Panasonic PV-GS250 Using MotionDV Studio, Setting up MSN Messenger, Sound, Hard disk

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With a PC

6Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly.

7Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu.

8Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.

Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to understand its operation.

During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.

ªSetting up MSN Messenger

When starting MSN Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file.

1Click [Sign In].

2Type in your Sign-in name and password.

If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here]

3Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed.

4After the setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger.

5Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly.

6Select the microphone attached to the PC in the [Microphone] menu.

7Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] menu.

8Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected.

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For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help.

When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB cable.

Using MotionDV STUDIO

When the OS is Windows XP/2000/Me, the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the DV cable.

When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB cable, however, Video Stream Driver must be installed.

Do not connect the USB cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed.

ªOperating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP1 or later

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later

Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) (Only in DV connection)

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or higher/AMD Athlon 1 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more

(32 bit or more recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)

4 MB or more video memory

Sound:

PCM sound source (Compatible Direct Sound)

RAM:

256 MB or more

(Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably.)

Hard disk:

Ultra DMA – 33 or more

Free hard disk space:

640 MB

(When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for data of approx. 4 minutes.)

Interface:

DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a) USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant) DirectX 9.0b or later

Windows Media Player 6.4 or later

Other requirements: Mouse

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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 batteryAbout the clip on the backside Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicSwitching the microphone 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 functionMagicPix functions Soft skin modeBacklight compensation function Wind noise reduction function Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Using the built-in flash When the flash is not usedUsing 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 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 playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function 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 filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting 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 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 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 ≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows Messenger≥Click Start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Using MotionDV Studio Setting up MSN MessengerClick 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 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 playbackInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus 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. 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