Philips PV-GS55 Using the Software with a Computer, Using USB Driver, Operating environment

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With a PC

With a PC

Using the Software with a Computer

An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer.

ªSoftware Installation (Windows)

1Turn on Computer and start up Windows.

2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

[Setup Menu] appears.

3Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].

USB Driver -49-:

Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly from the Memory Card into the computer.

WebCam Driver -51-:

If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network.

DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE -53-:

Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture stills from video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of a camera.

G.726 Audio Decoder -54-:

Software for G.726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with Windows Media Player.

ArcSoft Software -55-: PhotoImpression 4.0, PhotoBase 4.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are included.

Windows Media Update

This update was provided by Microsoft Corporation. Run this update in cases where playback of an MPEG4 moving image file recorded with a Palmcorder is started in Windows Media Player, but ends with an error message after 3 to 4 minutes.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete.

Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete.

Note:

If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in “D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” applies when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.)

Using USB Driver

ªOperating environment

Despite having the operating environment indicated, it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers.

A CD-ROM drive is required to install this program.

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

CPU:

Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

RAM:

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

(128 MB or more required for Windows XP)

Free hard disk space:

At least 30 MB or more

Ports:

USB Terminal

ªInstalling USB Driver

Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable.

1Turn on the Personal Computer and start up Windows.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Quit all applications. [Setup Menu] appears.

3Click the [USB Driver].

The set up program strarts running.

4For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users, click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog appears.

Do not remove the CD-ROM.

5Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.

Click [Next] and proceed with installation. After completing the installation, Click

[Finish].

6After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer.

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Contents Operating Instructions AC Adaptor Thank you for choosing Panasonic≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor PV-GS55 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Article 8 Termination of License Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the followingAudio Decoder End User License Agreement Contents Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Initializing the Modes Before Requesting Service ProblemsLimited Warranty For USA Customers OthersInserting a Cassette Quick GuideInserting a Card Recording on a TapePlaying Back a Tape Recording a Moving Picture on a CardPlaying Back a Card Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesPalmcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable≥Connect this to the digital video equipment DV Terminal DVViewfinder -19 ≥Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripodMagic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Remote ControllerPhotoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button Talk ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stagesInserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Using the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Battery Disconnecting the Power SourceAttaching the Lens Cap One-touch Free Style Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip BeltCard Access Lamp Using a Memory CardInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionTurning on the Palmcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorSelecting Modes Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback ModeTape Recording Menu Card Recording Menu Tape Playback Menu12bit Audio AV IN/OUTPicture Playback Menu MPEG4 Playback ModeCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeRecording on a Tape About RecordingRecording Lamp To Check the RecordingFinding the End of Recording Recording a Still Picture on a Card PhotoshotTo Add a Sound while Recording Digital Still PictureRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4Recording Yourself Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording imagesQuick Start Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsImage Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Backlight Compensation Function Fade In/Out FunctionsMagicPix Functions Wind Noise Reduction Function Soft Skin FunctionCinema Function Recording in Natural Colors Recording in Special SituationsAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyManual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainPlaying Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Slow Motion PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverPlayback Zoom Function Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlaying Back a Card Playback Digital Effect FunctionsSlide Show When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at StepTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Pause the Slide ShowAdding a Title Creating a TitleProtecting the Files on a Card Writing Printing Data on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a CardEnlarging a Movie Picture Size Formatting a CardTo Select and Delete All Files To Resume Normal Moving Picture SizePlaying Back on Your TV Press the OSD Button 55 on the Remote ControllerTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Recording from a Tape onto a CardAudio Dubbing Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Cancel Audio DubbingTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundUsing the DV Cable for Recording Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing USB Driver Using the Software with a ComputerSoftware Installation Windows Installing USB DriverFor Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer PalmcorderClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears For Windows 2000 UsersInstalling WebCam Driver Using as a Web CameraOperating environment ≥It enters WEB Camera Mode Setting up the Windows MessengerFor Windows 98SE/Me Users Start the Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerSetting up the MSN Messenger Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SEClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Graphic displayTo start DV Studio 3.1E-SE Using the G.726 Audio DecoderInstructions DV Studio3Using the ArcSoft Software After the completion of setup, click on Finish Installation of ArcSoft Software SuiteFor Windows Other requirementsTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite To disconnect USB cable safely≥When Mode Dial 43 is turned to change modes If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the compatibility of the card Files About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCardMultiMediaCard Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardFiles in which Dpof Data has Jpeg formatBeen set to the image are in this FolderIndications To Change the Display Mode To Change the Counter Display ModeWhen using Tape Recording Mode Initializing the ModesInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyRecording Check Alarm SoundsRecording on a Card Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingTele-Macro Function Zoom Microphone FunctionManual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentProgram AE White BalanceIndex Search Functions Playing BackPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsSlide Show Lock SettingCreating a Title Adding a TitleUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentAfter Use Condensation About AC AdaptorVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryUp the charged capacity LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodCassette LCD MonitorBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Explanation of Terms Auto Focus AdjustmentDigital Video System FocusMemory Stop Function Time CodeUSB SpecificationsPicture Fine Normal Economy Quality 8MB Accessory# Description Palmcorder Accessory SystemAM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific Time Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersAccessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada IncCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Fax 604 278-5627 403 274-5493 905 238-2418RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording Check IndexViewfinder Colocación del cassette Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápidoInserción de la tarjeta Grabación en una cintaGrabación de una imagen en Movimiento en una tarjeta MPEG4 Grabación de una imagen fija en una Tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de la tarjeta Reproducción de una cintaPanasonic Canada Inc