Panasonic NV-GS25GN, NV-GS35GN operating instructions Contents

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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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Contents NV-GS25GN Information for your safety Contents Parts identification and handling Before usingAccessories OptionalViewfinder -7 Grip belt Using the LCD monitorAdjust the belt length Fitting the lens capPower supply Using the viewfinderConnect the DC input lead to this product Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassetteSD Memory Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the camera on Soft skin mode Backlight compensation Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoUsing the menu screen Switching the languageAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Recharging the built-in lithium batteryRemote control usable range Using the remote controlRemote control Install a button-type batteryConnect the free style remote control To the camera Free style remote controlSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryPress the Light button Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off≥To eliminate ghost images, use this mode Recording with the built-in LED video light NV-GS35 onlyCheck before recording Record modeOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Check the recording Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Recording with a shutter operation Effect Zoom in/out functionProgressive Photoshot Select the picture quality for photoshot imagesTo use the zoom microphone function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFRecording yourself Quick startSoft skin mode Backlight compensation functionNight view functions Self-timer recording Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Image stabilizer function To cancel the Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Recording images for wide-screen TVsRecording in various situations Scene mode Continuous PhotoshotTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through To set the white balance manually To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Recording in natural colours White balanceAbout the white balance sensor Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment About flashing of the indicationShutter speed range To restore to automatic adjustmentManual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentPlayback mode Playing back tapeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Frame-by-frame playback Press the 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function To return to normal playbackPlayback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV To delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Formatting a cardWhat is DPOF? Select Cancel ALL in StepTo set so that all pictures are not Printed Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeEdit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingTape Playback Menu MenuMenu list Tape Recording MenuCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -41-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Indications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Change to Manual ModeMovie camera power does not stay on long enough Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power is turned off automaticallyScreen has changed suddenly Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedSounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Audio dubbing cannot be performedDealer who you purchased the movie camera from Push the Reset Switch is displayedUsing MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV During playback, Unplayable Card is displayedAbout condensation About dirty headsAbout the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingFolder structure of the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette About the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsLCD monitor/viewfinder Periodical check-upsAuto focus White balanceHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs SpecificationsSpecifications SpecificationsAC adaptor F0105Ke0 7000 a