Panasonic PV-GS320 Using as a Web camera, Operating environment, Installing USB Driver

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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 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 SP1 or 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.

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≥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 that is 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.

ªInstalling USB Driver

DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed.

≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers of the disabled applications.

1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications. ≥[Setup Menu] appears.

2Click [USB Driver].

≥The set up program starts running.

3Depending on your system environment, installation of “DirectX9.0b” may be required. Click [Yes] and continue with installation.

≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer

will restart.

≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.

≥Installation may take a little while.

4Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.

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

5Click [OK].

ªConnectingthe Camcordertopersonal computer(ForUseasaWebCamera)

1Install the supplied USB Driver on the provided CD-ROM.

2Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

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Contents Operating Instructions Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit Thank you for choosing PanasonicFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Button-type battery Lithium batteryButton-type battery Battery packThis AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 8 Termination of LicenseContents With a PC Playback modeEdit mode MenuQuick Guide Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Viewfinder -18 USB terminal -50-,-52 DC input terminal DC/C.C.INAttaching the lens cap How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Grip beltRemoving the battery Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Charging lamp≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the Camcorder How to turn on the powerWhile pressing the button 1, set the OFF/ on switch to on Charging time and recordable timeSetting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout date/time Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinderQuick Start To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Selecting a modeCard access lamp Concerning the cardBasic joystick operations How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Joystick and screen displaySlide show start/pause Delete Help modeTo exit the Help mode Playback the next pictureAbout the menu setting Switching the languageUsing the menu screen To exit the menu screenAdjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderOperating with remote control Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorUsing the remote control Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeConcerning the button-type battery Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioningRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modePowersave Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function Set Advanced Picturesize select the desired picture sizeTo record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a cardSelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Concerning the focusing areaZoom in/out function Recording with a shutter operation EffectRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix functionTele macro function To cancel the tele macro functionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Auto Ground-Directional Standby AGSTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Wide/43 functionTo Cancel the Guideline Function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function Optical image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance To set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indicationShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackVariable-speed search function Press the E button or the D button on the remote controlSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback To return to normal playbackPlayback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV About the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card Recording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recording Audio dubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording ModePC Connection With DV Interface Cable To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Software InstallationCheck before Use Operating environment Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing the Built-in SD Drive For WindowsUsing as a Web camera Installing USB DriverOperating environment Setting up Windows Messenger Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback ModeSet Advanced USB Function WEB CAM Type in your E-mail address and password Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Case of MSN MessengerHard disk Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioSound Necessary software DirectX 9.0b/9.0cClick the Quick Movie Magic/ MotionDV Studio Click Next Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV StudioTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Click Finish≥Update the driver with the following procedure Click Update DriverIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Using on MacintoshTo disconnect USB cable safely Copying still pictures on PC≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes If you no longer need software or driver UninstallWith a PC ≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF When using on MacintoshAbout the SD Card About the compatibility of the card FilesFiles recorded on a SD Card Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -38-GUIDE Lines -38-SHTR Effect Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Auto focus function does not work Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCassette cannot be inserted Camcorder arbitrarily stops recordingPhotoshot playback images do not look Normal Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedAbout condensation About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups LCD monitorWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csMode Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers VisaRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic Video ProductsCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersPanasonic Canada Inc Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labourIndex NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cintaF1106Ak0
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