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- Page 1 Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions NV-MX500 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. (For UK Customers Only) VQT0A69...
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Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents CARD Mode Information for Your Safety ..........2 Using a Card..............31 Before Use Recording on a Card............31 Playing Back a Card ............33 Standard Accessories ............4 Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ......34 Optional Accessories............ -
Page 4: Before Use Standard Accessories
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. 2) Battery Pack ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery 4) Free Style Remote Controller provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! 5) Lens Cap 6) AV Cable -28-... -
Page 5: Controls And Components
-25- -33- This Technical Support Hot Line number is for (19) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -25- -33- Panasonic PC software related products only. Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] -15- (20) Colour Night View Button [C.NIGHT VIEW] -18- (21) For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Stop Button [∫]... - Page 6 Before Use ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. (60) Indication Output Button [OSD] -28- (61) Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] -42- (62) Reset Button [RESET] -52- (45) (63) Recording Button [REC] (42) -30- (64) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -29- (46) AV IN/OUT PHONES/REMOTE...
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Page 7: The Remote Controller
WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL (86) COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 (87) MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). (88) IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. -
Page 8: Power Supply
Before Use ≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Disconnecting the Power Source mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. (33) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (50) , slide the Battery or Power Supply DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it. -
Page 9: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Before Use Pass the other end of the String through the loop Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist. made by the String itself and pull it toward the direction indicated by an arrow. ≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt. Attaching the Shoulder Strap (When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection.) -
Page 10: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes
Before Use ≥The Viewfinder goes off. recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction). R E C (12) SAVE (11) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired -43- recording angle. -
Page 11: List Of Menus
Before Use ª [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] (51) Press the [MENU] Button Camera Mode Main-Menu (26) SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (51) 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using PRESS MENU TO EXIT (33) the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch... - Page 12 Before Use ª [VCR FUNCTIONS] [AUDIO REC] Audio Recording Mode -14- VCR Mode Main-Menu [SCENEINDEX] Scene Index Mode VCR FUNCTIONS -26- 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS [WIND CUT] 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP Wind Noise Reduction -18- 4.MULTI-PICTURES 5.RECORDING SETUP [ZOOM MIC] 6.AV IN/OUT SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS Zoom Microphone...
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Page 13: Setting Date And Time
Before Use ≥The settings information may not be displayed properly if Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode the camera data of this Movie Camera are played back on If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode other equipment. Menu can be called up quickly. -
Page 14: Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN verwijderen van de lithiumbatterij van de NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL printplaat, zoals aangegeven in de PANASONIC SUPPLIER. bovenstaande afbeelding. ≥Smelt de twee soldeerpunten waarmee de lithiumbatterij is vastgezet. ≥De vorm van de printplaat en de plaats van de soldeerpunten kan iets verschillen afhankelijk van het model camerarecorder. -
Page 15: Camera Mode
Camera Mode ª To Pause the Recording Camera Mode (32) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. Recording The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch PAUSE set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust PAUSE the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. -
Page 16: Photoshot
Camera Mode ª Frame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode) ª Continuous Photoshot Frame moving-picture recording makes it possible to obtain If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button natural still pictures with a high picture quality, even when pressed, the Movie Camera will continuously record still the scenes involve a lot of movement recording frame still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the... -
Page 17: Digital Zoom Function
Camera Mode Digital Zoom Function Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button [] Indication appears. repeatedly until the [ MEGA This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. -
Page 18: Backlight Compensation Function
Camera Mode ≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. When the image is completely gone, press the (32) Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording. (32) WIND CUT To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. Release the [FADE] Button ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -44-... -
Page 19: Recording In Natural Colours
Camera Mode (10) Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> Repeatedly press the [W.B] Button to select a [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [ ], [4], [Ω] desired White Balance Mode. or [º]). (26) SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH (10) (51) ≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears. -
Page 20: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Camera Mode ª About White Balance Sensor (26) Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. The White Balance Sensor determines the nature of the light source during recording. SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH (26) (49) ≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand 1/1000 during recording. -
Page 21: Manual Focus Adjustment
Camera Mode Manual Focus Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AUTO] or Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation [MANUAL]. where auto focus may not function well. To Lock the Brightness at a Desired Level Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch After Step 1, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [MANUAL]. -
Page 22: Using The Auto Pop-Up Flash
Camera Mode (23) AUTO: Press the [STILL] Button AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. STILL MNL (AGC): (23) The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the music. ≥Video Flash pops up and is lighted automatically, and the MNL (NO-AGC): image becomes still. - Page 23 Camera Mode ≥Adjust focus manually when using this mode. ( Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start -21- 7) Trailing Effect Mode [TRACER] recording. ≥It records images with a trailing effect. 8) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] (32) ≥It produces a mosaic-like image. 9) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] ≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half.
- Page 24 Camera Mode ª Multi-Picture Mode ≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they cannot be displayed again. Strobe Multi-Picture Mode: ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -45- You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. Manual Multi-Picture Mode: You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.
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Page 25: Vcr Mode
VCR Mode VCR Mode Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playing Back ª Cue/Review Playback The recorded scene can be played back immediately after SEARCH the recording. (17) Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (33) and set the SEARCH Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. (19) ≥The [VCR] Lamp (31) -
Page 26: Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
VCR Mode ≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion proceeds in the reverse direction. When the [D] Button is Press the [∫] Button. pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward Index Search Functions direction. -
Page 27: Playback Zoom Function
VCR Mode Continuous Index Search (68) Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote (67) Controller to select a desired digital effect. If the [9] Button or the [:] Button is pressed for ∫ 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at SELECT several-second intervals. -
Page 28: Playing Back On Your Tv
VCR Mode To Search the tape position of a desired picture among Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE], [MANUAL], [PHOTO] or the playback pictures displayed on 9 screens [SCENE]. After displaying pictures in Multi-Picture Mode, turn When [STROBE] is selected: the [PUSH] Dial (26) -
Page 29: Audio Dubbing
VCR Mode Audio Dubbing When you set [MODE] of [AUDIO LEVEL] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Audio Level Indication appears. You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. Adjust the [GAIN] value. ≥If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound is erased. -
Page 30: Recording The Contents Of Other Equipment
VCR Mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Movie Camera: Press the [∫] Button to stop playback. (Digital Dubbing) Recording the Contents of Other Equipment By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal using a DV After connecting the Movie Camera and the other Cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, dubbing can be done in the equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures. -
Page 31: Card Mode
CARD Mode ≥If the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector CARD Mode (13) is set to [CARD] with a Card inserted, the Movie Camera is Using a Card automatically turned off when you leave it for about 6 minutes without performing any recording. A Card can be used to record still pictures. - Page 32 CARD Mode ≥During copying, the Indication appears. Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode) (13) Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector [CARD]. T A P E C A R D TAPE CARD CARD MODE NOW WRITING ≥Search starts from the current Tape position, and images (13) with Photo Index signals are recorded onto the Card sequentially.
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Page 33: Playing Back A Card
CARD Mode Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode) Playing Back a Card (13) Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector It plays back files recorded on a Card. [CARD]. ≥When you set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode, TAPE CARD the Card Contents are displayed to inform you which CARD MODE kind(s) of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data) are recorded on the Card. -
Page 34: Recording Pictures On A Card To A Tape
CARD Mode ≥The selected file is shown on the entire screen. Using File Search Mode MPEG4 100-0001 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE SEARCH] >> [YES]. (26) SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH VOICE (51) FILE SEARCH 1 Folder-File Number (When the picture is played back) File Name (When the MPEG4 data is played back) PRESS MENU TO RETURN 2 Picture Size (When the picture is played back) (... -
Page 35: Slide Show
CARD Mode ≥If a picture other than the first one is displayed, only the To Select Pictures to Play Back in Your Slide Show subsequent pictures will be copied. Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >>... -
Page 36: Creating A Title
CARD Mode To Delete the Selected Picture (26) Select [COLOUR] and press the [PUSH] Dial , turn it to adjust the colour and press it. Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >> [DELETE] >> [YES]. (26) SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG... -
Page 37: Protecting The Files On A Card
CARD Mode ≥For other notes concerning this item, see (26) Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial -47- ≥The selected file is deleted from the Card. Protecting the Files on a Card ≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection is cancelled. (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent To Select and Delete All Files... - Page 38 CARD Mode (13) Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector [CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication appears. CARD TAPE CARD MODE (13) Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [DPOF SETTING] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE]. (26) SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH (51) DPOF SETTING (PRINT QUANTITY) PRESS MENU TO EXIT ≥To print all pictures one at a time, select [ALL 1].
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Page 39: With A Pc
With a PC With a PC (44) Connect the supplied USB Cable to [USB] Socket Personal Computer Connection Kit Using the optional Personal Computer Connection Kit, you can import still pictures into your personal computer. AV IN/OUT PHONES/REMOTE USB/ EDITD(MINI) DIGITAL STILL PICTURE... - Page 40 With a PC [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this. [TITLE]: This contains the data of the preset titles (Pre00001.ttl) and original titles (Usr00001.ttl, etc.). [PRL001]: MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in ASF format (MOL001.ASF etc.).
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Page 41: Others
Others Others 2k%: Variable Speed Search -25- 1/500: When you adjust shutter speed manually, Indications this indication appears. -20- SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback -35- Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown SLIDE;: Slide Show Playback Pause -35- on the screen. M.SLIDE!: Manual Slide Show Playback -35-... -
Page 42: Owner Id
Others ß Video Flash (setting to [AUTO]) REMOTE: -22- Video Flash turned off (when lighted yellos, Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. the Flash Sensor determined that the light is UNPLAYABLE TAPE needed) (OTHER FORMAT): -22- -45- £: Red Eye Reduction You are attempting to play back a tape section that has -22- been recorded with a different TV system. - Page 43 Others ª Quick Charge ª Progressive Photoshot Function ≥The Battery model CGR-D53S/CGR-D815 (optional) is not ≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point quick-charge type Battery. from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥When you change to the Still Picture Mode, you will hear a Time Before [QUICK] Lamp Stops Flashing (Quick Charge) and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording click.
- Page 44 Others ª Backlight Compensation Function ≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback ≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight images may flicker. ≥When using this mode, using the Colour Night View Compensation Function does not work. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Function cancels this mode.
- Page 45 Others ≥When the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME] ( Picture Adjustment -16- ≥Settings once performed will remain valid so long as the ≥When the Colour Night View Mode is set ( -18- [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is set to [MANUAL]. It In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function is therefore recommended that the Picture Adjustment be is not possible.
- Page 46 Others ª Playback Zoom Function ≥During the recording with analog input, the Card Photoshot ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote and the MPEG4 Recording are not possible. Analog-Digital Conversion Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. ≥When the Movie Camera is connected with other digital ≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch from video equipment through its DV Terminal, images recorded VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is...
- Page 47 Others ≥Wide function ≥When performing Cue or Review Playback of a voice data, -18- ≥Frame function the Playback elapsed time may not correspond to the -16- ≥Colour Night View function actual recording time of the Voice data. -18- ≥Digital Effect functions ≥When playing back a MPEG4 or voice data recorded by -22- ≥Title functions...
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Page 48: Cautions For Use
Others ≥A full-coloured title made by another equipment cannot be When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar played back or added to the picture with this Movie place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera. - Page 49 Others When the [QUICK] and [100%] Charge Lamps Flash Notes: ≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner. Alternately, or When No Charge Lamps Light Remove and then re-attach the Battery. Or, attach the Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use Battery to the Movie Camera and perform playback (or some it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.
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Page 50: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Others Battery than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature ≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will increases, it goes back to the normal brightness. shorten the life of the Battery. ≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminal Extremely high precision technology is may rust and cause malfunctions. - Page 51 Others automatically to protect the tape or a Card and to save the Playback (Pictures) Battery power. ( 1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] -15- -31- 3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on long Button is pressed.
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Page 52: Explanation Of Terms
Others Others second). If this data is included in a recording, an address is 1: When the USB Cable is disconnected, an error assigned to each image on the tape. ≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the message will appear. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Dimensions: Approx. 75 (W) 91 (H) 179 (D) mm Weight: Specifications Approx. 750 g (without Battery and DV cassette) Approx. 890 g (with VSB0419 and DVM60) Operating Temperature: Digital Video Camera C–40 Information for your safety Operating Humidity: 10%–80% Power Source: Card Memory Functions... - Page 54 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE 640t480 2048t1496 SIZE PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 16MB 32MB 64MB 1760 128MB 1760 3520 256MB 1760 3520 7040 512MB 3520 7040 14080 ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
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Page 55: Index
Index ª A ª P AC Adaptor..............8, 48 Photoshot..............16, 31 AE Lock ................21 Picture Adjustment............22 Audio Dubbing..............29 Picture Size............... 34 Audio Level Adjustment............ 29 Picture-in-Picture Mode ............ 23 Auto Focus ............... 52 Playback Digital Effects ............ 27 Auto Pop-up Flash............