Panasonic NV-GS150GN operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Information for your safety	2
Before using
Accessories	4
Optional	4
Parts identification and handling	4
Fitting the lens cap (optional)	7
The one-touch free-style grip belt	7
Using the LCD monitor	8
Using the viewfinder	8
Power supply	8
Charging time and recordable time	9
Inserting/removing a cassette	10
Inserting/removing a card	11
Using the lens cover	12
Turning the camera on	12
Selecting a mode	12
How to use the joystick	12
Switching the language	14
Using the menu screen	14
Setting date and time	15
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	15
Using the remote control	16
Free style remote control with mic	18
Record mode
Check before recording	19
Recording on a tape	20
Recording still pictures on a card while
recording image onto a tape	20
Check the recording	21
Blank search function	21
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	21
Zoom in/out function	23
Recording yourself	23
Quick start	24
Backlight compensation function	24
Night view functions	24
Soft skin mode	25
Tele-macro function	25
Fade in/fade out function	26
Wind noise reduction function	26
Using the built-in video flash	26
Self-timer recording	27
Recording images for wide-screen TVs	28
Image stabilizer function	28
Continuous Photoshot	29
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	29
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)	30
Manual focus adjustment	31

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment	31
Playback mode
Playing back tape	33
Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback	33
Variable-speed search function	34
Playback on TV	34
Playing back card	35
Deleting files recorded on a card	36
Formatting a card	36
Protecting files on a card	36
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)	37
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card	38
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	38
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)	39
Audio dubbing	40
Printing pictures by directly connecting to
the printer (PictBridge)	41
Menu
Menu list	42
Menus related to taking pictures	44
Menus related to playback	44
Other menus	45
Others
Indications	46
Warning/alarm indications	47
Functions cannot be used simultaneously	48
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	49
Cautions for Use	52
Explanation of terms	56
Specifications
Specifications	58

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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 LCD monitor Using the viewfinderPower 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 modeFree style remote control with mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Check before recording Record modeOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning 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 modeUsing the built-in video flash Fade in/fade out functionWind 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 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 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 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 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 picturesDemo Mode Other menusInitial 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