Panasonic NV-GS55GC Operating Instructions Manual

Contents

-55-ContentsENGLISHInformation for Your Safety............................ 54Before UseStandard Accessories.................................... 56Optional Accessories..................................... 56Controls and Components............................. 56The Remote Controller .................................. 59Power Supply ................................................ 60Charging Time and Available RecordingTime ............................................................ 61The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt .............. 61Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 62Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 62Inserting a Cassette....................................... 62Using a Card.................................................. 63Turning on the Movie Camera ....................... 63Selecting Modes ............................................ 63Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 64Using the Menu Screen ................................. 65List of Menus ................................................. 66Setting Date and Time................................... 69Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ................. 69LP Mode ........................................................ 69Audio Recording Mode .................................. 69Recording ModeAbout Recording............................................ 70Recording on a Tape ..................................... 70Recording a Still Picture on a Card(Photoshot) ................................................. 71Recording a Moving Picture on a Card(MPEG4) ..................................................... 72Quick Start..................................................... 73Self-timer Recording...................................... 73Zoom In/Out Functions .................................. 73Digital Zoom Function.................................... 74Image Stabilizer Function .............................. 74Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 75Backlight Compensation Function ................. 75Night View Functions..................................... 75Soft Skin Function ......................................... 76Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 76Cinema Function ........................................... 76Recording in Special Situations..................... 77Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 77Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 78Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 78Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 79Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 79Digital Effect Functions.................................. 80Playback ModePlaying Back a Tape ..................................... 82Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 82Slow Motion Playback ................................... 83Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 83Index Search Functions................................. 83Playback Zoom Function ............................... 84Playback Digital Effect Functions .................. 85Playing Back a Card ...................................... 85Slide Show .................................................... 86Creating a Title .............................................. 87Adding a Title ................................................ 87Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 88Protecting the Files on a Card ....................... 88Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 88Formatting a Card ......................................... 89Enlarging a Movie Picture Size ..................... 89Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 90Editing ModeRecording from a Tape onto a Card .............. 91Recording Pictures from a Cardonto a Tape................................................. 91Audio Dubbing............................................... 91Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)Cassette...................................................... 92Recording the Contents of OtherEquipment................................................... 92Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 93With a PCUSB Connection Kit....................................... 94Using as a Web Camera or withDV STUDIO ................................................ 94Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 94OthersIndications ..................................................... 96Initializing the Modes ..................................... 97Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 97Notes and Hints............................................. 98Cautions for Use.......................................... 104Before Requesting Repair(Problems and Solutions) ......................... 108Explanation of Terms .................................. 109SpecificationsSpecifications .............................................. 111