Panasonic NV-GS150GN operating instructions Recording in natural colours White balance

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Record mode

If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes.

If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.

Portrait mode

If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting

to [OFF].

Low light mode

Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.

Recording in natural colours (White balance)

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2Move the joystick down until the white balance indication appears. ([ AWB ] etc.)

MNL

AWB

3Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode.

1)

1 AWB

2)

1

3)

1

4)

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1)Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ]

2)Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ]

3)Outdoor mode [ ]

4)Manual adjustment mode [ ]

ªTo restore to the automatic

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

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.

When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

ªTo set the white balance manually

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication.

ªAbout flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is selected

Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode

White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.

ªAbout the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording.

Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.

ªAbout the black balance adjustment

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the screen will temporarily be black.

1 2 3

1Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Parts identification and handling Before usingAccessories OptionalLCD monitor open part Open Smart accessory shoe Viewfinder -8Lens hood Tripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureOne-touch free-style grip belt To restore the strap to the grip beltFitting the lens cap optional To use as a hand strapUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderPower supply Removing the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing the cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardHow to use the joystick Using the lens coverSelecting a mode Turning the camera onCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Joystick and screen displaySwitching the language Using the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Using the remote controlRemote control Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorSelecting the remote control mode Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range 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 Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping blank search midway ThroughProgressive Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFQuick start Night view functionsTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function To cancel the tele-macro functionUsing the built-in video flash Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording Recording images for wide-screen TVs To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionContinuous Photoshot Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function 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 To return to normal playback Variable-speed search functionPlayback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo display multiple playback files Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV About the compatibility of still picturesFormatting a card To complete the settingsDeleting files recorded on 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 recordingBefore recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu SetupSetup Display -44-REMOTE 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 toMovie camera power is turned off automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed RecordingAudio dubbing cannot be performed Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation About dirty heads When 3 in redWhen the lens is fogged About the movie cameraAbout the battery About the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups White balanceRecording a subject in dark surroundings Auto focusRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass Recording a fast-moving subjectSpecifications SpecificationsAC adaptor VQT0N50