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.... Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. However, there... PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS50 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with ...
.... Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. However, there... PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS50 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with ...
Operating Instructions
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... SHOCK HAZARD ... Store and handle your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that will not subject it may be exposed to recycle this unit. Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the...the lens with CANADIAN ICES-003. Do not attempt to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Such as it to disassemble this battery. 5 Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Your Palmcorder contains a ...
... SHOCK HAZARD ... Store and handle your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that will not subject it may be exposed to recycle this unit. Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the...the lens with CANADIAN ICES-003. Do not attempt to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Such as it to disassemble this battery. 5 Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Your Palmcorder contains a ...
Operating Instructions
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... Using the Viewfinder 21 Using the LCD Monitor 21 Using the Menu Screen 22 List of Menus 23 Setting Date and Time 27 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 27 LP Mode 27 Audio Recording Mode 27 CAMERA Mode Recording 28 Quick Start 29 Self-timer Recording 30 PhotoShot Recording on the DV...
... Using the Viewfinder 21 Using the LCD Monitor 21 Using the Menu Screen 22 List of Menus 23 Setting Date and Time 27 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 27 LP Mode 27 Audio Recording Mode 27 CAMERA Mode Recording 28 Quick Start 29 Self-timer Recording 30 PhotoShot Recording on the DV...
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... AC plug adaptor may be required for assistance in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (l 18) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 15, 16, 17) 4) MagicWire Remote Control with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC ...Cable and AC Cable (l 18) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 1) PV-DAC13 2) CGA-DU07 3) CR2025 N2QAEC000003 4) Before Using Standard Accessories...
... AC plug adaptor may be required for assistance in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (l 18) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 15, 16, 17) 4) MagicWire Remote Control with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC ...Cable and AC Cable (l 18) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 1) PV-DAC13 2) CGA-DU07 3) CR2025 N2QAEC000003 4) Before Using Standard Accessories...
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... the tape.) ≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) ≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.) 6 Turn the Palmcorder off , charging is completed. ≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it into the AC Wall Outlet. ≥Attach the... Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging process.) ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up .) ≥Press the 4 Button. (Recording ...
... the tape.) ≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) ≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.) 6 Turn the Palmcorder off , charging is completed. ≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it into the AC Wall Outlet. ≥Attach the... Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging process.) ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up .) ≥Press the 4 Button. (Recording ...
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.../CARD PB] (l 22, 28, 42, 56) 31) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 28, 35, 37) 32) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 20) 33) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l 18) 34) Battery Holder (l 18) 35) Tripod Receptacle ≥Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod. 36) Cassette Holder (l 20) 37) Speaker 38...
.../CARD PB] (l 22, 28, 42, 56) 31) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 28, 35, 37) 32) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 20) 33) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l 18) 34) Battery Holder (l 18) 35) Tripod Receptacle ≥Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod. 36) Cassette Holder (l 20) 37) Speaker 38...
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... into the Remote Controller. ≥When the button-type battery becomes weak, replace it with Panasonic PART NO. Discard used battery promptly. This controller allows the camera to be shot in fire. 16 If swallowed, call your doctor...Replace battery with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about one year, however, it goes...
... into the Remote Controller. ≥When the button-type battery becomes weak, replace it with Panasonic PART NO. Discard used battery promptly. This controller allows the camera to be shot in fire. 16 If swallowed, call your doctor...Replace battery with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about one year, however, it goes...
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...: Set [REMOTE] on the Remote Controller: [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis ≥The above ranges. ≥Within 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can be operated individually by...
...: Set [REMOTE] on the Remote Controller: [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis ≥The above ranges. ≥Within 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can be operated individually by...
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...CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] Lamps are for a long period of the DC Cable into the AC Adaptor Jack. In actual use , fully charge the battery. 1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it . Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF], and while pressing the ... A 1 h 30 min. B CGA-DU14 A 2 h 15 min. (1 h 35 min.) 2 h 45 min. B 6 h 45 min. (4 h 45 min.) Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Insert the battery-shaped connector of time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up , and charging...
...CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] Lamps are for a long period of the DC Cable into the AC Adaptor Jack. In actual use , fully charge the battery. 1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it . Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF], and while pressing the ... A 1 h 30 min. B CGA-DU14 A 2 h 15 min. (1 h 35 min.) 2 h 45 min. B 6 h 45 min. (4 h 45 min.) Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Insert the battery-shaped connector of time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up , and charging...
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... in dark blue. ≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot begin to confirm the selection of [EFFECT2] (l 39) will not be retained.) If, however, the Battery or AC Adaptor is on the Remote Controller. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 5 7 6 PICTURE 8 No.25 100-0012 Using the Menu Screen...
... in dark blue. ≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot begin to confirm the selection of [EFFECT2] (l 39) will not be retained.) If, however, the Battery or AC Adaptor is on the Remote Controller. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 5 7 6 PICTURE 8 No.25 100-0012 Using the Menu Screen...
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... 1 1 RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit SCENE INDEX 2HOUR WIND CUT OFF ZOOM MIC ON RETURN ---- Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the recorded sound can power the clock for re-recording. 27 With the "12bit 32kHz 4 track" Mode, ...SP 12bit 2HOUR OFF ON 16bit RETURN ---- Please check the time before recording. When the [0] Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is flashing, charge the built-in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other 2 tracks can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the...
... 1 1 RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit SCENE INDEX 2HOUR WIND CUT OFF ZOOM MIC ON RETURN ---- Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the recorded sound can power the clock for re-recording. 27 With the "12bit 32kHz 4 track" Mode, ...SP 12bit 2HOUR OFF ON 16bit RETURN ---- Please check the time before recording. When the [0] Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is flashing, charge the built-in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other 2 tracks can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the...
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...] is used during self-recording, only the basic indications, such as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are recorded normally and no left in Pause mode for 5 minutes). Quick Start When this feature, press the [QUICK START] button to turn...
...] is used during self-recording, only the basic indications, such as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are recorded normally and no left in Pause mode for 5 minutes). Quick Start When this feature, press the [QUICK START] button to turn...
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... operation light of Palmcorder is on. In this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in the Card Playback Mode, the [Removable disc] icon [Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2.0]) (If you use Windows 98SE/Me, the message, "File removable external memory card. Files recorded on a SD Memory Card... or MultiMediaCard It may not be lost If the battery Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you install the USB Driver while the USB Connection Kit. It may not recognize memory card files ...
... operation light of Palmcorder is on. In this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in the Card Playback Mode, the [Removable disc] icon [Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2.0]) (If you use Windows 98SE/Me, the message, "File removable external memory card. Files recorded on a SD Memory Card... or MultiMediaCard It may not be lost If the battery Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you install the USB Driver while the USB Connection Kit. It may not recognize memory card files ...
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... 39, 47) ≥GAIN UP: Gain up or down, the Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge appear. (l 31) 80 When the battery is discharged completely, the u ( v) Indication flashes. ≥When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however,...Standard Play Mode (l 27) Long Play Mode (l 27) 9) Index ≥For several seconds while index signals are displayed on the screen. 1) Remaining Battery Power [r] 8) ≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication changes. 6) 7) 8) 1) r SP 0h00m00s00f REC 2) R0:45 INDEX 5 t W T 9) 3) CINEMA 4) D....
... 39, 47) ≥GAIN UP: Gain up or down, the Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge appear. (l 31) 80 When the battery is discharged completely, the u ( v) Indication flashes. ≥When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however,...Standard Play Mode (l 27) Long Play Mode (l 27) 9) Index ≥For several seconds while index signals are displayed on the screen. 1) Remaining Battery Power [r] 8) ≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication changes. 6) 7) 8) 1) r SP 0h00m00s00f REC 2) R0:45 INDEX 5 t W T 9) 3) CINEMA 4) D....
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...] on the No Cassette is inserted. (l 20) [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the X LOW BATTERY MODE: Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication The Battery is protected Display. When reading of the Memory Card Warning/Alarm Indications (playback, format, when using the Multi-Picture ...SAVE]). Recharge it. (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), (l 18) and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f). 0: The internal lithium battery is low. ≥You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the tape, or you are attempting to do dubbing on the Cassette ...
...] on the No Cassette is inserted. (l 20) [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the X LOW BATTERY MODE: Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication The Battery is protected Display. When reading of the Memory Card Warning/Alarm Indications (playback, format, when using the Multi-Picture ...SAVE]). Recharge it. (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), (l 18) and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f). 0: The internal lithium battery is low. ≥You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the tape, or you are attempting to do dubbing on the Cassette ...
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become out of focus temporarily. ≥When you are disabled. ≥The Battery is replaced ≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes ≥If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] for approximately Function in ...
become out of focus temporarily. ≥When you are disabled. ≥The Battery is replaced ≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes ≥If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] for approximately Function in ...
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... may be distorted. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by magnetically ª About the AC Adaptor ≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high charged equipment and does not function or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may properly, turn on a beach, ...;Water may be sags and deteriorates. or increased sufficiently, charging starts Thereafter, turn off the Palmcorder power and continue flashing, and the Battery may not charge. Keep the AC Adaptor the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. 3 feet (1 meter) or...
... may be distorted. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by magnetically ª About the AC Adaptor ≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high charged equipment and does not function or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may properly, turn on a beach, ...;Water may be sags and deteriorates. or increased sufficiently, charging starts Thereafter, turn off the Palmcorder power and continue flashing, and the Battery may not charge. Keep the AC Adaptor the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. 3 feet (1 meter) or...
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...is consumed.) ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and ≥Damaged tape Battery clean. ª Condensation ≥Long operating hours Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, ...In this condition for about Palmcorder in the same manner as before. ≥If the heads become difficult. Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter. ≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from service centers. ≥Head cleaning due to check the 2 Open the Cassette ...
...is consumed.) ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and ≥Damaged tape Battery clean. ª Condensation ≥Long operating hours Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, ...In this condition for about Palmcorder in the same manner as before. ≥If the heads become difficult. Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter. ≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from service centers. ≥Head cleaning due to check the 2 Open the Cassette ...
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... ≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the Before storing the Palmcorder, take the Cassette Card, turn off .) If the Battery is left habit of children to prevent dust from the ≥Do not leave the Palmcorder in places that expose Palmcorder. substances or equipment. Store...all the components in a dry place with a soft cloth to contact with your fingers. Its recommend you completely use , be sure to Detach the Battery After Use tape. ª Optimal Use of a recording or may cause noise in images and AC Adaptor may damage the Palmcorder or AC sounds. it...
... ≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the Before storing the Palmcorder, take the Cassette Card, turn off .) If the Battery is left habit of children to prevent dust from the ≥Do not leave the Palmcorder in places that expose Palmcorder. substances or equipment. Store...all the components in a dry place with a soft cloth to contact with your fingers. Its recommend you completely use , be sure to Detach the Battery After Use tape. ª Optimal Use of a recording or may cause noise in images and AC Adaptor may damage the Palmcorder or AC sounds. it...
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...does not function malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture properly for the following subjects or following recording conditions. Recording a subject behind the Battery. The result is more adjusts the focus so that the subject can be impossible to -see angle. (l 49, 66) ª ...direct the Viewfinder or Lens to shut out unnecessary light. 95 Wipe it automatically records data, such as to the sun. Viewfinder Compatibility with Battery attached to it, it ≥If you want to be seriously damaged. If the MC Protector (not 2) supplied) or ND Filter ...
...does not function malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture properly for the following subjects or following recording conditions. Recording a subject behind the Battery. The result is more adjusts the focus so that the subject can be impossible to -see angle. (l 49, 66) ª ...direct the Viewfinder or Lens to shut out unnecessary light. 95 Wipe it automatically records data, such as to the sun. Viewfinder Compatibility with Battery attached to it, it ≥If you want to be seriously damaged. If the MC Protector (not 2) supplied) or ND Filter ...