Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS55 Operating Instructions

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.     
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Digital Video  Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-GS55
Mini
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, 
please read these instructions thoroughly....

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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.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK...

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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. However, there is no guarantee 
that...

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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.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥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. This action could 
permanently damage the internal parts of your 
Palmcorder. Do not...

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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. If Licensee 
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its...

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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.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE DISK 
PACKAGE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS WITH...

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide ...................................................  10
Standard Accessories....................................  12
Controls and Components .............................  12
The Remote Controller ..................................  15
Power Supply ................................................  16
Charging Time and Available Recording 
Time ............................................................  16
The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ..............  17...

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Others
Indications .....................................................  61
Initializing the Modes .....................................  62
Warning/Alarm Indications.............................  62
Notes and Hints .............................................  63
Cautions for Use ............................................  69
Before Requesting Service (Problems and 
Solutions) ....................................................  73
Explanation of Terms.....................................  74...

Before Use
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Quick Guide
1Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
≥Before use, fully charge the Battery.
≥Since the Battery will not be charged when 
the DC Cable is connected to the AC 
Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
≥The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging 
starts.
≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, 
charging is completed.
2Attach the charged Battery to the 
Palmcorder.
ªInserting a Cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward 
the front and pull down to open the...