Panasonic PV-GS250 Using the Camcorder with a PC, Using USB Driver, Software Installation

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With a PC

With a PC

Using the Camcorder with a PC

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

ªSoftware Installation

1Turn on Computer and start up Windows.

2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

3Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].

≥USB Driver -52-:

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

≥Video Stream Driver -54-:

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. It is also needed when you use MotionDV STUDIO with USB connection.

≥DirectX

To activate MotionDV STUDIO, Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or later should be installed. (If you install Video Stream Driver, DirectX 9.0b is automatically installed.)

≥MotionDV STUDIO -56-:

Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows you to capture video recorded on a tape or images viewed through the lens of a Camcorder. Connecting the Camcorder with the DV cable also allows you to output images edited on the personal computer to the tape in the Camcorder.

4Follow the instructions on the computer

screen until the installation is complete. ≥Setup window will disappear when the

installation is complete.

Note:

If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in “D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” is used when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.)

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Using USB Driver

ªOperating environment

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

≥A CD-ROM drive is required to install this program.

≥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 pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

CPU:

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

RAM:

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

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.

ªInstalling the USB Driver

When your OS is Windows 98SE, please install USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB connection Cable.

1Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

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

3Click the [USB Driver].

≥The set up program starts running.

4Click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog appears.

≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.

5Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC AdaptorLSQT0862 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 MenuQuick Guide How to turn off the power Recording on a tapeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cableViewfinder -16 Fitting the lens cap Lens hood Tripod receptacleShoulder strap fixture Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lensUsing the LCD monitor To restore the strap to the grip beltOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Removing the battery≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Supplied Min BatteryWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteCard access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory CardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the Camcorder on Basic joystick operationsSwitching the language Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Set Language EnglishUsing the menu screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To exit the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the brightness and color LevelUsing the remote control Remote controlOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batterySwitching the microphone Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicAbout the clip on the backside About auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder holdingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Recording on a tape≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping a blank search midway ThroughOn-screen display in the card recording mode Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotTo record still pictures clearly Progressive PhotoshotZoom in/out function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFF Recording yourselfQuick start To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function Soft skin modeMagicPix functions Fade in/fade out function Tele-macro functionWind noise reduction function Using the built-in flash When the flash is not usedUsing the flash VW-FLH3 optional Red eye reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Self-timer recordingOptical image stabilizer function RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording in various situations Scene modeTo stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through To cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance Periphery of the recorded image extremely darkManual focus adjustment About the black balance adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentCard slow shutter mode Shutter speed rangeTo adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playbackVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Press the OSD button on the remote control Playback on TVPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TVDeleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on a card Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversionTo cancel the standby for recording Audio dubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Set Advance A. DUB Input MICTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound When you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Using USB DriverSoftware Installation Installing the USB DriverConnecting Computer Camcorder Using as a Web cameraUsing Built-in SD Drive Set the Camcorder to PC ModeInstalling Video Stream Driver ≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Setting up Windows Messenger≥Windows Messenger is activated Using MotionDV Studio Setting up MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password SoundInstructions Click the MotionDV Studio Click NextClick Finish To start MotionDV Studio Click Update DriverIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Start MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall Select Start SettingsUninstall Screens may vary with the type of OSAbout the SD Memory Card About the compatibility of the card FilesSD Memory Card Files recorded on a SD Memory CardMenu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu LanguageSetup Display -64-REMOTE Card Recording MenuPicture Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Demo ModeInitial SET Indications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsYou are attempting to erase protected files Video heads are dirtyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printerFunctions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Time code becomes inaccurateRemaining tape time indication disappears Or time cord indication is not shownPush the Reset Switch is displayed Be seenPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorNever place the cassette in a high temperature place About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms LCD monitor/ViewfinderPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications Image sensorPicture 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/Quasar Video ProductsCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@us.panasonic.comWarranty For Canadian Customers Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Riverside Way Th St. N. E Ambler DrIndex 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 cintaPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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