Panasonic PVGS90P How to use the joystick, Basic joystick operations, Joystick and screen display

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Before using

How to use the joystick

ªBasic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item, and then push in the center to set it.

 

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5

3

4

 

2

1Select by moving up.

2Select by moving down.

3Select by moving left.

4Select by moving right.

5Determine by pushing the center.

ªJoystick and screen display

Push the center of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes.

(In the Tape playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1)Tape recording mode

(When the [AUTO] button is pressed to set to auto mode.)

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2

 

 

 

Fade

-29-

1/3

3

 

 

 

Backlight compensation

-27-

 

1

 

 

 

Help mode

-20-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2/3

2

 

 

 

Soft skin mode

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3

 

 

 

MagicPix

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3/3

2

 

 

 

Recording check

-25-

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

Blank search

-25-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

2)Tape recording mode

(When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode.)

 

 

2

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

2

Iris or gain value

-34-

4/4

3

White balance

-33-

 

1

Shutter speed

-34-

5/5

2

Manual focus adjustment

-33-

 

1

 

 

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [MANUAL AF/

MF] button is pressed again to set to manual focus mode.

3) Tape playback mode

 

3

 

 

 

Playback/pause

-35-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

Stop

-35-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

Rewind (review playback)

-35-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

Fast forward (cue playback)

-35-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. PV-GS90P/PC Do not Expose this Equipment to Rain or Moisture Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unitFollowing Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No PV-GS90PImportant Safety Instructions USE & Location Battery pack Lithium ion battery packCare AC adaptor Contents Quick Guide AccessoriesCharging the battery Inserting the batteryRecording on a tape How to turn on the powerPlaying back tape Camcorder Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -16 LCD monitor -16 How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyCharging lamp Charge Using the lens coverPower supply Grip beltRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletCharging time and recordable time Tape Playback Mode Selecting a mode Turning the Camcorder on/off≥Rotate the mode dial slowly Tape Recording ModeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAbout date/time Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder field of viewOpen the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Quick StartAccidental erasure prevention When the cassette holder does not come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed Inserting/removing a cassetteJoystick and screen display How to use the joystickTape playback mode Basic joystick operationsLanguage selection Help modeUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeTo exit the menu screen Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the menu setting Adjusting the brightness and color levelRecording with the built-in LED video light To cancel the built-in LED video lightPress the Light button Basic Camcorder positioning About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingAbout the remaining tape time indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save Recording on a tapeBlank search function Recording checkStopping blank search midway through Continuous photoshot ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Zoom in/out functionBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfMagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function To cancel the soft skin modeWind noise reduction function To cancel fadingTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Fade in/fade out functionOptical image stabilizer function Aspect ratioGuideline function To cancel the slow shutter mode Auto slow shutter mode≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advanced Auto SLW Shtr on To cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colors White balance Manual focus adjustmentIris/gain value range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangeRepeat playback To adjust the speaker volume during playbackSettings on the audio Playing back tapePlayback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingStop playback. Player CPU Using on MacintoshPC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Operating environment on iMovie HDAdvanced REC Speed REC Stdby -38-REPEAT Play Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to recordingOther menus Indications Wrong Tape Format Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Push the Reset Switch is displayedRemaining tape time indication disappears Indication are not shownAbout dirty heads About condensationAbout the Camcorder Do 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 AC adaptorAbout the cassette LCD monitor/viewfinderAuto focus White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceImage sensor SpecificationsAccessory No Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory Service CenterIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Warranty ServiceLimitations and Exclusions Numerics IndexSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Reproducción de la cinta Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc

PVGS90P, PV-GS90PL-S specifications

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