Panasonic PV-GS250 operating instructions Installing Video Stream Driver

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With a PC

RAM:

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Free hard disk space:

250 MB or more

Communication Speed:

56 kbps or faster is recommended

Interface:

USB 1.1 or more

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more

Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more

Other requirements (to send/receive audio): Sound card

Speaker or headphones

Necessary software:

Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) DirectX 9.0b or later (Windows XP)

To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the following conditions must be met.

≥Windows XP SP1 or later is needed.

≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 or later, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.)

≥To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >>

[Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.)

≥You have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet (minimum requirement). Also, you and the other person(s) are on the same Network (LAN).

≥Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If you have a version older than 5.0, download the latest version (5.0 or later) from the Microsoft Home Page.

http://www.microsoft.com/

(For download and installation instructions, please refer to Help on the Home Page.)

≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows update.

≥If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router, proper communication will not be possible.

ªInstalling Video Stream Driver

DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed.

≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers of the disabled applications.

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

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

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2Click [Video Stream Driver].

≥The set up program starts running.

3Depending on your system environment, installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be required. Click [Yes] and continue with installation.

≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer will restart.

≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.

≥Installation may take a little while.

4 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.

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

[Finish].

5Click [OK].

ªConnecting the Camcorder to personal computer (For Use as a Web

Camera)

1Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on the provided CD-ROM.

2Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

3Set [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM].

≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Messenger, set [BASIC] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the

Camcorder to your personal computer.

When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in usual operation.

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2

1In usual operation

2In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback Mode)

≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left ( , ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on the operation icon is not lit in yellow.

≥The operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joy stick.

4Connect the Camcorder to a personal computer with the USB connection cable.

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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 With a PC Playback modeEdit mode MenuQuick Guide Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cableViewfinder -16 Shoulder strap fixture Fitting the lens capLens hood Tripod receptacle Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lensOne-touch free-style grip belt Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supply≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Supplied Min BatteryInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing the cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardTurning the Camcorder on Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Basic joystick operationsCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Switching the languageTape playback mode Set Language EnglishOperating with remote control Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenRecharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and color LevelOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorSelecting the remote control mode Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Concerning the button-type batteryMagic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder holdingOFF When 5 minutes passes without On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save Recording on a tapeBlank search function ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeCheck the recording Stopping a blank search midway ThroughTo record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Progressive PhotoshotZoom in/out function Quick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionSoft skin mode Backlight compensation functionMagicPix functions Tele-macro function Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Using the flash VW-FLH3 optional Using the built-in flashWhen the flash is not used Red eye reduction functionSelf-timer recording Recording images for wide-screen TVsOptical image stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene mode RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotTo stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Recording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Periphery of the recorded image extremely darkTo set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indicationCard slow shutter mode Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Playing back card Press the OSD button on the remote controlPlayback on TV To display the on-screen information On the TVAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥The image and sound are reproducedRecording the contents of other equipment Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Analog/digital conversionYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing Set Advance A. DUB Input MICBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingTo dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound When you stop printing halfway Software Installation Using the Camcorder with a PCUsing USB Driver Installing the USB DriverUsing Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing as a Web camera Set the Camcorder to PC ModeInstalling Video Stream Driver Setting up Windows Messenger ≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger≥Windows Messenger is activated Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using MotionDV StudioSetting up MSN Messenger SoundClick the MotionDV Studio Click Next InstructionsClick Finish Click Update Driver To start MotionDV StudioIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed To disconnect USB cable safely Start MotionDV Studio 5.3E LEDouble click Uninstall If you no longer need software or driver UninstallSelect Start Settings Screens may vary with the type of OSSD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Files recorded on a SD Memory CardTape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu LanguagePicture Playback Menu Setup Display -64-REMOTECard Recording Menu Basic DATE/TIME -64-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer You are attempting to erase protected filesVideo heads are dirty There is no paper. Check the connected printerFunctions Conditions which disable Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Remaining tape time indication disappears Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedTime code becomes inaccurate Or time cord indication is not shownPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedBe seen Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation About the Camcorder Seconds later ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodicallyAbout dirty heads While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the card Never place the cassette in a high temperature placeAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsLCD monitor/Viewfinder 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 ProductsCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Riverside Way Th St. N. 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