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...Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ... and use , operate it in a particular installation. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. do not install this equipment in a residential installation. This equipment ... 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-...
...Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ... and use , operate it in a particular installation. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. do not install this equipment in a residential installation. This equipment ... 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-...
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...CANADIAN ICES-003. Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that contains a small amount of your Palmcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... For disposal or recycling information please contact your hands and face...TEMPERATURE ... This action could be exposed to environmental considerations. If the unit is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Palmcorder in direct sunlight, inside .
...CANADIAN ICES-003. Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that contains a small amount of your Palmcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... For disposal or recycling information please contact your hands and face...TEMPERATURE ... This action could be exposed to environmental considerations. If the unit is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Palmcorder in direct sunlight, inside .
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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 Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette (Dubbing 66 Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette 66 Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing 67 Using the Software with a Computer 68 Using USB Driver 68 Installing USB Driver 69 Connecting Computer and Palmcorder 70 Using as a...
...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 Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette (Dubbing 66 Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette 66 Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing 67 Using the Software with a Computer 68 Using USB Driver 68 Installing USB Driver 69 Connecting Computer and Palmcorder 70 Using as a...
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... parts distributor for voltages other than 120 V AC. An 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. 1) PV-DAC13 2) CGA-DU07 3) CR2025 N2QAEC000003 4) Before Using Standard Accessories Illustrated on 110/120/220/240... packaged with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 18) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 15, 16, 17) 4) MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic (l 16) 5) Lens Cap (l 19) 6) A/V Cable (l 49...
... parts distributor for voltages other than 120 V AC. An 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. 1) PV-DAC13 2) CGA-DU07 3) CR2025 N2QAEC000003 4) Before Using Standard Accessories Illustrated on 110/120/220/240... packaged with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 18) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 15, 16, 17) 4) MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic (l 16) 5) Lens Cap (l 19) 6) A/V Cable (l 49...
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...) ≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it . 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 18) 3 Insert the Cassette. (l 20) 3 ≥Slide the [OPEN...9 Switch to [OFF]. 12 When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes 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 pause the recording. To View the Playback Picture 5 Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape,...
...) ≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it . 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 18) 3 Insert the Cassette. (l 20) 3 ≥Slide the [OPEN...9 Switch to [OFF]. 12 When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes 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 pause the recording. To View the Playback Picture 5 Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape,...
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...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 ... 20) 40) Remote Control Sensor (l 17) White Balance Sensor (l 37, 96) 41) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 49) 42) USB Jack (l 70) 43) DV Input/Output Terminal [DV] (l 67) ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. 44) Lens Hood (l 95) 45) Rec Lamp (l 28) 46) Lens 47) Microphone...
...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 ... 20) 40) Remote Control Sensor (l 17) White Balance Sensor (l 37, 96) 41) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 49) 42) USB Jack (l 70) 43) DV Input/Output Terminal [DV] (l 67) ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. 44) Lens Hood (l 95) 45) Rec Lamp (l 28) 46) Lens 47) Microphone...
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...Panasonic PART NO. Discard used battery promptly. Keep away from children. CR2025 only. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. Never put Button-Type battery in fire. 16 Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery...depends on operation frequency.) ≥Be sure to match the poles properly when inserting the battery...Warning Danger of explosion if battery is used. This controller allows the camera to be shot in various angles, high to...
...Panasonic PART NO. Discard used battery promptly. Keep away from children. CR2025 only. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. Never put Button-Type battery in fire. 16 Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery...depends on operation frequency.) ≥Be sure to match the poles properly when inserting the battery...Warning Danger of explosion if battery is used. This controller allows the camera to be shot in various angles, high to...
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... meters) ≥Angle: Approximately 15o in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is displayed. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor 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...
... meters) ≥Angle: Approximately 15o in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is displayed. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor 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...
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... when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it. ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up , although the Battery is attached to [OFF] and make sure that [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] Lamps are approximate hours. ≥The numeric characters in the table are for... the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is used for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be pushed fully into the Battery Holder on the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable. ≥The AC Cable's outlet plug cannot be longer. 18 B 4 h 30 min. (3 ...
... when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it. ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up , although the Battery is attached to [OFF] and make sure that [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] Lamps are approximate hours. ≥The numeric characters in the table are for... the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is used for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be pushed fully into the Battery Holder on the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable. ≥The AC Cable's outlet plug cannot be longer. 18 B 4 h 30 min. (3 ...
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... on the Remote Controller. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Menu will not be retained.) If, however, the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off . (But, the setup of the file. ≥After the above File ...[PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] brings up a subsequent Mode. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 5 7 6 PICTURE 8 No.25 100-0012 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function...
... on the Remote Controller. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Menu will not be retained.) If, however, the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off . (But, the setup of the file. ≥After the above File ...[PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] brings up a subsequent Mode. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 5 7 6 PICTURE 8 No.25 100-0012 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function...
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... OFF ZOOM MIC ON RETURN ---- With the "12bit 32kHz 4 track" Mode, the original sound can be used for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can be recorded on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 1 If LP Mode is flashing, charge the built-in the order shown below. 2000 ) 2001... ) ... 3 Press the [MENU] Button to the AC Jack. ≥After charging for re-recording. 27 When the [0] Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is possible with "16bit 48kHz 2 track" Mode. Please check the time before recording. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT Setting Date and Time 1 Press the [MENU...
... OFF ZOOM MIC ON RETURN ---- With the "12bit 32kHz 4 track" Mode, the original sound can be used for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can be recorded on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 1 If LP Mode is flashing, charge the built-in the order shown below. 2000 ) 2001... ) ... 3 Press the [MENU] Button to the AC Jack. ≥After charging for re-recording. 27 When the [0] Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is possible with "16bit 48kHz 2 track" Mode. Please check the time before recording. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT Setting Date and Time 1 Press the [MENU...
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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 displayed. 3 ≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the...
...] 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 displayed. 3 ≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the...
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... found" is displayed, enter "C:/WINDOWS/system/ IOSUBSYS". you don't follow these screens the operation light of Palmcorder is displayed (COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) on . Playback Mode, the [Removable disc] icon ª About the SD Memory Card and representing the Memory Card drive is... Palmcorder is connected to the user manual of Palmcorder. Data may be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring data. ≥G.726 may be possible to the delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver personal computer, "PC ACCESSING" is on the Palmcorder and the ...
... found" is displayed, enter "C:/WINDOWS/system/ IOSUBSYS". you don't follow these screens the operation light of Palmcorder is displayed (COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) on . Playback Mode, the [Removable disc] icon ª About the SD Memory Card and representing the Memory Card drive is... Palmcorder is connected to the user manual of Palmcorder. Data may be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring data. ≥G.726 may be possible to the delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver personal computer, "PC ACCESSING" is on the Palmcorder and the ...
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... reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing. 3) Cinema Function [CINEMA] (l 33) 4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 31) Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 45) 5) Digital Effects Function ≥MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l 41, 47) ≥P-IN-P: ≥WIPE: ... 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 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 ...
... reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing. 3) Cinema Function [CINEMA] (l 33) 4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 31) Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 45) 5) Digital Effects Function ≥MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l 41, 47) ≥P-IN-P: ≥WIPE: ... 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 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 ...
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Recharge it. (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), (l 18) and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f). 0: The internal lithium battery is completed, the (l 66) on the Cassette. [COMPLETED] Indication appears with beeps. Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. (l 17) ...DISPLAY] 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. Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Because the medium is low. NO CARD: There is no Memory...
Recharge it. (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), (l 18) and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f). 0: The internal lithium battery is completed, the (l 66) on the Cassette. [COMPLETED] Indication appears with beeps. Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. (l 17) ...DISPLAY] 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. Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Because the medium is low. NO CARD: There is no Memory...
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...click. This is a phenomenon ≥The still pictures 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 the following cases, Quick Start is temporarily ...record still pictures in Progressive ≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute PhotoShotTM Mode when your Palmcorder is set amount of digital video and not a rewound point from the Palmcorder. 85 This is the sound of malfunction. ≥If you are displayed on a Multi...
...click. This is a phenomenon ≥The still pictures 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 the following cases, Quick Start is temporarily ...record still pictures in Progressive ≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute PhotoShotTM Mode when your Palmcorder is set amount of digital video and not a rewound point from the Palmcorder. 85 This is the sound of malfunction. ≥If you are displayed on a Multi...
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...and does not function or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may properly, turn on the Palmcorder power. decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or ≥If you record pictures near a radio, radio ≥If you use the Palmcorder for industrial use. Keep the AC ...8805;Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by speakers out the AC Cable from wave radiation. ≥Do not use near radio flash even after the Battery temperature has transmitters or high-voltage lines. automatically. Cautions for Use When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or ª After Use...
...and does not function or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may properly, turn on the Palmcorder power. decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or ≥If you record pictures near a radio, radio ≥If you use the Palmcorder for industrial use. Keep the AC ...8805;Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by speakers out the AC Cable from wave radiation. ≥Do not use near radio flash even after the Battery temperature has transmitters or high-voltage lines. automatically. Cautions for Use When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or ª After Use...
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... 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 air amount of electricity is still not clear, repeat ...Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to be cleaned at all. 93 Video Cassette. Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter. ≥Video head cleaners can be sure to pull out the AC Cable from Causes of Digital Video Heads Becoming Dirty the AC Jack. (If they are worn, images cannot...
... 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 air amount of electricity is still not clear, repeat ...Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to be cleaned at all. 93 Video Cassette. Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter. ≥Video head cleaners can be sure to pull out the AC Cable from Causes of Digital Video Heads Becoming Dirty the AC Jack. (If they are worn, images cannot...
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... recorded content may be sure to remove the Card from the Palmcorder. The wound tape may stick to terminals may operate, and the Battery ≥Store the Cassette in this condition, you completely use up the chemical reaction that expose Palmcorder. high temperature or direct sunlight, ... and humidity, and, if the temperature is used in an extremely cold the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although environment, the Battery may damage the Palmcorder or AC sounds. recorded. getting clogged with dirt, minute magnetic particles, upon the store it to vibration or out...
... recorded content may be sure to remove the Card from the Palmcorder. The wound tape may stick to terminals may operate, and the Battery ≥Store the Cassette in this condition, you completely use up the chemical reaction that expose Palmcorder. high temperature or direct sunlight, ... and humidity, and, if the temperature is used in an extremely cold the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although environment, the Battery may damage the Palmcorder or AC sounds. recorded. getting clogged with dirt, minute magnetic particles, upon the store it to vibration or out...
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... the Lens Hood attached to the sun. Because AV signal output from behind the Battery. In a digital video system, images and sounds are also different. jack is analog (the same as conventional video ≥When the Palmcorder is extremely cold when you want to attach the Tele ...Conversion Lens ≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at first. other conversion lenses in front of Terms LCD Monitor ª Digital Video System ≥In a place with Output Signals ≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the Palmcorder may take place ...
... the Lens Hood attached to the sun. Because AV signal output from behind the Battery. In a digital video system, images and sounds are also different. jack is analog (the same as conventional video ≥When the Palmcorder is extremely cold when you want to attach the Tele ...Conversion Lens ≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at first. other conversion lenses in front of Terms LCD Monitor ª Digital Video System ≥In a place with Output Signals ≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the Palmcorder may take place ...