Panasonic PV-GS500 Charging time and recordable time, Turning the Camcorder on

Before using

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.

CGR-DU06	A	1 h 40 min
(7.2 V/	B	1 h 5 min
640 mAh)		(1 h)
CGA-DU12	A	2 h 25 min
(7.2 V/	B	1 h 55 min
1150 mAh)		(1 h 50 min)
Supplied	A	2 h 45 min
battery/	B	2 h 10 min
CGA-DU14		(2 h 10 min)
(7.2 V/
1360 mAh)
CGA-DU21	A	3 h 55 min
(7.2 V/	B	3 h 15 min
2040 mAh)		(3 h 15 min)

ACharging time

BMaximum continuously recordable time “1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes. ≥The battery CGA-DU14 is supplied.

≥The charging time and recordable time shown in the table are approximations. The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording).

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases:

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using the 0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.

≥When you use this Camcorder with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button.

≥When you use accessories fitted on the Camcorder’s smart accessory shoe such as the stereo zoom microphone and video DC light, etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of the Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is normal.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change: # #

# # . If the battery

discharges, then ( ) will flash.

Turning the Camcorder on

When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (-83-) may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.

ªHow to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

1

OFF ON

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on.

≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off.

ªHow to turn off the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

1

OFF ON

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not using the Camcorder.

≥The Status indicator goes off when the power turns off.

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