for

about 7 seconds and then switches back to
the recording pause mode.

≥If you set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON], you can add image and a sound like
releasing the shutter.

PHOTO

≥Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior

image quality.

Continuous photoshot

ª

If you set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>
[ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] button
pressed, the movie camera will continuously
record still pictures in approx. 0.7 seconds
intervals until the button is released.
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a

shutter clicking sound is recorded.

Record mode

Recording still pictures on a card
while recording image onto a tape

You can record still pictures while recording
image onto a tape.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while

recording image onto a tape.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to

≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures

to be recorded. (

≥In order to record still pictures with higher

quality, we recommend using the card recording
mode.

-55-.

-22-)

Check the recording

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to
3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set
to a recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick during the recording

pause until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick down to select the

recording check icon [ ].

1

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded
(unused part of the tape).

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

Stopping blank search midway

ª

through

Move the joystick down.

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the

camera will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The camera stops at a point approx. 1 second

before the end of the last image recorded.
When you start recording at that point, the
image can be recorded seamlessly from the last
image.

Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

PC

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

To record still pictures clearly

ª
≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k to 10k or higher, it is
difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding
the movie camera by hand. We recommend
decreasing the zoom magnification and
approaching the subject when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie

camera firmly with your hands and keep your
arms stationary at your side so as not to shake
the movie camera.

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.
(NV-GS35 only)

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to

≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥While data are recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

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Record mode

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this camera.

≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.

On-screen display in the card

ª

recording mode

1)

100

2)

3)

1) Still picture size

2) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no pictures can be recorded, the red
light will flash.)

3) Quality of still pictures

Progressive Photoshot

ª

You can record still pictures with higher picture
quality and frames. (You cannot switch the
progressive function off/on.)

≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive

function may be disabled depending on the
other functions used. (

ª

Select the picture quality for

-45-)

photoshot images

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select

the desired picture quality.

[ ]: High picture quality
[ ]: Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on

[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape
recording mode.

Recording with a shutter operation

ª

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating
sound.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].

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Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 30k
(24k on NV-GS21 and NV-GS17) optically.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

/ VOL

WT

12tW

50tW

T

T

24tW

T

T

1tW

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

holding the movie camera by hand, we
recommend using the image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording
subject is 1.3 metres (1.2 metres on NV-GS21
and NV-GS17) or further from the movie
camera.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the movie

camera can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm
distant from the lens.

Digital zoom function

ª

If the zoom magnification exceeds 30 times
(24 times on NV-GS21 and NV-GS17), then the
digital zoom function will be activated. The digital
zoom function allows you to select a
magnification from 50k to 1000k.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or

[1000k] ([800k] on NV-GS21 and NV-GS17).

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 30k) (24k on

[50k]: Up to 50k
[1000k]: Up to 1000k
[800k]: Up to 800k (NV-GS21 and NV-GS17)

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the

NV-GS21 and NV-GS17)

more the image quality is degraded.

digital zoom function cannot be used.

Record mode

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the
microphone will collect sounds clearly far away
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the
wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

About the variable speed zoom

ª

function

≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go,

you can zoom from 1k to 30k in 3.5 second
(24k in 3.0 second on NV-GS21 and NV-GS17)
at the maximum.

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be

used with the remote control. (NV-GS35 only)

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
monitor. You can record persons in front of the
camera while presenting them the image. The
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as
that recording.)

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the

viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the
LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side
though, then the viewfinder will be activated.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you push the centre of the joystick.

Quick start

This camera will be put into standby in approx.

1.7 seconds (1.3 seconds on NV-GS21 and
NV-GS17) after the power is turned on.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape

Recording Mode is set.

≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

1 Press the [QUICK START] button.

QUICK

START

≥The quick start recording lamp lights up.

(Press the button again to cancel it.)

2 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

F

N

F

O

O

≥The quick start is now ready.

3 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥This camera will be put into a recording

pause in approx. 1.7 seconds (1.3 seconds
on NV-GS21 and NV-GS17) after it is turned
on.

To cancel the quick start when the

ª

power is [OFF]

Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for
approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the
camera will be completely turned off.
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the lamp will go off and the camera will be
completely turned off.

≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the

battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned
off and the quick start mode is cancelled. If the
movie camera is turned on and the Tape/Card
Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns
on and the quick start mode is restored.

≥When the camera is quick-started with the white

balance on automatic, it may take some time
until the white balance is adjusted if the scene
being recorded has a light source different from
the scene last recorded. (When the colour night
view function is used, however, the white
balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

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Record mode

ª

≥The zoom magnification may differ from when it

is in the quick start standby mode and when the
recording starts.

≥Since about half the power of normal recording

is used in quick start standby, using quick start
reduces the recordable time.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being
darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick right to select the

backlight compensation icon [ ].

ª

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

To return to normal recording

ª

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.

1

Night view functions

This function allows you to record colour subjects
in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.

≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

Colour night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in colour.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the night

view icon [ ].

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

≥The night view function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to approximately 25k
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible
to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥The night view function is canceled when you

operate the power switch or the mode dial.

Soft skin mode

This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a
softer tone. This is more effective if you record the
bust image of a person.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick down to select the soft

skin icon [ ].

1

To cancel the soft skin mode

ª

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will
also be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Colour night view function # OFF

ª

To cancel the colour night view
function

Select the night view icon until the night view
indication disappear.

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1

Record mode

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

[].

B

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

Start recording. (fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio
disappeared completely and the image/audio
gradually appears.

Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.

1

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the
microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

To cancel the wind noise reduction

ª

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind

strength. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be
restored.)

Self-timer recording (NV-GS35 and
NV-GS21 only)

You can record still pictures on a card using the
timer.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

To cancel fading

ª

Select the [ ] icon again.

To select the colour for fade in/out

ª

The colour which appears in fading pictures can
be selected.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOUR] >>

[WHITE] or [BLACK].

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it

takes several seconds to display the image
when you start recording images. Besides, it
also takes several seconds to pause recording.

≥After the [ ] indication flashes for approx.

10 seconds, recording will start. After
recording, the self-timer will be cancelled.

To stop the timer midway through

ª

Press the [MENU] button.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,

the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.

≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the

maximum recordable pictures are recorded.

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Recording images for wide-screen
TVs

This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing
along the top and bottom of the screen so that
they look like theatre movies.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >>[CINEMA] >> [ON].

CINEMA

To cancel the Cinema function

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Set [ADVANCE] >>[CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV

connected. Please refer to the operating
instructions for your TV.

≥This function does not widen the recording

range.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen,

the date/time indication may be erased in some
cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

deteriorate.

≥When a cinema picture is imported into a

personal computer, the imported picture may
not be displayed correctly, depending on the
software in used.

Image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking due to hand
movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SIS] >> [ON].

To cancel the image stabilizer function

ª

Set [ADVANCE] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥When the night view function is used, the image

stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [[]
indication flashes.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When a conversion lens is used
≥When recording is done in an extremely dark

place

≥When the camera is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

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Continuous Photoshot

Records still pictures continuously at a certain
interval.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

2 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

ª

To stop continuous photoshot
midway through

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥The camera records up to 10 still pictures at

intervals of 0.5 seconds.

≥One more still picture may be recorded after you

release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥If set [SELF TIMER] >> [YES], the movie

camera records the maximum number of
pictures recordable.

≥Intervals between recording pictures may

become longer depending on the card. We
recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory
Card.

≥When using the card formatted by other

equipment or a card that was recorded and
erased repeatedly, the intervals between
recording pictures may become longer. If so,
back up your important data on a PC, and
format your card with this movie camera.

Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)

When you record images in different situations,
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

1)

3)

5)

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

2) [ ] Portrait mode

≥To make persons stand out against the

background

3) [ ] Low light mode

≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter

4) [ ] Spotlight mode

≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or

theatre

5) [ ] Surf & snow mode

≥To record images at dazzling places such

as ski slopes and beaches

To cancel the scene mode function

ª

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

2)

4)

FOCUS

Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause

of recorded pictures, this mode presents free
of camera shakes.

≥During normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the
colour and brightness of the playback image
may change.

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≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical
lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports

mode does not function. The [5] indication
flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting
to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image
extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish.

Recording in natural colours
(White balance)

The automatic white balance function may not
reproduce natural colours depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust
the white balance manually.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

2 Move the joystick down until the white

balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.)

FOCUS

AWB

MNL

AWB

1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]

AWB

2) Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps) [ ]

3) Outdoor mode [ ]

4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]

To restore to the automatic

ª

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [ ]
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap

fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment
may not function properly. Please turn the
camera on after removing the lens cap.

≥When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

the white balance for correct adjustment.

To set the white balance manually

ª

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up
to select the [ ] indication.

About flashing of the [ ] indication

ª

When the manual adjustment mode is
selected

≥Flashing indicates that the white balance

previously adjusted is stored. This setting is
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the
manual adjustment mode

≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in

the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If
so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.

About the white balance sensor

ª

The white balance sensor detects the type of light
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

AWB

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

1)

1

AWB

3)

1

2)

1

4)

1

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S

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[FOCUS].

AUTO MANUAL

MNL

MF

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]

will be displayed.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject

may not be in focus when zoomed in. First,
zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

To restore to the automatic

ª

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

FOCUS

FOCU

MNL

MF

Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

2 Move the joystick down until the shutter

speed indication or aperture value
indication appears.

1)

1/1000

MNL

2)

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

To restore to automatic adjustment

ª

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO].

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury

light or sodium light because the colour and
brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value
increases automatically, which may increase
the noises on the screen.

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or
highly reflective subject, but this is not a
malfunction.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥When recording in the extremely bright place,

the colour of the screen may change or flickers.
If so, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50
or 1/100.

1/50
OPEN
OdB

1/50
F2.0
0dB

FOCUS

MNL

MNL

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Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you

cannot adjust the gain value.

≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the

screen increases.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

Shutter speed range

ª

1/50–1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
1/50–1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

Iris/gain value range

ª

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.

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Playback mode

Playback mode

Playing back tape

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

PC

1 Operate with joystick.

1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

∫:Stop

≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving

images may show noise as a mosaic.

≥Before and after cue/review playback, the

screen may become blue for a moment or
images may be disturbed.

To adjust volume

ª

Adjust the speaker volume for playback.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the

volume.

/ VOL

WT

Towards [r]: increases the volume
Towards [`]: decreases the volume
(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.)
≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to

increase the volume or the [W] button to
decrease it. (NV-GS35 only)

Repeat playback

ª

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be
rewound and played back again.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON].

≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to

cancel the repeat playback mode, set
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON]
switch to [OFF].)

≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEBCAM]

and then connect the USB connection cable, the
repeat playback mode is canceled.

Settings on the audio

ª
≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when

playing back a tape, check the settings in
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

≥When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and

set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the
audio will be played back in stereo sound
regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion

playback can only be performed by using
the remote control.)

Slow-motion playback (NV-GS35 only)

If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the
normal speed.
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/3 the
normal speed.

1 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on

the remote control.

V

/REW

STILL ADV

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FF/

STILL ADV

W

W

VOL

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings

of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

≥If the slow-motion playback continues for

approx. 10 minutes or more, then the
playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes
of slow-motion playback is equivalent to
approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx.
3 minutes in the LP mode.)

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Playback mode

Frame-by-frame playback

1 During playback, press the [;] button on

the remote control.

2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on

the remote control.

V

/REW

STILL ADV

≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T]

(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed
direction) of this camera during playback
pause also turns into the frame-by-frame
playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then
the images will continuously be played back
frame by frame.

To return to normal playback

ª
Press the [1] button on the remote control.

Slow-motion playback

≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time

code indication may be unstable.

Frame-by-frame playback

≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the

playback pause, and then the images will
continuously be played back frame by frame.

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FF/

STILL ADV

W

W

VOL

Variable-speed search function
(NV-GS35 only)

The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.

(This operation is only available when using
the remote control.)
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a

tape.

1 Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the

remote control.

2 Press the [π] or [∫] button to vary the

speed.

VAR.

SEARCH

≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k

(SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP
mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k,
10k, 20k.

To return to normal playback

ª

Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button or [1] button
on the remote control.

≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.
≥The sound is muted during search.
≥This function is canceled when the operation

icon is displayed.

MENU

ENTER

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Playback mode

Playback on TV

Images recorded by this camera can be played
back on a TV.

≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera.

1 Connect the movie camera and a TV.

21-pin Adaptor

[VIDEO IN]

AV

[AUDIO IN]

12

S-VIDEO

≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using

the AV cable 1.

≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also

connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It
allows you to enjoy more beautiful images.

≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input

Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase
separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

2 Turn on this camera and set the mode dial

to the Tape Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]

icon to start playback.

≥The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video cable, plug in

the AV cable, too.

≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

If the image or audio from this camera

ª

is not output on the TV

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the connected terminal.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

(For more information, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)

To display the on-screen information

ª

on the TV

The information displayed on the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and
mode indication, etc.), date and time can be
displayed on the TV.

[S-VIDEO IN]

1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote

control. (NV-GS35 only)

DATE/

OSD

TIME

SHOT

STOP

START/

PHOTO

≥Press the button again to erase the OSD

information.

Playing back card

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

P

C

1 Operate with joystick.

E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/stop

≥While the data on a card are played back, do

not operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

≥It takes time to display the file depending on the

number of pixels of the file.

≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a

different format or file data is defective, the
whole display becomes bluish and the
“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear
as warning.

≥When playing back a file recorded on other

equipment, the date and time display is different
from when it was recorded.

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, its size and that of this movie
camera may appear differently.

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Playback mode

ª To display multiple playback files

Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are
displayed.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the

images.

Towards [r]: Full-screen display

Towards [`]: Multi-screen display

≥In the multi-screen display,

≥Move the joystick to select a file (The

selected file will be encircled by a yellow
frame) and press to determine it. The
selected file is full-screen displayed.

≥If there are 7 files or more, then move the

joystick. The next, or previous multi-screen
will be displayed.

About the compatibility of still

ª

(Displays 1 image.)

(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

pictures

≥The movie camera is compliant with the unified

standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).

≥The file format supported by this movie camera

is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be
played back.)

≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/

file name may not be displayed.

≥The movie camera may degrade or not play

back data recorded or created on another
product and another product may degrade or
not play back data recorded on the movie
camera.

Deleting files recorded on a card

The deleted files cannot be restored.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file

to delete.

≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.

After selecting the file, press the joystick and
display the operation icon.

2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.

4 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].

ª

To delete all files

1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [ALL FILES] and then press it.

3 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take

time if there are many files on the card.

≥When “CARD FULL” is shown during recording,

switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then
delete unnecessary files.

≥If there are not any file to delete, insert a new

card.

≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,

all the data related to the files will be deleted.

Deleting still picture files recorded on

ª

a card by other equipment

≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot

be played back on the movie camera may be
erased.

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Playback mode

Formatting a card

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the card will be erased.
Store important data on a personal computer, etc.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >>

[YES].

2 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick in order
to format the card.

≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO].

≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the card.

If a message appears even though you insert
and remove the card several times, format it.

≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other

equipment, the time spent for recording may
become longer. If the SD Memory Card is
formatted on a PC, it cannot be used on the
Movie Camera. Format the SD Memory Card on
the Movie Camera, in this case.

≥The Movie Camera supports SD Memory Cards

formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system
based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

Protecting files on a card

Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they
may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are
locked, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.)

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].
2 Move the joystick to select a file to be

locked, and then press it.

≥[ ] Indication 1 appears and the selected

file is locked. Press the joystick again, and
the lock will be cancelled.

≥2 or more files can be locked in succession.

To complete the settings

ª

Press the [MENU] button.

1

Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)

You can write the data of pictures to be printed,
number of copies, and other information
(DPOF data) onto the card.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].
2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set,

and then press it.

1

≥The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is

displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the number of prints, and then press
it.

≥You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected

number of pictures can be printed as you set
the number of prints with the printer
supporting DPOF.)

≥2 or more files can be set in succession.

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ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥DPOF setting made on another camera may not

be recognised by this camera. Please perform
the DPOF settings on your movie camera.

To set so that all pictures are not

ª

printed

Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.

What is DPOF?

ª

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This
enables the printing information to be added to
the pictures on the card so that it can be used on
a system supporting DPOF.

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Edit mode

(L2)

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card

Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card
from scenes that have already been recorded on
a cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
≥Insert a tape which already has recorded

contents and a card.

1 Start playback.

2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and

press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥Audio will not be recorded.

≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button without

pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.

≥DV input and wide images recorded on a tape

cannot be recorded on a card.

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a
VCR (Dubbing)

Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be
stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer
to the instructions for the recorder.

≥Place a recorded cassette in the movie

camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or
cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR.

1 Connect the movie camera and the

recorder.

Connecting with the AV cable

21-pin Adaptor

[VIDEO IN]

A/V

[AUDIO IN]

12

S-VIDEO

≥Connect the movie camera and the recorder

by using the AV cable 1.

≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then

also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It
allows you to copy clearer image.

≥If your recorder is not equipped with AV Input

Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase
separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

[S-VIDEO IN]

Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only
for equipment with a DV terminal)

S

/

2

(L2)

DV

2 Turn on the movie camera and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV set and

recorder.

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4 Move the joystick up to select the [1] icon

to start playback.

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording.
6 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

7 Stop recording.

≥For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for your TV set and recorder.

≥When you do not need functional indications or

date and time indications, press the [OSD]
button on the remote control for no indication.
(When you connect the movie camera and a
recorder with the DV cable, these indications
may not appear.) (NV-GS35 only)

When neither image nor sound from

ª

the movie camera is output to the TV
set

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the connected terminal.

Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)

By connecting other digital video equipment with
DV terminal and the movie camera by using the
DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image­quality dubbing can be done in digital format.

This model cannot be used as a Recorder.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/

recorder)

1 Connect the movie camera and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during

dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed
properly.

≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV

terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be
able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.
For more information, see the instructions for
equipment connected.

≥Regardless of the menu settings on the

recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the
same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the
playback tape.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be

disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded
images.

Audio dubbing (NV-GS35 only)

You can add music or narration to the recorded
cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 Insert an external microphone securely into

the [MIC] terminal as far as it will go.

MIC

2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,

and press the [;] button on the remote
control.

V

/REW

STILL ADV

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FF/

STILL ADV

W

W

VOL

;

2 Start playback. (Player)
3 Start recording. (Recorder)
4 Stop playback. (Player)

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3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote

control to make audio dubbing ready.

V

/REW

STILL ADV

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

PLAY

PAUSE

STILL ADV

ZOOM

T

W

W

VOL

A.DUB ;

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

V

/REW

STILL ADV

≥Talk into the microphone.

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FF/

STILL ADV

W

W

VOL

A.DUB ¥

Edit mode

5 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to stop audio dubbing.

V

/REW

STILL ADV

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FF/

STILL ADV

W

W

VOL

≥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.

Before recording with audio dubbing

ª
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
≥When you want to preserve the original sound

taken during recording, set [SETUP] >>
[AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When
set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording
are erased after recording with audio dubbing.)

≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take

pictures.

To play back the sound recorded with

ª

audio dubbing

You can switch between the sound recorded with
audio dubbing and the original sound.
Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound.
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by

audio dubbing.

[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original

sound and the sound added with audio
dubbing.

To dub audio while listening to a

ª

pre-recorded sound

≥When pausing the audio dubbing, set the

[12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to
[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded
sound.

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Menu

Menu list

Menu figures and illustrations are provided for
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are
different from the actual menu indications.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

ª

1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE]
[REC SPEED] -19-
[BLANK SEARCH] -21-
[WIND CUT] -25-
[CLOCK SET] -15 -

2) [ADVANCE]
[PICT. QUALITY]
[SIS] -26-
[CINEMA] -26-
[USB FUNCTION]
instructions for PC connection.)
[D.ZOOM] -22-
[ZOOM MIC] -23-
[DATE/TIME] -42-
[INITIAL SET] -42-

-27-

-22-

(Refer to the operating

ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME]
[USB FUNCTION]

-42-

(Refer to the operating

instructions for PC connection.)

2) [ADVANCE]

[PICT. QUALITY]

-22-

[REPEAT PLAY] -31-

3) [SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO]

-39-

[AUDIO OUT] -42-
[DISPLAY] -42-
[REMOTE] -17-
[LCD SET] -16-
[EVF SET] -16-
[POWER SAVE] -42-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

3) [SETUP]
[FADE COLOUR]
[AUDIO REC] -42-
[DISPLAY] -42-
[REMOTE] -17-
[BEEP SOUND] -42-
[LCD SET] -16-
[EVF SET] -16-
[DEMO MODE] -42-
[POWER SAVE] -42-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

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Menu

ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]

1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE]

-27-

[PICT. QUALITY] -22-
[SELF TIMER] -25-
[CLOCK SET] -15 -

2) [ADVANCE]
[BURST MODE]

-27-

[SHTR EFFECT] -22-
[DATE/TIME] -42-
[INITIAL SET] -42-

3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY]

-42-

[REMOTE] -17-
[BEEP SOUND] -42-
[LCD SET] -16-
[EVF SET] -16-
[POWER SAVE] -42-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME]

-42-

[PROTECT] -35-

2) [ADVANCE]

[DPOF SET]

-35-

[CARD FORMAT] -35-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY]

-42-

[REMOTE] -17-
[LCD SET] -16-
[EVF SET] -16-
[POWER SAVE] -42-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

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Menus related to taking pictures

ª [DATE/TIME]

This switches between date and time indications.
≥The movie camera automatically records the

date and time of picture taking on the tape.

≥You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the
[DATE/TIME] button on the remote control.
(NV-GS35 only)

[AUDIO REC]

ª

Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording
systems.
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.

(The original audio signals can be kept
after the other audio signals are dubbed.)

[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.

Audio can be recorded in higher quality.
(If audio signals are dubbed, then the
original audio signals will be erased.)

[DISPLAY]

ª

Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be
switched to minimum display.

[BEEP SOUND]

ª

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are
issued as follows.
1 Beep

≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power

2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab

set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs,
and at other times. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen.

[POWER SAVE]

ª

[OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed

[5 MINUTES]:When about 5 minutes passed

without any operation, the standby
mode automatically will be set. In
the standby mode, [;] blinks and it
takes time more than usual to start
recording after you press the
recording start/stop button.

without any operation, the movie
camera automatically turns off to
protect the tape or to prevent the
battery from running down. When
you use the movie camera, turn it
on again.

≥In the following cases, the power may not turn

off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>
[5 MINUTES].

≥When connecting to the AC outlet

(When using the AC adapter)

≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV

cable to a personal computer or other
equipment

≥When the PC mode

Menus related to playback

ª [AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back.
[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

[L]: Left channel sound (main sound)
[R]: Right channel sound (sub sound)

sound)

Other menus

ª [INITIAL SET]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected
depending on a combination of functions, set to
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the
initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial
shipping condition.)

[DEMO MODE]

ª

If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without
inserting a cassette and a card, the movie camera
is automatically set to the demonstration mode for
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed
or operated, the demonstration mode is
cancelled. If no operations take place for approx.
10 minutes, the demonstration mode
automatically starts. To terminate the
demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card,
or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal
use, set this function to [OFF].

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Others

Indications

Various functions and the movie camera status
are shown on the screen.

Basic indications

r: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
15:30:45: Date/Time indication

Recording indications

R0:45: Remaining tape time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
indication starts flashing.)

SP: Standard Play mode

(Recording speed mode)

LP: Long Play mode

(Recording speed mode)

¥: Recording -20-
; (Green): Recording pause -20-
; (Green flash):

Standby mode

; (Red): Fade out

: Recording check

CINEMA

: Cinema mode -26-

: Digital zoom -22-

: Automatic mode -19-

AUTO

: Manual mode -27-

MNL

MF: Manual focus -29-
5k: Zoom magnification indication

: Back light mode -24-

-22-

[: Image stabilizer -26-
1/500: Shutter speed -29-
F2.4: F number -29-
6dB: Gain value -29-

: Soft skin mode -24-

: Fade (White) -25-
: Fade (Black) -25-

: Colour night view function -24-
: Video Light is on -18-
: Gain up -18-

: Zoom microphone -23-

ZOOM

: Wind noise reduction -25-

5: Sports mode (Scene mode) -27-

: Portrait mode (Scene mode) -27-

: Low light mode (Scene mode)

: Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-27-

: Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-27-

: Auto white balance -28-

AWB

-27-

-19-

-19-

-21-

: Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp)

-28-

: Outdoor mode -28-
: White balance adjustment mode

-28-

: WEB CAMERA mode (recording)

Playback indications

¥: Recording underway
1: Playback

-31-

;: Pause -31-
5: Fast-forward/Cue playback -31-
6: Rewind/Review playback -31-

D/E: Slow motion playback -31-

;1/2;: Frame-by-frame playback -31-

2k5: Variable-speed search -33-

: Repeat playback -31-

: WEB CAMERA mode (playback)

A.DUB ¥: Audio dubbing
A.DUB ;: Audio dubbing pause -38-

: Blank search -21-

12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -42-

: Volume adjustment -31-

Card

æ: Progressive photoshot mode

: Continuous photoshot recording

: Self-Timer recording -25-

-27-

(White): Photoshot mode
(Green): While the card is being read
: While photoshot recording is

activated

(Red): Using the card that cannot be

recognized

( ): Photoshot picture quality

0: Remaining number of photoshot

pictures (When the remaining
number of photoshot pictures
reaches 0, the red indication
flashes.)

: Slide show playback
100-0001: Folder/File display
No.00: File number
1: Number of DPOF Setting

: Lock setting - 35-

: [640k480] Image size

640

≥For images not recorded with this movie

camera, the size display is determined as
follows according to the number of horizontal
pixels.

: 2048 or more

QXGA

: 1600 or more, less than 2048

UXGA

: 1280 or more, less than 1600

SXGA

: 1024 or more, less than 1280

XGA

: 800 or more, less than 1024

SVGA

-38-

-22-

-22-

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Others

: 640 or more, less than 800 (The

640

size is not displayed at under
640 pixels.)

Warning/alarm indications

If any one of the following indications lights up or
flashes, please check the movie camera.

Confirmatory indications

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure

prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.

[--]/0:

The built-in battery is low.

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when

you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor
towards the viewfinder and check the
warning/alarm indication.

: No card is inserted.

REMOTE :

An incorrect remote control mode has been
selected.

-17-

2END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

:: The video heads are dirty.

Textual indications

3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:

Condensation has occurred. Take out the
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some
time until the cassette holder opens, but this
is not a malfunction.

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it.

NO TAPE :

No tape is inserted.

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

You are attempting to record pictures on a
tape with the accidental erasure prevention
slider placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting audio dubbing or digital
dubbing on a tape with the accidental
erasure prevention slider placed in the
[SAVE] position.

CHECK REMOTE MODE:

An incorrect remote control mode has been
selected. This is only displayed at the first
operation of the remote control after
powering-on.

-17-

-15-

-50-

-49-

-9-

-10-

WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

You are attempting to play back a tape
section that has been recorded with a
different TV system. This cassette is
incompatible.

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

You are attempting to play back data not
compatible with this movie camera.

UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):

Audio dubbing cannot be performed
because the original recording was in LP
mode.

UNABLE TO A.DUB:

You are attempting to perform audio
dubbing on a non-recorded tape.

COPY PROTECTED:

Images cannot be recorded correctly
because the medium is protected by a copy
guard.

CARD ERROR:

This card is not compatible with this movie
camera.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert the
incompatible card to Card Slot.

NO CARD:

No card is inserted.

CARD FULL:

Card does not have sufficient memory
remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete
unnecessary files.

NO DATA:

There are not any recorded files on the
card.

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

The write protection switch on the SD
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty.

-50-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been
detected. Press the [RESET] button (
This may solve the problem.

CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:

The USB cable is connected to the movie
camera in Card Recording Mode.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to turn the mode dial in
PC mode with the USB cable connected to
the movie camera. You are attempting to
record pictures on a tape/card with the USB
cable connected to the movie camera.

-6-).

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PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:

The movie camera is connected to a
personal computer that does not support
USB 2.0.

CAN NOT USE USB:

You are connecting the USB cable with the
DV cable connected.

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:

You are attempting to select the item on the
[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].

CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE)

(NV-GS35 only):
You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM]
setting during MotionDV Mode.

REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:

When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.

TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT:

You are attempting to select an item in
[SCENE MODE] when light is on.

CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE:

You are attempting to select an item other
than [OFF] in [SCENE MODE] during night
view mode.

Functions cannot be used
simultaneously

Some functions in the movie camera are disabled
or cannot be selected due to its specifications.
The table below shows examples of functions
restricted by conditions.

Functions Conditions which disable

≥Progressive ≥When recording onto a

≥Digital zoom
≥Fade

≥Image stabilizer ≥When the Card Recording

≥Backlight

compensation

the functions

tape and a card
simultaneously

≥When digital zoom

(30k or higher)
(24k on NV-GS21 and
NV-GS17) is used

≥When the shutter speed is

1/750 or faster in Tape
Recording Mode

≥When the gain value is

increased in Tape
Recording Mode

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the portrait mode of

the scene mode is used in
Tape Recording Mode

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the
gain up mode is set to on
(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21
only)

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

mode is used

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the
gain up mode is set to on
(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21
only)

≥When the iris/gain is set
≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the
gain up mode is set to on
(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21
only)

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≥Soft skin

≥While recording to a tape

≥Recording

check

≥Colour Night

View

≥While recording to a tape
≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the
gain up mode is set to on
(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21
only)

≥Zoom

microphone

≥An external microphone is

used (NV-GS35 only)

≥Wind noise

reduction

≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch
to [AUTO]

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights

≥Change of

white balance

≥When digital zoom

(30k or higher)
(24k on NV-GS21 and
NV-GS17) is used

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When a menu is

displayed

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the
gain up mode is set to on
(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21
only)

≥Adjusting the

shutter speed,
iris/gain

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the scene mode is

used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the
gain up mode is set to on
(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21
only)

≥Variable-speed

≥During repeat playback

search

≥Deleting files ≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set
to [LOCK]

≥When the file is protected

≥Formatting ≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set
to [LOCK]

≥Audio dubbing

(NV-GS35 only)

≥The section of a tape

recorded in LP mode

≥The blank section of a

tape

Before requesting repair (Problems
and solutions)

Power/Body
1: The movie camera power cannot be turned

on.

• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully

charged battery.

• The battery protection circuit may have

operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

2: The movie camera power is turned off

automatically.

• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and

do not operate the movie camera for about
5 continuous minutes, the power is
automatically turned off for tape protection and
power conservation. To resume recording, turn
the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to
[ON] again. (

3: The movie camera power does not stay on

long enough.

• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery

power indication is flashing or the message
“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has
run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully
charged battery. (

• Has condensation occurred? When you carry

the movie camera from a cold place into a
warm place, condensation may occur inside it.
If so, the power is turned off automatically,
disabling all operations except for taking
cassettes out. Wait until the condensation
indication disappears. (

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (

• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold

place? The battery is affected by ambient
temperature. In cold places, the operating time
of the battery becomes shorter.

• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a

limited life. If the operating time is still too short
even after the battery is fully charged,
depending on the usage, the battery has worn
out and can no longer be used.

-42-)

-9-)

-49-)

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5: The movie camera cannot be operated

though powered up.
The movie camera does not operate
normally.

• Remove the cassette and then press the
[RESET] button. (

-49-) If normal conditions are

not restored yet, turn off the power. Then,
about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
(Conducting the above operation when the
access lamp is on may destroy the data on the
card.)

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the power lamp comes on when opening
the cassette cover? (

-12-) Make sure that the

battery and the AC adaptor are properly
connected. (

-9-)

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the
battery and remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully
open it again. (

-10-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears. (

-49-)

8: The remote control does not function.

(NV-GS35 only)

• Has the button-type battery of the remote
control run out? Replace it with a new button­type battery. (

-17-)

• Is the setting on the remote control correct? If
the setting on the remote control is not in
agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the
movie camera, the remote control does not
operate. (

-17-)

Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is

supplied to the movie camera and the
cassette is correctly inserted.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (

-11-)

• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
cassette.

• Is the recording mode set? When in the
playback mode, recording cannot be
performed. (

-19-)

• Has condensation occurred? No operation
other than cassette removal can be performed
when condensation occurs. Wait until the
condensation indication disappears. (

-49-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is
open, the movie camera may not operate
normally. Close the cassette cover. (

-10-)

2: The screen has changed suddenly.

• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>
[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set
this function to [OFF]. (

-42-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears.

4: Auto focus function does not work.

• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus
mode is selected, focus is automatically
adjusted.

• There are some recording subjects and
surroundings for which the auto focus does not
operate correctly. (
focus mode to adjust the focus. (

-53-) If so, use the manual

-29-)

• Is the colour night view function set? When the
colour night view function is working, focusing
shifts into the manual mode.

Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in

the screen centre.

• Read the contents and respond to them.

-44-)

(

2: The time code becomes inaccurate.

0 The time code indication counter may not be

constant in the reversed slow-motion playback,
but this is not a malfunction.

3: The remaining tape time indication

disappears.

• The remaining tape time indication may
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame
playback or other operation. If you continue
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is
restored.

4: The remaining tape time Indication does not

match the actual remaining tape time.

• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time
cannot be correctly displayed.

• 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.

5: A function indication such as mode

indication, remaining tape time indication,
or time code indication is not shown.

• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF],
indications other than the tape running
condition, warning, and date indications
disappear.

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Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in

speaker of the movie camera.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (

-31-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >>
[MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and
dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the
sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a
later time. To hear the sounds separately, set
to [ST1] or [ST2]. (

-39-)

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >>
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to
hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub

-42-)

sound. (

3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

(NV-GS35 only)

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
audio dubbing cannot be performed. (

-11-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not
allow audio dubbing. (

-19-)

4: The original sound was erased when audio

dubbing was performed. (NV-GS35 only)

• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording
made in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be
erased. If you wish to preserve the original
sound, be sure to select [12bit] mode when
recording.

5: Sounds cannot be played back.

• Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is
being played, have you set [SETUP] >>
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a
cassette with no audio dubbing, set
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (NV-GS35 only) (

-39-)

• Is the variable speed search function working?
Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the
remote control to cancel the variable speed
search function. (NV-GS35 only) (

-33-)

Playback (Pictures)
1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during cue or review playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
video systems. It is not a malfunction.

2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during

cue and review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.

3: Although the movie camera is correctly

connected to a TV, playback images cannot
be seen.

• Have you selected video input on the TV?
Please read the operating instructions of your
TV and select the channel that matches the
input terminals used for the connection.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

• Are the heads of the movie camera dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be
clear. Clean the heads by using the head
cleaner for digital video (optional). (

-50-)

• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the
cable to the AV terminal.

• Is a picture containing a copyright protection
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a
protected picture is played back by the movie
camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the
picture.

Card
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >>
[ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ],
pictures with fine details may include a mosaic­like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ].

-22-)

(

2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be
deleted. (

-35-)

• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect
switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is
disabled. (

-12-)

3: Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

• 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.

4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be

used.

• Either the movie camera or the card may be
damaged. Please consult a dealer.

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5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

displayed.

• The image was either recorded in a different
format, or data is damaged.

Others
1: The indication disappears, the screen is

frozen, or no operation can be performed.

• Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the
power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]
button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and
then reattach it. After that, turn on the power
again. If normal operation is still not restored,
detach the power connected, and consult the
dealer who you purchased the movie camera
from.

2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the movie camera has been
automatically detected. Remove the cassette
or the card for data protection and then press
the [RESET] button. The movie camera will be
activated.

• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the
power to the movie camera is turned off
automatically about 1 minute later.

• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the
indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the
movie camera needs repair. Detach the power
connected, and consult the dealer who you
purchased the movie camera from. Do not
attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.

3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the

movie camera is not recognized by the PC.

• Is the USB driver installed? For information,
refer to the operating instructions for PC
connection (separate volume).

4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an

error message will appear on PC.

• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double­click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the
instructions on the screen.

5: The movie camera malfunctions on editing,

dubbing from digital video equipment, or
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV”.

• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as
SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit
(sound recording mode), normal and wide,
recorded and unrecorded parts, the movie
camera may malfunction at a point where the
mode switches. When you edit, do not record in
multiple modes.

6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears

when the camera is operated in the WEB
camera mode.

• Did you press the menu button or the recording
start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera
mode.

• Is the setting for the remote control correct?

• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting
it? Insert a tape.

• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright
protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape
with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot
be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape
can be played.)

• Is the video stream driver installed? For details,
refer to the operating instructions for PC
connection.

Cautions for Use

ª About condensation

If you turn the movie camera on when
condensation occurs on the head or the tape,
condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is
displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor
and the messages [3DEW DETECT] or
[3EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is
inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure
below.

3 in yellow:

Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the
tape.

3 in red:

Dews are adhering on the head or the tape.

1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.

≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the

cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.

2 Leave the movie camera with the cassette

cover closed to cool or warm it to the
ambient temperature.

When [3] in yellow

≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/

Playback Mode. Leave the movie camera
for about 30 minutes.

≥However, you can use the Card Recording

Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a
cassette is not inserted.

When [3] in red

≥The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute

and then the movie camera automatically
turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.

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3 Turn the movie camera on again, set it to

the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and
then check if the condensation indication
disappears.

Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen.
If so, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.

Watch for condensation even before the
condensation indication is displayed.

≥The condensation indication may not appear

depending on circumstances. When
condensation occurs on the lens or the movie
camera, it may also occur on the head and the
tape. Do not open the cassette cover.

When the lens is fogged:

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 fogging disappears
naturally.

About dirty heads

ª

If video heads (the parts that closely contact
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording
and playback are not properly performed.
Clean the heads with the digital video head
cleaner.

≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera,

set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it
back for about 10 to 20 seconds. (If you do not
stop the playback, it automatically stops about
30 seconds later.)

≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD
CLEANING” appears during recording. During
playback, moreover, the following symptoms
appear.

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the

sound is interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes

appear.

When normal playback cannot be performed
even after the head cleaning

One possible cause is that normal recording
could not be performed because the heads were
dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads,
and perform recording and playback again. If
normal playback can be performed, the heads are
clean. Before an important recording, be sure to
conduct a test recording to make sure that normal
recording can be performed.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,

the problem may be attributable to the tape. If
so, try another cassette.

≥During playback, the picture or sound may be

interrupted momentarily, but this is not a
malfunction of the movie camera. (One possible
cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt
or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)

About the movie camera

ª
≥When the movie camera is used for a long time,

the camera body becomes warm, but this is not
a malfunction.

Keep the movie camera away from
magnetized equipment such as a cellular
phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video
game equipment.

≥If you use the movie camera on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to
electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or

images may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

digital circuits including microprocessor may
adversely affect the movie camera, causing the
disturbance of images and sounds.

≥If the movie camera is affected by such

equipment and does not function properly, turn
off the movie camera power and detach the
battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the
battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the
movie camera power.

Do not use your movie camera near radio
transmitters or high-voltage cables.

≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or

high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds
may be adversely affected.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the movie camera.

≥If the movie camera is sprayed with such

chemicals, the camera body may become
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in

contact with the movie camera for a long time.

When you use your movie camera in a sandy
or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the movie camera. Also, protect
the movie camera from getting wet.

≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or

cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting
and removing a cassette.)

≥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.

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While carrying the movie camera, do not drop
or bump it.

≥A strong impact on the movie camera may

break its housing, causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the movie camera.

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out

the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.

≥The camera body may be discoloured and the

surface finish may peel off.

≥Wipe the movie camera with a soft dry cloth to

remove dust and fingerprints. To remove
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and
wipe the movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe
it with a dry cloth.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions.

Do not use this movie camera for surveillance
purposes or other business use.

≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the

internal temperature increases and,
consequently, this may cause malfunction.

≥This movie camera is not intended for business

use.

About the battery

ª

The battery used in the movie camera is a
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the
effect of temperature increases with increasing or
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature
range, the fully charged indication may not
appear, or the low battery indication may appear
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high
temperature, moreover, the protection function
may work, disabling use of the movie camera.

Be sure to detach the battery after use

≥If the battery 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.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.

≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the

period during you want to record pictures in. In
cold places such as a ski resort, the period
during which you can record pictures is
shortened.

≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC

adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries
at your destination.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are deformed.

≥Attaching a deformed battery to the movie

camera or AC adaptor may damage the movie
camera or AC adaptor.

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.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free

from humidity, with as constant temperature as
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15oC to
25oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

≥Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-

humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals
may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we

recommend you charge it once every year and
store it again after you have completely used up
the charged capacity.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

result in an explosion.

≥If the operating time is very short even after the

battery has been recharged, the battery has
worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

About the AC adaptor

ª
≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more

time than normal.

≥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 battery temperature has
decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging
starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the
lamp still continues flashing even after the
recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be
faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.

≥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 using the AC adaptor, 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.)

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

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ª About the cassette

Never place the cassette in a high temperature
place.

≥The tape may be damaged, producing

mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.

When storing the cassette after use, be sure
to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it
out.

≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months

(depending on the storage condition) in the
movie camera or stopped midway, the tape may
sag and be damaged.

≥Once every 6 months, 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, the tape may be deformed
by expansion or shrinkage attributable to
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may
stick to itself.

≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and

humidity may damage the tape. Such usage
may cause damage to the movie camera and
the heads.

≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the

beginning, put the cassette in the case to
protect it from dust, and store it upright.

Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetism.

≥Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic

necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is
stronger than expected, and they may erase the
contents of a recording or may increase noise.

About the card

ª

When inserting or removing the card, always
set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
When the access lamp is illuminated (During
access to the card), do not open the card slot
cover to pull out the card, turn off the power,
or cause any vibrations or impacts.
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. Moreover, do not fold or
drop the card, and do not strongly vibrate it.

≥The card may break or the contents of the card

may be destroyed or erased.

After use, be sure to remove the card from the
movie camera for storage.

≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,

put it in the storage case.

≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances

to adhere to the terminals on the back of the
card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with
your hand.

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ª

The folder structure of the card formatted by
the movie camera will be displayed on the PC
as the illustration below.

256

≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on

100CDPFP folder etc.

≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded

on MISC folder.

LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª

LCD monitor

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth.

≥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, the LCD

monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately
after you turn the power on. However, as the
internal temperature increases, it goes back to
normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
105,000 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.

Viewfinder

Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder screen
featuring a total of approximately 67,500
pixels for NV-GS21 and NV-GS17 and
approximately 113,000 pixels for NV-GS35.
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.

Periodical check-ups

ª
≥To maintain the highest image quality, we

recommend replacing worn parts such as heads
after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however,
depends on operating conditions including
temperature, humidity and dust.)

Explanation of terms

ª Automatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognizes the colour
of light and adjusts so the white colour will
become a pure white. The movie camera
determines the hue of light that comes through
the lens and white balance sensor, thereby
judging the recording condition, and selects the
closest hue setting. This is called automatic white
balance adjustment. However, since the movie
camera only stores white colour information
under several light sources, automatic white
balance adjustment does not function normally
under the other light sources.

10 000K

9 000K
8 000K

7 000K
6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

1)

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

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. For light outside the functional auto white
balance adjustment range, use the manual white
balance adjustment mode.

1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this movie camera

2) Blue sky

3) TV screen

4) Cloudy sky (rain)

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9) Halogen light bulb

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

12) Candlelight

10)

11)

12)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

Others

White balance

ª

The image recorded by the movie camera may
become bluish or reddish under the influence of
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white
colour under different light sources. By
recognizing which is the white colour under
sunlight and which is the white colour under a
fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust
the balance among the other colours.
Since white colour is the reference of all colours
(light), the movie camera can record pictures in a
natural hue if it can recognize the reference white
colour.

Auto focus

ª

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens
forward and backward inside the movie camera to
bring the subject into focus.

Auto focus has the following characteristics.

≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are

seen more clearly.

≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast

into focus.

≥Focuses on the screen centre only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording a subject with one end located
closer to the movie camera and the other end
farther away from it

≥As auto focus adjusts at the centre of an

image, it may be impossible to focus on a
subject that is located in both the foreground
and background.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
glass

The subject behind the glass will not be

≥

focused because the focus is on the dirty glass.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects

≥The recording subject may become blurry

because the movie camera focuses on the
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly
reflective objects.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥The movie camera cannot focus correctly

because the light information that comes
through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically,

it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.

Recording a subject with little contrast

≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white

wall, may become blurry because the movie
camera achieves focus based upon the
vertical lines of an image.

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Specifications

Specifications

Digital Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Recording

2.6 W (When using viewfinder)

3.2 W (When using LCD monitor)

Recording format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)

Tape used:

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/playback time:

SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)

Video
Recording system:

Digital component

Television system:

CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Audio
Recording system:

PCM digital recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)

Image sensor:

1/6-inch CCD image sensor

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal length;
(NV-GS35) 1.9–57.0 mm
(NV-GS21 and NV-GS17) 2.1–50.4 mm
Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

30.5 mm

Zoom:

30:1 Power zoom (NV-GS35)
24:1 Power zoom (NV-GS21 and NV-GS17)

Monitor:

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

(NV-GS35) Colour electronic viewfinder
(NV-GS21 and NV-GS17) Electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

2 lx (Colour Night View Mode)

Video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

S-Video output level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 ohm

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Mic input: (NV-GS35 only)

Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)

USB:

Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant
(Hi-Speed)(NV-GS35) (Full-Speed)(NV-GS21 and
NV-GS17)
No copyright protection support

Digital interface:

DV output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Dimensions:

Approx. 63.5 mm (W)

Weight:

Approx. 410 g (without supplied battery, DV cassette
and lens cap)
Approx. 480 g (with supplied battery, DV cassette
and lens cap)

Operating temperature:

oC–40oC

0

Operating humidity:

10%–80%

Card memory functions
Recording media: (NV-GS35 and NV-GS21 only)

SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB (Maximum))

k81 mm (H) k114.0 mm (D)

Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.

http://panasonic.

co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

Still picture recording file format:
(NV-GS35 and NV-GS21 only)

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still picture size: (NV-GS35 and NV-GS21 only)

VGA recording: 640

WEB camera
Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

k240 pixels (QVGA)

320

Frame rate:

Approx. 6 fps

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

19 W

DC output:

DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Dimensions:

61 mm (W)

Weight:

Approx. 110 g

Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.

k480

k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)

Specifications

Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)

PICT.

QUALITY

32 MB 220 440 128 MB 880 1760 512 MB 3520 7040

64 MB 440 880 256 MB 1760 3520 1 GB 7040 14080

≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

PICT.

QUALITY

PICT.

QUALITY

Index

ª A

AC Adaptor .................................................9, 51

Aperture ..........................................................29

Audio Dubbing ................................................38

ª B

Backlight Compensation .................................24

Blank Search ...................................................21

Built-in LED Video Light ..................................18

ª C

Card Playback .................................................33

Charging the Battery .........................................9

Cinema Function .............................................26

Colour Night View Function ............................24

Condensation ..................................................49

Continuous Photoshot .....................................27

ª D

Date/Time Setting ...........................................15

Digital Dubbing ................................................38

Digital Zoom ....................................................22

DPOF Setting ..................................................35

Dubbing ...........................................................37

ª E

Erasure Prevention Slider ...............................11

ª F

Fade ................................................................25

Formatting .......................................................35

Frame-by-frame playback ...............................31

ª L

LCD Monitor ................................................8, 52

Low Light Mode ...............................................27

ªQ

Quick Start ...................................................... 23

ªR

Recording Check ............................................ 21

Recording Speed ............................................ 19

Remaining Tape Time .................................... 43

Remote Control .............................................. 16

Repeat Playback ............................................ 31

ªS

Scene mode ................................................... 27

Self-Recording ................................................ 23

Self-timer Recording ....................................... 25

Shutter Speed ................................................ 29

Slow Motion Playback .................................... 31

Soft Skin Mode ............................................... 24

Sound Volume ................................................ 31

SP/LP Mode ................................................... 19

Sports Mode ................................................... 27

Spotlight Mode ............................................... 27

Surf & Snow Mode ......................................... 27

ªV

Variable Speed Search .................................. 32

Video Head Clogging ..................................... 50

Viewfinder ................................................... 8, 52

ªW

White Balance ................................................ 28

ªZ

Zoom .............................................................. 22

Zoom Microphone .......................................... 23

ª M

Manual Focus .................................................29

Mode Dial ........................................................12

ª P

Photoshot ........................................................21

Portrait Mode ..................................................27

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global