Panasonic PV-GS250 operating instructions

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Main Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mini Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Safety Precautions CAUTION Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Precautions WARNING U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: CAUTION End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO) Page Contents Before using Record mode Playback mode Edit mode With a PC Menu Others Quick Guide E D Before using Accessories Parts identification and handling Page Fitting the lens cap 1 The one-touch free-style grip belt 1 2 90o1 180o 2 3 Using the viewfinder 1 Power supply 1 2 Charging time and recordable time Inserting/removing a cassette 1 2 3 4 Inserting/removing a card 1 2 3 switch on the SD Memory Card Turning the Camcorder on 1 4 PC Selecting a mode Switching the language 1 Using the menu screen MENU Setting date and time 1 2 3 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Using the remote control 1 2 2 1 1 2 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Control with Narration Mic to the Camcorder 1 Record mode Check before recording 5) 1 1) 4) Recording on a tape 1 2 recording mode indication on the screen Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape 1 Check the recording 1 2 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) 1 2 recording mode recorded on a card 1 Zoom in/out function 1 function Recording yourself 1 Quick start QUICK START Backlight compensation function 2 MagicPix functions 2 3 Tele-macro function 2 3 Fade in/fade out function 2 Using the built-in flash 1 2 1 Self-timer recording 1 2 Recording images for wide-screen TVs 1 Optical image stabilizer function RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 1 2 3 3) Photoshot midway through Recording in various situations (Scene mode) Recording in natural colors (White balance) 1 4) 3) 2 Manual focus adjustment 1 2 3 adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment 1 2 3 Playback mode Playing back tape 1 Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback 1 2 Variable-speed search function 1 Playback on TV 1 2 3 4 5 Deleting files recorded on a card 1 2 3 4 1 2 Formatting a card 1 2 Protecting files on a card 1 2 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card 7 1 2 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Recording the contents of other equipment 1 2 3 4 Using the DV cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) 6 1 2 3 4 Audio dubbing 1 2 1 2 5 6 audio dubbing pre-recorded sound Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge) 1 2 3 4 With a PC Using the Camcorder with a PC 1 2 3 4 Connecting Computer and Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 Using as a Web camera 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Using MotionDV STUDIO Page With USB connection cable 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To disconnect USB cable safely 1 2 3 Note on the driver name displayed If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) 1 Notes files the Memory Card in a personal computer Menu Menu list Page Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback Other menus Others Indications D / E Warning/alarm indications Page Functions cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Page A Cautions for Use 1 2 3 Page Page Page Explanation of terms Page Specifications Page Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Figure Camcorder Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: Limited Warranty LSQT0862ENG.book 84 LSQT0862 (For USA Customers) Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Product Labor Parts MAIL TO: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Accessory Purchases http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Product Repairs Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Index Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Gua espaola para el uso rpido E D P