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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. NV-GS500 Before use, please read these instructions completely. GN VQT0T47
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... 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 ... the Microphone Sensitivity Level........ 32 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS 33 Using the built-in video flash 33 Self-timer recording 35 Wide/Pro-Cinema Function 35 Image stabilizer function 36 ...47 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 47 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 48 Audio dubbing 49 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge 50 Menu Menu ...
... 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 ... the Microphone Sensitivity Level........ 32 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS 33 Using the built-in video flash 33 Self-timer recording 35 Wide/Pro-Cinema Function 35 Image stabilizer function 36 ...47 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 47 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 48 Audio dubbing 49 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge 50 Menu Menu ...
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...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) Free style remote control -235) Lens cap -86) Multi cable -477) Shoulder strap -78) Digital video head cleaner -639) ...plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥When the movie camera is connected with this product. ≥Some optional accessories may not be available in video flash -33(2) White balance sensor -38- Remote control sensor -22(3) Recording lamp -54...
...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) Free style remote control -235) Lens cap -86) Multi cable -477) Shoulder strap -78) Digital video head cleaner -639) ...plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥When the movie camera is connected with this product. ≥Some optional accessories may not be available in video flash -33(2) White balance sensor -38- Remote control sensor -22(3) Recording lamp -54...
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...playback. Record mode ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will flash in red.) 6) Quality of the image on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of still pictures ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the connected TV (-43... to start recording. 2 Press the recording start/stop button again to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time. 25 VQT0T47 Please turn the camera on a tape, refer to -10-. ≥Carry out a recording check (-26-) to verify that is 2 to pause recording. ; These are...
...playback. Record mode ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will flash in red.) 6) Quality of the image on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of still pictures ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the connected TV (-43... to start recording. 2 Press the recording start/stop button again to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time. 25 VQT0T47 Please turn the camera on a tape, refer to -10-. ≥Carry out a recording check (-26-) to verify that is 2 to pause recording. ; These are...
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... longer depending on a PC, and format your important data on the card. If so, back up your card with this movie camera. 36 VQT0T47 We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that you turn the image stabilizer off. ...the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used . ≥If the self-timer is shaken greatly ≥When you release the [PHOTO SHOT] button. ≥This is not mega pixel still-picture recording. ≥The video flash is not used ≥When the camera is set, the camera records...
... longer depending on a PC, and format your important data on the card. If so, back up your card with this movie camera. 36 VQT0T47 We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that you turn the image stabilizer off. ...the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used . ≥If the self-timer is shaken greatly ≥When you release the [PHOTO SHOT] button. ≥This is not mega pixel still-picture recording. ≥The video flash is not used ≥When the camera is set, the camera records...
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... press the [;] button on the remote control to stop playback. (Player) Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-imagequality dubbing can be done in... digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable. ≥If you connect the movie camera and a recorder with the remote control: While pressing the [¥...
... press the [;] button on the remote control to stop playback. (Player) Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-imagequality dubbing can be done in... digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable. ≥If you connect the movie camera and a recorder with the remote control: While pressing the [¥...
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... ≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the movie camera, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback. ≥Disconnect the USB cable since ...the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly. ≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select the desired sound by [SETUP] >>...the playback tape. ≥The images on the recorder monitor may not be able to perform digital dubbing in the [SETUP] menu. Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the ...
... ≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the movie camera, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback. ≥Disconnect the USB cable since ...the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly. ≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select the desired sound by [SETUP] >>...the playback tape. ≥The images on the recorder monitor may not be able to perform digital dubbing in the [SETUP] menu. Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the ...
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... is inserted. CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to the end during recording. :: The video heads are attempting to Card Slot. Close the cassette cover. -14- Textual indications 3DEW DETECT...powering-on a non-recorded tape. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] ...: [1600k1200] Image size 4M : [2288k1728] Image size ≥For images not recorded with this movie camera. REMOTE : An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. -222END: The tape came to record pictures...
... is inserted. CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to the end during recording. :: The video heads are attempting to Card Slot. Close the cassette cover. -14- Textual indications 3DEW DETECT...powering-on a non-recorded tape. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] ...: [1600k1200] Image size 4M : [2288k1728] Image size ≥For images not recorded with this movie camera. REMOTE : An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. -222END: The tape came to record pictures...
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Functions ≥Digital zoom ≥Pro-Cinema Function ≥Fade ≥Backlight compensation ≥Help mode ≥Recording check ≥Blank search ≥Soft skin ≥Tele macro ≥Colour Night View ≥Pro-Cinema Function ≥Continuous Photoshot ≥Video flash ≥Zoom microphone ...DATA: There are disabled or cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in PC Connection Mode with the USB cable connected to the movie camera. This may solve the problem. NO INK IN PRINTER: There is rotated by conditions. The table below shows examples of 0...
Functions ≥Digital zoom ≥Pro-Cinema Function ≥Fade ≥Backlight compensation ≥Help mode ≥Recording check ≥Blank search ≥Soft skin ≥Tele macro ≥Colour Night View ≥Pro-Cinema Function ≥Continuous Photoshot ≥Video flash ≥Zoom microphone ...DATA: There are disabled or cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in PC Connection Mode with the USB cable connected to the movie camera. This may solve the problem. NO INK IN PRINTER: There is rotated by conditions. The table below shows examples of 0...
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...] button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function. (-42-) Playback (Pictures) 1: Although the movie camera is played back by using the head cleaner for digital video (Supplied). (-63-) • If the terminal for the connection. • Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? When... of image data, backing up on a personal computer is done with no audio dubbing is not clear. • Are the heads of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may appear depending...
...] button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function. (-42-) Playback (Pictures) 1: Although the movie camera is played back by using the head cleaner for digital video (Supplied). (-63-) • If the terminal for the connection. • Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? When... of image data, backing up on a personal computer is done with no audio dubbing is not clear. • Are the heads of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may appear depending...
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... the mode switches. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the movie camera from digital video equipment, or using "MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for the remote control correct? • Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting...8226; To disconnect the USB cable safely, doubleclick the [ ] icon in the WEB camera mode. • Did you press the menu button or the recording start/stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on editing, dubbing from . Do not attempt to open the cassette...
... the mode switches. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the movie camera from digital video equipment, or using "MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for the remote control correct? • Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting...8226; To disconnect the USB cable safely, doubleclick the [ ] icon in the WEB camera mode. • Did you press the menu button or the recording start/stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on editing, dubbing from . Do not attempt to open the cassette...
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... to the heads.) ª About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may become dirty, normal recording and playback are clean. Others 2 Leave the movie camera with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera, set it for about 1 hour. During playback...
... to the heads.) ª About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may become dirty, normal recording and playback are clean. Others 2 Leave the movie camera with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera, set it for about 1 hour. During playback...
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...: Motion JPEG Image size: 320k240 pixels (QVGA) Frame rate: Approx. 6 fps 68 VQT0T47 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for Camera File system, based on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC...
...: Motion JPEG Image size: 320k240 pixels (QVGA) Frame rate: Approx. 6 fps 68 VQT0T47 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for Camera File system, based on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC...