Panasonic PV-GS180 Using as a Web camera, Operating environment, Installing Video Stream Driver

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With a PC

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

 

 

 

2000

 

 

 

 

 

Windows

<OK>

Windows

MSN

2000

 

2000

Messenger

 

 

 

 

ªOperating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP1/SP2

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Communication Speed:

56 kbps or faster is recommended

Interface:

USB 1.1 or later — A type

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 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 2000)

DirectX 9.0b/9.0c (Windows XP)

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

≥Windows XP SP1/SP2 is needed.

≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1/SP2, 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 (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft Home Page.

The latest version of MSN Messenger can also be downloaded 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.

2 Click [Video Stream Driver].

≥The set up program starts running.

3 Depending 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].

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Contents Operating Instructions AC Adaptor Things You Should KnowLSQT0973 Important Safety Instructions Precautions End User License Agreement for Video Stream Driver Article 8 Termination of License Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyContents Menu Playback modeEdit mode With a PCQuick Guide Playing back tape How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Tripod receptacle Viewfinder -15Shoulder strap fixture Adjust the belt length and the pad positionAttaching the lens cap Grip beltExtending the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of view≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Removing the batteryWhen the cassette holder does not Come out Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure prevention When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a card Inserting/removing the cassetteSD Memory Card Selecting a modeCard access lamp Turning the Camcorder onBasic joystick operations How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoFor each individual menu, please refer to Switching the languageUsing the menu screen Set Language EnglishSetting date and time Remote control Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderUsing the remote control optional Adjusting the brightness and color LevelRemote control usable range Install a button-type batteryConcerning the button-type battery Selecting the remote control modeBasic Camcorder positioning About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save OFF When 5 minutes passes withoutStopping a blank search midway Through ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeCheck the recording Blank search functionProgressive Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyZoom in/out function To use the zoom microphone function To cancel the quick start when OFF/ON switch is set to OFFRecording yourself Quick startTo return to normal recording To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function MagicPix functionsSoft skin mode Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance EIS on Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colors White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeFrame-by-frame playback Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function To return to normal playbackMove the joystick down to select the icon to stop playback Playback on TVPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TVTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card ≥The image and sound are reproduced Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Driver InstallationCheck before Use Interface Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Set the Camcorder to PC ModeUsing as a Web camera Installing Video Stream DriverOperating environment ≥Click start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password≥System Properties is displayed Connecting Computer and CamcorderDV Data Streaming Function Confirmation before connectionDouble click Click Update DriverTo disconnect USB cable safely If a description other than Microsoft is displayedIf you no longer need driver Uninstall ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modesScreens may vary with the type of OS Files recorded on a SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files SD Memory CardMenu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -60-PROTECT Menus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Playback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsCheck the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. 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