Panasonic HDCSX5 Owner's manual

Easy editing

Operating

Instructions

High-definition Image Management/Easy Editing Software

HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

VQT1K17

Cover

Introduction

Copying

Simple

guide

Settings/

Convenient

information

Play back

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Contents

Introduction

What can the software do?.................................................4

Read before starting operation ...........................................8

Operating environments ...................................................10

Available Cards/Discs/Files ..............................................13

Connecting the video camera to a PC..............................17

Simple guide 19

Start

Start ..................................................................................24

To close the software .............................................................. 25

Play back

Play back a card or a disc.................................................26

To start AVCHD PLAYER from the [Start Menu] window........ 26

To start AVCHD PLAYER using automatic detection

(only in Windows

®

XP/Windows Vista

TM

)................................ 27

Play back................................................................................. 28

Copy

Copy function ................................................................... 29

Names and functions of the respective parts

on the Copy window.................................................................31

Copy images on an SD card or a DVD disc

to the hard disk................................................................. 34

Copy images on the hard disk to a card or a disc ............ 37

Copy data between a card and a disc.............................. 39

Easy edit

Easy edit function............................................................. 41

Start the Edit window first ........................................................42

Names and functions of the respective parts

on the Edit window................................................................... 43

Names and functions of the respective parts

on the Preview window ............................................................48

Names and functions of the respective parts

for the Top menu production window.......................................50

Confirm the contents of image data ................................. 54

Confirm the videos (Preview) ........................................... 56

Switch the image display format....................................... 58

Edit image data ............................................................59

Copy/delete image data ................................................... 60

Delete/produce top menu................................................. 62

Split a scene..................................................................... 64

Delete a scene ................................................................. 66

Contents

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Contents

Merge scenes ...................................................................67

Delete a video...................................................................69

Change the folder name ...................................................70

Output images in MPEG2 format......................................71

Convert part of motion picture into picture........................73

Collect and record your favourite images.................... 74

Prepare for recording images (Image recording list) ........75

Record in the AVCHD standard........................................77

Record in DVD-Video format ............................................81

Settings/Convenient information

Detailed settings for the respective functions ...................85

Confirm/change detailed information about images .........89

Disc format........................................................................90

Menu list ...........................................................................92

When a problem occurs....................................................94

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Introduction

What can the software do?

Image data

*1

in the AVCHD standard recorded with a

high-definition video camera, etc. can be copied between

PCs, SD cards, and DVD discs, and easily edited.

*1: Operations are guaranteed only for image data in the AVCHD

standard recorded on a video camera supported by this software

(l11). Images recorded on other video cameras or created by

other software may not be operated correctly.

Images recorded in STD mode (DVD-Video format) of video

cameras are not compatible.

∫ Images on cards and disc can be played back in

hi-definition quality!

Image in the AVCHD standard on media can be reproduced

in high-definition quality using an AVCHD PLAYER. (l26)

∫ When the SD card or DVD disc is full, image data can

be copied to the hard disk and stored!

Image data on an SD card or DVD disc

*2

can be copied to

the hard disk of your PC.

When the SD card, DVD-RAM disc, or DVD-RW disc used for

video camera recording is full, copy the data to the hard disk

to use the same media for recording again. (l34)

*2: Before copying the DVD-RW disc, DVD-R disc, and DVD-R DL

(dual layer on single side) disc in the AVCHD standard recorded by

video camera, the discs must be finalized with the video camera

used for the recording.

Playback function

Copy function

SD card

High-definition

video camera

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What can the software do?

Introduction

∫ Copy to an SD card or a DVD disc to play in

high-definition quality!

Images copied to an SD card or a DVD disc can be played

back in the player that supports the AVCHD standard

(high-definition video camera etc.) in high-definition quality.

(l37)

• Image data on the media can also be played back using the

AVCHD PLAYER with this software. (l26)

∫ A copy is also possible between an SD card and a

DVD disc!

Image data can be copied between the SD card and the DVD

disc with this software. (l39)

∫ Editing the image data stored on a hard disk is simple!

It is possible to split or delete scenes and produce the top

menu on the image data on the hard disk. (l59)

Image can also be output in MPEG2 format, which is

compatible with DVD-Video.

*3

(l71)

*3: An MPEG2 file cannot be recorded on media with this software.

To do this, use DVD-Video creation software.

(Create a DVD-Video with this software by recording images on the

hard disk (in AVCHD format) in DVD-Video format (l81).)

SD card

Player that

supports the

AVCHD standard

SD card

Easy edit function

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What can the software do?

Introduction

∫ Collect and record your favourite image to an SD card

or a DVD disc!

Collect your favorite videos and scenes from among several

image data sources, and then record it on an SD card or a

DVD disc in the AVCHD standard.

You can also record it on a DVD-RW disc or DVD-R disc in

DVD-Video format. (l74)

Attention

z When data on cards or discs are played back using this

software, frames tend to be missed because many CPUs

are needed.

Use a player, including a video camera, that supports the

AVCHD standard for smooth image playback.

Tip

z Available cards/discs/files: l13

SD card

AVCHD

standard

DVD-Video

format

AVCHD format images

Individual

videos

Individual

scenes

Important Notice

SD cards and DVD discs in the AVCHD standard

produced by this software can be played back only on

players that support the AVCHD standard. (They cannot

be played back on an ordinary DVD player that does not

support the AVCHD standard.)

Do not insert the discs into any device that does not

support the AVCHD standard, because the discs may

not be ejected or the device may delete data on the disc

after displaying a message prompting format of the

discs.

• In addition, the top menu can be displayed only on a player capable

of playing back the top menu. (The top menu will not display on a

high-definition video camera.)

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What can the software do?

Introduction

∫ Scene

This means the image recorded during one recording (after

starting recording until it is stopped).

Scene can also be split with this software.

∫ Video

This means an image file. For the images recorded on a

high-definition video camera, the scenes that were recorded

on the same day will be treated as a video.

• If a single scene has been recorded over several days, the

date when the recording started shall be the recording date

for that scene.

∫ Image data

This means the folder structure in the AVCHD standard, the

recorded video, and the set of associated data, which are

created when an image is recorded in the AVCHD standard.

When copying an image with this software, all of this image

data is copied.

• Only when copying from an SD card to a hard disk and

when copying from a hard disk to an SD card, the folder

structure in the DCF standard, pictures (JPEG format)

recorded in the folder, and the set of related data are also

copied as image data.

Type of images (scene, video, image data)

Video1

Video2

Scene1 Scene2 Scene3 Scene1 Scene2

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Introduction

Read before starting operation

∫ Contents of these operating instructions

• The description of Windows

®

in these operating

instructions is based on the Windows Vista

TM

screen.

• Please note that the explanations and screen images in

these operating instructions may differ from the actual

explanations and screen images due to version upgrades

of the software and the use environments of PCs.

• Basic operations and basic terms for the PC are not

explained in these operating instructions. For information,

refer to the operating instructions of the PC.

• Reference pages are indicated with a “l00” in these

operating instructions.

∫ Terms used in these operating instructions

• In these operating instructions, HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD is

as also referred to as “HD Writer”.

∫ General information about using the software

• Do not execute the following operations while the software

is running. Doing so may cause defects (damage to SD

cards or DVD discs, etc.).

- Turn off the PC or video camera, or restart the PC.

- Switch the user or log off.

- Change the screen settings.

- Use the screen saver or the power saving functions

(makes the PC enter the standby or sleep modes after a

certain time has elapsed without any operation on the PC).

- Use other software (recording or encoding software with

high CPU demand and memory requirements, in

particular).

- Use the shared drive of another PC connected to the

network.

- Revise or delete files and folders required by the software.

• Use an AC adaptor (and a battery) to power the notebook PC

and video camera. If the battery capacity drops too low

during data transfer, recording or copying operations may

not function properly.

∫ Treatment of important images

• Confirm that images are properly recorded on an SD card

or a DVD disc before the actual recording of images on the

media. Verify that the images are recorded properly on the

SD card or DVD disc, and then delete the original data on

the hard disk.

• When editing images, the original data is edited directly

and cannot be restored. To retain the original data, first

make a backup copy of image data (l60) before editing.

∫ Copyright

• The recorded and/or edited content is for personal use only and may

not be reproduced or copied without prior consent.

•Microsoft

®

, Windows

®

, Windows Vista

TM

, DirectX

®

, DirectDraw

®

and

DirectSound

®

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•IBM

®

and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business

Machines Corporation of the U.S.

• Intel

®

, Core

TM

and Pentium

®

are registered trademarks or trademarks

of Intel Corporation in the United States and the other countries.

• miniSD logo is a trademark.

• SDHC logo is a trademark.

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Read before starting operation

Introduction

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from

Microsoft Corporation.

•LEADTOOLS

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions

are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the

manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

• This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the

personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in

compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode

AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal

and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video

provider licensed to provide AVC Video.

No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Introduction

Operating environments

System requirements for installation of HD Writer.

PC:

IBM

®

PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel

®

Pentium

®

III 1.0 GHz or higher CPU (including

compatible CPU) (When using Playback function and the MPEG2 output function, Intel

®

Core

TM

2 Duo

1.86 GHz or higher, or Intel

®

Pentium

®

D 3.0 GHz or higher is recommended.)

OS:

Preinstalled

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista

TM

Ultimate

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista

TM

Home Premium

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista

TM

Home Basic

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition SP2

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Professional SP2

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional SP4

*1

*1: HDC-DX1 is not supported by Windows

®

2000.

RAM:

Windows Vista

TM

: 1024 MB or more,

Windows

®

XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended)

Display:

High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Desktop resolution 1024 k 768 pixels or more (1280 k 1024 pixels or more recommended)

Windows Vista

TM

: Graphics card complying with DirectX

®

10, and DirectDraw

®

overlay

Windows

®

XP/2000: Graphics card complying with DirectX

®

9.0c, and DirectDraw

®

overlay

A PCI Express

TM

x 16 supported unit is recommended

Hard disk:

Ultra DMA-100 or more

Available hard disk capacity of 250 MB or more for installation

(When writing to DVD, the twice amount of free space as the disc is necessary.)

• If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recording. Clear the check for [Compress this drive to

save disk space] in [Properties] for the hard disk drive.

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Operating environments

Introduction

• Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating

instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

• Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

• This software is not compatible with Windows

®

3.1, Windows

®

95,

Windows

®

98, Windows

®

98SE, Windows

®

Me, and Windows NT

®

.

• When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices

are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper

operation is not guaranteed.

• Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

• Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

• This software does not support the multi-boot environments.

• Windows

®

XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account before

using this software.

Windows Vista

TM

: Log on with an administrator account or a standard

user account before using this software. The software will not function

with a GUEST account.

(Installation and uninstallation of the software requires an

administrator account.)

• Operation is not guaranteed on Windows Vista

TM

Business/Enterprise,

Windows

®

XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not

compatible with 64-bit operation systems.

• For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows

®

settings.

Characters may not display properly depending on the settings.

• This software cannot be used simultaneously with other time-shifting

image editing software or video capture products. Note that other

software running background processes, timer recording in particular,

Necessary software:

Windows Vista

TM

: Microsoft

®

DirectX

®

10,

Windows

®

XP/2000: Microsoft

®

DirectX

®

9.0c

• If HD Writer is installed on a PC that does not support the above DirectX

®

, the software may not function properly. If

you do not know whether your PC supports the required version of DirectX

®

, contact the manufacturer.

Sound:

DirectSound

®

support

Drive:

CD-ROM drive (for installation)

(When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.)

Interface:

USB port (High-speed USB (USB2.0))

Supported

high-definition video

camera:

Panasonic HDC-SD1/SD5, HDC-DX1

*2,3

, HDC-SX5

*2

*2: Images cannot be recorded on media in the video camera from a PC even if the HDC-DX1 is connected to the PC.

If the HDC-SX5 is connected to the PC, images cannot be recorded on a DVD disc. (If images cannot be

recorded, the video camera will not be displayed as the destination for recording.)

Also, data cannot be added to a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-RW disc produced with this software by using the

HDC-DX1/SX5.

*3: Since video recorded on an SD card cannot be played back on the HDC-DX1, a warning message will be

displayed when attempting to record to an SD card that was formatted with the HDC-DX1.

Other requirements: Mouse or equivalent pointing device

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Operating environments

Introduction

may cause HD Writer to malfunction.

• HD Writer operates only when the built-in clock on the PC is set to a

value within the following range.

From 0:00 on January 1, 1970, to 23:59 on December 31, 2037

If the built-in clock is set to a value outside this range, this software

cannot be activated and will not operate properly.

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Introduction

Available Cards/Discs/Files

*1: SD cards with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used.

Operations with SD cards where the capacity is from 32 MB to

128 MB are not guaranteed.

*2: DVD-RAM discs of the 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB double sided type cannot

be used.

A new DVD-RAM disc must be formatted with this software before use.

*3: DVD+R discs and DVD+RW discs cannot be used.

*4: Before copying the DVD-RW disc, DVD-R disc, and DVD-R DL

(dual layer on single side) disc in the AVCHD standard recorded by

video camera, the discs must be finalized with the video camera

used for the recording.

*5: SD cards recorded in the AVCHD standard and used DVD-RW

discs cannot be used without formatting. Initialization (formatting)

is required before use. (Once the card or disc is formatted, all data

on the card or disc will be deleted.)

(How to format DVD discs: l90) (SD cards must be formatted with

the video camera that this software supports (l11). The cards

formatted with incompatible camera cannot be used.)

*6: If the DVD-RW discs and DVD-RAM discs are protected, data

cannot be copied to the discs. Clear the settings by using the

device that write protected the disc or enable the [Auto Protect]

settings (l86).

Type of media

SD card

(SD memory

card/miniSD card

256 MB to 2 GB

*1

,

SDHC memory

card 4GB to 8 GB)

DVD-RAM

*2

8 cm/12 cm

Single sided/

Double sided

DVD-RW

*3

8 cm/12 cm

Single sided/

Double sided

DVD-R

*3

8 cm/12 cm

Single sided/

Double sided/

Dual layer on

single side

Hard disk

Unused/Recorded Unused/Recorded Unused/Recorded Unused s

What it can do

Copy

Copy image data on a DVD disc ±

*

5

(l39) aa a± (l34)

Copy image data on an SD card a±

*6

(l39) ±

*5, 6

(l39) ± (l39) ± (l34)

Copy image data on a hard disk ±

*5

(l37) ±

*6

(l37) ±

*5. 6

(l37) ± (l37) s

Edit image data (l59) aaa a±

Record

Record in the AVCHD standard (l77) ±

*5

±

*6

±

*5. 6

±a

Record in the DVD-Video format (l81) aa±

*5

±a

Format (l90) a

*7

±± as

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Available Cards/Discs/Files

Introduction

*7: This software cannot initialize SD cards. Use a video camera

supported by this software (l11).

Tip

z Operations are guaranteed only for image data in the

AVCHD standard recorded by a video camera supported

by this software (l11). Image recorded by a different

camera and created by other software will not copy,

record, or display properly.

Image recorded in STD mode (DVD-Video format) of video

cameras are not compatible.

z Use a supported video camera (l11) to initialize SD

cards. (Initialization will delete recorded data.) A warning is

displayed when an SD card that is not initialized by a

supported camera is inserted.

∫ Data length that can be recorded on a DVD disc or an

SD card

For copying or recording images (AVCHD format), the data

length that can be recorded on a single SD card or a single

DVD disc shall be as follows.

(The following values are estimates. The actual length may

be shorter than as indicated.)

Data length that can be recorded (Minutes)

Important Notice

SD cards and DVD discs in the AVCHD standard

produced by this software can be played back only on

players that support the AVCHD standard. (They

cannot be played back on an ordinary DVD player that

does not support the AVCHD standard.)

Do not insert the discs into any device that does not

support the AVCHD standard, because the discs may

not be ejected or the device may delete data on the

disc after displaying a message prompting format of

the discs.

• In addition, the top menu can be displayed only on a player capable

of playing back the top menu. (The top menu will not display on a

high-definition video camera.)

Recording mode when recording

the original data

HG mode

(High

quality)

HN mode

(Standard)

HE mode

(Long

duration)

SD card (2 GB) 20 29 44

SD card (4 GB) 40 58 88

DVD disc

(8 cm)

Single sided 14 20 31

Dual layer on single side 26 38 57

DVD disc

(12 cm)

Single sided 48 69 104

Dual layer on single side 87 125 188

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Available Cards/Discs/Files

Introduction

∫ DVD drive

• To copy the image on a DVD disc or to record data on a

disc, a DVD drive or video camera that can read and record

on each disc is required. (For the operation method, refer to

the operating instructions of your PC or DVD drive.)

• If the DVD drive is being used by another software (Explorer,

etc.), the drive cannot be used with this software. Close the

software before using the drive with this software.

(If the drive is being used by this software, the drive cannot

be used with another software.)

• Before using this software, ensure that the transfer mode of

the DVD drive is set to [DMA]. If it is not set to [DMA], set it

to [DMA] by referring to the operating instructions of your

DVD drive. (It may be impossible to set it to [DMA]

depending on your PC.)

∫ Images protected by copyright

• Playing, copying, and editing recorded images protected by

copyright, such as data that can be recorded only once

(copy-once), is prohibited.

• It is also impossible to use DVD videos produced by other

software or commercially available DVD videos.

∫ Initialization (Format) of discs

A new disc must first be formatted. (Always format DVD-RAM

discs. Format is not required for DVD-R discs and DVD-RW

discs that are already initialized.)

Format the disc on this software. (l90)

∫ Treatment of discs

• For treatment of the respective discs, refer to the operating

instructions for PCs and DVD drives too. Note that stained

or damaged discs may be impossible to record onto and

read.

• A disc may not be recognized or data may not be

recorded properly even if the DVD drive supports the

discs, due to the affinity between the disc and the

drive. Select discs that are recommended for the drive

by referring to the operating instructions of the PC and

the DVD drive.

∫ Recording

• Images without sound or images of less than 1 second

cannot be recorded.

• This software cannot produce DVD audio, video CD, or

miniDVD.

∫ Recording speed

• The recording speeds (2k, 4k, etc.) for DVD drives and

DVD discs indicate the maximum speed and not the actual

recording speed. (Speeds may vary depending on the

combination of drive and disc or the use conditions.)

∫ Operation during recording

• If the following actions are executed while the data is being

recorded into a disc, recording may not be completed

properly, and the disc or device may be damaged.

- Operations for logging off from Windows

®

, such as user

switching operation.

- Operation of other recording software. (Or while other

Notes on use of DVD discs

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Available Cards/Discs/Files

Introduction

recording software is running, start recording with this

software.)

- Connection cables for a PC or DVD device are inserted or

removed, or the power is turned on or off.

- This software is forcibly closed.

- When using an external DVD drive, do not remove or

insert the connection cable while data is being recorded.

Doing so may cause the software to malfunction or corrupt

the data.

∫ Playback and use of produced discs

• Created discs in AVCHD standard cannot be accessed with

software that does not support the AVCHD standard. (Since a

disc where the data are recorded in AVCHD standard is

recorded in UDF 2.5 format, files on the disc cannot be

displayed with Windows

®

Explorer in an environment that

does not support the UDF 2.5 format.)

• For DVD-R discs with dual layer on single side, images may be

frozen or sounds may be inaudible for a moment when shifting

from the first layer to the second layer, depending on the

player.

• Do not delete or revise the folders on the discs and the files in

the folders. The data may not play back.

• To copy the image data on an SD card or to record data on

an SD card, a video camera or an SD card reader/writer

that can read and record on an SD card are required. (For

an SDHC memory card (4 GB to 8 GB), a device

supporting the SDHC will be required.)

(For the operation method, refer to the operating

instructions for each device.)

• Use a video camera supported by this software (l11) to

initialize (format) SD cards

. (For methods of formatting SD

cards, refer to the operating instructions of the video

camera.)

• If the write-protect switch has been set to [LOCK],

recording is not possible.

• Do not delete or revise the folders on the produced cards and

the files in the folders. The data may not play back.

Notes on use of SD cards

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Introduction

Connecting the video camera to a PC

Copy image data on an SD card or a DVD disc to the hard

disk on your PC or record image data on a hard disk onto an

SD card by connecting the high-definition video camera to

the PC.

Attention

z For details, refer to the operating instructions for the video

camera too.

z Use an AC adaptor (and a battery) to power the notebook

PC and video camera. If the battery capacity drops too low

during data transfer, recording or copying operations may

not function properly.

1.

Prepare the video camera.

• Turn on the power to the video camera.

• Set the video camera to the mode for connecting to a

PC. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for

the video camera.)

2.

Connect the video camera to the PC using the USB

connection cable after turning on the power and

booting up the PC.

• Insert the cable into the USB port firmly.

3.

Confirm that the video camera is recognized by the

PC.

When [Removable Disk] appears in [Computer] ([My

Computer]), the video camera is recognized properly by

the PC.

• For some types of camera, a DVD drive will also be added.

• Either an SD drive or a DVD drive specified at

connection will appear when connecting the HDC-SX5.

Tip

z For some types of video cameras connected to a PC, two

drives, the SD card, and the DVD disc are displayed as the

source for copying images.

z If a video camera that cannot record images from a PC is

connected, the images cannot be recorded onto media.

(The video camera will not be displayed as the destination

for recording.)

z Check that a card is not being accessed by the video

camera, disconnect the USB connection cable and then

turn off the power on the video camera.

z Double-click the [ ] ([ ]) icon on the task tray, and

select [USB Mass Storage Device] and then click the

[Stop] button to remove the cable safely without displaying

an error message.

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Connecting the video camera to a PC

Introduction

z Do not remove the USB connection cable nor operate the

video camera while data on the video camera is being

transferred. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the

software or damage the data being transferred.

z The shape of the USB terminal varies with each model of

video camera. Use the USB connection cable that fit to the

video camera.

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Simple guide

Here, the following two typical operations using the copy function of this software are briefly described:

1 Copy the image data on a full media (SD card, DVD disc) to the hard disk.

2 Copy the stored image data to a media for playback with a high-definition video camera.

More details (l34)

Preparation:

z Set an SD card or a DVD disc. (Example: Insert it in the video camera and connect the video camera to the PC. (l17))

z Only image data (l7) can be copied.

If any data other than image data are recorded on a media, they may not be copied.

• It is also possible to start by double-clicking

[ ] on the desktop.

1 To copy the image data on media to the hard disk

1

From the start menu, select [All Programs] >>

[Panasonic] >> [HD Writer 2.0E] >> [HD Writer].

2

Click [Copy to PC] button.

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1 To copy the image data on media to the hard disk

Simple guide

• Up to 24 scenes on the media are displayed in

thumbnails.

Select the storage folder in the upper column. Enter

the name of the copy destination folder, which is

created in the storage folder, in the lower column.

• After a copy is made from an SD card, select

[Yes] in the following message to delete the

image data from the source. (Only the image

data will be deleted; no other data will be

deleted.)

3

Select a media from which the image data will be

copied.

4

Specify the destination where the image data will

be copied.

5

Click [Start copying] button.

6

When the confirmation message is displayed,

click [Yes].

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