Philips PV-GS55 operating instructions Program AE, White Balance, Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

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ªProgram AE

If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-34-) or iris (-34-).

Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the

Program AE modes.

Sports Mode

During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

Because the color and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical

lines of light may appear.

If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication

flashes.

Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.

If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker.

Low Light Mode

Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.

Spotlight Mode

With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark.

If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.

ªWhite Balance

In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:

When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W].

When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher

During Digital Still Picture Mode When you display a Menu When you use the MagicPix Mode

In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes:

The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.

You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination.

ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment

You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.

During normal playback, movement in the images may not look smooth.

Because the color and brightness of the playback image may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

If you are using MagicPix Mode (-30-) or Programme AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust the shutter speed.

ªManual Iris Adjustment

Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that will not be displayed.

If you are using MagicPix Mode (-30-) or Program AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust the iris.

If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be cancelled.

ªDigital Effect Functions

If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (-32-)

Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode.

During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set.

In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.

When the MagicPix Mode is set (-30-)

In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function is not possible.

Title In

Multi-Picture Mode

If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-recording Mirror Mode (-27-) is used, the still picture is displayed from the upper right corner

of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is recorded from the upper left corner as usual.

The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly. The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be

cut off slightly.

Picture-in-Picture Mode

If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture disappears.

Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.

Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

If one of the following operations are carried out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used.

Set another Digital Effect item.

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic AC Adaptor≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor PV-GS55 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 8 Termination of LicenseAudio Decoder End User License Agreement Contents Limited Warranty For USA Customers Initializing the Modes Before Requesting Service ProblemsPalmcorder Accessory Order Form OthersInserting a Card Quick GuideInserting a Cassette Recording on a TapeRecording a Moving Picture on a Card Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card Palmcorder Standard AccessoriesControls and Components AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC CableViewfinder -19 DV Terminal DV≥Connect this to the digital video equipment ≥Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripodPhotoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button Talk Remote ControllerMagic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stagesRemote Controller Inserting a Button-type BatteryUsing the Remote Controller Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Disconnecting the Power SourceAttaching the Shoulder Strap One-touch Free Style Grip BeltAttaching the Lens Cap To Use as a Grip BeltInserting a Cassette Using a Memory CardCard Access Lamp Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Turning on the PalmcorderSelecting Modes Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelFile Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode List of MenusTape Recording Menu 12bit Audio Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu AV IN/OUTMPEG4 Playback Mode Picture Playback MenuCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital LP Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording ModeRecording Lamp About RecordingRecording on a Tape To Check the RecordingTo Add a Sound while Recording Recording a Still Picture on a Card PhotoshotFinding the End of Recording Digital Still PictureRecording Yourself Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording imagesZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Fade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionMagicPix Functions Soft Skin Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionCinema Function Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColorsAdjusting White Balance Manually About White Balance SensorManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Multi-Picture Mode Digital Effect FunctionsDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures Picture-in-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Cue/Review PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playback with Zoom LeverPhotoshot Index Search Index Search FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a CardTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at StepSlide Show To Pause the Slide ShowCreating a Title Adding a TitleDeleting the Files Recorded on a Writing Printing Data on a CardProtecting the Files on a Card CardTo Select and Delete All Files Formatting a CardEnlarging a Movie Picture Size To Resume Normal Moving Picture SizePress the OSD Button 55 on the Remote Controller Playing Back on Your TVTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Recording from a Tape onto a Card Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeAudio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Cancel Audio DubbingCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for RecordingSoftware Installation Windows Using the Software with a ComputerUsing USB Driver Installing USB DriverClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears Connecting Computer PalmcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive For Windows 2000 UsersUsing as a Web Camera Installing WebCam DriverOperating environment For Windows 98SE/Me Users Setting up the Windows Messenger≥It enters WEB Camera Mode Start the Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SESetting up the MSN Messenger Graphic displayInstructions Using the G.726 Audio DecoderTo start DV Studio 3.1E-SE DV Studio3Using the ArcSoft Software For Windows Installation of ArcSoft Software SuiteAfter the completion of setup, click on Finish Other requirementsTo disconnect USB cable safely To start software in the ArcSoft Software SuiteIf you no longer need software or driver Uninstall ≥When Mode Dial 43 is turned to change modesMultiMediaCard About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardBeen set to the image are in this Jpeg formatFiles in which Dpof Data has FolderIndications When using Tape Recording Mode To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode Initializing the ModesConcerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the CassetteRecording on a Card Alarm SoundsRecording Check Quick StartTele-Macro Function Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Zoom Microphone FunctionProgram AE Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment White BalancePlayback Zoom Function Playing BackIndex Search Functions Playback Digital Effect FunctionsCreating a Title Lock SettingSlide Show Adding a TitleRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingAfter Use About AC Adaptor CondensationOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareCassette LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodUp the charged capacity LCD MonitorBefore Requesting Service Problems and 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