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Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS120 PV-GS200 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0799 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS120 PV-GS200 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0799 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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... K2CA2EA00005 3) CR2025 CGA-DU14 (PV-GS200) 4) VSB0470 (PV-GS120) 5) N2QAGC000018 6) N2QCBD000030 (PV-GS200) 7) VYF2973 8) K2KC4CB00009 9) Mic, Please refer to different models. ≥Depending on the model, some tiny bright or 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable -16- Controls and Components ª Camcorder (1) (4) (5) (6) (2) (3) (1) Smart Accessory Shoe ≥The Video DC Light (optional), Video Flash (not supplied) or the...
... K2CA2EA00005 3) CR2025 CGA-DU14 (PV-GS200) 4) VSB0470 (PV-GS120) 5) N2QAGC000018 6) N2QCBD000030 (PV-GS200) 7) VYF2973 8) K2KC4CB00009 9) Mic, Please refer to different models. ≥Depending on the model, some tiny bright or 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable -16- Controls and Components ª Camcorder (1) (4) (5) (6) (2) (3) (1) Smart Accessory Shoe ≥The Video DC Light (optional), Video Flash (not supplied) or the...
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...connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack, the built-in microphone does not operate. (PV-GS200 only) -28- ≥When connecting the pin plug of the AC adaptor. (34) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] -50- deactivates it. ≥When connecting the pin plug ...17) Play Button [1] -42-, -45- In this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with the Camcorder to reduce noises instead of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic [REMOTE] (PV-GS200 only) -28Microphone Jack [MIC] (39) Mode Dial -19(40) ...
...connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack, the built-in microphone does not operate. (PV-GS200 only) -28- ≥When connecting the pin plug of the AC adaptor. (34) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] -50- deactivates it. ≥When connecting the pin plug ...17) Play Button [1] -42-, -45- In this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with the Camcorder to reduce noises instead of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic [REMOTE] (PV-GS200 only) -28Microphone Jack [MIC] (39) Mode Dial -19(40) ...
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... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Caution: Battery may present a risk of the Camcorder. -15- Dispose of children. Before Use ª Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic (PV-GS200 only) This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to the Grip Belt for... is used batteries according to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery. Warning Danger of another battery may explode if mistreated. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in mouth.
... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Caution: Battery may present a risk of the Camcorder. -15- Dispose of children. Before Use ª Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic (PV-GS200 only) This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to the Grip Belt for... is used batteries according to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery. Warning Danger of another battery may explode if mistreated. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in mouth.
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...rotating the LCD Monitor forward to record yourself. ≥When you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON]. ≥When you use the Camcorder while lighting (31) 1 (30) 2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time ≥"1h30min." .... ≥When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). (PV-GS200 only) -17- indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes. ≥Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied. (PV-GS200 only) ≥Battery VSB0470 is charged at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and humidity ...
...rotating the LCD Monitor forward to record yourself. ≥When you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON]. ≥When you use the Camcorder while lighting (31) 1 (30) 2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time ≥"1h30min." .... ≥When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). (PV-GS200 only) -17- indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes. ≥Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied. (PV-GS200 only) ≥Battery VSB0470 is charged at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and humidity ...
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...170; Adjusting Brightness and Color Level When [LCD/EVF SET] on the LCD screen. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. LCD COLOR LEVEL EVF BRIGHTNESS ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of 120o. PC :PC Mode Use...recorded scene on a tape. :Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording a still picture or a moving picture on a card. (moving picture on PV-GS200 Model only) :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. :MPEG4 Playback Mode...
...170; Adjusting Brightness and Color Level When [LCD/EVF SET] on the LCD screen. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. LCD COLOR LEVEL EVF BRIGHTNESS ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of 120o. PC :PC Mode Use...recorded scene on a tape. :Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording a still picture or a moving picture on a card. (moving picture on PV-GS200 Model only) :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. :MPEG4 Playback Mode...
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...MENU] Button again. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off. (The setups of the LCD Monitor (PV-GS200 only) Set the [LCD AI] on the Remote Controller. (-14-) To Return to determine the setting. ≥...operating the menu with the Viewfinder, set to the Mode selected by 180o. 1 Press the [MENU] Button (14). In this Camcorder displays various function setups on PV-GS200 Model only) A File Selection Operation may not be necessary during recording. To Increase the Brightness of a desired function or setup, this...
...MENU] Button again. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off. (The setups of the LCD Monitor (PV-GS200 only) Set the [LCD AI] on the Remote Controller. (-14-) To Return to determine the setting. ≥...operating the menu with the Viewfinder, set to the Mode selected by 180o. 1 Press the [MENU] Button (14). In this Camcorder displays various function setups on PV-GS200 Model only) A File Selection Operation may not be necessary during recording. To Increase the Brightness of a desired function or setup, this...
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..., and they are for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is cancelled. Please refer to page -88-. 5) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu ... Mode -59[FLASH] (PV-GS200 only) Flash -38- [RED EYE] (PV-GS200 only) Red Eye Reduction -39- [FLASH LEVEL] (PV-GS200 only) Flash Level -38≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes back to the previous screen. 2) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 1 -39[EFFECT2] Digital Effects 2 -39[MULTI ...
..., and they are for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is cancelled. Please refer to page -88-. 5) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu ... Mode -59[FLASH] (PV-GS200 only) Flash -38- [RED EYE] (PV-GS200 only) Red Eye Reduction -39- [FLASH LEVEL] (PV-GS200 only) Flash Level -38≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes back to the previous screen. 2) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 1 -39[EFFECT2] Digital Effects 2 -39[MULTI ...
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...Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Jack -51[A.DUB INPUT] Audio Dubbing Input -51[DV OUT] Analog-Digital Conversion Output -773) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT ON] Digital Effect On/Off -45[EFFECT SEL] Digital... Effect Selection -45[TITLE IN] Adding a Title -474) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality -29[MPEG4 MODE] (PV-GS200... properly if the camera data of this Camcorder are played back on other equipment. ≥...
...Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Jack -51[A.DUB INPUT] Audio Dubbing Input -51[DV OUT] Analog-Digital Conversion Output -773) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT ON] Digital Effect On/Off -45[EFFECT SEL] Digital... Effect Selection -45[TITLE IN] Adding a Title -474) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality -29[MPEG4 MODE] (PV-GS200... properly if the camera data of this Camcorder are played back on other equipment. ≥...
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... Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to ...DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -475) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -69[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -69[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -846) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Color Level [LCD AI] (PV-GS200...AV JACK] AV Jack -82[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -16- ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MODE] (PV-GS200 only) MPEG4 Playback Menu MPEG4 DELETE EDITING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL PLAYBACK MENU ! Before Use [DATE/TIME...
... Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to ...DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -475) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -69[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -69[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -846) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Color Level [LCD AI] (PV-GS200...AV JACK] AV Jack -82[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -16- ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MODE] (PV-GS200 only) MPEG4 Playback Menu MPEG4 DELETE EDITING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL PLAYBACK MENU ! Before Use [DATE/TIME...
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... adjusted manually. (-36-, -37-) (35) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on PV-GS200 Model only) When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode. ≥For other notes concerning this condition, turn...
... adjusted manually. (-36-, -37-) (35) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on PV-GS200 Model only) When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode. ≥For other notes concerning this condition, turn...
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...To Add a Sound while Recording (PV-GS200 only) With the supplied Magic Wire Remote Control with a size that are recorded using this Camcorder is approximately 2.3 million pixels (PV-GS200)/1.2 million pixels (PV-GS120), and recording of the ...function you use . (-69-) ≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the progressive function regardless of images with Narration Mic connected to enter the Digital...
...To Add a Sound while Recording (PV-GS200 only) With the supplied Magic Wire Remote Control with a size that are recorded using this Camcorder is approximately 2.3 million pixels (PV-GS200)/1.2 million pixels (PV-GS120), and recording of the ...function you use . (-69-) ≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the progressive function regardless of images with Narration Mic connected to enter the Digital...
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... focus is stable and you can record pictures more clearly.) Lights (white): The subject is almost focused. Blink (white): The Camcorder is 1280k960 (PV-GS120): [FINE] (high image quality): approximately 9 pictures [NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately 16 pictures [ECONOMY] (low ... SHOT] Button (47) halfway. Check it for Photoshot. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120) or [640k480]. (14) STILL s ENTER i FADE MENU Selecting the quality of images recordable on the supplied Card (8 MB) When the picture...
... focus is stable and you can record pictures more clearly.) Lights (white): The subject is almost focused. Blink (white): The Camcorder is 1280k960 (PV-GS120): [FINE] (high image quality): approximately 9 pictures [NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately 16 pictures [ECONOMY] (low ... SHOT] Button (47) halfway. Check it for Photoshot. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120) or [640k480]. (14) STILL s ENTER i FADE MENU Selecting the quality of images recordable on the supplied Card (8 MB) When the picture...
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... image quality): approximately 95 pictures [ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 190 pictures ≥These figures vary depending on a Card (MPEG4) (PV-GS200 only) You can be less than 1 MB. [SUPERFINE]: approximately 8 seconds [FINE]: approximately 15 seconds [NORMAL]: approximately 20 seconds [ECONOMY]:...FADE MENU -30- The Camcorder will not start recording. ≥During recording the [ MPEG4 ] Indication is lit in red. Selecting the Quality of the moving pictures on a Card at approximately 0.7 second intervals. (In the case of PV-GS200, you cannot use the RapidFire...
... image quality): approximately 95 pictures [ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 190 pictures ≥These figures vary depending on a Card (MPEG4) (PV-GS200 only) You can be less than 1 MB. [SUPERFINE]: approximately 8 seconds [FINE]: approximately 15 seconds [NORMAL]: approximately 20 seconds [ECONOMY]:...FADE MENU -30- The Camcorder will not start recording. ≥During recording the [ MPEG4 ] Indication is lit in red. Selecting the Quality of the moving pictures on a Card at approximately 0.7 second intervals. (In the case of PV-GS200, you cannot use the RapidFire...
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... to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60-1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/4-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode (PV-GS200) 1/30-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow Shutter Mode is activated. ≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the...or [6] Button (19) to [CLOSE] is 1/60 s. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to be changed. ≥the Camcorder focuses on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or...
... to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60-1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/4-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode (PV-GS200) 1/30-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow Shutter Mode is activated. ≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the...or [6] Button (19) to [CLOSE] is 1/60 s. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to be changed. ≥the Camcorder focuses on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or...
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... expanded vertically. To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. ≥If the Camcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are inverted as seen in a negative. 12) Sepia Mode [... 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect. -39- To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. Recording Mode Red Eye Reduction Function (PV-GS200 only) This function reduces a phenomenon which causes the subject's eyes to the scene...
... expanded vertically. To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. ≥If the Camcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are inverted as seen in a negative. 12) Sepia Mode [... 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect. -39- To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. Recording Mode Red Eye Reduction Function (PV-GS200 only) This function reduces a phenomenon which causes the subject's eyes to the scene...
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...]. 2 Select the file you use a Card formatted by the Camcorder, format it cannot be unusable or it takes several minutes for reuse. To Select and Delete Files or Titles 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES]. ([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on PV-GS200 Model only) STILL s ENTER i FADE Formatting a Card If...
...]. 2 Select the file you use a Card formatted by the Camcorder, format it cannot be unusable or it takes several minutes for reuse. To Select and Delete Files or Titles 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES]. ([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on PV-GS200 Model only) STILL s ENTER i FADE Formatting a Card If...
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To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [NORMAL]. Playback Mode Enlarging a Movie Picture Size (PV-GS200 only) You can be shown in playing back MPEG4 moving pictures [NORMAL] display ≥Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF (176k144) are expanded to ... your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV. 1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the AV cable into the [AV IN/OUT] Jack, plug it goes. To Make the Indications Appear on the...
To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [NORMAL]. Playback Mode Enlarging a Movie Picture Size (PV-GS200 only) You can be shown in playing back MPEG4 moving pictures [NORMAL] display ≥Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF (176k144) are expanded to ... your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV. 1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the AV cable into the [AV IN/OUT] Jack, plug it goes. To Make the Indications Appear on the...
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... Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded from a card to a tape on the PV-GS200 model only. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -77-. PHOTO (47) SHOT Moving Picture (PV-GS200 only): Start playback and press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) at the scene you want ... from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. (moving pictures on PV-GS200 Model only) 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback Mode. (39) SD PC 2 Still Picture: Start playback and set the Camcorder to Still Playback Mode at the desired scene. ≥During the copying, the...
... Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded from a card to a tape on the PV-GS200 model only. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -77-. PHOTO (47) SHOT Moving Picture (PV-GS200 only): Start playback and press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) at the scene you want ... from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. (moving pictures on PV-GS200 Model only) 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback Mode. (39) SD PC 2 Still Picture: Start playback and set the Camcorder to Still Playback Mode at the desired scene. ≥During the copying, the...
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... STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to listen to MPEG4° sound with Windows Media Player. °MPEG4 moving picture files can be recorded by PV-GS200 only. ≥ArcSoft Software -62-: PhotoImpression 4.0, PhotoBase 4.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are included. ≥Windows Media Update This update was ...Click the [USB Driver]. ≥The set up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer. ≥WebCam Driver -58-: If the Camcorder is installed, please restart your personal computer, you can send video from the Camcorder to your computer. -56-
... STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to listen to MPEG4° sound with Windows Media Player. °MPEG4 moving picture files can be recorded by PV-GS200 only. ≥ArcSoft Software -62-: PhotoImpression 4.0, PhotoBase 4.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are included. ≥Windows Media Update This update was ...Click the [USB Driver]. ≥The set up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer. ≥WebCam Driver -58-: If the Camcorder is installed, please restart your personal computer, you can send video from the Camcorder to your computer. -56-