Panasonic NV-GS300B Check before Use, Using the Camcorder with a PC, Software Installation

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With a PC

With a PC

Check before Use

Available software and required drivers vary depending on the OS of the personal computer. Check the required software and drivers with the table described below and then install them from the CD-ROM.

Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

Purpose

Soft-

Installation of drivers

 

 

 

 

of

ware

Windows

Windows

Windows

Mac OS

use

used

 

 

XP

2000

Me

 

1)

1

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

required

required

available

required

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)

2

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

required

required

required

 

 

available

 

 

°1, 3

°1, 5

 

°8

 

3

Not

USB

Not

Not

 

 

required

Driver

 

 

available

available

 

 

°1, 2, 3

°1, 2, 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)

2

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

required

required

required

 

 

available

 

 

°1, 3

1, 5

 

°8

 

3

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

available

available

available

available

 

 

 

 

 

 

4)

4

USB

USB

Not

Not

 

 

Driver

Driver

 

 

available

available

 

 

°1, 4, 6

°5, 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1)Copying files in the card onto the personal computer

≥PC connection mode

2)Capturing pictures on the tape to the personal computer

≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode

3)Recording pictures on the personal computer to the tape

≥Tape playback mode

4)Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera

≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode

1No software

(The Camcorder is used as a removable disc.)

2Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the DV cable (optional).) iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with the FireWire (DV) cable (not supplied).)

3Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the USB connection cable

(supplied).)

4MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger

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°1 If DirectX 9.0b/9.0c is not installed in the personal computer you use, the installation of [DirectX] is required.

°2 The personal computer you use should comply with USB 2.0 (High Speed).

°3 Available only on Windows XP SP2

°4 Available only on Windows XP SP1/SP2 °5 Available only on Windows 2000 SP4 °6 Not required for Windows XP SP2

°7 Available only on MSN messenger

°8 Available only on Mac OS X v10.3 to 10.4 If using other brands of video editing software, please consult with your retailer for compatibility.

Using the Camcorder with a PC

An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your personal computer.

ªSoftware Installation

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 -54-:

If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video from the Camcorder to the other parties via a network or by the Internet.

It is also needed when you use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO with USB connection. (Windows 2000 only)

≥DirectX

To activate Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO, Microsoft DirectX 9.0b/9.0c should be installed. (If you install USB Driver, DirectX 9.0b is automatically installed.)

≥Quick Movie Magic

Using the Quick Movie Magic software allows you to easily import video on a tape to a personal computer and then auto edit the imported video. For advanced importing and editing, use MotionDV STUDIO.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC AdaptorThis symbol is only valid in the European Union Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Article 8 Termination of LicenseContents Playback mode Edit modeWith a PC MenuCharging the battery Attaching the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick GuideHow to turn off the power Recording on a tapeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeParts identification and handling AccessoriesCamcorder Reset button Reset Card access lampPower LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoe USB terminalTo use as a grip belt One-touch free-style grip beltTo use as a hand strap Power supply Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Removing the batteryCharging time and recordable time ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderTurning the Camcorder on Recharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAbout date/time Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderAdjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinderTo cancel Quick Start Set Setup Quick Start OFFQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing a cardSelecting a mode Card access lampConcerning the card SD Memory CardHow to use the joystick Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Basic joystick operationsHelp mode To exit the Help modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card playback modeSwitching the language Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Operating with remote controlAdjusting the brightness and color Level Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorRemote control Using the remote controlInstall a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery About auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioningOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Power Save≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Recording on a tapeBlank search function Recording checkStopping blank search midway Through On-screen display in the card recording mode ≥Set to Card Recording ModeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyZoom in/out function Recording yourself Backlight compensation functionSoft skin mode To cancel the MagicPix functionTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix functionsTo cancel the tele macro function To cancel fadingTele macro function Fade in/fade out functionUsing the built-in flash To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Wind noise reduction functionSelf-timer recording When the flash is not usedTo stop the timer midway through Red eye reduction functionTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function To cancel the image stabilizer functionWide/43 function Optical image stabilizer functionRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot To stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway throughRecording in natural colors White balance Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Manual focus adjustmentSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Auto or Focus Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeTo adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playbackVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playbackDeleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on a card Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproduced Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recording When operating with the remote control Start playback. Player Start recording. RecorderAudio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteWhen you stop printing halfway Software Installation Using the Camcorder with a PCCheck before Use Connecting Computer Camcorder Using Built-in SD DriveOperating environment ≥MotionDV StudioUsing as a Web camera Installing USB DriverUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Setting up Windows Messenger≥Windows Messenger is activated Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Setting up MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Type in your E-mail address and passwordInstallation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV Studio Hard diskOther requirements Click the Quick Movie Magic/ MotionDV Studio Click NextTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Click Update DriverIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Using on Macintosh Interface DV FireWireOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Copying still pictures on PCTo disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need software or driver UninstallDouble click About the SD Memory Card About the compatibility of the card FilesSD Memory Card Files recorded on a SD Memory CardDcim Menu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu MenuCard Playback Menu Card Recording MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Menus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Indications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously There is no ink. Check the connected printerThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Screen has changed suddenlyCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workPush the Reset Switch is displayed Using MotionDV Studio 5.6E LE for DV or Quick Movie MagicPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout dirty heads About condensationAbout the Camcorder About the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms Periodical check-upsAutomatic white balance LCD monitorWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csMode Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific TimeRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic/Quasar Video ProductsCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@us.panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Index NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Cómo apagar la alimentación Grabación en una cintaGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de la cintaF1105Mk0 50 a
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