Before Use

While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Palmcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Palmcorder to malfunction.

Turning on the Palmcorder

ªHow to Turn on the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON] while pressing the button 1.

The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up.

ON1

(46)

OFF

 

(47) POWER

ªHow to Turn off the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] while pressing the button 1.

ON

OFF

(46)

1

 

Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1Rotate the Mode Dial (43).

 

P

 

C

(43)

D

 

S

:Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape.

:Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

:Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture or moving picture on a card.

:Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

:MPEG4 Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded moving picture on a card.

PC :PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Palmcorder to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ªUsing the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1Pull the Viewfinder.

2Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (38).

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(38)

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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened.

When you turn the Palmcorder off, this setting is cancelled.

ªUsing the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1Using your Thumb on the [OPEN4] Knob

(1) and pull the LCD Monitor (2) out in the direction of the arrow.

The Viewfinder is now deactivated.

The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

(2)

(1)

2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder.

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Philips PV-GS55 operating instructions Turning on the Palmcorder, Selecting Modes, Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor