Panasonic NV-GS90 operating instructions Record mode, Check before recording

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the movie camera has not been used for a long time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly.

ªBasic camera holding

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4)

3)

5)

1)Hold the camera with both hands.

2)Run your hand through the grip belt.

3)Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4)Keep your arms near your body.

5)Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

ªCheck points

≥Grip belt adjustment (-8-)

≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder (Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. Even if the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed during recording, the power will not turn off until recording stops.)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-19-) ≥Power supply (-9-)

≥Insert a cassette (-15-) ≥Setting date/time (-13-) ≥Setting SP/LP mode

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ªAbout auto mode

≥Press the [AUTO] button and the colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

(The [ AUTO ] indication appears on the screen.) ≥Auto white balance: -49-

≥Auto focusing: -49-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperature and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.)

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.

MANUAL

AF/MF

≥Scene mode setting (-28-) ≥White balance setting (-29-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-31-) ≥Iris/gain value setting (-31-) ≥Focus setting (-30-)

ªRecording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or

[LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode.

≥Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Frame-by-frame playback.

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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 InformationViewfinder -14 Parts identification and handlingCamera 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 toRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting 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 viewfinderPush the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder To cancel Quick StartInserting/removing a cassette How to use the joystick Tape Playback Mode Help modeTo exit the Help 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 functionTo return to normal recording Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function 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 functionGuideline function Wide/43 functionImage stabilizer 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 tapeTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV 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 MenuOther menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback 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
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