Panasonic PV-GS55 operating instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic, AC Adaptor

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Things You Should Know

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You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

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Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Ò Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Palmcorder with the Ò mark be used.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.

Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

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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 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 TapePlaying Back a Card Recording a Moving Picture on a CardPlaying Back a Tape 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 stagesUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInserting a Button-type Battery 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 PreventionSelecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Palmcorder Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelTape Recording Menu File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback ModeList of Menus 12bit Audio Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu AV IN/OUTCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital MPEG4 Playback ModePicture Playback Menu 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 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 Special Situations Recording in Natural ColorsAdjusting White Balance Manually About White Balance SensorManual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Focus 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 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 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 UsersOperating environment Using as a Web CameraInstalling WebCam Driver 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 TitleAfter Use Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing 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