Panasonic PV-GS500 Cautions for Use, ª About condensation, Remove the tape if it is inserted

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5:The Camcorder malfunctions on editing, dubbing from digital video equipment, or

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.

6:The warning/alarm indication [°] appears when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB 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.

•Is the setting for the remote control correct?

•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.)

•Is the USB driver installed?

Cautions for Use

ªAbout condensation

If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 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.

1Remove the tape if it is inserted.

≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.

2Leave the Camcorder with the cassette 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.

3Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the 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 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.

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.

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