Panasonic PV-GS55 Using the Menu Screen, Adjusting Brightness and Color Level

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Before Use

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Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. ≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

ªAdjusting Brightness and Color Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]----[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL [-]----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]----[+]

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL] Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder

[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.

≥More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation.

To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Press the [POWER LCD] (27) Button.

When you press [POWER LCD] button, the LCD monitor becomes about twice as bright as usual.

(27)

POWER

LCD

≥The [POWER LCD] Lamp (27) lights up. ≥When turning the power on while using AC

Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is automatically effective.

To Resume Normal Brightness

Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -72-.

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Palmcorder displays various function setups on Menus.

≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder, set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

1Press the [MENU] Button (18).

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s ENTER i

FADE

(18)MENU

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial (43) is displayed.

(43)

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2Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the highlighted item.

3Press the [5] Button to display the selected Sub-Menu.

4Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item.

5Press the [5] Button to display the selected item.

6Press the [;/∫] Button to select the desired mode and press [ENTER] Button to determine the setting.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] Buttons and [ENTER] Button on the Remote Controller. (-14-)

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off. (The setups of [EFFECT2] (-35-) are not retained.) However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Palmcorder, the selected setup may not be retained.

≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

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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 Initializing the Modes Before Requesting Service Problems Palmcorder Accessory Order FormLimited Warranty For USA Customers OthersQuick Guide Inserting a CassetteInserting a Card Recording on a TapePlaying Back a Card Recording a Moving Picture on a CardPlaying Back a Tape Standard Accessories Controls and ComponentsPalmcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC CableDV Terminal DV ≥Connect this to the digital video equipmentViewfinder -19 ≥Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripodRemote Controller Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicPhotoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button Talk ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stagesUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInserting a Button-type Battery Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorUsing the Battery Disconnecting the Power SourceOne-touch Free Style Grip Belt Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip BeltUsing a Memory Card Card Access LampInserting a Cassette 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 Tape Playback Menu Card Recording Menu12bit Audio AV IN/OUTCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital MPEG4 Playback ModePicture Playback Menu Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording Lamp To Check the RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Finding the End of RecordingTo Add a Sound while Recording Digital Still PictureRecording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4 RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording Yourself Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording imagesSelf-timer Recording Quick StartZoom 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 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 FunctionsPicture-in-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom FunctionPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a CardWhen you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step Slide ShowTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Pause the Slide ShowCreating a Title Adding a TitleWriting Printing Data on a Card Protecting the Files on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a CardFormatting a Card Enlarging a Movie Picture SizeTo 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 To Cancel Audio Dubbing Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for RecordingUsing the Software with a Computer Using USB DriverSoftware Installation Windows Installing USB DriverConnecting Computer Palmcorder For Using Built-in SD DriveClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears For Windows 2000 UsersOperating environment Using as a Web CameraInstalling WebCam Driver Setting up the Windows Messenger ≥It enters WEB Camera ModeFor Windows 98SE/Me Users Start the Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerUsing the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Graphic displayUsing the G.726 Audio Decoder To start DV Studio 3.1E-SEInstructions DV Studio3Using the ArcSoft Software Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite After the completion of setup, click on FinishFor Windows 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 modesAbout the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard About the compatibility of the card FilesMultiMediaCard Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardJpeg format Files in which Dpof Data hasBeen set to the image are in this FolderIndications To Change the Counter Display Mode To Change the Display ModeWhen using Tape Recording Mode Initializing the ModesConcerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the CassetteAlarm Sounds Recording CheckRecording on a Card Quick StartSelf-timer Recording Zoom In/Out FunctionsTele-Macro Function Zoom Microphone FunctionManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentProgram AE White BalancePlaying Back Index Search FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsLock Setting Slide ShowCreating a Title 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 CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Up the charged capacityCassette LCD MonitorBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Auto Focus Adjustment Explanation of TermsDigital Video System 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 ProductsCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.comWarranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Fax 604 278-5627 403 274-5493 905 238-2418Index RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording CheckViewfinder Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Colocación del cassetteInserción de la tarjeta Grabación en una cintaGrabación de una imagen fija en una Tarjeta Photoshot Grabación de una imagen en 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