Panasonic NV-GS250GN operating instructions Information for your safety

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Information for your safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright- protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

SD Logo is a trademark.

Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

ªWarning

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Parts identification and handling AccessoriesOptional CameraViewfinder -8 Shoulder strap fixture Fitting the lens capTripod receptacle Lens hoodOne-touch free-style grip belt Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supplyCharging time and recordable time Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Connect the DC input lead to this productInserting/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 CardTurning the camera on Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Tele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensationSwitching the language Using the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Normal Using the remote controlRemote control Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Concerning the button-type batteryAbout the clip on the backside Free style remote control with micSwitching the microphone Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic camera holdingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape 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 functionWind noise reduction function Using the built-in video flashFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording Recording images for wide-screen TVs To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeContinuous Photoshot Recording in natural colours White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment To set the white balance manuallyAbout flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About the white balance sensorCard slow shutter mode Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackTo 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 About the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Protecting files on a cardTo set so that all pictures are not Printed What is DPOF?Select Cancel ALL in Step Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversionAudio dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing using the microphone terminal You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing USB cableSelect the desired number of prints When you stop printing halfwaySelect the setting for date printing Select the paper sizeTape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu MenuCard Recording Menu SetupSetup Display -47-REMOTE Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackAudio OUT Demo ModeOther menus Initial SETRecording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsVideo heads are dirty There are not any recorded files on the cardYou are attempting to erase protected files There is no ink. Check the connected printerFunctions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Cassette cannot be inserted Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedScreen has changed suddenly Auto focus function does not workPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback Pictures Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation About the movie camera When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the cassette About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor LCD monitor/viewfinder About the cardFolder structure of the card Periodical check-upsWhite balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs SpecificationsSpecifications This Site is English onlyAC adaptor VQT0N73 S0105Ke0