GS35_25GN.book 1 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS35GN NV-GS25GN Before use, please read these instructions completely.
GS35_25GN.book 2 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 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.
GS35_25GN.book 3 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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 .........................................................
GS35_25GN.book 4 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using Before using Accessories Parts identification and handling ª Camera The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.
GS35_25GN.book 5 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using (17) (18) (12) (13) (14) (15) (19) (20) (21) (22) (33) (34) (23) (24) (32) (35) (36) (16) (12) Viewfinder -7-, -52- 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. (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.
GS35_25GN.book 6 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using (38) Shoulder strap fixture The grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length. 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. 2 1 3 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.
GS35_25GN.book 7 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using Using the viewfinder Power supply ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time (-8-) ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
GS35_25GN.book 8 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using 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. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.
GS35_25GN.book 9 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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.
GS35_25GN.book 10 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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.
GS35_25GN.book 11 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using Turning the camera on Selecting a mode 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. Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial. ≥Set your desired mode to 1. PC 1 ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. ≥The power lamp lights up.
GS35_25GN.book 12 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using 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.
GS35_25GN.book 13 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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. 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. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -39-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
GS35_25GN.book 14 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using 3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. ª Adjusting the brightness and colour VAR. SEARCH MENU ENTER level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 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].
GS35_25GN.book 15 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Before using Using the remote control (14) Recording start/stop button ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. (15) Playback button [1] (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -13- (1) (2) OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT ¥REC A.DUB PLAY FF/W START/ STOP ZOOM (3) T V /REW STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV (4) W VOL STOP VAR.
GS35_25GN.book 16 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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].
GS35_25GN.book 17 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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.
GS35_25GN.book 18 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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. ª Basic camera holding AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 1) 2) 4) 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.
GS35_25GN.book 19 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode ª Concerning the remaining tape time Remove the lens cap. (-6-) (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. ≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
GS35_25GN.book 20 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode Check the recording ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. PC 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 [ ]. Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
GS35_25GN.book 21 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode 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 ª Progressive Photoshot You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. (You cannot switch the progressive function off/on.) Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 30k (24kon NV-GS25) optically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
GS35_25GN.book 22 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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 Quick start This camera will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds (1.3 seconds on NV-GS25) after the power is turned on. ≥This is only activated in the following cases.
GS35_25GN.book 23 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode ≥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.
GS35_25GN.book 24 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode Fade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction 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 [ ]. This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
GS35_25GN.book 25 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode 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 ª To cancel the Cinema function Set [ADVANCE] >>[CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥Images played back vary depending on the TV connected.
GS35_25GN.book 26 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode Continuous Photoshot Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. 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].
GS35_25GN.book 27 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. 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.
GS35_25GN.book 28 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode ª About flashing of the [ ] indication 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.
GS35_25GN.book 29 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Record mode ª To restore to automatic adjustment 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.
GS35_25GN.book 30 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. PC ≥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.
GS35_25GN.book 31 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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 PLAY FF/W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV W VOL Variable-speed search function 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.
GS35_25GN.book 32 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Playback mode 1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote 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. control. OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP ZOOM ≥Press the button again to erase the OSD information. Playing back card [VIDEO IN] AV/ REMOTE [S-VIDEO IN] ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
GS35_25GN.book 33 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 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]: Towards [`]: Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on 1 screen.) ≥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.
GS35_25GN.book 34 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Playback mode Formatting a card Protecting files on 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.
GS35_25GN.book 35 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Playback mode 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. ª To set so that all pictures are not printed Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1. ª What is DPOF? 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.
GS35_25GN.book 36 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Edit mode 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. ≥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).
GS35_25GN.book 37 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Edit mode 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. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].
GS35_25GN.book 38 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Edit mode Audio dubbing 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 PLAY FF/W ; W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV VOL STOP 3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote control to make audio dubbing ready. A.
GS35_25GN.book 39 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -41[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -26[REC SPEED] -18[BLANK SEARCH] -20[WIND CUT] -24[CLOCK SET] -142) [ADVANCE] [PICT.
GS35_25GN.book 40 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Menu ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -26[PICT.
GS35_25GN.book 41 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Menu 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. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.
GS35_25GN.book 42 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others Others : : Outdoor mode -27White balance adjustment mode Indications -27- 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.
GS35_25GN.book 43 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others 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. -14°: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself.
GS35_25GN.book 44 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others 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): 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.
GS35_25GN.book 45 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others ≥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.
GS35_25GN.book 46 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others 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. (-48-) 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.
GS35_25GN.book 47 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others 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. (-30-) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.
GS35_25GN.book 48 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others 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.
GS35_25GN.book 49 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
GS35_25GN.book 50 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others ≥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.
GS35_25GN.book 51 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others ≥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.
GS35_25GN.book 52 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others ª LCD monitor/viewfinder 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.
GS35_25GN.book 53 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Others ª White balance 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.
GS35_25GN.book 54 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Specifications 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.
GS35_25GN.book 55 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 Specifications 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) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D) Weight: Approx. 110 g Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICT.
GS35_25GN.book 76 ページ 2005年1月31日 月曜日 午後3時25分 A LSQT0893 A F0105Ke0 ( 7000 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.