Panasonic NV-GS250GN operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Information for your safety	2
Before using
Accessories	4
Optional	4
Parts identification and handling	4
Fitting the lens cap	6
The one-touch free-style grip belt	7
Using the LCD monitor	7
Using the viewfinder	8
Power supply	8
Charging time and recordable time	9
Inserting/removing a cassette	10
Inserting/removing a card	11
Turning the camera on	12
Selecting a mode	12
How to use the joystick	12
Switching the language	14
Using the menu screen	14
Setting date and time	15
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	15
Using the remote control	16
Free style remote control with mic	18
Record mode
Check before recording	19
Recording on a tape	20
Recording still pictures on a card while
recording image onto a tape	20
Check the recording	21
Blank search function	21
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	21
Zoom in/out function	23
Recording yourself	23
Quick start	24
Backlight compensation function	24
Night view functions	24
Soft skin mode	25
Tele-macro function	25
Fade in/fade out function	26
Wind noise reduction function	26
Using the built-in video flash	26
Self-timer recording	27
Recording images for wide-screen TVs	28
Image stabilizer function	28
Continuous Photoshot	29
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	29
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)	30
Manual focus adjustment	31
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment	32

Playback mode
Playing back tape	33
Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback	34
Variable-speed search function	34
Playback on TV	35
Playing back card	35
Deleting files recorded on a card	36
Formatting a card	37
Protecting files on a card	37
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)	37
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card	39
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	39
Recording the contents of other equipment	40
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)	41
Audio dubbing	42
Printing pictures by directly connecting to
the printer (PictBridge)	43
Menu
Menu list	45
Menus related to taking pictures	47
Menus related to playback	47
Other menus	48
Others
Indications	49
Warning/alarm indications	50
Functions cannot be used simultaneously	52
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	53
Cautions for Use	56
Explanation of terms	60
Specifications
Specifications	61

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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 cardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning 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 batteryFree style remote control with mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Basic camera holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning 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 modeUsing the built-in video flash Fade in/fade out functionWind 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 TVsRecording in various situations Scene mode Continuous PhotoshotTo 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 tapeSlow-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 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 cardWhat is DPOF? Select Cancel ALL in StepTo 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 battery About the AC adaptorAbout 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