Panasonic PV-GS29 Digital Video Camera - English/ Spanish - Page 57

With a PC

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Operating environment

Install the USB Driver first before connecting the

Camcorder to your PC with the USB Cable.

• When DirectX9.0b is installed, applications

supported by previous versions of DirectX may not

run. In this case, consult the manufacturers of the

disabled applications.

• If DirectX 9.0b is not already installed, it must be

installed on your PC.

PV-GS59 Only

• 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.

Installing the USB Driver

1

Turn on the personal computer and start

up Windows.

[PV-GS59: Supplied]

2

Insert the CD-ROM into the personal

computer’s CD-ROM drive.

• Quit all applications.

• The [Setup Menu] Screen appears.

3

Click the [USB Driver].

• The set up program starts running.

4

For Windows XP users:

Depending on your system environment,

installation of “DirectX9.0b” may be

required. Click [Yes] and continue with

installation.

• After “DirectX9.0b” is installed, the computer

will restart.

• Do not remove the CD-ROM.

For Windows

OS:

1

Function:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition

Microsoft Windows 2000

• The USB equipment operates with the driver

installed standard on your OS.

2

Function:

• This is the Operating environment for the USB

Driver which can be installed from the supplied

CD-ROM (PV-GS59) or the Web Site (PV-GS39).

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition

SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2 (PV-GS39) or later

Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later

(PV-GS39 Only)

• For Windows 2000 users:

Please download and install the USB Driver from

the Web Site.

• For Windows XP SP2 users:

The USB equipment operates with the driver


(PV-GS59 Only)

• You’ll need to install the USB Driver from the

supplied CD-ROM.

CPU:

Intel Pentium ll 300 MHz or higher

(including compatible CPU)

RAM:

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

Free hard disk space:

At least 30 MB or more

Interface:

USB 1.1 or more - A Type

For Macintosh

OS:

Mac OS X v 10.1 – X v 10.4

(Function

1

Only)

CPU:

Power PC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5

RAM:

64 MB or more

• The USB equipment operates with the driver


5

Finish installation by following the

on-screen instructions.

• Click [Next] and proceed with installation.

• After completing the installation, click [Finish].

6

Click [Finish] if the [InstallShiled Wizard]

dialog appears.

• Do not remove the CD-ROM.

Section	Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS	9
QUICK GUIDE	10
STANDARD ACCESSORIES	12
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND HANDLING	12
THE REMOTE CONTROL (PV-GS59 ONLY : OPTIONAL)	14
POWER SUPPLY	15
CHARGING TIME AND AVAILABLE RECORDING TIME	16
HOW TO REMOVE THE SENSOR TAG (FOR U.S.A. CUSTOMERS)	17
RE-ATTACHING THE LENS CAP	17
ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP	18
INSERTING/REMOVING A CASSETTE	18
USING A MEMORY CARD (OPTIONAL) (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	19
TURNING ON THE CAMCORDER	20
SETTING DATE AND TIME	21
USING THE VIEWFINDER/LCD MONITOR	21
HOW TO USE THE JOYSTICK CONTROL	23
USING THE MENU SCREEN	25
SELECTING LANGUAGE	26
LIST OF MENUS	26
LP MODE	29
RECORDING MODE	30
ABOUT RECORDING	30
RECORDING ON A TAPE	30
TO CHECK THE RECORDING	31
FINDING THE END OF RECORDING (BLANK SEARCH FUNCTION)	31
RECORDING A STILL PICTURE ON A TAPE (PV-GS29 ONLY)	31
RECORDING A STILL PICTURE ON A CARD (PHOTOSHOT) (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	32
RECORDING YOURSELF	33
RECORDING WITH THE BUILT-IN LED VIDEO LIGHT	33
QUICK START	34
SELF-TIMER RECORDING (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	35
ZOOM IN/OUT FUNCTIONS	35
DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION	36
IMAGE STABILIZER FUNCTION	36
FADE IN/OUT FUNCTIONS	37
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION FUNCTION	37
MAGICPIX FUNCTION	38
SOFT-SKIN MODE	38
WIND NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION	39
CINEMA FUNCTION (PV-GS29 ONLY)	39
WIDE/4:3 FUNCTION (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	39
RECORDING IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS (SCENE MODE)	40
RECORDING IN NATURAL COLORS (WHITE BALANCE)	41
MANUAL SHUTTER SPEED ADJUSTMENT	42
MANUAL IRIS ADJUSTMENT (F NUMBER)	43
MANUAL FOCUS ADJUSTMENT	44
PLAYBACK MODE	45
PLAYING BACK A TAPE	45
FINDING A SCENE YOU WANT TO PLAY	46
SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK (PV-GS59 ONLY)	46
STILL PLAYBACK/STILL ADVANCE PLAYBACK	47
PLAYING BACK A MEMORY CARD (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	47
SLIDE SHOW (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	48
DELETING THE FILES RECORDED ON A CARD (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	49
WRITING PRINTING DATA ON A CARD (DPOF SETTING) (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	50
PROTECTING THE FILES ON A CARD (LOCK SETTING) (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	50
FORMATTING A CARD (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	51
PLAYING BACK ON YOUR TV	51
EDITING MODE	53
RECORDING FROM A TAPE ONTO A CARD (FOR PV-GS39/PV-GS59)	53
AUDIO DUBBING (PV-GS59 ONLY)	53
COPYING ONTO A DVD RECORDER OR A VCR (DUBBING)	54
USING THE DV CABLE FOR RECORDING (DIGITAL DUBBING)	54
PC CONNECTION WITH DV INTERFACE CABLE	55
WITH A PC	56
USING CAMCORDER WITH A PC	56
USING THE USB FUNCTION	56
TO DISCONNECT USB CABLE SAFELY	59
USING AS A WEB CAMERA	60
USING THE MOTION PICTURE EDITING SOFTWARE (PV-GS59 ONLY)	64
IF YOU NO LONGER NEED SOFTWARE OR DRIVER (UNINSTALL)	67
TRANSFERRING MOTION DV TAPE PICTURES (CAMCORDER-MACINTOSH) VIA DV CABLE (IMOVIE / IMOVIE HD)	67
NOTES	68
OTHERS	70
INDICATIONS	70
WARNING/ALARM INDICATIONS	71
CAUTIONS FOR USE	72
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS)	75
USING THE RESET BUTTON	78
EXPLANATION OF TERMS	79
SPECIFICATIONS	80
CAMCORDER ACCESSORY SYSTEM	81
CAMCORDER ACCESSORY ORDER FORM (FOR U.S.A. CUSTOMERS)	82
REQUEST FOR SERVICE NOTICE (FOR U.S.A. CUSTOMERS)	83
LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR U.S.A. CUSTOMERS)	84
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY	85
WARRANTY (FOR CANADA CUSTOMERS)	86
SPANISH QUICK USE GUIDE/GUIA PARA USO RAPIDO	87
GUIA RAPIDA	88

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