Panasonic NV-GS150GN operating instructions Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS150GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0N50

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Accessories Before usingParts identification and handling OptionalViewfinder -8 LCD monitor open part Open Smart accessory shoeShoulder strap fixture Lens hood Tripod receptacleFitting the lens cap optional To restore the strap to the grip beltOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorPower supply Fitting the battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the card SD Memory CardSelecting a mode Using the lens coverHow to use the joystick Turning the camera onTape playback mode Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Joystick and screen displayUsing the menu screen Switching the languageAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeRemote control Using the remote controlSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorRemote control usable range Install a button-type batterySelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batterySwitching the microphone Free style remote control with micAbout the clip on the backside Check before recording Record modeRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Blank search function Check the recordingRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughConcerning the focusing area On-screen display in the card recording modeProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardRecording yourself Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionQuick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFBacklight compensation function Night view functionsTo cancel the colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Using the built-in video flashWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording To cancel the image stabilizer function To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeContinuous Photoshot To stop continuous photoshot Midway throughRecording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Playing back tape Playback modeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Playback on TV Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playing back cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesDeleting files recorded on a card To complete the settingsFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardWhat is DPOF? Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo set so that all pictures are not Printed Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing To cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingAudio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Menu list MenuTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuSetup Display -44-REMOTE SetupCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Demo ModeInitial SET Indications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsChange Aspect to Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughCassette cannot be removed Remote control does not functionNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed RecordingDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedAudio dubbing cannot be performed Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation When the lens is fogged When 3 in redAbout dirty heads About the movie cameraAbout the battery About the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass Auto focusRecording a subject in dark surroundings Recording a fast-moving subjectSpecifications SpecificationsAC adaptor VQT0N50