Panasonic NV-GS250GN Check before recording, Basic camera holding, Check points, About auto mode

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the movie camera.

ªBasic camera holding

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1)Hold the camera with both hands.

2)Run your hand through the grip belt.

3)Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4)Keep your arms near your body.

5)Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

ªCheck points

≥Remove the lens cap. (-6-)

(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.)

≥Grip belt adjustment (-7-) ≥Power supply (-8-)

≥Insert a cassette/card (-10-, -11-) ≥Setting date/time (-15-)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-15-)

≥Getting the remote control ready (-16-) ≥Setting SP/LP mode (-19-)

ªAbout auto mode

≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -60-

≥Auto focusing: -60-

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Scene mode setting (-29-) ≥White balance setting (-30-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-32-) ≥Iris/gain value setting (-32-) ≥Focus setting (-31-)

ªRecording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. (-42-)

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode.

≥Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

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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 cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeTurning the camera on 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 batterySwitching the microphone Free style remote control with micAbout the clip on the backside Basic camera holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingRecording 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 TVsContinuous Photoshot Recording in various situations Scene modeTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through 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 tapeVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playing back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV 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 cardSelect Cancel ALL in Step What is DPOF?To set so that all pictures are not Printed ≥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 AC adaptor About the batteryAbout the cassette 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
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