Panasonic Pv Gs250 Operating Instructions Manual

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ªHow to turn off the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
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Recording 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
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Accessories
The following are the accessories supplied with 
this product.
1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable 
-17-
2) Battery pack -16-3) Remote control, button-type battery -24-4) Magic wire remote control with narration 
mic -26-5) Lens cap -14-6) AV cable -46-7) Shoulder strap -14-8) USB cable and CD-ROM -51-
Parts identification and handling
ªCamcorder
(1)Built-in flash -35-
(2)Recording lamp -64-
(3)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -32-,-34-
(4)Grip belt
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(14)Viewfinder -16-,-77-
(15)
Battery holder(16)Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -17-
(17)Power switch [OFF/ON] -20-
(18)Power lamp -20-
(19)Quick start recording button 
[QUICK START] -32-Quick start recording lamp -32-
(20)Menu button [MENU] -22-
(21)Joystick -20-
(22)Mode dial -20-
(23)Recording start/stop button -28-
(24)S-Video input/output terminal [S-VIDEO]-43-
(25)
Focus ring -39-
(26)LCD monitor -15-,-77- 
(27)LCD monitor open release [OPEN] -15-
(28)Reset button [RESET]...

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(41)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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The one-touch free-style grip belt
ªTo use as a hand strapIf you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you 
can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily.
1Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the 
projections 2 on both sides. Press the lock 
button 3 to remove the grip belt.
≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the 
Camcorder with both hands.
≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lock 
cover to the original position.
2Adjust the belt length.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Slide 1...

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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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Lifting up the viewfinder
1Lift it up by pinching the viewfinder 
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...

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ªConnecting to the AC outlet
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and 
the AC jack.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.3Connect the DC cable to this product.
≥Lift up the viewfinder beforehand.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. 
As shown in 1, there is a gap.
≥Do not use the power cord for other 
equipment since the power cord is exclusively 
designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the 
power cord from other equipment...

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Inserting/removing a cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the 
cassette cover.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette 
holder will come out.
2After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown 
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far 
as it goes.
≥When removing, pull it straight out.
3Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close 
the cassette holder.
4Only after the cassette holder is completely...

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Inserting/removing a card
Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn 
the power [OFF].
≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power 
turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or 
the data recorded on the card may be lost.
1Open the LCD monitor and then open the 
card slot cover.
2Insert/remove the card into/from the card 
slot.
 
≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 
towards you and push it straight in with one 
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the...

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Turning the Camcorder on
When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens 
cap fitted, the automatic white balance 
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn 
the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.
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How to turn on the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
≥The power lamp lights up.
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How to turn off the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The power lamp goes off.
Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial...