Panasonic NV-MX500B Operating Instructions Manual

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With a PC-38-With a PCPersonal Computer Connection KitUsing the optional Personal Computer Connection Kit, youcan import still pictures into your personal computer.≥Use the Digital Still Picture Terminal[DIGITAL STILL PICTURE] (40) when using the PersonalComputer Connection Kit.≥When recording, be careful not to cut off the Time Codefrom the start of the tape.≥MPEG4 data or Voice data cannot be used.≥For more details on the operating environment,connections, and procedures, please refer to PersonalComputer Connection Kit’s operating instructions.USB Connection KitUsing the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import stillpictures into your personal computer.1 Install the supplied USB driver.2 Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode.3 Set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode.4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [USB] Socket (44).≥It enters PC connection mode.≥The USB Connection Kit can be used with Windows98Second Edition/Me/2000/XP.≥Use AC Adaptor as power source for the Movie Camera.(The Card or its contents may be destroyed if battery poweris lost while transmitting data.)≥Mode cannot be changed in PC connection mode byoperating [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.≥For more details on the operating environment, installation,connections, and procedures, please refer to USBConnection Kit’s operating instructions.≥To disconnect the USB Cable safely, double-click the [ ]Icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on thescreen.Using as a Web CameraIf the Movie Camera is connected to your PersonalComputer, you can send video from the Movie Camera to theother parties via the network.1 Install the supplied USB driver.2 Set the Movie Camera to Camera Mode.DVDIGITALSTILLPICTURE(40)MICAV IN/OUTPHONES/REMOTEUSB/EDITD(MINI)(44)3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [USB] Socket (44).4 Press the [WEB CAMERA] Button (21).≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode.5 Start the NetMeeting.≥When using as a web camera, it is not possible to record ona tape or a card or display a title.≥When the LCD Monitor is opened and rotated frontward inthe WEB CAMERA Mode, the Viewfinder becomesdisactivated.≥For more details on the operating environment, installation,connections, and procedures, please refer to USBConnection Kit’s operating instructions.Using a Card in a Personal ComputerWhen using Card Data recorded with this Movie Camera,please note the following points.≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card by usingthe Movie Camera, be sure to erase them on the MovieCamera, not on the computer.≥Using the optional DV Editing Software (Motion DVSTUDIO) for Windows (VW-DTM20/21/22), variety of visualeffects can be added and title can be created.≥You may not be able to properly play back or search theimages on the Movie Camera after editing the recordeddata or changing the image data on a personal computer.≥The image data files recorded on the Card with this MovieCamera conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem) stipulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics andInformation Technology Industries Association).≥Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be played backon this device is ASF. (Depending on the file, it may not beable to be played back even if it is in ASF format.)Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PC≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into apersonal computer, folders will be displayed as in thefigure.SD Memory Card:MultiMediaCard:MICAV IN/OUTPHONES/REMOTEUSB/EDITD(MINI)(44)WEB CAMERA(21)16