Panasonic PV-GS300 Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio, Setting up MSN Messenger, Sound

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With a PC

7Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu.

8Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.

Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to understand its operation.

During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.

ªSetting up MSN Messenger

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

In the case of MSN Messenger 7.0

1Click [Sign In].

2Type in your Sign-in name and password.

If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here].

3Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed.

4After the setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger.

5Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly.

6Select the microphone attached to the PC in the [Microphone] menu.

7Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] menu.

8Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected.

In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5

1Type in your E-mail address and password.

If you do not have a password, click [Get a new account].

2After setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger.

3Click [Audio and Video Setup] in the [Tools] menu and then click [Next].

4Set up the speaker settings.

5Select [DVC] in the microphone setup screen.

6Select [USB Video Device] in the Webcam setup screen and then click [Finish].

For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help.

When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB cable.

Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO

When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the DV cable.

When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB cable. However, when the OS is Windows 2000, USB driver must be installed.

Do not connect the USB cable until the USB driver is installed.

ªOperating environment

OS:

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

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP2

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)

Sound:

PCM sound source (Compatible DirectSound)

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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 tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Reset button Reset Card access lampPower LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoe USB terminalTo use as a hand strap One-touch free-style grip beltTo use as a grip belt Power supply Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Removing the batteryTurning 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 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 monitorInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode 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 tapeStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function 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 Auto or Focus Manual focus adjustmentSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 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 playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function 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 filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting a card Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingWhen 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 Check before Use Using the Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation Connecting Computer Camcorder Using Built-in SD DriveOperating environment ≥MotionDV StudioUsing as a Web camera Installing USB Driver≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode 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 NextIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Using on Macintosh Interface DV FireWireOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Copying still pictures on PCDouble click If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely 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 MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback 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 the Camcorder About condensationAbout dirty heads 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.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 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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