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

[Tim Selander]

Yes, as Coj writes, the camera must be in play mode, not camera 
mode. I have a much older Panny miniDV, so they may have changed 
things, but you should check the menus to make sure the AV 
connectors are set to be 'In' and  not 'Out'. Finally, to record 
to miniDV (as opposed to just passing the signal through) my 
Panny requires that you use the remote control's record button -- 
not the record button on the camera.

Tim Selander
Tokyo, Japan


Brett Conlon wrote:
> Hiya,
> 
> I have the Panasonic GS400 and have connected my Bro-in-law's Sony Hi-8 
> camera to it so you should be OK.
> 
> As I'm at work and don't have the camera or the manual with me I can't 
> give you exact answers but I believe it is to do with a pass-through type 
> setting on the Panasonic. Put the camera in the play mode (not the record 
> mode) and bring up the menu.
> 
> One of the settings in there allows you to enable the play through of 
> external devices. It's all outlined in the manual in the area for 
> connecting external devices like VCR's and other camcorders.
> 
> Anyway, that should give you a push-off.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Coj
> 
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> Hi,
> 
> I am miffed, frustrated and totally pulling out my hair here.
> I am unable to get the Panasonic MiniDV GS500 to read the tape from the 
> Sony Hi8.
> 
> I need to get my Hi8 footage into DV format to make a documentary by March 
> 19th.
> 
> After posting to this list I decided to buy a Panasonic MiniDV PV-GS500
> to go from my Sony Hi8  into the Panasonic MiniDV GS500 and then into the 
> Mac via firewire...
> I was due to get a new camcorder anyway so this was fine with me.
> 
> I have the Panasonic right here with me and have done this:
> connected the AV cable from the Panasonic 
> into the Sony SVideo and audio out video.
> This cable has 4 jacks on one end: rca yellow, red, and white jacks, P:UD 
> a black S Video jack.
> That is the end that goes into my Sony Hi8
> The other end goes to the Panasonic and has the little AV jack...probably 
> proprietary to that model. 
> 
> When I turn the Panasonic knob to the camcorder symbol and run the Sony on 
> play,
> I guess I expect to see the Sony footage on the Panasonic LCD.
> Is this right or wrong to expect?
> 
> Also, even if it won't be seen on the LCD, it is not recording to the 
> Panasonic tape.
> 
> Please HHHEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLPPPPPP!  Waaaaaah!!!!  :-(
> 
> Plus I already had to go back to Best Buy to get the firewire cable...it 
> does not come with the camera. 
> ?he entire reason I needed this camera is to use firewire into my Mac 
> which the sales guy knew.
> 
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