Panasonic Pv Gs250 Operating Instructions Manual

Record mode
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ªSelect the size of still pictures to be 
recorded on a card
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Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select 
the desired picture size. 
[2048]: 2048k1512
[1600]: 1600k1200
[1280]: 1280k960
[640]: 640k480
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Select the picture quality for 
photoshot images
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Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select a 
desired picture quality.
[ ]: High picture quality
[ ]: Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on 
[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape 
recording mode.
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ªTo use the zoom microphone functionInterlocked with the zooming operation, the 
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away 
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the 
wide-angle shot.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
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About the variable speed zoom 
function
≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, 
you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 1.0 second at 
the maximum.
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount 
of movement of...

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Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being 
darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick right to select the 
backlight compensation icon [ ].
≥The image on the screen will become 
brighter.
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To return to normal recordingSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.
MagicPix functions
This function allows you to...

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Tele-macro function
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive. This 
Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance 
of approx. 16 inches (40 cm).
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick up to select the 
tele-macro icon [ ].
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 10k.
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To cancel the tele-macro functionSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If a sharper...

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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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RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
Records still pictures continuously at a certain 
interval.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640].2Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
3Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
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To stop RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button 
halfway and then start RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot. (Focusing is fixed. If the image 
stabilizer function is...

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ªTo cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set 
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause 
of recorded pictures, this mode helps 
diminish camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback image 
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated...

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ªTo set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a 
white subject on the entire screen, move the 
joystick up to select the [ ] indication.
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About flashing of the [ ] indicationWhen the manual adjustment mode is 
selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance 
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the 
manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be...

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Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
When recording people outdoors at night, select a 
slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the 
subject and the background will become brighter.
Aperture
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick down until the shutter 
speed indication or aperture value 
indication...