Panasonic PVGS55 Manuel d'utilisateur

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0760 BFor USA assistance, please call: 1-800-21

Before Use-10-Quick Guide1Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.≥Before use, fully charge the Battery.≥Since the Battery will not be char

Before Use-11-ª Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4)1Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.3 Press

Before Use-12-Before UseStandard AccessoriesIllustrated are accessories supplied with the Palmcorder.1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable -16-2) Batte

Before Use-13-(22) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -31-(23)Lock Button -17-(24)Lock Cover -17-(25)Accessory Shoe(26) Eyecup(27) Power LCD Button [

Before Use-14-ª Remote ControllerUsing the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be op

Before Use-15-≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] Jack as far as it will go. A loose connection will affect normal operation.The Remote Contro

Before Use-16-Power Supplyª Using the AC Adaptor1 Connect the DC Cable to the Palmcorder.2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.3 Connect the AC Cab

Before Use-17-The One-touch Free Style Grip Beltª To Use as a Grip BeltAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.1 Detach the end of

Before Use-18-1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder (49) on the Palmcorder.2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run

Before Use-19-≥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 tu

-2-Things You Should KnowThank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today.

Before Use-20-Closing the LCD MonitorPush the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.ª Adjusting Brightness

Before Use-21-ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback ModeA File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, car

Before Use-22-[AV JACK]AV Jack -73-[REMOTE]Remote Controller Mode -15-[REC LAMP]Recording Lamp -25-[BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound -64-[CLOCK SET]Date and Time

Before Use-23-[CREATE TITLE]Title Creation -42-[BURST MODE]RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot -27-4) [RECORDING]Recording Setup Sub-Menu[WIND CUT]Wind No

Before Use-24-[DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication -62-4) [LCD/EVF]Adjusting Brightness and Color Level[LCD/EVF SET]LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -20-[

Recording Mode-25-Recording ModeAbout RecordingWhen recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].When recording still pi

Recording Mode-26-ª Finding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the

Recording Mode-27-ª RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotThe still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals.1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >&

Recording Mode-28-≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [

Recording Mode-29-≥The [ ] Indication appears.2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).To Cancel the Tele-Macro Fu

-3-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. Th

Recording Mode-30-Fade In/Out FunctionsFade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.1Keep pr

Recording Mode-31-0 Lux MagicPix FunctionUsing the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded.1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button (6) u

Recording Mode-32-Recording in Special Situations(Program AE)You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations.1Set the [A

Recording Mode-33-Adjusting White Balance ManuallyWhite Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjust so that the white color will becom

Recording Mode-34-Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentUseful for recording fast-moving subjects.1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL].≥The [

Recording Mode-35-Digital Effect FunctionsThis Palmcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene.Digital Effe

Recording Mode-36-Deleting All the Captured Multi-PicturesWhile 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button.≥If [MANUAL] has been selecte

Playback Mode-37-Playback ModePlaying Back a TapeThe recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording.1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46)

Playback Mode-38-ª Variable Speed Search FunctionThe speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.1 During playback, press the [1] Button (1

Playback Mode-39-Index Search FunctionsTo facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during recordin

-4-IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use th

Playback Mode-40-To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image3Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (60) on the Remote Controller that points to the area yo

Playback Mode-41-When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step 1≥File is numbered in hexadecimal.≥When the object is moving fast or zoom operation is pe

Playback Mode-42-Creating a TitleYou can create a title and record on a Card.1Recording Mode:Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording Mode or Card Rec

Playback Mode-43-≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles.≥A title can be displayed also by pushing [TITLE] Butto

Playback Mode-44-4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (14).≥The selected file is deleted from the Card.≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection

Playback Mode-45-Playing Back on Your TVBy connecting your Palmcorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen.≥Before connec

Editing Mode-46-Editing ModeRecording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that ha

Editing Mode-47-To Cancel Audio DubbingPress the [;] Button (73) on the Remote Controller.The Palmcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again.To Play B

Editing Mode-48-Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentAfter connecting the Palmcorder and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following p

With a PC-49-With a PCUsing the Software with a ComputerAn image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer.ª Software Ins

-5-PrecautionsUSE & LOCATION≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect

With a PC-50-≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.≥Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional softwa

With a PC-51-Using as a Web CameraIf the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Palmcorder to the ot

With a PC-52-ª Connecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)1Install the supplied WebCam Driver.2 Set the Mode Dial to Ta

With a PC-53-4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger.≥Windows Messenger is activated.≥Please refer to the HELP file of

With a PC-54-≥To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from th

With a PC-55-ª Installing the G.726 Audio Decoder1 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.≥[Setup Menu] appears.2 Select the software to be inst

With a PC-56-ª Operating environmentFor WindowsOS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed;Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Profess

With a PC-57-For Macintosh1Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.3Double click the icon of a CD-ROM th

With a PC-58-Removing the USB connection cable safely for Macintosh1Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared when you connected the Palmcorder with the

With a PC-59-≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such as picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted.≥When the Palm

-6-Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO)You (“Licensee

With a PC-60-ª About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a pe

Others-61-OthersIndicationsVarious functions and the Palmcorder status are shown on the screen.r: Remaining Battery Power≥When the battery power becom

Others-62-0: Remaining Number of Photoshot picturesR:0h00m: Remaining time of MPEG4: RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording -27-: Lock Setting -43-

Others-63-INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:This cassette is incompatible.PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:Irregular mechanism is detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-13-). This

Others-64-ª Alarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued a

Others-65-ª Self-timer Recording≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording L

Others-66-ª Program AE≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-34-) or iris (-34-).≥Using the MagicPix Func

Others-67-≥Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial≥Insert or eject a cassetteª Playing BackRepeat PlaybackIf you continue to press the [1] Button for

Others-68-≥When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--] or the date and time

Others-69-ª Recording the Contents of Other Equipment ≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 recording from external input signals is in progress. Yo

-7-Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.G.726 Audio Decoder End User License AgreementYOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING

Others-70-When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Palmcorder.≥Sand or dust may damage the

Others-71-ª Video Head Clogging and CareIf the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the pla

Others-72-≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short ci

Others-73-≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.Before Requesting Service (Problems and Soluti

Others-74-4: Playback picture is not clear.• Are the heads of the Palmcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (-71-)5: P

Others-75-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

Others-76-SpecificationsDigital Video CameraInformation for your safetyRecording Format:Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)Tape Used: 6.35

Others-77-≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.≥Maximum Continuous Recording Time: Approximately 120 minutes≥“1h10min.” ind

Others-78-Palmcorder Accessory System*Please refer to page -16-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.*NOTE: Accessories

Others-79-Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories

-8-ContentsBefore UseQuick Guide... 10Standard Accessories... 12Cont

Others-80-Request for Service Notice (USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Comp

Others-81-Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty ProductCamcorderDVD/VCR Deck,A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD,T

Others-82-Customer Services DirectoryService in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -83-.Obtain Product Informat

Others-83-Warranty (For Canadian Customers)Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTYPan

Others-84-Indexª AAC Adaptor ... 16, 70ArcSoft ...

Others-85-ª SSD Memory Card ... 59Self-Recording ... 27Self-timer

Others-86-Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido1Una la batería al adaptador de CA y cárguela.≥Antes de usar, cargue completamente l

Others-87-ª Grabación de una imagen fija en una tarjeta (Photoshot)1Ajuste en disco del modo al de la grabación.2 Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT].ª Graba

LSQT0760 BS0104Nm1024 ( 0000 A)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaDivision of Matsushita

-9-OthersIndications .............. 61Initializing the Modes ......... 62Warning/Al