User manual PANASONIC PV-DV700

[. . . ] The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. Your Ò Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorder with the Ò mark be used. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. [. . . ] (You can use the microphone equipped with the personal computer instead of the one on the Camcorder. ) Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver or WebCam Driver is installed. This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system. OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional (In this case Windows XP SP1 or later is needed. ) Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) RAM: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended) (128 MB or more required for Windows XP) Free hard disk space: At least 250 MB or more Ports: USB Terminal To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the additional minimum requirements must be met. Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more Communication Speed: 56 kbps or faster is recommended Necessary software: Windows Messenger 5. To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. Also, you and the other person(s) are on the same Network (LAN). install Windows Messenger (Windows XP) or MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000). If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router, proper communication will not be possible. The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating systems using other languages. OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more RAM: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended) (128 MB or more are required for Windows XP (256 MB or more is recommended)) Free hard disk space: At least 20 MB Ports: USB Terminal Other requirements: Mouse When starting MSN Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup has already been done. ) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here] 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 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. When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, normal function may not be possible. This instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation, connection and start-up. Please read the PDF-based instructions for how to use DV STUDIO 3. Before using for the first time, select [Readme] from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any supplementary details or updates. If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape. If a shortcut icon was created on the desktop during installation, it is also possible to start by double-clicking on the icon. [. . . ] If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. [. . . ]