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

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].

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≥The [ ] Indication appears.

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

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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).

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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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