Panasonic PV-GS80 operating instructions Using as a Web camera

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With a PC

Using as a Web camera

(PV-GS85 only)

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 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 PV-GS80 Things You Should Know Following Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack This symbol is only valid in the European Union≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 But AC adaptorContents Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC MenuAttaching the battery Charging the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick GuideRecording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Playing back tapeBattery pack AV cable USB cable PV-GS85 only AccessoriesParts identification and handling CamcorderViewfinder -17 Adjust the belt length and the pad position How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAttaching the lens cap Grip beltConnecting to the AC outlet Power supplyRemoving the battery Charging lampCharging 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 viewfinder Using the LCD monitorAdjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinderSet Setup Quick Start OFF To cancel Quick StartQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayPlayback the previous picture Tape playback modeSwitching the language Help modeUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeAbout the menu setting Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and color Level To exit the menu screen≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to offRecording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light buttonRecording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioningRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen OFF When 5 minutes passes without Power SaveRecording check Blank search functionRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Recording still pictures onto a card On-screen display in the card recording modeTo record still pictures clearly Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionAbout the variable speed zoom Function To use the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function MagicPix functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function Self-timer recording PV-GS85 onlyTo stop the timer midway through Wind noise reduction functionOptical image stabilizer function Wide/43 functionGuideline function To cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colors White balance To restore to the automatic AdjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Settings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playbackPlayback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playing back card PV-GS85 only Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesFormatting a card PV-GS85 only Deleting files recorded on a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to selectTo complete the settings Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a cardRecording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingStop playback. Player PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Using on a Windows PC PV-GS85 only Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing the Built-in SD Drive Operating environmentUsing as a Web camera ≥The setup program starts running Installing USB DriverRe-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback ModeSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Setting up Windows MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password ≥Windows Messenger is activatedOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Using on MacintoshCopying still pictures on PC ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes If you no longer need the driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Double clickAbout the SD Card Mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cableAbout the compatibility of the card Files recorded on a SD Card256 Computer PV-GS85 onlyTape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu Card Playback Menu Card Recording MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -35-GUIDE Lines -35-SHTR Effect PV-GS85 only Basic DATE/TIME -58-PROTECTMenus related to playback Menus related to recordingOther menus Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Remaining tape time indication disappearsPlayback Pictures Playback images are verticalCard PV-GS85 only Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedAbout condensation When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads Remove the tape if it is insertedBe sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card PV-GS85 only Periodical check-ups Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor ViewfinderAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focusHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Specifications169 Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour For Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contactNumerics IndexSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación en una cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Reproducción de la cintaLSQT1121 LSQT1121 LSQT1121 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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