Panasonic NV-GS150GN Using the lens cover, Turning the camera on, Selecting a mode

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Before using

Using the lens cover

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

1Rotate the lens cover open/close ring.

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after opening the lens cover.

ªHow to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The power lamp lights up.

1

OFF

ON

POWER

ªHow to turn off the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

1

OFF

ON

POWER

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

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C P

: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

PC : PC mode

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

(Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.)

How to use the joystick

ªBasic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

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3 5

4

2

1Select by moving up.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

4 Select by moving right.

5Determine by pushing the centre.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Before using AccessoriesParts identification and handling OptionalLCD monitor open part Open Smart accessory shoe Viewfinder -8Lens hood Tripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureTo restore the strap to the grip belt Fitting the lens cap optionalOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderPower supply Connecting to the AC outlet Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteCard access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory CardUsing the lens cover Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Turning the camera onTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Joystick and screen displaySwitching the language Using the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderUsing the remote control Remote controlSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryFree style remote control with mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Record mode Check before recordingOn-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 Stopping blank search midway ThroughOn-screen display in the card recording mode Concerning the focusing areaProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardZoom in/out function Recording yourselfDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionTo cancel the quick start when Power is OFF Quick startBacklight compensation function Night view functionsSoft skin mode To cancel the colour night view functionTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele-macro functionUsing the built-in video flash Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording To cancel the Wide/Cinema function To cancel the image stabilizer functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer functionRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionContinuous Photoshot To stop continuous photoshot Midway throughRecording in natural colours White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Playback mode Playing back tapeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search function Playback on TVTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TVTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesTo complete the settings Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting What is DPOF?To set so that all pictures are not Printed Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recording≥Set to Tape Playback Mode Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuSetup Setup Display -44-REMOTECard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Others IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Change Aspect toBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Power/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned onMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughRemote control does not function Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed RecordingOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeAudio dubbing cannot be performed Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation When 3 in red When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads About the movie cameraAbout the battery About the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms Periodical check-upsAutomatic white balance White balanceAuto focus Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glassRecording a subject in dark surroundings Recording a fast-moving subjectSpecifications SpecificationsAC adaptor VQT0N50