Panasonic Pv Gs50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Creating a Title
You can create a title and record on a Memory Card.
1Camera Mode: 
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to 
[CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication 
appears.
Set the Lens to the image you want to use for 
creating a title.
VCR Mode:
Search for the image you want to use for creating a 
title and set the Palmcorder to the Still Playback 
Mode.
2Set [CARD SETUP] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.≥The title is stored.
≥To perform PhotoShot again, select [RETURN].
4Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [LUMINANCE] and 
press it.
5Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the title contrast and 
then press it.
≥The [COLOR] Indication appears.
6Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select desired color and 
press it.
7Select [RECORD] and then press the [PUSH] Dial.
Selecting Colors
If you make color selection by rotating the [PUSH] Dial when 
creating a title, you can change the color as follows.
1) Original Color (The color of the captured image)
≥Title in the original color in which the dark portion (blackish 
portion) of the captured image is missing.
2) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, magenta, yellow, 
and white)
≥Title in a preset color in which the dark portion (blackish 
portion) of the captured image is missing.
3) Original color (the color of the captured image)
≥Title in the original color in which the bright portion (whitish 
portion) of the captured image is missing.
4) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, magenta, yellow, 
and white)
≥Title in a preset color in which the bright portion (whitish 
portion) of the captured image is missing.
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2)
4) 3)
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Inserting a Title
You can select one of your original titles and display it. (It can be 
displayed in Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.)
1Press the [TITLE] Button.
≥The title that was created last is displayed. 
2Press [MULTI] Button.
≥A list of titles is displayed. 1
3
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.
≥The selected title is marked with a red frame.
4Press the [PUSH] Dial or press the [MULTI] Button.
≥The selected title is displayed.
5Using the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector, 
select the recording target.
Camera Mode: TAPE or CARD
VCR Mode: CARD
Card Playback Mode: TAPE
6Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥A still picture is recorded under the inserted title.
≥If you record on a Cassette in Normal Recording Mode, set the
[TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE] and press the 
Recording Start/Stop Button.
2File Name
Clearing a Title Display
Press the [TITLE] Button.
≥For other notes, see page 91. 
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TITLE
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Protecting the Files on a Memory Card 
from Accidental Erasure 
(File Lock) 
Precious files recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to prevent 
accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted 
when the Memory Card is formatted.)
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode 
(l56).....
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> 
[FILE LOCK] >> [YES].
≥The [FILE LOCK] 1 Menu is displayed.2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE] or 
[TITLE], and then press it.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the file to be locked, 
and then press it.
≥The [ ] Indication 2 is attached to the selected file.
≥Files recorded by Voice Recording Function are automatically 
locked (to prevent accidental erasure).
≥Press the [PUSH] Dial again to cancel.
≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for 
this Palmcorder.
≥The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu 
(l26).
About the write protection switch of the SD Memory 
Card
≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for 
this Palmcorder.
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the 
switch is set to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to the Card, 
delete the data, or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can.
≥If the MPEG4 data is recorded by another Palmcorder you may not 
be able to cancel the lock setting.
FILE LOCK
PUSH MENU TO EXIT640640
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1, 2, 3
MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
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3PHOTO
SHOT
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Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory 
Card
Using the Palmcorder, you can delete the still picture files and titles 
recorded on a Memory Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be 
restored.
At first, slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD] to 
select the type of data to be erased.
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode 
(l56).....
To Select and Delete File(s) by selection
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE CARD FILE] >> 
[DELETE FILE BY SELECTION] or 
[DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION].
2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the file that you want 
to delete, and then press it.
≥The selected file flashes.
≥To delete more than 1 file, repeat this step.
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥A verification message appears.4Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press 
it.
≥The selected file is deleted from the Memory Card.To Delete all Files
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE CARD FILE] >> 
[DELETE ALL FILES].
≥A verification message appears.2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press 
it.
≥All the files of the selected Card Mode ([PICTURE], [MPEG4] 
or [VOICE]) are erased.
≥A locked file cannot be deleted. 
≥The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu 
(l26).
≥When you delete a Voice File, be sure to cancel the Lock setting 
before deleting. 
≥Do not delete a Voice File recorded with this Palmcorder using 
other devices.
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NOW FORMATTING
1, 2
MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
DPOF SETTING
(PRINT QUANTITY)
PUSH MENU TO EXIT2
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
1
Formatting a Memory Card
If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Palmcorder, 
formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting will delete all the data 
recorded on a Memory Card.
After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode (l 56).....
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> 
[CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].
2Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥During formatting the [NOW FORMATTING] Indication 1 
appears.
≥When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white.
≥For other notes, see page 91.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DPOF Setting
You can select the images to be printed, the number of prints, and 
other print-related information (DPOF setting) on a Memory Card. 
“DPOF” stands for Digital Print Order Format, and since printing data 
can be added to images on the Memory Card, the Memory Card can 
be used with any printers that support DPOF.
After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode (l 56).....
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> 
[DPOF SETTING] >> [YES].
2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [VARIABLE] and then 
press it.
≥When printing one each of all the pictures, select [ALL 1]; if not 
all the pictures are to be printed, select [ALL 0].
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture and then 
press it.
4Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set the number of prints 1 
and then press it
.
≥The framed images will be set to DPOF and the [¥] mark 2 
will be displayed. The [¥] mark indicates pictures for which 
1 or more prints have been set. (l82)
5Repeat Step 3–4 to set other pictures, and press the 
[MENU] Button when the setting is completed.
To Verify DPOF Setting
Select [VERIFY] in Step 2 above. The pictures for which 1 or more 
prints are set in DPOF are played back continuously.
≥ Print mark is based on DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).
≥The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu 
(l26).
≥The number of prints can be set from 0 to 99.
≥Perform DPOF setting on the Palmcorder you are using.
≥It may take some time to verify the DPOF setting. Please wait until 
the [ACCESS] Lamp goes off.
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Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or 
VHS Cassette 
(Dubbing)
After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video and 
Audio Input Jacks 
A of the VCR as illustrated on the left, start 
the following procedure.
≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller before 
copying so that no indications are left visible. Otherwise, the 
displayed tape counter and Function indications are also copied.
[Palmcorder]
1Insert the recorded Cassette.
[VCR]
2Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention 
tab.
≥If various settings (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are 
required, please refer to the operating instructions of your 
VCR.
[Palmcorder]
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[VCR]
4Start recording.
5Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.
[Palmcorder]
6Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.
1 S-Video Cable (supplied)    2 A/V Cable (supplied)
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Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to 
your DV Cassette
After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video, Audio 
Output Jacks B of the other equipment as illustrated on the 
left, start the following procedures.
≥You need the Remote Controller.
[Palmcorder]
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> 
[AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].
2Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention 
tab.
[Other Equipment]
3Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.
[Palmcorder]
4While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] 
Button. (Both buttons are located on the Remote 
Controller.)
5Press the [;] Button or [∫] Button to stop recording.
[Other Equipment]
6Press the Stop Button to stop playback.
1 S-Video Cable (supplied)     2 A/V Cable (supplied)
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CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings 
may be copyright infringement.
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[S-VIDEO IN] A[S-VIDEO OUT] B
[AUDIO IN] A[AUDIO OUT] B
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[VIDEO IN] A[VIDEO OUT] B
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Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video 
Equipment 
(Dubbing) 
By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment 
(such as another Palmcorder 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/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 
1, high quality images and 
sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode.
[Playback Unit A]
1Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Palmcorder 
to the VCR Mode.
[Recording Unit 
B]
2Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the 
Palmcorder to the VCR mode.
[Playback Unit 
A]
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[Recording Unit 
B]
4While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] 
Button. (Both Buttons are located on the Remote 
Controller.)
≥Recording starts.
Stopping Dubbing
Press the [∫] Button on the recording unit first, and then press the 
[∫] Button on the playback unit to stop dubbing.
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CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings 
may be copyright infringement.
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≥For other notes, see page 91.
ªAnalog-Digital Conversion
When the Palmcorder is connected with other digital video 
equipment through its DV Terminal, the analog format pictures 
which have been input from other external equipment can be output 
to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal.
≥To DV-output analog video signals sent from other equipment, set 
[DV OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. 
(Normally, keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], the 
quality of the image may be deteriorated.)
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CAUTION: 
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings 
may be copyright infringement.
............................................................................................................
≥Please refer to “Recording to a Card from other equipment” 
(l90).
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
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STOP
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Using the Software with a Computer
An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your 
Personal Computer.
ªSoftware Installation (Windows)
1Turn on Computer and start up Windows.
2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
≥[Setup Menu] 1 appears.
3Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
≥USB Driver (l69):
Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly 
from the memory card into the computer. (Please refer to page 
69 to install the driver of the USB Driver.)
≥DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 73):
Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture 
video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the 
lens of a camera.
≥G.726 Audio Decoder (l74):
Software for G.726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to 
MPEG4 sound with Windows Media Player.
≥ArcSoft Software (l75):
PhotoImpression 4.0, PhotoBase 4.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 
and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are included.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen until 
the installation is complete.
≥Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete.
Note:
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 is drive D.)
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Using USB Driver
ªOperating 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 required to install this program.
OS:
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 II/ Celeron 300MHz or higher (including compatible 
CPU)
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended)
(128 MB or more are required for Windows XP.)
Free hard disk space:
At least 1 MB
Ports:
USB Terminal
VFA0397
VFF0193
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Installing USB Driver
Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to 
your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable.
1Turn on the Personal Computer and start up 
Windows.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
3Finish installation by following the on-screen 
instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥Carefully read the license agreement on the window, and if you 
agree click [Yes]. Software is not installed if [No] is clicked.
≥After completing the installation, Click [Finish]
4Click [OK] when the [Restarting Windows] Dialogue 
appears.
≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.
≥Installation continues after the computer reboots if you 
selected additional software.
≥If you use Windows XP/2000, you need to specify the folder in 
which the driver is to be installed when the Palmcorder is 
connected for the first time. (l 70)
≥A message indicating a conflict 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.
ªFor 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. Otherwise, it won’t be installed correctly.
1The message, “The file ‘PMJ1519X.EXE’ on 
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.
≥Enter “D:\USBDriver\Drivers\WebCam” (if the CD-ROM drive is 
assigned to the D drive) and click [OK].
2The 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 two above-
mentioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
3The message “The file ‘kclockf.ax’ on [Unknown] 
cannot be found...” is displayed.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
≥If the “kclockf.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.For Windows XP Users
The message 
1 is displayed during installation. However, 
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of 
this Palmcorder with Windows XP. Click [Continue Anyway] 
and proceed.
For Windows 2000 Users
The message 2 is displayed during installation. However, 
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this 
Palmcorder with Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
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Connecting Computer and Palmcorder
Install USB Driver before connecting.
Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver 
is installed.
Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to 
be connected.
1Install the supplied USB Driver.
2Insert memory card into Palmcorder, then set card 
playback mode.
3Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect.
≥PC connecting mode.
1) Palmcorder
2) USB Connection Cable
3) USB terminal 
4) Personal computer (not supplied)
≥After making the connections, turn the connected equipment on.
≥Appropriate driver to recognize Palmcorder is automatically 
installed by Windows Plug’n Play when connected for the first time.
≥When using the USB Connection Kit, it is recommended that you 
use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Palmcorder.
≥After the USB Driver is installed and USB Connection Cable is 
connected to the Palmcorder, open [My computer] or 
[Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is displayed as a 
removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the 
Palmcorder). It enables you to operate in the same way as a floppy 
disk drive, and you can use the same drag and drop or copy 
methods.
ªFor Windows XP/2000 Users
When the Palmcorder is connected for the first time in both the Card 
Playback Mode and the VCR/Camera Mode, the “Found New 
Hardware Wizard” is displayed. (If there are two or more USB 
terminals and you pull out and reconnect the USB cable to 
another terminal, this display appears.)
1Click [Next].
2Click [Continue Anyway].
≥Testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this 
Palmcorder.
≥If the [Insert disc] screen is displayed, click [OK].
3After the completion of setting, click on [Finish].
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