Panasonic PV-GS500 operating instructions Using the built-in flash, ª When the flash is not used

Record mode

Using the built-in flash

Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].

≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will automatically flash as necessary.

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO SHOT

≥The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.

≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder.

≥The Camcorder, even when its flash has been turned off, automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in yellow.)

≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA] ([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, the flash cannot be lit. You can take a picture even if the indication is flashing.

≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet ).

≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the flash may not be lit.

≥Using the flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background.

≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is prohibited.

≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other means.

ªWhen the flash is not used

Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].

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ªTo adjust the brightness of the flash 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>

select the desired brightness level.

[ßj]:	If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
	[ßAj] indication will appear.)
[ßd0]:	In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]
	indication will appear.)
[ßi]:	If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
	or [ßAi] indication will appear.)

ªRed eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

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≥The [ ] indication appears.

≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished.

≥Use this when you take pictures of people in dark places.

≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions.

ªUsing the flash VW-FLH3 (optional)

≥The flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 2.5 m (8.2 feet) or more distant from the subject. The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 4 m (3.3 feet to 13.1 feet).

≥When the flash is ready, the [ß] indication appears.

≥The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot be used simultaneously.

≥The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted. ≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance

become fixed.

≥Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash.

≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the flash.

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