User manual PANASONIC PV-L581D

[. . . ] Please take time to fill in the information on the right. 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. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Serial No. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [. . . ] 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. 0 or later (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) Other requirements (to send/receive audio): Sound card Speaker or headphones ª Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder Please install the USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Cable. Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be connected. When connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder, use of the AC Adaptor is recommended for the power supply of the Camcorder. -40- PV-L581DPP_Eng. book 41 With a PC (optional) To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. To upgrade Windows XP to SP1, 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 DirectX 9. 0 is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run. ª Connecting the Camcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera) 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode. 2 Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. STILL ENTER FADE s i (14) MENU 3 Connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer with USB Connection Cable. ª Installing WebCam Driver 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the Personal Computer's CD-ROM drive. For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. 4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger. 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard. . . ] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. When access is finished, close Windows Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. -42- PV-L581DPP_Eng. book 43 With a PC (optional) 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 -59-. ª Installation of DV STUDIO 3. 1E-SE (Optional Software) 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the Personal Computer's CD-ROM drive. The [Setup Menu] screen appears. ª Operating environment 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 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. When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, normal function may not be possible. This instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation, connection and startup. [. . . ] 26 Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Mirror Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]