[MacDV] QUES: Sony Hi* into Panasonic GS500MiniDV trouble

[Nick Scalise]

On Feb 27, 2007, at 7:25 PM, Tiik at aol.com wrote:

> Now I know it IS possible, as I was led to believe it was.
> I  found a section in the  manual on connecting OUT to VCR's and  
> TV's...
> and I found camcorder to camcorder for digital devices.
> Nothing about going INTO to the camcorder from an analog device.
>
> I've followed the manual instructions Page 54...set Advanced>rec  
> stdby>yes
> no dubbing occurred...then I see that instruction has (recorder)   
> next to it????
>
> I don't get it.
>
> Are you willing to talk me through this?
> I will pay for the call.
> Well, I get free LD with my sprint cell, anyway. :-)
> I thought that would be easier than detailed emails.

PV-GS500 does *not* have analog-to-digital pass through.

 From the camcorderinfo.com website:

<http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Panasonic-PV-GS500-Camcorder- 
Review/Comparisons--Conclusion.htm>

> For most users, we believe that the answer is no. The PV-GS400 is a  
> better camcorder because it offers far more professional features:  
> a dual-function focus/zoom ring, analog-to-digital pass through, a  
> 3.5” LCD, 30P Frame Mode, the built-in mic on the wired remote  
> control, picture adjust, color bars, and zebras. While the PV-GS500  
> is a very good camcorder in its own right, it is hardly a worthy  
> successor to the GS400.

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Nick Scalise
nickscalise at cox.net