Panasonic Hdc Hs250 Operating Instructions

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Still Picture Recording Mode
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on.
≥ For any other menus that are not described 
above, refer to menus with the same names for 
the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[ALERT SOUND]
Touch screen operation, starting and 
stopping of recording and power on/off can 
be confirmed with this sound.
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen. (
l127)
[POWER LCD] (l 35)
[LCD SET] (l 35)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l 97)...

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Playback mode
*1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when 
[INTEL. SCENE] ( l78) is selected, this does not appear.
*2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.
*3 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.
*4 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] or [PICTURE/HDD] is selected.
([ ] Motion Picture Playback)
≥ For any other menus that are not described 
above,...

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Preparation
Setup
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Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Select the menu. ( l28)
2Touch the date or time to be set, 
then set the desired value using 
/.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
≥  appears on the right top of the...

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It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and 
the travel destination.
1Select the menu. (l28)
≥If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the 
current time. ( l33)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not 
set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and 
proceed to Step 3.
2(Only when setting your home region)
Touch [HOME].
≥Touch [ENTER].
3(Only when setting your home region)
Touch  /  to select your home 
region and touch [ENTER]....

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Preparation
Setup
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Adjusting LCD monitor
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
∫ Power LCD
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in 
bright places including outdoors.
Select the menu. ( l28)
:
Makes even brighter
:
Makes brighter :
Normal :
Makes less bright
:
Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted 
depending on the ambient brightness.
(It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the 
Playback Mode.)
≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the   indication...

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Perform the touch screen calibration if a different 
object to the one touched is selected.
1Select the menu. (l28)
≥Touch [ENTER].
2Touch the [_] with the supplied 
stylus pen and enter in 
calibration.
≥ Touch the [ _] in the order it is displayed. 
(5 locations)
3Touch [ENTER].
≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD 
monitor is turned 180 o.
¬Change the mode to  or .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
≥The image is horizontally  flipped as if you see 
a mirror image....

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Preparation
Setup
8
Using with the remote 
control
Select the menu. (l28)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ [REMOTE CONTROL] can be set to [OFF] so 
the remote control will not be mistakenly used 
when not in use.
1 Power on/off button [ ]
Power can be turned on/off when the mode is set 
to anything but OFF.
≥ Power cannot be turned on by the power on/off 
button when 36 hours have passed after the 
power is turned off.
≥ Power cannot be turned off when it is 
connected to the PC or...

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∫Remote control usable range
A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15o down, left, and 
right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
unit may not operate properly even within the 
usable ranges.
1Press a direction button.
≥Selected item will become yellow. If no 
operation is performed for approximately 
5 seconds, the yellow display will disappear.
2Select the item with the direction...

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Recording
Recording (Basic)
1
Before recording
∫Basic camera positioning
≥When you are outdoors, record pictur es with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will 
become dark in the recording.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another 
person or object.
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 Do not cover the microphones  A.
4 Do not cover inlet  B of the cooling fan with your hand as it...

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The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to 
record.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to on.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
Intelligent auto mode
Intelligent auto button
Press this button to switch on/off the 
Intelligent Auto Mode.
ModeScene/Effect
Portrait When the object is a  person
Faces are detected 
and focused 
automatically, and the 
brightness is...