Panasonic Pv Gs29 Operating Instructions Manual

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To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the 
following conditions must be met.
•  To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2 
(PV-GS39) or later, click [Start] >> [All Programs] 
>> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet 
connection.)
•  To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4 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 Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If you 
have a version older than 5.0/5.1, download the 
latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft Home 
Page.
The latest version of MSN Messenger can also be 
downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page.
http://www.microsoft.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.
3  For PV-GS59 users :
Tape Recording Mode :
Set [ 
 ADVANCED] >> [  USB 
FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM].
Tape Playback Mode :
Set [ 
 BASIC] >> [  USB FUNCTION] >> 
[WEB CAM].
1  Install the USB Driver. (pp. 57~58)
2  Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording 
Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
•  To send the live camera picture to a PC, set 
the Camcorder to Tape Recording mode.
•  To send pictures recorded on a tape to a PC, 
set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode.
Connecting the Camcorder to Personal
Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)
• 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 confirmed functionality of 
this Camcorder with Windows 2000. Click [Yes] 
and proceed.
4  Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Cable.
• The [  ] is displayed on the screen.
„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web 
camera
When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera 
in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the 
One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the 
one in usual operation.
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1In usual operation
2In the WEB CAMERA mode 
(Tape Playback Mode)
•  Even if you move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►] 
( 
, , ,  ), the selected direction on the 
One-Touch Navigation icon is not lit in yellow.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead 
of appearing from the side of the screen when you 
press the center of the Joystick Control.
5  Start the Windows Messenger (For 
Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger 
(For Windows 2000 users).
•  Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Program)] >> 
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger]. 
						

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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.
•  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.
•  You cannot output the video input from the DV 
terminal to the display of the PC.
•  In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be 
interrupted in the middle of communication 
depending on the communication environment or 
the performance of the personal computer.
•  For Windows XP SP2 users, if the [Windows 
Security Alert] screen is displayed, click [Unblock] 
and proceed.
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.
1  Click [Click here to sign in].
Setting up the Windows Messenger 
						

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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 MSN Messenger.
5  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confi rm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
6  Select the microphone attached to the PC 
in the [Microphone] menu.
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.
„ In the case of MSN Messenger 7.0
1  Click [Sign In].
Setting up the MSN Messenger
•  For other information about Windows Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
•  When access is finished, 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.
8  Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.7  Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the 
[Tools] menu.
8 Confi rm that the [Panasonic DVC Web 
Camera Device] is selected.
„ In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5
1  Type in your E-mail address and 
password.
•  If you do not have a password, click [Get a new 
account].
2  After setup is completed, sign in and start 
MSN Messenger.
3  Click [Audio and Video Setup] in the 
[Tools] menu and then click [Next].
4  Set up the speaker settings.
5  Select [DVC] in the microphone setup 
screen.
6  Select [USB Video Device] in the Webcam 
setup screen and then click [Finish].
•  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 
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Installation of Quick Movie Magic
1  Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  Quit all applications.
•  The [Setup Menu] screen appears.
2  Click [Quick Movie Magic].
3 Click [Next].
[PV-GS59: Supplied]
RAM:256 MB or more
(Adding more memory enables you to operate the 
personal computer more comfortably.)
Hard disk:Ultra DMA – 33 or moreFree hard disk space:640 MB
(When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for data of 
approx. 4 minutes.)
Interface:DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a)
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant) - A Type
DirectX 9.0b or later
Windows Media Player 6.4 or later
Other requirements:Mouse
CD-ROM Drive
•  This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU 
environment.
•  This software is not compatible with a multi-boot 
environment.
•  Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 
Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating 
system is not guaranteed.
Using the Motion Picture Editing 
Software 
(PV-GS59 Only)
„  Quick Movie MagicYou can easily transfer recordings made with your 
Camcorder to a PC where you can enhance them 
with titles and music
•  For advanced users who want to make more 
precise edits,  MotionDV STUDIO offers 
convenient features.
The edited contents set with Quick Movie Magic 
can be opened in the MotionDV STUDIO where 
the recording can be made as desired.
„  MotionDV STUDIOThe Motion DV STUDIO is the software that allows 
videos to be captured from a video device, edited 
and outputted. Digital edition on a PC (Non-linear 
edit) enables you to create video works with 
minimum deterioration of image quality. You can 
also apply various special effects such as fade 
effects, transition effects and titles to videos.
The Camcorder can be connected to the personal 
computer with the DV Cable.
The Camcorder can be connected to the personal 
computer with the USB Cable, however, USB Driver 
must be installed.
• Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB 
Driver is installed. (pp. 57~58)
•  USB Driver must be installed when you connect the 
Camcorder to the PC with the USB Cable and use 
Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO.
•  Despite having the Operating environment 
indicated, it may not be possible to use the program 
with some types of personal computers.
•  When you connect to an USB 2.0 interface board, 
use a certified board with the USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED 
USB) logo.
Operating environment
OS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 
SP2 or later
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later
CPU:Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher 
(including compatible CPU)
Graphic display:High Color (16 bit) or more
(32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1 024 × 768 pixels or more
(Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)
4 MB or more video memory
(16 MB or more recommended)
Sound:PCM sound source (Compatible Direct Sound)•  After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions. 
						

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4  Select the Video system.
5  After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
•  The [Readme] screen is displayed. Please 
carefully read the displayed contents and close 
the [Readme] screen.
•  Sample data is installed concurrently with the 
Quick Movie Magic software.
6  Click [Finish] when the [Restarting 
Windows] dialog appears.
•  Reboot the computer to finish installing Quick 
Movie Magic.
Installation of MotionDV STUDIO
1  Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  Quit all applications.
•  The [Setup Menu] screen appears.
2  Click [MotionDV STUDIO].
[PV-GS59: Supplied]
•  Sample data is installed concurrently with the 
MotionDV STUDIO software. •  After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
4  Select the Video system.
5  After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
•  The [Readme] screen is displayed. Please 
carefully read the displayed contents and close 
the [Readme] screen.
6  Click [Finish] when the [Restarting 
Windows] dialog appears.
•  Reboot the computer to finish installing 
MotionDV STUDIO.
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 For Windows 2000 Users:
Check [Display a list of the known drivers 
for this device so that I can choose a 
specifi c driver] and then click [Next].
If a description other than [Microsoft] is 
displayed
•  Update the driver with the following procedure.
1  Click [Update Driver...].
2  Check [Install from a list or specifi c 
location (Advanced)] and then click [Next].
•  When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next] 
after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears.
3  For Windows XP Users:
Check [Don’t search. I will choose the 
driver to install] and then click [Next].
4  Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host 
Controller] and then click [Next].
5 Click [Finish].•  The update of the driver is completed. Connect 
the Camcorder.
To start Quick Movie Magic or 
MotionDV STUDIO
If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the 
Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the 
tape. If you wish to capture images from the lens 
of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape 
Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card.
„ With USB (supplied)OS:Windows XP SP2 or later
Windows 2000 SP4 or later
•  The personal computer should be compatible with 
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
Confirmation before connection
(For Windows XP/2000)
When you connect the personal computer and the 
Camcorder with the USB Cable and then use Quick 
Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP 
(SP2 or later) or Windows 2000 (SP4 or later), check 
the driver of the USB host controller.
•  It is required to use the driver for which [Microsoft] 
is displayed on [Driver Provider] in [Driver] tab.
1  Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control 
Panel] to start [System].
•  [System Properties] is displayed.
2  Click [Hardware] tab and then click 
[Device Manager] then [Universal Serial 
Bus controllers].
3  Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] 
and then select [Properties].
•  The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is 
changed as [EHCI] depending on the host 
controller you use.
4  Click [Driver] tab to check the description 
on [Driver Provider].
•  If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider], 
the confirmation procedure is completed. 
						

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Connecting the Camcorder to a 
personal computer
2 Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCED] >> [  
USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV].
1  Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording 
Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
4  To start Quick Movie Magic:
Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 
1.0E] >> [Quick Movie Magic].
 To start MotionDV STUDIO:
Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E 
LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for 
DV].
•  Using the Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV 
STUDIO for Windows, a variety of visual 
effects can be added and titles can be created.
•  You cannot record a video edited by the PC 
onto the Tape in the Camcorder. •  It enters MotionDV STUDIO (Quick Movie 
Magic) Mode.
3  Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Cable.
2  Connect the Camcorder to the personal 
computer with DV Cable.
3  Start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV 
STUDIO LE for DV.
•  You can record the video edited by the PC 
onto the Tape in the Camcorder.
•  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.
By connecting the Camcorder and Macintosh with 
the DV Cable, you can transfer motion pictures 
saved on a DV Tape directly to your Macintosh.
•  iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or 
sold with iLife.
Transferring Motion DV Tape 
Pictures (Camcorder→Macintosh) 
via DV Cable (iMovie / iMovie HD)
„ For  MacintoshOS:Mac OS X v 10.3 – X v 10.4
1  Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback 
Mode.
If you no longer need software or 
driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of the OS.
1  Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control 
Panel], select the software or the driver 
from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall.
•  Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the 
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your 
OS.
2  After software or driver is uninstalled, 
please restart your computer.
„ For  Windows
„ With DV Cable (optional)
OS:Windows 2000/XP
1  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode. 
						

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Notes
•  Macintosh and iMovie HD from Apple are the 
registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft
® Windows®, Windows Messenger®, MSN 
Messenger® and DirectX® are either trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation 
in the United States and/or other countries.
• Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
•  All other names, company names, product names, 
etc. in these instructions are the trademarks 
or registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
•  The names of the products you are using may differ 
from the names given in the text. Depending on 
the operating environment and other factors, the 
contents of the screens used in these instructions 
may not necessarily match what you will see on 
your screen.
•  Although the screens in these Operating 
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of 
example, other languages are supported as well.
•  In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video 
camera with USB Jack is referred to as Camcorder.
•  These instructions do not cover the basic 
operations of the personal computer or define any 
terms. For this information, refer to the Operating 
Instructions which accompany your personal 
computer.
•  Do not disconnect USB Cable while the operation 
light of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the software 
or destroy the data in transfer.
•  We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power 
source for the Camcorder when connecting to the 
personal computer. Data may be lost if the battery 
power is lost while transferring data.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while 
virus checking software is running, the Camcorder’s 
operation may stop midway through. In this case, 
exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, 
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows 
Messenger or MSN Messenger.
•  Do not delete the folders in the memory card 
such as picture folder. Memory card may not be 
recognized if folders are deleted.
•  When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode 
while it is connected to the personal computer, 
the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot 
be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB 
Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of 
the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable.
•  When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder 
is switched to the PC Mode, a warning message 
may be displayed. You may simply ignore it.
•  When you are using Windows XP or Windows 
2000, you may install or uninstall this software 
after logging ON by setting the user name to 
Administrator or to a user name having equivalent 
authority.
3  Click the [  iMovie HD] icon.
4  Click [Create a New Project].
5  Click [Create] in the [Create Project] 
screen and select a folder in which to save 
the motion pictures.
•  “Camera connected” is displayed.
•  Confirm the [  ] is selected.
6 Click [  ] to playback the tape.
7  Click [Import] to capture the motion 
pictures you wish to save.
•  For more information about iMovie HD, please 
refer to Help.
For more information, please contact Apple at
http://www.apple.com
2  Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh 
with the DV Cable. 
						

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•  If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is 
connected, or if you do not follow these Operating 
Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recognized 
correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from 
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the 
USB Driver, and re-install it.
•  With the Camcorder and personal computer 
connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device 
Manager]. Right-click [!DVC] 
1 in [Ports] or 
[Other devices], and select [Uninstall].
([!DVC] 
1 will differ depending on the OS 
or operating environment of your personal 
computer.)
1
About the  SD Memory Card
Files recorded on an SD Memory CardIt may not be possible to play back the files on 
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the 
compatibility of the equipment in advance.
SD Memory Card (Optional)The SD Memory Card is an external Memory Card 
that is available in larger capacities. It has a write 
protect switch to prevent data writing and card 
formatting, as well as a copyright protection function.
•  SD Logo is a trademark.
•  All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective corporations.
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by 
this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for 
Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association).
•  If you attempt to play back files recorded with this 
Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files 
recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, 
you may not be able to play them back. Please 
check the compatibility with the other equipment in 
advance.
About the compatibility of the card files
•  When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be displayed 
as shown in the following figure.
[100CDPFP]:
The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are 
recorded in the JPEG format.
[MISC]:
Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image 
are in this folder.
•  [DCIM], etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual 
operation.
•  In the Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
•  When using software without an indication function, 
indication data, such as date, are not displayed. 
Depending on the software in use, the date and the 
time may not be displayed correctly.
•  The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some 
of this capacity is used to protect and manage the 
copyright data, and not all capacity is available as 
a conventional memory for a Camcorder, Personal 
Computer or others.
About the folder structure when using
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer
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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
1/500 : Shutter Speed (pp. 42~43)
 :Slide Show Playback (p. 48)
F2.4 : F Number (p. 43)
6dB Gain Value (p. 43)
 W :Fade (White) (p. 37)
 B :Fade (Black) (p. 37) :Auto White Balance (p. 41)
 :White Balance Adjustment Mode 
(pp. 41~42)
 :Outdoor Mode (p. 41)
 :Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) (p. 41)
 :MagicPix Function (p. 38) : Zoom Microphone (p. 35)
 :Wind Noise Reduction (p. 39)
 :Soft Skin Mode (p. 38)
 :Volume adjustment (p. 45)
12:34:56AM: Date/Time Indication (p. 28)
,  :Photoshot Picture Quality (p. 32)
0 : Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining number 
of Photoshot pictures reaches 0, the 
red indication flashes.)
100-0001 : Folder/File Display
No. 00 : File Number
1 : Number of DPOF Setting (p. 50)
 :RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
Recording (p. 33)
 : Lock Setting (p. 50)
 :LED Video Light is on. (pp. 33~34)
 :Gain up (pp. 33~34) :Web Camera Mode (p. 61)
Wide Mode (p. 39)
[640 × 480] Image size
0.2M[640 × 320] Image size
•  For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the 
size display is determined as follows according to 
the number of horizontal pixels.
 (White):Photoshot Mode
 (Red):While Photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Green):While the Card being read
 (Red):Using a card that cannot be 
recognized
 :Tape Recording Mode (p. 30)
 :Tape Playback Mode (p. 45)
 :Card Recording Mode (p. 32)
 :Picture Playback Mode (p. 47)
 :PC Mode (pp. 58~59)
SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) (p. 29)
LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 29)
 :Automatic Mode (p. 30) :Manual Mode (pp. 40~44) :Image Stabilizer (p. 36)
12 bit, 16 bit : Audio Recording Mode (p. 28)
MF: Manual Focus (p. 44)
 :Back Light Mode (p. 37)
 :Sports Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 40)
 :Portrait Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 40)
 :Low Light Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 40)
 :Spotlight Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 40)
 :Surf & Snow Mode (Scene Mode) 
(p. 40)
● : Recording (p. 30)
 (Green) : Recording Pause (p. 30) (Green 
Flash) :Standby Mode
 : Still Playback (p. 47)
 :Self-Timer Recording (p. 35)
► : Playback (p. 45)
►► : Fast-forward/Cue Playback (p. 46)
◄◄ : Rewind/Review Playback (p. 46)
◄Ι, Ι► : Slow Motion Playback (p. 46)
◄ΙΙ, ΙΙ► : Still Advance Playback (p. 47)
 :Recording Check (p. 31) :Audio Dubbing (p. 53) : Audio Dubbing Pause (p. 53)
 :Blank Search (p. 31)
► :Repeat Playback (p. 45)
2×►►: Variable Speed Search (p. 46)
Basic indications:: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
12:34:56PM: Date/Time indication
Recording indications:R0:45: Remaining tape time
•  Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication 
starts flashing.)