Panasonic NV-GS90 Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing, Software

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Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)

By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image- quality dubbing can be done in digital format.

This model cannot be used as a Recorder. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(Player/recorder)

1Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable.

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2Start playback. (Player)

3Start recording. (Recorder)

4Stop playback. (Player)

≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly.

≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases. For more information, see the instructions for equipment connected.

≥Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the playback tape.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.

Using the movie camera as a Web Camera

To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Windows Update]. If the movie camera is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the movie camera to the other parties via the network. Audio may also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured accordingly. (You can use the microphone equipped with the personal computer instead of the one on the movie camera.)

Software:

Windows Live Messenger 8.0/8.1

(Windows XP/Vista)

Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c

Windows Vista: DirectX 10

ªConnecting the movie camera to personal computer (For using as a

Web Camera)

1Set the movie camera to tape playback mode or tape recording mode.

2Connect the movie camera to personal computer with type A-to-B USB cable (not supplied).

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2)

3)

1)USB cable (Type A-to-B)

2)USB terminal

3)The Web Camera mode screen

3Start the Windows Live Messenger.

≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows Live Messenger].

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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 OptionalViewfinder -14 Parts identification and handlingCamera 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 batteryRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting 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 startPush 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 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 FunctionTo return to normal recording Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function 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 functionGuideline function Wide/43 functionImage stabilizer 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 audioTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV 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 MenuOther menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback 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