Panasonic NV-GS90 operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Caution for AC mains lead	2
Information for Your Safety	3
Before using
Accessories	6
Optional	6
Parts identification and handling	7
The grip belt	8
Using the lens cover	9
Power supply	9
Charging time and recordable time	11
Selecting a mode
(Turning the camera on/off)	11
Setting date and time	13
Using the LCD monitor	13
Using the viewfinder	14
Quick start	14
Inserting/removing a cassette	15
How to use the joystick	16
Help mode	17
Switching the language	18
Using the menu screen	18
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	19
Recording with the built-in LED video light	19
Record mode
Check before recording	20
Recording on a tape	21
Recording check	21
Blank search function	22
Recording a still picture on a tape
(Photoshot)	22
Zoom in/out function	23
Recording yourself	24
Backlight compensation function	24
Colour night view function	25
Soft skin mode	25
Fade in/fade out function	26
Wind noise reduction function	26
Wide/4:3 function	27
Image stabilizer function	27
Guideline function	27
Auto slow shutter mode	28
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	28
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)	29
Manual focus adjustment	30
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment	31

Playback mode
Playing back tape	32
Frame-by-frame playback	33
Playback on TV	33
Edit mode
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	34
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)	35
Using the movie camera as a
Web Camera	35
Using on Macintosh	36
Notes	37
Menu
Menu list	38
Menus related to taking pictures	39
Menus related to playback	39
Other menus	39
Others
Indications	40
Warning/alarm indications	41
Functions cannot be used simultaneously	42
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	42
Cautions for Use	45
Explanation of terms	49
Specifications
Specifications	50
Index	51

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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