Panasonic Pv Gs33 Operating Instructions Manual

With a PC (optional)
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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...

With a PC (optional)
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≥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 the MSN Messenger 
on an OS other than Windows XP.
≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected 
from the personal computer, the WEB CAMERA 
mode is cancelled.
≥In the Camcorder is used Web Camera, video 
cannot be recorded onto a tape.
ªSetting up the Windows MessengerWhen starting the...

With a PC (optional)
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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-.
ªOperating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed; 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows Me...

With a PC (optional)
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ªTo Use DV STUDIO 3.1E-SEWhen using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE, use of the 
AC Adaptor is recommended for the power 
supply of the Camcorder.
1Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
≥To capture images from a tape, set the 
Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and 
insert a tape.
≥To capture images viewed through the 
camera lens, set the Camcorder to Tape 
Recording Mode.
2Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> 
[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO].
3Connect the Camcorder to...

With a PC (optional)
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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] in 
[Ports] or [Other devices], and select 
[Uninstall]. ([!DVC] will...

Others
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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
r: Remaining Battery Power
≥When the battery power becomes low, the 
Indication changes. When the battery is 
discharged completely, the u (v) 
Indication flashes.
R0:45: Remaining Tape Time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.)
: Tape Recording Mode 
-21-: Tape Playback Mode -32-CINEMA: Cinema Mode -27-D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom...

Others
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ªTo Display Date/Time IndicationTo display Date/Time Indication, set the 
appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the 
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (
-18-)
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of 
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or 
change the Date/Time Indication.
ª To Change the Display ModeBy changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] 
Sub-Menu, you can change  the Display Mode to 
All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display 
[OFF]. (
-18-)
ª Progressive PhotoshotYou cannot use the...

Others
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ªAlarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is 
set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued 
as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from 
[OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥If you operate a wrong operation before or 
during recording.
ªRecording Check≥For Recording Check, the recording speed 
mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode 
used for the recording. If...

Others
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ªMagicPix Functions≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the 
recorded picture may become whitish.
≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is 
presented in a time-lapse-like manner.
≥Adjust the Focus manually.
≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is 
automatically turned off.
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital 
Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is 
recommended...

Others
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≥Because the color and brightness of the 
playback image may become unstable, avoid 
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light 
or sodium light.
≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (
-26-) or 
Program AE Mode (-27-), you cannot adjust the 
shutter speed.
ªManual Iris Adjustment≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris 
values that will not be displayed.
≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (
-26-) or 
Program AE Mode (-27-), you cannot adjust the 
iris.
≥If you attempt to adjust the...