Panasonic PV-GS180 DV Data Streaming Function, Connecting Computer and Camcorder

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With a PC

DV DATA Streaming Function

When the OS is Windows XP 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/SP2

Interface:

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant) — A type DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10

Other requirements: Mouse

ªInstalling Video Stream Driver

Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1/ SP2. (When your OS is Window XP SP2 installing video stream driver is not needed.) Video Stream Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not installed beforehand.

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

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

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

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 Computer and Camcorder

If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape. If you wish to capture images from the lens of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card.

With USB connection cable (supplied)

OS:

Windows XP SP1/SP2

≥The personal computer should be compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

Confirmation before connection

When you connect the personal computer and the Camcorder with the USB connection cable and then use DV DATA on Windows XP (SP1/SP2), check the driver of the USB host controller.

≥It is required to use the driver for which [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider] in

[Driver] tab.

1Select [start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel] to start [System].

≥[System Properties] is displayed.

2Click [Hardware] tab and then click [Device Manager] then [Universal Serial Bus Controller].

3Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] and then select [Properties].

≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is changed as [EHCI] depending on the host controller you use.

4Click [Driver] tab to check the description on [Driver Provider].

≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider], the confirmation procedure is completed.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC AdaptorLSQT0973 Important Safety Instructions Precautions End User License Agreement for Video Stream Driver 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 tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Viewfinder -15 Tripod receptacleGrip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionAttaching the lens cap Shoulder strap fixtureAdjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinderRemoving the battery Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fallWhen the cassette holder does not Come out Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a card Accidental erasure preventionTurning the Camcorder on Selecting a modeCard access lamp SD Memory CardCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsSet Language English Switching the languageUsing the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer toSetting date and time Adjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderUsing the remote control optional Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryCheck before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioningOFF 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 OFF/ON switch is set to OFFRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionMagicPix functions To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance EIS on RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording 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 Playing back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Move the joystick down to select the icon to stop playbackAbout 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 reproducedUsing the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingBefore recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Driver InstallationCheck before Use Set the Camcorder to PC Mode Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive InterfaceUsing as a Web camera Installing Video Stream DriverOperating environment Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode ≥Click start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger ≥Windows Messenger is activatedConfirmation before connection Connecting Computer and CamcorderDV Data Streaming Function ≥System Properties is displayedIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo disconnect USB cable safely Double clickIf you no longer need driver Uninstall ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modesScreens may vary with the type of OS SD 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 MenuCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -60-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerCamcorder power is turned off Automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Camcorder power cannot be turned on Camcorder power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed RecordingSounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedAudio dubbing cannot be performed Noise is heard from the right headphoneAbout condensation May be adversely affected About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette LCD monitor/Viewfinder About the cardFolder structure of the card Periodical check-upsWhite balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific TimeRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic 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 For Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contactIndex NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cintaF1005Nm2026 3000 D
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