User manual PANASONIC PV-GS16D

[. . . ] Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. PV-GS16 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo LSQT0885 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. [. . . ] The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder. · It enters PC Connecting Mode. 45 With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely For Windows If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog may appear. In such case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely. For Macintosh Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh 1 Double click the icon in task tray. · Hardware disconnect dialog appears. 1 Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared 2 3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] 1 and click [Stop]. Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. when you connected the Camcorder with the USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect the USB Cable. If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged. Even when the following operations are performed, the same results will occur as when the USB Cable is removed (above). Therefore, it is imperative that the above operation 1 is completed before proceeding. · When Camcorder power is turned OFF. 1 · You can safely disconnect the cable. Note on the driver name 1 displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder. · When SD Memory Card is removed. Windows XP/2000: · When the Camcorder is in PC Mode: [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Matshita DVC USB Device] · When Mode Dial is turned to change modes. Windows Me: · When the Camcorder is in PC Mode: [USB Disk] or [Matshita DVC] · Some OS, such as Windows 98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be set not to 1 show) Make sure Camcorder's Card Access lamp is off and disconnect the cable. Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. CAUTION: If you disconnect the USB Cable while the Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the Card data. 46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo With a PC Using as a Web Camera If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to the other parties via the network. · Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed. This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system. [Send] Windows XP Windows XP Windows 98SE/ Me/2000 [Receive] <--OK--> Windows XP <--NG--> <--OK--> Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Windows MSN 98SE/Me/2000 Messenger [Software] Windows Messenger To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. · To upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection. ) · You have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in the same Network (LAN). · Install the Windows Messenger (Windows XP) or MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000). If you have a version older than 5. 0, please download the latest version (5. 0 or later) from the Microsoft Home Page: http://www. microsoft. com/ http://www. msn. com/ (For download and installation instructions, please refer to Help on the Home Page. ) · 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. · When DirectX9. 0 is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run. Operating environment OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled; Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP2 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Installing Video Stream Driver · For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard OS. · If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet, please down load the Video Stream Driver. CPU: Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 450 MHz or higher Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) 1 RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) In order to download and install the Video Stream Driver, go to http://www. panasonic. com/consumerdownloads Free hard disk space: At least 250 MB or more Ports: USB Jack 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 800 × 600 pixels or more Communication Speed: 56 kbps or faster is recommended. Necessary software: Windows Messenger 5. 0 or later (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click [Camcorder] on the screen. Click [Video Streme Driver version 1. 00]. [. . . ] 32 Mosaic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Multi-Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Camcorder Accessory System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Customer Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 N Negative Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 P Photoshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]