With a PC

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 or more

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

Interface:

DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a) USB 2.0 — A type (Hi-Speed compliant) DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10

Other requirements:

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ªInstalling USB Driver

Install this when your OS is Windows 2000 SP4. (When your OS is Windows XP SP2, installing USB driver is not needed.) USB Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable and use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO.

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 [USB 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].

ªInstallation of Quick Movie Magic/

MotionDV STUDIO

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

Quit all applications. [Setup Menu] appears.

2Click the [Quick Movie Magic]/ [MotionDV STUDIO].

3Click [Next].

After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the installation according to

instructions.

4Select the Video system.

5After the completion of setup, click on [Finish].

Sample data is installed concurrently with the Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO software.

6Click [Finish].

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Panasonic PV-GS300 Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV Studio, Hard disk, Other requirements, Click Finish

PV-GS300 specifications

The Panasonic NV-GS300B and PV-GS300 camcorders are renowned models that cater to both amateur and semi-professional videographers seeking high-quality video capabilities. These camcorders stand out due to their advanced features, ergonomic design, and user-friendly interfaces, which make them ideal for capturing life's moments with clarity and precision.

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