Panasonic PV-GS90PL-S, PVGS90P Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment, Shutter speed range

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Record mode

2Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus.

≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

ªTo restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or press the [AUTO] button.

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button.

MANUAL

AF/MF

2Move the joystick left or right to select

aperture icon [] or shutter speed icon [] .

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3Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

1)

MNL

2)

MNL

 

1/1000

 

1/60

 

 

 

F2.0

 

 

 

0dB

 

 

 

 

1)Shutter speed

2)(Aperture) Iris/gain value

ªTo restore to automatic adjustment

Press the [AUTO] button.

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

noise on the screen may increase. ≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.

≥During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.

≥When recording in an extremely bright place, the color of the screen may change or flicker. If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or [1/100].

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥Set the shutter speed before setting the aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting both settings.

≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you

cannot adjust the gain value.

≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.

ªShutter speed range

1/30 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 1/8000.

ªIris/gain value range

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image. Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image. Values with dB are gain values.

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Contents Model No. PV-GS90P/PC Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit Do not Expose this Equipment to Rain or MoisturePV-GS90P Following Applies only in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No Following Applies only in CanadaImportant Safety Instructions USE & Location Battery pack Lithium ion battery packCare AC adaptor Contents Inserting the battery AccessoriesCharging the battery Quick GuideRecording on a tape How to turn on the powerPlaying back tape Camcorder Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -16 How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. only LCD monitor -16Grip belt Using the lens coverPower supply Charging lamp ChargeRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletCharging time and recordable time Tape Recording Mode Selecting a mode Turning the Camcorder on/off≥Rotate the mode dial slowly Tape Playback ModeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAbout date/time Adjusting the viewfinder field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knobQuick Start To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed Accidental erasure preventionBasic joystick operations How to use the joystickTape playback mode Joystick and screen displayTo exit the Help mode Help modeUsing the menu screen Language selectionAdjusting the brightness and color level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenRecording with the built-in LED video light To cancel the built-in LED video lightPress the Light button Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioningRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save About the remaining tape time indication on the screenBlank search function Recording checkStopping blank search midway through Zoom in/out function ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Continuous photoshotRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix functionFade in/fade out function To cancel fadingTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Wind noise reduction 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 Recording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionManual focus adjustment Recording in natural colors White balanceShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust the speaker volume during playbackSettings on the audio Repeat playbackPlayback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingStop playback. Player Operating environment on iMovie HD Using on MacintoshPC Connection with the DV Interface Cable CPUTape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Advanced REC Speed REC Stdby -38-REPEAT PlayMenus related to playback Menus related to recordingOther menus Indications Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Wrong Tape FormatBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Indication are not shown Push the Reset Switch is displayedRemaining tape time indication disappears Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeAbout dirty heads About condensationAbout the Camcorder Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireLCD monitor/viewfinder About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Periodical check-upsAutomatic white balance White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Auto focusSpecifications Image sensorCamcorder Accessory System Accessory No DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers VisaRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic Video ProductsCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Warranty ServiceLimitations and Exclusions Index NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Reproducción de la cinta Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc

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