With a PC
Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
2Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV].
≥It enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode.
3Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with USB connection cable.
4Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]
>> [Panasonic] >>
[MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].
≥Using the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows, a variety of visual effects can be added and titles can be created.
≥You cannot record a video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder.
With DV cable (optional)
OS:
Windows Me/2000/XP
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
2Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with DV connection cable.
DV
3Start MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE.
≥You can record the video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder.
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, normal function may not be possible.
To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely.
1 Double click the | icon in task tray. |
≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
3Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on the driver name displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder.
≥Some Operating Systems, such as Windows 98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be set not to show.) Make sure Camcorder’s Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable. Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB cable while the Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the Card data.
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