Panasonic NV-GS90 operating instructions Recording on a tape, Recording check

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Record mode

Recording on a tape

When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-9-) If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment (-49-) may not function properly.

When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with

awide-screen TV. To make this unit compatible with regular TVs (4:3), change the

[REC ASPECT] setting before recording the images (-27-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting when watching them on the connected TV (-33-).

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

2Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

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≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -11-. ≥Carry out a recording check to verify that the

image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank search (-22-).

ªOn-screen display in the tape recording mode

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0h00m10s00f			2)
R 0:30
R 0:30
R 0:30

1)Recording time elapse

2)Remaining tape indication

ªConcerning the remaining tape time

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15 seconds or shorter recording, the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

Recording check

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to

3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick left to select the recording check icon [ ].

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≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

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Contents Operating Instructions Before use How to replace the fuseUse only the recommended accessories Information for Your SafetyCarefully observe copyright laws Operating instructionsFor business users in the European Union Contents Accessories Before usingOptional Sales and Support InformationParts identification and handling CameraViewfinder -14 Grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionLCD monitor -13 LCD monitor open part SpeakerPower supply Using the lens coverCharging the battery Slide the lens cover open/close switch toConnecting to the AC outlet Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery How to turn on the power Selecting a mode Turning the camera on/off≥Rotate the mode dial slowly Charging time and recordable time≥The power does not turn off even if How to turn off the power 1 Set the mode dial to OFFUsing the LCD monitor Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YESAdjusting the field of view Using the viewfinderQuick start Extending the viewfinderTo cancel Quick Start Inserting/removing a cassettePush the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder How to use the joystick Help mode To exit the Help modeTape Playback Mode Using the menu screen Switching the languageAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderTo cancel the built-in LED video light Recording with the built-in LED video lightCheck before recording Record modeRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording check Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Blank search functionStopping blank search midway Through Continuous photoshotDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionAbout the variable speed zoom Function To use the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording To cancel the colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Colour night view functionTo cancel fading To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction functionWide/43 function Image stabilizer functionGuideline function Recording in various situations Scene mode Auto slow shutter modeTo cancel the slow shutter mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance To restore to the automatic Adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeTo adjust volume Playback modeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo return to normal playback Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeUsing the movie camera as a Web Camera Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingSoftware Start the Windows Live MessengerWhen you use the movie camera as a Web Camera Using on MacintoshCPU PowerPC G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo Interface Operating environment on iMovie HDLSQT1291 Menu list MenuTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Indications OthersBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Cassette cannot be removedRecording Cassette is correctly insertedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Push the Reset Switch is displayedSounds cannot be played back Playback PicturesAbout dirty heads About condensationWhile carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the movie cameraBe sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into firePeriodical check-ups About the cassette LCD monitor/viewfinderAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsNumerics IndexWeb site http//panasonic.net