Panasonic PVGS90P manual

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT1284 A For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance , please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www .panasonic.ca Mini Bef ore connecting, operatin[...]

2 LSQT1284 Things Y ou Should Know Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable pr oducts on the market today. Used proper ly, 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 t ag located on t[...]

3 LSQT1284 THE FOLLOW ING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. THE FOLLOW ING 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 t o provide reasonable[...]

4 LSQT1284 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. F ollow t he safety instructions on the unit and the appli cable saf ety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy f or future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings[...]

5 LSQT1284 Precaut ions 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, s[...]

6 LSQT1284 U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,93 6. This product incor porates copyright protection technology that is pr otected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Us e of this copyright protection t echnology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited view[...]

7 LSQT1284 Contents Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 8 Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... .... ....... ...... . 8 Before using Parts identification and handling ................... . 10 How to remove the Sensor tag (for U. S.A. only)...... .... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ..... 11 T[...]

Before us ing 8 LSQT1284 Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, A C Cable -13- 2) Battery pack -12- 3) AV cable -36-, -37- Quick Guide ª Charging the ba ttery 1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack. 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger b y aligning the arrows. [...]

Before us ing 9 LSQT1284 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder. 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover tightly. ª How to turn on th e 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 t he mode d ia[...]

Before us ing 10 LSQT1284 Before u sing Parts identif ication and handling ª Camcorder (1) White balance sensor -33- (2) Lens cover open/close swich [ ] -12- (3) Grip belt -12- (4) Lens (5) Lens cover -12- (6) Built-i n LED vide o light -22- (7) Microphon e (bu ilt-in, ster eo) -27- , -29- (8) Audio-vi deo outpu t ter minal [A /V] -36-, -37- ≥ U[...]

Before us ing 11 LSQT1284 (19) LCD monitor -16- , -48- (20) LCD monito r open part -16- (21) Speaker -35- (22) Mode select b uttons [AU TO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] -23- , -32- , -33- , -34- (23) Reset button [RESET ] -43-, -45- (24) Ligh t Button [LIGHT] -22- (25) DV inpu t/outp ut terminal [DV] -37- , - 38- (26) Cassette holder -18- (27) Cassette eject le[...]

Before us ing 12 LSQT1284 The grip belt Adjust the belt length so i t fits your hand. 1 Adjust the be lt lengt h and the pad positio n. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. Using the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close t he lens cover when not in use. 1 Slide the lens cover open/close switch to [] . Power supply ª[...]

Before us ing 13 LSQT1284 ª Connecting to th e AC outlet 1 Connect the AC Cabl e to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack. 2 Connect the DC Cabl e to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC Cable to this unit. ≥ Do not us e the power c ord for other equipment since the p ower cord is exclusively designed for this Camc order. Do not use the power cord f rom ot[...]

Before us ing 14 LSQT1284 ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of the Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is normal. ≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # # # # . If the batt ery discharges, then ( ) will flash. Selecting a mode (Turning the Camcorder on/off) When recordi[...]

Before us ing 15 LSQT1284 ª How to turn the p ower on and off with the LCD mon itor/view finder When the mode dial is set to Tape Recording Mode, the power can be turned on and off wit h the LCD mon itor and the viewfinder. 1 Open the L CD monitor out o r extend the viewfinder to turn on the power. ( -16- ) ≥ The LCD m onitor or viewfinder will [...]

Before us ing 16 LSQT1284 Using the L CD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Pull th e LCD monit or out in the dire ction of the arrow wi th your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90 o . 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to you r preference. ≥ It can rotate up to 180 o 1 towards the lens or 90[...]

Before us ing 17 LSQT1284 Quick Star t When Quick Start is ON the battery power is sti ll being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed. The Camcorder will r esume recording/pause mode about 1.7 sec onds after the LCD Monit or or the Viewfinder is r eopened. ≥ Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause [...]

Before us ing 18 LSQT1284 Insertin g/removing a c assette 1 Fit th e AC adapt or or the bat tery and t urn on the power. 2 Slide the [O PEN/EJECT] l ever and open th e cassette cover. ≥ When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette . ≥ When inserting a casse[...]

Before us ing 19 LSQT1284 How to u se the joystick ª Bas ic jo ystick o perat ions Operations on th e menu screen Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item, and then push in the center to set it. ª Joystick an d screen display Push the center of the joyst ick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is[...]

Before us ing 20 LSQT1284 Help mo de Select an icon for an explanation of the f unction. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pau se. Move the j oystick down unti l icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. 3 Move the j oystick up, left, o r right to s elect[...]

Before us ing 21 LSQT1284 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the m enu scree n Press the [MEN U] button. ª To get back t o the previous screen Move th e joysti ck l eft. ª About th e menu setti n[...]

Before us ing 22 LSQT1284 Recording with the built-in LED video light 1 Press the [ LIGHT] button . ≥ The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor. ª To cancel the built-in LED video light Press the [LIGHT] button again. ≥ The subject should be within 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) of the Camcor der. ≥ Using the LED v ideo light reduces battery time[...]

Rec ord mod e 23 LSQT1284 Record mode Check bef ore reco rding Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for a l ong time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic Camcorde r positioning 1) Hold the Camcorder wi[...]

Rec ord mod e 24 LSQT1284 Recording on a tape When recording, op en the lens cover before turning the unit on. ( -12- ) If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, t he automatic white balance adjustment ( -49- ) may not functi on proper ly. The default aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a wide-sc reen TV. T[...]

Rec ord mod e 25 LSQT1284 Reco rdi ng ch eck 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 Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pau se. Move the j oystick down unti l icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select[...]

Rec ord mod e 26 LSQT1284 Recording a st ill picture on a tape (Photoshot) ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the P hotoshot button [ ] in t he recording pause mode. ≥ The Camcor der records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches ba ck to the recording p ause mode. ≥ If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] > > [O[...]

Rec ord mod e 27 LSQT1284 ª Digital zo om function If the zoom magnification exceeds 42 k , then the digital zoom funct ion will be activ ated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 70 k to 2000 k . ≥ Set to Tap e Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [70 k ] or [2000 k ]. [OFF]: Optical zoom o[...]

Rec ord mod e 28 LSQT1284 MagicPix function This function allows you to reco rd 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 Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display t[...]

Rec ord mod e 29 LSQT1284 Fade in/fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Mo ve the joystick d own until icon 1 app ears. 2 Move the joysti ck left to select the fade icon [] . ≥ The [FADE O N] indic[...]

Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT1284 Aspect ratio This allows you to record images c ompatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide F unction Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Wide F unction Set [BAS IC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. 4:3 Function Set [BASIC ] &[...]

Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT1284 Auto slow shutter mode You can rec ord bright pictures ev en in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >> [ON]. ≥ When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the shutter speed is adjust ed between 1/30 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding [...]

Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT1284 Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode autom atically sets optimum shutter speeds and apert ures. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button. 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desir ed mode. 1) [ 5 ] Sports mo de ?[...]

Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT1284 Recording in natura l colors (White b alance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance m anually. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button. 2 Move the joystick up to select the whit[...]

Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT1284 2 Move the j oystick left or right i n order to adjust the focus. ≥ When focused with a wide angle, t he subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then f ocus on it. ª To restore t o the automati c adjustment Press the [MAN UAL AF/MF] button again or press the [AUTO] button. Manual s[...]

Playback mode 35 LSQT1284 Playback mode Playing back tape ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automati cally appears on the LCD moni tor.) 1 Operate with joystick. 1 / ; : Playback/Pause 6 : Rewind/Re view pla yback (Rev erts to play back with the 1 / ; icon. ) 5 : F ast forw ard/Cue pla yback (Re verts to play back with the 1 / ; ico[...]

Playback mode 36 LSQT1284 Frame-b y-frame playback ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 During playback, m ove the joystick up to select the [ 1 / ; ] icon to pause pl ayback. 2 Push the [ s VOL r ] l ever. Towards [T]: normal direction Towards [W]: reversed direction ≥ If you keep pushing the lever, then the i mages will continuously be played back [...]

Edit mode 37 LSQT1284 Edit mo de Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD-RAM disc or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder. ≥ Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM disc or cassette in th e DVD recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the Camc[...]

Edit mode 38 LSQT1284 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting ot her digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by us ing the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1 , high- image-quality dubbing can be done i n digital format. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorde[...]

Edit mode 39 LSQT1284 PC Conn ection with t he DV Inter face Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC via a DV In terface Cable (optional) A using products and software from a number of video editing software companies. Using products from video editing software companies allows y ou to capture and edit video clips using the DV Int[...]

Menu 40 LSQT1284 Men u Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual m enu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -32- [REC SP EED] -23- [WIND CU T] -29 - [ASP ECT] -30- [CLOCK SET ] -15- 2) [ADVANCED] [GUIDE LINES] -30- [FADE COLOR] -29- [...]

Menu 41 LSQT1284 Menus re lated to recording ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the pic ture was taken on t he tape. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) rec ording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The or iginal sound re[...]

Others 42 LSQT1284 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM Date/Time indication Recording indicat ions R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reache s less than 3 m inutes, the in[...]

Others 43 LSQT1284 WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. T his cassette is inc om pat ible . CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is open. Close the cassette cove r. -18- COPY PROT ECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy gu[...]

Others 44 LSQT1284 Before requestin g repair (Problems a nd solution s) Power/B ody 1: The Camcorder power ca nnot be turned on . • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Insert the battery to t he AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds . If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the [...]

Others 45 LSQT1284 2: The remain ing tape time i ndicati on disappears. • The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame playback or other op erat ion. If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is restored. 3: The remainin g tape time Indicat ion does no t match the ac tual rema ining tape [...]

Others 46 LSQT1284 Cautions for Use ª About condensa tion If you turn the Camcorder 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 mes sages [ 3 DEW DET EC T] o r [ 3 EJECT TAPE ] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the [...]

Others 47 LSQT1284 Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder. ≥ If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the Camcorder body may becom e deformed and the surface finish may p eel off. ≥ Do not keep rubber or plastic pro ducts in contact with the Camcorder for a long time. When you u se your Camcorder in a sandy o[...]

Others 48 LSQT1284 ª About the AC ada ptor ≥ If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low , the [CHARGE] lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged. Aft er the battery temperat ure has decreased or increased su fficiently, recharging [...]

Others 49 LSQT1284 Explanation of ter ms ª Automatic whit e balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the whit e color will become a pure white. The Camc order determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects t he closest hue s[...]

Others 50 LSQT1284 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng forma t: Mini DV (Consume r-use digita l video SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digital vi deo tape Record ing/play back time: SP: 80 min; LP: 120 m in (with DVM80) Video Record ing syst em: Digital component Televisi on syst em: EIA Stand ard: 525 [...]

Others 51 LSQT1284 Camcorder Accessory Syst em *1 P lease ref er to page -13- , concerning the battery charging time and avail able recording time. *2 T he batter y pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessar y . NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please co nsult your local dealer. Accessory No. Figur e Description VW-VB[...]

Others 52 LSQT1284 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For US A Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. T O OBT AIN ANY OF OUR P ALMCORDER ACCESSORIES Y OU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT Y OUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S A CCESSOR Y ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-[...]

Others 53 LSQT1284 Request for Servi ce Notice (USA Only) Request f or Service Notice: Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or service notice, in the unlikely e v ent this product needs ser vice. • Please include your pr oof of pur chase. (F ailure to do so will dela y y our repair .) • T o fur ther speed your repair , please p[...]

Others 54 LSQT1284 Limited Warranty (For USA Cus tomers) Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) Labor Ninet[...]

Others 55 LSQT1284 Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on page -56- . Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at[...]

Others 56 LSQT1284 Warran ty (For Canadian Customers) Panaso nic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr ive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic C anada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in m aterial and workmanship and agrees to re medy any suc h defect for a period as stated below from the date of o [...]

Others 57 LSQT1284 ª Nume ric s 4:3 Function ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .... ...... ....... .... .. 30 ª A AC Adaptor .... ...... .... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... .... 13 , 48 Aperture ......... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ..... ...... .... 34 Auto slow shutter ..... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... .... 31 ª B Backl[...]

Others 58 LSQT1284 Spani sh Q uic k Use G uide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ª Carga de la ba tería 1 Conecte el cable eléctri co de ca al adaptador de ca y a la toma de la red de ca. 2 Meta la batería en el respectivo sopo rte alineando la marca, luego encájela. ª Montaje de la batería Empuje la batería co ntra el porta batería y h[...]

Others 59 LSQT1284 1 Oprima el botón de inic io/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar. 2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación p ara detener brevemente la grabac ión. ª Reproducci ón de la cinta ≥ Ajuste al modo de reproducc ión de cinta. 1 Actúe en la pal anca de ma ndo. 1 / ; : Reproducción/Pausa 6 : Rebobin[...]

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