Contents | Panasonic NV-GS250GN specs

Contents

Information for your safety	2
Before using
Accessories	4
Optional	4
Parts identification and handling	4
Fitting the lens cap	6
The one-touch free-style grip belt	7
Using the LCD monitor	7
Using the viewfinder	8
Power supply	8
Charging time and recordable time	9
Inserting/removing a cassette	10
Inserting/removing a card	11
Turning the camera on	12
Selecting a mode	12
How to use the joystick	12
Switching the language	14
Using the menu screen	14
Setting date and time	15
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	15
Using the remote control	16
Free style remote control with mic	18
Record mode
Check before recording	19
Recording on a tape	20
Recording still pictures on a card while
recording image onto a tape	20
Check the recording	21
Blank search function	21
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	21
Zoom in/out function	23
Recording yourself	23
Quick start	24
Backlight compensation function	24
Night view functions	24
Soft skin mode	25
Tele-macro function	25
Fade in/fade out function	26
Wind noise reduction function	26
Using the built-in video flash	26
Self-timer recording	27
Recording images for wide-screen TVs	28
Image stabilizer function	28
Continuous Photoshot	29
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	29
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)	30
Manual focus adjustment	31
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment	32

Playback mode
Playing back tape	33
Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback	34
Variable-speed search function	34
Playback on TV	35
Playing back card	35
Deleting files recorded on a card	36
Formatting a card	37
Protecting files on a card	37
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)	37
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card	39
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	39
Recording the contents of other equipment	40
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)	41
Audio dubbing	42
Printing pictures by directly connecting to
the printer (PictBridge)	43
Menu
Menu list	45
Menus related to taking pictures	47
Menus related to playback	47
Other menus	48
Others
Indications	49
Warning/alarm indications	50
Functions cannot be used simultaneously	52
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	53
Cautions for Use	56
Explanation of terms	60
Specifications
Specifications	61

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Panasonic NV-GS250GN operating instructions Contents

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Camera AccessoriesOptional Parts identification and handling Viewfinder -8 Lens hood Fitting the lens capTripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixture To use as a hand strap Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt One-touch free-style grip belt Power supply Using the viewfinder Connect the DC input lead to this product Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable time Inserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassette SD Memory Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the card Selecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the camera on Tele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensation Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Using the menu screen Switching the language Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and time Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Set Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Normal Concerning the button-type battery Install a button-type battery Free style remote control with mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Basic camera holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recording On-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Stopping blank search midway Through Check the recordingBlank search function Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Progressive Photoshot To use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself Digital zoom function Night view functions To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFQuick start Backlight compensation function To cancel the tele-macro function Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function To cancel the soft skin mode Using the built-in video flash Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording Image stabilizer function To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Recording images for wide-screen TVs Recording in various situations Scene mode Continuous PhotoshotTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through To set the white balance manually To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Recording in natural colours White balance About the white balance sensor Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indication Shutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Card slow shutter mode Repeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tape Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Playback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV To delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still pictures Protecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Formatting a card What is DPOF? Select Cancel ALL in StepTo set so that all pictures are not Printed ≥The image and sound are reproduced Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Recording the contents of other equipment Analog/digital conversion Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing using the microphone terminal Audio dubbing USB cable Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound Select the paper size When you stop printing halfwaySelect the setting for date printing Select the desired number of prints Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback Menu Picture Playback Menu SetupSetup Display -47-REMOTE Card Recording Menu Menus related to playback Menus related to taking pictures Initial SET Demo ModeOther menus Audio OUT Playback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indications Textual indications Confirmatory indications There is no ink. Check the connected printer There are not any recorded files on the cardYou are attempting to erase protected files Video heads are dirty Functions cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disable Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Auto focus function does not work Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be inserted Card Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback Pictures Playback picture is not clear About condensation While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads About the movie camera About the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Periodical check-ups About the cardFolder structure of the card LCD monitor/viewfinder Auto focus Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balance This Site is English only SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs AC adaptor VQT0N73 S0105Ke0