Panasonic Pv Gs500 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].
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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.
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Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) 
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
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Playing back tape≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
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Accessories
The following are the accessories supplied with 
this product.
1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable 
-16-
2) Battery pack -15-3) Remote control, button-type battery -27-4) Magic Wire Remote Control -29-5) Lens cap -14-6) Multi cable -53-7) Shoulder strap -14-8) USB cable and CD-ROM -56-, -58-
Parts identification and handling
ªCamcorder
(1)Built-in flash -40-
(2)White balance sensor -44-Remote control sensor -28-
(3)Recording lamp -71-
(4)Grip belt...

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(10)Viewfinder -19-,-83-
(11)
Battery holder -16-
(12)Battery release lever [BATT] -16-
(13)Power switch [OFF/ON] -17-
(14)Status indicator -17-
(15)Menu button [MENU] -25-
(16)Joystick -23-
(17)Mode dial -23-
(18)Recording start/stop button -31-
(19)
Focus ring -45-
(20)LCD monitor -19-,-82- 
(21)LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -19-
(22)Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] -30-,-43-,-45-(23)
Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -27-
(24)USB terminal [ ] -56-
(25)DV input/output terminal...

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(36)Shoulder strap fixture
This is a fixture for attaching the shoulder strap to 
hang the Camcorder from your neck or shoulder.
≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through 
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend 
part 3 by at least 2 cm (1 inch).
≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
(37)Lens hood
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it 
counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, place into 
slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise.
(38)Smart accessory shoe
The...

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The one-touch free-style grip belt
ªTo 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.
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To use as a hand strapIf you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you 
can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily.
1Flip the belt.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
2Put your hand through the strap.
≥Use the Magic Wire Remote Control for more 
convenience.
≥Hold the...

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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.
≥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.
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Attaching the...

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Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the tables below are for when 
the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity 
is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 
25oC (77oF), the charging time will become 
longer.
ACharging time
BMaximum continuously recordable time
“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.
≥The battery CGA-DU14 is supplied.
≥The charging time and recordable time shown in 
the table are approximations. The times indicate 
the recordable time...

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ªHow to turn the power on and off with 
the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the power switch is set to [ON], the power 
can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape 
Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the 
viewfinder to use. (-19-)
≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be 
activated.
2Close the LCD monitor and retract the 
viewfinder.
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD 
monitor is closed and...

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Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
opened LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on OPEN and pull the LCD 
monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
≥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...

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Quick Start
When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still 
being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor 
and the Viewfinder are closed.
The Camcorder will resume recording/pause 
mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor 
and the Viewfinder are reopened.
≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately 
half the pause recording power is being 
consumed.
Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery 
recording/playback time.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥A...