Panasonic Pv Gs90 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
ª
To exit the menu screen
Press the [MENU] button.
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To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
ª
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 brightness and color 
level
1
Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> 
[YES].
2Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the item to be adjusted.
[LCD SET]
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° 
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD 
monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually 
recorded.
 : Brightness of the LCD monitor
 : Color level of the LCD monitor
[EVF SET]
≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close 
the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to 
activate it.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually 
recorded.
 :Brightness of the viewfinder
3Move the joystick left or right to move the 
bar indication representing the brightness.
4Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to 
complete the settings.
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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.
≥The LED video light enables simply lightening 
the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also 
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain 
high quality images.
LIGHT
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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 your legs for better balance.
≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the 
sunlight as far in the background as possible. If 
the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the 
recording.
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Check points
≥Grip belt adjustment (-12-)
≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor 
is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. Even if 
the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed 
during recording, the power will not turn off until 
recording stops.)
≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (
-21-)
≥Power supply (-12-)
≥Insert a cassette (-18-)
≥Setting date/time (-15-)
≥Setting SP/LP modeª
About auto mode
≥Press the [AUTO] button and the color balance 
(white balance) and focusing will be adjusted 
automatically.
(The [ ] indication appears on the screen.)
≥Auto white balance: 
-49-≥Auto focusing: -49-≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., 
the aperture and shutter speed are 
automatically adjusted for an optimum 
brightness. (When set to the tape recording 
mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a 
maximum of 1/250.)
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted 
depending on light sources or scenes. If so, 
manually adjust the white balance and focus.
≥Scene mode (
-32-)
≥White balance (-33-)
≥Shutter speed (-34-)
≥Iris/gain value (-34-)
≥Focus (-33-)
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Recording mode
You can switch the tape recording mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> 
[REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will 
be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will 
be disabled.
≥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.
≥Playback on other digital video equipment 
or on digital video equipment without the LP 
mode.
≥Playback of the image on other digital video 
equipment recorded in the LP mode.
≥Frame-by-frame playback.
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AUTO
MANUAL
AF/MF
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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 watching them on the 
connected TV (
-36-).
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again 
to pause recording.
≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to 
-13-.
≥Carry out a recording check to verify that the 
image is recorded properly.
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out 
the blank search (
-25-).ª
On-screen display in the tape 
recording mode
1) Recording time elapse
2) Remaining tape indication
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About the remaining tape time 
indication on the screen
≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.)
≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the 
remaining tape time indication may not be 
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be 
displayed correctly.
≥In some cases, the remaining tape time 
indication may display remaining tape time that 
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual 
remaining tape time.
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[POWER SAVE]
[OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the standby mode 
will be automatically set. In the 
standby mode, [;] blinks and it 
takes more time than usual to start 
recording after you press the 
recording start/stop button.
[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the Camcorder 
automatically turns off to protect 
the tape or to save battery life. 
To use the Camcorder, turn it on 
again.
≥In the following cases, the power may not turn 
off even when set [POWER SAVE] >> 
[5 MINUTES].
≥When connecting to the AC outlet
(When using the AC adaptor)
≥When connecting the DV cable to a PC or 
other equipment
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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 the image recorded 
(unused part of the tape). After the search is 
finished, the blank search function is canceled 
and the Camcorder is put into 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 right to select the blank 
search icon [ ].
3When the confirmation message appears, 
select [YES] and press the center of the 
joystick.
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Stopping blank search midway 
through
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. When you start recording at that 
point, the image can be recorded seamlessly 
from the last image.
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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 EFFECT] >> 
[ON] and keep the [ ] button pressed, the 
Camcorder will continuously record still pictures 
in approx. 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is 
released.
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a 
shutter clicking sound is recorded.
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 42k optically.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while 
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend 
using the optical image stabilizer function. 
-30-≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, 
a sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 1.3 m (4.3 feet)  or further from the 
Camcorder.
≥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. Gently move the zoom lever back to 
it’s original position before releasing it.
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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.
ª
About the variable speed zoom 
function
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount 
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
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To use the zoom microphone function
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the 
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away 
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the 
wide-angle shot.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
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.)
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture 
while recording.
1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented 
display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is 
normal and not indicative of any trouble.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you push the center of the joystick.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being 
darkened.
≥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 backlight 
compensation icon [ ].
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] 
indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.
≥The image on the screen will become 
brighter.
ª
To return to normal recording
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] 
indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.
≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you 
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you 
activate the MagicPix function.
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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 the Camcorder.
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus 
manually. (
-33-)
ªTo cancel the MagicPix function
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
washed out for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of the CCD up to approximately 
30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a 
minimum of 2 lx) can be recorded brightly. For 
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible 
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you 
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
Soft skin mode
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a 
softer tone. This is more effective if you record a 
person closely from the torso up.
≥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 soft skin 
icon [ ].
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication 
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
ª
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication 
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also 
be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
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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 completely and the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording 
stops.ª
To cancel fading
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
ª
To select the color for fade in/fade out
The color which appears in fading pictures can be 
selected.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> 
[BLACK] or [WHITE].
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it 
takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording images. Besides, it 
also takes several seconds to pause recording.
Wind noise reduction function
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When 
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be 
restored.)
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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].
ª
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].
≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, 
operation icons and other screen displays 
appear horizontally oriented.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen, 
the date/time indication may be erased in some 
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may 
deteriorate.
≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio 
are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to 
[16:9], part of the operation icons and other 
displays will appear on the black bands on the 
left and right of the picture.
≥About the TV to be connected and TV used for 
playback
≥When playing back images taken by this unit 
on a TV screen, change the setting 
established by Tape playback mode [SETUP] 
>> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio 
(4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to be 
connected. (
-36-)≥Depending on the settings of the TV 
connected, the images may not be displayed 
properly. For more information, please read 
the operating instructions for the TV.
Optical image stabilizer function
Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement 
when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [O.I.S.] button.
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To cancel the optical image stabilizer 
function
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.
You can check if the image is level while 
recording motion pictures. The function can also 
be used to estimate the balance of the 
composition.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> 
[ON].
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To cancel the guideline function
Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
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