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Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. 
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors 
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this 
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Press the Joystick Control 35 to display 
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the 
lower right of the screen.
• The [  ] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
•  To obtain the best effect, we recommend to frame 
the subject as shown above in the picture.
„ To Cancel the Soft-Skin ModeMove the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ] again.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the 
microphone when recording.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [ON].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
„ To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction 
Function
Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
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2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to select 
[  ].
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•  Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen.
„ To Cancel the Cinema FunctionSet [  ADVANCE] >> [  CINEMA] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
  Cinema Function
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  CINEMA] >> [ON].
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Recording in Special Situations 
( Scene Mode)
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears. You can select optimal scene mode under specific 
recording situations.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 
to [MANUAL].
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2 Set [  BASIC] >> [  SCENE MODE] >> a 
desired mode ([  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] or [  ]).
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•  The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
1) 2)
3) 4)
5)
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
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„ To Cancel the Scene ModeSet [  BASIC] >> [  SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or, 
set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see pages 
61~62.
Recording in Natural Colors 
( White Balance)
1)
[  ]  Sports Mode
•  For recording scenes involving quick 
movements, such as sports scenes.
2)
[ 
 ]  Portrait Mode
•  Use when you want to make people (subjects) 
stand out from the background.
3)
[ 
 ]  Low Light Mode
•  For brightening a dark scene.
4)
[ 
 ]  Spotlight Mode
•  For recording a subject under a spotlight.
5)
[ 
 ]  Surf & Snow Mode
•  For recording in glaring surroundings, such as 
ski slopes, beaches, etc.
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the 
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not 
be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the 
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap 
on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not 
function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after 
removing the Lens Cap.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
1)  Automatic White Balance Adjustment [  ]
2)  Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) [ 
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3)  Outdoor Mode [  ]
4)  The white balance setting that was previously 
set manually [ 
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„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 until 
the [  ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 until the 
white balance indication appears. ([  ] 
etc.)
1) 2)
3)4)
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 
to [MANUAL].
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3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to 
select a desired White Balance Mode.
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light 
and adjusts so that white will appear pure white. The 
Camcorder 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 function is called Automatic 
White Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance 
Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance 
Adjustment Mode.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
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1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 
to [MANUAL].
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 until the 
white balance indication appears. ([  ] 
etc.)
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Manual  Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 
to [MANUAL].
4  Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white 
subject.
5  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 35 until the 
[  ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 until 
the [  ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
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. In this case, adjust the 
White Balance.•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment on this Camcorder
2)Blue sky3)Cloudy sky (rain)4)TV screen5)Sunlight6)White fluorescent lamp7)Halogen light bulb8)Incandescent light bulb9)Sunrise or sunset10)Candlelight
The White Balance Sensor 15 determines the 
nature of the light source during recording.
•  Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your 
hand during recording because White Balance will 
not function normally.
About White Balance Sensor
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 until the 
Shutter Speed Indication appears.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to 
adjust the shutter speed.
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„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s when the EIS 
is OFF.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the 
shutter speed to be faster.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
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Manual  Iris Adjustment ( F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too 
bright or too dark.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 
to [MANUAL].
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to 
adjust the iris.
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 until the 
Iris Indication appears.
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„ Range of Iris AdjustmentCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened) + 0dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the 
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the 
image becomes brighter.
The value to which + dB is attached indicates a 
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality 
of the image deteriorates.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
  Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a 
situation where auto focus may not function well.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 
to [MANUAL].
2  Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 
appears.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to 
adjust the focus.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] 
or [FOCUS].•  If you keep moving the Joystick Control [►] or 
[◄] 
35, the speed of adjusting becomes faster.
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.•  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.
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Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back immediately 
after the recording.
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Playback 
Mode.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on 
the lower right of the screen.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] 35 to rewind 
the tape.
•  Rewind the tape to the point where you want to 
start playback.
•  When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding 
stops automatically.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 35 to start 
playback.
• The [►] Indication appears.
„ To Stop PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▼] to select [  ].
Adjusting the  Sound Volume
Finding a Scene You Want to Play 
Back
  Cue/ Review Playback
If the Joystick Control [►] or [◄] 35 is moved 
during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or 
Review Playback B.
•  If the Joystick Control is held continuously, it turns to 
Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release 
it.
•  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 
distorted.
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•  If a cassette recorded with copyright protection 
signal is played back, the picture is distorted by 
mosaic-like patterns.
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Playback Mode
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•  Set to Tape Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
On the Remote Control, press the [T] Button to 
increase the volume or the [W] Button to decrease 
it. (PV-GS35 only)
•  When the adjustment is completed, the volume 
indication [  ] will disappear.
•  If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of 
[ 
 SETUP] >> [  12bit AUDIO]. Adjust the speaker volume for playback.
1  Push the [–  / VOL +] Lever 14 to adjust 
the volume.
•  Towards [+]: increases the volume
•  Towards [–]: decreases the volume
(The closer to [+], the higher the volume.)
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  Variable Speed Search Function 
(PV-GS35 Only)
2  Press the [▲▼] Button 49 to select a 
desired search speed.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for 
the Variable Speed Search Function in both the 
fast-forwarding and rewinding directions:
1/5× (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3× (slow 
playback in LP Mode only), 1×, 2×, 5×, 10× and 20×.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button 55 or [VAR.SEARCH] Button 44.
•  During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving 
images may show mosaic-like patterns.
•  The sound is muted during search.
•  This function is canceled when the One-Touch 
Navigation icon is displayed.
•  The Variable Speed Search function is not available 
when the Repeat Playback is active.
  Slow Motion Playback 
(PV-GS35 Only)
This Camcorder can play back at a slow speed.•  Set to Tape Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
1  Press the [►] Button 55.
2  Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button 43 on 
the Remote Control.
• The [Ι►] or [◄Ι] Indication appears.•  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.)
•  In the reversed Slow-Motion Playback, the time 
code indication may be unstable.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button 55.
Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback
This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and 
frame-advance playback.
•  Set to Tape Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
1  Press the [►] Button 55.
2  Press the [  ] Button 52.•  The playback image stops in the Still Playback 
Mode.
3  Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button 43 on 
the Remote Control.
• The [ΙΙ►] or [◄ΙΙ] Indication appears.
•  With each press of the [◄Ι] Button, still pictures 
advance in the reverse direction.
With each press of the [Ι►] Button, still pictures 
advances in the forward direction. If one of the 
buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures 
advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the 
button is released.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button 55.43
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Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at 
approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at 
approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.
1  During playback, press the [VAR.SEARCH] 
Button 44.• The [1×►] Indication appears.
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The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can 
be varied.
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•  When the [◄Ι] Button is pressed, Slow Motion 
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.
  When the [Ι►] Button is pressed, Slow Motion 
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.
  Playback with Zoom Lever
•  If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode 
for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches 
to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from 
excessive wear and tear.
By pushing the [W/T] Lever 14 of the Camcorder 
in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be 
advanced one frame at a time in the forward or 
backward direction. If you keep pushing the Lever, 
still pictures advance continuously.
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Playing Back a Memory Card
It plays back files recorded on a Card.
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial 34 to Picture Playback 
Mode.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on 
the lower right of the screen.
3 Start Playback.
1Folder File Number
2Picture Size (pp. 57~58)
3File Number
1  Push the [–  / VOL +] Lever 14 to switch 
the images.
1  Picture Size
2File Number
3Folder File Number
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] 35 to select a desired fi le.
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Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Show
Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures
Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the previous 
picture
Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next picture
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• The [  ] Indication is displayed.
•  Each of the pictures are played back for several 
seconds.
„ To Stop the Slide ShowMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [  ] again.
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  Slide Show
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played 
back like a Slide Show.
•  Set to Picture Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
1  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 35 to select 
[  ].
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Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are 
displayed.
Towards [+] : Full-screen display
(Displays 1 image.)
Towards [–] : Multi-screen display
(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)•  In the Multi-screen display,
-  Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] 
35 to 
select a file (The selected file will be encircled by 
a yellow frame) and press it. The selected file is 
full-screen displayed.
- If there are 7 files or more, move the Joystick 
Control. The next, or previous Multi-Screen will be 
displayed.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see pages 
62~63.
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2  Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] 35 to select a desired picture and press the 
Joystick Control 35.•  The selected picture is marked with a frame.
•  The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is 
displayed.
Deleting the Files Recorded on a 
Card
Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files 
recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot 
be restored.
•  Set to Picture Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
3  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 
to select [DELETE 1 FILE] and press the 
Joystick Control 
35.
To Select and Delete All Files
To Select and Delete Files
DELETE
DELETE 1 FILE
ALL FILES
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
1  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to 
select the fi le to be deleted.
•  The selected file is deleted from the Card.
•  If [NO] is selected, the file selection is canceled.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to 
select [YES] and press the Joystick Control 
35.
NO
YES DELETE THIS IMAGE?
SETUP   ENTER    EXITDELETE
1  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to select 
[  ].
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to 
select [ALL FILES] and press the Joystick 
Control 
35.
DELETE 1 FILE
ALL FILES
SETUP   ENTER    EXITDELETE
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2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to select 
[  ].
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•  All files of Picture Playback Mode are erased.
•  A locked file cannot be erased.
•  If there are many files on a card, it may take 
longer to delete files.
3  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to 
select [YES] and press the Joystick Control 
35.
NO
YES DELETE ALL IMAGES?
SETUP   ENTER    EXITDELETE
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
Writing Printing Data on a Card 
( DPOF Setting)
DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as 
the number of images to be printed, can be written to 
the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format.
•  Set to Picture Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  DPOF SET] >> 
[SET].
•  When all images are not printed, select 
[CANCEL ALL].
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•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
3  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to 
select the number of pictures to be printed, 
and press the Joystick Control 
35.•  The number of prints 2 is displayed in the 
picture set.
•  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.
4  Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and press the [MENU] 
Button 30 when the setup is completed.
Protecting the Files on a Card 
( Lock Setting)
•  The selected file is locked and the [  ] 
Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure to 
lock 2 or more files.
•  Press the Joystick Control 
35 again to cancel.•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
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Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to 
prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, 
the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.)
•  Set to Picture Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  PROTECT] >> [YES].
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SETUP   ENTER    EXITPROTECT
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] 35 to select the fi le to be locked, and press 
the Joystick Control 35.
SETUP   ENTER    EXITPROTECT
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•  The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. 
(p. 63)
3  Repeat Step 2 and press the [MENU] Button 30 when the setup is completed.
  Formatting a Card
If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder, 
format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data 
recorded on a Card.
•  When formatting the card all protected files 
(lock) are also deleted.
•  Set to Picture Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  CARD FORMAT] 
>> [YES].
•  A confirmation message appears, select [YES] 
and formatting will be carried out.
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CARD FORMAT
NO
YES DELETES ALL DATA
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
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„ About the DPOFDPOF 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.
•  When the formatting is completed, the screen 
becomes white.
•  It may not be possible to use a Card formatted by 
this Camcorder on another unit. In this case, format 
the Card on the unit which will use the Card. Make 
sure that valuable pictures are stored on your PC 
before proceeding.
•  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.
•  A Card formatted on other equipment (e.g. PC) 
might be unusable or it might take more time 
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A/V MIC
Playing Back on Your TV
By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the 
recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen.
•  Before connecting them, turn off the power of both 
the Camcorder and TV.
1  Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder.
2  Connect the [AV OUT] Jack of the 
Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input 
Jacks of the TV.
•  Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1. If the 
TV has an S-Video Jack, connect the S-Video 
Cable (not supplied) 
2, too (PV-GS35 Only).
•  When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into 
the [AV OUT] Jack, plug it in as far as it goes.
[VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN] [S-VIDEO IN]
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(PV-GS35 Only)
3  Turn on this Camcorder and set the Mode 
Dial 34 to the Tape Playback Mode.
4  Select the input channel on the TV.
5  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 35 to select the [  ] to start 
playback.
•  The image and audio are output 
on the TV.
6  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to select 
the [  ] to stop playback.
„ If the image or audio from this 
Camcorder 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.)•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
„ To Display the On-screen Information 
on the TV
The information displayed on the LCD Monitor or 
the Viewfinder (One-Touch Navigation icon, time 
code and mode indication, etc.), date and time can 
be displayed on the TV.
1  Press the [OSD] Button 42 on the Remote 
Control. (PV-GS35 only)
•  Press the button again to erase the OSD 
information.
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