User manual PANASONIC PALMCORDER PV-GS9

[. . . ] Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions (PV-GS15 Shown) Models No. PV-GS9 PV-GS12 PV-GS14 PV-GS15 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. [For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15] [For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15] For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo LSQT0802 A Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. [. . . ] · If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation CD may be required. Connecting the Camcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera) 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. 4 Start 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. (PV-GS12/ (PV-GS9) PV-GS14/ PV-GS15) 2 Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. · · 19 13 14 15 16 17 · 51 With a PC 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. 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard. . . ] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. 1 Click [Click here to sign in]. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 2 Select [. NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu. 3 Click [Next] when the [. NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. · For other information about Windows Messenger, please refer to Help. · When access is finished, close Windows Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. · If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart Windows Messenger and set up the communication again. 4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger. Setting up the MSN Messenger When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the MSN Messenger setup has already been done. ) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Sign In]. 52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo With a PC 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. · If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here]. 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] 1 is selected. 1 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the MSN Messenger. 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard. . . ] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. · For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. · If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart MSN Messenger and set up the communication again. · When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. Using the DV STUDIO 3. 1E-SE (Optional Software) Following Software is not supplied with the Camcorder; · LSFT0577 (DV STUDIO 3. 1E-SE) · K1HA05CD0005 (USB Cable) The Software allows you to capture a still image from your motion video on the tape and transfer to a PC. If you would like to order, please refer to page 74. Operating environment 6 Select [USB Audio Device] in the [Microphone] menu. OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled; Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) Graphic display: 7 Click [Web Camera Settings. . . ] in the [Tools] menu. High Color (16 bit or more) Desktop resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or more RAM: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended) (128 MB or more required for Windows XP (256 MB or more recommended)) Free hard disk space: At least 20 MB Ports: USB Jack Other requirements: Mouse 53 With a PC · The DV STUDIO 3. 1E-SE cannot be operated on Windows 2000. · When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. [. . . ] 27 Self Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sensor tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sepia Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]