Panasonic NV-GS90 operating instructions Confirmatory indications, Textual indications

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Warning/alarm indications

If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the movie camera.

Confirmatory indications

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted.

No cassette is inserted. [--]/0:

The built-in battery is low. -13-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication.

2END:

The tape came to the end during recording. :: The video heads are dirty. -45-

Textual indications

3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. Take out the cassette and wait for a while. It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -45-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -9-

NO TAPE :

No tape is inserted. -15-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position.

You are attempting digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position.

WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible.

CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:

The cassette cover is open. Close the cassette cover. -15-

COPY PROTECTED:

Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard.

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty. -45-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press the [RESET] button (-44-). This may solve the problem.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the USB cable connected to the movie camera.

CAN NOT USE USB:

You are connecting the USB cable with the DV cable connected.

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:

You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the movie camera is set to [AUTO].

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