Panasonic Pv Gs500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Menus related to recording
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.
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[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.
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[AUDIO...

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Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
Basic indications
: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM Date/Time indication
Recording indications
R0:45: 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) 
-30-LP: Long Play mode 
(Recording speed mode) -30-¥: Recording -31-; (Green): Recording...

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0: Remaining number of photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining 
number of photoshot pictures 
reaches 0, the red indication 
flashes.) 
: Slide show playback 
-50-PictBridge: PictBridge mode -56-100-0001: Folder/File display
No.00: File number
1: Number of DPOF Setting 
-52-: Lock setting -52-: [640k360] Image size
: [1280k720] Image size
: [2288k1288] Image size
: [640k480] Image size
: [1280k960] Image size
: [1600k1200] Image size
: [2288k1728] Image size
≥For images not recorded...

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CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:
The cassette cover is open. Close the 
cassette cover. 
-21-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.
AGS MODE ON-REC PAUSED:
The AGS function is activated. 
-39-COPY PROTECTED: 
Images cannot be recorded correctly 
because the medium is protected by a copy 
guard.
CARD ERROR: 
This card is not compatible with...

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Functions that 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
≥Digital zoom
≥Pro-Cinema 
function
≥Fade≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the iris/gain is set
≥Help mode
≥Recording 
check
≥Blank search
≥Soft skin
≥Tele...

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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.
 Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder 
extended?
2: The Camcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
 If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5...

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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]. (
-71-) 
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...

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Playback (Pictures) 1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected 
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
The playback images are vertical.
 Have you selected video input on the TV? 
Please read the operating instructions of your 
TV and select the channel that matches the 
input terminals used for the connection.
 Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change 
the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. 
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].
2: Mosaic-pattern noise...

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5: The Camcorder malfunctions on editing, 
dubbing from digital video equipment, or 
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV” 
or “Quick Movie Magic”.
 If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as 
SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit 
(sound recording mode), 4:3 and Wide, 
recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder 
may malfunction at a point where the mode 
switches. When you edit, do not record in 
multiple modes.
6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears 
when the...

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ªAbout dirty headsIf video heads (the parts that closely contact 
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording 
and playback are not properly performed. 
Clean the heads with the digital video head 
cleaner.
≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set 
it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back 
for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the 
playback, it automatically stops about 
15 seconds later.) 
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty,...