Recording Mode

ªFinding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]

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The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search.

Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Palmcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.

If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the Palmcorder stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [] Button.

ªTo Add a Sound while Recording

With the supplied Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Jack (34), you can add a narration while recording is in progress.

While the [TALK] Button (84) is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from [MIC] (80).

(80)

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(84)

While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.

ªDigital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button (12) is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

(12)

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We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

ªProgressive Photoshot

When the [æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works.

You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function.

The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use. (-62-)

To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the progressive function regardless of the function you use)

When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously, the progressive function is not activated.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Palmcorder.

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording

Mode.

(43)

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

PHOTO SHOT

(39)

The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.

Selecting the quality of Photoshot images

1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.

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Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card (8MB)

[FINE] (high image quality): approximately 45 pictures

[NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately 95 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 190 pictures

These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

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Panasonic PV-GS55 Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot, Finding the End of Recording, Digital Still Picture