Panasonic PV-GS55 operating instructions Quick Start, Self-timer Recording, Zoom In/Out Functions

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Recording Mode

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (44), the Palmcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds after it is turned on.

1Press the [QUICK START] Button (44).

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp (44) lights up.

(44)

(44)

QUICK START

2Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF].

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

ON

(46)

3Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].

≥The Palmcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds.

To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -64-.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].

STILL

s ENTER i

FADE

(18)MENU

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

(39)

PHOTO SHOT

≥The Recording Lamp (20) and the [ ] Indication flash and the recording starts after 10 seconds.

≥You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot. (-27-)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -65-.

Zoom In/Out Functions

This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever (40) towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

VOL/JOG

W T

(40)

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.

1tW T

5tW

T

10tWT

ªTo Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Palmcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 1.6 inches (40 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.

ªTo Use the Tele-Macro Function

With the zoom magnification of 10k, the Palmcorder can bring the subject into focus as close as approximately 7.8 inch (20 cm) from the Lens. Focusing only on the subject and displaying the background out of focus makes the picture more impressive.

1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (8).

(8)

TELE

MACRO

≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and the subject can be focused on as close as 7.8 inch (20 cm).

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Contents Operating Instructions AC Adaptor Thank you for choosing Panasonic≥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 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 Tape Recording a Moving Picture on a CardPlaying Back a Card 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 stagesInserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller 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 PreventionTurning on the Palmcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorSelecting Modes Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelList of Menus File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback ModeTape Recording Menu Tape Playback Menu Card Recording Menu12bit Audio AV IN/OUTPicture Playback Menu MPEG4 Playback ModeCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital 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 SubjectsImage Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Backlight Compensation Function Fade In/Out FunctionsMagicPix Functions Wind Noise Reduction Function Soft Skin FunctionCinema Function Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColorsAdjusting White Balance Manually About White Balance SensorManual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris 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 SizePlaying Back on Your TV Press the OSD Button 55 on the Remote ControllerTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Recording from a Tape onto a CardAudio Dubbing 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 UsersInstalling WebCam Driver Using as a Web CameraOperating environment 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 TitleUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentAfter Use 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 Movimiento en una tarjeta MPEG4Reproducción de la tarjeta Reproducción de una cintaPanasonic Canada Inc
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