Panasonic PV-GS34PKG operating instructions When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera

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After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger.

With a PC

When you use the Camcorder as a Web

camera

When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the one in usual operation.

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1In usual operation

2In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback Mode)

•Even if you move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►] ( , , , ), the selected direction on the One-Touch Navigation icon is not lit in yellow.

•The One-Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the Joystick Control.

3Start the Windows Messenger (For Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).

•Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Program)] >> [Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].

•When you use Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use the Windows Messenger on Windows XP. When you use other than Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP.

•If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status.

•If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the Web Camera mode is canceled.

•If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card.

•You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC.

•In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be interrupted in the middle of communication depending on the communication environment or the performance of the personal computer.

•For Windows XP SP2 users, if the [Windows Security Alert] screen is displayed, click [Unblock] and proceed.

Setting up the Windows Messenger

When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file.

1 Click [Click here to sign in].

2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK].

3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears.

4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed.

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Contents Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know FCC Caution Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Note Important Safety Instructions Precautions To Avoid Shock Hazard ... YourPage Contents Using the Viewfinder Set the OFF/ON Switch 1 to onPower Lamp 2 lights up Inserting a CardPlaying Back a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape Standard Accessories Parts Identification and Handling„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pp ~12Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Built-in LED Light pUsing the Battery „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Charging Time and Available Recording TimeTo Use as a Grip Belt Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteUsing a Memory Card Optional Turning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialHow to Use the Joystick Control Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelUsing the LCD Monitor „ To AdjustSelecting Language List of Menus12bit Audio LCD SETEVF SET Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/timeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playback„ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording Mode Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Fade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function „ To Cancel Fading „ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionSoft-Skin Mode Recording in Special Situations Scene ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionAdjusting White Balance Manually „ To Resume Automatic Adjustment„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceManual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Range of Shutter Speed AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed About White Balance Sensor„ Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment Adjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playing Back a Memory Card„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing BackSlide Show Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card„ To Stop the Slide Show To Select and Delete Files„ About the Dpof Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Formatting a Card Playing Back on Your TVSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback„ Connecting with the AV Cable Recording from a Tape onto a CardCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing To record, and press the Photo Shot ButtonUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ To Cancel the Standby for RecordingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop DubbingUsing Camcorder with a PC Using the USB DriverConnecting the Personal Computer Camcorder Using Built-in SD DriveClick Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears Finish installation by following the on-screen instructionsTo Disconnect USB Cable Safely Double clickWindows XP/2000 Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Installing the Video Stream DriverCommunication Speed Necessary software„ Windows 98SE/Me Users Click the Video Stream Driver„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera Setting up the Windows MessengerWith a PC Operating environment „ For Windows Using the ArcSoft SoftwareInstallation of ArcSoft Software „ For Windows If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall After the completion of setup, click on FinishTo start ArcSoft Software „ For Windows Click ArcSoftAbout the SD Memory Card About the compatibility of the card filesSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory CardMisc Indications „ To Change the Display Mode „ Power Save ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Concerning the Power Supply „ Alarm Sounds„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording on a Card„ Self-timer Recording „ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Soft-Skin Mode „ Scene Mode„ Backlight Compensation Function „ MagicPix Function„ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Manual Iris Adjustment„ Lock Setting „ Playing Back„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ After Use„ Cautions for Use To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ About AC Adaptor„ Condensation „ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for StorageBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedPush the Reset Switch is displayed Playback picture is not clearCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deletedUsing the Reset button Explanation of Terms„ Digital Video System „ FocusSpecifications Digital CamcorderPrice Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYAdvertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Guía rápida Cómo utilizar la bateríaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Index