Using on Macintosh | Panasonic PV-GS83 manual

With a PC

In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5/

Windows Live Messenger 8.0

1Type in your E-mail address and password.

≥If you do not have a password, click [Get a

new account].

2After setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger/WindowsLiveMessenger.

3Click[AudioandVideoSetup]in the[Tools] menu and then click [Next].

4Set up the speaker settings.

5Select [DVC] in the microphone setup screen.

6Select [USB VideoDevice] in the Webcam setup screen and then click [Finish].

≥For other information about MSN Messenger/ Windows Live Messenger, please refer to Help.

≥When access is finished, close MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB cable.

Using on Macintosh

ªOperating environment on iMovie 4/

iMovie HD

OS:

Mac OS X v 10.3 to v 10.4

CPU:

PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo

Interface:

DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a)

≥iMovie/iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or sold with iLife.

1Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode.

2Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with the DV Interface Cable (optional).

≥For more information, please contact Apple Computer, Inc. at http://www.apple.com.

ªCopying still pictures on PC

1Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode.

2Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer via a USB cable (not supplied).

3Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on the desktop.

≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder in the [DCIM] folder.

4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the personal computer.

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Contents

Operating Instructions Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit Thank you for choosing Panasonic LSQT1181 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But Contents How to turn on the power Charging the batteryAttaching the battery Quick Guide Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tape Camcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Viewfinder -16 Attaching the lens cap Power supplyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Grip belt Charging lamp Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Turning the Camcorder on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderCharging time and recordable time About date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinder Quick Start To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Open the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder Inserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Accidental erasure prevention Inserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Concerning the card Basic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Joystick and screen display Card playback mode Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Slide show start/pause Delete Using the menu screen Help modeSwitching the language To exit the Help mode Adjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screen Recording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Press the Light button Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioning Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Recording check Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Blank search function Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearly Select the picture quality for Photoshot images On-screen display in the card recording modeZoom in/out function Recording with a shutter operation Effect Recording yourself Backlight compensation function To cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix function Fade in/fade out function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel fading Wind noise reduction function To Cancel the Wide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Wide/43 function To cancel the guideline function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function Optical image stabilizer function Recording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment About flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About the white balance sensor Shutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value range Playing back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playback To return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV To display multiple playback files Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesPlaying back card About the compatibility of still pictures To delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card Move the joystick down to select What is DPOF? Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Protecting files on a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥Audio will not be recorded Stop playback. Player Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Using the Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing on a Windows PC Operating environment Using as a Web camera Operating environment Re-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Installing USB Driver≥The setup program starts running Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger ≥Windows Messenger is activated Copying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD To disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need the driver UninstallWhen using on a Macintosh Double click the icon in task tray Files recorded on a SD Card About the SD CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files 256 Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Language Advanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR Effect Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -56-PROTECT Other menus Menus related to recordingMenus related to playback Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indications Confirmatory indications Textual indications Functions Conditions which disable Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Playback Pictures Remaining tape time indication disappearsDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Playback images are vertical Photoshot playback images do not look normal Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used About dirty heads When the lens is foggedAbout condensation Remove the tape if it is inserted About the Camcorder About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette LCD monitor Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Viewfinder White balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focus Specifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs 169 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form Visa Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic Video Products Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Wind Noise Reduction Function IndexOptical image stabilizer function Spanish 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 cinta LSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc