Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS55 Operating Instructions

Recording Mode
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0 Lux MagicPix Function
Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of 
almost 0 lux can be recorded.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button (6) until the 
[0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] 
Indication appears.
2Rotate the LCD Monitor forward (to the lens 
side).
≥The screen becomes white and the 
Viewfinder turns on.
≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light 
is within approximately 3.9 feet (1.2 meter).
To Cancel the MagicPix Functions
Press the [MAGICPIX]...

Recording Mode
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Recording in Special Situations
(Program AE)You can select optimal automatic exposure under 
specific recording situations.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.2Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([
5], 
[7], [4], [Ω] or [º]).
≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
1) [5] Sports Mode≥For recording scenes involving quick 
movements, such as sports scenes.
2) [7] Portrait...

Recording Mode
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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.
For light outside the functional Auto White 
Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White 
Balance...

Recording Mode
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.2Press the [ENTER] Button (14) until the 
Shutter Speed Indication appears.
3Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16) to adjust the shutter speed.
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to...

Recording Mode
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Digital Effect Functions
This Palmcorder is equipped with Digital Effect 
Functions that add special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) Multi Mode [MULTI]
2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]
3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]
4) Mix Mode [MIX]
5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
≥Records images with a trailing effect.
7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
≥Produces a mosaic-like image.
8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
≥The right half of an...

Recording Mode
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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.
To Display the Multi-Pictures Again
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One
(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second 
or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the 
pictures captured last are...

Playback Mode
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Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back 
immediately after the recording.
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].
≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up.
2Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Playback 
Mode.
3Press the [6] Button (16) to rewind the 
tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want 
to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, 
rewinding stops automatically.
4Press the [1] Button (14) to start playback.
≥The [!] Indication appears.
≥If a...

Playback Mode
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ªVariable Speed Search FunctionThe speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback 
can be varied.
1During playback, press the [1] Button (14).
≥The [1k!] Indication appears.
2Push the [W/T] Lever (40) to select a desired 
search speed.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for 
the Variable Speed Search Function in both the 
fast-forwarding and rewinding directions: 
1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k 
(slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 
10k and 20k.
≥This function...

Playback Mode
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Index Search Functions
To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this 
Palmcorder automatically records index signals 
during recording, as explained in the following.
Photoshot Index SignalThese signals are automatically recorded when 
still pictures on a card are recorded to a tape.
Scene Index SignalScene Index Signals are automatically recorded 
when you start recording after inserting a 
Cassette.
≥If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu 
on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to...

Playback Mode
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To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image
3Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (60) 
on the Remote Controller that points to the 
area you want to enlarge.
To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function
Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (78) on the 
Remote Controller.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
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Playback Digital Effect Functions
During playback, special digital effects can be 
added to the recorded pictures. The same effects 
as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are 
used...