20 Most Recent Panasonic PV-GS19 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers

the computer might not automatically upload the file. it will detect the hardware, but not necessarily start uploading. if you have xp, try going into movie maker which is in your program list in the start menu. on the left hand side there is a few blue sentences, one is import video, another is import video from device. if you have your camera connected to the computer through firewire and have your camera on the vcr/playback mode, open movie maker and click import video from device, the computer will have already detected your camera, so the first option your given in the next screen should have the make and model of your camera to upload from.

This is most likely caused by a damaged or misaligned video drum and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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Use a FireWire cable with a USB adapter on one end that connects to the USB port on the computer.. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/facts_7149470_firewire-usb-transfer.html

Here is a link to Panasonic's support page for this device. http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/MiniDV-Camcorders/model.PV-GS19
You can download the operation manual from this page. It is in PDF format so you will need adobe reader to open it. You can download that here:http://get.adobe.com/reader/

If you go to the website I will list below, you can download software for:
PHOTOVU LINK driver for Panasonic Palmcorder Camcorders
USB Driver for Panasonic Palmcorder Camcorders
Video Stream Driver Software for Web Cam
They are located under Drivers/Downloads. You can also find the Operating Instructions and more.
I hope this helps...Link Below.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Other-Camcorders/model.PV-GS19

I am sitting here trying to do the exact same thing with my Panasonic PV-GS19. Only I am using Vista, but I am having the same problem.

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This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. Try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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Tape mechanism problems are quite complicated but they can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it’s not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.

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bring it to me and I'll take a look at it.

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Hi,

Hi,this problem(press reset switch)is associated with a mechanism error.Most likely mechanical.

Sensors on mechanism itself or a cylinder error.Replacement of mech(most likely) or cylinder(drum assembly) will be necessary to resume normal operation on this model.Replacement part cost on either is approx. $140.00 plus labor and alignment.Most any reputable service facility is able to repair,however this may not be cost effective.Total repair cost will be around $250.00,new purchase of mini DV camcorder may be a better choice.

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I have a Panasonic PV-GS9 mini DV Camcorder that is not recognized on my computer. I have windows Vista and I have it plugged in via my USB port but it doesn't recognize it and I do not have the disc. Please help me I have to put this recording in AVI format now.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Other-Camcorders/model.PV-GS9
Everything at the above website.

hey

I need to know the model of your panasonic camera, for example pv-gs19.

then I can provide you with the software and drivers and tell you how its done.

hello there!
always head drum needs cleaning with special cleaning tape or replacement.