PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 1 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 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. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 2 ページ 2004年2月10日 Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 3 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 4 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 5 ページ 2004年2月10日 Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 6 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 7 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. G.726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AS END USER FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN THAT PACKAGE. BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 8 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Contents Before Use Quick Guide................................................... Standard Accessories.................................... Controls and Components............................. The Remote Controller .................................. Power Supply ................................................ Charging Time and Available Recording Time ............................................................ The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ........
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 9 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 Others Indications ..................................................... Initializing the Modes ..................................... Warning/Alarm Indications............................. Notes and Hints ............................................. Cautions for Use............................................ Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) .................................................... Explanation of Terms.................................
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 10 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use Quick Guide 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. ª Inserting a Card 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever 1 to open the Card Slot Cover 2. 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 4, insert it into the Card Slot 3. 3 Close the Card Slot Cover 2 securely. OPEN 1 4 3 ª Recording on a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up. ON OF F ≥Before use, fully charge the Battery.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 11 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use ª Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. PC PC SD ª Playing Back a Card 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. ª Playing Back a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 12 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use Controls and Components Before Use Standard Accessories ª Palmcorder Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Palmcorder.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 13 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -31Lock Button -17Lock Cover -17Accessory Shoe Eyecup Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -20Power LCD Lamp -20- ≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. ≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 14 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use ª Remote Controller OSD DATE/ TIME DISPLAY RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P A.DUB V /REW 6 ZOOM T ¥REC PLAY FF/W 1 5 (71) (72) (73) (74) START/ STOP PHOTO SHOT sVOL r (54) (55) (56) (57) (69) (70) (58) (59) OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT DISPLAY RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P A.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 15 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use ≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] Jack as far as it will go. A loose connection will affect normal operation. ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor (33) of the Palmcorder and press an appropriate button. The Remote Controller ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 16 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Power Supply Palmcorder. ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (51), slide the Battery or DC Cable upward to disconnect it. 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Palmcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 17 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt 4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist. ª To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size ≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure that it is securely locked. of your hand. 2 3 Reattach the Grip Belt.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 18 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder (49) on the Palmcorder. recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction). 1 REC SAVE (49) 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. ≥Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 19 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 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. Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 20 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use Using the Menu Screen 1180o 290o Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. ≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed. To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Palmcorder displays various function setups on Menus. ≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder, set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or rotate the LCD monitor by 180o. 1 Press the [MENU] Button (18).
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 21 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure. 1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select a file. ≥The selected file is marked by a frame. PICTURE No.25 100-0012 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14) to confirm the selection of the file. ≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations.
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PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 24 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Before Use [DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -624) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Color Level [LCD/EVF SET] LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -20[EVF ON/AUTO] Using the Viewfinder -195) [INITIAL] Initial Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Jack -73[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -15- 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 25 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode Recording on a Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON]. About Recording ≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures or moving pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ].
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 26 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode ª Finding the End of Recording ª Progressive Photoshot (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] When the [æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 27 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode ª RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) ≥The [ MENU ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). PHOTO SHOT (39) ≥When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 28 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 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. 1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (44).
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 29 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode ≥The [ T.MACRO ] Indication appears. 2 Push the [W/T] Lever (40) towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out. VOL/JOG T.MACRO W 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) (40) T or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). (39) To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. PHOTO SHOT (45) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -65-.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 30 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode Fade In/Out Functions 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to stop recording. Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. (45) 3 Release the [FADE] Button (15). 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (15) during the Recording Pause Mode. STILL s (15) ENTER i FADE ≥The image fades out gradually.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 31 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode 0 Lux MagicPix Function Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded. 1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button (6) until the [0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication appears. Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 32 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural Colors (Program AE) You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL]. (White Balance) Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 33 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjust so that the white color will become pure white. The Palmcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 34 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14) until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. MNL STILL (14) 1/1000 s ENTER OP (Opened)i0dB, ...
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 35 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) MULTI 4) MIX 2) P-IN-P 3) WIPE 5) STROBE 7) MOSAIC 6) TRAIL 8) MIRROR 9) STRETCH ≥It records an image in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with a painting-like effect.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 36 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Recording Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button. ≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed. ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 37 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up. ª Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the volume, push the [W/T] Lever (40) to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 38 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [1] Button (14). ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. (14) STILL s ENTER i FADE 2 Push the [W/T] Lever (40) to select a desired search speed. (40) To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (76).
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 39 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded when still pictures on a card are recorded to a tape. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 40 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image 3 Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (60) on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge. 2 Press the [SELECT] Button (63) on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. K To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (78) on the Remote Controller. (63) SELECT (64) STORE ∫ L VAR. SEARCH MENU ENTER OFF/ON (65) P.B.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 41 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step 1 ≥File is numbered in hexadecimal. ≥When the object is moving fast or zoom operation is performed, picture may appear to be still or mosaic-pattern noise may appear, but this is not a malfunction. ≥When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at step 1, during playback, push the [W/T] lever to display the volume indication until the volume Indication appears and adjust the volume. (-37-) desired file.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 42 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card. 1 Recording Mode: Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. the colors of the dark portion change in the above order. 6 Select [RECORDING] and press the [ENTER] Button (14). ≥The title is recorded on the Card. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -68-.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 43 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode ≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles. ≥A title can be displayed also by pushing [TITLE] Button on the Remote Controller. Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.) 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 44 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Playback Mode 4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button Enlarging a Movie Picture Size (14). You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen size 1 Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [FULL]. ≥The selected file is deleted from the Card. ≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection is cancelled. To Select and Delete All Files 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 45 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 Playback Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Palmcorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Palmcorder and TV. 1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the Palmcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV. [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 2 1 S-VIDEO IN/OUT REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT PHONES DV (PLUG IN POWER) ≥Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 46 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Editing Mode ≥During the copying, the following Indication appears. Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Playback Mode. SD (43) PC 2 Still Picture: Start playback and set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 47 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Editing Mode Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the [;] Button (73) on the Remote Controller. The Palmcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again. (Dubbing) After connecting the Palmcorder and the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures. To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 48 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Editing Mode Recording the Contents of Other Equipment Other Equipment: 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback. After connecting the Palmcorder and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -69-.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 49 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC With a PC Using the Software with a Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer. ª Software Installation (Windows) 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥[Setup Menu] appears. 3 Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 50 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC ≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver. ≥Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software. ≥A message indicating a conflict between versions may be displayed during the installation. This will not cause a problem. Simply click [Yes] to proceed with the installation. ≥Depending on the OS version, illustrations and icon names may vary.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 51 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC Using as a Web Camera If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network. ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver or WebCam Driver is installed. This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 52 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC ª Connecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera) 1 Install the supplied WebCam Driver. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. STILL s ENTER i FADE (18) MENU ≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode. 4 Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 53 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC 4 After the setup is completed, sign in and 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera start the Windows Messenger. ≥Windows Messenger is activated. ≥Please refer to the HELP file of the Windows Messenger for understanding its operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ≥Send the sound by using the microphone attached to the Personal Computer.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 54 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC ≥To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the supplied CD-ROM. ≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme] from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any supplementary details or updates. 2 Connect the Palmcorder to the Personal Computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable. ª Installation of DV STUDIO 3.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 55 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC ª Installing the G.726 Audio Decoder 1 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥[Setup Menu] appears. 2 Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu]. ≥The set up program starts up. ≥Quit all Windows applications. 3 Install it by following the instructions on the screen. ≥Carefully read the license agreement on the [Software License Agreement] window, and if you agree click [Yes]. Software is not installed if [No] is clicked.
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PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 57 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC For Macintosh 1 Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh. 2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double click the icon of a CD-ROM that appears. To disconnect USB cable safely If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely. 1 Double click the icon in task tray.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 58 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC Notes Removing the USB connection cable safely for Macintosh 1 Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared when you connected the Palmcorder with the USB connection cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect the USB connection cable. If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the Personal Computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 59 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC ≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such as picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted. ≥When the Palmcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer, “PC ACCESSING” is displayed on the Palmcorder and the operation mode of the Palmcorder cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of the Palmcorder and reconnect the Cable.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 60 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 With a PC ª About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure. 8 8 ≥When using the software without indication function, indication data, such as date, are not displayed. Depending on the software in use, the date and the time may not be displayed correctly.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 61 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Others º: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE) REC: PAUSE: : : Recording -25Recording Pause -25Self-Timer Recording -28When connecting the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to [REMOTE] Jack and the [TALK] Button is pressed, this indication appears.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 62 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others 0: Remaining Number of Photoshot pictures R:0h00m: Remaining time of MPEG4 : RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording -27: Lock Setting -43¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more picture) -43[640k480] Image size 640 : ≥For images not recorded with this Palmcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 or more, less than 800 (The 640 : size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 63 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others INCOMPATIBLE TAPE: This cassette is incompatible. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: Irregular mechanism is detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-13-). This may solve the problem. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO CARD: Card is not inserted. NO DATA: There is no recorded files in the Card.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 64 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ª Alarm Sounds When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. 1 Beep ≥When you start recording ≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from [OFF] to [ON] 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times ≥If you operate a wrong operation before or during recording.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 65 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ª Self-timer Recording ª MagicPix Functions ≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self-timer Standby Mode. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer Standby Mode is cancelled. ≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the recorded picture may become whitish.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 66 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ª Program AE ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-34-) or iris (-34-). ≥Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Program AE modes. Sports Mode ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. ≥Because the color and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 67 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ≥Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial ≥Insert or eject a cassette ≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing back the non-recorded portion of tape. ª Playing Back ª Playing Back a Card Repeat Playback If you continue to press the [1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 68 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ≥When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--] or the date and time display will be different from it when recorded. ≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded on other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear and the playback may not be possible.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 69 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ª Recording the Contents of Other Equipment ≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 recording from external input signals is in progress. You cannot record on a card when recording on a tape from external input signals is in progress. Recording to a Card If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode, you can use the Photoshot function for external input signals. ≥Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the image.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 70 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Palmcorder. ≥Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Palmcorder. ≥If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 71 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ª Video Head Clogging and Care ª Optimal Use of the Battery If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the Palmcorder cannot record at all.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 72 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned. ≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. To store the Battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged capacity.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 73 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light. Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power 1: The Palmcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the power source connected correctly? (-16-) 2: The Palmcorder power is turned off automatically. ≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 74 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others 4: Playback picture is not clear. • Are the heads of the Palmcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (-71-) 5: Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared. • Turn the Palmcorder off. If the Palmcorder is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (-13-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 75 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Palmcorder and the other end farther away from it ≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 76 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 5.0 W Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 77 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8MB 45 95 190 16MB 100 200 400 32MB 220 440 880 64MB 440 880 1760 128MB 880 1760 3520 256MB 1760 3520 7040 512MB 3520 7040 14080 ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 78 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Figure PV-DAC13 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable *CGA-DU07 680mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU14 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU21 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) DV Interface Cable (i.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 79 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 80 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Request for Service Notice (USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: •Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 81 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 82 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -83-. Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/support or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 83 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 84 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Index ªA ªM AC Adaptor .............................................. 16, 70 ArcSoft ........................................................... 55 Audio Dubbing ............................................... 46 Auto Focus .................................................... 74 Macro Close-up ............................................. 28 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic ..........................................................
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 85 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 Others ªS SD Memory Card ........................................... 59 Self-Recording ............................................... 27 Self-timer Recording ...................................... 28 Sepia Mode ................................................... 35 Shutter Speed ................................................ 34 Slide Show ..................................................... 41 Slim Mode ......................................................
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 86 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ª Inserción de la tarjeta 1 Desplace la palanca [OPEN] 1 para abrir la 1 Una la batería al adaptador de CA y 2 Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su cárguela. tapa del compartimento de tarjeta 2. ángulo cortado mirando a la derecha 4, introdúzcala en su ranura 3. 3 Cierre firmemente la tapa del compartimento de tarjeta 2.
PV-GS55PP_Eng.book 87 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午前11時51分 Others ª Grabación de una imagen fija en una tarjeta (Photoshot) 1 Ajuste en disco del modo al de la 3 Oprima el botón [6] para rebobinar la cinta. grabación. STILL ENTER s PC SD i FADE 4 Oprima el botón [1] para comenzar la reproducción. 2 Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT]. STILL s PHOTO SHOT ENTER i FADE 5 Oprima el botón [∫] para parar la reproducción.
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