Panasonic NV-GS90 operating instructions How to use the joystick

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Before using

After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-48-)

If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or the viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (-45-)

ªWhen the cassette holder does not

come out

Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely.

Check if the battery has run down.

Check if the cassette compartment cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening.

ªWhen the cassette holder cannot be

housed

Set the mode dial to OFF, then to another mode again.

Check if the battery has run down.

ªAccidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow).

1

R E C

SAVE

How to use the joystick

ªBasic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen

Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select an item, and then push in the centre to set it.

 

1

 

5

3

4

 

2

1Select by moving up.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

4 Select by moving right.

5 Determine by pushing the centre.

ªJoystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes.

(In the Tape playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1)Tape Recording Mode

(When the [AUTO] button is pressed to set to auto mode)

1

 

2

 

 

 

Fade

-26-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/3

3

 

 

 

Backlight compensation

-24-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

Help mode

-17-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2/3

2

 

 

 

Soft skin mode

-25-

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

Colour night view

-25-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/3

2

 

 

 

Recording check

-21-

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

Blank search

-22-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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Contents Operating Instructions How to replace the fuse Before useInformation for Your Safety Use only the recommended accessoriesCarefully observe copyright laws Operating instructionsFor business users in the European Union Contents Before using AccessoriesOptional Sales and Support InformationCamera Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -14 Adjust the belt length and the pad position Grip beltLCD monitor -13 LCD monitor open part SpeakerUsing the lens cover Power supplyCharging the battery Slide the lens cover open/close switch toFitting the battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Selecting a mode Turning the camera on/off How to turn on the power≥Rotate the mode dial slowly Charging time and recordable timeHow to turn off the power 1 Set the mode dial to OFF ≥The power does not turn off even ifSetting date and time Using the LCD monitorRecharging the built-in lithium battery ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YESUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewQuick start Extending the viewfinderInserting/removing a cassette To cancel Quick StartPush the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder How to use the joystick To exit the Help mode Help modeTape Playback Mode Switching the language Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelTo cancel the built-in LED video light Recording with the built-in LED video lightRecord mode Check before recordingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeRecording check Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenBlank search function Recording a still picture on a tape PhotoshotStopping blank search midway Through Continuous photoshotZoom in/out function Digital zoom functionAbout the variable speed zoom Function To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfTo return to normal recording Soft skin mode To cancel the colour night view functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Colour night view functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function To cancel fadingFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction functionImage stabilizer function Wide/43 functionGuideline function Auto slow shutter mode Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the slow shutter mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic AdjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangePlayback mode To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapePlayback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Using the movie camera as a Web CameraSoftware Start the Windows Live MessengerUsing on Macintosh When you use the movie camera as a Web CameraCPU PowerPC G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo Interface Operating environment on iMovie HDLSQT1291 Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Others IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedRecording Cassette is correctly insertedPush the Reset Switch is displayed Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeSounds cannot be played back Playback PicturesAbout condensation About dirty headsAbout the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the cassette LCD monitor/viewfinder Periodical check-upsExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsIndex NumericsWeb site http//panasonic.net