Panasonic PV-GS250 Recording yourself, Quick start, To use the zoom microphone function

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Record mode

ªTo use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

ªAbout the variable speed zoom

function

When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 1.0 second at the maximum.

The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever.

For the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic, the zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control.

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while showing them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.)

1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

When the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side though, then the viewfinder will be activated.

When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the center of the joystick.

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Quick start

This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. This is only activated in the following cases.

A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set.

A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set.

1Press the [QUICK START] button.

QUICK

START

The quick start recording lamp lights up. (Press the button again to cancel it.)

2Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

The quick start is now ready.

3Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

This Camcorder will be put into a recording pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

ªTo cancel the quick start when the

power is [OFF]

Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off.

If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, then the lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off.

When you rotate the mode dial or remove the battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned off and the quick start mode is canceled. If the Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns on and the quick start mode is restored.

When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the quick start standby mode and when the recording starts.

Since about half the power of normal recording is used in quick start standby, using quick start reduces the time during which pictures can be recorded.

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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 batteryAbout the clip on the backside Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicSwitching the microphone 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 functionMagicPix functions Soft skin modeBacklight compensation function Wind noise reduction function Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Using the built-in flash When the flash is not usedUsing the flash VW-FLH3 optional Red eye reduction functionOptical image stabilizer function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs To stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 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 playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function 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 filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting 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 dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing 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 ≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows Messenger≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Using MotionDV Studio Setting up MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password SoundClick Finish Click the MotionDV Studio Click NextInstructions If a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo start MotionDV Studio Double click To disconnect USB cable safelyStart MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE 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 playbackInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus 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. 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