Panasonic Pv Gs150 Operating Instructions Manual

Record mode
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Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while 
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend 
using the image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 3.9 feet (1.2 m) or further from...

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Quick start
This Camcorder will be put into standby in 
approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape 
Recording Mode is set.
≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording 
Mode is set.
1Press the [QUICK START] button.
≥The quick start recording lamp lights up. 
(Press the button again to cancel it.) 
2Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The quick start is now ready.
3Set the [OFF/ON]...

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MagicPix functions
This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can 
record images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
MagicPix function
You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function
You can record completely dark locations with the 
light of the LCD monitor.
≥Set to Tape Recording...

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Fade in/fade out function
Fade in
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
The image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick left to select the fade icon 
[].
3Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappears completely and the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out) 
The image/audio gradually...

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Using the built-in flash
Use the built-in flash in order to record still 
pictures in dark places.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].
≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will 
automatically flash as necessary.
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥The flash is activated and the picture will be 
recorded.
≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card 
is inserted in the Camcorder.
≥The Camcorder, even when its flash has been 
turned off,...

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Self-timer recording
You can record still pictures on a card using the 
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥After the recording lamp and the [ ] 
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, 
recording will start. After recording, the 
self-timer will be canceled.
≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button 
half way. Focusing will be carried out with 
reference to the focusing frame.
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To stop the timer midway...

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Image stabilizer function
Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement 
when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
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To cancel the image stabilizer functionSet [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you 
turn the image stabilizer function off.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness 
may change or colors may not look natural.
≥If the image stabilizer function is set when the 
wide function is used, the wide...

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Recording in various situations 
(Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the 
desired mode.
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where 
there are quick motions
2) [ ] Portrait mode
≥To make people stand out from the 
background
3) [ ] Low light mode
≥To...

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Recording in natural colors 
(White balance) 
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the scene 
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the 
white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick down until the white 
balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.)
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance...

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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[FOCUS].
≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] 
will be displayed.
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
adjust the focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject 
may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, 
zoom in on the...