Panasonic PV-GS32 Windows 98SE/Me Users, When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera

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With a PC

Connecting the Camcorder to Personal

Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)

1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.

•To send the live camera picture to a PC, set the Camcorder to Tape Recording mode.

•To send pictures recorded on a tape to a PC, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode.

2 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable.

•When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB Cable, a message, such as the one below, is displayed. However, testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.

•For Windows 98SE/Me users, “USB Audio Device” is required. Click [Next] and proceed.

•If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation CD may be required.

Windows 98SE/Me Users

The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable.

1)The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on [Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.

•Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE. Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows Me.

•If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.

2)The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on [Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.

•Enter “C:\Windows\system”.

•If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the above mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.

•You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path.

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].

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Note Telephone Number PANA7262FCC 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 TapePlaying Back a Tape Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying 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 housedHow to Use the Joystick Control Easy to Use Mode DialTurning 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 LanguageEVF SET LCD 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 PhotoshotQuick Start Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Image Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom 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 Focus Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F Number„ 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 ShowProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof 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 PC Enter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYS Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder Using 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 Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up the MSN MessengerSelect 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 SpecificationsAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory SystemPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Nota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Cómo utilizar el visor Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaReproducción de una cinta Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index Cut on dotted line Panasonic ArcSoft Promotion, 20421 84th Ave S, Kent, WAFor questions regarding this promotion, call One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey