With a PC

„Windows 98SE/Me Users

The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable.

1)The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on [Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.

•Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE. Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows Me.

•If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.

2)The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on [Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.

•Enter “C:\Windows\system”.

•If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the above

mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.

•You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path.

„When you use the Camcorder as a Web

camera

When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the one in usual operation.

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1In usual operation

2In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback Mode)

•Even if you move the Joystick Control [ŸźŻŹ] ( , , , ), the selected direction on the One-Touch Navigation icon is not lit in yellow.

•The One-Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the Joystick Control.

4Start the Windows Messenger (For Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).

•Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Program)] >> [Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].

•When you use Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use the Windows Messenger on Windows XP. When you use other than Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP.

•If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status.

•If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the Web Camera mode is canceled.

•If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card.

•You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC.

•In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be interrupted in the middle of communication depending on the communication environment or the performance of the personal computer.

•For Windows XP SP2 users, if the [Windows Security Alert] screen is displayed, click [Unblock] and proceed.

Setting up the Windows Messenger

When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file.

1 Click [Click here to sign in].

2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK].

3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears.

4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed.

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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

 

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PV-GS19, PV-GS31, PV-GS35 specifications

The Panasonic PV-GS35, PV-GS31, and PV-GS19 are compact and versatile camcorders from the renowned Panasonic brand, designed to cater to the needs of budding videographers and seasoned enthusiasts alike. These camcorders are known for their portability, ease of use, and impressive features that enhance video quality and functionality.

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