Panasonic NV-GS250GN operating instructions Self-timer recording

Record mode

≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the video flash may not be lighted.

≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit in front of a white background.

≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash and may cause a vignetting effect.

≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional) attached.

≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is prohibited.

≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other means.

ª When the video flash is not used

Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].

ª To adjust the brightness of the video flash

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> select the desired brightness level.

[ßj]:	If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
	[ßAj] indication will appear.)
[ßd0]:	In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]
	indication will appear.)
[ßi]:	If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
	or [ßAi] indication will appear.)

ªRed eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions.

ªUsing the video flash VW-FLH3E

(optional)

≥The video flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 2.5 metres or more distant. The available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to 4 metres.

≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash, the [ß] indication appears.

≥The optional video flash and the built-in video flash cannot be used simultaneously.

≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be adjusted.

≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance become fixed.

≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash.

≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the video flash.

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on a card using the timer.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥After the recording lamp and the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After recording, the self-timer will be cancelled.

≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button half way. Focusing will be carried out with reference to the focusing frame.

ªTo stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial, the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.

≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the maximum recordable pictures are recorded.

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