Panasonic PV-GS500 User Manual
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LSQT0975
5: The Camcorder malfunctions on editing,
dubbing from digital video equipment, or
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV”
or “Quick Movie Magic”.
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV”
or “Quick Movie Magic”.
• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as
SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit
(sound recording mode), 4:3 and Wide,
recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder
may malfunction at a point where the mode
switches. When you edit, do not record in
multiple modes.
(sound recording mode), 4:3 and Wide,
recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder
may malfunction at a point where the mode
switches. When you edit, do not record in
multiple modes.
6: The warning/alarm indication [
°] appears
when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB
camera mode.
camera mode.
• Did you press the menu button or the recording
start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera
mode.
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera
mode.
• Is the setting for the remote control correct?
• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting
• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting
it? Insert a tape.
• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright
protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape
with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot
be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape
can be played.)
with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot
be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape
can be played.)
• Is the USB driver installed?
Cautions for Use
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About condensation
If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation
occurs on the head or the tape, condensation
indication [
occurs on the head or the tape, condensation
indication [
3] is displayed on the viewfinder or
the LCD monitor and the messages [
3DEW
DETECT] or [
3EJECT TAPE] (only when the
tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the
procedure below.
procedure below.
1
Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2
Leave the Camcorder with the cassette
cover closed to cool or warm it to the
ambient temperature.
≥The status indicator blinks for about
cover closed to cool or warm it to the
ambient temperature.
≥The status indicator blinks for about
1 minute and then the Camcorder
automatically turns off. Leave it for about
1.5 to 2 hours.
automatically turns off. Leave it for about
1.5 to 2 hours.
3
Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then
check if the condensation indication
disappears.
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then
check if the condensation indication
disappears.
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen.
If so, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for condensation even before the
condensation indication is displayed.
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not
If so, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for condensation even before the
condensation indication is displayed.
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not
display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you
notice condensation on the lens or the main
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise
condensation may be formed on the heads or
the cassette tape.
notice condensation on the lens or the main
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise
condensation may be formed on the heads or
the cassette tape.
When the lens is fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens temperature becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears
naturally.
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens temperature becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears
naturally.
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