Panasonic PV-GS55 Manuel D'utilisation page 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 turn
the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the
Card, and recorded data, and cause the
Palmcorder to malfunction.
Turning on the Palmcorder
ª How to Turn on the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
pressing the button 1.
≥The [POWER] Lamp
ON
(46)
(47)
POWER
ª How to Turn off the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
pressing the button 1.
(46)
Selecting Modes
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.
1
Rotate the Mode Dial
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:Tape Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.
Also, you can record still pictures on the card
simultaneously during recording on a tape.
:Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
scene on a tape.
:Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording still picture or
moving picture on a card.
:Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.
:MPEG4 Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
moving picture on a card.
:PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Palmcorder to your Personal Computer.
Before Use
(46) to [ON] while
(47)
lights up.
1
(46)
to [OFF] while
ON
1
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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
ª Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of
view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder
become clear and easy to read.
1
Pull the Viewfinder.
2
Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector
(38)
Knob .
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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the
LCD Monitor
Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].
≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD
Monitor is opened.
≥When you turn the Palmcorder off, this setting is
cancelled.
ª Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record
the picture while watching it.
1
Using your Thumb on the [OPEN4] Knob
(1) and pull the LCD Monitor
direction of the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum
of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,
it becomes convenient to operate menus or to
play back pictures.
(2)
(1)
2
Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to
the desired recording angle.
≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of
180o 1 from the vertical position upwards
and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward
direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor
beyond these ranges will damage the
Palmcorder.
(2) out in the