User manual PANASONIC PV-GS90P

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. PV-GS90P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Mini 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 LSQT1284 A Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. [. . . ] ª White balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly. 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode. 1) 1 AWB Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 2) 1 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button until the icon 1 appears. 3) 1 4) 1 1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ] 2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ] 3) Outdoor mode [ ] 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ] ª To restore to the automatic MANUAL AF/MF adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover. When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. 1 The [ MNL ] indication and the manual focus [MF] indication appears. 33 LSQT1284 Record mode 2 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus. 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture. 1) When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. ª To restore to the automatic MNL 2) MNL 1/1000 1/60 F2. 0 0dB adjustment Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or press the [AUTO] button. 1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value ª To restore to automatic adjustment Press the [AUTO] button. Manual shutter speed adjustment Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. If you increase the shutter speed manually, the noise on the screen may increase. You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction. During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. When recording in an extremely bright place, the color of the screen may change or flicker. If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or [1/100]. Manual iris/gain adjustment Set the shutter speed before setting the aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting both settings. If the value does not become "OPEN", you cannot adjust the gain value. If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. ª Shutter speed range 1/30 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 1/8000. ª Iris/gain value range CLOSE (Closed), F16, . . . , F2. 0, OPEN (Opened: F1. 8) 0dB, . . . , 18dB Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image. [. . . ] THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY 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. ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www. panasonic. ca : Link: "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support" IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. [. . . ]