Panasonic NV-GS90 Using on Macintosh, When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera

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ªWhen you use the movie camera as a

Web Camera

When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera in the tape playback mode, the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in usual operation.

1

2

1In usual operation

2In the Web Camera mode (Tape playback mode)

≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left ( , ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on the operation icon is not lit in yellow.

≥The operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the centre of the joystick.

≥If the movie camera is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status.

≥In the Web Camera mode, video (picture) cannot be recorded onto a tape.

≥In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be interrupted in the midway of communication depending on the communication environment or the performance of the personal computer.

≥If you connect the USB cable while you operate a tape in the tape playback mode, the tape will be stopped.

≥If you connect the USB cable in the Web Camera mode (tape recording mode), the time code indication, the SP/LP indication, or icons disappear.

≥In the Web Camera mode (tape playback mode), the operation icon is changed.

≥If the movie camera is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the movie camera’s operation may stop midway through. In this case, exit the Messenger, reconnect the movie camera and restart the Messenger.

Using on Macintosh

ªOperating environment on iMovie HD

OS:

With pre-installed; Mac OS X v10.4

CPU: PowerPC G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo

Interface:

DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a)

≥iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or sold with iLife.

1 Set the movie camera to Tape Playback Mode.

2 Connect the movie camera to your Macintosh with the DV Interface Cable (optional).

≥For more information, please contact Apple Inc. at http://www.apple.com.

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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 InformationParts identification and handling CameraViewfinder -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 toConnecting to the AC outlet Fitting the batteryRemoving 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 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 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 functionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo 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 functionWide/43 function Image stabilizer 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 tapeFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo 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 taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther 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