Panasonic PVGS90P Digital Video Camcorder
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Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. PV-GS90P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800- - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 2
Panasonic! Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 3
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS90P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 4
block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 5
. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning. CAUTION ≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS ≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 6
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 7
picture on a tape (Photoshot 26 Zoom in/out function 26 Recording yourself 27 Backlight compensation function 27 MagicPix function 28 Soft skin mode 28 Fade in/fade out function 29 Wind noise reduction function 29 Aspect ratio 30 Optical image stabilizer function 30 Guideline function 30 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 8
The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) Quick Guide ª Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack. 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. VSK0697 2) K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 3) 2 LSSB0016 K2KC4CB00020 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 9
back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ª Recording on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Operate with joystick. 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) Stop 9 LSQT1284 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 10
input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -13(12) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -13(13) Status indicator -14(14) Mode dial -14(15) Optical image stabilizer button [O.I.S.] -30(16) Menu button [MENU] -20(17) Joystick -19(18) Recording start/stop button -24- (8) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -36-, -37≥Use the - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 11
[AUTO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] -23-, -32-, -33-, -34(23) Reset button [RESET] -43-, -45(24) Light Button [LIGHT] -22(25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -37-, -38- (32) (32) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 12
charging time. (-13-) ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-8-, -51-) ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack. 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. 2 12 LSQT1284 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 13
Camcorder. ª Inserting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the battery to remove it. BATTERY ≥Hold the battery turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.) ≥The charging time and - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 14
the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # # # # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. Selecting a mode (Turning the Camcorder on/off) When MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. OFF The power - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 15
be charged. Use the steps below to charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or attach the battery to the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 16
Before using Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Pull LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu. -21- ≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. ≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens and the - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 17
≥When the battery or AC adaptor is removed. ≥When the tape is removed while using the battery in Tape Recording Mode. ≥When the Camcorder is quick-started ≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby mode, the zoom magnification becomes 2t and the picture size may differ from what it was before - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 18
cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely. ≥Check if the battery has run down. ≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in contact dial to OFF, then to another mode again. ≥Check if the battery has run down. ª Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 19
push in the center to set it. 2) Tape recording mode (When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode.) 1 5 3 4 2 2 1 Select by moving up. 1 on a tape. 3 Playback/pause -35- 4 Stop -35- 2 Rewind (review playback) -35- 1 Fast forward (cue playback) -35- 19 LSQT1284 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 20
Before using Help 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. Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 21
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 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 22
light Press 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 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 23
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 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 24
verify that the image is recorded properly. 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 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 25
the recording check icon [ ]. 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. 1 Press the joystick to - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 26
and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded. ≥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 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 27
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 not indicative of any trouble. ≥When the LCD Camcorder. ≥The image - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 28
stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥Recorded scene is seen ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (-33-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 29
icon [ ]. 1 ≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears. ª To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 30
. 1 Press the [O.I.S.] button. ª 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 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 31
] >> [OFF]. ≥If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 1/8000.) ≥This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 32
images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button. MANUAL mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 33
so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button. MANUAL AF/MF 2 Move the joystick up ] indication appears. Or, press the [AUTO] button. ≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 34
zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. ª To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or press the [AUTO] button. Manual color and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the noise on the screen - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 35
are closed and retracted during Tape playback mode. ≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving images may show noise as a mosaic. ≥Before and after cue/review playback, the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed. Towards [r]: increases the volume Towards [`]: decreases the - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 36
Camcorder and a TV by using the AV cable 1. 2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the video input that this unit is connected to. ≥If the images from worrying about the battery running down. ª If the image or audio from this Camcorder does not appear on - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 37
image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-41-) ≥Check the connections. ≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by using the AV cable 1. Connecting with the optional DV cable: PV-DDC9/PV - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 38
/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 ≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases. For more information, see the instructions for equipment connected. ≥Regardless - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 39
allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV Interface. Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with any OHCI compliant FireWire Video - Editing software package. A ≥PC must be equipped with a DV Terminal. ≥During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 40
[BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -41- 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -32[REC SPEED] -23[WIND CUT] -29[ASPECT] -30[CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCED] [GUIDE LINES] -30[FADE COLOR] -29[AUDIO REC] -41[D.ZOOM] -27[ZOOM MIC] -27[SHTR EFFECT] -26[AUTO SLW SHTR] -31- 2) [ADVANCED] [REC SPEED] -23[REC STDBY] -38[REPEAT PLAY] -35 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 41
cannot be performed on this unit. If you want to edit the sound on a model with an audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take pictures. ª [DISPLAY] Set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette, the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 42
Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining battery Manual mode -32- MF: Manual focus -33- 5k: Zoom magnification indication : : 1/500: F2.4: 6dB: : : : : : : : ZOOM : 5: : : -26Backlight mode -27Optical Image Stabilizer Rewind/Review playback The video heads are - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 43
function is used ≥When the iris/gain is set ≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Camcorder is set to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the built-in LED video light is on ≥When digital zoom (42k or higher) is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the MagicPix function is - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 44
Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Insert the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder so, use the manual focus mode to - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 45
is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction. 4: Playback picture is not clear. • Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 46
If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the problem may be the tape. If so, try another Digital Video Camcorder off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the Digital Video Camcorder on. Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 47
cloth, follow the instructions. Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time with it. ª About the battery The battery used in the Camcorder is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 48
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean. ª About the cassette Never place the cassette the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the Camcorder and the heads. ≥After use, be sure to Periodical check-ups ≥To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend replacing worn parts - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 49
does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. Recording a subject with one end located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it ≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 50
Specifications Digital Video Camcorder 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: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/playback time: SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80) Video - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 51
USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) PV-HB002 (USA only) DV Interface Cable (4-pin to 4-pin) Carrying Case *1 Please refer to page -13-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 52
Others Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 3. Method of payment ( - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 53
is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 53 LSQT1284 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 54
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Product Camcorder Parts Labor One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor) Ninety (90) Days CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months Ninety (90) Days Service Carry-In or Mail-In Contact Number 1-800-211-PANA(7262) DVD/VCR Deck - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 55
Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] 605-1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO: 1590 Touhy - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 56
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: "Customer support" on www.panasonic - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 57
Video Light 22 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 52 Charging the Battery 12 Condensation 46 Customer Services Directory 55 ªD Date/Time Setting 15 Digital Dubbing 38 Digital Zoom ªM MagicPix function 28 Manual Focus 33 Mode Dial 14 ªO Optical image stabilizer function 30 ªP Photoshot 26 - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 58
Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido 3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el compartimiento del cassette. ª Carga de la batería 1 Conecte el cable - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 59
1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar. Others 2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para detener brevemente la grabación. ; ª Reproducción de la cinta ≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta. 1 Actúe en la palanca de mando. 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: - Panasonic PVGS90P | Digital Video Camcorder - Page 60
Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(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
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camcorder
PV-GS90P/PC
Model No.