Panasonic PV-GS250 operating instructions Request for Service Notice USA Only

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice:

•Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)

•To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Services Company

1705 N. Randall Road

Elgin, IL. 60123-7847

Attn: Camcorder Repair

LSQT0862

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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 modeAbout the clip on the backside Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicSwitching the microphone 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 startMagicPix functions Soft skin modeBacklight compensation function Wind noise reduction function Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Red eye reduction function Using the built-in flashWhen the flash is not used Using the flash VW-FLH3 optionalOptical 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 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 tapeTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function 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 picturesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting 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 cassetteTo 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 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 ≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows Messenger≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Sound Using MotionDV StudioSetting up MSN Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordClick 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 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 picturesInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus 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