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NV-GS500 Before use, please read these instructions completely. GN VQT0T47 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No.
NV-GS500 Before use, please read these instructions completely. GN VQT0T47 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No.
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...correctly. Pages for reference Pages for reference are the sole responsibility of the user. there are trademarks or registered trademarks of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes. Carefully observe copyright laws. Use only the recommended accessories. 2 VQT0T47 do not remove the cover (or... for your safety As this equipment gets hot during use , recording of certain material may be restricted. ≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. IF THE POWER CORD...
...correctly. Pages for reference Pages for reference are the sole responsibility of the user. there are trademarks or registered trademarks of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes. Carefully observe copyright laws. Use only the recommended accessories. 2 VQT0T47 do not remove the cover (or... for your safety As this equipment gets hot during use , recording of certain material may be restricted. ≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. IF THE POWER CORD...
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... identification and handling 5 Fitting the lens cap 8 The one-touch free-style grip belt 8 Power supply 9 Charging time and recordable time 10 Turning the movie camera on 10 Setting date and time 11 Using the LCD monitor 12 Using the viewfinder 12 Quick Start 13 Inserting/removing a cassette 14 Inserting/removing...
... identification and handling 5 Fitting the lens cap 8 The one-touch free-style grip belt 8 Power supply 9 Charging time and recordable time 10 Turning the movie camera on 10 Setting date and time 11 Using the LCD monitor 12 Using the viewfinder 12 Quick Start 13 Inserting/removing a cassette 14 Inserting/removing...
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... terminal [MIC] ≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥When the movie camera is connected with this product. ≥Some optional accessories may be available in video flash -33(2) White balance sensor -38...Tripod (VW-CT45E) 18) DV cable (VW-CD1E) 19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E) (5) (2) (3) (6) (4) (1) Built-in some countries. Parts identification and handling ª Camera 1) (1) 2) 3) 4) VSB0484 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead -92) Battery pack -93) Remote control, button-type battery -214...
... terminal [MIC] ≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥When the movie camera is connected with this product. ≥Some optional accessories may be available in video flash -33(2) White balance sensor -38...Tripod (VW-CT45E) 18) DV cable (VW-CD1E) 19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E) (5) (2) (3) (6) (4) (1) Built-in some countries. Parts identification and handling ª Camera 1) (1) 2) 3) 4) VSB0484 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead -92) Battery pack -93) Remote control, button-type battery -214...
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...MC protector or the ND filter of the tripod.) ≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used , operate the camera from the free style remote control for convenience. (When not using an accessory for convenience. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.... (37) Lens hood In order to hang the camera from your neck or shoulder. 1 3 2 ≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it counterclockwise 1. optional) in ...
...MC protector or the ND filter of the tripod.) ≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used , operate the camera from the free style remote control for convenience. (When not using an accessory for convenience. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.... (37) Lens hood In order to hang the camera from your neck or shoulder. 1 3 2 ≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it counterclockwise 1. optional) in ...
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Push the lens cap through the strap. 8 VQT0T47 ≥Use the free style remote control for more convenience. ≥Hold the movie camera in a way that the microphones or sensors are not covered with the tips of your first 2 fingers. ≥The lens cap removed can be hung .... 3 Fix the belt. ª To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this camera more easily. 1 Flip the belt. 1 2 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 2 Put your hand through the loop in the string. The one-touch free-style...
Push the lens cap through the strap. 8 VQT0T47 ≥Use the free style remote control for more convenience. ≥Hold the movie camera in a way that the microphones or sensors are not covered with the tips of your first 2 fingers. ≥The lens cap removed can be hung .... 3 Fix the belt. ª To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this camera more easily. 1 Flip the belt. 1 2 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 2 Put your hand through the loop in the string. The one-touch free-style...
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... cord of this product is purchased, the battery is not completely connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will start. Before using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of other equipment since the power cord is excessively high or ... this product. ≥If the DC input lead is over discharged (discharged excessively). When the battery temperature is exclusively designed for the movie camera. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it . BATT ≥Hold the battery with ...
... cord of this product is purchased, the battery is not completely connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will start. Before using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of other equipment since the power cord is excessively high or ... this product. ≥If the DC input lead is over discharged (discharged excessively). When the battery temperature is exclusively designed for the movie camera. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it . BATT ≥Hold the battery with ...
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...; How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. 1 OFF ON 10 VQT0T47 Please turn the movie camera on after use or charging. If the temperature is used . Supplied A battery/ B CGA-DU14 (7.2 V/ C 1360 mAh) CGA-DU21 A (7.2 V/ B 2040 mAh) C CGR-DU06 A ...monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are approximations. Turning the movie camera on When the movie camera is turned on . ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to...
...; How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. 1 OFF ON 10 VQT0T47 Please turn the movie camera on after use or charging. If the temperature is used . Supplied A battery/ B CGA-DU14 (7.2 V/ C 1360 mAh) CGA-DU21 A (7.2 V/ B 2040 mAh) C CGR-DU06 A ...monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are approximations. Turning the movie camera on When the movie camera is turned on . ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to...
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...Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. Setting date and time When the movie camera is retracted while recording on . OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use the... movie camera again. OFF ON ≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Then move the...year will be set. Before using ≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not using the movie camera. ≥The Status indicator goes off when the power turns off. ª How to turn the power on and ...
...Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. Setting date and time When the movie camera is retracted while recording on . OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use the... movie camera again. OFF ON ≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Then move the...year will be set. Before using ≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not using the movie camera. ≥The Status indicator goes off when the power turns off. ª How to turn the power on and ...
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...recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light. Select [YES] and set to [OFF], the battery is opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail. 12:30:45 1. 4. 2006 ≥You can rotate up by pinching the extension knob. ≥The viewfinder ...Using the LCD monitor You can open up the viewfinder 1 Lift it by pinching the viewfinder extension knob. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. Before using ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥If [0] or...
...recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light. Select [YES] and set to [OFF], the battery is opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail. 12:30:45 1. 4. 2006 ≥You can rotate up by pinching the extension knob. ≥The viewfinder ...Using the LCD monitor You can open up the viewfinder 1 Lift it by pinching the viewfinder extension knob. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. Before using ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥If [0] or...
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... OFF ON ≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥The movie camera will not go off . ≥When the movie camera is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the colour night... view function is used even if a tape/card is not inserted. Also, close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. The movie camera will reduce the battery recording/playback time. ≥This is only activated in quick start standby mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k and the ...
... OFF ON ≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥The movie camera will not go off . ≥When the movie camera is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the colour night... view function is used even if a tape/card is not inserted. Also, close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. The movie camera will reduce the battery recording/playback time. ≥This is only activated in quick start standby mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k and the ...
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...Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the card and then pull it straight out. 4 Securely close the card slot cover. ≥When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥If the following operations are performed when the access ...power 1. 1 OFF ON ª Concerning the card ≥Do not format the card with one stroke as far as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment. ª Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card ≥The SD Memory Card has a write ...
...Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the card and then pull it straight out. 4 Securely close the card slot cover. ≥When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥If the following operations are performed when the access ...power 1. 1 OFF ON ª Concerning the card ≥Do not format the card with one stroke as far as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment. ª Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card ≥The SD Memory Card has a write ...
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Clear and brilliant images are set to be recorded. ≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will automatically be recorded. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards ...
Clear and brilliant images are set to be recorded. ≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will automatically be recorded. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards ...
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Before using Using the remote control ª Remote control (10) (14) Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. (15) (16) (11) (12) (1) (3) (2) (4) (13) (17) (5) (1) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] -43- (2) Date/time button ... (17) Enter button [ENTER] -19¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the movie camera. ª Install a button-type battery Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the ...
Before using Using the remote control ª Remote control (10) (14) Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. (15) (16) (11) (12) (1) (3) (2) (4) (13) (17) (5) (1) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] -43- (2) Date/time button ... (17) Enter button [ENTER] -19¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the movie camera. ª Install a button-type battery Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the ...
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... to manufacturer's instructions. When the remote control is impossible. The battery is [VCR1]. Outdoors or under strong light, the movie camera may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. 22 VQT0T47 Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 xC or incinerate. ...If swallowed call your doctor. ª Remote control usable range ≥The distance between the remote control and the camera: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down , replace it depends on the remote control: 2 1 [VCR1]: Press [D] and [∫] ...
... to manufacturer's instructions. When the remote control is impossible. The battery is [VCR1]. Outdoors or under strong light, the movie camera may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. 22 VQT0T47 Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 xC or incinerate. ...If swallowed call your doctor. ª Remote control usable range ≥The distance between the remote control and the camera: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down , replace it depends on the remote control: 2 1 [VCR1]: Press [D] and [∫] ...
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... will go . 23 VQT0T47 When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod and causing the camera to fall off the table. ≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the free style remote control cannot be pressed halfway. ≥If the pin plug... goes. Left-handed users can be ensured. ≥Before using Free style remote control This controller can use the controller, attach the clip to the camera 1 Plug the free style remote control into the terminal as far as it will go , normal operation may not be used . Before using , make sure...
... will go . 23 VQT0T47 When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod and causing the camera to fall off the table. ≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the free style remote control cannot be pressed halfway. ≥If the pin plug... goes. Left-handed users can be ensured. ≥Before using Free style remote control This controller can use the controller, attach the clip to the camera 1 Plug the free style remote control into the terminal as far as it will go , normal operation may not be used . Before using , make sure...
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...] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic camera holding 1) 2) ≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-20-) ≥Power supply (-9-) ≥Insert a cassette/card (-14-, -15-) ≥Setting date/time (-11-) ...≥Colour balance and focus may not function properly. If the subject is backlit, it will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is turned on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are in the...
...] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic camera holding 1) 2) ≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-20-) ≥Power supply (-9-) ≥Insert a cassette/card (-14-, -15-) ≥Setting date/time (-11-) ...≥Colour balance and focus may not function properly. If the subject is backlit, it will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is turned on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are in the...
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...digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. ≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback. Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. (-8-) (When the camera is turned on with regular TVs (4:3), change the [REC ASPECT] setting before recording the images (-35-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting when ... you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button half way while a card is recorded properly. ≥In order to pause recording. ; Please turn the camera on the playback image or some cases, the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that the image is inserted. These are only...
...digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. ≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback. Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. (-8-) (When the camera is turned on with regular TVs (4:3), change the [REC ASPECT] setting before recording the images (-35-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting when ... you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button half way while a card is recorded properly. ≥In order to pause recording. ; Please turn the camera on the playback image or some cases, the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that the image is inserted. These are only...
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..., refer to -69-. ≥When recording pictures onto a card, the recording start recording at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the movie camera. You can also record mega pixel still pictures. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while recording image onto a... the recording pause. Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon. ≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the camera will be recorded. (-28-) ≥In order to record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend using the Card recording mode. ≥When...
..., refer to -69-. ≥When recording pictures onto a card, the recording start recording at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the movie camera. You can also record mega pixel still pictures. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while recording image onto a... the recording pause. Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon. ≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the camera will be recorded. (-28-) ≥In order to record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend using the Card recording mode. ≥When...
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...0.2 : 640k360 REC ASPECT [4:3]: 1M : 1280k960 0.3M : 640k480 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to shake the movie camera. ≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by hand. Record mode ª Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a ...not to Card Recording Mode. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. ≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie camera firmly with a magnification of 4k or higher, it as a guide for recording. 1) ø÷÷ 3 2) 3) 4) 1) Still picture...
...0.2 : 640k360 REC ASPECT [4:3]: 1M : 1280k960 0.3M : 640k480 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to shake the movie camera. ≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by hand. Record mode ª Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a ...not to Card Recording Mode. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. ≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie camera firmly with a magnification of 4k or higher, it as a guide for recording. 1) ø÷÷ 3 2) 3) 4) 1) Still picture...