Panasonic NV-GS250GN Inserting/removing a card, Concerning the card, Card access lamp

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Before using

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the power [OFF].

≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this camera may malfunction or the

data recorded on the card may be lost.

1Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover.

2Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot.

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≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the centre of the card and then pull it straight out.

3Securely close the card slot cover.

ªConcerning the card

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

≥Do not format the card with another movie camera or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the movie camera or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and USB reader/writer.

ªCard access lamp

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.

≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfunction.

≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the card

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial

ªSD Memory Card

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment.

ªConcerning the write protection

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Camera AccessoriesOptional Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -8 Lens hood Fitting the lens capTripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureTo use as a hand strap Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt One-touch free-style grip beltPower supply Using the viewfinderConnect the DC input lead to this product Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeInserting/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 Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Tele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensation 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 the LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Set Setup LCD AI Dynamic or NormalConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batteryAbout the clip on the backside Free style remote control with micSwitching the microphone Basic camera holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape 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 modeWind noise reduction function Using the built-in video flashFade in/fade out 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 modeContinuous Photoshot To set the white balance manually To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Recording in natural colours White balanceAbout the white balance sensor Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indicationShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Card slow shutter modeRepeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function To display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card To delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Formatting a cardTo set so that all pictures are not Printed What is DPOF?Select Cancel ALL in Step ≥The image and sound are reproduced Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingRecording the contents of other equipment Analog/digital conversion Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing using the microphone terminal Audio dubbingUSB cable Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded soundSelect the paper size When you stop printing halfwaySelect the setting for date printing Select the desired number of printsMenu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuPicture Playback Menu SetupSetup Display -47-REMOTE Card Recording MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus Audio OUTPlayback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There are not any recorded files on the cardYou are attempting to erase protected files Video heads are dirtyFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Auto focus function does not work Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback Pictures Playback picture is not clearAbout condensation While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads About the movie cameraAbout the cassette About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor Periodical check-ups About the cardFolder structure of the card LCD monitor/viewfinderAuto focus Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceThis Site is English only SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csAC adaptor VQT0N73 S0105Ke0