Panasonic PV-GS32 operating instructions Using Camcorder with a PC, Using the USB Driver

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With a PC

With a PC

Using Camcorder with a PC

An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer.

Software Installation (For Windows)

If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet, please download the USB Driver and Video Stream Driver.

„USB Driver (p. 39) :

The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE.

„Video Stream Driver (p. 42)

If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video from the Camcorder to the other parties via a network or by the Internet.

1 In order to download and install the Driver, go to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads

2 Click the software to be downloaded.

Using the USB Driver

Operating environment

Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers.

When you connect to an USB 2.0 interface board, use a certified board with the USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED USB) logo.

„For Windows

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled;

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

CPU:

Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 300 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

RAM:

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

Free hard disk space:

At least 30 MB or more

Interface:

USB 1.1 or more

For Windows Me/2000/XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS.

„For Macintosh

OS:

Mac OS X v 10.1 – X v 10.3

CPU:

iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5

RAM:

64 MB or more

The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS.

Installing the USB Driver (For Windows

98SE Only) For Using the Built-in SD

Driver Feature

If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet, please download the USB Driver.

Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB Cable (not supplied) only if you have Windows 98SE OS.

If your computer has Windows Me/2000/XP, the USB Driver is not required to be installed.

1 In order to download and install the USB Driver, go to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads

2 Click [Camcorder] on the screen.

3 Click [USB Driver version 1.00].

4 Decompress the downloaded data.

5 Double click icon.

• The set up program starts running.

6 Click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog appears.

7 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.

Click [Next] and proceed with installation.

After completing the installation, Click [Finish].

8 After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer.

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Contents Operating Instructions Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Telephone Number PANA7262 FCC NoteFCC Caution Important Safety Instructions USE & Location PrecautionsContents Problems and Solutions Lock SettingUsing Camcorder with a PC UninstallLights up Using the ViewfinderInserting a Card Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable p Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling „ CamcorderViewfinder pp Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Built-in LED Light pCharging Time and Available Recording Time Using the Battery„ Disconnecting the Power Source Attach the charged Battery to the CamcorderAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handTo Use as a Grip Belt Re-attaching the Lens CapAccidental Erasure Prevention Using a Memory Card Optional„ When the Cassette Holder does not come out „ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housedEasy to Use Mode Dial How to Use the Joystick ControlTurning on the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor „ To Adjust Using the Menu ScreenAdjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the LCD MonitorList of Menus Selecting LanguageLCD SET EVF SET12bit Audio „ About date/time Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YESStill Advance playback LP ModeAudio Recording Mode Set to Tape Recording ModeRecording on a Tape „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode About RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress Recording YourselfRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotSelf-timer Recording Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions MagicPix Function „ To Cancel Fading„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function Backlight Compensation FunctionCinema Function Soft-Skin ModeRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment „ To Cancel the Scene ModeAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Move the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speedManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus Adjustment„ Range of Iris Adjustment „ To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card „ To Resume Normal PlaybackTo Select and Delete Files Slide ShowDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card „ To Stop the Slide ShowWriting Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting„ About the Dpof Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV Set Advance Card Format YESTo record, and press the Photo Shot Button „ Connecting with the AV CableRecording from a Tape onto a Card Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing„ To Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording PC Connection With DV Interface CableUsing the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PCEnter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYS Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive „ Windows 98SE UsersWindows Me To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click Windows XP/2000Necessary software Using as a Web CameraInstalling the Video Stream Driver Communication Speed„ Windows 98SE/Me Users „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web CameraSetting up the Windows Messenger Setting up the MSN Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordSelect DVC in the Microphone menu Files recorded on an SD Memory Card If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card OptionalMisc About the compatibility of the card filesIndications „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ To Change the Display Mode„ Power Save Mode Initializing the Modes„ Recording on a Card „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Inserting/Removing the Cassette„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Self-timer Recording„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Quick Start„ MagicPix Function „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Scene Mode „ Backlight Compensation Function„ Playing Back „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Lock Setting„ About AC Adaptor „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ After Use „ Cautions for Use„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Condensation„ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsCassette cannot be inserted Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyFile recorded on a card cannot be deleted Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clear„ Focus Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Digital Video SystemDigital Camcorder SpecificationsCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido NotaAdvertencia del FCC Cómo utilizar el visor Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaGrabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de una cintaReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index Panasonic ArcSoft Promotion, 20421 84th Ave S, Kent, WA Cut on dotted lineFor questions regarding this promotion, call One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey