Panasonic Pv Gs50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using as a Web Camera
If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can 
send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network. 
Audio may also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured 
accordingly. 
ªOperating environment
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the additional 
minimum requirements must be met.
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more. 
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more.
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended....

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≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the 
video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection 
status.
≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal 
computer, the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape 
or a card.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking 
software is running, the Palmcorder’s operation may stop midway 
through. In this case, exit the NetMeeting, reconnect the...

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Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
ªOperating 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 dots or more.
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended)
(128 MB or more are required for Windows XP.)...

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To start DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
1
Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera Mode.
≥ If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Palmcorder to 
VCR Mode and insert the tape.
2Connect the Palmcorder to the Personal Computer 
with auxiliary USB Connection Cable.
3Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> 
[Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3] >> [DV Studio3].
≥If a shortcut icon has been created on the desktop during 
installation, it is also possible to start by double-clicking on the 
icon.
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Using the ArcSoft Software
There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software 
package.
1 Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines 
multiple photos into a single panoramic picture.
2 PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac)
≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic 
files for easy viewing, retrieval, and management.
3 PhotoImpression 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, enhance, retouch...

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Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
3Select 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.
4When the component...

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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 [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver] 1 and 
click [Stop].
3Verify [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver] is 
selected and click [OK].
≥Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on...

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Notes
≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while 
the operation light of Palmcorder is on. It may 
freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer. 
Please refer to the user manual of Palmcorder.
≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the 
power source for the Palmcorder when using USB 
Connection Kit. Data may be lost If the battery 
power is lost while transferring data.
≥G.726 may not recognize memory card files not 
created by Palmcorder.
≥Do not delete the folders in memory card such as...

79 ªAbout the compatibility of the card 
files
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a 
“MultiMediaCard” by this Palmcorder 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 
Palmcorder on other equipment or to play back 
files recorded with other equipment on this 
Palmcorder, you may not be able to play them 
back. Please check the...

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Others
Indications
Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are 
displayed on the screen.
1) Remaining Battery Power [r]
≥When the battery power becomes low, the 
indication changes. When the battery is 
discharged completely, the 
u ( v) 
Indication flashes.
≥When you are using the AC Adaptor, the 
[s] Indication may appear, however, this 
has no meaning in this case.
2) Remaining Tape Time [R0:00]
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication...