Panasonic NV-GS90 Information for Your Safety, Carefully observe copyright laws

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

Operating instructions

≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 meters.

ªCarefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

≥U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.

≥This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Contents
Operating Instructions Before use How to replace the fuseOperating instructions Information for Your SafetyUse only the recommended accessories Carefully observe copyright lawsFor business users in the European Union Contents Sales and Support Information Before usingAccessories OptionalParts identification and handling CameraViewfinder -14 LCD monitor open part Speaker Adjust the belt length and the pad positionGrip belt LCD monitor -13Slide the lens cover open/close switch to Using the lens coverPower supply Charging the batteryConnecting to the AC outlet Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable time Selecting a mode Turning the camera on/offHow to turn on the power ≥Rotate the mode dial slowly≥The power does not turn off even if How to turn off the power 1 Set the mode dial to OFF≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES Setting date and timeUsing the LCD monitor Recharging the built-in lithium batteryExtending the viewfinder Using the viewfinderAdjusting the field of view Quick startTo 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 To exit the menu screen Switching the languageUsing the menu screen About the menu settingRecording with the built-in LED video light Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level To cancel the built-in LED video lightCheck before recording Record modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Recording checkContinuous photoshot Blank search functionRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughTo use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom FunctionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording Colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function To cancel the soft skin modeWind noise reduction function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionWide/43 function Image stabilizer functionGuideline function To cancel the scene mode function Auto slow shutter modeRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the slow shutter modeRecording in natural colours White balance About flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to the automatic Adjustment To set the white balance manuallyIris/gain value range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangePlaying back tape Playback modeTo adjust volume Settings on the audioFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo return to normal playback Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeStart the Windows Live Messenger Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingUsing the movie camera as a Web Camera SoftwareOperating environment on iMovie HD Using on MacintoshWhen you use the movie camera as a Web Camera CPU PowerPC G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo InterfaceLSQT1291 Tape Playback Menu MenuMenu list Tape Recording MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Recording indications OthersIndications Basic indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsCassette is correctly inserted Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed RecordingPlayback Pictures Push the Reset Switch is displayedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played backAbout dirty heads About condensationWhile carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the movie cameraDo not throw old battery into fire About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingPeriodical check-ups About the cassette LCD monitor/viewfinderAuto focus Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceSpecifications SpecificationsNumerics IndexWeb site http//panasonic.net