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