Panasonic NV-GS250GN operating instructions Before requesting repair Problems and solutions

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Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)

Power/Body

1:The movie camera power cannot be turned on.

•Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery.

•The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

2: The movie camera power is turned off automatically.

•If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the movie camera for about

5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (-47-)

3:The movie camera power does not stay on long enough.

•Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. (-8-)

•Has condensation occurred? When you carry the movie camera from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-56-)

4:Battery runs down quickly.

•Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-8-)

•Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

•Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used.

5:The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up.

The movie camera does not operate normally.

•Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-55-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the

card.)

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

•Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? (-12-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-8-)

•Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remove the cassette.

•Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. (-10-)

7:No operation other than cassette removal can be performed.

•Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-56-)

8:The remote control does not function.

•Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? Replace it with a new button- type battery. (-17-)

•Is the setting on the remote control correct? If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the movie camera, the remote control does not operate. (-17-)

Recording

1:Recording does not start although power is supplied to the movie camera and the cassette is correctly inserted.

•Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-10-)

•Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new cassette.

•Is the recording mode set? When in the playback mode, recording cannot be performed. (-19-)

•Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-56-)

•Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the movie camera may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover. (-10-)

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Optional AccessoriesParts identification and handling CameraViewfinder -8 Tripod receptacle Fitting the lens capShoulder strap fixture Lens hoodTo restore the strap to the grip belt Using the LCD monitorOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapPower supply Using the viewfinderRemoving the battery Fitting the batteryCharging time and recordable time Connect the DC input lead to this productWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the card SD Memory CardTurning the camera on Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Tape playback mode Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensationUsing the menu screen Switching the languageAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeRemote control Using the remote controlSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Normal Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitorConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batteryAbout the clip on the backside Free style remote control with micSwitching the microphone Recording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic camera holdingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Blank search function Check the recordingRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughConcerning the focusing area On-screen display in the card recording modeProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardRecording yourself Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionQuick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFBacklight compensation function Night view functionsTo cancel the colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele-macro functionWind noise reduction function Using the built-in video flashFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording To cancel the image stabilizer function To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer functionTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeContinuous Photoshot To restore to the automatic Adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance To set the white balance manuallyAbout the black balance adjustment Manual focus adjustmentAbout flashing of the indication About the white balance sensorTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentCard slow shutter mode Shutter speed rangeSettings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape 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 To display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesTo complete the settings Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardTo set so that all pictures are not Printed What is DPOF?Select Cancel ALL in Step Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Analog/digital conversion Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingAudio dubbing using the microphone terminal To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound USB cableSelect the setting for date printing When you stop printing halfwaySelect the desired number of prints Select the paper sizeTape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu MenuSetup Display -47-REMOTE SetupCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Demo ModeAudio OUT Initial SETBasic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications Textual indications Confirmatory indicationsYou are attempting to erase protected files There are not any recorded files on the cardVideo heads are dirty There is no ink. Check the connected printerFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Screen has changed suddenly Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workPlayback Pictures Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation About dirty heads When the lens is foggedAbout the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the cassette About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor Folder structure of the card About the cardLCD monitor/viewfinder Periodical check-upsAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs This Site is English onlyAC adaptor VQT0N73 S0105Ke0
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