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For Windows 98SE/Me Users
The following messages may be displayed during 
the installation depending on the environment of 
the personal computer. Install the USB Driver as 
instructed below.
1) The message “The file ‘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” file is missing in one of 
the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the 
OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
2) The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on 
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is 
displayed.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
≥If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the 
above mentioned folder, insert the OS 
CD-ROM and assign the path.
≥You may click [Browse] to look for and assign 
the path.
5Start Windows Messenger (for Windows XP 
users) or MSN Messenger (for Windows 
98SE/Me/2000 users).
≥Click [Start] >> [Programs] >> 
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
≥When you use Windows XP, the other parties 
via the network have to use Windows 
Messenger on Windows XP. When you use an 
operating system 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.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, 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.
ªSetting up Windows MessengerWhen starting 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.)
1Click [Click here to sign in].
2Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click 
[OK].
3After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed, 
click [Next].
≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your 
personal computer for how to configure the 
audio and the microphone.
≥To communicate with persons using Windows 
in other languages, setting up using 
alphabets or numbers is recommended.
4According to the procedures displayed on 
the screen, continue the setup.
5After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start Windows Messenger.
≥Windows Messenger is activated.
6Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
7Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] 
menu.
8Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.
≥Please refer to the HELP file of Windows 
Messenger to understand its operation.
≥During set up, if [Primary video capture 
device] selection screen is displayed, 
[Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.
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ªSetting up MSN MessengerWhen starting MSN Messenger for the first time, 
its setup screen is displayed. (However, the 
screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup 
has already been done.) For more details, please 
read the corresponding Help file.
1Click [Sign In].
2Type in your Sign-in name and password.
≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and 
password, click [Get one here] 
3Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
4After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start MSN Messenger.
5Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
6Select the microphone attached to the PC in 
the [Microphone] menu.
7Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] 
menu.
8Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web 
Camera Device] is selected.
≥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.
Using MotionDV STUDIO
When the OS is Windows XP/2000/Me, the 
Camcorder can be connected to the personal 
computer with the DV Cable.
When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the 
Camcorder can be connected to the personal 
computer with the USB Cable, however, Video 
Stream Driver must be installed.
≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video 
Stream Driver is installed.
ªOperating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional SP1 or later
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or 
later
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
(Only in DV connection)
CPU:
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or higher/AMD Athlon 
1 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
(32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
(Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)
4 MB or more video memory
Sound:
PCM sound source (Compatible Direct Sound)
Hard disk:
Ultra DMA – 33 or more
RAM:
256 MB or more
(Adding more memory enables you to operate the 
personal computer more comfortably.)
Free 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)
DirectX 9.0b or later
Windows Media Player 6.4 or later
Other requirements:
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ªInstalling Video Stream DriverInstall this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or 
later, or Windows 2000 SP4 or later. Video 
Stream Driver must be installed when you 
connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB 
Cable and use MotionDV STUDIO.
DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not 
installed beforehand.
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications 
supported by previous versions of DirectX may 
not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers 
of the applications disabled.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥The [Setup] screen appears.
2Click [Video Stream Driver].
≥The set up program starts running.
3For Windows XP users:
Depending on your system environment, 
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be 
required. Click [Yes] and continue with 
installation.
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer 
will restart.
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
≥Installation may take a little while.
4Finish installation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click 
[Finish].
5Click [OK].
ªInstallation of MotionDV STUDIO
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Click the [MotionDV STUDIO].
3Click [Next].
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
4Select the Video system.
5After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the 
MotionDV STUDIO software.
6Click [Finish] when the 
[Restarting Windows] Dialogue appears.
≥Reboot the computer to finish installing 
MotionDV STUDIO.
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ªTo start MotionDV STUDIOIf 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 Connection Cable (supplied)
OS:
Windows XP SP1 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 connection cable and 
then use MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP 
(SP1 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.
1Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> 
[Control Panel] to start [System].
≥[System Properties] is displayed.
2Click [Hardware] tab and then click 
[Device Manager].
3Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] etc. 
in [Device Manager] and then select 
[Properties].
≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is 
changed as [EHCI] depending on the host 
controller you use.
4Click [Driver] tab to check the description 
on [Driver Provider].
≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider], 
the confirmation procedure is completed.
If a description other than [Microsoft] is 
displayed
≥Update the driver with the following procedure.
1Click [Update Driver...].
2Check [Install from a list or specific 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].
(For Windows 2000 Users)
Check [Display a list of the known drivers 
for this device so that I can choose a 
specific driver] and then click [Next].
4Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host 
Controller] and then click [Next].
5Click [Finish].
≥The update of the driver is completed. 
Connect the Camcorder.
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Connecting the Camcorder to a personal 
computer
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
2Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> 
[USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV].
≥It enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode.
3Connect the Camcorder to the personal 
computer with USB Connection Cable.
4Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> 
[MotionDV STUDIO 5.1E LE for DV] >> 
[MotionDV STUDIO].
≥Using the 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.
With DV Cable (optional)
OS:
Windows Me/2000/XP
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
2Connect the Camcorder to the personal 
computer with DV Connection Cable.
3Start MotionDV STUDIO 5.1E LE.
≥You can record the video edited by the PC onto 
the Tape in the Camcorder.
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Using the SD Viewer
ªOperating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible 
CPU)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
(1024k768 pixels or more is recommended)
8 MB or more video memory
(3D Accelerator recommended, 16 MB or more 
video memory recommended)
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is 
recommended) (Windows 98SE/Me)
128 MB or more (256 MB or more is 
recommended) (Windows 2000/XP)
Free hard disk space:
300 MB
Interface:
USB
Necessary software:
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
DirectX 8.1 or later
Windows Media Player 6.4 or later
Other requirements:
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ªInstallation of SD Viewer
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Click the [SD Viewer].
≥If a message that indicates the absence of 
DirectX 8.1 or later is displayed, install 
DirectX first.
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3Click [Next].
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
4Select the Video system.
≥The size and the frame rate of the slide show 
with effects to be outputted are determined by 
the selected Video System (PAL or NTSC).
5After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Installation will be completed.
ªTo start SD Viewer
1Set the Mode Dial to PC Mode.2Connect the Camcorder to the personal 
computer with USB Connection Cable.
3Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [SD Viewer for DV] >> 
[SD Viewer for DV].
Using the ArcSoft Software
There are 4 types of image editing software in the 
ArcSoft Software package.
1Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program 
seamlessly combines multiple photos into a 
single panoramic picture.
2PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 
(Mac)
≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and 
other electronic files for easy viewing, 
retrieval, and management.
3PhotoImpression 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, 
enhance, retouch or add special effects to 
any image. Also offers creative solutions for 
making greeting cards and calendars. 
4PhotoPrinter 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Program to layout images in multiple sizes 
quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or 
photo album, all on one page. 
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ªOperating environment
For WindowsOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Pentium-based PC or equivalent [1, 3, 4]
Pentium II-based PC or equivalent [2]
(Pentium II 300 MHz or higher recommended)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
*QuickTime and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is 
recommended)
Free hard disk space:
At least 625 MB
Other requirements:
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For MacintoshOS:
Mac OS 9 – X
CPU:
PowerPC
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
*QuickTime and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is 
recommended)
Free hard disk space: 
At least 300 MB
≥This instruction manual describes only the 
procedures for installation, connection and 
start-up. Please read the Help messages of 
your software for how to use the ArcSoft 
Software Suite.
ªInstallation of ArcSoft Software Suite
For Windows1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Select the desired language on the 
[Choose Setup Language] dialogue, and 
click [OK].
≥Installation begins.
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
≥If a language other than the OS language is 
selected, the characters may not be 
presented correctly.
3When the component selection screen is 
displayed, check the software to be 
installed and click [Next].
4After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Installation will be completed.
For Macintosh1Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive.
3Double click the CD-ROM icon that appears.
4Double click [ArcSoft].
5Double click [PhotoImpression] (or 
[PhotoBase] or [PanoramaMaker] or 
[PhotoPrinter]).
6Double click [English] or [French].
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7Double click [PhotoImpression Installer] (or 
[PhotoBase Installer] or 
[PanoramaMaker Installer] or 
[PhotoPrinter Installer]).
8Follow the instructions on the computer 
screen until the installation is complete.
ªTo start software in ArcSoft Software 
Suite
1
Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [ArcSoft Software Suite] >> 
[Panorama Maker 3] (or [PhotoBase 4] or 
[PhotoImpression 4] or [PhotoPrinter 4]).
Refer to Help information about application 
operations and other Error messages.
To disconnect USB Cable safely
If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is 
on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case 
click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following 
the steps below you can disconnect the cable 
safely.
1Double click the   icon in task tray.
≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable. For Information on ArcSoft Software:
TEL:  1-510-440-9901
Website:  www.arcsoft.com
Note on the driver name displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending 
on your OS, operating environment and the mode 
of the Camcorder.
≥Some Operating Systems, such as Windows 
98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you 
may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be 
set not to 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.
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.
When the following operations are performed, the 
same results will occur as when the USB Cable is 
incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is 
imperative that the above operation is completed 
before proceeding.
≥When SD Memory Card is removed.
≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
≥When Mode Dial 
(44) is turned to change 
modes.
If you no longer need software or 
driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of OS.1Select [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.
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB Cable while the 
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the 
Card data.
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Notes
≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple 
Computer, Inc. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, 
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0, ArcSoft 
PhotoBase 4.0, ArcSoft PhotoBase 2.0, ArcSoft 
Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are 
trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.
≥Microsoft
®, Windows®, Windows Messenger® 
and DirectX® are either registered trademarks 
or 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.
≥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 Connection 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 using 
USB Connection Kit. 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, reconnect the Camcorder and 
restart the Windows Messenger.
≥Do not delete the folders in 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, “PC ACCESSING” is displayed on 
the Camcorder and 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.
≥If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode, 
the [Removable Disk] icon representing the 
Memory Card drive is displayed in 
[My Computer].
≥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.
≥If you use Windows 98SE, the message, “File is 
not found” may be displayed when the 
Camcorder is connected for the first time. Enter 
the following paths to complete the connection: 
If the message “MTDV98M3.pdr is not found” is 
displayed, enter 
“C:\WINDOWS\system\IOSUBSYS”. If the 
message “MTDV98M3.sys is not found” is 
displayed, enter 
“C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS”.
(The paths will differ depending on the 
environment of your personal computer.)
≥If you install the USB Driver while the USB 
Connecting Cable is being 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.
1Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the 
personal computer, and delete 
[USB Video Device] (or [Panasonic DVC DV 
Stream Device]) from [Device Manager].
2Set the Camcorder to PC Mode and delete 
[Panasonic DVC USB Storage] (Windows 
98SE).
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ªAbout the SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
The SD Memory Card is virtually the same size as 
a MultiMediaCard. It 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.
MultiMediaCard
The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight 
and removable external Memory Card.
≥All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard 
It 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.
ªAbout the compatibility of the card 
files
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a 
“MultiMediaCard” 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.
ªAbout the folder structure when using 
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be 
displayed as in the 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.
[TITLE]: This contains the data of the 
original titles (USR00001.TTL, 
etc.).
≥[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], etc. 
are necessary items in the folder structure. They 
have nothing to do with actual operations.
≥In 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 the software without 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 conventional memory for a 
Camcorder, personal computer or others.
1616
DCIM
100CDPFP
PRIVATE
VTF
TITLE
MISC
DCIM
100CDPFP
IM01CDPF
MISC
TITLE
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