Panasonic PV-GS250 Recording on a tape, On-screen display in the tape recording mode, Power Save

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Record mode

Recording on a tape

≥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.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

2Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

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≥For details on the recording time on a tape, refer to -17-.

≥Carry out a recording check (-29-) to verify that the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank search (-29-).

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ªOn-screen display in the tape recording mode

1)

0h00m10s00f

R 0:30

2)

3)¢

100

4)¢

5)¢

¢These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted.

1)Recording time elapsed

2)Remaining tape indication

3)Still picture size

4)Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.)

5)Quality of still pictures

ªConcerning the remaining tape time

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

ª[POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:

When 5 minutes passes without

 

any operation, the standby mode

will be automatically set. In the standby mode, [;] blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start/stop button.

[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the Camcorder, turn it on again.

≥The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off when you connect the USB connection cable or the DV cable with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the PC mode.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC AdaptorLSQT0862 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Article 8 Termination of LicenseContents Playback mode Edit modeWith a PC MenuQuick Guide How to turn off the power Recording on a tapeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cableViewfinder -16 Fitting the lens cap Lens hood Tripod receptacleShoulder strap fixture Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lensUsing the LCD monitor To restore the strap to the grip beltOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Removing the battery≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Supplied Min BatteryWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteCard access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory CardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the Camcorder on Basic joystick operationsSwitching the language Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Set Language EnglishUsing the menu screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To exit the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the brightness and color LevelUsing the remote control Remote controlOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batterySwitching the microphone Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicAbout the clip on the backside About auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder holdingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Recording on a tape≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping a blank search midway ThroughOn-screen display in the card recording mode Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotTo record still pictures clearly Progressive PhotoshotZoom in/out function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFF Recording yourselfQuick start To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function Soft skin modeMagicPix functions Fade in/fade out function Tele-macro functionWind noise reduction function Using the built-in flash When the flash is not usedUsing the flash VW-FLH3 optional Red eye reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Self-timer recordingOptical image stabilizer function RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording in various situations Scene modeTo stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through To cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance Periphery of the recorded image extremely darkManual focus adjustment About the black balance adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentCard slow shutter mode Shutter speed rangeTo adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playbackVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Press the OSD button on the remote control Playback on TVPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TVDeleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on a card Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversionTo cancel the standby for recording Audio dubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Set Advance A. DUB Input MICTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound When you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Using USB DriverSoftware Installation Installing the USB DriverConnecting Computer Camcorder Using as a Web cameraUsing Built-in SD Drive Set the Camcorder to PC ModeInstalling Video Stream Driver ≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Setting up Windows Messenger≥Windows Messenger is activated Using MotionDV Studio Setting up MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password SoundInstructions Click the MotionDV Studio Click NextClick Finish To start MotionDV Studio Click Update DriverIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Start MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall Select Start SettingsUninstall Screens may vary with the type of OSAbout the SD Memory Card About the compatibility of the card FilesSD Memory Card Files recorded on a SD Memory CardMenu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu LanguageSetup Display -64-REMOTE Card Recording MenuPicture Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Demo ModeInitial SET Indications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsYou are attempting to erase protected files Video heads are dirtyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printerFunctions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Time code becomes inaccurateRemaining tape time indication disappears Or time cord indication is not shownPush the Reset Switch is displayed Be seenPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorNever place the cassette in a high temperature place About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms LCD monitor/ViewfinderPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications Image sensorPicture Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers VisaRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic/Quasar Video ProductsCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@us.panasonic.comWarranty For Canadian Customers Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Riverside Way Th St. N. E Ambler DrIndex NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Cómo apagar la alimentación Grabación en una cintaGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de la cintaPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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