Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS55 Operating Instructions

Before Use
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ªRecording a Moving Picture on a Card 
(MPEG4)
1
Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 
again to pause the recording.
ªPlaying Back a Tape
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].
≥The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
2Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.
3Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.
4Press the [1] Button to start playback.
5Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.
PCSD
ONOFF
1
2
POWER
PCSD
STILL
ENTERFA...

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the 
Palmcorder.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable 
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2) Battery Pack -16-3) Remote Controller and Button-Type 
Battery -14-4) Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration 
Mic -14-5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -17-6) AV Cable -45-7) S-Video Cable -45-8) Shoulder Strap -17-9) SD Memory Card -18-10) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and 
CD-ROM) -49-11) Cleaning ClothCAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V...

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(22)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-,-31-
(23)Lock Button -17-
(24)Lock Cover -17-
(25)Accessory Shoe(26)Eyecup(27)Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -20-Power LCD Lamp -20-
(28)
Cassette Holder(29)Cassette Compartment Cover -18-
(30)Speaker -37-
(31)USB Jack [ ] -50-
(32)S-Video Input/Output Jack 
[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -45-
(33)White Balance Sensor -33-Remote Control Sensor -15-
(34)Jack for Magic Wire Remote Control with 
Narration Mic [REMOTE] -26-Microphone Jack [MIC]
≥When connecting an...

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ªRemote ControllerUsing the wireless Remote Controller that is 
supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the 
Palmcorder functions can be operated from a 
distance.
(54)Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -62-
(55)Indication Output Button [OSD] -45-
(56)Display Button [DISPLAY] -62-
(57)Reset Button [RESET] -75-
(58)Recording Button [¥REC] -48-
(59)Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -46-
(60)Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed 
Search Function [π,∫] -38-Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom 
Function...

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≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] 
Jack as far as it will go. A loose connection 
will affect normal operation.
The Remote Controller
ªInserting a Button-type BatteryBefore using the Remote Controller, insert the 
supplied button-type battery.
1While pressing the Lock Button 1, pull out 
the Battery Holder.
2Insert the button-type battery with the (i) 
marking facing upwards.
3Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote 
Controller.
≥When the button-type battery is exhausted,...

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Power Supply
ªUsing the AC Adaptor
1
Connect the DC Cable to the Palmcorder.2Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.3Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor 
and the AC Jack.
≥The AC Cable’s outlet plug does not fit 
entirely into the AC Adaptor jack. A gap will 
remain as shown 1.
≥Before connecting or disconnecting the 
power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on 
the Palmcorder to [OFF] and make sure that 
[POWER] Lamp is not lit.
ªUsing the BatteryBefore use, fully charge the Battery.
≥We...

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The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt
ªTo Use as a Grip BeltAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of 
your hand.
1Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
2Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size 
of your hand.
3Reattach the Grip Belt.
ªTo Use as a Hand StrapUsing the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it 
easier to handle and carry a Palmcorder. It is 
more convenient to use with the Magic Wire 
Remote Control with Narration Mic.
1Open the Lock Cover (24) by holding the 
tabs on both...

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1Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through 
the Shoulder Strap Holder (49) on the 
Palmcorder.
2Fold 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.
≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to 
the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same 
way.
Inserting a Cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (41) toward 
the front and pull down...

Before Use
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≥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.
Turning on the Palmcorder 
ªHow to Turn on the Power
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON] while 
pressing the button 1.
≥The [POWER] Lamp 
(47) lights up.
ªHow to Turn off the Power
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] while 
pressing...

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Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
ªAdjusting Brightness and Color LevelWhen [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] 
Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are 
displayed.
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD 
screen.
LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]
Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the 
LCD screen.
Brightness of the Viewfinder 
[EVF BRIGHTNESS]
Adjusts...