Panasonic Pv Gs2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Editing Mode
Editing Mode
Recording from a Tape onto a Card
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card 
from scenes that have already been recorded on a 
cassette.
1  Set the Mode Dial 36 to Tape Playback Mode.
2  Start playback and set the Camcorder to Still 
Playback Mode at the scene you wish to 
record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 
33.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
  Audio Dubbing (Optional Remote 
Control Only)
• This feature is only available with Remote Control. 
However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, 
the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement 
parts. Please refer to page 69.
You can add music or narration to the recorded 
Cassette.
• If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed 
with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound 
is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original sound, 
use the [12bit] Mode when recording.)
• Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording 
made in LP Mode. (p. 21)
1  Press the [  ] Button 65 on the Remote 
Control where you want to add new sound.
2  Press the [A.DUB] Button 
51 on the Remote 
Control.
3  To start Audio Dubbing, press the [ 
 ] Button 65 on the Remote Control.
To Cancel Audio Dubbing
Press the [ 
 ] Button 65 on the Remote Control.
The Camcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again.
To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit 
Audio Dubbing
Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> 
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1], [ST2] or [MIX].
ST1: It plays back only the original sound.
ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio 
Dubbing.
MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the 
sound added by Audio Dubbing 
simultaneously.
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51Recording Pictures from a Card onto 
a Tape
Card Images can be recorded to the Tape.
1  Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback 
Mode.
2 Display the fi 
rst picture.
3  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 
33.
•  During the copying, the following Indication 
appears.• When recording to tape, select the tape position 
before recording. The picture will be recorded to the 
tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is 
pressed at Step 3.
• Photoshot index signals are automatically recorded.
33
36
33
•  It takes a few seconds to record a picture to the 
Tape. 
						

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Editing Mode
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Recorder:
3  While pressing the [ REC] Button 50, press 
the [PLAY] Button 68 on the Remote Control 
(Optional). Or while pressing the [REC] 
Button 
7, press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 10 on the Camcorder.
• Recording starts.To Stop Dubbing
Press the [  ] Button 65 or the [  ] Button 66.
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10
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital  Dubbing)By connecting this Camcorder with other digital video 
equipment (such as another Camcorder of the same 
format/model) that has a DV input/output Terminal, and 
using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface Cable PV-DDC9 
(optional) 
1, high quality images and sounds can be 
dubbed in the digital mode.
Player/Recorder:
1  Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback 
Mode.
Player:
2  Press the [►] Button 
68 to start playback.
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50
66
68
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) 
Cassette
( Dubbing)After connecting the Camcorder and the VCR as 
illustrated, start the following procedures.
1AV Cable
[VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
1
• Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (p. 11) on the 
Remote Control (Optional) prior to copying so that no 
indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape 
counter and function indications are also copied.
VCR:
4 Start recording.
5  Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop 
recording.
Camcorder:
6  Press the [ 
 ] Button to stop playback. To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded 
Sound
When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit 
AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu to [ST2] 
and you can check the pre-recorded sound.
When the line input is used, you can dub audio 
while listening to the pre-recorded sound from the 
speaker.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
Camcorder:
1  Insert the recorded Cassette.
VCR:
2  Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an 
erasure prevention tab.
•  If various setups (such as external input, tape 
speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the 
operating instructions of your VCR.
Camcorder:
3  Press the [►] Button to start playback. 
						

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Editing Mode
PC Connection With DV Interface 
Cable
A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC 
(Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (Optional) 
using products and software from a number of video 
editing software companies.
Using products from video editing software companies 
allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV 
Interface.
Our DVC being OHCI compliant should 
have no problem working with any OHCI 
compliant Firewire Card/video - Editing 
software package.
• Personal Computer must be equipped with an DV 
Terminal.
• During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the 
DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as this 
may cause a PC hang-up error.
• 1394 (i.LINK) Interface must conform to OHCI (Open 
Host Controller Interface Specifi 
cation).
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of 
copyrighted recordings may be copyright 
infringement. 
						

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With a PC
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  With a PC
Using the Software (Optional) with a 
Personal Computer
An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory 
Card can be transferred to your personal computer.
 Software Installation (For Windows)
1  Turn on the personal computer and start up 
Windows.
2  Insert the CD-ROM (Optional Software) into 
the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  The [Setup Menu] screen appears.
3  Select the software to be installed from [Setup 
Menu].
●  USB Driver (pp. 44-46) :
Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer 
images directly from the Memory Card into the 
computer.
●  WebCam Driver (pp. 47-50) :If the Camcorder is connected to your personal 
computer, you can send video from the Camcorder 
to the other parties via the network.
●  DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (pp. 50-51) :With DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software, your favorite 
scene on a tape can be captured to your personal 
computer as a still image. Also, images viewed 
through the camera lens can be captured to your 
personal computer.
●  Acrobat Reader :To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe 
Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is required. Please 
install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM 
(Optional Software).
4  Follow the instructions on the computer 
screen until the installation is complete.
•  Setup window will disappear when the installation 
is complete.
 Operating environment• Despite having the Operating environment indicated, 
it may not be possible to use the program with some 
types of personal computers.
• A CD-ROM drive is requires to install this program.
OS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
preinstalled;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
CPU:Intel Pentium ll/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 30 MB or morePorts:USB Jack
Using USB Driver (Optional Software)
 Installing USB Driver (Optional  
 Software)
Please install USB Driver fi 
rst before connecting the 
Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB 
Cable.
1  Turn on the personal computer and start up 
Windows.
2  Insert the CD-ROM (Optional Software) into 
the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  Quit all applications.
•  The [Setup Menu] Screen appears.
3  Click the [USB Driver].•  The set up program starts running.
Following Software is not supplied with the Camcorder;
• LSFT0577 (USB Driver, WebCam Driver, DV 
STUDIO 3.1E-SE, and Acrobat Reader)
• 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 69.
• If a window does not appear automatically, click the 
“Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. 
When the “Run” Box is open, type in “D:\InstMenu.exe” 
and click “OK”. (“D” applies when the CD-ROM drive 
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4  Open [My Computer] and click [Removable 
Disk] 1 (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).
  Click [Open folder to view fi 
les using 
Windows Explorer] 
2 and then [OK] (For 
Windows XP users).
 Windows 98SE/Me UsersThe following messages may be displayed when 
connecting this Camcorder and your personal 
computer via USB Cable.
1  For Windows 98SE Users:
  The message, “Please insert the disk labeled 
‘Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM’,.....” is 
displayed. Click [OK].
1) The message “The fi 
le ‘kstvtune.ax’ on [Unknown] 
cannot be found...” is displayed.
•  Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE.
  Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows 
Me.
•  If the “kstvtune.ax” fi 
le is missing in one of the 2 
above-mentioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM 
and assign the path.
2) The message “The fi 
le ‘ksclockf.ax’ on [Unknown] 
cannot be found...” is displayed.
• Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
•  If the “ksclockf.ax” fi 
le is missing in the above 
mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and 
assign the path.
3) The message “MTDV98M3.pdr is not found” is 
displayed.
• Enter “C:\Windows\system\IOSUBSYS”.
5  Finish installation by following the on-screen 
instructions.
•  Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
•  After completing the installation, Click [Finish].
6  After the USB Driver is installed, please 
restart your computer.
•  Reboot the computer to fi 
nish installing USB 
driver.
•  Installation continues after the computer reboots if 
you selected additional software.
• A message indicating a confl 
ict between versions 
may be displayed during the installation. This will not 
cause a problem. Simply click [Yes] to proceed with 
the installation.
• Depending on the OS version, illustrations and icon 
names may vary.
 Connecting the Personal Computer and
 Camcorder
Please install the USB Driver fi 
rst 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 using the USB Connection Kit, use of the AC 
Adaptor is recommended for the power supply of the 
Camcorder.
 For Using Built-in SD DriveBy connecting the Camcorder and Personal Computer 
with the USB Cable, you can transfer still images 
saved on a Memory Card directly to your Personal 
Computer.
(For Windows)
1  Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.
2  Set the Camcorder to PC Mode.
3  Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Cable.
•  It enters PC Connecting Mode.
4  For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users, click 
[Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog appears.
•  Do not remove the CD-ROM.
4) The message “MTDV98M3.sys is not found” is 
displayed.
• Enter “C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS”.
• You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the 
path. 
						

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(For Macintosh)OS:Mac OS X v 10.1 – X v 10.2CPU:iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or 
Power Mac G5
RAM:64 MB or more
•  You can view images stored on the Memory Card 
and also save them to your hard disk.
•  Please do not change fi 
le or folder names on the 
Personal Computer. The images on the Memory 
Card may not be able to be viewed on the 
Camcorder.
4  Double click the “NO_NAME” icon.•  You can view images stored on the Memory Card 
and also save them to your hard disk.
•  Please do not change fi 
le or folder names on the 
Personal Computer. The images on the Memory 
Card may not be able to be viewed on the 
Camcorder.
1  Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.
2  Set the Camcorder to PC Mode.
3  Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh 
with USB Cable.
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2
[Windows 98SE/Me/2000] [Windows XP]
Note on the driver name 1 displayedThe driver name displayed will differ depending on 
your OS, operating environment and the mode of the 
Camcorder.
Windows XP/2000:• When the Camcorder is in Tape Recording mode or 
Tape Playback Mode:
[Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for WinXXXX 
(COM X)] (The numeral designation after “Win” will 
differ depending on the OS. The numeral after “COM” 
will differ depending on the operating environment of 
your personal computer.)
• When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:
[USB Mass Storage Device] or [Panasonic DV DISK 
Port Driver]
Windows Me:• When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:
[USB Disk]
• 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.
•  You can safely disconnect the cable.
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.
1  Double click the  icon in task tray.•  Hardware disconnect dialog appears.
2  Select [USB Mass Storage Device] 1 and 
click [Stop].
3  Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected 
and click [OK].
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With a PC
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 
fi 
rewall 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.Using as a  Web Camera (Optional 
Software)
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 WebCam 
Driver is installed.
 Operating environmentOS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
preinstalled;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
(In this case of Windows XP, SP1 or later is needed.)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
CPU:Intel Pentium ll/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 morePorts:USB JackTo 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 x 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)
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):Sound card
Speaker or headphones
This feature can be used only if both parties are 
using the same operating system. Please see chart 
below.
[Send] [Receive] [Software]
Windows XP  Windows XPWindows 
Messenger
Windows XP Windows 
98SE/Me/2000
Windows 
98SE/Me/2000Windows 
98SE/Me/2000MSN 
Messenger
Removing the USB Cable safely for 
Macintosh
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.
1 Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared 
when you connected the Camcorder with the 
USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect 
the USB Cable.
• When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
• When SD Memory Card is removed.
(For Macintosh) 
						

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3  Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Cable.
2  Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB 
FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA].
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1  Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
 Installing WebCam Driver (Optional  
 Software)
1  Turn on the personal computer and start up 
Windows.
2  Insert the CD-ROM (Optional Software) into 
the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  Quit all applications.
•  The [Setup Menu] Screen appears.
3  Click the [WebCam Driver].•  The set up program starts running.
5  Finish installation by following the on-screen 
instructions.
•  Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
•  After completing the installation, click [Finish].
4  For Windows XP users: 
  Depending on your system environment, 
installation of “DirectX9.0b” may be required. 
Click [Yes] and continue with installation.
•  After “DirectX9.0b” is installed, the computer will 
restart.
•  Do not remove the CD-ROM.
 Connecting the Camcorder to Personal
  Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)
•  “WEB” is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the 
Camcorder.
•When the Camcorder and personal computer (with 
Windows 2000) are connected via USB Cable, a 
message, such as the one below, is displayed. 
However, testing by the manufacturer has 
confi 
rmed functionality of this Camcorder with 
Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
•  If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation CD 
may be required.
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.
• For Windows 98SE/Me users, “USB Audio 
Device” is required. Click [Next] and proceed.  
						

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2  Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click 
[OK].
3  Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] 
dialog appears.
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 confi 
rm that equipment is connected 
correctly.
7  Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] 
menu.
 Setting up the Windows MessengerWhen starting the Windows Messenger for the fi 
rst 
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 fi 
le.
1  Click [Click here to sign in].
8  Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.
• For other information about Windows Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
• When access is fi 
nished, close Windows Messenger, 
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the 
USB Cable.
• 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.
 Setting up the MSN MessengerWhen starting the MSN Messenger for the fi 
rst 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 fi 
le.
1  Click [Sign In]. 
						

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• 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 fi 
nished, close MSN Messenger, 
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the 
USB Cable.
2  Type in your Sign-in name and password.•  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.
4  After the setup is completed, sign in and start 
the MSN Messenger.
7  Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] 
menu.
8 Confi 
rm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera 
Device] 1 is selected.
6  Select [USB Audio Device] in the [Microphone] 
menu.
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5  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] 
menu to confi 
rm that equipment is connected 
correctly.
Using the  DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (Optional 
Software)
 Operating environmentOS: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: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 MBPorts:USB JackOther 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 Jack, normal 
function may not be possible.