Panasonic PV-GS250 Check before recording, Basic Camcorder holding, Check points, About auto mode

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by a trial 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 Camcorder.

ªBasic Camcorder holding

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1)Hold the Camcorder 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. (-14-)

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

≥Grip belt adjustment (-15-) ≥Power supply (-16-)

≥Insert a cassette/card. (-18-, -19-) ≥Setting date/time (-23-)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-23-) ≥Getting the remote control ready (-24-)

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-27-)

ªAbout auto mode

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

≥Auto white balance: -78-

≥Auto focusing: -78-

≥Color 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 (-37-) ≥White balance setting (-38-) ≥Shutter speed setting (-40-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-40-) ≥Focus setting (-39-)

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 images recorded in the LP mode. (-49-)

≥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 AC Adaptor Things You Should KnowLSQT0862 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 8 Termination of License Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyContents Menu Playback modeEdit mode With a PCQuick Guide Playing back tape How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotAC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable AccessoriesParts identification and handling CamcorderViewfinder -16 Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens Fitting the lens capLens hood Tripod 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 viewfinderSupplied Min Battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fallInserting/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 cardBasic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Turning the Camcorder onSet Language English Switching the languageTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTo exit the menu screen Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting Operating with remote controlAdjusting the brightness and color Level Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Recharging the built-in lithium batteryChanging the picture quality on LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeMagic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Basic Camcorder holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save OFF When 5 minutes passes withoutStopping a blank search midway Through ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeCheck the recording Blank search functionProgressive Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyZoom in/out function To use the zoom microphone function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFRecording yourself Quick startSoft skin mode Backlight compensation functionMagicPix functions Tele-macro function Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Red eye reduction function Using the built-in flashWhen the flash is not used Using the flash VW-FLH3 optionalSelf-timer recording Recording images for wide-screen TVsOptical image stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene mode RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotTo stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Periphery of the recorded image extremely dark To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Recording in natural colors White balanceAbout flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment To set the white balance manuallyShutter 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 To display the on-screen information On the TV Press the OSD button on the remote controlPlayback on TV Playing back cardTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card ≥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 DubbingSet Advance A. DUB Input MIC To cancel the standby for recordingAudio 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 When you stop printing halfway Installing the USB Driver Using the Camcorder with a PCUsing USB Driver Software InstallationSet the Camcorder to PC Mode Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing as a Web camera Using Built-in SD DriveInstalling Video Stream Driver Setting up Windows Messenger ≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger≥Windows Messenger is activated Sound Using MotionDV StudioSetting up MSN Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordClick the MotionDV Studio Click Next InstructionsClick Finish Click Update Driver To start MotionDV StudioIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed To disconnect USB cable safely Start MotionDV Studio 5.3E LEDouble click Screens may vary with the type of OS If you no longer need software or driver UninstallSelect Start Settings UninstallFiles recorded on a SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files SD Memory CardLanguage Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECT Setup Display -64-REMOTECard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Playback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer You are attempting to erase protected filesVideo heads are dirty There is no ink. Check the connected printerFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Or time cord indication is not shown Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedTime code becomes inaccurate Remaining tape time indication disappearsCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedBe seen Playback picture is not clearAbout condensation While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodicallyAbout dirty heads About the CamcorderAbout the AC adaptor About the batteryFolder structure of the card Never place the cassette in a high temperature placeAbout the cassette About the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsLCD monitor/Viewfinder Periodical check-upsAuto focus White balanceImage sensor SpecificationsPicture Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory ServicenterRiverside Way Th St. N. E Ambler Dr Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labourNumerics IndexSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Reproducción de la cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta PhotoshotPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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