Panasonic NV-GS250GN Turning the camera on, Selecting a mode, How to use the joystick

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Before using

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.

ªHow to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The power lamp lights up.

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ªHow to turn off the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

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Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

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: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

PC : PC mode

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

(Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.)

How to use the joystick

ªBasic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

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1Select by moving up.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

4 Select by moving right.

5 Determine by pushing the centre.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Accessories OptionalParts identification and handling CameraViewfinder -8 Fitting the lens cap Tripod receptacleShoulder strap fixture Lens hoodUsing the LCD monitor To restore the strap to the grip beltOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supplyFitting the battery Removing the batteryCharging time and recordable time Connect the DC input lead to this productWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteCard access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory CardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the camera on Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensationSwitching the language Using the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderUsing the remote control Remote controlSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Normal Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Concerning the button-type batteryFree style remote control with mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside About auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic camera holdingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Check the recording Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughOn-screen display in the card recording mode Concerning the focusing areaProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardZoom in/out function Recording yourselfDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionTo cancel the quick start when Power is OFF Quick startBacklight compensation function Night view functionsSoft skin mode To cancel the colour night view functionTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele-macro functionUsing the built-in video flash Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording To cancel the Wide/Cinema function To cancel the image stabilizer functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer functionRecording in various situations Scene mode Continuous PhotoshotTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through To cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colours White balance To set the white balance manuallyManual focus adjustment About the black balance adjustmentAbout flashing of the indication About the white balance sensorManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentCard slow shutter mode Shutter speed rangeTo adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playbackSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Playback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV Deleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting To complete the settingsFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardWhat is DPOF? Select Cancel ALL in StepTo 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 ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversionTo cancel the standby for recording Audio dubbing using the microphone terminalAudio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound USB cableWhen you stop printing halfway Select the setting for date printingSelect the desired number of prints Select the paper sizeMenu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu MenuSetup Setup Display -47-REMOTECard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusAudio OUT Initial SETIndications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere are not any recorded files on the card You are attempting to erase protected filesVideo heads are dirty There is no ink. Check the connected printerFunctions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Screen has changed suddenlyCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workPush the Reset Switch is displayed Playback PicturesPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation When the lens is fogged About dirty headsAbout the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette About the card Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor/viewfinder Periodical check-upsExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs This Site is English onlyAC adaptor VQT0N73 S0105Ke0