Panasonic Pv Gs500 Operating Instructions Manual

Record mode
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≥Playback on other digital video equipment 
or on digital video equipment without the LP 
mode.
≥Playback of the image on other digital video 
equipment recorded in the LP mode.
≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.
Recording on a tape
Remove the lens cap. (-14-)
(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.)
When this unit is purchased, the aspect...

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ª[POWER SAVE][OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the standby mode 
will be automatically set. In the 
standby mode, [;] blinks and it 
takes more time than usual to start 
recording after you press the 
recording start/stop button.
[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the Camcorder 
automatically turns off to protect 
the tape or to prevent the battery 
from running down. When you 
want to use the Camcorder, turn it 
on again.
≥In the...

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Recording still pictures on a card 
while recording image onto a tape
You can record still pictures while recording 
image onto a tape. You can also record mega 
pixel still pictures.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while 
recording image onto a tape.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -86-.
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the 
recording start/stop button is disabled.
≥You can select the picture quality for...

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ªTo record still pictures clearly≥When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to 
reduce the slight shaking from holding the 
Camcorder by hand. We recommend 
decreasing the zoom magnification and 
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the 
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep 
your arms stationary at your side so as not to 
shake the Camcorder.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking 
by...

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ªConcerning the focusing area≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or 
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting 
object out of the focus area.
≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the 
focus manually.
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 12k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever...

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Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
Camcorder while presenting them the image. The 
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror 
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as 
that recording.) 
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture 
while recording.
1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥When the Wide/Pro-Cinema function is set, a 
vertically oriented display appears on the...

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ªTo cancel the MagicPix functionSelect the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix 
indication disappear.
≥The [0 LUX MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears 
on the screen of the Camcorder.
≥If the 0 Lux MagicPix function is selected 
without reversing the LCD monitor, the 
[REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] indication 
appears.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 8k 
longer than usual,...

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Fade in/fade out function
Fade in
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
The image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick left to select the fade icon 
[].
≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
3Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in) 
When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappears...

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Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity 
Level
When recording, the input level from the built-in 
microphone and the external microphone terminal 
can be adjusted.
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [MIC LEVEL] >> 
[AUTO], [SETrAGC] or [SET].
AGC*: Auto Gain Control
[AUTO]:  AGC is activated, and the recording 
level is adjusted automatically.
[SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be 
set. AGC will also be activated to 
reduce the amount of sound...

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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 [ADVANCED] >> [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,...