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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camcorder
PV-GS90P/PC
Model No.
LSQT1284 A
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Operating Instructions... -
Page 2: Things You Should Know
Ò Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorder Ò with the mark be used. - Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS90P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. - Page 5 Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to...
- Page 6 Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or incinerate. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V. ≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. ≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using the lens cover ... 12 Power supply ... 12 Charging time and recordable time... 13 Selecting a mode (Turning the Camcorder on/off)... 14 Setting date and time... 15 Using the LCD monitor ... 16 Using the viewfinder ... 16 Quick Start ... -
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories The following are the accessories supplied with this product. VSK0697 K2GJ2DC00011 LSSB0016 1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable 2) Battery pack -12- 3) AV cable -36-, -37- LSQT1284 Before using Quick Guide ª Charging the battery Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack. - Page 9 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder. Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover tightly. ª How to turn on the power While pressing the lock release button A, set the mode dial to select the desired mode ª...
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Page 10: Before Using
Before using Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder White balance sensor Lens cover open/close swich [ Grip belt -12- Lens Lens cover -12- Built-in LED video light Microphone (built-in, stereo) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] ≥Use the supplied AV cable only. -
Page 11: How To Remove The Sensor Tag (For U.s.a. Only)
Before using (23) (24) (25) (32) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) How to remove the Sensor tag -16- (for U.S.A. -
Page 12: The Grip Belt
≥If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove the DC Cable from the AC adaptor. ≥Battery charging time. ( ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. -51- ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 13: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Connect the DC Cable to this unit. ≥Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the power cord from other equipment for this Camcorder. ª Inserting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. -
Page 14: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Camcorder On/Off)
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of the Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is normal. ≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: discharges, then LSQT1284 Before using... -
Page 15: Setting Date And Time
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used. Before using Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. -16- ≥Select [YES] and press the center of the joystick. -
Page 16: Using The Lcd Monitor
90o 2 towards the viewfinder. ≥The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu. ≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. ≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards... -
Page 17: Quick Start
Tape Recording Mode. ≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥The Camcorder will not go into quick start standby mode unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. Open the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder. -
Page 18: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
Inserting/removing a cassette Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power. Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. ≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette. -
Page 19: How To Use The Joystick
How to use the joystick ª Basic 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. 1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. -
Page 20: Help Mode
Help mode Select an icon for an explanation of the function. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon. -
Page 21: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª... -
Page 22: Recording With The Built-In Led Video Light
To cancel the built-in LED video light Press the [LIGHT] button again. ≥The subject should be within 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) of the Camcorder. ≥Using the LED video light reduces battery time. ≥Set the LED video light to off when not in use. -
Page 23: Record Mode
≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled. -
Page 24: Recording On A Tape
[;] blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start/stop button. any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to save battery life. To use the Camcorder, turn it on again. -
Page 25: Recording Check
Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon. ≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape. ≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. -
Page 26: Recording A Still Picture On A Tape (Photoshot)
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. ≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8 inches) away from the lens. ≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while zooming. -
Page 27: Recording Yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image to be recorded is not altered.) -
Page 28: Magicpix Function
This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. -
Page 29: Fade In/Fade Out Function
1 appears. Move the joystick left to select the fade icon ≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears. -
Page 30: Aspect Ratio
Press the [O.I.S.] button again. ≥In the following cases, the optical image stabilizer function may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly ≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it Guideline function View the slope and the balance of the image while recording. -
Page 31: Auto Slow Shutter Mode
Auto slow shutter mode You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >> [ON]. ≥When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness. -
Page 32: Recording In Various Situations (Scene Mode)
To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or press the [AUTO] button. Sports mode ≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. -
Page 33: Recording In Natural Colors (White Balance)
Move the joystick left or right until the [ indication appears. Or, press the [AUTO] button. ≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover. -
Page 34: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Move 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. ª To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or... -
Page 35: Playback Mode
Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) Operate with joystick. 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) ∫: Stop ≥The power will not turn off when the LCD... -
Page 36: Frame-By-Frame Playback
≥Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV. Connect the Camcorder and a TV. ≥Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the AV cable 1. Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode. -
Page 37: Edit Mode
Connecting with the optional DV cable: PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (Only for equipment with a DV terminal) (L2) (L2) Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder. Move the joystick up to select the [1/ icon to start playback. -
Page 38: Using The Dv Interface Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, high- image-quality dubbing can be done in digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. -
Page 39: Pc Connection With The Dv Interface Cable
Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV Interface. Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with any OHCI compliant FireWire Video — Editing software package. -
Page 40: Menu
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] [SCENE MODE] -32- [REC SPEED] -23- [WIND CUT] -29- [ASPECT] -30- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCED] [GUIDE LINES]... -
Page 41: Menus Related To Recording
Menus related to recording ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. ≥The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. -
Page 42: Others
Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM Date/Time indication Recording indications R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) -
Page 43: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
[SCENE MODE] when the Camcorder is set to [AUTO]. Others Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Functions ≥Backlight... -
Page 44: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
• The battery protection circuit may have operated. Insert the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. • Make sure the LCD monitor is opened or the viewfinder extended. - Page 45 AC adaptor and then reattach it. Turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and contact Panasonic. ( 2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed. • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected.
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Page 46: Cautions For Use
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥If you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. - Page 47 ≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions. Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. ≥This Camcorder is not intended for business use.
- Page 48 ≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the Camcorder and the heads. ≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it upright.
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Page 49: Explanation Of Terms
Camcorder can adjust the balance among the other colors. Since white is the reference of all colors, the Camcorder can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference white color. ª Auto focus... -
Page 50: Specifications
Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Camcorder operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions: 92 mm (W) 33 mm (H) [3.6 inch (W) 1.3 inch (H) -
Page 51: Camcorder Accessory System
Camcorder Accessory System Accessory No. VW-VBG130* VW-VBG260* VW-VBG6* VW-VH04 PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) PV-HB002 (USA only) *1 Please refer to page , concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. -13- *2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. -
Page 52: Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. LSQT1284 Others... -
Page 53: Request For Service Notice (Usa Only)
Request for Service Notice: Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Others (USA Only) • Please include your proof of purchase. -
Page 54: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished... -
Page 55: Customer Services Directory
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 56: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 57: Index
Auto slow shutter ...31 ª B Backlight Compensation ...27 Blank Search ...25 Built-in LED Video Light ...22 ª C Camcorder Accessory Order Form ...52 Charging the Battery ...12 Condensation ...46 Customer Services Directory ...55 ª D Date/Time Setting ...15 Digital Dubbing ...38 Digital Zoom ...27... -
Page 58: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ª Carga de la batería Conecte el cable eléctrico de ca al adaptador de ca y a la toma de la red de ca. Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encájela. - Page 59 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar. Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para detener brevemente la grabación. ª Reproducción de la cinta ≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta. Actúe en la palanca de mando. 1/;: Reproducción/Pausa Rebobinado/Localización regresiva (Vuelve para reproducir con el icono...
- Page 60 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3...
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