Panasonic Pv Gs150 Operating Instructions Manual

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2) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
3) Tape playback mode
4) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[AUTO]) 5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
6) Picture playback mode
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen 
display or the menu screen.
1Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].  4  White balance
Shutter speed
Iris or gain value 
-39-
 1  Select/Adjust -39-
 2  Select/Adjust...

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Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -61-.1Press the [MENU] button.
≥The menu corresponding to the mode 
selected by the mode dial is displayed.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is 
displayed.
2Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the top menu.
3Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.
4Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the sub-menu.
5Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.
6Move...

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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]...

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ªChanging the picture quality on the 
LCD monitor
1
Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or 
[NORMAL].
[DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor 
becomes clear and vivid. Optimum 
contrast and brightness are set 
depending on the scenes recorded. 
Clear and brilliant images are 
presented. (The effect will vary 
depending on the images 
recorded.)
[NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture 
quality.
≥The effect will vary depending on the scene 
recorded.
≥The picture quality on the...

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(14)Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP] ¢
(15)Playback button [1] (16)Fast forward/cue button [5](17)Enter button [ENTER] -22-¢ means that these buttons function in the same 
manner as the corresponding buttons on the 
Camcorder.
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Install a button-type batteryInstall the button-type battery supplied in the 
remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the 
battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark 
facing upward and slide the...

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Magic Wire Remote Control with 
Narration Mic
This controller can be used from different high 
and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is 
used. When you do not use the controller, attach 
the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use 
this Camcorder more easily.
(1)Microphone [MIC](2)Recording start/stop button [REC](3)Zoom lever [W/T](4)Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT](5)Microphone switch button [TALK]
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Connect the Magic Wire Remote 
Control with Narration Mic to the...

Record mode
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Record mode
Check before recording
Check the following by a trial recording before 
important events such as weddings in order to 
verify that the image recording and audio 
recording work properly and that you know how to 
use the Camcorder.
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Basic Camcorder holding
1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands.
2) Run your hand through the grip belt.
3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with 
your hands.
4) Keep your arms near your body.
5) Slightly open your legs.
≥When you are...

Record mode
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Recording on a tape
≥Open the lens cover. (-19-)
(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens 
cover closed, the automatic white balance 
adjustment may not function properly. Please 
turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens 
cover.)
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again 
to pause recording.
≥For details on the recording time on a tape, refer 
to 
-17-.
≥Carry out a recording check...

Record mode
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≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures 
to be recorded. (-30-) 
≥In tape recording mode, the size of pictures that 
can be recorded is [640].
≥In order to record higher quality still pictures, 
you must use the card recording mode.
≥If the wide mode is used, you cannot record 
images onto the card.
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is 
pressed halfway.
Check the recording
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 
3 seconds. After checking, the...

Record mode
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≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -78-.
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not 
operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or 
remove a card.
≥Another product may degrade or not play back 
data recorded on this Camcorder.
≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern 
noise may appear on a playback image 
depending on the picture content.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other...