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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS90 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. LSQT1291 B... -
Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. -
Page 3: Information For Your Safety
Operating instructions Information for Your Safety ≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. WARNING: Pages for reference TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC Pages for reference are indicated by dashes SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, either side of a number, for example: ≥... - Page 4 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Caution for AC mains lead ........2 Playback mode Information for Your Safety ........3 Playing back tape..........32 Frame-by-frame playback ........33 Before using Playback on TV ...........33 Accessories............6 Optional..............6 Edit mode Parts identification and handling ......7 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR The grip belt ............8 (Dubbing)............34 Using the lens cover ..........9... -
Page 6: Before Using
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Optional ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution 1) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh) facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK 2) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/2640 mAh) Ltd. 3) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6*/5800 mAh) ≥It couldn’t be simpler! 4) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) ≥Also available through our Internet is direct... -
Page 7: Parts Identification And Handling
Before using Parts identification and handling (13) ª Camera (14) (15) (16) (10) (17) (11) (18) (12) BATTERY Viewfinder -14- -48- White balance sensor -30- Lens cover open/close switch [ Due to limitations in LCD production Grip belt technology, there may be some tiny bright or Lens dark spots on the viewfinder screen. -
Page 8: The Grip Belt
Before using (21)(22) (23) (19) (24) (25) (26) (20) (33) (19) LCD monitor -13- -48- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or (33) Tripod receptacle dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional However, this is not a malfunction and does tripod. -
Page 9: Using The Lens Cover
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. ≥Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where... - Page 10 Before using ª ª Connecting to the AC outlet Fitting the battery The unit is in the standby condition when the AC Push the battery against the battery holder and adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is slide it until it clicks. always “live”...
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Page 11: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Before using ≥The actual time may become shorter than this. Charging time and recordable time The recordable time shown in the table are The times shown in the tables below are for when approximations. The recordable time will the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. become shorter in the following cases: If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, ≥When you use both the viewfinder and the... - Page 12 Before using ≥The status indicator automatically goes off ª How to turn off the power and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to Set the mode dial to OFF. [ON] ( ), the unit goes into quick start -14- standby mode and the status indicator lights green.)
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Page 13: Setting Date And Time
[SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the ≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the opened LCD monitor. -
Page 14: Using The Viewfinder
Before using Using the viewfinder Quick start When quick start is on the battery power is still ª Extending the viewfinder being consumed, even when the LCD monitor Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by and the viewfinder are closed. pinching the extension knob. -
Page 15: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
Before using ª Inserting/removing a cassette To cancel Quick Start Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on -18- the power. ≥The status indicator goes off and the power Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the turns off if the mode dial is set to OFF while the cassette cover. -
Page 16: How To Use The Joystick
Before using ≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette How to use the joystick completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store ª the case in an upright position. ( Basic joystick operations -48- ≥If the indicator of the condensation does not Operations on the menu screen display on the LCD monitor and/or the Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select... -
Page 17: Help Mode
Before using Help mode 2) Tape Recording Mode (When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is Select an icon for an explanation of the function. pressed to set to manual mode) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. -
Page 18: Switching The Language
Before using Switching the language Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub-menu. You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. -
Page 19: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Recording with the built-in LED video light ª Adjusting the brightness and colour Press the [LIGHT] button. level Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. LIGHT ≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor. -
Page 20: Record Mode
≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic dark in the recording. cassettes marked LP mode. -
Page 21: Recording On A Tape
Record mode Recording on a tape ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ( ) If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment ( ) may not 0h00m10s00f... -
Page 22: Blank Search Function
Record mode Blank search function Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot) Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). After the search is Still pictures can be recorded from the movie finished, the blank search function is cancelled camera lens. -
Page 23: Zoom In/Out Function
Record mode Zoom in/out function ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 42 times, then You can zoom in up to 42k optically. the digital zoom function will be activated. The ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. digital zoom function allows you to select a Wide-angle recording (zoom out): magnification from 70k to 2000k. -
Page 24: Recording Yourself
Record mode Recording yourself Backlight compensation function You can record yourself while viewing the LCD This protects a backlit subject from being monitor. You can record persons in front of the darkened. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. camera while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror Press the joystick to display the icon. -
Page 25: Colour Night View Function
Record mode Colour night view function Soft skin mode This function allows you to record colour subjects This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a in dark locations to stand out against the softer tone. This is more effective if you record the background. -
Page 26: Fade In/Fade Out Function
Record mode Fade in/fade out function ª To select the colour for fade in/out The colour which appears in fading pictures can Fade in be selected. The image and audio gradually appear. Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOUR] >> Fade out [WHITE] or [BLACK]. -
Page 27: Wide/4:3 Function
Record mode Wide/4:3 function Image stabilizer function This allows you to record images compatible with Reduces the image shaking due to hand wide-screen TVs. movement when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Press the [O.I.S.] button. -
Page 28: Auto Slow Shutter Mode
Record mode Auto slow shutter mode Recording in various situations (Scene mode) You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. When you record images in different situations, ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. this mode automatically sets optimum shutter Set [ADVANCED] >>... -
Page 29: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
Record mode Recording in natural colours Sports mode ≥For playback pause of recorded pictures, this (White balance) mode presents free of camera shakes. The automatic white balance function may not ≥During normal playback, the image reproduce natural colours depending on the movement may not look smooth. -
Page 30: Manual Focus Adjustment
Record mode ª Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, Move the joystick left or right until the [ then manual focusing is available. indication appears. Or, press the [AUTO] button. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. -
Page 31: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Record mode Manual shutter speed/aperture Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury adjustment light or sodium light because the colour and Shutter Speed brightness of the playback image may change. Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the Aperture sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. -
Page 32: Playback Mode
Playback mode Playback mode ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback. Playing back tape Move the [sVOLr] lever to adjust the volume. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) Operate with joystick. Towards [r]: increases the volume Towards [s]: decreases the volume (Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.) -
Page 33: Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback mode Frame-by-frame playback Playback on TV ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. Images recorded by this camera can be played During playback, move the joystick up to back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. select the [1/;] icon to pause playback. ≥Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV. -
Page 34: Edit Mode
Edit mode Edit mode Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment with a DV terminal) Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer (L2) (L2) to the instructions for the recorder. -
Page 35: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Using the movie camera as a Web (Digital Dubbing) Camera By connecting other digital video equipment with To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Windows Update]. DV terminal and the movie camera by using the If the movie camera is connected to your personal DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image-... -
Page 36: Using On Macintosh
Edit mode ª Using on Macintosh When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera When you use the movie camera as a Web ª Operating environment on iMovie HD Camera in the tape playback mode, the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in With pre-installed;... -
Page 37: Notes
Edit mode Notes ® ®, ® ≥Microsoft , Windows Windows Vista ® DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® , Core™ and Pentium ≥Intel are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. -
Page 38: Menu
Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -39- 2) [ADVANCED] [REPEAT PLAY] -32- 3) [SETUP] 1) [BASIC] [12bit AUDIO]... -
Page 39: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menu ≥In the following cases, the power may not turn Menus related to taking pictures off even when set [POWER SAVE] >> ª [DATE/TIME] [5 MINUTES]. ≥When connecting to the AC outlet This switches between date and time indications. ≥The movie camera automatically records the (When using the AC adapter) ≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV date and time of picture taking on the tape. -
Page 40: Others Indications
Others Others Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamps) -29- Indications Outdoor mode -29- White balance adjustment mode Various functions and the movie camera status -29- are shown on the screen. Basic indications Remaining battery power Playback indications 0h00m00s00f: Time code Playback -32- 15:30:45:... -
Page 41: Warning/Alarm Indications
Others Warning/alarm indications CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is open. Close the If any one of the following indications lights up or cassette cover. -15- flashes, please check the movie camera. COPY PROTECTED: Confirmatory indications Images cannot be recorded correctly Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure because the medium is protected by a copy prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]... -
Page 42: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Functions cannot be used Before requesting repair simultaneously (Problems and solutions) Some functions in the movie camera are disabled Power/Body or cannot be selected due to its specifications. 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. - Page 43 Others 5: The movie camera cannot be operated 4: Auto focus function does not work. though powered up. • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus The movie camera does not operate mode is selected, focus is automatically normally. adjusted.
- Page 44 Others Playback (Sound) Others 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in 1: The indication disappears, the screen is speaker of the movie camera. frozen, or no operation can be performed. • Is the volume too low? During playback, push •...
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Page 45: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact ª About condensation with the tape) become dirty, normal recording If you turn the movie camera on when and playback are not properly performed. condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Clean the heads with the digital video head condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is... - Page 46 Others ª About the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop ≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, or bump it. ≥A strong impact on the movie camera may the camera body becomes warm, but this is not break its housing, causing it to malfunction.
- Page 47 Others ª About the battery If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery The battery used in the movie camera is a has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the ª...
- Page 48 Others ª ª About the cassette LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor Never place the cassette in a high temperature ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a place. ≥The tape may be damaged, producing dry soft cloth. ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.
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Page 49: Explanation Of Terms
Others Explanation of terms ª White balance The image recorded by the movie camera may ª become bluish or reddish under the influence of Automatic white balance light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust White balance adjustment recognises the colour the white balance. -
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Dimensions: 67.0 mm (W) 84.5 mm (H) 119.3 mm (D) (excluding the projecting parts) Specifications Mass: Approx. 390 g (without supplied battery and DV cassette) Digital Video Camera Approx. 470 g Information for your safety (with supplied battery and DV cassette) Operating temperature: C to 40 Power source:... -
Page 51: Index
Index ª Numerics ª P 4:3 Function ...........27 Portrait Mode ..........28 ª A ª R AC Adaptor ..........10, 47 Recording Speed ........... 20 Aperture ............31 Remaining Tape Time ........40 Auto slow shutter ...........28 Repeat Playback ........... 32 ª B ª... - Page 52 LSQT1291 B Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F1207KE1038 Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...