Panasonic NV-GS25GN, NV-GS35GN User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS35GN

NV-GS25GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for your safety

As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in a well-ventilated place; do
not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

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.

ª Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie
Camera correctly.

≥Injury or material damage resulting from any

kind of use that is not in accordance with the
operating procedures explained in these
Operating Instructions are the sole
responsibility of the user.

Operating instructions

≥These operating instructions cover the

NV-GS35 and NV-GS25.

≥The illustrations in these operating instructions

are for the model NV-GS35, but part of the
description is for other models.

≥Some functions are not available depending on

the model.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before
recording your first important event and check
that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of
recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect
of this Movie Camera, its accessories or
cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other
published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe
copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
≥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.

≥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 or
registered trademarks of their respective
corporations.

Files recorded on 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.

-00-

ª Warning

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

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS
DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN
ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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Contents

Information for your safety ................................... 2

Before using

Accessories.......................................................... 4

Optional................................................................ 4

Parts identification and handling .......................... 4

Fitting the lens cap............................................... 6

The grip belt......................................................... 6

Using the LCD monitor......................................... 6

Using the viewfinder............................................. 7

Power supply ....................................................... 7

Charging time and recordable time ...................... 8

Inserting/removing a cassette.............................. 9

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 10

Turning the camera on....................................... 11

Selecting a mode ............................................... 11

How to use the joystick ...................................... 11

Switching the language ...................................... 13

Using the menu screen ...................................... 13

Setting date and time ......................................... 14

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...................... 14

Using the remote control.................................... 15

Free style remote control ................................... 16

Recording with the built-in LED video light

(NV-GS35 only)............................................... 17

Record mode

Check before recording...................................... 18

Recording on a tape........................................... 19

Recording still pictures on a card while

recording image onto a tape............................ 19

Check the recording........................................... 20

Blank search function......................................... 20

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)...................................................... 20

Zoom in/out function .......................................... 21

Recording yourself ............................................. 22

Quick start.......................................................... 22

Backlight compensation function ....................... 23

Night view functions........................................... 23

Soft skin mode ................................................... 23

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 24

Wind noise reduction function............................ 24

Self-timer recording............................................ 24

Recording images for wide-screen TVs ............. 25

Image stabilizer function .................................... 25

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 26

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).................................................. 26

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)............................................... 27

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 28

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ....... 28

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 30

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback................................. 30

Variable-speed search function.......................... 31

Playback on TV.................................................. 32

Playing back card............................................... 32

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 33

Formatting a card............................................... 34

Protecting files on a card.................................... 34

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 34

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 36

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 36

Using the DV Cable for Recording

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

Audio dubbing .................................................... 38

Menu

Menu list............................................................. 39

Menus related to taking pictures........................ 41

Menus related to playback ................................. 41

Other menus ...................................................... 41

Others

Indications.......................................................... 42

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 43

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 44

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 45

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

Explanation of terms .......................................... 52

Specifications

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

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Before using

Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.

1)

2)

CGR-D08R

5)

8)

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

-7-

2) Battery pack -7-

3) Remote control, button-type battery -15-

4) Free style remote control -16-

5) AV cable -36-

6) Shoulder strap -6-

7) Digital video head cleaner -49-

8) USB cable and CD-ROM

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

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.

3)

6)

4)

7)

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)

(2)

(3)

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

-17-

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -22-, -24-

(2)

Grip belt -6-

(3)

Lens

(4)

≥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 -15-
Audio-video output terminal [AV] -36-

(6)

Terminal for free style remote control
[REMOTE]
Microphone terminal [MIC]

(7)

-16-

≥When connecting an external microphone or

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

(8)(9)

(10)(11)

(8) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS]
Reset button [RESET] -43-

(9)

USB terminal [ ]

(10)
(11) DV terminal [DV] -37-

-18-, -26-, -28-

(4)

(5)

(6)
(7)

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(17)

)
)

)
)

(18)

(12)

(13)
(14)

(15)

(16)

(12) Viewfinder -7-, -52-

(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] -7-

(13)

Battery holder

(14)
(15) S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -32-

Battery release lever [BATTERY

(16)

RELEASE]
Power switch [OFF/ON] -11-

(17)

Power lamp -11-

(18)

Quick start recording button

(19)

[QUICK START]

-8-

-22-

Quick start recording lamp -22-
Light button [LIGHT] (NV-GS35 only) -17-

(20)

Menu button [MENU] -1 3-

(21)

Joystick -11-

(22)

Mode dial -11-

(23)
(24)

Recording start/stop button -19-

(27)

(25)

(26)

(25)

LCD monitor -6-, -52-

(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] -6-

Speaker -30-

(27)

Card access lamp -10-

(28)
(29)

Card slot cover -10-
Card slot -10-

(30)

Card slot cover open lever -10-

(31)

Before using

(32)

Cassette holder -9-

(32)

Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -9-

(33)

Cassette cover -9-

(34)

Zoom lever [W/T] -21-

(35)

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -30-

(36)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -19-

(37)

Tripod receptacle

(37)

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.)
≥When the tripod is used, operate the camera

from the free style remote control for

convenience. (When not using the remote

control, attach the clip to the grip belt for

convenience. When you move with remote

control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to

avoid falling of the tripod.)
≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

(33
(34

(35
(36

(38)

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(38) Shoulder strap fixture

1

3

2

≥Put the strap 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.

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length.

2

3

1

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

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.

≥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.

1

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

2

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≥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.

Before using

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

-8-)

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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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.

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.)

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Before using

≥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.

≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store

the case in an upright position. (

-51-)

≥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

ª

-49-)

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).

2

1

R E C

SAVE

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Before using

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.
≥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.

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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.

1

N

FF

O

O

How to turn off the power

ª

While pressing the button 1, set the

1

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

1

F

N

F

O

O

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

C

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

5

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.

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ª Joystick and screen display

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])

OFF

4 Soft skin mode
2 Fade -24-
1 Backlight compensation -23-
3 Night view -23-
4 Recording check -20-

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

-23-

OFF

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

OFF

4 Soft skin mode -23-
1 Backlight compensation -23-

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 -27-
2 Select/Adjust -27-

6) Picture playback mode

OFF

-27-

4 White balance

Shutter speed
Iris or gain value

1 Select/Adjust -27-
2 Select/Adjust -27-

3) Tape playback mode

OFF

3 Playback/pause -30-
4 Stop -30-
2 Rewind (review playback) -30-
1 Fast forward (cue playback) -30-

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-27-

3 Playback/stop -32-
4 Erase -33-
2 Playback previous picture -32-

1 Playback next picture -32-

Before using

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 -39-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

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.

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.

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.

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.

About the menu setting

ª
≥The menu screen does not appear during

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

Operating with remote control

ª

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

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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 UNIT MUST
ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,
CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER
CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

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.

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Before using

Using the remote control

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] -39-

On-screen display button [OSD] -32-

(2)

Record button [¥REC] -37-

(3)

Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -38-

(4)
(5)

Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -13-

OSD

V

STILL ADV

(6)

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

(3)

T

¥REC

A.DUB

(4)

W

PLAY

/REW

FF/

W

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

MENU

SEARCH

DATE/
TIME

¥REC

/REW

PLAY

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

SEARCH

(5)

ENTER

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

T

A.DUB

(7)

W

FF/

W

VOL

(8)

MENU

(9)

ENTER

(14) Recording start/stop button

[START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [1]
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]
(17) Enter button [ENTER] -13 -

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

Install a button-type battery

ª

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.

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.

(6)

Slow/frame-by-frame forward button
[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward)
Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(7)

-30-

(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -31-

Menu button [MENU] -1 3-

(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]
(12) Pause button [;]
(13) Stop button [∫]

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100xC or
incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out
of the reach of children. Never put Button­Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your
doctor.

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

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Before using

ª Selecting the remote control mode

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

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” (
impossible. Set the same remote control mode.

≥The remote control is intended for indoor

-43-) will appear and operation is

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

STILL ADV

VOL

Free style remote control

This controller can be used from different high
and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is
used. When you do not use the controller, attach
the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use
this camera more easily.

(1)
(2)
(3)

(1) Recording start/stop button [REC]
(2) Zoom lever [W/T]
(3) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]

ª

Connect the free style remote control
to the camera

1 Plug the free style remote control into the

[REMOTE] terminal as far as it goes.

About the clip (on the backside)

ª

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When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket
or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod
and causing the camera to fall off the table.

≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted

securely into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it
will go, normal operation may not be ensured.

≥Before using, make sure that the plug is

inserted securely into the terminal as far as it
will go.

Before using

Recording with the built-in LED
video light (NV-GS35 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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