Panasonic PV-GS55 Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for Digital Palmcorder PV-GS55: Operating instructions

Contents

Panasonic PV-GS55 Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 28 page image

Recording Mode-28-≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCDMonitor to look like an image in a mirror, set[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally andno left and right reversal occurs.Quick StartBy pressing the [QUICK START] Button (44), thePalmcorder will be ready for recording inapproximately 1.3 seconds after it is turned on.1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (44).≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp (44) lightsup.2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF].≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].≥The Palmcorder will be ready for recording inapproximately 1.3 seconds.To Cancel the Quick StartKeep the [QUICK START] Button pressed forapproximately 2 seconds and make sure theQuick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.≥For other notes concerning this item, see -64-.Self-timer RecordingWhen you set the self-timer, the recording startsautomatically after 10 seconds on the Card.1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]>> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].≥The [ ] Indication appears.2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).STARTQUICK(44)(44)ONOFF(46)MENUSTILLENTERFADEis(18)PHOTO SHOT(39)≥The Recording Lamp (20) and the [ ]Indication flash and the recording starts after10 seconds.≥You can also use the RapidFire ConsecutivePhotoshot. (-27-)≥For other notes concerning this item, see -65-.Zoom In/Out FunctionsThis feature gives special effects to the picture byrecording objects close by or with wide-angleshot.1 For 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].≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed fora few seconds.ª To Take Close-up Shots of SmallSubjects(Macro Close-up Function)When the zoom magnification is 1k, thePalmcorder can focus on a subject that is asclose as approximately 1.6 inches (40 mm) fromthe Lens. Small subjects like insects can berecorded with this function.ª To Use the Tele-Macro FunctionWith the zoom magnification of 10k, thePalmcorder can bring the subject into focus asclose as approximately 7.8 inch (20 cm) from theLens. Focusing only on the subject and displayingthe background out of focus makes the picturemore impressive.1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (8).≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k andthe subject can be focused on as close as7.8 inch (20 cm).VOL/JOGW T(40)1tW5tW10tW TTTTELEMACRO(8)