Panasonic PV-GS250 Connecting Computer Camcorder, Using as a Web camera, Using Built-in SD Drive

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With a PC

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

[Finish].

6After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer.

≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.

≥Installation continues after the computer

reboots if you selected additional software. ≥A message indicating a conflict between

versions may be displayed during the installation. This will not cause a problem. Simply click [Yes] to proceed with the installation.

Connecting Computer and

Camcorder

When your OS is Windows 98SE, install USB Driver before connecting.

Never connect the USB cable until the USB Driver is installed.

Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected.

≥It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder.

ªUsing Built-in SD Drive

By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable, you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal computer.

1Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.

2Set the Camcorder to PC Mode.

PC

3Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB cable.

4Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] (For Windows 98SE/Me/ 2000 users).

Click [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and then [OK] (For Windows XP users).

5Double-click a file you want to view.

6Camcorder power is turned on.

≥You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk.

≥Do not change file or folder names on the personal computer. The images on the Memory Card may not be viewable on the Camcorder.

≥Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is automatically installed by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time.

≥After the USB Driver is installed and USB connection cable is connected to the Camcorder, open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Camcorder). It enables you to operate it in the same way as a floppy disk drive, and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods.

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 Video Stream Driver is installed.

This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system. Please see chart below:

[Send]

 

[Receive]

[Software]

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

<OK>

Windows XP

Windows

 

 

 

Messenger

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

<NG>

Windows

 

 

 

98SE/Me/

 

 

 

2000

 

 

 

 

 

Windows

<OK>

Windows

MSN

98SE/Me/

 

98SE/Me/

Messenger

2000

 

2000

 

 

 

 

 

ªOperating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP1 or later

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later

Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher

Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

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Contents Operating Instructions AC Adaptor Things You Should KnowLSQT0862 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 8 Termination of License Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyContents Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC MenuQuick Guide Recording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeParts identification and handling AccessoriesCamcorder AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cableViewfinder -16 Lens hood Tripod receptacle Fitting the lens capShoulder strap fixture Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lensTo restore the strap to the grip belt Using the LCD monitorOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapPower supply Using the viewfinderRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outlet≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Supplied Min BatteryWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the card SD Memory CardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeTurning the Camcorder on Basic joystick operationsTape playback mode Switching the languageCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Set Language EnglishAbout the menu setting Using the menu screenOperating with remote control To exit the menu screenAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the brightness and color LevelRemote control Using the remote controlOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorRemote control usable range Install a button-type batterySelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryAbout the clip on the backside Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicSwitching the microphone Recording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder holdingPower Save On-screen display in the tape recording modeOFF When 5 minutes passes without Recording on a tapeCheck the recording ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeBlank search function Stopping a blank search midway ThroughRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeTo record still pictures clearly Progressive PhotoshotZoom in/out function Recording yourself To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFQuick start To use the zoom microphone functionMagicPix functions Soft skin modeBacklight compensation function Wind noise reduction function Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function When the flash is not used Using the built-in flashUsing the flash VW-FLH3 optional Red eye reduction functionOptical image stabilizer function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs To stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot To restore to the automatic Adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colors White balance Periphery of the recorded image extremely darkAbout the black balance adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentCard slow shutter mode Shutter speed rangeSettings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Playback on TV Press the OSD button on the remote controlPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TVTo display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting a card Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Analog/digital conversion Using the DV cable for Recording Digital DubbingAudio dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Set Advance A. DUB Input MICTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing When you stop printing halfway Using USB Driver Using the Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation Installing the USB DriverUsing as a Web camera Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Set the Camcorder to PC ModeInstalling Video Stream Driver ≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows Messenger≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Setting up MSN Messenger Using MotionDV StudioClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password SoundClick Finish Click the MotionDV Studio Click NextInstructions If a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo start MotionDV Studio Double click To disconnect USB cable safelyStart MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE Select Start Settings If you no longer need software or driver UninstallUninstall Screens may vary with the type of OSAbout the compatibility of the card Files About the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card Files recorded on a SD Memory CardTape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu LanguageCard Recording Menu Setup Display -64-REMOTEPicture Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECTMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsVideo heads are dirty You are attempting to erase protected filesThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printerFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Time code becomes inaccurate Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedRemaining tape time indication disappears Or time cord indication is not shownBe seen Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation About dirty heads Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodicallyAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the batteryAbout the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature placeAbout the card Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor/Viewfinder Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceAuto focus White balanceImage sensor SpecificationsPicture Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersAccessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@us.panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Riverside Way Th St. N. 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