Panasonic Pv Gs500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Self-timer recording
You can record still pictures on a card using the 
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick left to select the self-timer 
recording icon [ ].
≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on 
the screen of the Camcorder.
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥After the recording lamp and the [ ] 
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, 
recording will start. After recording, the 
self-timer will be canceled.
≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button 
halfway and then fully, the subject is focused 
when the button is pressed halfway.
≥When you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button 
fully, the subject is focused just before 
recording.
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To stop the timer midway throughPress the [MENU] button.
≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when 
you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
≥If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
recording is set, the maximum recordable 
pictures (max. 10 pictures) are recorded.
Wide/Pro-Cinema Function
You can record images with a 16:9 ratio.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Pro-Cinema Function
In addition to the effects when the Wide function 
is used, images can also be recorded at a rate of 
30 frames a second with a strobe-like effect. The 
audio is also recorded with more presence.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
(The Pro-Cinema Function can only be used 
in Tape Recording Mode.)
1Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]/[PRO-
CINEMA].
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To record with a 4:3 aspect ratioSet [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
≥The default setting is [16:9].
≥In the Wide/Pro-Cinema function, the menu 
screens, operation icons and other screen 
displays appear horizontally oriented.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen, 
the date/time indication may be erased in some 
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may 
deteriorate.
≥If images recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio are 
played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to [16:9], 
part of the operation icons and other displays 
will appear on the black bands on the left and 
right of the picture. 
≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV 
used for playback
≥When playing back images taken by this unit 
on a TV screen, change the setting 
established by Tape/Card playback mode 
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the 
aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to 
be connected. (
-49-)≥Depending on the settings of the TV 
connected, the images may not be displayed 
properly. For more information, please read 
the operating instructions for the TV.
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Optical image stabilizer function
On this model, [O.I.S.] is used as the indication 
for Optical Image Stabilizer.
Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement 
when recording.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].
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To cancel the image stabilizer functionSet [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].
≥When recording still pictures in the Card 
Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] 
button halfway increases the effect of the image 
stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical Image 
Stabilizer) 
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you 
turn the image stabilizer off.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while 
tracking it
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
Records still pictures continuously at a certain 
interval.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [ ] or 
[] .
2Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >> 
[ON].
3Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
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To stop RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button 
halfway and then start RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot. (Focusing is fixed. If the image 
stabilizer function is turned on, then MEGA 
Optical Image Stabilizer will be activated.) 
≥The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at 
intervals of 0.7 seconds.
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you 
release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥This is not mega pixel still-picture recording.
≥The flash is not used.
≥If the self-timer is set, the Camcorder records up 
to 10 still pictures continuously.
≥Intervals between recording pictures may 
become longer depending on the card. We 
recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory 
Card.
≥When using the card formatted by other 
equipment or a card that was recorded and 
erased repeatedly, the intervals between 
recording pictures may become longer. If so, 
back up your important data on a PC, and 
format your card with this Camcorder.
O.I.S.
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Recording in various situations 
(Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the 
desired mode.
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where 
there are quick motions
2) [ ] Portrait mode
≥To make people stand out against the 
background
3) [ ] Low light mode
≥To make the scene brighter in dark 
conditions
4) [ ] Spotlight mode
≥To make the subject under a spotlight look 
more attractive
5) [ ] Surf & snow mode
≥To record images in bright places such as 
ski slopes and beachesª
To cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set 
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause 
of recorded pictures, this mode presents free 
of Camcorder shakes.
≥During normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback image 
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports 
mode does not function. The [5] indication 
flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting 
to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, 
the recorded image may become whitish and 
the periphery of the recorded image 
extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, 
the recorded image may become whitish.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
3)
1)
5)
2)
4)
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Recording in natural colors 
(White balance) 
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust 
the white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick up to select the white 
balance icon [ ].
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]
2) Indoor mode (for recording under 
incandescent lamps) [ ]
3) Outdoor mode [ ]
4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]
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To restore to the automatic 
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [ ] 
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥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 setting both the white balance and the 
iris/gain, set the white balance first.≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set 
the white balance for correct adjustment.
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To set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white 
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up 
to select the [ ] indication.
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About flashing of the [ ] indicationWhen the manual adjustment mode is 
selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance 
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the 
manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in 
the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If 
so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.
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About the white balance sensorThe white balance sensor detects the type of light 
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during 
recording, or it may not function properly.
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About the black balance adjustmentThis is one of the 3CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen 
will temporarily be black.
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.) 
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
MNL
11
11AW B
3) 1)
2)
4)
AWB
AWB
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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[FOCUS].
≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] 
will be displayed.
3Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject 
may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, 
zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
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To restore to the automatic 
adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].
Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
When recording people outdoors at night, select a 
slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the 
subject and the background will become brighter.
Aperture
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick left or right to select 
aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon 
[] .
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
1) Shutter speed
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value
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To restore to automatic adjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO].
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury 
light or sodium light because the color and 
brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value 
increases automatically, which may increase 
the noises on the screen.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
MNL MFMF
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
MNL
1/1000
MNL1)
1/60OPEN
OdB
MNL
1/60
F2.0
0dB
MNL2)
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≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject, but this is not a 
malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement may 
not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place, 
the color of the screen may change or flicker. If 
this happens adjust the shutter speed manually 
to 1/60 or 1/100.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥Set the shutter speed before setting the 
aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting 
both settings.
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you 
cannot adjust the gain value.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are 
iris values that are not displayed.
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Shutter speed range1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
1/2 to 1/2000 seconds: Card Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
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Iris/gain value rangeCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,
OPEN (Opened: F1.6) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. 
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.ª
Card slow shutter mode≥If the shutter speed is set to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 
1/15, then the card slow shutter mode will be 
activated.
≥If the power is off or the mode dial is operated, 
then the slow shutter mode will be canceled.
≥In the slow shutter mode:
≥The white balance is fixed.
≥Focus in manually.
≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[FOCUS], then the shutter speed will 
automatically be set to 1/60 and the subject is 
focused in on. After that the previous shutter 
speed will be restored. When the subject is 
focused on, [MF] flashes.
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused in on.
≥While the Camcorder is focusing on the subject, 
you cannot operate any control on it with the 
exception of [OFF/ON] switch, mode dial, 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch and [POWER 
LCD] button.
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Playback mode
Playing back tape
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on 
the LCD monitor.)
1Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
∫:Stop
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD 
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and 
retracted during Tape/Card playback mode.
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving 
images may show noise as a mosaic.
≥Before and after cue/review playback, the 
screen may become blue for a moment or 
images may be disturbed.ª
To adjust volumeAdjust the speaker volume for playback.1Move the [s/VOLr] lever to adjust the 
volume.
Towards [r]: increases the volume
Towards [`]: decreases the volume
(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.) 
≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to 
increase the volume or the [W] button to 
decrease it.
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume 
indication will disappear.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings 
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
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Repeat playbackWhen the tape end is reached, the tape will be 
rewound and played back again.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> 
[ON]. 
≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to 
cancel the repeat playback mode, set 
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the 
power.)
≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >> 
[WEB CAM] and then connect the USB 
connection cable, the repeat playback mode is 
canceled.
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Settings on the audio≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when 
playing back a tape, check the settings in 
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record and dub the audio in [12bit] 
and set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the 
audio will be played back in stereo sound 
regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].
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Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion 
playback can only be performed by using 
the remote control.)
Slow-motion playback
If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it 
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the 
normal speed.
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it 
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/3 the 
normal speed.
1Press the [E] button or the [D] button on 
the remote control.
≥If the slow-motion playback continues for 
approx. 10 minutes or more, then the 
playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes 
of slow-motion playback is equivalent to 
approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 
3 minutes in the LP mode.) 
Frame-by-frame playback
1During playback, press the [;] button on 
the remote control.
2Press the [E] button or the [D] button on 
the remote control.
≥Pushing the [s/VOLr] lever towards [T] 
(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed 
direction) of this Camcorder during playback 
pause also turns into the frame-by-frame 
playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then 
the images will continuously be played back 
frame by frame.ª
To return to normal playbackPress the [PLAY1] button on the remote control 
or move the joystick up to the [1] icon to start 
playback.
Slow-motion playback
≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time 
code indication may be unstable.
Frame-by-frame playback
≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the 
playback pause, and then the images will 
continuously be played back frame by frame.
Variable-speed search function
The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.
(This operation is only available when using 
the remote control.)
≥
Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape. 1Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the 
remote control.
2Press the [3] or [4] button to vary the 
speed.
≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k 
(SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP 
mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k, 
10k, 20k.
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To return to normal playbackPress the [VAR SEARCH] button or [PLAY1] 
button on the remote control.
≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.
≥The sound is muted during search.
≥This function is canceled when the operation 
icon is displayed.
≥When you cue/review playback at 20k, the 
speed switches to 10k near the end of the tape. 
([10k] flashes on the screen.)
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Playback on TV
Images recorded by this Camcorder can be 
played back on a TV.
≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this 
Camcorder.
1Connect the Camcorder and a TV.
≥Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using 
the Multi cable 1.
≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also 
connect to this terminal 2. It allows you to 
enjoy more beautiful images. (Do not forget to 
also connect to the Video and Audio 
terminals.)
2Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode 
dial to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card 
Playback Mode).
3Select the input channel on the TV.
≥If the images are not played back correctly on 
the TV (e.g. they are displayed vertically), 
perform the menu operations in accordance 
with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor.
Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or 
[4:3].
4Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] 
icon to start playback.
≥The image and audio are output on the TV.
5Move the joystick down to select the [∫] 
icon to stop playback.
≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video terminal, 
plug in the VIDEO IN terminal and AUDIO IN 
terminal, too.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying 
about the battery running down.
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If the image or audio from this 
Camcorder is not output on the TV
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they 
go.
≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (
-56-)
≥Check the connected terminal.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). 
(For more information, please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.) ª
To display the on-screen information 
on the TV
The information displayed on the LCD monitor or 
the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and 
mode indication, etc.) can be displayed on the 
TV.
(This operation is only available when using 
the remote control.)
1Press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the 
remote control.
≥Press the button again to erase the 
information.
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[VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN]
[S-VIDEO IN]
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Playing back card
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on 
the LCD monitor.)
1Operate with joystick.
E: Plays back the previous picture.D: Plays back the next picture.
1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures 
on the card in order) start/pause
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD 
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and 
retracted during Tape/Card playback mode.
≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the 
previous or next picture can be displayed.
≥While the data on a card are played back, do 
not operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or 
remove a card.
≥Depending on the picture size, it may take time 
to display the file.
≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a 
different format or file data is defective, the 
whole display becomes bluish and the 
“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear 
as warning.
≥When playing back still pictures recorded in 4:3 
mode ( , , , ) on a wide-screen TV, 
the picture quality may deteriorate.
≥When playing back a file recorded on other 
equipment, the date and time display is different 
from when it was recorded.ª
To display multiple playback filesMultiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are 
displayed.
1Move the [s/VOLr] lever to switch the 
images.
Towards [r]: Full-screen display 
(Displays 1 image.) 
Towards [`]: Multi-screen display 
(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.) 
≥In the multi-screen display,
≥Move the joystick to select a file (The 
selected file will be encircled by an orange 
frame) and press to determine it. The 
selected file is full-screen displayed.
≥If there are 7 files or more, then move the 
joystick. The next, or previous multi-screen 
will be displayed.
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About the compatibility of still 
pictures
≥The Camcorder is compliant with the unified 
standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File 
system) established by JEITA (Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).
≥The file format supported by this Camcorder is 
JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be 
played back.) 
≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/
file name may not be displayed.
≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back 
data recorded or created on another brand of 
Camcorder and vice versa.
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