Panasonic Pv Gs250 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 
-38-
 1  Select/Adjust -38-
 2  Select/Adjust...

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Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -62-.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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ªIn order to increase the brightness of 
the entire LCD monitor
1
Press the [POWER LCD] button.
≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.
≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the 
entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice 
as bright as the normal.
≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off 
and the brightness will revert back to the original 
brightness.
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC 
adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD]...

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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
≥Remove the lens cap. (-14-)
(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.)
≥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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Recording still pictures on a card 
while recording image onto a tape
You can record still pictures while recording 
image onto a tape.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while 
recording image onto a tape.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -80-.
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the 
recording start/stop button is disabled.
≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures 
to be recorded. (
-31-) 
≥In tape...

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Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) 
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in 
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing 
only) 
≥If you set [EIS] to [ON], then the image 
stabilizer function will be more effective. 
(MEGA Optical image stabilizer will be 
indicated.) 
≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this 
Camcorder focuses on the subject 
automatically.
1Shutter chance mark
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp...