Panasonic Pv Gs150 Operating Instructions Manual

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ªRecording on a tape≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again 
to pause recording.
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Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) 
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] buttonª
Playing back tape≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts...

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Accessories
The following are the accessories supplied with 
this product.
1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable 
-16-
2) Battery pack -16-3) Remote control, button-type battery -24-4) Magic wire remote control with narration 
mic -26-5) AV cable -47-6) Shoulder strap -14-7) USB cable and CD-ROM -50-
Parts identification and handling
ªCamcorder
(1)Built-in flash -35-
(2)Recording lamp -63-
(3)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-,-34-
(4)Grip belt
(One-touch free style grip...

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(13)Viewfinder -16-,-75-
(14)
Battery holder(15)Battery release lever [BATT] -17-
(16)Power switch [OFF/ON] -19-
(17)Power lamp -19-
(18)Quick start recording button 
[QUICK START] -32-Quick start recording lamp -32-
(19)Menu button [MENU] -22-
(20)Joystick -20-
(21)Mode dial -20-
(22)Recording start/stop button -28-
(23)S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -44-
(24)
LCD monitor -15-,-75- 
(25)LCD monitor open release [OPEN] -15-
(26)Reset button [RESET] -67-(27)
Power LCD button...

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(40)Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to 
optional tripod. (Please carefully read the 
operating instructions for how to attach the tripod 
to the Camcorder.) 
≥When the tripod is used, operate the Camcorder 
from the Magic Wire Remote Control with 
Narration Mic for convenience. (When not using 
the remote control, attach the clip to the grip belt 
for convenience. When you move with remote 
control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to 
avoid...

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≥Hold the Camcorder without covering the 
microphones or the sensors with your hands.
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To restore the strap to the grip belt≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt 
attachment, press the lock cover 1 and check if 
the grip belt is securely locked.
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To use as a grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand.1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing...

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Using the viewfinder
ªExtending the viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by 
pulling the extension knob.
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Adjusting the field of view
1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece 
corrector knob.
≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder 
from the menu.
Power supply
ªCharging the batteryWhen this product is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
product.
≥Battery charging time (
-17-) 
≥We recommend using Panasonic...

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ªRemoving the batteryWhile sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery 
(or the DC input lead) to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not 
fall.
Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the 
times at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and a 
humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the 
temperature is higher or lower than the specified 
value, the charging time will become longer.
ACharging time
BMaximum continuously recordable time...

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ªWhen the cassette holder does not 
come out
≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then 
open it again completely.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
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When the cassette holder cannot be 
housed
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] 
again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
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Inserting/removing the cassette≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not 
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, 
use the blank search...

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ªCard access lamp
≥When the Camcorder accesses the card 
(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the 
access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or the 
Camcorder may malfunction.
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or 
removing the card
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial
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SD Memory Card≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD 
Memory Card label...

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Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.1Rotate the mode dial.
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
: Tape recording mode
Use this when you want to record the image on a 
tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still 
pictures on a card while recording images on a 
tape.)
: Tape playback mode
Use this to play back a tape.
: Card recording mode
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
: Picture playback mode
Use this to play back the still pictures recorded...