Operating Instructions Instrukcja obslugi Návod k pouzití Kezelési útmutató Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS90 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym wlczeniem kamery prosimy o dokladne przeczytanie instrukcji obslugi. Ped pouzitím si, prosíme, pectte celý návod. Használat eltt kérjük, hogy teljesen olvassa el ezt a kezelési utasítást. EP LSQT1290 B 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. ª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user. Try out the Movie Camera. Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly. The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. 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. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. 2 LSQT1290 ENGLISH ª EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. Use only the recommended accessories. Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres. 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. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 3 LSQT1290 Contents Information for your safety ............................... 2 Playback mode Playing back tape .......................................... 31 Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 32 Playback on TV ............................................. 32 Before using Accessories ..................................................... 5 Optional ........................................................... 5 Parts identification and handling...................... 5 The grip belt..................................................... 7 Using the lens cover ........................................ 7 Power supply ................................................... 7 Charging time and recordable time.................. 9 Selecting a mode (Turning the camera on/off)........................... 9 Setting date and time..................................... 11 Using the LCD monitor .................................. 11 Using the viewfinder ...................................... 12 Quick start...................................................... 12 Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 13 How to use the joystick .................................. 14 Help mode ..................................................... 15 Switching the language.................................. 16 Using the menu screen.................................. 16 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 17 Recording with the built-in LED video light ............................................ 17 Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) .................................................... Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) ......................................... Using the movie camera as a Web Camera............................................... Using on Macintosh....................................... Notes ............................................................. 33 34 34 35 36 Menu Menu list ........................................................ Menus related to taking pictures ................... Menus related to playback ............................ Other menus.................................................. 37 38 39 39 Others Indications ..................................................... Warning/alarm indications ............................. Functions cannot be used simultaneously .... Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) ............................ Cautions for Use............................................ Explanation of terms...................................... 40 41 42 42 45 49 Record mode Check before recording ................................. Recording on a tape ...................................... Recording check ............................................ Blank search function .................................... Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot).................................................. Zoom in/out function ...................................... Recording yourself......................................... Backlight compensation function ................... Colour night view function.............................. Soft skin mode ............................................... Fade in/fade out function ............................... Wind noise reduction function........................ Wide/4:3 function ........................................... Image stabilizer function ................................ Guideline function .......................................... Auto slow shutter mode ................................. Recording in various situations (Scene mode).............................................. Recording in natural colours (White balance) ........................................... Manual focus adjustment............................... Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment .................................... 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 Specifications Specifications ................................................ 50 4 LSQT1290 Before using Before using Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. Parts identification and handling ª Camera (4) 1) (1) VSK0698 K2GJ2DC00015 or K2GJ2DC00011 (2) K2CQ2CA00006 (5) 2) 3) (3) (6) (7) LSSB0017 K2KC4CB00022 or K2KC4CB00020 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead -8- 2) Battery pack -73) AV cable -32-, -33- Optional 1) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh) 2) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/2640 mAh) 3) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6*/5800 mAh) 4) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) 5) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E) 6) Video DC light (VW-LDC102E) 7) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) 8) Tripod (VW-CT45E) 9) DV cable (VW-CD1E) Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. * The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) White balance sensor -28Lens cover open/close switch [ / ] -7Grip belt -7Lens Lens cover Built-in LED video light -17Microphone (built-in, stereo) -21-, -24- (8) (8) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -32-, -33- Use the supplied AV cable only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally. 5 LSQT1290 Before using (13) (9) (10) (11) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (28) (29) (12) (24) USB terminal [ ] -34(25) Light button [LIGHT] -17(26) DV output terminal [DV] -33-, -34- BATTERY (27) (30) (31) (32) (9) Viewfinder -12-, -48- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) Battery holder -8DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -8Battery release lever [BATTERY] -8Status indicator -9Mode dial -9Optical image stabilizer button [O.I.S.] -25Menu button [MENU] -16Joystick -14Recording start/stop button -19(21)(22) Cassette holder -13Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13Cassette cover -13Zoom lever [W/T] -21Volume lever [sVOLr] -31] -20(31) Photoshot button [ (32) Eyepiece corrector knob -12- (27) (28) (29) (30) (33) (19) (23) (24) (25) (26) (20) (19) LCD monitor -11-, -48(33) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) 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. (20) LCD monitor open part -11(21) Speaker -31(22) Mode select buttons [AUTO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] -18-, -27-, -28-, -29(23) Reset button [RESET] -41-, -44- 6 LSQT1290 Before using The grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 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. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit. ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. Battery charging time (-9-) We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-5-) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the qua ...