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Panasonic NV-GS500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Video Camera

NV-GS500
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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VQT0T47

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS500 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0T47...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    ≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected Information for your safety technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright- As this equipment gets hot during use, protected technologies, authorization of the operate it in a well-ventilated place;...
  • Page 3 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for your safety ........2 Recording in natural colours (White balance) ..........38 Manual focus adjustment ........39 Before using Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment..39 Accessories............5 Optional..............5 Playback mode Parts identification and handling ......5 Fitting the lens cap..........8 Playing back tape..........

  • Page 5: Before Using

    Before using ≥Some optional accessories may not be Before using available in some countries. Accessories Parts identification and handling The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. ª Camera VSB0484 Built-in video flash -33- White balance sensor -38- Remote control sensor -22- Recording lamp -54-...
  • Page 6 Before using (13) (22) (14) (19) (10) (15) (23) (20) (16) (24) (21) (17) (25) (18) (11) (26) (27) (28) (29) (12) (19) Focus ring -39- BATT (20) LCD monitor -12- -66- (10) Viewfinder -12- -66- Due to limitations in LCD production Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or technology, there may be some tiny bright or...
  • Page 7 Before using (37) (37) Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise. (35) ≥Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE;...

  • Page 8: Fitting The Lens Cap

    Before using Fitting the lens cap The one-touch free-style grip belt Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ª To use as a grip belt Push the string through the belt. Push the Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. lens cap through the loop in the string.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    ≥Battery charging time ( completely connected to the AC adaptor -10- ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap. ≥Do not use the power cord for other ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee equipment since the power cord is exclusively the quality of this product.

  • Page 10: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    Before using ≥The recordable time will become shorter in the Charging time and recordable time following cases: The times shown in the tables below are for when ≥When you use both the viewfinder and the the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself,...

  • Page 11: Setting Date And Time

    Before using ≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not Open the LCD monitor or extend the using the movie camera. viewfinder to turn the power on and use the ≥The Status indicator goes off when the power movie camera again. turns off.

  • Page 12: Using The Lcd Monitor

    THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER ≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

  • Page 13: Quick Start

    Before using Quick Start ª To cancel Quick Start Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. When quick start is ON the battery power is still -18- being consumed, even when the LCD monitor ≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the and the viewfinder are closed.

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing A Cassette

    Before using ≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, Inserting/removing a cassette use the blank search function to find the position Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on where you want to continue recording. If you are the power. overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the sure to find the position where you want to...

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing A Card

    Before using Inserting/removing a card ª Concerning the card ≥Do not format the card with another movie Before inserting/removing a card, set the camera or any personal computer. This [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. operation may make the card unusable. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power ≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the turned on, this camera may malfunction or the card.

  • Page 16: Selecting A Mode

    Before using Selecting a mode ª Joystick and screen display Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is Rotate the mode dial. moved down, the indication changes.
  • Page 17 Before using 2) Tape recording mode 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) [AUTO]) Self-timer recording -35- Backlight compensation -30- Help mode -18- Soft skin mode -31- Tele macro -31- 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Iris or gain value...

  • Page 18: Help Mode

    Before using Help mode Switching the language Select an icon for an explanation of the function. You can switch the language on the screen ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. display or the menu screen. Press the joystick to display the icon during Set [LANGUAGE] >>...
  • Page 19 Before using ª Move the joystick right or press it to set the Operating with remote control selection. The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. Press the [MENU] button. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor ª Adjusting the brightness and colour Press the [POWER LCD] button. level Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. POWER ≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 21: Using The Remote Control

    Before using Using the remote control (10) (14) ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera (15) to be controlled. (16) (11) (12) (13) (17) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ (10) (11) Rewind/review button [6]...
  • Page 22 Before using ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the Caution mode for one pair of movie camera and remote Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to replaced.

  • Page 23: Free Style Remote Control

    Before using Free style remote control This controller can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the controller, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this camera more easily.

  • Page 24: Record Mode

    Check points ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the ≥Remove the lens cap. ( LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap cassettes marked LP mode. fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image...

  • Page 25: Recording On A Tape

    Record mode ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be ≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -10- ≥Carry out a recording check ( degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but ) to verify that -26- mosaic noise may appear on the playback the image is recorded properly.

  • Page 26: Recording Check

    Record mode Recording check ª Stopping blank search midway through The last image recorded is played back for 2 to Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon. 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

  • Page 27: Recording Still Pictures Onto A Card (Photoshot)

    Record mode ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): ª Select the size of still pictures to be When in focus and a good picture recorded on a card in Tape Recording can be recorded Mode. ± (The white lamp lights up.): Set [ADVANCED] >>...
  • Page 28 Record mode ª ª Select the size of still pictures to be About the shutter chance mark ≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in recorded on a card manual focus mode. Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select ≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the desired picture size.

  • Page 29: Zoom In/Out Function

    Record mode Zoom in/out function ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 times, then You can zoom in up to 12k optically. the digital zoom function will be activated. The ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. digital zoom function allows you to select a Wide-angle recording (zoom out): magnification from 30k to 700k.

  • Page 30: Recording Yourself

    Record mode Recording yourself Colour night view functions You can record yourself while viewing the LCD This function allows you to record colour subjects monitor. You can record persons in front of the in dark locations to stand out against the camera while presenting them the image.

  • Page 31: Soft Skin Mode

    Record mode ª Tele macro function To cancel the colour night view function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the Select the colour night view icon until the colour background, the image can be impressive. This night view indication disappear. camera can focus on the subject at a distance of ≥The [0 LUX COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] approx.

  • Page 32: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    Record mode Wind noise reduction function Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (fade in) This reduces the wind noise coming into the When you start recording, the image/audio microphone when recording. disappears completely and the image/audio ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. gradually appears.

  • Page 33: Anti-Ground-Shooting (Ags)

    Record mode ≥ Press the joystick to determine the setting. The AGS function may activate and cause the movie camera to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. In these cases, set [AGS] >>...
  • Page 34 Record mode ≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter ª Using the video flash VW-FLH3E speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (optional) ≥The video flash permits still picture recording in (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the video flash may not be light.

  • Page 35: Self-Timer Recording

    Record mode Self-timer recording Wide/Pro-Cinema Function You can record still pictures on a card using the You can record images with a 16:9 ratio. timer. Wide Function ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Press the joystick to display the icon.

  • Page 36: Image Stabilizer Function

    ≥If the self-timer is set, the camera records up to 10 still pictures continuously. ≥Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer.

  • Page 37: Recording In Various Situations (Scene Mode)

    Record mode Recording in various situations ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set (Scene mode) the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause speeds and apertures.

  • Page 38: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)

    Record mode ≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap Recording in natural colours fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (White balance) may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap. The automatic white balance function may not ≥When setting both the white balance and the reproduce natural colours depending on the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

  • Page 39: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Record mode Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. Shutter Speed ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to When recording persons outdoors at night, select [MANUAL].
  • Page 40 Record mode ª Manual shutter speed adjustment Card slow shutter mode ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury ≥If the shutter speed is set to 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, or light or sodium light because the colour and 1/12, then the card slow shutter mode will be brightness of the playback image may change.

  • Page 41: Playback Mode

    Playback mode Playback mode ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback. Playing back tape Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the volume. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) Operate with joystick.

  • Page 42: Slow-Motion Playback/ Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Playback mode Slow-motion playback/ ª To return to normal playback Press the [PLAY 1] button on the remote control frame-by-frame playback or move the joystick up to the [1] icon to start ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback. playback can only be performed by using the remote control.) Slow-motion playback ≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time...

  • Page 43: Playback On Tv

    Playback mode Playback on TV ª If the image or audio from this camera is not output on the TV Images recorded by this camera can be played ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this ≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings.

  • Page 44: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card

    Playback mode ≥The power will not turn off when the LCD ª About the compatibility of still monitor and the viewfinder are closed and pictures ≥The movie camera is compliant with the unified retracted during Tape/Card playback mode. ≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File previous or next picture can be displayed.

  • Page 45: Formatting A Card

    Playback mode ª Formatting a card To delete all files Move the joystick down to select [ Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

  • Page 46: Protecting Files On A Card

    Playback mode Protecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the You can write the data of pictures to be printed, files are locked, they will be deleted if the card is number of prints, and other information (DPOF formatted.)

  • Page 47: Edit Mode

    Edit mode Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Recording from a tape onto a card Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer from scenes that have already been recorded on to the instructions for the recorder.

  • Page 48: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)

    Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Turn on the movie camera and set to Tape Playback Mode. (Digital Dubbing) Select the input channel on the TV set and By connecting other digital video equipment with recorder. DV terminal and the movie camera by using the Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image- icon to start playback.

  • Page 49: Audio Dubbing

    Edit mode ª Audio dubbing To cancel the standby for recording When the camera is standby for recording, move You can add music or narration to the recorded the joystick down and select the [∫] icon or press cassette. the [∫] button on the remote control. (Audio dubbing can only be performed by using the remote control.) ≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during...

  • Page 50: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)

    Edit mode ≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the Printing pictures by directly tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be connecting to the printer (PictBridge) disturbed when this portion of the tape is played To print pictures by directly connecting the movie back.
  • Page 51 Edit mode ª Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT]. When you stop printing halfway ≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you Move the joystick down. cannot select [DPOF PRINT]. ≥Avoid the following operations during printing. ≥When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing, These operations disable proper printing.

  • Page 52: Menu

    Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -54- [USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 2) [ADVANCED] [REC SPEED]...
  • Page 53 Menu ª ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] [CARD PLAYBACK MENU] 1) [BASIC] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] [DATE/TIME] -37- -54- [PICT.QUALITY] [PROTECT] -28- -46- [PICTURE SIZE] -28- [REC ASPECT] 2) [ADVANCED] -35- [CLOCK SET] [DPOF SET] -11- -46- [FORMAT CARD] -45- 2) [ADVANCED] [BURST MODE] 3) [SETUP] -36-...

  • Page 54: Menus Related To Recording

    Menu Menus related to recording ª [BEEP SOUND] Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are ª [H.SHOE MIC] issued as follows. Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound 1 Beep ≥When you start recording noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom ≥When you turn on the power microphone (VW-VMH3E;...

  • Page 55: Menus Related To Playback

    Menu Menus related to playback Other menus ª ª [REC DATA] [JOYSTICK LED] Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick gain values, and white balance settings ( lights up in blue during operation. -38- etc.) used during the recordings are displayed ª...

  • Page 56: Others

    Others Others External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe Indications External microphone supporting LOWCUT the smart accessory shoe Various functions and the movie camera status (LOWCUT) are shown on the screen. Sports mode (Scene mode) -37- Basic indications Portrait mode (Scene mode) -37- Remaining battery power Low light mode (Scene mode)

  • Page 57: Warning/Alarm Indications

    Others (Red flash): Using the card that cannot be NO TAPE: recognized or no card is inserted No tape is inserted. -14- Photoshot picture quality TAPE END: -28- Remaining number of photoshot The tape came to the end during recording. pictures (When the remaining CHECK REC TAB: number of photoshot pictures...

  • Page 58: Functions That Cannot Be Used

    Others Functions that cannot be used NO DATA: There are not any recorded files on the simultaneously card. Some functions in the movie camera are disabled FILE LOCKED: or cannot be selected due to its specifications. You are attempting to erase protected files. The table below shows examples of functions CARD LOCKED: restricted by conditions.

  • Page 59: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)

    Others Before requesting repair (Problems ≥Change of ≥When digital zoom (12k and solutions) white balance or higher) is used ≥When the colour night Power/Body view function is used 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned ≥When the shutter speed is 1/12 or slower in the Card •...
  • Page 60 Others 5: The movie camera cannot be operated 2: The screen has changed suddenly. though powered up. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape The movie camera does not operate Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> normally. [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, •...
  • Page 61 Others 5: A function indication such as mode Playback (Pictures) indication, remaining tape time indication, 1: Although the movie camera is correctly or time code indication is not shown. connected to a TV, playback images cannot • If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], be seen.

  • Page 62: Cautions For Use

    In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. • If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the movie camera is turned off ª...
  • Page 63 Others Leave the movie camera with the cassette When normal playback cannot be performed cover closed to cool or warm it to the even after the head cleaning ambient temperature. One possible cause is that normal recording ≥The Status indicator blinks for about could not be performed because the heads were 1 minute and then the movie camera dirty at the time of recording.
  • Page 64 Others When you use your movie camera in a sandy Be sure to detach the battery after use ≥If the battery is left attached to the movie or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and camera, a minute amount of current is terminals of the movie camera.
  • Page 65 Others ª ª About the AC adaptor About the card ≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more When inserting or removing the card, always time than normal. set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely When the access lamp is illuminated (During high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may access to the card), do not pull out the card,...

  • Page 66: Explanation Of Terms

    Others ª Explanation of terms LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a ª Automatic white balance dry soft cloth. White balance adjustment recognizes the colour ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, of light and adjusts so the white colour will condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 67 Others ª White balance Recording a fast-moving subject ≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, The image recorded by the movie camera may it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject. become bluish or reddish under the influence of Recording a subject with little contrast light sources.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Recording system: Please confirm the latest information on the PCM digital recording following website. 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Image sensor: 1/4.7-inch 3CCD image sensor (This Site is English only.) [Effective pixels] Moving picture: 690 K...
  • Page 69 Specifications AC adaptor VSK0651 Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions: Approx.
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