Panasonic Pv Gs90 Operating Instructions Manual

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.     
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.       
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely. 
Operating Instructions
Digital Video  Camcorder
PV-GS90P/PCModel No....

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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the 
right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the 
underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain 
this manual as your convenient Camcorder 
information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...

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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.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your 
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 
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, 
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a 
pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could 
permanently damage the internal parts of your 
Camcorder. Do not...

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U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized 
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not...

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Contents
Accessories .....................................................  8
Quick Guide .....................................................  8
Before using
Parts identification and handling ....................  10
How to remove the Sensor tag
(for U.S.A. only)...........................................  11
The grip belt ...................................................  12
Using the lens cover ......................................  12
Power supply...

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Accessories
The following are the accessories supplied with 
this product.
1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable 
-13-2) Battery pack -12-3) AV cable -36-, -37-
Quick Guide
ªCharging the battery
1
Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC Jack.
2Insert the battery into the battery charger by 
aligning the arrows.
ª
Inserting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and 
slide it until it clicks.
ª
Inserting/removing a cassette
1
Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and...

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3Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close 
the cassette holder.
4Only after the cassette holder is completely 
housed, close the cassette cover tightly.
ª
How to turn on the power
1
While pressing the lock release button A, 
set the mode dial to select the desired mode 
B.
ª
How to turn off the power
1
Set the mode dial to OFF.
ª
Recording on a tape
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again...

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Before using
Parts identification and handling
ªCamcorder
(1)White balance sensor -33-
(2)Lens cover open/close swich [ ] -12-
(3)Grip belt  -12-
(4)Lens(5)Lens cover -12-
(6)Built-in LED video light -22-
(7)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -27-,-29-
(8)
Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -36-, -37-≥Use the supplied AV cable only.
(9)Viewfinder -16-,-48-
(10)
Battery holder -13-
(11)DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -13-
(12)Battery release lever [BATTERY] -13-
(13)Status indicator -14-...