Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS55 Operating Instructions

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ªVideo Head Clogging and CareIf the heads (the parts that make contact with the 
tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear 
on the playback image, or the screen as a whole 
becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, 
recording performance deteriorates, and, in the 
worst case, the Palmcorder cannot record at all.
Causes of Dirty Heads
≥Large quantity of dust in the air
≥High-temperature and high-humidity 
environment
≥Damaged tape
≥Long operating hours
Using Mini-DV Format...

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≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come 
in contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in 
a short circuit or heat generation and, if you 
touch the Battery in this condition, you may 
be badly burned.
≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged 
state. To store the Battery for a long period of 
time, we recommend you charge it once every 
year and store it again after you completely use 
up the charged capacity.
Cassette
≥Before storing it, rewind...

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≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the 
Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.
Before Requesting Service 
(Problems and Solutions)
Power
1: The Palmcorder power cannot be turned on.
 Is the power source connected correctly? (-16-)2: The Palmcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for 
more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off 
automatically for tape protection and power 
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the 
power is...

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4: Playback picture is not clear.
 Are the heads of the Palmcorder dirty? If the 
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be 
clear. (
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5: Playing back or recording do not function, 
the screen has frozen or the indication has 
disappeared.
 Turn the Palmcorder off. If the Palmcorder is 
not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] 
switch, press the [RESET] Button (
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And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then 
reattach it.
Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back...

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Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
1) Recording a subject whose one end is 
located closer to the Palmcorder and the 
other end farther away from it
≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at 
the center of an image, it may be impossible 
to focus on a subject that is located in both 
foreground and background.
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty 
glass
≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the 
subject behind the glass will not be focused.
3) Recording a subject in dark...

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Specifications
Digital Video CameraInformation for your safety
Recording Format:Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tapeRecording/Playback Time:SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)Video
Recording System:
Digital ComponentTelevision System:EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signalAudio
Recording System:
PCM Digital Recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
Image Sensor:1/6-inch CCD Image SensorLens:Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length;...

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≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
≥Maximum Continuous Recording Time: Approximately 120 minutes
≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)
PICTURE 
QUALITYFINE NORMAL ECONOMY
8MB 45 95 190
16MB 100 200 400
32MB 220 440 880
64MB 440 880 1760
128MB 880 1760 3520
256MB 1760 3520 7040
512MB 3520 7040 14080
Maximum recording time of MPEG4...

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Palmcorder Accessory System
*Please refer to page -16-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory# 
PV-DAC13
*CGA-DU14 
*CGA-DU21
PV-DDC9
 (For USA)
PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)
Description
AC Adaptor with AC Cable  
and DC Cable      
1360mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2040mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)  
(4-pin to...

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Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Ship...

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with  your  unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road  
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847  
Attn: Camcorder Repair             
Request for Service Notice:   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.     
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
 (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your...