PANASONIC NV-MX500
Owner's Manual

Others �A full-coloured title made by another equipment cannot be played back or added to the picture with this Movie Camera. When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera. �Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera. �If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. �Do not keep rubber or plastic product in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera. �The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. �Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. �Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth. �For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn. After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket. �If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates. �If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.

ª Lock Setting
�The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera. �The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can. �The MPEG4 data recorded by another Movie Camera may not be able to cancel the lock setting.

ª DPOF
�Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in use. �Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.

Cautions for Use
ª After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (-9-) 2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Take out the Card. (-31-) 4 Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or 5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap. ª Cautions for Use
When you use your Movie Camera in a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters inside the Movie Camera. �Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.) �If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). �If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation. �Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound. �By strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors, recording on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted. �Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds. �If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power. Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. �If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected. Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose or other business use. �If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. �This Movie Camera is not intended for business use. the LCD Monitor. (-8-, -10-)

ª About AC Adaptor
�If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer. �When the Battery is re-attached while the [QUICK] Lamp is lighted and the [100%] Lamp is flashing, the [QUICK] Lamp starts flashing again, and it may take some moments for the lamp to stop flashing and light: this is normal and not a malfunction. �If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal. �If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio. �When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. �After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) �Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean.

When the Charge Lamps on the AC Adaptor Flash as Warning When the Charge Lamps Flash Slowly The temperature of the Battery is low (or high), or the Battery is excessively discharged, therefore, charging takes longer than normally.

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