Panasonic NV-GS150GN About the AC adaptor, About the cassette, About the card

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ªAbout the AC adaptor

If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal.

If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged. After the battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.

If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.

When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

After use, be sure to pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are left

connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)

Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean.

ªAbout the cassette

Never place the cassette in a high temperature place.

The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.

When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out.

If the cassette is left for more than 6 months

(depending on the storage condition) in the movie camera or stopped midway, the tape may sag and be damaged.

Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to temperature and humidity. The wound tape may stick to itself.

Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the movie camera and the heads.

After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in the case to

protect it from dust, and store it upright.

Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism.

Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise.

ªAbout the card

When inserting or removing the card, always set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

When the access lamp is illuminated (During access to the card), do not open the card slot cover to pull out the card, turn off the power, or cause any vibrations or impacts.

Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or drop the card, and do not strongly vibrate it. The card may break or the contents of the card

may be destroyed or erased.

After use, be sure to remove the card from the movie camera for storage.

After use, or when storing or carrying the card,

put it in the storage case.

Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances to adhere to the terminals on the back of the card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with your hand.

ªFolder structure of the card

The folder structure of the card formatted by the movie camera will be displayed on the PC as the illustration below.

256

Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc.

Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder.

ªLCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.

In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

If your movie camera is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to normal brightness.

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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