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

[Gordon Alley]

Even if the camcorder doesn't have pass-through mode, I would still
expect that you could record to the Panasonic's miniDV tape.

When you record from analog inputs on a camcorder, you don't put the
camcorder in the Camera mode, like you would to record a live scene.
You would put it in VCR mode, like you would when you want to play
back a video. But instead of pushing the Play button, you would have
to push a separate Record button. As someone else has stated, if you
don't see another Record button on the camcorder (NOT the button you
push to start recording a live scene through the lens), then it may be
that you have to use a record button on the camcorder's remote
control.

All my miniDV's have been Canons, so I'm not really sure how the
Panasonic works. It may be that that particular model can't record
from an analog source. I didn't find your model on the Panasonic
website, but the closest model I found (numerically, anyway), the
GS-85, didn't seem to have a feature to record from analog inputs.

-Gordon

On 2/27/07, Brett Conlon <brett.conlon at sonydadc.com> wrote:
> BUMMER DUDE!
>
> This might be grounds for a changeover of camcorder units - if the
> salesperson said it could be done. Otherwise you'll need an analogue to DV
> bridge device.
>
> Personally I'm very happy with my Panasonic (was the best on the market
> for its kind at the time) so don't be too keen on kicking the Panasonic
> out the door for the purposes of catering to your old technology when the
> future footage taken could be at stake.... if you know what I mean.
>
> Best o' luck!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Coj
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> Nick Scalise <nickscalise at cox.net>
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> 28/02/07 12:52 PM
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> On Feb 27, 2007, at 7:25 PM, Tiik at aol.com wrote:
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> > 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.
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>  From the camcorderinfo.com website:
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> <http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Panasonic-PV-GS500-Camcorder-
> Review/Comparisons--Conclusion.htm>
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> > 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.
>
> --
> Nick Scalise
> nickscalise at cox.net


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Gordon B. Alley
http://www.gordonalley.com