MasterPage: Cover GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM ENGLISH 7 GETTING STARTED DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA GZ-MC500E/EK VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20 STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 29 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31 MENU SETTINGS 48 REFERENCES 52 To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Removable Hard Disk Enjoying Various Playback Features In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk is a new type of card media that enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Reference_Heading0_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM EN ADVANCED OPERATIONS Contents 3 31 RECORDING FEATURES ..................................... 31 GETTING STARTED 7 Provided Accessories ...................................... 7 Index .............................................................. 10 Power ............................................................. 14 Operation Mode ............................................. 16 Language Setting ........
MasterPage: Safty_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 4 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital media camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 4 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
MasterPage: Safty_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
MasterPage: Safty_Left GZ-MC500PAL_02Safety.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:34 PM 6 EN Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
MasterPage: Heading0_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM Provided Accessories OR EN 7 a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E b Power cord (AP-V14E only) c Battery Pack BN-VM200U d S-Video/Audio/Video Cable e Cable Adapter f USB Cable (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 8 EN GETTING STARTED Attaching the Strap Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood 1 Press and hold both The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do. sides as shown, then detach the fastener (large). 2 Pass the strap ring To attach Align the lens hood with the camera’s lens, and then turn the hood clockwise a. through the eyelet on the lens side.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. NOTES: ● Take care not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camera. Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 10 EN GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover X, d and e during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover Y during playback.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM EN 11 Controls Indicators a Mode Button [MODE] (墌 pg. 16) b Recording Mode Dial (墌 pg. 16, 31 – 32) c Lock Button (墌 pg. 16) d Power Switch [OFF, , ] (墌 pg. 16) e Battery/CF Card Cover Open Switch [OPEN] U Power/Charge Lamp (墌 pg. 14, 16) V Access Lamp (Lights up or blinks when you (墌 pg. 14, 17) f Delete Button [ ] (墌 pg. 40) g Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 21, 25) Speaker Volume Control (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 12 EN GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 50) e Remaining Time (墌 pg. 20, 62) f Counter (墌 pg. 49) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 pg. 20) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.) (墌 pg. 20) h Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM GETTING STARTED 13 During Still Image Playback 11:30 10.11.2005 10.11.2005 a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16) b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. 墌 pg. 44) c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 50) d Playback Mode (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 14 EN GETTING STARTED 1 Set the power switch to OFF while pressing Power down the lock button located on the switch. This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging the Battery Pack 2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the arrow a, then open the battery/CF card cover.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM GETTING STARTED Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 – 4 in “Charging the Battery Pack”. Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack Recording time 1 hr. ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • Playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 16 EN GETTING STARTED 3 Auto/Manual Mode Operation Mode To turn on the camera, set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. ● The power/charge lamp turns on. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 1 Power Switch Set the recording mode dial to the desired position to switch the auto/manual recording mode. The indicator or appears on the LCD monitor. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing a CF Card The recording start date/time is recorded on the video/still image/voice file and it can be checked by pressing INFO during playback. (墌 pg. 22, 27, 30) 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Select [DISPLAY] You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as a recording medium in the CF slot.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 18 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● Read the cautions on CF card. (墌 pg. 58, “Recording Medium”) ● Before using the provided removable hard disk or a new CF card, it is necessary to format it. (墌 pg. 19) ● When the battery/CF card cover is opened or the SD card is removed while the power is on, the power is automatically turned off to protect the data in the recording medium.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM GETTING STARTED You can format (initialise) a recording medium in the CF or SD slot. You have to format the provided removable hard disk or newlypurchased CF cards and SD cards with this camera before using them. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased. (墌 pg. 39) 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK NOTES: Video Recording MODE Zoom Lever Recording Start/ Stop Button Lock Button Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to 2 Press MODE to select . . ● The camera is programmed to record videos on the medium in the CF slot by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 19, 48 and 49. ● To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and 50.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 21 Zooming Angle Adjustment Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical zoom. Tilt the lens part at the most convenient angle. The lens part can rotate 45° upward and downward. To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL_04Basic.fm Page 22 Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:33 PM 22 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Video Playback Zoom Lever INFO 49 r ● The fast forward, rewind, slow, frame-by-frame playback, and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Still playback (Pause) Press 49 during normal playback. ● To resume normal playback, press 49 again. Search playback During normal playback, move the multicontroller to e for forward search, or w for reverse search. ● Moving the multi-controller to w or e repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction. (–60x to +60x) ● To resume normal playback, press 49.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 24 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Connecting to a TV or VCR Open the cover. Playback on a TV 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, To AV connector S-Video/Audio/Video Cable (provided) referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
MasterPage: Heading0_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 25 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 25 Zooming Still Image Recording Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. You can zoom in up to 8x by using the optical zoom. MODE Zoom Lever To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto). To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle). W: Wide angle T: Telephoto Lock Button Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to 2 Press MODE to select .
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 26 EN STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK Continuous Shooting If the continuous shooting mode is set to on, keeping the recording start/stop button pressed in step 3 in “Still Image Recording” (墌 pg. 25) provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 0.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27 Slide Show Zoom Lever INFO 49 r MODE Lock Button Power Switch w t e . . ● A still image is displayed. ● To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 19, 48 and 49. You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically. 1 Set the power switch to 2 Press MODE to select . . ● A still image is displayed.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 28 EN STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK How to Use the Scroll Bar Playback Zoom You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll bar is useful when deleting files (墌 pg. 40), setting DPOF (墌 pg. 46), etc. You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. 1 Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen.
MasterPage: Heading0_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 29 Indication on LCD Monitor Voice Recording Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button VOICE RECORDING [0h56m] MODE Lock Button Power Switch . ● The camera is programmed to record voice on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 19, 48 and 49. ● To change the sound quality and recording level, see pages 48 and 51.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 30 EN VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK Indication on LCD Monitor Voice Playback 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press and hold MODE to select . ● To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 19, 48 and 49. VOICE PLAYBACK 3 Press 49 to start playback. 4 To pause playback, press 49 again. To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume, or towards W to turn down the volume.
MasterPage: Menu_Heading0_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM RECORDING FEATURES / Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure. 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the recording mode dial to other than so that that the ) once so indicator appears. To cancel backlight compensation Move the multi-controller to r ( ) twice so that the indicator disappears.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 32 EN RECORDING FEATURES Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Setting the aperture value manually ( ) You can set the aperture value (F-number) manually. The larger the aperture value (lower Fnumber), the more blurred the background will become. The smaller the aperture value (higher F-number), the clearer the focus will be both near and far object.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM RECORDING FEATURES Bracket Shooting In addition to an image with the exposure set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the +0.3 EV and –0.3 EV sides. You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting. Manual Focus 33 / The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 34 EN RECORDING FEATURES To return to automatic focus Press FOCUS again or set the recording mode dial to . Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below; ● When two subjects overlap in the same scene. ● When illumination is low.* ● When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.* ● When a dark object is barely visible in the display.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM RECORDING FEATURES White Balance Manual exposure is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. ● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. 1 Select [AE] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg. 34) 2 If [AUTO] is selected, move the multicontroller to r.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 36 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 36 EN RECORDING FEATURES Manual White Balance Adjustment 1 Select [MWB] in WB menu. 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. You can add special effects to your recording images. 1 Select [EF] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Menu_Heading0_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM PLAYBACK FEATURES Playback Effects 37 / You can view videos with various effects of scene transition. You can view videos or still images with special image effects. 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press MODE to select . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Select [WIPE/FADER] with the multi- 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press MODE to select or . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 38 EN MANAGING FILES Viewing File Information / / You can view the file information in playback mode. Information on Video Files Press INFO while video playback is paused. File information appears. FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording PB TIME: Playback time (length of the file) QUALITY: Image quality (墌 pg. 50) PROTECT: File protection status (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM MANAGING FILES Protecting Files EN 39 To protect all files / / You can protect files from the accidental erasure. 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press (and hold) MODE to select the file type (video, still image or voice). 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Select [PROTECT] with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 40 EN MANAGING FILES To delete by selecting multiple files Deleting Files / / Deleting by the ● The index screen (video or still image) or playback list (voice) appears. Button 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press (and hold) MODE to select the file type (video, still image or voice).
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM MANAGING FILES / / Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent to “Defragmentation” of PC’s function. NOTE: Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording medium. (墌 pg. 15) 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 42 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 42 EN MANAGING FILES To copy or move by selecting files 7 Select [FILE] with the multi-controller (w/e), then press 49. ● The index screen appears. 8 Select a desired file with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e), then press 49. ● The check mark ( ) appears on the selected file. ● To select other files, repeat this step. ● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and rt. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 43 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM MANAGING FILES Creating Play List You can create a play list by collecting the desired scenes from the previously recorded video files. 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press MODE to select . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. 5 Select [EDIT] with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 44 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 44 EN MANAGING FILES Add/Delete Files in Play List Playing Back Play List By playing back the play list, you can view your original video clips. (To create play list, 墌 pg. 43) 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press MODE to select . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. 5 Select [PLAY LIST CONTENTS] with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 45 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM MANAGING FILES EN 45 Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List You can delete unnecessary play lists. Dubbing to an external device using a play list is possible. 1 Connect the camera and your VCR with the S-Video/Audio/Video cable. (墌 pg. 24) 2 Set the VCR to VIDEO/AUXILIARY input and engage the recording standby mode. (r/t), then press 49. ● For details how to set VIDEO/AUXILARY input refer to VCR instructions.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 46 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 46 EN MANAGING FILES To print all still images (One print for each) DPOF Print Setting 1 Display the DPOF menu screen. (墌 “To print This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or bring a recording medium to photo lab for print.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 47 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM MANAGING FILES Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with the USB cable directly to the printer. DPOF setting can also be used. (墌 pg. 46) NOTE: After selecting [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu, connect the USB cable. To print by selecting a still image 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press MODE to select . 3 Press MENU.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC500PAL_06Menu.fm Page 48 Thursday, April 14, 2005 11:40 AM 48 EN MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings Common Menus for All Modes You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. 49 r MODE Lock Button Power Switch w t e 1 Select the operation mode. For Recording Menus: Set the power switch to . For Playback Menus: Set the power switch to .
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 49 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM MENU SETTINGS MEMORY CARD SETTING 49 DISPLAY Media selection can be set for each [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT recording and IMAGE MODE playback mode: video [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT ( ), still image ( ) or voice ( ). VOICE MODE CF SLOT: The CF [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT card is selected as a recording medium. SD SLOT: SD card is selected as a recording medium. BRIGHT When this item is selected, the brightness control indicator appears.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 50 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 50 EN MENU SETTINGS NOTES: Video Recording Menus ● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. In this case, the indicator blinks or goes out. ● Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on the tripod. [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY Select the desired picture quality.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 51 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM MENU SETTINGS Still Image Recording Menus EN 51 PROTECT DELETE QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Select the desired image quality. IMAGE SIZE [2560 x 1920] / 2048 x 1536 / 1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 Select the desired image size. NOTE: In 2560 x 1920 mode, the data is converted and stored in its file size.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 52 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 52 EN REFERENCES Power Troubleshooting No power is supplied. The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. H To solve the problem, follow the Instructions below at first. H If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. (Refer to “To reset the camera” below.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 53 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM REFERENCES ● Recording medium is not selected properly. HSelect the recording medium. (墌 pg. 19, 48, 49) ● The battery/CF card cover is open. HClose the cover. ● Playback starts, but there is no picture on the connected TV. HSet the TV's input mode or channel appropriate for video playback. The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback, or motion is choppy.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 54 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 54 EN REFERENCES Other problems Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. The power/charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging. ● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. (墌 pg. 58) ● The battery/CF card cover is open. HClose the cover. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 55 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM REFERENCES Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen. (Battery indicator) Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level High Exhausted ● As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 56 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 56 EN REFERENCES NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy/move operation. MEMORY CARD ERROR! REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded recording medium. Remove the medium once and insert it again or replace with another medium. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 57 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM REFERENCES Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 58 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 58 EN REFERENCES ● To prevent damage and prolong service life ... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging. ... store in a cool, dry place.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 59 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM REFERENCES EN 59 Main Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM ● For safety, DO NOT ● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole. ● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 60 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 60 EN REFERENCES Specifications For video/audio Camera For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 5.5 W Approx. 8.0 W (Maximum; when charging a battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) 80 mm x 55 mm x 118 mm (incl. lens hood) Weight Approx. 330 g (without battery, removable hard disk, lens hood, lens cap and strap) Approx. 400 g (incl.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 61 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM REFERENCES For voice Format Linear PCM Recording mode FINE: 48 kHz, 1,536 kbps, 16 bit, stereo STANDARD: 16 kHz, 512 kbps, 16 bit, stereo ECONOMY: 8 kHz, 256 kbps, 16 bit, stereo EN 61 AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 11 V ,1A Design and specifications subject to change without notice. For connectors REFERENCES AV S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue C: 0.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 62 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM 62 EN REFERENCES Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. ● The number increases or decreases depending on the conditions such as image size and/or picture quality. The first column in the table indicates the conditions. ● The provided 4 GB removable hard disk is indicated with * mark.
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MasterPage: Reference_Heading0_Right GZ-MC500PAL.book Page 64 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:44 PM EN TERMS A M AC Adapter ................................................. 14, 15 Aperture-Priority ................................................ 32 Manual Exposure .............................................. 35 Manual Focus ................................................... 33 Mode Lamp ...................................................... 16 MSET Menu ................................................
