Philips PV-GS55 operating instructions Precautions

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Palmcorder from the power supply before cleaning.

CAUTION

DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE

SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH

THEEVFAIMEDDIRECTLYATTHESUNAS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder.

AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder body.

TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Contents Operating Instructions ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor Thank you for choosing PanasonicAC Adaptor PV-GS55 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Article 8 Termination of License Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the followingAudio Decoder End User License Agreement Contents Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Initializing the Modes Before Requesting Service ProblemsLimited Warranty For USA Customers OthersInserting a Cassette Quick GuideInserting a Card Recording on a TapePlaying Back a Card Recording a Moving Picture on a CardPlaying Back a Tape Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesPalmcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable≥Connect this to the digital video equipment DV Terminal DVViewfinder -19 ≥Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripodMagic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Remote ControllerPhotoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button Talk ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stagesUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInserting a Button-type Battery Using the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Battery Disconnecting the Power SourceAttaching the Lens Cap One-touch Free Style Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip BeltCard Access Lamp Using a Memory CardInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionSelecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Palmcorder Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Menu ScreenTape Recording Menu File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback ModeList of Menus Card Recording Menu Tape Playback Menu12bit Audio AV IN/OUTCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital MPEG4 Playback ModePicture Playback Menu Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeRecording on a Tape About RecordingRecording Lamp To Check the RecordingFinding the End of Recording Recording a Still Picture on a Card PhotoshotTo Add a Sound while Recording Digital Still PictureRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4Recording Yourself Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording imagesQuick Start Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function MagicPix Functions Fade In/Out FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Cinema Function Soft Skin FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Natural Colors Recording in Special SituationsAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyManual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainPlaying Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Slow Motion PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverPlayback Zoom Function Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlaying Back a Card Playback Digital Effect FunctionsSlide Show When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at StepTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Pause the Slide ShowAdding a Title Creating a TitleProtecting the Files on a Card Writing Printing Data on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a CardEnlarging a Movie Picture Size Formatting a CardTo Select and Delete All Files To Resume Normal Moving Picture SizeTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the OSD Button 55 on the Remote ControllerPlaying Back on Your TV Audio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a CardRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Cancel Audio DubbingTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundUsing the DV Cable for Recording Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing USB Driver Using the Software with a ComputerSoftware Installation Windows Installing USB DriverFor Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer PalmcorderClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears For Windows 2000 UsersOperating environment Using as a Web CameraInstalling WebCam Driver ≥It enters WEB Camera Mode Setting up the Windows MessengerFor Windows 98SE/Me Users Start the Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerSetting up the MSN Messenger Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SEClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Graphic displayTo start DV Studio 3.1E-SE Using the G.726 Audio DecoderInstructions DV Studio3Using the ArcSoft Software After the completion of setup, click on Finish Installation of ArcSoft Software SuiteFor Windows Other requirementsTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite To disconnect USB cable safely≥When Mode Dial 43 is turned to change modes If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the compatibility of the card Files About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCardMultiMediaCard Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardFiles in which Dpof Data has Jpeg formatBeen set to the image are in this FolderIndications To Change the Display Mode To Change the Counter Display ModeWhen using Tape Recording Mode Initializing the ModesInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyRecording Check Alarm SoundsRecording on a Card Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingTele-Macro Function Zoom Microphone FunctionManual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentProgram AE White BalanceIndex Search Functions Playing BackPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsSlide Show Lock SettingCreating a Title Adding a TitleAfter Use Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Condensation About AC AdaptorVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryUp the charged capacity LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodCassette LCD MonitorBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Explanation of Terms Auto Focus AdjustmentDigital Video System FocusMemory Stop Function Time CodeUSB SpecificationsPicture Fine Normal Economy Quality 8MB Accessory# Description Palmcorder Accessory SystemAM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific Time Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersAccessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada IncCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Fax 604 278-5627 403 274-5493 905 238-2418RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording Check IndexViewfinder Colocación del cassette Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápidoInserción de la tarjeta Grabación en una cintaGrabación de una imagen en Movimiento en una tarjeta MPEG4 Grabación de una imagen fija en una Tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de la tarjeta Reproducción de una cintaPanasonic Canada Inc