Panasonic NV-GS150GN operating instructions Record mode, Check before recording

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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.

ªBasic camera holding

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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.

4)Keep your arms near your body.

5)Slightly open your legs.

When you are in the open air, record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

ªCheck points

Open the lens cover. (-12-)

(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.)

Grip belt adjustment (-7-) Power supply (-8-)

Insert a cassette/card (-10-, -11-) Setting date/time (-15-)

Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-15-) Getting the remote control ready (-16-)

Setting SP/LP mode (-19-)

ªAbout auto mode

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

Auto white balance: -56-

Auto focusing: -57-

Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

Scene mode setting (-29-) White balance setting (-30-) Shutter speed setting (-31-)

Iris/gain value setting (-31-) Focus setting (-31-)

ªRecording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode. Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. (-40-)

In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode.

Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode.

Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -8 LCD monitor open part Open Smart accessory shoeShoulder strap fixture Lens hood Tripod receptacleTo use as a hand strap To restore the strap to the grip beltFitting the lens cap optional One-touch free-style grip beltUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorPower supply Charging time and recordable time Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Removing the batteryInserting/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 cardTurning the camera on Using the lens coverSelecting a mode How to use the joystickJoystick and screen display 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 LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeChanging the picture quality on LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Set Setup LCD AI Dynamic orConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeSwitching 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 Stopping blank search midway Through Check the recordingBlank search function Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Progressive PhotoshotTo use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself Digital zoom functionNight view functions To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFQuick start Backlight compensation functionTo cancel the tele-macro function Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function To cancel the soft skin modeFade in/fade out function Using the built-in video flashWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording Image stabilizer function To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Recording images for wide-screen TVsTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function Continuous PhotoshotRecording 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 Frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionPlayback on TV To return to normal playbackAbout the compatibility of still pictures Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV To display multiple playback filesProtecting files on a card To complete the settingsDeleting files recorded on a card Formatting 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 DubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Playback Menu MenuMenu list Tape Recording MenuPicture Playback Menu SetupSetup Display -44-REMOTE Card Recording MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Demo ModeInitial SET Indications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsChange Aspect to Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyMovie 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 automaticallyRecording 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 performedAbout condensation About the movie camera When 3 in redWhen the lens is fogged About dirty headsAbout the battery Folder structure of the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette About the cardWhite balance Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceRecording a fast-moving subject Auto focusRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass Recording a subject in dark surroundingsSpecifications SpecificationsAC adaptor VQT0N50