With a PC

With a PC

Check before Use

Available software and required drivers vary depending on the OS of the personal computer. Check the required software and drivers with the table described below and then install them from the CD-ROM.

Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

Purpose

Soft-

Installation of drivers

 

 

 

 

of

ware

Windows

Windows

Windows

Mac OS

use

used

 

 

XP

2000

Me

 

1)

1

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

required

required

available

required

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)

2

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

required

required

required

 

 

available

 

 

°1, 3

°1, 5

 

°8

 

3

Not

USB

Not

Not

 

 

required

Driver

 

 

available

available

 

 

°1, 2, 3

°1, 2, 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)

2

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

required

required

required

 

 

available

 

 

°1, 3

1, 5

 

°8

 

3

Not

Not

Not

Not

 

 

available

available

available

available

 

 

 

 

 

 

4)

4

USB

USB

Not

Not

 

 

Driver

Driver

 

 

available

available

 

 

°1, 4, 6

°5, 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1)Copying files in the card onto the personal computer

PC connection mode

2)Capturing pictures on the tape to the personal computer

Tape recording mode Tape playback mode

3)Recording pictures on the personal computer to the tape

Tape playback mode

4)Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera

Tape recording mode Tape playback mode

1No software

(The Camcorder is used as a removable disc.)

2Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the DV cable (optional).) iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with the FireWire (DV) cable (not supplied).)

3Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the USB connection cable

(supplied).)

4MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger

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°1 If DirectX 9.0b/9.0c is not installed in the personal computer you use, the installation of [DirectX] is required.

°2 The personal computer you use should comply with USB 2.0 (High Speed).

°3 Available only on Windows XP SP2

°4 Available only on Windows XP SP1/SP2 °5 Available only on Windows 2000 SP4 °6 Not required for Windows XP SP2

°7 Available only on MSN messenger

°8 Available only on Mac OS X v10.3 to 10.4 If using other brands of video editing software, please consult with your retailer for compatibility.

Using the Camcorder with a PC

An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your personal computer.

ªSoftware Installation

1Turn on Computer and start up Windows.

2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

[Setup Menu] appears.

3Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].

USB Driver -54-:

If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video from the Camcorder to the other parties via a network or by the Internet.

It is also needed when you use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO with USB connection. (Windows 2000 only)

DirectX

To activate Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO, Microsoft DirectX 9.0b/9.0c should be installed. (If you install USB Driver, DirectX 9.0b is automatically installed.)

Quick Movie Magic

Using the Quick Movie Magic software allows you to easily import video on a tape to a personal computer and then auto edit the imported video. For advanced importing and editing, use MotionDV STUDIO.

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Panasonic NV-GS300B, PV-GS300 operating instructions Check before Use, Using the Camcorder with a PC, Software Installation

PV-GS300, NV-GS300B specifications

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For audio quality, these models include built-in stereo microphones and support for external microphones, ensuring high-fidelity sound capture to complement the impressive video. With features such as a built-in speaker and headphone jack, users can monitor audio levels during recording.

Moreover, both camcorders support digital effects and transitions, enabling users to enhance their videos creatively. They also offer various scene modes, auto-focus options, and manual controls to accommodate different shooting scenarios, making them versatile tools for storytelling.

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