LSQT1291_ENG.book 1 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS90 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 2 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 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.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 3 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 4 ページ ２００８年３月５日 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.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 5 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Contents Caution for AC mains lead ....................................2 Information for Your Safety ...................................3 Before using Accessories...........................................................6 Optional.................................................................6 Parts identification and handling ...........................7 The grip belt ..........................................................8 Using the lens cover .....
LSQT1291_ENG.book 6 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using Before using ª Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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LSQT1291_ENG.book 8 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using (21)(22) (19) (23) (24) (25) (26) (20) (19) LCD monitor -13-, -48- (33) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 9 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using Using the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use. 1 Slide the lens cover open/close switch to [ ]. Power supply It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 10 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using ª Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. 3 ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the battery to remove it.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 11 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. Supplied battery (7.2 V/ 640 mAh) A B VW-VBG130 (7.2 V/ 1320 mAh) A B C C VW-VBG260 (7.2 V/ 2640 mAh) A B C VW-VBG6 (7.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 12 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using ª How to turn off the power 1 Set the mode dial to OFF. ≥The status indicator goes off when the power turns off. ≥The status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to [ON] (-14-), the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the status indicator lights green.) ≥The power does not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 13 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using Setting date and time When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Using the LCD monitor ≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/ time. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 14 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using Using the viewfinder Quick start ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by When quick start is on the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopened. ≥Please note in quick start mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 15 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using ª To cancel Quick Start 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. (-18-) ≥The status indicator goes off and the power turns off if the mode dial is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start standby mode. ≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, then the status indicator will go off and the camera will be completely turned off. ≥In the following cases, quick start is cancelled and the power turns off. ≥When the Mode dial is moved.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 16 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using ≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-48-) ≥If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or the viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 17 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using Help mode 2) Tape Recording Mode (When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode) Select an icon for an explanation of the function. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 1 2 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ 1 ].
LSQT1291_ENG.book 18 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using 4 Move the joystick up or down in order to Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. select the sub-menu. 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -38-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 19 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> Recording with the built-in LED video light 1 Press the [LIGHT] button. [YES]. LIGHT 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 20 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the movie camera 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. ª Basic camera holding 1) ª About auto mode ≥Press the [AUTO] button and the colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 21 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Recording on a tape When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-9-) If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment (-49-) may not function properly. When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a wide-screen TV.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 22 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode 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 cancelled and the camera is put into recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the blank search icon [ ].
LSQT1291_ENG.book 23 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 42 times, 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. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [70k] or [2000k]. Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 42k optically. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
LSQT1291_ENG.book 24 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Recording yourself Backlight compensation function You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera 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. 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 25 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Colour night view function Soft skin mode This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the camera 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. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 26 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode 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. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon [ ]. ª To select the colour for fade in/out The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 27 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Wide/4:3 function Image stabilizer function 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. 1 Wide Function Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [16:9]. 4:3 Function Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [4:3]. Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 28 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Auto slow shutter mode You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >> [ON]. ≥When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the shutter speed is adjusted between 1/25 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/25 and 1/8000.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 29 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Sports mode ≥For playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 30 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode ª To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. Or, press the [AUTO] button. ≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover. ≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 31 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Record mode Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button. MANUAL AF/MF 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the shutter aperture icon [ icon [ ]. ] or shutter speed 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 32 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback. 1 Move the [sVOLr] lever to adjust the volume. 1 Operate with joystick. Towards [r]: increases the volume Towards [s]: decreases the volume (Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 33 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Playback mode Frame-by-frame playback Playback on TV ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 During playback, move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to pause playback. Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. ≥Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV. 1 Connect the movie camera and a TV. ; 21-pin Adaptor 2 Push the [sVOLr] lever.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 34 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 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 to the instructions for the recorder. ≥Place a recorded cassette in the movie camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the movie camera and the recorder.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 35 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) Using the movie camera as a Web Camera By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-imagequality dubbing can be done in digital format. This model cannot be used as a Recorder. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 36 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Edit mode ª When you use the movie camera as a Using on Macintosh Web Camera When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera in the tape playback mode, the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in usual operation. 1 2 1 In usual operation 2 In the Web Camera mode (Tape playback mode) ≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left ( , ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on the operation icon is not lit in yellow.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 37 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Edit mode Notes ≥Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ≥Intel®, Core™ and Pentium® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie HD, FireWire are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 38 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 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] -392) [ADVANCED] [REPEAT PLAY] -32- 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -28[REC SPEED] -20[WIND CUT] -26[REC ASPECT] -27[CLOCK SET] -132) [ADVANCED] [GUIDE LINES] -27[FADE COLOUR] -26[AUDIO REC] -39[D.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 39 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Menu Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. ≥The movie camera automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The original sound recorded is preserved after audio dubbing.) [16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 40 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others Others Indications Various functions and the movie camera status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 15:30:45: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 41 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the movie camera. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in battery is low. -13°: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 42 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others Functions cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Some functions in the movie camera are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Power/Body 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 43 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others 5: The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up. The movie camera does not operate normally. • The movie camera cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. • Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-44-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. 6: The cassette cannot be removed.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 44 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera. • Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [sVOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-32-) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 45 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others Cautions for Use ª About condensation If you turn the movie camera on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure below. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. ≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 46 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others ª About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, the camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the Digital Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥If you use the Digital Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the Digital Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 47 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others ª About the battery The battery used in the movie camera is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the effect of temperature increases with increasing or decreasing temperature. In the low temperature range, the fully charged indication may not appear, or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after the start of use.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 48 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others ª About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place. ≥The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the time of playback. When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out. ≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months (depending on the storage condition) in the movie camera or stopped midway, the tape may sag and be damaged.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 49 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Others Explanation of terms ª Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a pure white. The movie camera determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 50 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 4.1 W Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.
LSQT1291_ENG.book 51 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 Index ª Numerics ªP 4:3 Function ...................................................27 Portrait Mode ................................................. 28 ªA ªR AC Adaptor ..............................................10, 47 Aperture .........................................................31 Auto slow shutter ...........................................28 Recording Speed ........................................... 20 Remaining Tape Time ..............
LSQT1291_ENG.book 52 ページ ２００８年３月５日 水曜日 午前９時４１分 EU B LSQT1291 B F1207KE1038 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.
