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Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0983 A Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS34PKG Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0983 A Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS34PKG Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.
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...are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement ("Agreement") on a single computer at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is permitted under regulations of the Software. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must ...the appropriate export licenses under law or regulation of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for in part solely for USB Driver, Video Stream Driver and ArcSoft Software) Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. Article 8 Termination of License The ...
...are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement ("Agreement") on a single computer at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is permitted under regulations of the Software. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must ...the appropriate export licenses under law or regulation of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for in part solely for USB Driver, Video Stream Driver and ArcSoft Software) Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. Article 8 Termination of License The ...
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...Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) ..23 Recording Yourself 24 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ........24 Quick Start 25 Self-timer Recording 25 Zoom In/Out Functions 25 Digital Zoom Function 26 Image Stabilizer Function 26 Fade In/Out Functions 26 Backlight Compensation Function 27 MagicPix Function... a Card 37 Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 37 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 38 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 38 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC 39 Using the USB Driver 39 To Disconnect USB Cable Safely 41 Using as a Web Camera...
...Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) ..23 Recording Yourself 24 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ........24 Quick Start 25 Self-timer Recording 25 Zoom In/Out Functions 25 Digital Zoom Function 26 Image Stabilizer Function 26 Fade In/Out Functions 26 Backlight Compensation Function 27 MagicPix Function... a Card 37 Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 37 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 38 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 38 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC 39 Using the USB Driver 39 To Disconnect USB Cable Safely 41 Using as a Web Camera...
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However, this to the digital video equipment. 20 Built-in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Camcorder to the Camcorder.) • You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. Power Supply Using ...] and make sure that [POWER] Lamp 30 is not lit. (p. 15) 11 Before Using 15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 36, 37) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug...
However, this to the digital video equipment. 20 Built-in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Camcorder to the Camcorder.) • You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. Power Supply Using ...] and make sure that [POWER] Lamp 30 is not lit. (p. 15) 11 Before Using 15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 36, 37) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug...
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... mode, we recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. • In order to fully exhibit the performances of the image on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode - Set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] or [16bit]. [12bit]: Records audio in comparison... with the SP mode, but some functions may be disabled. • We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • In the LP mode, ...
... mode, we recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. • In order to fully exhibit the performances of the image on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode - Set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] or [16bit]. [12bit]: Records audio in comparison... with the SP mode, but some functions may be disabled. • We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • In the LP mode, ...
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... Photoshot in Progress Release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • For other notes concerning this item, see pages 52~53. • The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on. • Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only the... pictures are approximations. • These figures vary depending on a Card at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on the subject being photographed. Recording with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light's brightness. • Set to be recorded is the same as...
... Photoshot in Progress Release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • For other notes concerning this item, see pages 52~53. • The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on. • Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only the... pictures are approximations. • These figures vary depending on a Card at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on the subject being photographed. Recording with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light's brightness. • Set to be recorded is the same as...
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... SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 Start recording. (Fade in) When you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control 33 twice to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of...
... SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 Start recording. (Fade in) When you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control 33 twice to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of...
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.... 1 Push the [- / VOL +] Lever 13 to select [ ] again. If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures advance continuously. • If the Camcorder is displayed on 1 screen.) 1 NO.5 2 100-0012 3 1 Picture Size 2 File Number 3 Folder File Number 33 Playback Mode Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This...Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. To Resume Normal Playback Move the Joystick Control [▲] to switch the...
.... 1 Push the [- / VOL +] Lever 13 to select [ ] again. If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures advance continuously. • If the Camcorder is displayed on 1 screen.) 1 NO.5 2 100-0012 3 1 Picture Size 2 File Number 3 Folder File Number 33 Playback Mode Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This...Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. To Resume Normal Playback Move the Joystick Control [▲] to switch the...
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... this item, see page 55. 36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. • When formatting the card all protected files (lock) are inserted as far as ... the AV Cable 1 . • When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into this Camcorder. 2 Connect the [AV OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV. [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 33 1 28 • A confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will use a Card formatted...
... this item, see page 55. 36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. • When formatting the card all protected files (lock) are inserted as far as ... the AV Cable 1 . • When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into this Camcorder. 2 Connect the [AV OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV. [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 33 1 28 • A confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will use a Card formatted...
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... for the recorder. • Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD Recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder. Connecting with a DV terminal) 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on... the TV set the Camcorder to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 23 . 23 [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 • For other such...
... for the recorder. • Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD Recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder. Connecting with a DV terminal) 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on... the TV set the Camcorder to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 23 . 23 [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 • For other such...
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...recording. • For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your PC (Personal Computer) via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may cause a PC hang-up error. • 1394 (i.LINK) ... (optional) 1 , high quality images and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - Player: 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] 33 to start playback. ...
...recording. • For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your PC (Personal Computer) via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may cause a PC hang-up error. • 1394 (i.LINK) ... (optional) 1 , high quality images and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - Player: 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] 33 to start playback. ...
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...; Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it may not be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE. Video Stream Driver (pp. 42~43) : If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can be transferred to your desktop and then click "Run". X v 10.3 CPU: ...ROM drive is complete. • If a window does not appear automatically, click the "Start" Button on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can send video from the Camcorder to your computer has Windows Me/2000/XP, the USB Driver is open, type in OS. For Macintosh OS: Mac OS X v 10...
...; Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it may not be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE. Video Stream Driver (pp. 42~43) : If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can be transferred to your desktop and then click "Run". X v 10.3 CPU: ...ROM drive is complete. • If a window does not appear automatically, click the "Start" Button on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can send video from the Camcorder to your computer has Windows Me/2000/XP, the USB Driver is open, type in OS. For Macintosh OS: Mac OS X v 10...
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...; Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed. Installing the Video Stream Driver • When DirectX9.0 is turned to the Internet. With a PC • When Camcorder power is turned OFF. • When SD ...Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • You have a version older than 5.0, download the latest version (5.0 or later) from the Camcorder to your PC if it is recommended. Please see chart below. [Send] Windows XP Windows XP Windows 98SE/ Me/2000 [Receive]... and the other parties via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
...; Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed. Installing the Video Stream Driver • When DirectX9.0 is turned to the Internet. With a PC • When Camcorder power is turned OFF. • When SD ...Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • You have a version older than 5.0, download the latest version (5.0 or later) from the Camcorder to your PC if it is recommended. Please see chart below. [Send] Windows XP Windows XP Windows 98SE/ Me/2000 [Receive]... and the other parties via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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... restart. • Do not remove the CD-ROM. • When the Camcorder and personal computer (with installation. • After completing the installation, click [Finish]. 6 After the Video Stream Driver is displayed. With a PC 3 Click the [Video Stream Driver]. • The set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode. • If you use Windows 98SE, the...
... restart. • Do not remove the CD-ROM. • When the Camcorder and personal computer (with installation. • After completing the installation, click [Finish]. 6 After the Video Stream Driver is displayed. With a PC 3 Click the [Video Stream Driver]. • The set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode. • If you use Windows 98SE, the...
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...has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Click here to use the Camcorder as a Web camera When you move the Joystick Control the selected direction on Windows XP. When you use other than...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. • If the USB Cable... Messenger] or [MSN Messenger]. • When you use Windows XP, the other parties via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
...has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Click here to use the Camcorder as a Web camera When you move the Joystick Control the selected direction on Windows XP. When you use other than...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. • If the USB Cable... Messenger] or [MSN Messenger]. • When you use Windows XP, the other parties via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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... communication is automatically shut OFF. Setting up the communication again. 3 Please carefully read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Sign In]. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name and... Windows Messenger, please refer to Help. • When access is finished, close Windows Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. • If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is ...
... communication is automatically shut OFF. Setting up the communication again. 3 Please carefully read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Sign In]. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name and... Windows Messenger, please refer to Help. • When access is finished, close Windows Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. • If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is ...
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... or Power Mac G5 Graphic display: High Color (16 bit or more) Desktop resolution of image, video, audio, and other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for easy viewing, retrieval, and management. 2 PhotoImpression 4 (...the USB Cable. Using the ArcSoft Software There are 2 types of image editing software in the [Tools] menu. 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] 1 is selected. 1 • For other electronic files for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. Microsoft ...
... or Power Mac G5 Graphic display: High Color (16 bit or more) Desktop resolution of image, video, audio, and other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for easy viewing, retrieval, and management. 2 PhotoImpression 4 (...the USB Cable. Using the ArcSoft Software There are 2 types of image editing software in the [Tools] menu. 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] 1 is selected. 1 • For other electronic files for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. Microsoft ...
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... products you are supported as well. • In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Jack is referred to as the power source for Camera File...memory card such as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Camcorder's operation may stop midway through. Data may be displayed. in these Operating Instructions...PhotoBase 4 and PhotoBase2 are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. • Microsoft174; Windows174;, Windows Messenger174;, MSN Messenger174; and DirectX174; are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the ...
... products you are supported as well. • In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Jack is referred to as the power source for Camera File...memory card such as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Camcorder's operation may stop midway through. Data may be displayed. in these Operating Instructions...PhotoBase 4 and PhotoBase2 are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. • Microsoft174; Windows174;, Windows Messenger174;, MSN Messenger174; and DirectX174; are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the ...
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...800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo R0:45 : Remaining Tape Time • Remaining tape time is ... Card Recording Mode (p. 23) : Picture Playback Mode (p. 33) : PC Mode (p. 40) : Cinema Mode (p. 28) : Digital Zoom (p. 26) SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 21) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p....Recording (p. 24) : Lock Setting (p. 35) : LED Video Light is on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the...
...800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo R0:45 : Remaining Tape Time • Remaining tape time is ... Card Recording Mode (p. 23) : Picture Playback Mode (p. 33) : PC Mode (p. 40) : Cinema Mode (p. 28) : Digital Zoom (p. 26) SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 21) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p....Recording (p. 24) : Lock Setting (p. 35) : LED Video Light is on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the...
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... SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF]. Confirmatory Indications : [--] / : : A cassette with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is inserted. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are attempting to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed ...the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is inserted. (p. 13) CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting Digital Dubbing on again. • The Camcorder cannot be recognized To Display Date/Time Indication This switches between date and time indications. When using...
... SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF]. Confirmatory Indications : [--] / : : A cassette with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is inserted. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are attempting to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed ...the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is inserted. (p. 13) CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting Digital Dubbing on again. • The Camcorder cannot be recognized To Display Date/Time Indication This switches between date and time indications. When using...