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Before using
Quick Guide	10
Accessories	12
Parts identification and handling	12
Fitting the lens cap	14
The one-touch free-style grip belt	15
Using the LCD monitor	15
Using the viewfinder	16
Power supply	16
Charging time and recordable time	17
Inserting/removing a cassette	18
Inserting/removing a card	19
Turning the Camcorder on	20
Selecting a mode	20
How to use the joystick	20
Switching the language	21
Using the menu screen	22
Setting date and time	23
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	23
Using the remote control	24
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration
Mic	26

Record mode
Check before recording	27
Recording on a tape	28
Recording still pictures on a card while
recording image onto a tape	29
Check the recording	29
Blank search function	29
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	30
Zoom in/out function	31
Recording yourself	32
Quick start	32
Backlight compensation function	33
MagicPix functions	33
Soft skin mode	33
Tele-macro function	34
Fade in/fade out function	34
Wind noise reduction function	34
Using the built-in flash	35
Self-timer recording	36
Recording images for wide-screen TVs	36
Optical image stabilizer function	36
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot	37
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	37
Recording in natural colors
(White balance)	38
Manual focus adjustment	39
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment	40

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Panasonic PV-GS250 operating instructions Contents

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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 Playback mode Edit modeWith a PC Menu Quick Guide How to turn off the power Recording on a tapeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tape Accessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable Viewfinder -16 Fitting the lens cap Lens hood Tripod receptacleShoulder strap fixture Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens Using the LCD monitor To restore the strap to the grip beltOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strap Using the viewfinder Power supply Connecting to the AC outlet Removing the battery≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Supplied Min Battery When the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassette Card access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory Card Selecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the Camcorder on Basic joystick operations Switching the language Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Set Language English Using the menu screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To exit the menu screen Setting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the brightness and color Level Using the remote control Remote controlOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitor Install a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type battery About the clip on the backside Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicSwitching the microphone About auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder holding On-screen display in the tape recording mode Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Recording on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping a blank search midway Through On-screen display in the card recording mode Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotTo record still pictures clearly Progressive Photoshot Zoom in/out function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFF Recording yourselfQuick start To use the zoom microphone function MagicPix functions Soft skin modeBacklight compensation function Wind noise reduction function Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Using the built-in flash When the flash is not usedUsing the flash VW-FLH3 optional Red eye reduction function Optical image stabilizer function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs To stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot To cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance Periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Manual focus adjustment About the black balance adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indication Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentCard slow shutter mode Shutter speed range To adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playback To return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Press the OSD button on the remote control Playback on TVPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TV Deleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all files Protecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting a card Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproduced Recording the contents of other equipment Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversion To cancel the standby for recording Audio dubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Set Advance A. DUB Input MIC To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing When you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Using USB DriverSoftware Installation Installing the USB Driver Connecting Computer Camcorder Using as a Web cameraUsing Built-in SD Drive Set the Camcorder to PC Mode Installing Video Stream Driver ≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows Messenger≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Using MotionDV Studio Setting up MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Sound Click Finish Click the MotionDV Studio Click NextInstructions If a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo start MotionDV Studio Double click To disconnect USB cable safelyStart MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall Select Start SettingsUninstall Screens may vary with the type of OS About the SD Memory Card About the compatibility of the card FilesSD Memory Card Files recorded on a SD Memory Card Menu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu Language Setup Display -64-REMOTE Card Recording MenuPicture Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback Initial SET Demo ModeOther menus Indications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indications Confirmatory indications Textual indications You are attempting to erase protected files Video heads are dirtyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Time code becomes inaccurateRemaining tape time indication disappears Or time cord indication is not shown Push the Reset Switch is displayed Be seenPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clear About condensation Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the battery About the AC adaptor Never place the cassette in a high temperature place About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the card Explanation of terms LCD monitor/ViewfinderPeriodical check-ups 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 Customer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Warranty For Canadian Customers Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Riverside Way Th St. N. E Ambler Dr Index Numerics Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Cómo apagar la alimentación Grabación en una cintaGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de la cinta Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc