Panasonic PV-GS250 instruction

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO)

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer

Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

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Panasonic PV-GS250 operating instructions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following

Contents

Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC Adaptor LSQT0862 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Article 8 Termination of License Contents With a PC Playback modeEdit mode Menu Quick Guide Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tape Camcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable Viewfinder -16 Shoulder strap fixture Fitting the lens capLens hood Tripod receptacle Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens One-touch free-style grip belt Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt To use as a hand strap Using the viewfinder Power supply ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Supplied Min Battery Inserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing the cassette Concerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory Card Turning the Camcorder on Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Basic joystick operations Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Switching the languageTape playback mode Set Language English Operating with remote control Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screen Recharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and color Level Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Changing the picture quality on LCD monitor Selecting the remote control mode Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Concerning the button-type battery Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder holding OFF When 5 minutes passes without On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save Recording on a tape Blank search function ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeCheck the recording Stopping a blank search midway Through To record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Progressive Photoshot Zoom in/out function Quick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone function Soft skin mode Backlight compensation functionMagicPix functions Tele-macro function Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Using the flash VW-FLH3 optional Using the built-in flashWhen the flash is not used Red eye reduction function Self-timer recording Recording images for wide-screen TVsOptical image stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene mode RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotTo stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Recording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Periphery of the recorded image extremely dark To set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indication Card slow shutter mode Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Playing back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Playing back card Press the OSD button on the remote controlPlayback on TV To display the on-screen information On the TV About the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all files Writing the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥The image and sound are reproduced Recording the contents of other equipment Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversion You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing Set Advance A. DUB Input MIC Before recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound When you stop printing halfway Software Installation Using the Camcorder with a PCUsing USB Driver Installing the USB Driver Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing as a Web camera Set the Camcorder to PC Mode Installing Video Stream Driver Setting up Windows Messenger ≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger≥Windows Messenger is activated Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using MotionDV StudioSetting up MSN Messenger Sound Click the MotionDV Studio Click Next InstructionsClick Finish Click Update Driver To start MotionDV StudioIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed To disconnect USB cable safely Start MotionDV Studio 5.3E LEDouble click Uninstall If you no longer need software or driver UninstallSelect Start Settings Screens may vary with the type of OS SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Files recorded on a SD Memory Card Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Language Picture Playback Menu Setup Display -64-REMOTECard Recording Menu Basic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback Demo Mode Other menusInitial SET Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indications Confirmatory indications Textual indications There is no ink. Check the connected printer You are attempting to erase protected filesVideo heads are dirty There is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Remaining tape time indication disappears Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedTime code becomes inaccurate Or time cord indication is not shown Playback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedBe seen Card Recorded pictures are not clear About condensation About the Camcorder Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodicallyAbout dirty heads While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the battery About the AC adaptor About the card Never place the cassette in a high temperature placeAbout the cassette Folder structure of the card Periodical check-ups Explanation of termsLCD monitor/Viewfinder Automatic white balance White balance Auto focus Specifications Image sensor Picture Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Visa Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Riverside Way Th St. N. E Ambler Dr Index Numerics Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cinta Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc