Panasonic PV-GS250 operating instructions Before requesting repair Problems and solutions

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Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)

Power/Body

1:The Camcorder 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 Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

2:The Camcorder power is turned off

automatically.

•If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the Camcorder 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. (-28-)

3:The Camcorder 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. (-16-)

•Has condensation occurred? When you carry the Camcorder 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. (-73-)

4: Battery runs down quickly.

•Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-16-)

•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 Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up.

The Camcorder does not operate normally.

•Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-72-) 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.)

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6: The cassette cannot be removed.

•Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? (-20-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-16-)

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

•Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-18-)

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

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-73-)

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. (-25-)

• 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 Camcorder, the remote control does not operate. (-25-)

Recording

1:Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camcorder 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. (-18-)

•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. (-27-)

•Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-73-)

•Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the Camcorder may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-18-)

2: The screen has changed suddenly.

•Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set

this function to [OFF]. (-65-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

•Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears.

4: Auto focus function does not work.

•Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted.

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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 With a PC Playback modeEdit mode MenuQuick Guide Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cableViewfinder -16 Shoulder strap fixture Fitting the lens capLens hood Tripod receptacle Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lensOne-touch free-style grip belt Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supply≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Supplied Min BatteryInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing the cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardTurning the Camcorder on Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Basic joystick operationsCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Switching the languageTape playback mode Set Language EnglishOperating with remote control Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenRecharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and color LevelOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorSelecting the remote control mode Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Concerning the button-type batterySwitching the microphone Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicAbout the clip on the backside Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder holdingOFF When 5 minutes passes without On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save Recording on a tapeBlank search function ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeCheck the recording Stopping a blank search midway ThroughTo record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Progressive PhotoshotZoom in/out function Quick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFRecording yourself 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 flash VW-FLH3 optional Using the built-in flashWhen the flash is not used 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 Recording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Periphery of the recorded image extremely darkTo set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indicationCard slow shutter mode Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playing back card Press the OSD button on the remote controlPlayback on TV To display the on-screen information On the TVAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversionYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing 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 Software Installation Using the Camcorder with a PCUsing USB Driver Installing the USB DriverUsing Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing as a Web camera 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 Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using MotionDV StudioSetting up MSN Messenger 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 Uninstall If you no longer need software or driver UninstallSelect Start Settings Screens may vary with the type of OSSD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Files recorded on a SD Memory CardTape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu LanguagePicture Playback Menu Setup Display -64-REMOTECard Recording Menu Basic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Demo ModeInitial SET Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer You are attempting to erase protected filesVideo heads are dirty There is no paper. Check the connected printerFunctions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Remaining tape time indication disappears Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedTime code becomes inaccurate Or time cord indication is not shownPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedBe seen Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation About the Camcorder Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodicallyAbout dirty heads While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the card Never place the cassette in a high temperature placeAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsLCD monitor/Viewfinder 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 ProductsCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Riverside Way Th St. N. 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