Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No. PV-GS55

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Panasonic PV-GS55 operating instructions Operating Instructions

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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 Article 8 Termination of License Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Audio Decoder End User License Agreement Contents Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Initializing the Modes Before Requesting Service ProblemsLimited Warranty For USA Customers Others Inserting a Cassette Quick GuideInserting a Card Recording on a Tape Playing Back a Tape Recording a Moving Picture on a CardPlaying Back a Card Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesPalmcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment DV Terminal DVViewfinder -19 ≥Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Remote ControllerPhotoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button Talk ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages Inserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Using the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Battery Disconnecting the Power Source Attaching the Lens Cap One-touch Free Style Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip Belt Card Access Lamp Using a Memory CardInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure Prevention Turning on the Palmcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorSelecting Modes Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Menu Screen List of Menus File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback ModeTape Recording Menu Card Recording Menu Tape Playback Menu12bit Audio AV IN/OUT Picture Playback Menu MPEG4 Playback ModeCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording Mode Recording on a Tape About RecordingRecording Lamp To Check the Recording Finding the End of Recording Recording a Still Picture on a Card PhotoshotTo Add a Sound while Recording Digital Still Picture RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4Recording Yourself Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording images Quick Start Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects Image 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 Natural Colors Recording in Special Situations About White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance Manually Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Playing Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review Playback Still Playback/Still Advance Playback Slow Motion PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom Lever Playback Zoom Function Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index Search Playing Back a Card Playback Digital Effect Functions Slide Show When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at StepTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Pause the Slide Show Adding a Title Creating a Title Protecting the Files on a Card Writing Printing Data on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Enlarging a Movie Picture Size Formatting a CardTo Select and Delete All Files To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size Playing 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 Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Cancel Audio DubbingTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Using the DV Cable for Recording Recording the Contents of Other Equipment Using USB Driver Using the Software with a ComputerSoftware Installation Windows Installing USB Driver For Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer PalmcorderClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears For Windows 2000 Users Installing WebCam Driver Using as a Web CameraOperating environment ≥It enters WEB Camera Mode Setting up the Windows MessengerFor Windows 98SE/Me Users Start the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Setting up the MSN Messenger Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SEClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Graphic display To start DV Studio 3.1E-SE Using the G.726 Audio DecoderInstructions DV Studio3 Using the ArcSoft Software After the completion of setup, click on Finish Installation of ArcSoft Software SuiteFor Windows Other requirements To start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite To disconnect USB cable safely ≥When Mode Dial 43 is turned to change modes If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall About the compatibility of the card Files About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCardMultiMediaCard Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard Files in which Dpof Data has Jpeg formatBeen set to the image are in this Folder Indications To Change the Display Mode To Change the Counter Display ModeWhen using Tape Recording Mode Initializing the Modes Inserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power Supply Recording Check Alarm SoundsRecording on a Card Quick Start Zoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingTele-Macro Function Zoom Microphone Function Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentProgram AE White Balance Index Search Functions Playing BackPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect Functions Slide Show Lock SettingCreating a Title Adding a Title Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentAfter Use Condensation About AC Adaptor Video Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery Up the charged capacity LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodCassette LCD Monitor Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Explanation of Terms Auto Focus AdjustmentDigital Video System Focus Memory Stop Function Time Code USB Specifications Picture Fine Normal Economy Quality 8MB Accessory# Description Palmcorder Accessory System AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific Time Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For USA Customers Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.com Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada IncCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Fax 604 278-5627 403 274-5493 905 238-2418 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording Check Index Viewfinder Colocación del cassette Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápidoInserción de la tarjeta Grabación en una cinta Grabación de una imagen en Movimiento en una tarjeta MPEG4 Grabación de una imagen fija en una Tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de la tarjeta Reproducción de una cinta Panasonic Canada Inc