Panasonic PV-GS83 operating instructions Using as a Web camera, Operating environment

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With a PC

Using as a Web camera

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

Note:

≥Do not connect the USB cable (not supplied) until the USB Driver is installed.

Please see chart below:

[Send]

 

[Receive]

[Software]

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

<OK>

Windows XP

Windows

 

 

 

Messenger/

 

 

 

MSN

 

 

 

Messenger/

 

 

 

Windows Live

 

 

 

Messenger

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

<OK>

Windows

MSN

 

 

2000

Messenger/

 

 

 

Windows Live

 

 

 

Messenger

 

 

 

 

Windows

<OK>

Windows

MSN

2000

 

2000

Messenger

 

 

 

 

ªOperating environment

OS:

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

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP2 °1

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

RAM:

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Free hard disk space:

250 MB or more

Communication Speed:

56 kbps or faster is recommended

Interface:

USB 1.1 or later — A type

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more

Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more

Other requirements (to send/receive audio): Sound card

Speaker or headphones

Necessary software:

Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP) MSN Messenger 7.0/7.5 (Windows 2000/XP) Windows Live Messenger 8.0 (Windows XP) DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

°1 When your OS is Windows XP SP2, the USB driver is not needed.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi- CPU environment.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed.

To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the following conditions must be met.

≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows update.

≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.)

≥To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4, click [start]

>> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.)

≥Install Windows Messenger/Windows Live Messenger (Windows XP). If you have a version of Windows Messenger older than 5.0/5.1, download the latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft Home Page.

The latest version of MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page. http://www.microsoft.com/

(For download and installation instructions, please refer to Help on the Home Page.)

≥Depending on the security setting on the PC, proper communication may not be possible.

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unitLSQT1181 Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack PrecautionsThis AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But AC adaptorContents Quick Guide Charging the batteryAttaching the battery How to turn on the powerPlaying back tape How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Viewfinder -16 Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.INGrip belt Power supplyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Attaching the lens capCharging lamp Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Turning the Camcorder on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderCharging time and recordable time About date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Extending the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewOpen the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Quick StartAccidental erasure prevention When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Inserting/removing a cardJoystick and screen display Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Basic joystick operationsSlide show start/pause Delete Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card playback modeTo exit the Help mode Help modeSwitching the language Using the menu screenTo exit the menu screen Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the menu setting Adjusting the brightness and color LevelPress the Light button Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Recording with the built-in LED video lightBasic Camcorder positioning About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Blank search function Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Recording checkTo record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotRecording with a shutter operation Effect On-screen display in the card recording modeZoom in/out function Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfMagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function To cancel the soft skin modeWind noise reduction function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionWide/43 function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionOptical image stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function To cancel the guideline functionRecording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment About the white balance sensor Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationIris/gain value range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangeRepeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV About the compatibility of still pictures Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesPlaying back card To display multiple playback filesMove the joystick down to select Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card To delete all filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings What is DPOF?≥Audio will not be recorded Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingStop playback. Player Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Operating environment Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing on a Windows PC Using the Built-in SD DriveOperating environment Using as a Web cameraUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Installing USB Driver≥The setup program starts running Re-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordCopying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Double click the icon in task tray If you no longer need the driver UninstallWhen using on a Macintosh To disconnect USB cable safelyFiles recorded on a SD Card About the SD CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files 256 Language Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -56-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Advanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR EffectOther menus Menus related to recordingMenus related to playback Playback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Playback images are vertical Remaining tape time indication disappearsDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Playback PicturesEven if a card is formatted, it cannot be used Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Photoshot playback images do not look normalRemove the tape if it is inserted When the lens is foggedAbout condensation About dirty headsWhile carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use About the CamcorderAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Viewfinder Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups LCD monitorAuto focus Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Specifications169 Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory Service CenterWind Noise Reduction Function IndexOptical image stabilizer function Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Reproducción de la cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta PhotoshotLSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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