Panasonic NV-GS35GN, NV-GS25GN operating instructions Information for your safety

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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.

ªCarefully 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.

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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 copyright- protected 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: -00-

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

ªWarning

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 NV-GS25GN Information for your safety Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -7 Fitting the lens cap Using the LCD monitorAdjust the belt length Grip beltUsing the viewfinder Power supplyCharging time and recordable time Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Connect the DC input lead to this productInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing the cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardTurning the camera on Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Soft skin mode Backlight compensationSwitching the language Using the menu screenRecharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Free style remote controlSelecting the remote control mode Connect the free style remote control To the cameraRecording with the built-in LED video light NV-GS35 only Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off≥To eliminate ghost images, use this mode Press the Light buttonRecord mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Check the recordingBlank search function Select the picture quality for photoshot images Zoom in/out functionProgressive Photoshot Recording with a shutter operation EffectQuick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionNight view functions Soft skin modeBacklight compensation function Wind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingFade in/fade out function Recording images for wide-screen TVs To cancel the Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeContinuous Photoshot Recording in natural colours White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment To set the white balance manuallyAbout flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment About the white balance sensorManual iris/gain adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentManual shutter speed adjustment Shutter speed rangeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Playback modePlaying back tape To return to normal playback Press the 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card About the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Protecting files on a cardTo set so that all pictures are not Printed What is DPOF?Select Cancel ALL in Step Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeEdit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingBefore recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingTape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -41-PROTECT Card Recording MenuPicture Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback Others IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsChange to Manual Mode Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyMovie camera power is turned off automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed Screen has changed suddenlyAudio dubbing cannot be performed Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played backDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed Push the Reset Switch is displayedUsing MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV Dealer who you purchased the movie camera fromAbout the movie camera About condensationAbout dirty heads Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsLCD monitor/viewfinder Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csAC adaptor F0105Ke0 7000 a