Before using

Setting date and time

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

2Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

The 12-hour clock is used.

3Press the joystick to determine the setting.

The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ªAbout date/time

The date and time function are driven by a built- in lithium battery.

Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

ªRecharging the built-in lithium battery

If [0] or [--] is indicated when the Camcorder is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ªAdjusting the brightness and color

level

1Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES].

2Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

: Brightness of the LCD monitor

: Color level of the LCD monitor [EVF SET]

EVF : Brightness of the viewfinder

3Move the joystick left or right to move the bar indication representing the brightness.

4Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to complete the settings.

In order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder will be activated.

When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.

These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

ªIn order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

1Press the [POWER LCD] button.

POWER LCD

The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.

If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.

Press this button again, and the lamp will go off and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness.

This will not affect the images to be recorded.

If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will automatically be activated.

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Panasonic PV-GS150 operating instructions Setting date and time, Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

PV-GS150 specifications

The Panasonic PV-GS150 is a camcorder that emerged as a popular model in the early 2000s, showcasing advanced features tailored for both amateur and semi-professional videographers. This compact, lightweight camcorder is designed with versatility and user-friendliness in mind, making it an ideal choice for capturing cherished memories or producing creative video projects.

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