Panasonic Pv Gs90 Operating Instructions Manual

Before using
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5Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.
6Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the item to be set.
7Press the joystick to determine the setting.
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To exit the menu screen
Press the [MENU] button.
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To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
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About the menu setting
≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a 
tape. Also, you cannot record on a tape while 
the menu is displayed.
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
ªAdjusting the...

Before using
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Recording with the built-in LED 
video light
1Press the [LIGHT] button.
≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD 
monitor.
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To cancel the built-in LED video lightPress 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.
≥Do not look directly into the light.
≥Using the MagicPix function at the same time 
will make conditions even brighter....

Record mode
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Record mode
Check before recording
Check the following before recording important 
events such as weddings or when the Camcorder 
has not been used for a long time.
Conduct a test recording to make sure that the 
image recording and the audio recording work 
properly.
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Basic Camcorder positioning
1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands.
2) Put your hand through the grip belt.
3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with 
your hands.
4) Keep your arms near your body.
5) Separate...

Record mode
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Recording on a tape
When recording, open the lens cover before 
turning the unit on. (-12-) If the unit is turned 
on with the lens cover closed, the automatic 
white balance adjustment (
-49-) may not 
function properly.
The default aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for 
recording images compatible with a wide-screen 
TV. To make this unit compatible with regular TVs 
(4:3), change the [ASPECT] setting before 
recording the images (
-30-) or change the 
[TV ASPECT] setting when...

Record mode
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Recording check
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 
3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be 
set to recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon during 
the recording pause. Move the joystick 
down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick left to select the 
recording check icon [ ].
≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] 
indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.
Blank search function
Searches for the last part of...

Record mode
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Recording a still picture on a tape 
(Photoshot)
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the Photoshot button [ ] in the 
recording pause mode.
≥The Camcorder records a still picture for 
about 7 seconds and then switches back to 
the recording pause mode.
≥If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> 
[ON], you can add image and a sound like 
releasing the shutter.
≥Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior 
image quality.
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Continuous photoshot
If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR...

Record mode
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ªDigital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 42k, then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The digital 
zoom function allows you to select a 
magnification from 70k to 2000k.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [70k] or 
[2000k].
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 42k)
[70k]: Digital zoom (Up to 70k)
[2000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 2000k)
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
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About the variable...

Record mode
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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.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix 
icon [ ].
≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on 
the screen of...

Record mode
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Fade in/fade out function
Fade in
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
The image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick left to select the fade icon 
[].
≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
3Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappears...

Record mode
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Aspect ratio
This allows you to record images compatible with 
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3 Function
Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
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To cancel the Wide/4:3 function
Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
≥The default setting is [16:9]....