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].
ª
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.
ª
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
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
∫:Stop
ª
Playing back card≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
1Operate with joystick.
E: Plays back the previous picture.D: Plays back the next picture.
1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures 
on the card in order) start/stop
1
PCPC
;
PC
PHOTO
SHOT
PC
PC
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Before using
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
(One-touch free style grip belt) -15-
(5)Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a 
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
(6)White balance sensor -39-
(7)Remote control sensor -25-
(8)Lock button -15-
(9)Lock cover -15-
(10)
Audio-video input/output terminal [AV]-46-≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones 
only, otherwise audio may not be played 
back normally.
Headphone terminal [Ë]
(11)Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control 
with Narration Mic [REMOTE] -26-Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone 
can be used as an external microphone.
≥When the Camcorder is connected with AC 
Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard 
depending on microphone type. In that 
case, please switch to battery for power 
supply and noise will stop.
(12)USB terminal [ ] -51-
(13)Speaker -41-
CAUTION:This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V 
AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for 
voltages other than 120 V AC. Please 
contact either a local or foreign electrical 
parts distributor for assistance in selecting 
an alternate AC plug. We recommend using 
the accessory power plug adaptor 
(VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC 
outlets.
1)
2)
K2KC4CB00018
6)7)
VFC3506-1A
CR20253)
VYF2992
5)
N2QCBD000030
4)
VFA0425B
8)
N2QAEC000012K2CA2CA00025
K2GJ2DZ00017PV-DAC14D
CGA-DU12
(1)
(2)
(3)(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9) (4)
AV  /  Ë
REMOTE/MIC(10)
(11)
(12)(13)
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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] -68-
(29)Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -24-Power LCD lamp -24-
(30)Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] -27-,-37-,-40-
(31)Card access lamp -19-
(32)DV terminal [DV] -48-
(33)Card slot cover -19-
(34)Card slot -19-
(35)
Cassette holder -18-
(36)Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18-
(37)Cassette cover -18-
(38)Zoom lever [W/T] -31-Volume lever [s/VOLr] -41-
(39)Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -29-
(40)
Smart accessory shoe
The stereo zoom microphone/VW-VMH3 
(optional) or the video DC light/VW-LDH3 
(optional) should be mounted here.
≥When using an accessory for the smart 
accessory shoe, the power is supplied from this 
product.
≥When mounting or removing the accessory, 
extend the viewfinder (1). Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the viewfinder screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
S-VIDEO
(14)
(15)
(16)(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)(36)
(37)
(38)
(39)
1
(40)
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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 tipping over the tripod.) 
≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the 
tripod is used. Insert the card first and then 
attach the tripod.
(42)Shoulder strap fixture
≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through 
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend 
part 3 by at least 1 inch (2 cm).
≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
(43)Lens hood
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it 
counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 
2, and then rotate it clockwise.
Fitting the lens cap
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.1Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the 
lens cap cord through the hole in the grip 
belt attachment and run the lens cap 
through the lens cap cord.
≥The lens cap removed can be attached to the 
lens cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip 
belt is used as a hand strap.)
≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of 
the lens cap with the tips of your finger and 
thumb.
(41)
(42)
3
2
1
1
2
(43)
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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 in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3 Fix the belt.
3Put your hand through the strap.
≥Use the Magic Wire Remote Control with 
Narration Mic for more convenience.
≥Hold the Camcorder without covering the 
microphones or the sensors with your hands.
ª
To restore the strap to the grip belt≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt 
attachment, press the lock cover 1 and check if 
the grip belt is securely locked.ª
To use as a grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand.1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
LCD monitor.
1Put a finger on the LCD monitor release and 
pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of 
the arrow.
≥The viewfinder is now deactivated.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor 
according to your preference.
≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 
90o 2 towards the viewfinder.
≥The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted from the menu.
≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder 
may be damaged or fail.
≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o 
towards the lens (when recording yourself), the 
LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be 
simultaneously activated.
2
1
3
132
1
1
13
2
2 90o 1 180o
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Using the viewfinder
ªExtending the viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by 
pulling the extension knob.
ª
Lifting up the viewfinder
1Lift it up by pinching the viewfinder 
extension knob.
ª
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 this 
product.
≥Battery charging time (
-17-) 
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and 
the AC jack.
2Put the battery on the battery mount by 
aligning the mark, and then securely plug it 
in.
ª
Charging lampLights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged 
(discharged excessively). In a while, 
the lamp will light up and normal 
charging will start.
When the battery temperature is 
excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] 
lamp flashes and the charging time will 
be longer than normal.
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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 for this 
Camcorder.
ª
Fitting the batteryPush the battery against the battery holder and 
slide it until it clicks.
ª
Removing the batteryWhile pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the 
battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not 
fall.
Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the 
times at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and a 
humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the 
temperature is higher or lower than the specified 
value, the charging time will become longer.
ACharging time
BMaximum continuously recordable time
“1h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are rough 
estimates. The times indicate the recordable 
time when the viewfinder is used. The times in 
parentheses indicate the recordable time when 
the LCD monitor is used.
≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 
and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hour 
or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or 
more for intermittent recording).
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the 
following cases:
≥When you use both the viewfinder and the 
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, 
0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.
≥When you use this Camcorder with the LCD 
monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] 
button.
≥When you use accessories fitted on the 
Camcorder’s smart accessory shoe such as 
the stereo zoom microphone and video DC 
light, etc..
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The 
Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is 
normal.
≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, 
the display will change: r # s # 
t # u # v. If the battery 
discharges, then u (v) will flash.
1
PUSH
BATT
Supplied 
battery/
CGA-DU12
 (7.2 V/
1150 mAh) A2 h. 25 min.B2 h. 5 min.
(1 h. 55 min.)
CGA-DU21
 (7.2 V/
2040 mAh) A3 h. 55 min.B3 h. 30 min.
(3 h. 15 min.)
CGR-DU06
 (7.2 V/
640 mAh) A1 h. 40 min.
B1 h. 5 min.
(1 h.) 
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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 
housed, close the cassette cover.
≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette 
completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store 
the case in an upright position. (
-76-) 
≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the 
main unit of the Camcorder, even if no 
condensation alarm is indicated, condensation 
may have formed on the heads or the cassette 
tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (
-73-) ª
When the cassette holder does not 
come out
≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then 
open it again completely.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª
When the cassette holder cannot be 
housed
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] 
again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª
Inserting/removing the cassette≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not 
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, 
use the blank search function to find the position 
where you want to continue recording. If you 
overwrite-record on a previously recorded 
cassette, be sure to find the position where you 
want to continue recording.
≥Close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get 
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
ª
Accidental erasure preventionIf the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a 
cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the 
[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. 
When recording, close the accidental erasure 
prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the 
direction of the [REC] arrow).
OPEN/
EJECT
PUSH
1
R E C
SAVE
1
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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 card, open the card slot 
cover and press the center of the card and 
then pull it straight out.
3Securely close the card slot cover.
ª
Concerning the card≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
card.
≥Do not format the card with another Camcorder 
or any personal computer. This operation may 
make the card unusable.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the 
Camcorder or the card may damage or erase 
the data stored on the card. We recommend 
saving important data on a personal computer 
by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, or USB 
reader/writer.ª
Card access lamp
≥When the Camcorder accesses the card 
(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the 
access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or the 
Camcorder may malfunction.
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or 
removing the card
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial
ª
SD Memory Card≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD 
Memory Card label corresponds to the total 
amount of capacity to protect and manage the 
copyright and the capacity available as 
conventional memory for a Camcorder, 
personal computer or other equipment.
ª
Concerning the write protection 
switch on the SD Memory Card
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection 
switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], 
you cannot write to the card, erase the data on 
it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can 
perform those functions.
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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.
ª
How to turn on the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
≥The power lamp lights up.
ª
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 to select the desired mode.1Rotate the mode dial.
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
: Tape recording mode
Use this when you want to record the image on a 
tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still 
pictures on a card while recording images on a 
tape.)
: Tape playback mode
Use this to play back a tape.
: Card recording mode
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
: Picture playback mode
Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on 
a card.
:PC mode
You can view or edit the images recorded on a 
card on your personal computer.
How to use the joystick
ªBasic joystick operationsOperations on the menu screen and selection 
of files to be played back on the multi-image 
display
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select 
an item or file, and then push in the center to set 
it.
ª
Joystick and screen displayPush the center of the joystick, and icons will be 
displayed on the screen. Each push switches the 
display as follows depending on the mode.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture 
playback mode, the icons will be automatically 
displayed on the screen.)
1) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[AUTO]) 
1
1
PC1
Joystick
PC
 1 Select by moving up.
 2 Select by moving down.
 3 Select by moving left.
 4 Select by moving right.
 5 Push the center to select the item.
 3  Tele-macro 
-34-
 4   Soft skin mode -33-
 2  Fade -34-
 1   Backlight compensation -33-
 3  MagicPix/0 Lux MagicPix -33-
 4   Recording check -29-
1
3
2
4
5
Screen
display OFF
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