Panasonic PV-GS55 Inserting a Cassette, Using a Memory Card, Accidental Erasure Prevention

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Before Use

1Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder (49) on the

Palmcorder.

(49)

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

1

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (41) toward the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

(41)

OPEN /

EJECT

2Insert a Cassette.

3Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1.

1

PUSH

4Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ªAccidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE]

arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable

recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

1

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -63-.

Using a Memory Card

A Card can be used to record pictures. ≥Use a genuine SD Memory Card or

MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only.

Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Palmcorder.

≥Otherwise, the Palmcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

ªInserting a Card

1Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card Slot Cover (5).

OPEN

(3)(5)

2While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot (4).

(4)

1

3Close the Card Slot Cover (5) securely.

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out.

≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.

≥The Palmcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted.

ªCard Access Lamp (17)

(17)

While the Palmcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.

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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 Solutions Digital Video System Auto Focus AdjustmentExplanation of Terms FocusTime Code Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications USBPicture Fine Normal Economy Quality 8MB Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionPalmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific TimeRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic/Quasar Video ProductsCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@panasonic.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada IncAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Fax 604 278-5627 403 274-5493 905 238-2418Index RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording CheckViewfinder Inserción de la tarjeta Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápidoColocación del cassette Grabación en una cintaReproducción de la tarjeta Grabación de una imagen fija en una Tarjeta PhotoshotGrabación de una imagen en Movimiento en una tarjeta MPEG4 Reproducción de una cintaPanasonic Canada Inc