Panasonic Pv Gs250 Operating Instructions Manual
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With a PC 61LSQT0862 ≥If you install the USB Driver or video stream driver while the USB Connecting cable is being connected, or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it. 1Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the personal computer, and delete [USB Video Device] (or [Panasonic DVC DV Stream Device]) from [Device Manager]. 2Set the Camcorder to PC Mode and delete [Panasonic DVC USB Storage] (Windows 98SE). ª About the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that is available in larger capacities. It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as a copyright protection function. ≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on a SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. ª About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, you may not be able to play them back. Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance.ª About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder. ≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder structure. They have nothing to do with actual operation. ≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images. The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers. ≥When using the software without indication function, indication data, such as date, are not displayed. Depending on the software in use, the date and the time may not be displayed correctly. ≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some of this capacity is used to protect and manage the copyright data, and not all capacity is available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or others. 256 DCIM 100CDPFP MISC LSQT0862ENG.book 61 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Menu 62LSQT0862 Menu Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -37-[REC SPEED] -27-[BLANK SEARCH] -29-[WIND CUT] -34-[CLOCK SET] -23- 2) [ADVANCE] [PICT. QUALITY] -31-[FLASH] -35-[RED EYE] -35-[FLASH LEVEL] -35-[EIS] -36-[H.SHOE MIC] -64-[WIDE] -36-[CINEMA] -36-[USB FUNCTION]-54-[D.ZOOM] -31-[ZOOM MIC] -32-[DATE/TIME] -64-[INITIAL SET] -65- 3) [SETUP] [FADE COLOR] -34-[AUDIO REC] -64-[REC LAMP] -64-[DISPLAY] -64-[REMOTE] -25-[BEEP SOUND] -64-[LCD AI] -24-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[DEMO MODE] -65-[AV JACK] -64-[POWER SAVE] -28- 4) [LANGUAGE] -21- ª[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -64-[AV JACK] -49-[USB FUNCTION] -54- 2) [ADVANCE] [BLANK SEARCH] -29-[REC SPEED] -27-[REC STDBY] -48-[AUDIO REC] -64-[A. DUB INPUT] -49-[REC DATA] -64-[PICT. QUALITY] -31-[DV OUT] -48-[REPEAT PLAY] -41- 3) [SETUP] [12bit AUDIO] -50-[AUDIO OUT] -64-[DISPLAY] -64-[REMOTE] -25-[LCD AI] -24-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[POWER SAVE] -28- 4) [LANGUAGE] -21- LSQT0862ENG.book 62 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Menu 63LSQT0862 ª[CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -37-[PICT. QUALITY] -31-[PICTURE SIZE] -31-[SELF TIMER] -36-[CLOCK SET] -23- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -37-[FLASH] -35-[RED EYE] -35-[FLASH LEVEL] -35-[EIS] -36-[SHTR EFFECT] -31-[DATE/TIME] -64-[INITIAL SET] -65- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAMP] -64-[DISPLAY] -64-[REMOTE] -25-[BEEP SOUND] -64-[LCD AI] -24-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[POWER SAVE] -28- 4) [LANGUAGE] -21- ª[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -64-[PROTECT] -45- 2) [ADVANCE] [DPOF SET] -45-[CARD FORMAT] -45- 3) [SETUP] [DISPLAY] -64-[REMOTE] -25-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[LCD AI] -24-[POWER SAVE] -28- 4) [LANGUAGE] -21- 2048 LSQT0862ENG.book 63 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Menu 64LSQT0862 Menus related to taking pictures ª[H.SHOE MIC]Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3; optional) mounted on the smart accessory shoe. ª [DATE/TIME]This switches between date and time indications. ≥The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape. ≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control. ª [AUDIO REC]Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed.) [16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio signals will be erased.) ª [REC LAMP]Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on during recording, which indicates that recording is underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording is underway. ª [DISPLAY]Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum display. ª [BEEP SOUND]Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. 1 Beep ≥When you start recording ≥When you turn on the power 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times ≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs, and at other times. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. Menus related to playback ª[AV JACK]This switches among the output settings of the AV/headphone terminal. [IN/OUT]: Use this setting when inputting signals from other equipment via an AV cable or a S-Video cable. [OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV and headphone output. [OUT]: Use this setting when image or sound is not output normally to the TV in [OUT/Ë]. ≥When using the headphone, set to [SETUP] or [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë]. If set to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right. ª [REC DATA]Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values, and white balance settings (-38-), etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback. ≥When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO], the indication [AUTO] will appear. ≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the display. ≥If the Camcorder data of the Camcorder are played back on other equipment, the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally. ª [AUDIO OUT]This switches the sound to be played back. [STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub sound) [L]: Left channel sound (main sound) [R]: Right channel sound (sub sound) LSQT0862ENG.book 64 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Menu 65LSQT0862 Other menus ª[INITIAL SET]When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.) ª [DEMO MODE]If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card, or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. LSQT0862ENG.book 65 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Others 66LSQT0862 Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r: Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) SP: Standard Play mode (Recording speed mode) -27-LP: Long Play mode (Recording speed mode) -27-¥: Recording -28-; (Green): Recording pause -28-; (Green flash): Standby mode ; (Red): Fade out : Recording check -29-: Cinema mode -36-: wide mode -36-: Digital zoom -31-: Automatic mode -27-: Manual mode -37-MF: Manual focus -39-5k: Zoom magnification indication-31-: Back light mode -33-1/500: Shutter speed -40-F2.4: F number -40-6dB: Gain value -40-: Soft skin mode -33-: Tele macro -34-: Fade (White) -34-: Fade (Black) -34-: MagicPix function -33-: 0 Lux MagicPix function -33-ß/ßA: Video flash turned on -35-: VIdeo flash turned off -35-ßi/ßAi: Video flash (setting to [i]) -35-ßj/ßAj: Video flash (setting to [j]) -35-£: Red eye reduction -35-: Zoom microphone -32-: Wind noise reduction -34-: When the microphone of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used -26-: External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe -13- : External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe (LOW CUT) -13-5: Sports mode (Scene mode) -37-: Portrait mode (Scene mode) -37-: Low light mode (Scene mode)-37-: Spotlight mode (Scene mode) -37-: Surf & snow mode (Scene mode) -37-: Auto white balance -38-: Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) -38-: Outdoor mode -38-: White balance adjustment mode -38-: WEB CAMERA mode (recording) -51-Playback indications ¥: Recording underway 1: Playback -41-;: Pause -41-5: Fast-forward/Cue playback -41-6: Rewind/Review playback -41-D/E: Slow motion playback -42-;1/2;: Frame-by-frame playback -42-2k5: Variable-speed search -42-: Repeat playback -41-: WEB CAMERA mode (playback) -51-A.DUB¥: Audio dubbing -49-A.DUB;: Audio dubbing pause -49-: Prepared for audio dubbing (microphone) : Prepared for audio dubbing (Line) : Blank search -29-MIC, AV IN: Audio dubbing input display -49-12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -64-: Volume adjustment -41- Card æ: Progressive photoshot mode -30-± (White): Shutter chance mark -30-¥ (Green): Shutter chance mark -30-: RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot recording -37-: Self-Timer recording -36-: MEGA Optical image stabilizer-36- (White): Photoshot mode (Green): While the card is being read : While photoshot recording is activated (Red): Using the card that cannot be recognized CINEMAWIDE AUTO MNL 0Lux ZOOM LOWCUT AWB MEGAEIS LSQT0862ENG.book 66 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Others 67LSQT0862 ( ): Photoshot picture quality -31-0: Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) : Slide show playback -43-PictBridge: PictBridge mode -51-100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -45-: Lock setting -45-: [640k480] Image size : [1280k960] Image size : [1600k1200] Image size : [2048k1512] Image size ≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. : 2048 or more : 1600 or more, less than 2048 : 1280 or more, less than 1600 : 1024 or more, less than 1280 : 800 or more, less than 1024 : 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.) Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in battery is low. -23-°: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. : No card is inserted. REMOTE : An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. -25-2END: The tape came to the end during recording. :: The video heads are dirty. -74- Textual indications 3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. Take out the cassette and wait for a while. It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -73-LOW BATTERY: The battery is low. Recharge it. -16-NO TAPE : No tape is inserted. -18-TAPE END: The tape came to the end during recording. CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. CHECK REMOTE MODE: An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. This is only displayed at the first operation of the remote control after powering-on. -25-WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back data not compatible with this Camcorder. 640128016002048 QXGAUXGASXGAXGASVGA640 LSQT0862ENG.book 67 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Others 68LSQT0862 UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED): Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non-recorded tape. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard. CARD ERROR: This card is not compatible with this Camcorder. You are attempting to format a failed card. It displays, when you attempt to insert an incompatible card to Card Slot. NO CARD: No card is inserted. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO DATA: There are no recorded files on the card. CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3: You are attempting to record pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] button. FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. -74-PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press the [RESET] button ( -13-). This may solve the problem. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC mode with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder. You are attempting to record pictures on a tape/card with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder. NO INK IN PRINTER: There is no ink. Check the connected printer. NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is no paper. Check the connected printer.PRINTER ERROR: Check the connected printer. PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: The Camcorder is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB 2.0. CAN NOT USE USB: You are connecting the USB cable with the DV cable connected. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]. CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE): You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM] setting during MotinDV Mode. REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays. When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. LSQT0862ENG.book 68 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Others 69LSQT0862 Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. FunctionsConditions which disable the functions ≥Progressive≥When recording onto a tape and a card simultaneously ≥When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used ≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster in Tape Recording Mode ≥When the gain value is increased in Tape Recording Mode ≥When brightness is insufficient with the flash [ ] in Tape Recording Mode ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the portrait mode of the scene mode is used in Tape Recording Mode ≥When the wide mode is used ≥Digital zoom ≥Wide mode ≥Fade≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥Backlight compensation≥When the iris/gain is set ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥Soft skin ≥Tele-macro ≥Recording check≥While recording to a tape ≥MagicPix≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than [640] ≥When the shutter speed is 1/15 or slower ≥Flash≥While recording to a tape ≥During demo mode ≥When RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥Zoom microphone ≥Wind noise reduction≥When the microphone of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic or an external microphone is used ≥Scene mode≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥Change of white balance≥When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the shutter speed is 1/15 or slower in the Card Recording mode ≥When a menu is displayed ≥Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the scene mode is used ≥Variable-speed search≥During repeat playback ≥Deleting files≥When the write protect switch on the card is set to [LOCK] ≥When the file is protected ≥Formatting≥When the write protect switch on the card is set to [LOCK] ≥Audio dubbing≥The section of a tape recorded in LP mode ≥The blank section of a tape ≥Sounds sent through the DV terminal LSQT0862ENG.book 69 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分
Others 70LSQT0862 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. 2: The Camcorder power is turned off automatically. If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the Camcorder for about 5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. ( -28-) 3: The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough. Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. ( -16-) Has condensation occurred? When you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. ( -73-) 4: Battery runs down quickly. Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. ( -16-) Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter. Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used. 5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up. The Camcorder does not operate normally. Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. ( -72-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.) 6: The cassette cannot be removed. Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? ( -20-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. ( -16-) Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remove the cassette. Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. ( -18-) 7: No operation other than cassette removal can be performed. Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. ( -73-) 8: The remote control does not function. Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? Replace it with a new button- type battery. ( -25-) Is the setting on the remote control correct? If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the Camcorder, the remote control does not operate. ( -25-) Recording 1: Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette is correctly inserted. Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. ( -18-) Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new cassette. Is the recording mode set? When in the playback mode, recording cannot be performed. ( -27-) Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. ( -73-) Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the Camcorder may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover. ( -18-) 2: The screen has changed suddenly. Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. ( -65-) 3: A cassette cannot be inserted. Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. 4: Auto focus function does not work. Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. LSQT0862ENG.book 70 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午後5時9分